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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
THE IVORY HUNTER.
Troubles Begin When He Has to Get
Ivory Out Of the JunaIe.


First catch your ivory, then get it
home-i you can. A mans troubles
have barely begun when the tusks Of
the fallen monsters are chopped out,
wrapped In sacking and taken back to
camp. Each weighs 80 or even 100
pounds. have seen specimens that
are Oh record as tipping the scales at
$50 pounds. Suppose have got to-
gether 100000 worth of fine ivory.
am perhaps a thousand miles from
anywhere with this load of 10000 or
10000 pounds. There are no railroads,
no wheeled vehicles, even no draft AMI
mails. The stun must be carried across
the wilds OF Africa on the backs of ma
tive porters, who think nothing OF drop
ping their loads and deserving II the
fancy happens TO seize them. The
worst Of the hunting Is nothing to
what such homeward march may
mean. | have had my men shot down
by hostile tribes from ambush with
poisoned arrows. | have seen them die
In agony from the bites Of noxious in
sects. | have been attacked by bands
Of Dinkas. who knew the value of
ivory as well as did and who tried TO
help themselves to mine.--Eyeryb ody's
Magazine
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
THE CHARTER OAK.
Bells TolIed and Funeral Dirges Played
When 1t Fell


The charter oak of Hartford was II
white oak. The story goes that when
James, duke of York, assembled the
throne of England and sent Andres 10
take away all colonial charters Con
nectieut alone refused to surrender
hers Andres was furious over this
Defiance and Oct. 81, 1857, he returned
to the assembly hall of Hartford with
body of soldiers and demanded IN
slant surrender of the charter, which
lay In n box on the table. A hot dis
cussion followed. Finally Andres
stretched out his hand to seize the
disputed paper. Then the candles
were suddenly extingulshed, and the
people who had gathered on the street
outside rushed In disorderly crowd
into the hall There was n period of
wild confusion In the dark, and when
the candles were finally relighted no
charter was TO be found. 1t had been
removed by Captain Wadsworth and
concealed In the oak. which ever after
ward bore Its name.
The oak was even then old. when
the first settlers were clearing their
land the Indians begged that It might
be spared. 1T has been the guide OF
our ancestors for centuries they said,
.as TO the time of planting our corn.
When the leaves are the size of a
mouses ears, then is the time TO put
seed into the ground The Indians re-
quest was granted, and the tree. after
ward becoming the custodian Of the
lost charter, became famous for all
time. 1t fell In windstorm Aug. 81,
1856. and so deeply was 1t venerated
that at sunset on the day of its fall
the bells of the city were tolled and a
band of music played funeral dirges
over its ruins.
At the time of Its fall Its clrcumfer
ence one foot from the ground was
twenty five feet, and 1t was estimated
10 be over 600 years old.-Kansas City
Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
Not Deliberate.

Wife, claim that the story you told
me last night when you came home
was a deliberate lie.
Hub--And l say 1t wasn't | never
thought up one more quickly In my
life!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
Reckless Expend;ture.

Oliver When took this place it
wasn't fit for Il dog to live ill., have
spent nearly $1,000 on 1t. Samson
Don't you think 1t would have been
cheaper had you killed the dogi-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
LOOKING Backward.

Some people have queer ideas Of
sentiment"
''For exainplef"
II know man who treasures the
slipper his mother used to spank him
with. Birmingham Age II erald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12

1t frequently happens that woman
worries a great deal over the question
Of calling on another woman who does
not care In the least whether she calls
or not--Chicago Record Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-12
The First
BOarder.
By Temple Bailey.

I Copyrighted. 1908. by Associated
!. Literary Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
FlREMEN JOSTLED
New Aule Truck Skldded-Msn
 Thrown Out.

