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J THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. & Baprasantatioa JSatxrspapar* Gouars Laxington and tha Bordars of tha Surrounding Gountias Liha a Blanket* * VOL. XXXV. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1905. 29 Z 6L0BE DRY GOODS COMPANY, 7 Ik -W. H^EO^TCZETTOnsr, 7E., j^E^-rLT-A-CKEIK, Tak ICJJO MAIN STREET, - -- -- -- - C OLUMBIA, W. O. Solicits a Share of Your Yalued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October 13tf I A Woman's S I $2.00 I I CT-? j| K3JLLUC7. | The best Two Dollar Shoe a Woman ever saw or wore is what we offer our trade. We have planned and worked hard to get an EXCELLENT $2.00 SHOE for Women, and we are proud to say that we now ^ "have a Shoe that comes up g to our requirements. 5 Splendid Kid stock?made | on the new lasts. Easily 1 taken for a ?3.00 or $3.50 I Shoe. | All sizes and widths. | \ This shoe is a treat for the 1 Woman who wants to wear I good $2.00 Shoes. | LEVER, The Shoe Man, I MEWS Spring Furnishings. MY STOCK IS NEW AND COMPLETE IN * Neckwear, Gloves. Underwear, Half Hose, Handkerchiefs, Shirts. Knox & Stetson's Soft and Stiff Hats, Suit Cases, and Hand Bags. White and Fancy Vests. : SUITS MADE TO ORDER. A FIT GUARANTEED. J.H-Eleazer, HABERDASHER, 1514 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. To Prevent a Cold Any Bay ?f take a Ramon's Pill at first indication?arouse the liver, quicken the circulation and go along about your work. Any druggist will refund the price if not satisfied. 25 cents. For Sale at Harm art's Bazaar. * The Pispafcch Job Printing * ? Office is prepared to do any * J kind of printing at short notice. J * We guarantee woik first class * 5 at reasonable prices. Give us * * a trial order. ? V V * ? Barbecue. T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS JL barbecue at Pelion oil July 8, 1905. Everybody is invited to come and hear the new county discussed. Come one, come all, and have a good time and enw* joy the day. Everything will be done for the enjoyment of the people, tdpd JOSH J. SHEALY. TAPP'S GREATER DEPAR1 Newest Summme i Special sales arranged on all white anc the extra little stylish articles?Gloves, I For traveling and vacation many light ipiis week's sale and we urge yen to mai Big lot of Trimmed Hats worth from ^ Another line of nicely Trimmed Hats, Big line Dnck Washable Hats for cliilc S Broo&land Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Still it rains. Gen. Green is making rapid headway amoDg the farmers. Some of our Brookland farmers have become so discouraged with the grass in their cotton that they have ploughed up the cotton and made preparation for corn and peas. The election of officers for the town will take place Saturday, May the 27th. This is always quite an interesting raee considering the fact that the Intendant receives nothing save the honor and glory during his term of office. It is surprising to see the interest manifested by some, an outsider would ccme to the conclusion that a handsome salary was attached to the office. This race is more interesting than any that has been held since our town was chartered; a forecast could not be made as all the candidates are popular and have many supporters. The race for Iotendant seems to be the most eagerly sought for. Mr. Brice McCombs is a candidate for re-election, being opposed by one of oar most conservative and best citizens, Mr. J. S. Gunnell. More than one hundred and fifty citizens have registered and the race bids fair to be a close snd interesting one. Dr. Frank Geiger has moved in his handsome new heme on Shuler street. R. F. Williams has about completed hjs brick stores. Dr. F. L Sandel has just completed three beautiful brick stores and they are now occupied by the Doctor as an office and drug store, O. N. Denham groceries, and S. A. Moak groceries. It is wonderful to see the rapid improvements since the fire of March the 4th. It can b8 safely said that within the next sixty days, one could scarcely realize that this town had ever suffered from so great a loss that it recently sustained. This entfirnriRinpr snirit exercised bv our w" C n -? -?r citizens deserves special mention and proves to the world that our hopes in the future of Brookland have not been blighted from the effects of tire, but that we are still in the line of progress and are moving steadily forward. M. H. Witt and W. C. Oottingham have returned from Beaufort at which place they were delegates to the grand lodge of K of P. They reported a pleasant time. Our school under the efficient management of Mrs. Pauline Roberts, will close within the next two weeks. We are now enjoying a tent revival conducted by Mr. Anderson. Quite a number are taking an interest in the services ^nd great results may be expected during bis stay here. Some of our base ball fans who have had such high fevers over the Gamecocks of Columbia have cooled down, and are now securing material to give the boys a challenge at some off day when convenience permits. Brookiand base ball nine was defeated by Granby on Saturday even!MENT STORE. IAMB S >r Styles for Com L summer materials. Most commencement landkerchiefs, Laces Embroideries, Ribbor little dresses and waists, Skirts and Suits j 1 your orders or call early in the week. ?5.00 to $8.00; of the newest models, all goc specially priced for this sale Iren. All the newest