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Changes of all regular advertisements allowed once a month and all additional changes charge for extra. All changes and new advertisements must be in not later than MoDdav afternoon. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, March 2,1904. ~~ The war between the legislative committee on the one side and the old State house commission, the architect aDd the contractors on the other is dow on. The contending' armies are marching their forces in foil array before the interested public and the toxon has been sounded. While the preparations for the combat is actively going on it may not be out of place to remark that the legislature of South Carolina had appropriated a large sum of money, ($50,000 we believe) to complete the State bouse according to the plans and specifications submitted by the architect; that bids were duly invited by advertisement, the contract awarded and work began. As the work upon the Capitol building progressed Senator Marshall, of Richland, sounded a cry of warning contending that the work was not being properly done, according to the plans ana a botch job was beiDg palmed c-ff on the State. But his fallow commission men overruled him and sustained the architect and contractors and the work was carried od, finished and upon the recommen1 dation of the architect, that the contractors had complied with their agreement, accepted by the com mission. It afterwards transpired that the sewage system was offensive to the nostrials of the Secretary of State; that there was a death breeding siok somewhere sbouts and an investigation located it in the sewer pipes. Then, from time to timp, the gilded paint began to wear off and thus things went from bad to worse until an investigation was demanded and given. The result of that investigation is of so recent a date as to still linger in the memory of our readers, that the State house is not now completed is shown from the fact that the last legislature appropriated $45,000 to complete it. In sayiDg this we do not wish to intimate that aoy reflection whatever can be cast upon the personal integrity of the members of the old board of State house commission, the character of each one of whom is above reproach. They simply had their bands full in attending to the exacting duties of the office to which they were elected by the people and trusted too implicity upon the judg meet and honesty of other parties to faithfully perform their duties and carry out their contract. Congressman Lever is to be congratulated on the successful termination of his (fF^rts to have the government farm established in Richland county, instead of going elsewhere. This is the first farm of its kind iu the country and unusual care and attention will be taken to make it successful. It was first intended to commence with only 33 acres but Prof. Spillman of the department of agricultural, who was in Columbia the other day, was so well pleased with tbe diversification farm that he decided to increase its acerage to 100. The farm is for the purpose of demonstrating the profit in other products besides cotton. Tbe farmers of Lexington, as well as those of Richland, will watch the progress of this work at the farm with absorbing interest. There were two homicides in Columbia Monday. Lee Strickland, white killed Mr. David Folk, white, watchman of the Southern^ trestle over Congaree river, because Folk would not allow him to cross the bridge without a permit. The fatal blow was delivered in the stomach from a handsatchel. Tne other one wa9 of a more sensational nature. Robert Abraham colored, objected to Smith "Watson ? 1 ??? ,-3 nnrinn onnli marl'orl ttlfcJU UUll/iC'J, ^31 lug ouuu tuvi.uvv. attention to his wife and a fight ensued during which Abraham received a stab from a knife in the hands of Watson which penetrated bis heart killing him instantly. The-Cosmopolitan is making a vigorous fight for the establishment of a parcels post in this country. Th6 editor continues his able argument in J the March number, showing what | portion of the population would be most benefited by such a service, and j his editorial in the front of the magazine is of special interest to manufacturers, small storekeepers of the country towns and villages, and merchants in the large cities, for these classes would profit most by the parcels post, although the majority of them do not fully appreciate i-u. i ci. 1.1 cut) ueueuts tuejr wuuiu uouvd. A presidential convention of the Middle-of-the-Road, or People's party, ie called to meet in Springfield, III, on July 4th. Its purpose is to put a candidate in the field for President of the United States. The exclamation follows: "Here we come, d?n our fool souls!" Senators Tillman and Latimer, Governor Heyward and State Chairman Wilie Jones, will probally be the delegates at-large from South Carolina to the Democratic National Convention. The State of South Carolina'is now a full fledged, wholesale and retail liquor dealer, th9 U S. Court of Claims having decided that it must pay the revenue license the