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The Lexington Dispatch Burned April 25th; rebuilt Julv 19. 1891. G. M. BARMAN, Editor and Publishei LEXINGTON. S. C., WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY .6 1808 A DIFFBEENC2 WITHOUT A DISTINCTION. It seems to us that the Columbia Evening Record does gome very fine hair splitting in excusing itself for the want of consistency in condemn- j ing an alleged act of nepotism on j the part of Governor Eilerbe and I remaining silent when Congressman Norton did positivtly and beyond all peradventure commit tbe net by ap- i pointing the son of his own brother j bis private secretary. It may be 1 true that Congressman Norton did not violate tbe letter of the law, but | he certainly did great violence to its j spirit. The intent of tbe law is to | prevent by forbidding State and other officers having patronage at their disposal from appointing persons connected with him by consanguinity or affinity within the sixth degree. AVe neither defended nor condemned Governor Eilerbe for appointing Mr. Evans his private secretary because we were fully per suaded that he knew the law ana the relationship his beneficiary bore to him, and knew that he would not knowingly violate any law to benefit no person. We only intended to call attention of the Record iu condemning the act of one persou about which there are doubts as to the correctness of the Record's position and its silence concerning the act of another about which there is no doubt as to the relationship of Congressman Norton and his secretary. The comment of the Record so plainly showed its enmity to the one and friendship for the other that we could not help remarking upon it. The opening sentence of the explanation of the Record is unfair, and unjust. It is true that Governor Ederbe did an act for the editor of this paper which he can never forget and will always feel under lasting obligations to him, and we would be a traitor to every principle of manhood did we not feel thus. But this does not justify the Record in lugging a purely personal and unfortunate family matter, in which the public has no concern whatever, into a discussion of a political nature. We support Governor Ellerbe be cause his Administration has been clean and pure, upon which no one can place a finger upon a blot; because according to established precedent he is entitled to re-election; because his public and private life has been above reproach, and because no - * * i n if better man can be louna ior tne place. The Columbia Register is the authority for the statement that Captain Griffith ha3 announced his candidacy for Superintendent of the Penitentiary. Captain Griffith is one of Lexington county's most popular citizens, a successful farmer and having business qualifications of n high order, which pre-eminently fits him to successfully manage the affairs of the State penitentiary with credit to himself and honor to the State. The General Assembly will make no mistake should it place the management of that institution under his care. Highland Park, Aiken a big hotel, was completely destroyed by a mysterious fire last week. There was an insurance upon the building and furniture of about $100,000 and the loss is put dowu at about $150,000. It is said that a larger and more modern building will be erected on the site of the burned buildiDg. Governor Eilerbe has appointed Jfr. J. Frost Walker Clerk of the Court for Richland county to fill out the unexpired term of Clerk E. R. Arthur, deceased. It is said that this appointment gives satisfaction to all factions. The State Board of Control is considering the advisability of moving the State Dispensary to the Robertson warehouse on Gervais street between the Depot and the Congavee river bridge. It is claimed that by thia move a considerable saving will roenH. in dravaore alone. ? j ?o A Card cf Thanks. