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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

When the court of last resort comes
to decide what is whiskey?" help
full hint may be had from the bill of a
Colorado lawmaker defining a high
ball" According to this authority, a
highball is "a kind of sanguree, good
for ague and distemper, and SO harm
less thas child may drink it-some of
it-after he has grown up" This isn't
bad, whatever may be thought of the
highball.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
EvangeIistlc Fakirs.

Washington Press: Did you ever see
SO many evangelists swarming as
now? So many of the clergy ara
switching into that line. Does it mean
that the old style of preaching and re.
ligious service has lost its vitality and
effectualness? Is it sort of social
disease that is catching? Billy Sun.
days success seems to have in.
duced lot of other fakes g take the
road, fellows like Kidnapper Pat
Grove. If a tonguey gambler of
drunkard reforms, he starts out to
work his graft. Really, this phenom.
enon has become very noticeable fea.
ture of the times. And the cause OF
genuine religion is not helped by it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

Sensible views on the subject of chill
dren's Instructions are reprinted from
the Cedar Rapids Gazette in another
column of this issue of The Gate City.
Children that "insurrect" should be
soundly spanked and sent to bed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

Ebert Hubbard has taken to
Fletcherizing in his middle age and
now chews each bite of food he takes
until it has entirely disappeared.
George Fitch recommends the same
cure for Elbert's conversation. He
would have him chew each word he
utters until it is too late to utter an
other that day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
place to go instead of turning it into

place to go instead of turning it into
pleasure resort
The pioneer law makers of Iowa will
meet for their twelfth biennial ses-
sion in tae historical building in the
city of Des Moines Wednesday, March
10, 1909, at 10 o'clock.
A Tennessee juryman recently told
the presiding Judge to "go to the
devil wLlereupon the judge told the
juryman to go to Jail. The juryman
went and the judge didn't.
An advertisement in a Texas paper
calls for "a barber who can play the
cornet' The Omaha Bee finds it diff
ficult to believe that barber who
plays the cornet is wanted anywhere.
This country needs, for one thing,
says the Cedar Rapids Gazette,
about 'steen million more hens-hens
that will lay eggs when the present
number of hens are taking winter
vacation"
The Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests
that many a fellow who boasts that he
! is the son of his father-in effect a re-
vised edition of the old man--might be
panied to learn that the world regards
him as merely a cheap comic supple
ment.
The Carroll Herald observes that
Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin
notwithstanding the pure, original,
and highly polished primary law OF
that state, is accused of having been
as corrupt as any one could be under
the convention system. How difficult
it is" continues the Herald, TO legls
! late virtue and goodness into the peo'
pie And to think this badness Is
charged against the workings OF the
La Toilette law"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The legislature promptly and prop
erly killed the bill proposing tax of
fifty cents on babies born in Iowa. The
state would never have stood for a
tax on its most important infant in
dustry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The grounding came out of his hole
on the End of the present month, all
right. A woman in the Ozark region
of Missouri caught seven of him in
traps on that day and shipped the
pelts to ST Louis. Those who have a
grievance against the time-honored
to extract some consolation from this
item.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

Strawberries e on the market at
two cents apiece But Who cares two
cents for a strawberry at this time
of year?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

1t was George Eliot who remarked
that it is easy finding reasons why
other folks should be patient
The Ocheydan Press fears that at
the rate We are establishing holidays
every day will be holiday in the near
future.
whenever there is a demand for
the real thing the country always
turns to Iowa" observes the Charles
City Intelligencer.
A New Jersey paper mill is expert
menting with okra stalks and pulp
from Georgia, of which, it IS believed,
paper may be made.
The Dubuque Times-Journal says
that nobody in this STATE is particu-
larly interested in having postal saw
ings banks established.
The Davenport Democrat doubts II
Judge Taft has ever seriously thought
of making a change in the head of the
department of agriculture.
The Des MONIES Capital says the re-
former has no use for any reform
law Which does not reform things the
way he wants them reformed
Those hasty fowls that flew north.
ward during the balmy days of Janu'
airy will doubtless get cold feet be
fore spring arrives, says the Cedar
Falls Record.
The Britt Tribune is of the opinion
that the low down brutes who murder
and steal and make thugs of them
selves from choice should not be cod
died or pampered. "Set them to work
and put stripes on them the Tribune
urges. Make prison an undesirable
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
DAILY BY MAIL.