same as any other dealer. The office of Commissioner of Immigration, to which Gov. Heyward has just appointed Mr. E. J. Watson, of Columbia, carries with it a salary of $1,900 per year. A pretty juicy plum. Capers and Deas, who have oppos? -U aiU?. fVifl loo^Drchin nf CU CttUU UItiCl xui lau ivuv?w*uM*j^ v* the Republican party in this State, have buried the hatchet, and the Caucasian and Ethiopian now lie together in peace. This will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, Cure Feverishnesa, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, Break up Colds move and regulate the Bowels and destroy worms. They never fail. Over 30,000 testimonials, At all druggist, 25c. Sample mailed free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 20 It is reported from Washington that Congressman George W. Croft, of AikeD, is desperately ill. His brother, Dr. Croft, has been summoned to his bedside. Shake Into Tour Shoes Aliens Foot-Ease. It rests the feet. Cares Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and Sweating feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. A&k today. 20 Attcrnej-General GuDter is preparing to briDg action against the Southern Railway to test the validity of the purchase of the South Carolina and Georgia railroad, the State Constitution forbidding the purchase of one competiting iine by another. There is a growing feeimg in Ohio that Congressman Charles Dick will be chosen to the United States Senatorial vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Hanna. The house Election Committee, has decided in favor of Congressman Lever, in the contest for his neat by Dantzler, the negro politician. hrt cuRES WHERE ALL ELsTFAILsf 0 M Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Us8 ^ Cz' In time. Sold by druggists. HI ^I As a matter of record only we state that Senator Tillman voted against and Senator Latimer for the ratification of the Panama Treaty. Both Turkey and Bulgaria are getting their war dogs in training to fight each other. Russia is uneasy over the attitude of Eogland and the United States toward herself. Columbians are enjoying the luxury of an exciting municipal election. I Notes from Pinoville Academy. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of the community is b9dly broken by colds and LaGrippe. Farmers are busy hauling guano and some of the early birds are preparing their soil. Mr. C. Sease has recently made a stalk cutter. He was successful in getting it to work. It makes peices of the old stalks. Roof & Steele have recently passed through this country with their show which was extra good. They have some cute tricks. Miss Amanda Shealy closed a thriving term of school at this place Friday evening. The children will i */! __ j miss ner. may joy uuu piuopcuiij be theirs and the teacher's. Miss Amanda is a friend gainer where ere she goes. Miss Cora Ballentine also closed her term as an assistant teacher at Pine Ridge Friday. Wonder how those people around Pine Ridge are going to do without cousin Cora ? She is willing and ready to lend a helping hand in a good call. Mrs. W. W. Koon has been visiting her son, Mr. John Koon, of the Pond Branch section, for the past week Good people, don't let 12i cents j cotton fool you. No doubt it will be 8^ next fall. Mr. W. 0. Steele continues to do a flourishing business at his shop. There is a plan on foot now to complete St. Pauls church. Hope the good work will go on. Best wishes to the Diapatch. Feb. 27, 1904 C. Cures Blood Poison, Cancers, Ulcers. If you have offensive pimples or eruptions, ulcers an any part of the body, aching bones or joints, falling hair, mucous patches, swollen glands, skin itches and burns, sore lips or gums, eating, festering sores, sharp gnagiDg pains then you suffer from serious blood poison or the beginning of deadly cancer. You may be permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B ) made especially to cure the worst blood and skin diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer, even deadly cancer, stops all aches and pains and reduces all sweiliugs. Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs and scales, pimples, running sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggist, ?1.00. To prove it cures, samples of Blood Balm sent free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent in sealed letter. A Personal Tribute. Early on Friday night the 11th of February, 1904, the angel of death appeared in the home of Mrs. Debbie Risinger and bore away the spirit of her dear son Perry. The turning of the wheel of time will soon land us all on the shores of eternity but it has finished already its turning for Perry, and be is now resting in Jesus. Perry was a Christian young man and strove to keep toe golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." He was a young man of noble character and ? ?? in dnt'Jnn Viio ohnrf W Uli LLltXLi J J.i 1CUU3 u.w uuv.v stay among us in this world. His place in the school room is now vacant. Peace to his ashes and rest to his soul. Mary Caughman. Feb. 26, 1004. "Why Do We Die. Vital statistics classified show the respiratory organs to be the feebie point in man. Diseases of the lungs are out of all proportion in fatality. Take Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein for coughs, colds and consumption. At druggists, 25c., 50c. and Si 00 a bottle. 