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Please allow ine space in the columns of your valuable paper to return my heartfelt gratitude for the Christian sympathy and tender care of my dear friends during the last illness and death of my dear husband, Otto Lorenz, which occurred at GastoD, S. C.. January 29th. They shall ever be held in sweet rem cmbrance by me, viz: Dr. J. G. Williams, Jtobert J. FalJaw, J. E. Goodwin, W. A. Goodwin, D. A. Shanks, Geo. L. Hulto, and many others who gave me their undivided attention and assistance in my sore affliction. May God's richest blessiDgs ever rest upon them. Eden Lofenz. Gaston, Feb. 12, 1898. What love can compare with the tender self-sacrificing spirit F of the weary, watch-worn &&& mother by the side of her suffering little one? Such mothers take little or no account of their own weariness and weakness, but keep on i:nti! they drop. They seldom realize how completely their baby's health depends upon their own. Every mother, and every woman who e*Eects to be a mother, ought to obtain the ealth-bringing, strength-creating assistance of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. it Jftvcs VUUU.J..V.V iv? uj\_ .......uconcerned in motherhood, and nourishing vitality to the special nerve-centers. Taken early during {Testation, it makes motherhood perfectly safe and almost painless. Its beneficial effect is transmitted to the child in increased constitutional vigor. It protects the mother against relapse and improves the quantity and quality of nourishment during the nursing period. It reinforces tired or er-wrought women at | every critical stage, and heals_ the special diseases to which they are subject. It was designed for this express purpose by an educated physician and skilled specialist. Dr. Pierce has devoted thirty years to this particular field of practice. His thousandpage book, the *' People's Medical Adviser,"* I will he gent free, for 21 one-cent stamps to I pay the cost of mailing only. Or. clcthDound for ? stamps. Address R. \'. Pierce, I %r T\ XT V | HI. XJ.J ilUUOl^. & Mr?. J. b. CIoiirIi. Box 203. Lisbon. Grafton Co . 1 Ntfw Hampshire. writes : " I am the mother c( I a nice baby four and a half months olil. He is n I perfect child and weighs about eighteen pounds, j If you remember I wrote you about a year npo I about my condition. I cannot give too much praise to year ' Favorite Prescription' as it saved ! me a preat deal of suffering. i pot along rej markably well, this being tuv first baby." News from Selma. j To the Editor of the Dispatch: The recent spell of cold weather made the small grain look droopy, the stand of oats beiDg seriously injured in [laces. Raiu is needed to bring out all kinds of eaily vegetation. This has been au unusually dry winter, and very little severe cold weather so far. Many wells aie failing and the river remains at low water mark, or a little below. Our roads are dry and dusty. Our efficient aDd wide awake County Supervisor, spent several dav9 last week inspecting the roads and bridges in this part of the county j He found everything in his line in a satisfactory condition, remarking with much gratification on the improved condition of the roads since his last official visit. "We farmers ought certainly to do better in the future, we get so much good advice as to how we should manage to avoid bard times. Every paper we pick up has got something to say on the subject and if we could only follow the advice and suggestions it would be so nice in a year or two. H. Delmar High School Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: We are having some nice weather this week. The health of this community is good at this writiDg. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hare visited their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Craps last Sunday. Miss Jessie Caughman of Del mar, visited Hisses Laura and Jessie Shealy last Sunday. Hisses. Bernice and Clara Bawl of Lexington visited Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Derrick Sunday. Hiss Essie Shealy spent a night this week with Hiss Lih Ho:k. Mr. W. H. Hare of Delmar, went to Summit today on business. Misses Kate Belle Harman and Jessie Shealy of Delmar High School spent a night with their uncle L'ge Shealy this week. Mr. J. TV. Hare of Clouds Creek, visited friends and relatives in Delmar this week. j Mr. and Mrs. S. TV. Craps and Mr. | and Mrs. TV. S. Craps of Brook are i visiting their sou and brother Mr. ! John Crap?, of