While turning from West Main into Leavenworth street last evening shortly before 12 o'clock the new auto truck of the fire department skidded and the rear end crashed into the curbing near the Colonial Trust building. Although the fire men were considerably jostled and q couple of them thrown out, none of. them was hurt, although the auto was at first thought to be badly in- 1ured, 1t will be ready for service again perhaps before the day Is over. It is now in Towle's garage being re- paired. The car was returning from a call of box l5 at the corner of Wal nut and High streets. It came through the center at fair rate of speed but no faster than 1t generally travels when returning from call. It was closely followed by the chiefs machine.
 The Leavenworth corner is known as one of the most dangerous in the city for autos and many accidents, though not of serious nature, have occurred there. Eddie" Madden was at the wheel of the truck and evil dently took the corner all right, but the machine did considerable skid ding, for the rear part went bang against the curb. The machine turn- ed partly over.
 The chiefs car was about to make the turn when Chauffeur Grace saw there was something wrong and im- mediately brought his car to halt. The rear axle of the truck was badly bent and the rear wheel on the right looked as though it had been through the war. The hand rail was also smashed, but in a short time the fire men had bolstered up the machine and Madden drove the car to the garage. Upon looking over the dam- age it was not nearly as bad as 1t seemed at first.
 A mechanician started to work on the machine this morning in the garage and George Towle of the firm of E. H. Towle Co, said that ma chine was in Bridgeport ready to speed to this city with whatever ma terial was needed for the repairing. He stated that the machine would probably be ready for service by to- night. The machine was away on last night even before the accident happened. On the way to the sup posed fire it stopped in front of the City hall Git seems to have liking to halt at this point) and going up Cherry street it ran into bad spot in the road losing a couple of ex- tinguishers in the jar that followed. The loss was not noted until the ma- chine stopped. The auto also took a rest for wind while going up Walnut street.
 A supply wagon for the depart- ment Is stationed at the Leavenworth street house while the auto is be- ing fixed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17

If you are loox1nx Tor poarders. try the Democrat want advs for re. cults; 25 words : days for 25 centA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17

Increase in number of Normal graduates in districts 15 per cent Tn the city A per cent.
 Teachers not Normal graduates appointed since 1901. 56 per cent in districts; none in city.
 2. Salaries-The average salary for the district teachers for 1902 was s405 which has risen in l90S to s466 and as compared with the average salary of the city teacher in the grades for 1908, which is $597, shows a difference of $131 in Favor of the city teacher. In considering the average salary of the district teacher it should be borne in mind that the average salary in six out or ten of the districts Is only $415 per year and that it is the salaries Of three of the districts in particular that bring this average up, to even s466. In most of the district schools the conditions under which the teacher must labor are exactly the same as those that exist in the city schools and in the remaining schools on account of the distance of the To- cation of the building from the troll ley, on account of the large number of grades in a room and the irregu- larity of attendance the burdens of the teacher are much heavier than those of the city teacher and should receive compensation accordingly. As a rule it is impossible to secure Normal graduates for these schools at the present salaries, and if dis trict is fortunate enough to secure such qualified teachers, it is impos- sible to keep them for any length of time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17

Cor. West Main and Msttatuck Streets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
Changes

The above tables show that on the average for the past seven years, fully 1-3 of the district teachers have been changed every year. more changes taking place in these schools than in the city schools. which have numbered more than five times as many rooms. For example, in 1908, 19 out of 42 teachers were changed in the districts; 14 out of 223 were changed in the city. I find that three 1 room buildings during per iod of three years, changed g teach CTS out of 12; three other 4 room schools changed II teachers out of 12 in a single year. The question might be asked what has caused this constant shifting of teachers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

years OF age. Besides the be-.
reaved husband, she leaves three
daughters and son, Mrs. j. b.
Mackorell, Mrs, Lloyd Moore,
Miss Cornelia Elliott and Mr..
Eugene Elliott, all of this place
She is also survived by two
brothers, DR.. Romulns Armfield,
of North Carolina, and Mr.. w.
j. Armfield, of Chesterfield. The
burial will be in West Side GENE
terry this morning at IL O'Clock.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Administrators Sale.

Under and by authority of the Judge
OF Probate for Lancaster county, will
sell Ut public out-cry at Van Wyck, S.
c., on the 9th day of January, 1909, all
of the personal property belonging to
the estate of Il. w. Nisbet, late OF the
County and State aforesaid, consisting
in part as follows, to wit: good mules,
horse, buggy, l wagon, practically
new rake, mower, 8 Jersey cows, shop
tools, gears and complete line of farm
ing tools, etc. Terms of sale, cash.
j. T.. NISBET,
Dec. l9, 1909. Administrators.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Christmas German at Mac6ey's
Hall Monday Night.