0AlL4 p MALL m
One year. 90 -Four months. W
SIX months 80. l.5U One month 1000, ~
Entered In keokuK postomce as secono
class matter.
Postage prepaid; terms in advance. -, a
All subscription orders should Bly, ,s ~ q
p. Q. address and state whether ~
new or renewal order. If change OF az,
dress is desired. state both the GU AAN
new address.
Remit by postotice money order, ea a.
press money order, registered iee.ei -
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The date printed on the address OF eaS ~.
paper notes when the SUBSCRIPTION ca
pjree.
Subscribers failing to receive their Pa,
pers promptly will confer iaVof W
giving notice Of the fact.
Address all communications 70 Nv
THE GATE CITY CONF 49,, l.
No. Is, North Sixth ST.. KeokuR' iowa
THE GATE CITY is on sale at the 1oi-
lowing news stands: snson
Hotel Keokuk, cor. Third and Jona st
C. H Rollins & Co., 629 Main Street
Ward Bros, 525 Main Street
Depot News Stand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

Buying eggs at present quotations is
a good example of what is meant by
high finance"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

A New York minister prepared a
sermon to prove there is no hell, and
then proceeded to give it to his
orthodox brethren.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The town of Nowata in prohibition
Oklahoma has been destroyed by fire.
Might have expected as much
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The Western Iowa Editorial asso-
citation will meet in Council Bluffs
on the 10Th of February.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

1t was George Eliot who remarked
that it is easy finding reasons why
other folks should be patient.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

For this one day
When bowed at eve for benson,
Grant that upon the uphill way
Our passing smile has gladdened
one.
On this one day.
Edna S. Valentine, in Success Mag
azine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
keokuk, Iowa. February 8, 1909.
FOR THIS ONE DAY.

For this one day
Grant us sight to see the road
Creep plainly on our winding way.
For this one day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

For this one day
Guide our feet the road along.
Let not our weary footsteps tray;
Give us to life a stave of song,
For this one day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08
For this one day

For this one day
Let US not see the mud beneath,
But know the gold above the gray
And smell 1.-The wind upon the
heath"
For this one day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

Whenever there is a demand for
the real thing the country always
turns to Iowa" observes the Charles
City Intelligencer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The Ocheydan Press fears that at
the rate we are establishing holidays
every day will be holiday in the near
future.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

For this one day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

A New Jersey paper mill is expert
menting with okra stalks and pulp
from Georgia, of which, it IS believed,
paper may be made.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The Des Moines Capital says the re-
former has no use for any reform
law which does not reform things the
way he wants them reformed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-02-08

The Davenport Democrat doubts if
Judge Taft has ever seriously thought
of making change in the head of the
department of agriculture.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
With The Sick.

Judge S. P. Vineyards condition is
about the same as last week. He is
holding his own however, and we
hope to see familiar face on our
streets again soon.
The many friends of Miss Beaulah
Fox will be panied to learn that she
has heen confined to her bed for the
past several days with fever.
Mrs. L. W. Redd, who underwent a
serious operation at her home here
several days ago, is getting along
nicely, aud is now allie to sit up.
Mrs. Frank w. Shealy, who return
ed from the Columbia hospital about
ten days ago, has had a backset and
is not doing 80 well at present.
MIR. J. NJ. Clemons, of the mill vii
lage, is able to be out after having
been confined to his bed for three
weeks with catarrh Of the bladder,
under the skillful treatment of DR.. J.
P. Drafts.
Miss Lima May Frye has been quite
i'll for the past several days with fever.
She is being attended by DR.. J. P.
Drafts and it is hoped that she will
soon recover.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Kind Treatment.

