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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
MORE THAN $4,000
IN LOSSES BY FIRE

Huron, S. D., April 17.--Later reports
from the district covered by yesterdays
prairie fires. while not complete, specify
known losses aggregating more than
$40, 1000. Owing to the burning of tele-
phone poles and the crippling of the
means of communication. this report is
but partial and the actual loss will not
be known for some time.
The Rose Hill Presbyterian church
farm house and all buildings, $6,000;
William Nash. on the John Wilson
farm, lost all of his furniture by re-
moving 1t from the house. also barns
and young cattle. Ed Kimes, who was
reported fatally injured while trying to
save fl|s .pam and hay bailing oEttlt,
will probably recover.
The fires were the worst ever known
in this section of the state.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
THoRsoN MUST OBEY
FEDERAL DEMANDS.

; Sioux Falls, S. d., April 20
) Theodore Thorson, of Yankton
; county, was summoned as
; petit juror for the present term
; of federal court, and should
; have reported for duty last
; Tuesday, but failed to do so.
; Judge Garland ordered that
; writ of attachment be issued for
, the delinquent juror and United
; State Marshal Bullock produced
; him in court in accordance with
; the provisions OF the writ. Mr..
; Thorson, stated as an excuse
, that last Monday and Tuesday
: he was confined to his bed with
: an attack of rheumatism, and
that being unable to appear in
the federal court on Tuesday he
; was under the impression that he
would not be wanted after that
day. Under the circumstances
; Judge Garland decided not to i'm
pose a fine in the case and Thor
son WI! serve as juror during
the remainder of the present
, term of United States court.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
BUFFALO COUNTY SWEPT

Kmball, S. D.. April 2O.-Bufalo
county was swept by prairie fire yes
terday which destroyed over $4,000 in
buildings and stock. The fire origin
ated over the line in Hand county from
n burning STRAW stack
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
RURAL MAIL ROUTE
HAS WOMAN CARRIER

LennoX, s. D.. April 21.-Rural route
No. S, running from this place to the
farming communities in this vicinity.
now has woman carrier, in the per-
son of Mrs. f. E. Gilmore She enjoys
the distinction of being one of the few
women who are engaged In the business
of gathering and delivering mail on
ru,ssl routes in the northwest. Two
other women. Mrs. j. j. Halligan and
Mrs. James Redman, also are on the
eligible list for appointment to posi-
tions as rural mail carriers on routes In
this immediate vicinity when vacancies
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-24
HOMES ARE RAVAGED
BY PRAIRIE fires
6eadle County Swept by Fire
Fiend and Much Valuable
Property Destroyed.

Huron, S. D.. April 17.-Smoke. dust
and ashes driven by a heavy wind en-
circled the city yesterday so thickly
that the sun could not break through
as the result of prairie fires which
swept the country to the north and
has suffered loss by prairie fires to the
extent of several thousand dollars.
Among the buildings burned are the
Northwestern station and water tank.
the Atlas lumber yard. Atlas elevator
with several thousand bushels of grain,
the Holland hotel and private house,
Nearer to this city the Great Northern
bridge across the Jim river was badly
damaged and all of the buildings on
the MORROW ranch were burned with
the exception of the dwelling. I. B.
Parkhurst lost all OF his farm build
ings, implements and grain. school
house in Grant township was des-
of this city. was burned and Mrs.
Klmes received burns of Il serious
character.
Bio Loss of Property.
Cattle. grain, barns, sheds and oth-
er property was destroyed in large
quantities and the loss can not yet
be estimated. So far as known. no
lives We're lost, but many have been
more or less burned While fighting the
by hundreds to help check the progress
of the fires.
Reports from the country to the
west Of Huron tell of two fires in
Sully county near the river, burning
over large areas of territory but so
stock was lost. but exposed buildings
and hay were dcvoured by the hungry
flames i'm all parts of the territory
within the scope of the fire.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Campaign Party at irmo.