The Lancaster German Club
has issued invitations to it's
Christmas german, to be given
at Mackey's hall next Monday
night. Elaborate preparations
are being made for the event,
which promises to be notable
one in Lancaster's social history.
Quite a number of visitors
are expected from other
cities. Music for the occasion
will be furnished by the Rock
Hill Orchestra. The following
committees have been appointed:
Executive-Steve @. Williams,
Willie Ross Moore, ]. Foster
Moore. Entertainment-C. w.
Requarth, James McCardell,
j. r.. Jordan, Andrew Gregory
Otis M. Johnson, D. Mcintyre.
Floor managers-W. w. Prgram,
w. Med. Jones, John ii. Poag,
Vain Green, Z. r. Moore, John
ID. Wylie. Chaperones--Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. Hughes, Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Witherspoon
The officers of the club are ::
j. Foster Moore, president; Steve
Q. Williams, vice-president ;
Willie Ross Moore, secretary
and treasurer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

DEATH of Mrs. 81. e. EGLiOtt-- The
End Canee !SuddenIy Yester-
doy Morning.
The many friends throughout
the county and elsewhere of Mrs.
lsadore Elliott, the beloved wife
OF our esteemed fellow townsman,
MIR. j. Q. Elliott, will be shock.
ed and panied to hear of her
death, which occurred suddenly
at an early hour yesterday morn
ing at the Elliott home on
Dunlap street. Mrs. Elliott was
standing laughing and talking
with her husband, when che sud
denly screamed, and starting to
fall, was caught by Mr.. Elliott
and carried to her bed. Without
speaking she expired shortly af.
terward. 1t is thought that her
death was due to either an apo
plectic or paralytic stroke.
Mrs. Elliott was one of Ian.
casters most estimable ladies
and universal sorrow is felt over
her untimely passing away She
was a lady of strong, decisive
character, lovable and affection.
ate disposition, woN strikingly
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Bold attempt to Commit Cri,nt-
nal assault by u Negro.

An evident attempt to commit
a heinous crime was made in the
cotton mills village Tuesday
night. While Mrs. Snipes, wife of
Mr.. Milt Snipes, was engaged in
preparing supper negro man
entered the kitchen, and before
Mrs. Snipes was aware of his pres
ence, seized her by the shoulder.
She instantly jerked loose from
his grasp and screamed at the top
OF her voice, the scoundrel be-
coming frightened and running
out of the house, making good
his escape before the arrival of a
number of neighbors and others
who were attracted to the scene
by Mrs. Snipes's screams. A
crowd of indignant citizens i'm
mediately started in pursuit of
the brute. A negro, Milas Thom-
pson, was finally arrested and
lodged in Jail, but there is grave
doubt as to his being the right
party. His dress does not alto,
gether correspond with the
clothes worn by the negro who
entered the house, as described
by Mrs. Snipes. She says the
negro had on light.colored over
alls, but those worn by Thomp-
son are blue. He was much re-
lieved when placed in Jail, as he
was afraid of being lynched out
side. He denies that he is the
party wanted.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

Party Of North CGrOtini0ns Way.
tGid anal Att0ched IN this
County.
AS Messrs. j. r. Simpson, j
ID. G. Mccain and w. w. Simp.
son, we'll known citizens who re-
side over the line in Union coun-
ty, N. o., were returning home
from town last Monday they were
waylaid and attacked with rocks
by ~ nown parties near Zion
chuMh. Several pistol shots
we're also fred--in fact, the
parties exchanged shots. 1t is
mot known here whether
|any one was hurt. The Simp-
|sons are prominent saw mill
men in North Carolina.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Sale of Personal Property

will sell for cash, to the highest bid
der, at my home in the Dry Creek sec
ton, on December Goth, two mules, five
head of cows, four head of hogs, a lot
of corn and fodder, one two-horse bug
gy and harness, one two-horse wagon
and harness, and some peas and farm-
ing tools. r. e, G.. GAMER.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

NOTICE-To the members ofLancaster
Council No. 3S Jr. o. L. \. NJ: Please
come and pay up by the first of Janu-
ary, 1909, as you know that is the be-
ginning of the first quarter in the new
year and I want TO start with the year
with every member in good standing
w. ID. Chambers, f. =. %
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Boy Kttted by FGtitng Tree.