This editor was quite sick at the
Caldwell Hotel, in Columbia, on Sat-
urday night, and never in all our lives
have we been accorded kinder treat
ment anywhere. We could not have
received more attention had we been
under our own roof. Such kindness
from strangers will be always remem-
bered. DR.. A. Earl Boozer was called
and with his attention we were re-
lieved of severe attack of bilious
ness.
The Caldwell is one of the very best
hotels in the country, and the trrvel-
ling public is fast finding it out. The
patronage is growing every day, due
to the excellent service at the hotel.
The meals are the best to be had any
where. In short, The Caldwell, un-
der it's new management, is supplying
a long felt want in Columbia, by CIV
ing first class service at moderate
price. Stop at The Caldwell.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16

Jurors, witnesses and other sub
scribers of the Dispatch in attendance
at court don't forget to call and settle
for your paper.
Mayor Julian A. GARDEN, of New
Brookland, has been attending court
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennie Harman spent
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Stack, in the Fork.
Prof. Cyrus L. Shealy, of Camden,
is on visit to his brother, Mr.. Frank
w. Shealy. His many friends will be
interested to learn that he has been
reelected for another year at hand
some increase in salary.
A card from DR.. E. P. Derrick an
nounces that he has 80 far recovered
from a spell Of nervous prostration
that he will leave the Columbia hos
pital tomorrow for Glenn Springs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
The Cotton Mills Must Gene
70 The South.

That South Carolina ranks second
among her sister States in manufac-
lures will surprise many who have
failed to note the progress of the
South in this line of industry. That
cotton mills must inevitably gravi-
tate towards the cotton fields of the
South is as sure as that sparks will
fly upward. The reason for this is
patent to any one who will give the
matter a moments reflection. In
this age of sharp competition in all
departments of human endeavor, to
cheaper the cost of production is the
law of life in manufacturing enter
prises. Next to the cost Of labor and
of the raw material transportation
charges most seriousaly affect the
profit side OF the ledger account in
all manufacturing.
In Europe and ia China and Japan
the cheapness of labor and tho lower
interest rates on money Offset the
difference in freight charges between
those countries and America and
they are thus able to transport our
cotton across the ocean, manufac-
ture it and ship the finished product
out to the consuming nations and
sell in competition. with American
manufacturers.
China and Japan are rapidly in
creasing their importations Of Amer
lean cotton and they are daily in
creasing their manufacturing facili-
ties. To meet the growing competi-
ton of these Oriental nations with
their illimitable cheap labor supply,
it follows as night follows day that
the mills must come to the cotton
fields of the South to save cost of
transporting the raw material to dis
tant mills and factories. 1t is the
logic of events-the law of life to
them.
Slowly but surely the theater of
manufacturing activity is shifting to
the South.-Cotton and Cotton Oil
News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Great Sweeping Sale.

W. D. Bates, of Columbia, will be-
gin great sweeping sale at his store
tomorrow morning. Snch sensational
price cutting has never been launched
in all the history of Columbia. "Bates
sells it for less," and if you don't be-
lieve that he'll do what he says
he'll do just read the prices in
the large advertisement to be
found on another page. Go to
Bates and tell him you saw his ad in
the old reliable Lexington Dispatch
and if he don't treat you right tell us
about it. Go to w. D. Bates for
bargains during the great sweeping
sale.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Pelion Happenings.
To The Editor of the Dispatch :

