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The Lexington Dispatch, j Wednesday, May 13, 1903. Great Cotton Crop. Washington, May 7.?The quantity of cotton ginned from the growth of 1902, exclusive of licfcers, amount- j ed to 11,078,882 running bsles. The j bales as pressed at the ginners are equal to 10,630,945 bales of a 500pound standard or, counting round I bales as half bales, 10,588,250. j During the tour years covereu uy the ginning reportB of the census office the average crop, exclusive of linter8, has been 9,902,277 bales of 500 pounds. The crop of 1902 show an increase of 728,668 bales over this average while the crops of 1899 and 1901 show a decrease of 456,8S6 and 392,532 bales respectively. In the crop of 1902 there has been a general increase in ail the states both east and west of the Mississippi river, with the exception of Alabama and Texas. Drought ia Alabama and diou?ht and the boll weevil in Texas are responsible for j in those states. 1902 exceeded that ^^^^^^^Spfi^k^inners for 1901 by [HH|^HHlHH9^iL8_Der bales, of 5 per cent. Compared with that of 1899, the crop of 1902 increased 1&S-per cent. * East of Mississippi river production increased from ?,039,252 bales in 1901 to 5,692.967 bales in 1902, an increase of 653.715 bales. The degree of comparison which has been maintained for the past three crops between divisions of the cntton belt as made by the Mississip pi river is noteworthy. East of the Mississippi river tbe production decreased from 5,094,451 bales in 1899 to 4,781,195 in 1901, or 313,256 bales. This was more than offset by the increased production west of the Mississippi river, where the yieid was 5,341,832 in 1900, against 4,250,940 in 1899, an increase of 1,090,892 bales, or 25.7 per cent Raw cotton easily holds first place among the exports of the United States, amounting for the year ending June 30, 1902, to $200,651,819, which is $77*517,475 in excess of the value of "breadstuffs" exported, and . greater than the value of the third greatest export, "provisions, including meat and dairy products," by $90,790,441. The value of all cotton exports for 1902, including raw cotton, cotton manufactures and waste and cotton seed and its products, amounted to $349,479,747, or 25 8 per cent, of our total export of domestic merchandise for that year. O Too Good a Bisk. In almost every neighborhood someone has died from an attack of colic or cholera morbus, often before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. A reliable remedy for these diseases should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to take. Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more people end relieved more 1 IV .1 pam ana suiiermg iiitm auy uiuei j medicine in us. It can always be depended upon. For sale by The Kaufmami Drug Co. Carnegie to Booker 7. New Yjrk, April 23 ?The trustees of the Tutkegee Normal and Industrial institute io Alamba have received $600,000 towards the endowment fund from Andrew Carnegie, who attended the recent meeting in behalf of the Tuskegee instibitute, where ex-President Grover Cleveland presided. The trustees will meet soon to take formal action in accepting the gift and at the same time to take measures to still further increase the endowment. Mr. Carnegie's letter convex ing the gift reads as follows: -New York, April 17, 1903 ?William H. Baldwin. Jr., Trustee: My Dear Friend?I have instructed Mr. Franks, my Ci6hier, to deliver to you as trustee of Tuskegee institute $600,000, 5 per cent. United States Steel company first mortgage bonds, towards tbe endowment fund. 'I give this without reservation except that I require that suitable provision be made from the gift for the wants of Booker Washington ) STARTLED By some sudden sound she drops the vase upon the floor. She is nervous and may be told that nervousness is a luxury which only a ... rich woman can y has cost many a times when wornnervousness is haps the whole ^\\%\ hand crushed. ^ Nervousness in t\ jgR women is com- If ^ \ woman 1 y disease. delicate woman- j$St?i?