styles. These Hats a ' ing to the tune of 9 to 5. Encourage your boys, "George", and get better results Dext time. Rev. W. S. Henry and wife are visiting relatives in Newberry. The health of our town is excelo Kaii f rliaan iciiu k/uiaiiua v u u wuv peared and tbe doctors are "frowning" with delight to go fishing. Tbe hearts of many of the old Confederate soldiers and widows have been gladdened recently from the receipts of their pension money. Little Frank, the youngest son of A D Shall, met with a very painful mishap yesterday evening. While playing he ran a ten penny nail through his foot. Frank bore his pain like a man till the nail was removed and at this writing is doing very well. Lucile. the sweet little daughter of Dr. Geiger, has returned to her home after spending more than a month with her grand parents near Sbumpert. C. T. Weed, a popular candidate for alderman, received a vote at his home in advance of the election. No wonder he is so confident. J. C. Kirby, overseer in the weaving room of the Columbia Duck mill, met with a very painful accident while turning off the current of eleetricty in bis room. Mr. Hirby's arm was badly burned from the current, and while it is painful, he is able to be out. E. L- Shepherd has been operated on at the Knowlton Infirmary, and at this writing is doing very well. May 22, 1905. D. Hit those new county fellows square Between tue eyea tagaiu, Brother Billy. That fellow who is to be Sheriff; that polite would-be Clerk of Court; and that efficient tax collector and accommodating Auditor, and the lawyer to widen his practice, the doctor to huddle the citizens so that his drives will not be so onerous and trying in the country and where I his chances might be better to represent the dear people in the legislative hall. That fellow who is to represent that portion of Lexington county in the Senate and as County Commissioner should they succeed in gulling the people in aiding them in their selfish purposes at the expense of the people. Promises that come high, rivers that flow with milk and honey that will cost nothing save the poor fellow who follows the plow for a livelihood, so tney say. Skirmishes At the Front. Tokio, May 22 ?An official report has been received from field headquarters announcing that there were several small attacks by the Eussians on the Japanese posts in the neighborhood of Liao May 20th. One Eussian force attacked Longshed, but was repulsed after a sharp engagement. The Eussian losses were three hundred. Sugar is goiDg up and flour is coming down. , coltjmb: ALE Of rn en cements and Mammoth dresses have been decided upon; some still ! is, Hose, etc. All these you will find here r must yet be had. We have tliem for you in special sale 1 d 6tylish Hats. Special price this sale xe economy because they can be so easily w; Swansea'Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Ab it has been sometime since any news from our little wide awake town has been honored with a place in your columns, we now send some. In the shadow of the pines Friday evening quite a number of the young nonnlfl pniivpd ? d#?liahkfnl mnnn. i c? ?* J ? - e> light picnic at the lake. The lake is naturally one of the loveliest spots in the country, but on this evening it was surpassingly lovely. The silvery moon lent her enticing charms and these together with the rippling waters, handsome beaux and lovely maids transformed this charming resort into a fairy garden. The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, who live on the banks of the lake, was thrown open and everything possible was done for the enjoyment of the young folks. Games were played, delightful music listened to and many a charming tete-a-tete was seen being held by the more sentimental ones. Mischievious Cupid with his ever restless activity has been at work in our midst again and Dame Humor has us of the opinion that soon there will h? nr antra hlnaanma in tnwn. ..... ~ P> ~ w .? Mr. Frank Gardener, who has been away from town for some time, returned Saturday. Mr. Clayton Wolfe, of North, spent Sunday evening here with friends. Dr. Rice B Harman, of Lexington, was in town Sunday a week ago. On account of the busy shipping season the Seaboard Air Line has put Mr. Grover Livingston on as night agent here. Mr. Will Lynch, of Sumter, spent last Sunday in town with "friends." Swansea is keeping pace with the many improvements of the times. Mr. T. L Martin is now preparing for the erection of a handsome ice cream parlor on Main street. Mr. S. C. Brooker accompained by his sister, Miss Isabelle, are J: t j n_i u:? opeuuiug a low ua^B 111 uuiuuiuia with relatives. Rev. G W. Dukes, Mrs. W. H. F. East. Mrs. L. B. Hist and daughter, Miss Vivian, are attending the Southern Missionary Conference at Asheville, N. C. ' Mr. F. M. Pooser returned Sunday after spending a few days with his daughter in Augusta. Messrs. W. H. F. Hast and P. E. Hutto were in attendance upon the K. of P. convention held in Beaufort last week. Mrs. Annie Dyches and daughter, Miss Belie, were on the sick list last week, but are better now. Ennie CartiD, who was hurt in the crate factory two weeks ago, is rapidly improving under the skillful treatment of Drs. Langford, W. T. and L. C Brooker. Misses Lallah Sally and Ella Staley, of Woodford, were in town for a short while last week. Rev. McGili, of Brookland, filled IA, S. C. n WHIT Vacations. Thii May Sales. have