Irmo, Aug. 1S.-A large crowd greet
ed the candidates here today. DR.. j.
L. Shuler was chairman and made a
good presiding officer. Nothing new
developed among the candidates, and
all of them were given close attention
and applause.
A rain and thunderstorm broke up
the meeting. Lightning struck tree
in the grove to which q horse was
hitched, stunning the animal. A lady
was sitting in buggy nearby, but
was not even shocked. This caused
some excitement.
Mr.. Samuel Derrick served good
barbecue dinner which was enjoyed
by all who partook of it.
The candidates are sharing the un-
bounded hospitality of these good
people and all are having a good time.
Crops in this section are not 50
good. Cotton will be cut short by
one-third to one-half. Old corn is
fine, but the late planting is very
poor. Despite the crop prospects,
however, these people are in the best
of spirits, and are not complaining.
Tomorrow we 90 to Ballentine and
on Thursday to Hilton. The cam
paign will end up at Pine Ridge on
Saturday. G. M. H.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Meetine o. the Hill.

Rv special invitation the county
candidates addressed about zoo citi'
zens-many of whom were ladies-in
the mill village on Monday night.
The meeting was presided over by
Oapt. Z. w. Redd, that prince of good
men, and he presided with becoming
grace and dignity. He made most
excellent chairman and was decidedly
fair to all the speakers:
The candidates spoke from the
oorch of one of the mill cottages and
ali of them received an attentive
Mr.. Sharpe made one Of his usual
fine speeches, as did Col. Graham and
DR.. Crosson, the other candidates for
The senate. Messrs. Ridgell, Wingard
and Edwards for the House addressed
the crowd. Capt. J. F. Lyles was the
only candidate for treasurer to SPEAK.
Messrs. Buff, George and Shealy
for clerk of court were each allowed
fiye minutes. Mr.. Shealy used his
time in replying to and denying Ger
tain reports, now current, to the et-
feet that he had been paid interest py
banks on county funds deposited: He
read certificates from bank cashiers
that no interest had been paid him IL
this way.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Rhett for Senator.
To the Democrats of South Ca1

To the Democrats of South Carolina:
As business man, who has found
that the application of business meth
DDS to all ms-governmental as
well as others-has accomplished the
best results, I have offered myself as
a candidate for the United States SEN
ate, believing that I can be of some
service to the people of my State. to
the South and to the great Demo-
cratic party. Together with the other
candidates for this Office, in accord
ance with the rules of the party, I
have canvassed the State and ex-
pressed my views candidly and hon.
estly on the issues of the day. have
made the race on my merits as a
business man and as a Democrat, and
I have not sought and do not seek to
win this high position by pointing out
any demerits which my competitors
may possess.
In seeking the suffrages of my fell
low Democrats, / can pledge them
the best efforts of which l am capa-
BILE, in maintaining the fundamental
principles of the Democratic party,
to which have always subscribed. 1
stand for q more liberal currency sys-
tenn, that will enable the communi-
ties of the South to become independ-
ent of the Wall street combinations;
I stand for a just revision of the tariff
laws, and immediate revision of duties
to the lowest point consistent with
the needs of the government econom-
ically administered; I stand for rail-
road regulation upon a just basis; for
an intelligent system of drainage with
federal aid; and I shall, if elected,
oppose the centralization tendencies
which are now a menace to our free
institutions.
It is my ambition to represent the
people of my native State in the Sen
ate, and in soliciting their support I
can assure them that if elected will
endeavor, first and all the time, to
serve South Cardinals interests with
my whole heart and energy.
r. G. RHETT.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
70 the Voters Of the Third
District.