The little son of Mr.. Dick Rol-
lings, of Union county, N. c.,
was accidentally killed Tuesday
by a tree falling on him N his
fathers new.ground. Thsi n
was 8 or 10 years of age.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

FOR SALE-One 50-horse power boiler
and engine, and our entire plant, con-
sisting of 25-horse power boiler, engine,
saw mill, grist mill and up-to date gin
merry. Terms one-half cash, balance s
and IL mos. Mccain 81 Stewart 22-24
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Ifoo HOtidUys-StOres to Close
Christmas dnd Dan litter.

C"ftStnt0S ana DUy after.
Christmas day falling on Fri :
day, December 25th, we, the
undersigned merchants and bust
ness men of the town of Lancas.
ter, S. c., hereby agree to close
our respective places of business
on Saturday, December 26th,
also.
Peoples Supply Co., j. F. Mac.
key Co., Funderburk Phar.
Heath-Jones Co., j. O. Porter,
Cherry e. Co., E. E. Cloud, j.
f. Moore for Roddey & Moore,
Williams.H Hughes Co., Funder-
burk Co, McCardell e Allison
Bros, Lancaster Mercantile Co. g.,
j. j. Blackmon, l. Hirsch and
Sons, M. B. and Plyler, Ben.
nett Grocery Co., ., r. d. Crawford
Bros Carnes Bros, w. b. Plyler.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
LOCAL. DOTS

this week on the handsome two
story residence ne is to build for
Mr.. HI. Hines in East End.
Mr.. James II. Rogers, of the
Jacksonham section, killed pig
the other day, not quite IL
months old, that weighed 29S
pounds, net.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs.
julius Blackmon, of this place,
died at an early hour Wednes.
day morning, aged about two
weeks. The burial was in West
Side cemetery.
Two negroes, named Davis and
Hood, respectively, had a diff
Guilty Tuesday, at the Mccain
saw mill, in which the former
knocked the latter down with a
hand-stick. Hood was not seri-
ously hurt.
SPension Commissioners w. b.
Bruce requests us to state that
he will be at the court house
every Saturday in the month of
January to assist those who may
desire his aid in making pension
applications.
1t is with great pleasure that
the friends of MIR. j. f.. Heath of
Waxhaw will learn that he is
improving and hopes to be able
to leave the sanatorium in Char.
lotte soon and take a trip to
FlOrida.-Monroe Journal.
Sheriff.elect d. K. Colvin has
rendered the position of deputy
sheriff to Mr.. GLADDEN. Dye, of
Richburg, and Mr.. Dye will take
up his duties on Jan. 5th, at
which time Mr.. Colvin will be
inducted into office. Chester
Reporter.
Mr.. Thomas Gay of Buford
township and Miss Bessie Moser
were married by Esq. j. G. Man
gum of South Carolina on Sun.
day. The groom, who is well
known citizen of his section, is
II and the bride is 17.-Monroe
Journal.
Mr.. j. D. Cornwell of Leslie,
who was stricken with paralysis
about ten days ago, remains in
a very precarious condition, al
though slight improvement
was reported in his condition
Saturday. His condition is such
to cause much anxiety on the
part of his family and other rela-
tives and friends. Rock Hill
Herald.
Ahe next of the graded school
lyceum attractions will be the
Christine Giles Concert Com
pany, Friday, January %. In
terest is added to this announce
ment by the fact that Miss Giles
is now Mrs. Ralph Bingham, and
appeared here with him and
made most excellent impress
sion at his recent entertainment,
while they were on their bridal
tour.
Mr.. John knight, of the cotton
mills village, recently killed a
couple of pigs of his own raising,
one, only 7 months old, weigh
ing III pounds, net, and the
other, IL months old, 445 pounds,
net. Mr.. knight, by the way,
sold this year some thirty.odd
dollars worth of vegetables
raised by him on is of an acre.
He will engage in the truck busi.
ness on larger scale next year,
moving to the Walter Davis
farm in the suburbs of town for
the purpose.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Business Notices

" All Notices inserted under
this head at the rate OF ONE CENT
A WORD for each insertion. No
notice to be counted less than 20
words
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

STRAY ED-From my premises, some
time ago, large, black SOW, white
face and feet, probably has pigs by
now. Reward for her recovery. w.
Arthur Lingle, Route 3. 22
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Cotton Market.

cotton on local market, 500 cents.
In New York yesterday spot cotton
closed at 9.lO cent and futures closed as
follows: January, S.53; March, S.62;
May, S.6S; December, S.S9.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19
Personal.
Mr.. b. N. Craig, of Rock Hill
was In town yesterday.