& Iv organism and v nervousness will ^ be cured also. jSLc _ Dr. Pierce'o^KiS^'"^Favorite Pre-*^"^ 1?r"L,'L scription makes weak women strong, sick women well. It establishes regularity, dries weakening drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures female weakness. It tranquilizes the nerves and induces refreshing sleep. "In the fall of 1657,1 waa troubled with nervousness, headache, heart trouble and female wcrkness." w:ites Miss Blanch M. Bracey, of Sala. Ofwcgo Co., N. Y. "Last summer I wrote . vou and voq advised me to try your ' Favorite Prescription' and 'Golden Medical Discovery.' I did *0 and I began to improve rapidly. Continued taking the medicine, half a do*en each of ' Favofcte Prescription ' and ' Golden Medical D- . Ak' for the space of 5vc months, and in less thp^^^ar ha Acreained my former health." Dr. Pu*rce's PleeSfcnt Pellets clear the _-muddy complexion. and bis family during hie own life or bis wife's life. I wish that great and good man to be entirely free from pecuniary cares that be may be free to devote himself to bis great mission. "To me he seems one of the greatest living men, because bis work is unique, the modern Moses, who leads Vila vans or>/l lifl J ll 1 Vl ?ftll Cr V? O^liao. uAO inuc auu AIA u 3 AU luiuugu vuuwution to even better and higher things than a land overflowing with milk | and honey. History is to tell of two Washingtons?one white, the other black?both fathers of their people. "I am satisfied that the serious race problem of the s^uth is to be solved wisely only through Mr. Washington's policy of education, which he seems to have been specifically born?a slave among slaves?to establish and in his own day greatly advance. "Giad am I to be able to assist this good work in which you and others so zealously labor. (Signed) Yours truly, Andrew Carnegie." 2To ITeed to Adjourn. The legislature of a certain state was tardy in adjourning one session, although there seemed to be do important business under consideration. Judge Jones, one of the legislators, was met by a friend on the 6treet one hot morning, and the two stopped to talk under the shade of an awning. 1 Goin' to clear out pretty sood, jedgt?" "I suppose so," answered the statesman, mopping his brow. "Anything much going cn down at the Capitol?" "No." "Why don't you wind up, then?" "Well, that's just the trouble. There is nothing but a lot of petty business to bother us, and we don't mind that. I wish something important would come up and then the motion to adjourn would be in order." Does It Pay to Buy Cheap? A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and dangerous results of throat and lung troubles. What shall you do? Go to warmer and more regular climate? Yes, if possi ble; if not possible for you, then in either case take the only remedy that has been introduced in all civilized countries with success in severe throat and lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup " It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflammation, causes easy expectoration, gives a good night's rest, aud cures the patient. Try one bottle. Recommended many year9 by all druggists in the world- You can get Dr. G G Green's reliable remedies at KaufmaDn Drug Co'e., store. Get Green's Special Aimanac. tf A man will deal with and a woman marry most any one for money. A Bold Stand. England Upholds the Monroe Doctrine and Warns the Powers. London, March G ?Foreign Secretary Landsowne has proclaimed s British Monroe doctrine in the Persian Gulf and practically notified the powers that any attempt on theii part to establish a naval base or fort itied post in those waters means wai with Great Britian. "I say without hesitation," said the foreign secretary, in dealing with the subject in the House of L >rds, "we should regard the establishment of a naval base or fiortified port io the Persian Gulf by any other power ae a very grave menace to British interests, and should certainly resist il with all the mean3 at disposal." Landsowne preceded this enunciation of the British policy by a review of the situation there as it affected British interests, contending so fai as the D3vagation of the Persia:: Gulf was concerned Great Britiac held a position different from the others, both because, owing to British enterprises and expenditures of life and money, that gulf was now open to the commerce of the world, and because, the protection of the sea route to India was necessary to British predominance in the gulf. Landsowne's attitude in this matter generally meets approval, although the answers thereto of the other powers interested in tne gulf are awaited with some anxiety. The Westminister Gazette holds that the British motive, namely, the protection of the sea route to India, correspond with America's motive in excluding European powers from American waters because the territory is thereby threatened. A Very Ancient Snake. The African cobra ranges from Egypt to the Cape of Good Hope. - * * ? il A f ! That it was Known in nonnsrn Sirica thousands of years ago is shown bj its familiar appearance in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Near Cape Colony it is almost exterminated, and its dest jtion is much promoted by that curious and long legged hawk known as the secretary bird. Six or seven species of cobra have been distinguished, three of which belong to the Indian region. What Is Foley's Sidney Cure? Answer: It is made from a pre ? - e . i - - j :? nu: suripuou ui a mauiug vuma^u yuj?