Newberry. Mr. Waters Morris of Delmar, has i been sowing grain this week. It is lamoi iaie IU &un Mrs. Hattie Eargle's funeral was i preached at Union last Sunday, by j Rev. J. D. Shealy. There was preaching at St. Marks' j church Sunday, by Rev. 0. B. ShearI hcus^, a large congregation attended. We arc having a flourishing school 1 at Delmar under control of Prof. S. i J. Derrick and his accomplished wife i Mrs. Lily. I. 0. j Delmar, S. C, Feb. 11, '08. Batesburg Notes. I To the Editor of the Dispatch: | Startling events are slow to occur j here, and sensational items can never ; be had, scandals are few, and crime scarce. Happy should be the lot of : a people so fortunately situated and ! but for the pursuit of the dollar, and I its wily efforts to elude capture, we i mkrbt fall iuto habits of contentment I and indolence, either of which tends ! to degenerate an industrious comi j munity. ; Business on the "lien system" is , rushing along and the demand for ' nrnaim erppprta flip nnblu* dech.ra I t r ! tions of ';he farmers. About rjiue ! hundred and ninety-nine per cent, t How apt is the proverb, that umu is ; one day fleeing from an object and | next day racing after it. | We are having spring like weather : and faces are all bright and chec: ful. It seems that we have sunshine in | tbe leu's and abroad, but an arctic wave may yet come and icy* glacieis : t.ske the place of the magic r.?ys; j such an admixture in the experience I of all; such a transition In iu cue ex ! trcme to anc her, causes us to loo', i with awe and wonder at the baud of I the Great Director of it all, stiil that j abiding faith that is so characteristic | of the human family, impels them | forward, confident that the benificeut j ruler will care for and protect all. | How sweet to kuow that there is a j "divinity that shapes our end?, rough ! how them as we may." Since my last. Mrs, Y. 13. Shcalv | has passed away after months of suf I filing. She was verily a mother in Israel. She new lies in St. Piters ! church yard, with her father, John Lowmau and members of his family. There is the sacred resting place cf so many I knew years ago. Still and deep, though hushed memory clusters thick around every thought of that J dear old place. The health of our community is good and the doctors arc resting after a year of constant wear. We trust that the present will be a year of health and vigor of both mind and : body, still J. have no doubt but that the politician will bo veiy much in evidence and walk close and confiding to the dear people. Our people were delighted to sec the face of Judge S. P. Wiugard in town a few days ago as of old. He has the genial warmth of nature that .li-ntt'c fr\ liim Uivvtijo uia??o j/vvi/iv bv uuii. Capt. J. M. Jones and family of Edgefield, spent a week or .so with relatives litre recently. J. Feaster Lylos of Black Creek, was in town Saturday. Mrs. C. A. Meyer of Aiken, a former resident has been in town lately. Very few changes in business has occurred since last year. Messrs. Kneece k Copelaud have opened up merchandise here and have removed the p'ost office to the south side?the old stand of J. C. Glover. The meeting of the State Conven tion of the Baptist Young People's Union in April is looked forward to j with much interest. It will in all probability be largely attended and the proveibiul hospitality of Batesburg will be called into requistion. Feb. II. Occasional. * -O Botosd tlis Grays. A startling incident of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia was the aaL VlYT 111 |Y\ O a &UUJCCI, IS JiUllUlCU u\ unu no XVIlows: <4I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, paiD continually in back and sides, no appetite?gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians bad given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying 'Electric Bitters,* and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and robbed the grave Gf another victim." No one should fail to try tbem. Only 50 cents per bottle at J. E. Kaufmanu's Drug Store. Legislate Proceedings. Mr. Fifiid's bill providing for the division of the privilege tax fund between Clemson and Winthrop was killed in the Senate by