AS you are aware that am a can
didate for Magistrate of the third
district, and as my time is too limited
for me to canvass the entire district
as would like very much to do, I
therefore, take this method of letting
you know how I stand, in regard to
the duties of the Office. If elected I
shall hold the courts in all parts of
the district wherever it is necessary,
for the accommodation of the people,
and stand for "equal rights to all
and special privileges to none." It
will also be my purpose to hold the
scales of justice with an even hand.
I feel that am competent to fill the
Office or I would not ask it at your
hands and will give it my undivided
attention if you see fit to honor me
with this trust. All that ask is to
honor me with the Office for one term
and let me prove how good and faith
full / can and will serve you, and as
sure you that there is no one that will
appreciate your support more than I.
In conclusion promise if elected to
fill the office to the best of my ability.
Thanking you in advance for the con-
sideratio1 that you will give me on
the 25th of August, and for your kind
support, remain yours respectfully,
IGOR HAYES.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

In making your choice of United
States Senator see to it that he be a
man who measures up to the calibre
of a senator. The senate of the Unit
ed States is the highest and most pow
erful legislative body in the world
and only men of the very highest in
tellectuality should be selected to
serve the State in that tribunal.
Choose man qualified by training,
experience, native ability and patri-
otic purposes who is able to cope with
the best inteleets of the country.
Rebuke the demagogue; push back
into the ranks the man of mediocre
ability; select only the strongest,
bravest and best man.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Inarmary at University.

The new infirmary at the Univer-
sity, now nearing completion, is one
of the most complete institutions of
the kind in the country, and parents
sending their sons to the University
may rest assured that they will re-
ceive the best of attention in case of
sickness.
One of the most striking features Of
the building is the contagious ward,
where patients suffering from infec-
tious diseases may be isolated.
The institution will be known as
the Wallace Thomson Memorial In
firmary, and is the gift of Mrs. Ann
H. Jeter, to commemorate the memory
of the late Wallace Thomson, an
alumnus of the South Carolina Col
lege.
The infirmary will be in charge of a
competent nurse of wide experience.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Col. E. Fl. Aull, for fourteen years
the popular and able president of the
South Carolina Press association, is a
candidate for the State senate from
Newberry county. Col. Aull has been
q member of the lower house for sew
eral years and has been one of the
most useful and influential members
of that body. It is indeed gratifying
to learn that his chances of election
to the senate are very bright. He is
one of the ablest men in the State to-
dsy-broad minded, generous to
fault, and, above all, gentleman of
the highest type. Here's luck to Ell
bert Aull.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
News Of Steedman.

The continued dry weather has in
jured the crops IN this section to a
great extent. Corn will be short as
we'll as cotton.
The health Of this town is good.
Mr.. Oswald, the r. F. D. Carrier
from this Office, is taking his vacation
and Mr.. G.. E. RSsh is carrying the
mail.
Mr.. R. G. Able, one of Steedman's
progressive business men, spent Fri
day and Saturday IN Columbia.
Mr.. A. B. Quattlebaum and brother,
Thomas, are in Charleston, on busi-
ness.
Protracted meeting will begin here
next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Barr, of Allan
ia, are on visit to the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Barr.
Subscriber.
August II.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

At a meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the First National Bank of
Batesburg held on Tuesday, August
18th, Mr.. n. A. Bates was elected
president to succeed Mr.. W. W. Wat
son, resigned, and Mr.. T. B. Kern
aghan was elected vice-president to
succeed Mr.. Bates, The new arrange
ment will 60 into effect about Octo-
Der 1st.
Mr.. Watson will go to Orangeburg
in October, where he will have charge
of large business affairs in which he
is interested.
Messrs. Bates and Kernaghan are
both business men of recognized abil-
ity, and the First National Bank will
continue to grow as the green bay tree.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Resolution Of Sympathy.