To The Editor of the Dispatch:
Crops are looking fine and are in
good growing condition. The small
grain crop has been harvested and the
yield was better than was expected.
The fruit crop is short. with the ex-
ception of black berries.
The Woodmen Of the World held
their first meeting here last Saturday
night. Seventeen applicants were in
itiated. There are more to follow.
The condition of Mr.. John E. Berry,
who has been in failing health for some
time, remains unchanged.
Mrs. Jno. j. McCartha who has been
in declining health for some time is
not much better.
The protracted meeting is scheduled
to begin at Floren &c church the second
Sunday in July.
The members of St. Johns Lutheran
church are making preparations to
complete the church building, and
probably paint it.
Mr.. Henry V. Rish, of route No. 2,
had the misfortune to lose a mule, by
death, d few days ago.
The officers of the Methodist Sun
day school, at this place, are making
preparations for a Children's day,
which will be held the latter part of
the summer.
DR.. N. N. Schofield left yesterday
for Pages Mill, Marion County, where
he has decided to locate for the pur-
pose of prscticing his profession.
Wewish for him much success, in his
new field.
Some people just will forget and
plow up the road. Please don't forget
to lift up your plow when you turn in
the road!
Napolean, the little con of Mr.. J. D..
Shumpert, who has been sick, is able
to be up and out again.
Mrs. Haltiwanger, of Batesburg, is
visiting her children, MIR. j. D. Haiti
wanger, and Mrs. Lessie H. Fort.
Mr.. Benton Day, who has been in
the mining districts of Alabama for
the past few years, is visiting relatives
around here
Rural Carriers Nos and 2, of this
| place, are contemplating purchasing
Automobiles for the purpose of carry
ing the mails.
Mrs. Julia G. Dunbar, who has been
spending some time with her daughter,
Mrs. G.. B. Wingard of Lexington,
Rte. l. has returned to her home at
Mr.. f. 4. Smiths on Pelion Rte, l.
Mr., J. S. P. Clayton, who has been
sick, is some better.
June Il, Sockery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Ra7ton Would Not Gene.

Mr.. c. E. Corley returned from
Washington yesterday without w. w.
Barton, the negro preacher who has
been wanted in this county for more
than ten years for having jumped his
bond. Requisition papers were secur-
ed fpom Gov. Ansel before MIR. Corley
left for Washington. but it is claimed
that there was something liking, and
the preacher would not return.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Death Of Mrs. Tidwell.

Mrs. Corrie Tdwell died at the
home of her father, Mr.. James Lucas,
in the mill village on Monday night
and was buried at Florence Baptist
church, near CASTOR, yesterday, with
funeral services by the Rev. W, L.
Keele. Mrs. Tidwell had been q
great sufferer for several years, but
she bore her Affections without a MUIR
muir, thus characterizing the true
Christian. She was about 25 years of
age and is survived by her husband,
parents and several other relatives.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Preseutment Of the Grand Jury

To Hon. Robert Al0rlch,
Judge Presiding.
The grand jury submits the follow
ing presentment:
We have carefully considered all
bills of indictment given US at this
term, and returned the same to the
court with our findings endorsed upon
the same.
At the last term our jury carefully
looked into the management and ope-
rations of the various institutions and
Offices Of the county, and submitted
some recommendations in regard to
the same. which we understand have
been carried out
We recognize the pressing need of
giving attention to our private affairs
Just ut this time, and have therefore
deferred a close examination Of the
public business of the county until
later, when the special committee ap-
pointed to do so, will thoroughly ex-
anime all the institutions and Offices
Of the county, and report upon the
same. n1,, -.
Being convenient to do so, this jury
sent especial committee Of its selec-
ton to visit the county chaingang.
This committee reports that the work
of the changing is being successfully
and efficiently prosecuted much and
permanent good in the matter of; i'm
proving the highways of the county
is being accomplished.
From information furnished Us we
present James Popwell and Martha
Bars with living in adultery; and as
witnesses to prove the charge, we
name the following: Ellen Hutto,
Alpine Hutto, Meldredge Brown, John
Brown, Mack Sturkie, Ben Sharpe,
and LiDford Barefoot.
We thank your honor and the Off
GERS of the court for the many cour-
tesies shown US during the present
term of the court.
A. L. Hook, Foreman.
June Is, 1909.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
At The Lyric.