adopting the unfavorable report of the committee. Among the acts ratified by the joint session of the Senate and House j of Representatives, were the follow ! ing: i An act lo amend an act entitled "Au act to amend section GG2 of the revised statutes of 1803, vol. 1, being section 23 of an act entitled 'An act to provide a system of county government for the several counties of the fctite,' approved January 4th, A. D. 1894;' To incorporate tho Seiveru and Kucxville Railroad company. To amend sections 1 and 2 of an net entitled "An act to require an insurance company or association to be possessed of *100,000 surplus or capital on deposit with some staie ! for the benefit of all policy holders, I or in lieu thereof to deposit with the treasurer of this state valid state securities aggregating 810,000. Said securities to be subject to any judgment against said companies, and said judgments shall operate as a lien on such securities, ana providing a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act. T-j require the secretary of state to have the space in front of the steps of the state house, and the sidewalks of Main street from the state house I to Gervais street paved. To amend section 31 of the code cf procedure as to permit circuit judges i to qualify before certain ofticers i named herein. j To authorize universities and collages of this state to provide a course of study aud confer the degree of licentiate of instruction, which shall | authorize their graduates to teach in j the free public schools of the state ; without examination. I To regulate the election of the j j trustees of the Ciemsou Agricultural college of South Carolina. To make the embezzlement of pub ; lie funds a felony, and lo lix the pnui isbment therefor. * Hilton's Iodoform Liniment v.ill ; kill the poison from poison Ivy, counteract poison noiu nuts 01 j snakes. stings of insects. In a sure | cure for sore throat. Will cure any j case of tore mouth. 2~>c. Some People's Felly. AYhy .-omo j .<?:? op. a will fuller willi llic excruciatim; pasur* of rheumatism, when they can ! >. > easily cured by that greatest el' pain-cures, Salvation Oil. ia p.: 1 human comprehension. Thai Salvation ( '.] does cure rheumatism i> rvii!' :ua d by Mr. ('<. F. Sehradcr, Fierce. Neb.. "uhosavs : 4,1 have used Salvati< u (hi and thiuk there i< 110 liniment en < urili llkell. 1 h.ad the rhcuma;:-'n I?w / vera! month* and eonld .nl no relief ui.ill I used hr:ilvation Oil. two hot i3oM>f which effected a cure, ami 1 feel as veil as ever. Xo home should he without it." .Salvation Oil is sold even where for 25 cents. "When dealer* ofi'cr a substitute heware. you'll be victimised. Iu-ist on having the best. Salvation Oil. I j The Danes Monday Night. The Valentine dance of 18118. given by the young gentlemen of Lexington, will linger in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to j a tend it, as uiie cf the most delighte i i _ * 11- 1 . , iui nuu enj >yuuie wauccs tner gneu j at this little town. So inspiring > wero tbe strains <-f sweetest music j from the Pinckucy band, and so | fully did a number of lads and lassies seem tj realize that Cupid was presiding over this particular dance that it was not- until three o'clock that tbe tired cbaperoncs turned a deaf ear to the many entreaties for "just one mere walz.' The following young ladies wee present: . Miss Vinuie Harmau, gowned most tastefully in while organdie over lilac silk. Her younger sister, Iceoline, was a sea nymph in Nile green orgaud e. Miss Alice Mecize wore a handsome costume of black velvet and exquisite white lace. Miss Rosa Meetze, a petite blonde, ; Wore a lovely combination of white and red silk with a pineapple gauze. Miss GussieOaughman, a charming young lady from Columbia, wore yellow organdie over geranium silk, with sash and roses of the same color. Miss Rosa Harman was very becomingly gowned in a decollete costume of crimson wool and satin and a profusion tf white laco. Her sis ter, Lena, wore a pretty pink and white gauze, her plump arms and neck bare?a costume exactly fcuited to ner ongnt, giriisn iace. Miss Daley, a slender Titian blonde, wore one of the loveliest gowns seen during the