to be bought. We can help you in low at special prices, the styles that are most popular and at p FRIMMED HATS. ashed. They always look neat and clear ' the pulpit at the Baptist church j Sunday evening. The farmers in this section are quite blue over the prospect of their crops. The almost continuous rains for the past month have made it impossible for them to kill the grass. Mr. W. R Hildebrand, who is Magistrate for this district, held court in town Saturday. With best wishes for the Dispatch, May 22,1905 Adios. To Buy the Bridge. Columbia Evening Record 23 inst. "The card iD The Record yesterday afternoon hit the weak spot in the growth of this city," said a prGm i i J i i _ J m. j meet mercuaoc uere touuy. l lib cam referred to called attention to the fact that the train schedules from the Piedmont and the toll bridges across the Congaree and Broad seriously hampered the growth of the city. It has attracted a great deal of attention and is a matter for considerable discussion this morning by members of the chamber of commerce and business men generally. "There is but one way out of it," said the merchant. "Columbia must buy the bridge and arrange for the schedules. The latter is comparatively easy and steps are now being taken looking toward this end; but the buying of the bridge is a different proposition. I see only one way. i Agitate the matter in the press of the city until everybody realizes that the bridge must be owned by the public." The proposition advanced in Columbia calls for the purchase of the bridge by the counties of Lexington and Richland, with Columbia paying one-third of the cost. This would 4.u Iiiieau we iBDuauus ut uuuua or the levying of a tax of one half mill for one year, bat the returns would more than justify the money spent. The owners or lessees of the bridge would be perfectly willing to sell, and have often said so, but they wish a return for their money spent, which is perfectly jastifiible. The proposition advanced by a citizen in The Record yesterday may be expected to bring forth results and there will be something besides idle talk behind the proposition this time. The rivalry between the Furman and Newberry College base ball teams came near endiDg in bloodshed at Newberry recently. If not a due regard for the peace of the community would be sufficient inducement for college presidents to forbid intercollegiate atheletics, then the love of riort saoraHnAaa r?f human life t and the worldly and spiritual well being of the young men placed under their instruction and training should induce them to do so. Mr. J W M. Simmons, cashier of the National Bank of N**bjrry, died at his home on Calhoun street in that city on Sunday m'>rniDg, after j j an illness of only five d>?vs. ! TAPP S GREA' e: gooi s Week to be th< either ease. All the necessary accessories u< trices that will please you. Out of towu ord l. Specially priced, up from I Atjers I??ii aini i???c=?aag?a When the nerves are weak everything goes wrong. You are tired' all the time, easily ; discouraged, nervous, and - ??-a V /\ ?? ? n r*a B a II I liauic. Jl UU 1 wil^wno a IV Sarsaparilla pale and your blood is thin. Your doctor says you are 1 threatened with a nervous | breakdown. He orders this | grand old family medicine. | " F<?r more than 50 years I have used Ayer's 9 Sarsaparilla in my family. It Is a grand tonic ? at all times, and a wonderful medicine for im Ipure blood."?D. C. IIoi.t. West Haven. Conn. S 51.00 a bottle. c. ateu co.. K Weak Nerves I ?tuhjftW'.iiUiMMigAdaiw iiiuiii imiy'j'iwiujuiLBiiiimiiiiin.iwil Keep the bowels regular with Ayer's Pills, .just one pill each night. Locals. Mr. Darling H. Huckabaa, a substantial citizen below Gaston, Was in town Saturday. Mr. Frank Sturkie of the same section accompanied him. They were looking after school lUttTtHlS. The commencement exercises of Leesville College will take place from June 4th to 6th. In the past these occasions have been of much pleasure to the young and old and doubtless ' it will prove so this year. For Sale?One Folding Cross-cut Saw. Can be operated by one man, is in good fix and is for sale cheap. Call at L. L. Roof's and see the saw. Samuel Steel, New Brookland, S. C. Lexington has more railroad side trackage than any place between Columbia and Augusta. Railroad people know a good thiDg when they see if and aronorallv crpf thp P.rPftm of the bv"v"?; t>~ market. A man with plenty of money is always sure tbat the girls would be jast as fond of him if he didn't have it. A woman dreads losing her money as she suspects she'd lose her friends, too. Koof Park has lately been much improved. The underbush has been cut down and the shrubbery trimmed and it is destined to become a popular summer resort for our people. Mr. Roof will probably make other improvements to the grounds by beautifying them and placing seats and benches in shady nooks and cool corners. Such a place would be an attraction to Lexington and an appeciative pleasure to its citizens. Judge Klugh has gone and done it. In the matter of the factional fight between Lucas, President of the Laurens Cotton Mill, and Milliken, controlling the majority shares in said company, Judge Klugh issued an injunction restraining the majority stock represented in voting for officers. rERDEPARTMENTSTORE. 3 Biggest of Our seded to make the complete costume; all ers will receive special attention during $3,503 98c 25c