21 The Grip Leave From New York journal. "During the recent Grip epidcmic, claiming a million vie- y Urns or more, the efficiency of Per una in quickly relieving this malady and its after-effects has been the talk of the continent Like a demox grip has crossed our ! d country, leaving behind scores of a physical wrecks. I r Victims of catarrh of the head, catarrh of the throat, catarrh of the lungs, i catarrh of the stomach, catarrh of the h kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic organs,'s are to be counted by hundreds of thou- J sands. Grip is epidemic catarrh, and sows the seed of chronic catarrh within i the system. f This is so true that few grip sufferers 3 are able to make a complete recovery until they have used Peruna. I Never in the history of medicine has s a remedy received such unqualified and ^ universal eulogies as Feruna. ? A New York Alderman's Experience. v E Hon. Joseph A. Flinn, alderman Fifth District, writes from lfit Christopher street, New York City, as follows: a "When a pestilence overtakes our u people we take precaution as a nation to preserve the citizens against the dread j disease. "La grippe has entered thousands of s oitr homes this fall, and I noticed that r the people who used Peruna were quick- B ly restored, while those who depended on doctor's prescriptions, spent weeks v in recovering, leaving them weak and emaciated. n " I had a slight attack of la grippe and t at. onr.fi took Peruna, which drove the r Capital THE 2 # * ? * * * $ * ?*?# V ???* * * * * ?? | V V % OF & * .A.J^Tj KTM;W. I <f ? * Remember we are ready to serve * * you at tli times with Drugs and * * Medicines of the very best quality. ^ <e- Perfumery. Soaps, and Toilet Arti- # 3 cle8, Eveglasses to fit every * * eye. International Stock g Food Patent Medicines, ? 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Dyspeptic, C yP* THE GRiP y THOUSANE ({ PATH WEAK, i.v DYSPEPTIC, C lisease out of my system in a few days nd did not hinder me from pursuing ny daily work. "I should like to see our Hoard of Icalth give it official recognition and lave it r^cd generally among our poor ick people in Greater New York."? oseph A. Flin:.. D. L. "Wallace, a charter member of the nternational Barl>cr's Union, writes rom 15 "Western avenue, Minneapolis, Jinn.: ''Following a severe attack of la grippe seemed to be affected badly all over. I ufTercd with a severe backache, indi;estion and numerous ills, so I could icithcx v it nor sleep, and I thought I vouldgiveup my work, which I could iot afford to do. "One of Triv pustninor? tv)ir> was; "ronflv ? ?J ? ?- J H?lpcd by Poruna advised me to try it, ,nd I procured a boltlc the same day. I ised it faithfully and felt a marked imirovcment. During the next two months took five bottles, and then felt splenid. Now my head is clear, my nerves teady, I "njoy food, and rest well. Pcuna has been worth a dollar a dose to ae."?D. L. Wallace. Mr. 0. II. Perry, Atchison, Kansas, rrites: ' Again, after repeated trials of your ledicines, Peruna and Manalin, I give his as my expression of the wonderful esults of your vorv valun1^* r-rwltp-'r.^ LEXINGTON, S. C. ANNUM PAYABLE QUARTERLY x\if ( MA?llPii OPPOSITE L235 MAIN, ST., Uny io? ly. gn ??TBI?rmr i it?mTTrr?r rri??i-tt| Should be fi] ; U?T QR SLdfe is too precious to be carelessb for 13 rears. and do guarantee vot ANY DBUC See my line of Valeutines, ! ; vou faithful service, T ^ w | The Licensed Druggist at. RUBBER Ire mv long snit. I make any kinds exc# indeiib;e pad lor marking linen lor -if. j. wilso: TYPEWRITERS, OF, i:s:i i ?iai>' street, in its Path Catarrh Wrecks. "leaveT^^ 3S m ITS nM v MERVOUS/y /y :ATARRH WRECKS/ "ZZZ&ZV/tWsVsMs, <;jrr,.. ' in its effects in my ease after repeated trials. "First, it cured me of chronic bronchitis of fifteen years' standing by using j two bottles of Peruna in January, and no return of it. f "After 1 was cured of bronchitis I had la grippe every winter for several winters. But, through the use of Peruna, : it got gradually weaker in its severity, 1 until it dwindled down to a mere stupor I for two or three days. Now the stupor does not trouble me any more."?O. II. Perry. A Congressman's Experience. House of Representatives, Washington, I). C. ! Pcruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. Gentlemen?"1 am more than satisfied with Peruna, and find it to be an excelj lent remedy for the grip and catarrh. I : have used it in my family and they all join me in recommending it as an excellent remedy." Very respectfully, George II. White. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Per an a, write at once to Dr. Ilartman, giving a i full statement of your case and he will j be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. 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