evening. Her skirt was of violet silk, with bodice of violet monsseliue de soie over cerise. Wide iibbons of ceiise and a Cadi liily nestling among violets, completed this beautiful costume. One of the most exquisite costumes was worn by Miss Florence, daughter of Hon. H. A. Meetze. This gown was a soft pink mousseline de soie, cut square in the neck 1 and with arms partly bare. The trimmings were of jet and soft old lace. Miss I Ans Meetze, her sisteo%. a pure blonde with lovely auburn hair, wore a v?ry becoming gown o! blue corn iiuea witu wmte cuiiioa- one wore a ''Valentine" of ex^vaste- white roses. Miss Helen Hawkins,, a pelito brunette, wore an Umpire gown of soft white wool, trimmed with pink mousseline de soie, and pearl passementerie. Flower3, violets and maiden hair. Miss Bertha Boatwright, a. early haired little blonde from Batesburg. wore a dainty gown of lilac organdie. Miss Etbei Dreher wore a pretty cream wool, with satin ribbous and lace, which was very becoming. Miss Eloise Kaminer wore a sh#rt Empire gown of corn stripped gauze over cerise, with white sash and lovely hyacinths and maiden hah*. The Misses Oswald, two charming and popular young ladies from Barre's and Miss Noia Haltiwanger were present in handsome street costumes. To the committee, Edwin Dreher, J. H. Boberts and C. D. Hawkins, to their earnest efforts to make the dance a pleasant one, are our thanks due. The other gentlemen present wen: Dr. Brown of North Carolina. Messrr. H. E. and Howell Beese of Lower Biehland, and F. E. Dreher, Frank Kaminer, Claude Gantt, T. H. Rawl, M. S. Kyzer, S. P. Roof, Rkude Meetze. 33_>b Leapbart, W. L ] Lowd, Jim Fux, A. ^ Harman and T. H. Caughman. K. ? If the Baby is Cutting Teeth. Be sure and use that old and well tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's .Soothing Syrup for children teething. It j soothes the child, softens the gums, j allays all pain, cures wind colic and { is the best remedy for diarrhoea, i Twenty live cents a bottle. It is the btst of all. Echoes from Billy Feiix. : To the E liter of the Disnatch: I The pulpit of the Baptist church ! ; at Gaston was filled the second Sun- i i | day and Saturday before by Pastor j T. F. I livers. | I ! The pleasant and captivating Miss Lula, Wise of St. Matthew?, is visit- j irg relatives and fiitnus in and I ! ? ? 1 around Gaston. We are always i lad ! ! . - ' ; to welcome you in our midst, Miss ! Lula, and hope jou'll make jour stay ! i . I a Jor-'i one. The charming and attractive Miss i .Uiiggie Goodam las returned from j a pleasant visit to htr 5-i-t^r. ?rl:s. W. I L. McNeil of 0:1a, on the F. C. and j P. R. R. The recent Union meeting he-Id at i Sard is was int.- resting and insti active j " *? ? i i. .. i Oil ? Iturany, !>.u was HJOWIU uiiuu ' on Sunday. The next meeting will I b) held with the First church of j . Gastcn. alias Duiham's chapel. The j program will appear in these col- j umns in due time. The beautiful, lovable and enter- J taicing ?urs. W. B. Fallaw is visiting J relatives and friends in tlie Wagener j neighborhood. We sincerely wish 1 your visit may be a pleasant one and J you will soon return to the one who I is anxiously waiting and longing to J see you. The farmers are beginning to pre- j p ire their lands for the coming crops, j Some guanoes are being bauled and t ? ? > from present indications, a good dei 1 ; will be used, but Billy is inclined to i believe that 5 cents cotton crop will | bj curtailed. Mr. Editor, if the general trend of ; tuis letter seems a little gloomy, I j hope when you < onsider Bil'y's re- | cent misfortunu and that he is now j anxiously awaiting nod longiDg for the return of Mrs. Etlix, though not despondent (?) you :uay be ail smiles with a beaming countenance over the swollen purse caused by your recent chase after the delinquents. What does it mean when the days are short? When 'ho leaves are all gone and the brooks are dumb: When the brooks urw white with, the drifting snow, Oh'Sea-e tiro signs that winter has come " We've had an unusually mild winter up to tho past week when he re turned full fledged. Mr. W. A. Goodwin has taken charge of the mercantile establishment of Uncle Otto