The performances at The Lyric
theatre this week are better than ever
before, if such be possible. The at
tendance is likewise larger. The best
singers, the best dancers, can always
be found at The Lyric, and the price
Of admission is only ten cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
At The Grand.

The Grand theatre is offering the
best attractions of the season this
week. A full line of novelty acts,
which amuse and please both old and
young. The four dancing bellies are
the best eyer seen on a Columbia
stage, and there are many other new
and pleasing acts. The moving pic
lures cannot be excelled. As a whole
The Grand is the best yet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
BARBECUE

We will furnish our annual Barbecue
at Gilbert, S. c.. Oh July 3, 1909. Ev-
erybody is cordially invited to attend.
Listen to the discussion of the dispen-
sary question. Music by string band.
Also the photographer, Blanchard, of
Columbia, will be On land to make
your pictures. Come one, come all and
ENJOY the day. Special attention given
to ladies aud chil1ren.
D. L. Hammond,
35-3tp Lewie Hallman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Killed Himself Over A Girl.

Columbia, June 14.-Because of un-
requited love, Gresham Fendelson,
young white man of CRANKY, COM
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon.
He left Mamie Watts home about l
O'Clock after she had rejected him and
imediately shot himself.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Cotton Bloom.

Mr.. Samuel B. George was the first
to report new cotton blossoms. He
has a fine field of cotton on his planta-
ton. The same day, but in the after
noon, came blossom from Mr.. Danl.
H. Rucker, of Sandy Run, who has a
twenty acre field. We received these
blossoms yesterday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Automobile Transfer.

have just purchased handsome
automobile, and am prepared to trans
fer passengers to and from the depot.
Also to all points along the railroad
between Lexington and Columbia and
Lexington and Batesburg, at reason
able prices. Prompt service:
J. R. RICHARDSON,
PHONE 50. Lexington. S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Methodist Church Struck.

During severe electric storm,
which passed over Lexington Saturday
afternoon, the Methodist church was
struck by lightning and corner Of the
building almost totally demolished. 1t
is considered miraculous that the
building did not catch on fire and
it is believed tt at the heavy rain
is all that saved the building from
burning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16

It's low down trick when another
fellow beat you at your own game.
If girl is really Eretty, she doesn't
mind being told thatsome other girl is.
It's a grave error to believe that
every B os:onia all is saturated with cul-
tur
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Automobiles.

Read the announcement of Mr.. H.
NJ. Wingard on the front page. He has
accepted the agency for the we'll
known automobiles manufactured by
the International Harvester Co., and
he wants to figure with all prospective
buyers. The whole of Lexington
county is his territory, and you can't
come to town write Mr.. Wingard for
prices and terms. These machines
have proven satisfactory wherever
they have been used and especially
over sandy roads. Let him show
you the many superior qualities of the
International. He also sells gasoline
engines, all sizes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16

The successful angler knows just
when and where the line will draw.
Some of our Oldest colleges are still
in full possession of their faculties.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Barbecue at Charm

We will furnish first class Barbecue
at Chaplin on July 10th. Prominent
prohl bition speakers will be On hand to
address the crowd. Everybody come!
D. D. Boozer,
4tp-36 4. B. Summer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
NOTICE

| will Can for the public on Tuesday
and Fri,,ay in every week until further
notice. J. p. MCCARTHY,
itp Lexington. S. c., R. F. D. 5.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16
Automobiles.

ain agent for the REQ Automobile,
one of the best cars ON the market
which pulls in the sand or any road ,
bed with perfect satisfaction.
D. L. HAMMOND,
1t Gilbert, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16

Reader, if you are due anything for
the Dispatch please send or call ana
settle.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-16

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