At a regular meeting of Centre
Farmers Union No. 59e, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted !:
"Whereas, Brother J. 4. Keisler
has sustained a great misfortune on
account of the accdent which befell
his child, in which a complete frac-
ture of one leg and one arm, was sus-
tanned; therefore, be it
'tResolved, That we, the members
of Centre Farmers Union No. 399,
extend to him and his family our
heartfelt sympathy in their distress,
and ask that all Union Brethren lend
him and family such aid and assist
ance as the circumstances may de-
mand."
The above resolution was offered by
Walter A. Leaphart, and seconded by
D. s. Kizer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Congressman Lever Urges vot.
ers to Register.
Of The Dispatch:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
I want to urge upon the people of
the District the very great Importance
of each man seeing to it that he gets
a registration certificate this year and
before the registration books close.
Each man who wishes to avail him.
self of the right and privileges of an
elector must provide himself with a
registration certificate. He can not
vote without it, and no man can re-
fuse to qualify himself to vote, if the
occasion arises, when his vote is
needed either to preserve white su-
premacy or to hold our representation
in Congress. There is no more i'm
portant matter before the people than
this matter of registration. Do not
neglect this. Very truly,
A. F. LEVER,
Member Congress, Seventh District.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Brookland 4 Growing Town.

At the election held in New Brook
land on last Friday on the question of
enlarging the town limits the result
was in favor of the proposition by a
vote 1873 to So. Brookland is a grow
ing town and the election was very
gratifying to those who hope to see
the little town on the Congaree grow
into great big city. The limits of
the town are now one and one-half
miles square with population of
1000.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Tayinoton Conntv

By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Henry E. Drafts made suit
to me, to grant him letters OF ad.
ministration OF the estate of and effects
of Otis o. Drafts.
These are therefore to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred aud
creditors of the said Otis O. Drafts, de-
ceased, that they be and appear, before
me, in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Lexington, G. H., S. c., Oh 9th day
of August, 1908, next, after publication
hereof at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, il any they have, why the
said administration should not be grant
ed.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of August, Anno Domini, 1908:
George S. Drafts, IL: 81
Probate Judge, Lexington county, 8. 9.
Published on the 10Th day Of June,
1908, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w45
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Trespass Notice.

This is to notify all persons not to
trespass in any manner whatever, either
by person or their stock, sheep, goats,
hogs, geese. turkeys or chickens roam.
ing at large upon our land in Lexington
coanty. TIE law will positively be en-.
forced against anyone violating this
notice. Levi Meetze. White Rocks. G..
4sp Jesse U. Metz, Ballentine, s. O..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Sheriff corley's House
Nearing Completion.

Sheriff Corley's handsome resldence
inst beyond Mrs. John H. Meetze's Is
RAPIDLY going up and will soon be
scompleted. It is a seven-room cot
taee and will be one of the prettlest
In that section Of town.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Next Tuesday is the day when the
people of the state and county make
choice as between the candidates who
seek the various positions OF trust in
county, state and nation. The respon-
sibility of citizenship is too often un-
derestimated. The privilege OF say
ing who shall be your public servants
is Of the very highest character. No
matter what the occupation or char
acter OF the citizen, it must be as
sumed that he wants only high class,
competent men to serve him in an Of
fetal capacity. Public men, as rule,
are just as good as the people they
serve and no better. If public Off
cials are vicious in character, corrupt
in practices, vulgar or coarse in hab-
its, inattentive and incompetent in
conduct, it is because the people have
been careless in their selections. This
is representative government, and
your servants most usually represent
in exactness the virtues and vices of
the people.
When citizen steps up to the bal
lot box and exercises the highest
rightof freeman, and the right only
of a. freeman, he should have only
one thought in mind-the selection of
the man best fitted for the position,
who is clean in his private life, COM
petent and representative of the views
of the voter. Prejudice, personal bias,
and all base and unworthy considera-
tions should be sunk in the desire of
the citizen to give his country-his
fellows strong man, fully compe-
tent and of high moral character and
ideals.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Handsome Store Building.

Mr.. Johu W. Frye, the well known
contractor, has just completed a hand
some store building for Mr.. P. M.
Frick at Chaplin. Mr.. Frye's work
always gives satisfaction and, there
fore, it is needless to say that Mr..
Frick was we'll pleased with the job.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
W. @. W. dwelling.