Loivnz, who died on Sunday, January 29tb. I understand that he will auction off the old stock to make room for a new one. I have been reliably informed that he will lay aside his official robes and devote his entire time to the mercantile business. The Sunday school in lhi9 town is still in a flourishing condition. The school will re-organize tbe third Sun< day in this month. With an abundance of success to the good old Dispatch, I am sincerely, J Billy Felix. Gaston, S. C. CLtccscs of Jkc '3!ood and Nerves. No one need suffer with neuralgia. This r discuo" is quickly and permanently cured j by Browns'Iron Bitters. Every disease of the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic I ot otherwise, succumbs to Browns' Iron Bitters. Known and used for nearly a quarter of a century, if stands to-day forcj; most among our most valued remedies. Browns'Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. Ij j! [ i li ft po* a JL ZlKIt JL/1UVHUI [ ""VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PERj. 1> sous interested that I will apply to 'j the Hon. C. E Leaplmrt, Judge of Probate jj in and lor thu county of Lexington, State -of South Carolina, on March 15th, 1898, i lor final discharge a* guardian of Wm. F. \ Taylor and Lilla R. Taylor, minors. EI). F. CAUGHMAN, Guardian, f February 8, 1898-5wl7. I For Sale. I WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT THE court house, in Lexington, on the first | Monday in March, 1893, immediately after J legal sales, one tract of land with improve | rnonts, containing seventi-five acres, more or less, known as the Wm. Kiatinan lands, \ about three miles irom the city of Colambia, S. C. G. W. LIB RAND Agt. j Feb. 8, 1898.?4wl(? I For Sale. ! i)f\ BOXES BEES. IN PATENT j ?t\) hives, at a sacrifice, Have not time S to attend to them. i W. B. LOWRANCE. \ Columlia. S. C. j February 9. 1893?It. rim: iiiiii! mm. i Why send out ot tLu Stale for I Eggs and Poultry I when you can get the best near homo. We ; won this season on every class entered at i both Columbia and Shelby, N. C. j * Our pens a:e mated from the following j breeds: ! S. L. Wyandottes, B. Plymouth licchs, Indian Games, Bl a ck M i no rats, S. S. Ilamburys, i S, C, White and Brown Ley~ horns. EMS. SL50 FOR 15. i One year's subscription to the Billable i Poultry Journal for two sitting order. j ^W 'e are now taking orders for Fggs for i future shipment. Show record lurn- i ishtd on application. P.1RKER 4* IfHIsSsEn, \ > I I Proprietors, i Catawba Poultry Yards, | ROCK HILL, S. C, February *2, 1*03?iai. PVSoney to Loan ; OX farming lands. Easy payments. X<? j commissions charged. Borrower jvivr j actual cost of perfecting loan. Interest. S ; per cent. JOII.X B. PALMER A SOX, ! Columbia, S. C. ! December 15, 1S57.? 2ni tui 1 n ," / CUES F I X 7 HIE5 PJiS> j JL IftL'.l 2.} milts < t Colr.tnhii. <-na- 1 httd bear Anaus'a K. K. For terms j particulars, s:pi 1> to ! j. lee .smith, | No. 190.7. North Muin Street. Feb. 2 2m Columbia S. C. i I I ! I i ~ ' I j ; i ! -A.IT. ^ 1 THE ANNEAL COST SALE AT Ton Great sale is noxiously looked forward to not only by the People of this Vicinity but those of the entire ^ * 1^ f 7> State ot Sonta uaroima. J*,\:raorainary x>eeause Onr Stock is Larger and More Complete, atd Every Item is ut COST. Goods bonght for c.vh bt-fore j GENTS' FURNISHINGS, i ! the Ik-kmte.v tanil. M? sea- , , holettlo part. sou we mast have a complete tew 1 . 1 . | n eicuu sweep hi Ot! \# j tj We propose while in business CLOTHING. ! ; to keen abreast of the times and T .1 , t . K . . , In this room our cash sine up-to-date ?s nmeli as uuy house , , means volumes. m*n.lCT' , . I I: uih pay-urn to bnv clothing Ibis groat sale ?p|di.? to ewry ; ,y?m depart mat su onr big establish- ... . , . ^ ^ ' ? j itte.tl 11 tor 111.mediate use. h.s I;<ls *',-n s j cla.-s of good* w bound to be DRY GOODS, UNDERWEAR, J NOTIONS, CLOTHING, j l uve to pay for it next fall. [ j CLOAKS, SHOES, j WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT. MILLENERY, HATS, I-.aillpayjoutovWt Colnmbia during this cash sate and reCARPETS, TRUNKS, I'ltnisli ycur block. A better opportunity v.i 1 never present itself. If you are not familiar with onr different departments we viil be glad to show you through and give you some idea what this sale means to the public. One of the best and most complete combination establishments iii the South. Every item is sold for cash. No goods on approbation. No goods exchanged. j These rules will apply to all. COLIIMBTA, 5S. C. September. 