L
was In town yesterday
Capt. w. IF. Rives spent
Thursday night at Van Wyck.
Mr.. r. b. Mackey, of Heath
Springs, was in Lancaster Thurs.
day.
MIR. Jake Mackorell, of York
vile, spent Wednesday in Ian
caster.
Policeman r. M. Langley, of
Rock Hill, spent Thursday in
Lancaster.
Col. III. q. McIlwain, of CO.
lumbia, visited Lancaster, his old
home, this week.
Mrs. G. S. Young, of Unity,
who has been visiting in Due
West, has returned home.
Mr.. f. M. Bell, of Birming-
ham, Ala, is visiting relatives at
Heath Springs, his former home.
Mr.. Robert bennington, of
Flat Creek, was among the pleas
ant callers at this office Thurs
day.
DIR. w. III. Sapp returned yes
terday from a couple of days
visit TO Charlotte and Salisbury,
N. @.
Mrs. Ira b. Jones went to
Chester yesterday to attend the
silver wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G.. Brice.
President E. B. Lingle, of the
Farmers Bank & Trust Com
pany, spent few days in New
York this week.
Mrs. T. S. Carter, who has
been on an extended visit to
relatives in Williamsburg, re-
turned home this week.
Mrs. M. z. Crawford, who has
been visiting her parents in Val
dosta, Ca, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Twitty, returned home Thurs
day.
Miss Bessie McManus, who is
visiting her aunt in Birmingham,
Ala, Mrs. Robt. Vanlanding-
ham, will return home next
Tuesday.
Mr.. Herbert Riddle, of Cantey,
son of the late lamented II. S.
Riddle, was in town Wednesday.
He paid this Office a pleasant
call while here.
Mr.. John M. Craig, of st.
Louis, arrived here Thursday on
his way to the New Cut section
to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Craig.
Messrs. Clark Howie, Edward
Doster, John Walkup and Mack
Iillman composed party from
Waxhaw that spent yesterday in
the city on business.
Observer.
Mrs. John Stewman and Miss
Lila Lee, both of Lancaster, are
spending a few days with Mr.
w. f. Sledge and family on
West End.-Chester Reporter.
Mrs. Bruce Craven and Master
Braxton, leave today for visit
to Mrs. Craven's parents at
Mocksville, N. @. Prof. Craven
will 90 to Mocksville Wednesday,
and they will later visit his home
at Trinity.
Mr.. John L. Stevens, of Ker-
shaw, spent Thursday in the city.
He reports the condition of his
father, Capt. j. FL. w. Stevens,
of Cheraw, who has been criti
cally ill, as being much better,
being now able to sit up.
Master Elliott Springs, who
is attending school near Ashe
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

Is your subscription to The News
paid upf II it is, this is intended
tor the "other fellow"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

I aIsoe Just received big
0O~VS lot Oriental goods
Something new, very pretty and
suitable for Christmas presents,
wedding presents and dainty to
keep at home.
S. DAGHIR e co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

ALL OUR ACCOUNTS must be settled
by Jan. lst., if you don't want to pay
costs. Mccain & Stewart 22-2S
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

Mr.. S. B. Carnes and family
moved from Rock Hill to this
county Wednesday. locating on
Prlmus, r. +. ID. No. L.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

Yorkville Enquirer: Speaking
of making money on the farm,
there is a York county citizen
who lives a few miles southwest
of Rock Hill, who has made a
record that is to be proud of. He
bought fam on credit about
ten years ago and had but little
to 90 on other than a sound
body, sound mind, plenty of en-.
ergy and a most excellent wife.
After struggling along for sew
eral years he paid for his farm
and equipped it with mules, ma.
chinery, etc. During the past
six years, he has banked a thous.
and dollars a year, over and
above all expenses, and during
the time mentioned one of his
daughters has been graduated
from Winthrop.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

FOR SALE-Ten shares ofcapital stock
in the Peoples Supply Co. Apply to
Miss Lula Lindsay, Lancaster. 22-tf.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

FOR handsome wedding invitations
write, call or phone the News office.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-19

IF ANY of your folks are going to get
married, don't fail to- get the invita-
tions printed at the News ONCE, Lam
caster. III
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MARRIED MAN, sober, desires a
position as overseer on farm. Salts
factory reference given. AddressP. O.
Box 16l. 22-23