A monument to the memory of late
sovereign w. D. Shull, erected by the
sovereig gn camp w. o. w., will be un-
yelled in St. David's church cemetery
on Sunday, August %, at 4 80 O'Clock.
The friends and public are invited to
attend the services.
BY order of Brookland Camp W. O.
w
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Congressman Lever calls attention
to the Importance of registration. It
is well that he should do so. This is
matter of vast Importance and must
not be neglected. Every white man
should be registered.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Spring and Summer Goods ready for your wants in
line finer selection have had the pleasure Of
showing you reasonable this time We carry large
well selected stock of dependable goods all
your wants. and you will find prices for goods much less
here than you will find them elsewhere
Mccall Fashion Sheets Free and Patterns at Moments
Notice. 10c and 15c each.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Let every body in the county start
now and arrange for an exhibit at the
Lexington county fair.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Mr.. Sharpe Loses Fine Horse.

The Hon. w. II. Sharpe's horse
died while at New Brookland on Sat-
urday. It is thought that the animal
had drank too much water, after q
long drive, which caused collie. 80
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19

Some of our neighbors will obige
Us by passing around the crow after
next Tuesday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-19
Mr.. n. A. Bates Is President.

Member Congress, Seventh District.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13

their marriage Is set with precious
stones. the initials of the names OF
which stand for the royal husbands
pet family cognomen. 'Bertie"-a beryl.
emerald. ruby, turquoise. jacinth and
an emerald again
The custom OF giving notices to en-
gagement rings possibly originated
with the Romans. Good luck to YOU
is Roman. and perhaps Love me- and
VIII love you. Is Roman also. The
trlte, When this you see. remember
me, that may be found in the auto-
graph album of almost every SCHOOLGIRL.
was used for this sort OF motto more
tnan zoo years ago. and is declared TO
nave been not original even then.
Inc modern engagement ring must
oe OF gold, of any shape except that OF
tne wedding cfrelet and may be set
with any stone other than an opal or
emerald. the opal being regarded as nm
lucky, and the emerald not favored for
some like superstitious fancy. whv
pearls-the emblem OF tears-have
never thus been tabooed remains TO he
explained. few years since fashion
attempted TO bring into use for be-
,rotnal- eirclets these interdicted gems.
put with small success
Among the ancients all rings had
some significance. In Greece and Rome
only 1reemen were allowed to wear
tnem and as the more wealthy had a
uinerent one for each season. it NAV
oe inferred that there was some fan
clrui meaning attached to each month
anu each nnger and that from them
Saine tne pretty whimsical idea of
later century that there Is a certain
gem tnat has an auspicious asS6eiafio-
Win each month of the year. and that
20 oring good luck or avert evil one
ousnt to wear that which rsprsssnts
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13

You get the feeling that you are not
likely to enjoy nights good sleep
with such bed fellows. and you call
Olesen from his comfortable seat on
the deck. To reassure you he removes
the cover from one of the boxes and
begins to play toss and catch with the
cakes of the guHcotton. 1t looks like
whites ice cream.
You could throw that stuff into the
fire, or pound 1t with sledge hammer
the gunner tells you and 1t would do
no harm. What you see here is the
dry guncotton. There are two kinds,
dry and wet, and the wet we keep
below decks. The stuff Is harmless
until you get 1t together, and then YOU
have to have detonator and an cleo
tric spark before anything happens
We keep the dry guncotton slowed
around above becausesrsthese~ :. ships
weren't designed for hunting dereiicts
and there isn't any good place for 1t
below The room is pretty we'll filled
in the hold with powder. dynamite and
ammunition for the guns"
With this reinsurance you fall asleep.
to be awakened. at dawn perhaps. by
theS general outcry that a wreck has
been sighted. Then the fun begins, for
playing with guncotton mines is moth
ing but fun for these revenue cutter
sailors. The wreck may manifest itself
merely by spar projecting few
feet above the surface or it may re-
veal the bow or the stern OF a great
hulk rising and falling with the swell
1t may be floating or it may be rest
ing on the bottom. but no matter what
its position Olesen views 1T with keen
interest, for he knows that his skill
Will soon rend II into thousand pieces.
olescn becomes practically the COM
mandersof the ship. First the surfboat