22 LORIGK & LOWRANOE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Choice Groceries, If yon can't come to see us, wiite us a postal card for prices on anything you can thiDk of in the Grocery line. We will answer you promptly. ?~irOur price list for California Evaporated Fruits is now ready. JBSTOur price list for Staple and Faircy Candies is now ready. JBSTOur price list for Fireworks is now ready. tf-sTA postal card brings them lo your door^/s^r | HARDWARE AID CUTLERY. ITead<[warters for i lid, low anil MniMs. I Wholosahi ami Retail Depot for I Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Glass. j LORICK & LOWRANCE. COLUMBIA, S. C. Jan. 1.?ly. CONFECTIONERIES, PRUTS, CMLZ3S, CQULCJZ2RS, ZF^ILTCSr G-3E30CEIEEES, CIGARS, CIEFIWITs'O and SMOKING TOBACCO, Toys, Faney China, Notions, ZD?S"CTOrS and PERFUMERY, STATIONERY, SCHOOL BOOKS, ALBUMS, ETC. DiamondDyos of all Colors. lextstgtox. S. <'. # DOWN! 0111 PRICES GO. Our Cut Pi ice Clothing Sale *111 continue lor 15 days more. $12 3 $13 30, 5:5 00, $IC 50 and $18 GO SUITS FOR J 1 $7 50, SS 50, 10 50 and $11 50 SUITS lor ^ l!) ;I~. , 7 "V 1 $9 50, $10 00 and $; 2 50 C DATS for ^ APT 1 ^ f|||SP0TCASI1 ^ s If you arc in n e l of a suit or overcoat, you should see these bargains. MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ;A T TENTION. M. 1, KFNARH. i TilE OLD RELIABLE CLOTBIEB, 1523 Main Street, ^ I . * &&& Iy ' -ir^j At Sign of the Golden Star, COLUMBIA, 8. 0. j i April 25?ly. j ' | We disire to ^all the attention of our : Lexington friends to the fact that we axe still manufacturing i i of r.ll kinds on the Post Office Block, No. i !72and vie guarantee all work and matern.l for wo use nothing but the best labor md matt mi in our business. (So other like it used >n the State except in very fine j j harr ess ) . 4 We make single buggy harness from $5 00 j up Doub.e harnees in propo.t'.on. and j wagon and larm harness are all made to j suit the times. j We ulso carrv a nice line of Raddles from | *2 00 up; also Codars, Collar Pads. Whips ! and a v.ry nice line of J.ap Robes. ! We are a'so bandlin' Buggies, Phaetons, | Cabrioietters, Surrys, Victorias, Brttts, j Liaduus, Coupes and Doctor's Phaetons. | Buggies from $.'30 00 up. We will make ! this line a spec al feature in our business in rlixu fiitnr** or. r} triJI nrivA ten a v^rt rlnflA ? price where poois are ordered direct. 1 We desire to thank onr customers for the Kind patronage they have extended to us during the past year, and hoping that they *ill continue to bestow their favors on us j m the luture. lor we guarantee our goods to you, and beg to remain, yours truly, L, B. RAST, Agent. COLUMBIA, S. C. When money accompanies mail orders : for harnessfro.D $9 CU ud we pay freight. j grown are I-'erry's. The best seeds sown are Ferry's. S^jxc^Tlie best seeds known are /TERRY'S] I Famous Seeds J |\ Ask the dealer for them. Send for Ji ?V^ FERRY'S SEED ANNUAL and get all that's good andCKJB Wastx**. new?the latest and 2aSS| I 0.m.'ferryaco.,S/^91 ! Detroit, Mich. ^mmBM 4 I . | | SENT FREE | to housekeepers? 1 I Liebig COMPANY'S 1 Extract of Beef a COOK BOOK, . i tilling bow to prepare many delicate and delicious d shea. J Addr -sa. Liobig Co , P. 0. Box 2718, New York. '*1wL.' Q FAVORITE AND MOST POPULAR itfel^FLOWERSl PANSIES, NASTURTIUMS, SWEET PEAS, one Pkt. of ^SjgjXksB each variety for only ? nfe < > j ,, y* ?od tbo {dim, of Too Moodj 0 ulwf Including froe copy of 1S9S Catalogue *nd Flor?l Cottar*, , , KIMC. B- fctPPljlCOTT. 319 t?> St*?*tSo.. meo*??ou?. ?lao. ___ i Teachers, Take Notice rpiIE NEXT RTGULAR EXAMINA- ^ 1 tior. o? applicant*- lorTeachers' County ^ : '.Vrtilieates ot Qr.Vification will be held at L xiiigton Couit House, Friday, Febiu"V 1* 1SD8. commencing at 9 o'clock a. m. JOIIN D. FARR, Conntv Snpf-rir.tendent of Education, February 1st, 189S?3wll.