** dan, and one of the most eminent in the country. The ingredients are the purest that money can buy, and are scientifically combined to get their utmost value. The Kaufmann Drug Co. 2?rs. Carson's Pardon. A stupendous effort is being made to have the Governor to pardon Mrs. Fannie Carson, who is in the penitentiary for life for the murder g? her husband. A petition containing 2,000 ! names has been presented to the Governor and it is reported that former Solicitor Schumpert will endorse the petition for pardon. Balkin War Cloud. Constantinople, May 7.?The Bulgarian government has returned the Porte's note on the subject of incursion Bulgarian bands into Macedonia and importation explosives into Turkey from Bulgaria to the Ottoman commissioner at Sofia in consequence of what the government of Bulgaria describes as its offensive terms. The mustering of Turkish troops contini ues in Macedonia. Made Young Again. "One of Dr. King's New Life Pills j each night for two weeks has put me in my 'teens' again" writes D. H. Turner of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 2oc at The Kaufmann Drug Company. ^ > Eoossvslt's Trouble. The President has narrowly escaped colliding with organized labor ou at least two occasions on his Western trip. He made a placatory answer to the demand that he join' iD a boycott on the Union Pacific by abandoning that part of his itinerary laid out over that Bystem. Then when he visited Kansas City, last Fri day, a strike was tbreateDed because Mrs. Armour offered her best carriage for the use of tbe President and Gov. Dockery. The trouble arose because she did not have a union coact1 man. The coachmen's union met and informed tbe reception comnrttee * that, unless a union coachman and hack were chosen, all the drivers in the city would etiike, and leave the visitors to walk. The committee was plucky enough to defy the union, in * spite of the threat to notify the Pres5 ; jout, but Mrs. Armour withdrew ? the offer of her carriage, and spoiled the chance for a pretty row. A big 1 strike in Omaha also follow his speech there, in which he said both labor and capital ought to do justice to each other. Tae strenuous Chief Magistrate may yet be dragged into an awkward position unless he hurries home.?Louisville C;urier- Jour' nal. Distancs Traveled by Odors. As an illustration of the distance odors are carried it is noteworthy that the fumes and exhalations from i the sulphur springs of Colorado can I be distinguished at a distance of fully ^ twenty miles. The delicious perfume of the forests of Ceylon is carried by the wind twenty-five miles out to sea, while in foggy weather travelers 100 miles from the land have recognized i- ? ? ? ? - ? KA /looof jpueir pru&iuinj iu mo waou ui I Colombia by the sweet smell brought them on a breeze from the shore. Traveling is Dangerous. Constant motion jars the kidneys which are kept in piace in the body 1 by delicate attachments. This is the i reason that travelers, train men, street car men, teamsters and all who drive very much, suffer from kidney disease :u some form. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens thekidueys and cures all forms of kidney and ; bladder disease. George E. H;tu=an, locomotive engineer, Lima, 0 , writes, "Constant vibration of the engine 1 caused me a great deal of trouble r with my kidoeva, and I got no relief i until I used Foley's Ixianey (Jure." The Kaufmann Drug Co. - ? Net Yet Rips. Tbe physicians were holding a consultation beside the cot of the man supposed to have appendicits con, cealed about his person. "I believe," said one of tbe surgeons, "that we should wait and let > him get stronger before cutting into him." Before the other prospective operators could reply the patient turned his head and remarked feebly: "What do you take me for?a cheese?"?Baltimore American. The ITqw Yojte Masons. New York, May 5.?The one hundred and twenty-second annual session of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the state of New York began hero today and will continue three days Grand Master Elbert Crandall presiding. The question of reinstating lodges suspended for admitting gamblers to membership is to be fought out. Greenville, Tenn. I have thoroughly convinced myself that Dr. Baker's Blood and Liver Cure is the finest medicine made for Indigestion and Constipation. (I have tried them all) and was cured by the use of this rnedi n T cine, aner an uiueio uqu johcu. *. most cheerfully and unhesitatingly endorse it. Yours truly, H. N. Baker, Mayor. For sale at the Bazaar. Anything to Boat Toddy. Boston, Mass., May 6.?A coterie of big Boston and New York financiers, including J. P. Morgan and J. J. Hill, but not including Harriman, are looking around for a candidate to beat Roosevelt because of his antitrust ideas. Cotton Still Jumping. New York, May 7.?May cotton continues to jump. The price went to 10.8G fccdav, the highest record for option sales. There is much excitement on the market. Win Cnra Crmstination. A. A. Herren, of Finch, Ark, writes, ''Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs, colds and lung trouble. I know that it has cured consumption in the first stages." The Kaufmann Drug Co. Over=Work Weakens Your Kidneys. Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood. All the blood in your body passes through your kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys are your blood purifiers, they filter out the waste or impurities in the blood. If they are sick or out of order, they fail to do their work. Pains, aches and rheumatism come from excess of uric acid in the blood, due to neglected kidney trouble. Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady heart beats, and makes one feel as though they had heart trouble, because the heart is over-working in pumping thick, kidneypoisoned blood through veins and arteries. It used to be considered that only urinary troubles were to be traced to the kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all constitutional diseases have their beginning in kidney trouble. If you are sick you can make no mistake by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases and is sold on its merits by all druggists in fiftycent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a cample bottle by mail n0me of swump-R-wt. free, also pamphlet telling you how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law, COLUMBIA, 8. C. Especial attention given to business en. crusted to him by his fellow citizens oi Lexington county. Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, opposite Van Metre's Furniture Store February 28 ?tf, A ^ T IE qtw? h^uni|red tions. If you are Interested, write us for our handsome illustrated catalog, the uh1er southern business goilege, macon, ga. November 19, 1902?ly. Parlor Restaurant 1336 MAIN STEEET. COLUMBIA, - S. C., The only up-to-date eating House ot its kind in the City of Columbia. It is well kept?clean linen, prompt and polite service and getit quickly. Quiet and order always prevail. You get what yon ord?.;r and pay only for what you get. Within easy reach of desirable Sleeping onarfmnntb OPEN ALL NIGHT. B. DAVID, Proprietor. Positi tnr fktidi IHL jciiuiui ( 1638-1640 Mj Columbia, : This stock is n to the retail ti reduced This sale will Dot last very long as il convert same into cash in th 1 You Know the L DrvGoods CLOTHING, S5( AND REPRESENTS ONE i ST/ Come Early Yours very truly, WM, F. I BEESWAX WANTED ~ / CN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES TT7E WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MARVV ket price lor clean an 3 pure Beeswax. Price governed by color and COnditiOD. THE BAZAAR. LEXINGTON, S.C. Spruit tries j \ j vSj That Grow and Bear Fruit, ; 'OD.i } Write for our 60 page il- ! 4$$) lustrated Catalogue and 40 ( | ' ! (/ page pamphlet, ' How to t Plant and Cultivate an Or chard," Gives you that information you have so long I wanted; tells you all about 1 iirbJ thrtefl hi<* r?d annles. lueious 5? peaches, and Japan. plum3 with their oriental sweetness, all of which you have often wondered where the trees ft <)& <?ame from that produced .them. jt?? everything good in fruits. ^ Unusal fine stock of SILVER -$t ^Sr 'MAPLES.young, thrifty trees V* 'smooth and straight, the kind t live and grow off well, oI(^ rough trees. This is si^pv^U&Cthe most rapid growing ma- : pie and one of the most beau- ' ^l^Se^tifu 1 shade trees. i Write for prices and give r%^|^fjlist of wants. j. Van LindJey Nursery Co., pomona^n^o^^^^ PARKER'S SSgjm HAIR BALSAM yfe Jpm Cleanses and beautifies the hatr. CgH Promotes a luxuriant gTowth. JH| Never Pails to Be3tore Gray safSoH Hair to its Youthful Color. pj^jjCurei icaip^diseaies i^hair laliitf. iiiy IIII Will Practice in all Court?, KAUFMANS BUILDING, LEXINGTON, 8 C On the 18th diy of October, we formed ' a co-partnership for the oractice of law. We will be pleased to receive those having legal busine s to be attended to at our office in the Kanlmann building at any time. Respectfully. J. WM. THURMOND, G BELL TIMMERMAN, October 22. 1902.?ly. Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kidneys tones ' I up the stomach. V8 Sale. 2 BIG STOCK , )F HHV4V V7 FUliTlUA, 1IX STREET, - - - s. c. 0 * ow being offered ^ade at greatly L prices. c ; is the wishes of all coDcerned to e next thirty days if possible, o mes Handled are , Notions, SES AND HATS. OF THE LARGEST IN THE \TE. and Often. rURTICK,