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rxiiir^voAfe/v^^^ ) Suffering from female troubles should \ > try tlie "Old Time" Remedy, < Ifipicm JIIAp PLANTERS |7o^r#s FEMALE f ^HKIMTOR S It has no equal. It strengthens the \ S delicate female organs and builds a worn- ( S an up. All suffering and Irregularities at ( S "monthly" periods can be avoided by its c S use. It Is for young girls maturing, fore S mothers, and for women at Change of Life, t ) Should be used before child-birth. c S Sold by all druggists. or sent post-paid c on receipt of price $1.00. . r ? Ladies Bhie Book sent FREE to any one < > on application. Address, "WOMAN'S DE-< S PARTMtNT". New Spencer Medicine Co., Chat- ? ) tanooga. Tenn. I ? Mention this paper. < Sold by Julian E. Kaufmann. * The Lexington Dispatch WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,^899? lades to XTew Advertisements. Millinery, &3.?Trump & Moore. Notice to R >ad Overseers ?G. H Kcon. w&*Notices wiU be inserted in the Local department at the uniform price of 5 cents per line9 to one and all.jpj Masonic. A regular communication of Po7SAmaria Lodge, No. 151, A. F. M will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak, S. C, Saturday evening, Ootobrr > 14,1899, at 7 o'clock sharp. Visiting brothers are invited. John C. Swygert, Master. MEN AND ^?ed.Ts! WA1UPAT courages and lessons VV UiTlijll ambition;beauty, vigror and cheerfu ness soon disappear w en the kidneys are out of order or diseased. For pleasing results use Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Boot. the great kidney remedy. At druggists. Sample bott e by mail free, also pamphlet. Acdctss, Dr. Kilmer &Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Teacher Wanted. The trustees and patrons of Piney Woods School District, No. 50, will hold a meeting on Saturday, Oct. 14, to elect a teacher for said Bchool. w? Please send applications to L. B. Fiick, Sept 25, 1899. 4 Sligh's, S. C. ? For Sale. r I have some eligible building lots ?* ?^ suitable for either business houses or residences for sale upon accommodating terms. These lots are situated near the centre of the town and in a desirable location. For terms, prices and other information call on or address G. M. Harman at rtbis office. Cental Notice. As the appointment comes a little I earlier this month than usual we ? thought it might be well to call attention to the fact that one of the firm of Dr. D. L. Boozer & Sons, will be here next week, October 5:b, 6th and 7th. As the November appointment comes about the time of the State Fair in Columbia, it is doubtful if they will have an appoint m^nt here at that time. Hence the importance of those having urgent work coming next week. New Creeds Cheap / On the first of October we will open in Mr. J. M. Craps store, a nice ' - line of dry goods, ready made clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc., to which we ask an inspection. Prices will be made to suit purchasers. M. Baum & M- Weitzman. A Slight Attack Of cramps may bring on Diarrhoea, which is, in many cases, followed by inflammation of the stomach and other dangerous complaints. All such disorders are dangerous and should in their infancy be treated with the best known remedy. The merits of Pain-Killer are known and it is recognized as the standard specific for cramps, diarrhoea, etc. Avoid substitutes, there is but one Pain Killer, Perry Davis'. Price 25c. and 50c. The Election for Senator, r Voters should remember that the 1 election of State Senator will take place next Tuesday, 3rd October. The polls will open at 8 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 p. m. Every voter should look up his certificate and last tax receipt, as both of these are essentials to vote, and go to his pre C cinct and vote. The managers of this election will receive the per diem and mileage allowed by law. ' Bid Bio:d.?"ure Frse. Tumors, Ulcere, Cancer, Eating Sores, all terrible blood diseases. Persistent Sores, Blood and Skin Blemishes, Scrofula, that resist other r treatments, are quickly cured and every sore healed by B B. B. Skin Eruptions, Pimples, Red, Itching Eczema, Scales, Blisters, Boils, Blotches, etc., are all due to bad blood, and hence easily cured by B. ? B. B. Syphilitic Blood PoisoD literally driven from the system and permanent cure made by B. B. B. B. B. B. does not contain vegetable or minerai poison. At druggists. Large bottles, $1, six for 85. Write for " free sample loitle of B B. B, which will be sent charges prepaid. Describe symptoms, and personal free medical advice will be given. Address Blood Balm Co., 386 Mitchell v street, Atlanta, Ga. PENCIL AND SCISSORS. Wayside Notes Gathered Here and Thera by a Dispatch Man. Sow oats. Sun the blankets. Lies hatch quickly. Meekness is might. The weather is decidedly fallit-h. Darn up your last years overcoat. It was very blustery Monday afternoon. The court of sessions adjourned yesterday. Fresh baker's bread, cakes and crackers, at the Bazaar. Soon we will witness the gorgeous October sunsets. Fold away that old tattered and torn straw hat. For shoes in all the latest styles and toes, go to W. P. Roof's. Business with the busy little bee is always humming. There are no reserved seats in heaven for rich people. Col. M D. Harman, of Batesburg, was in town this week. Dickeys, Kerseys and Jeans, a specialty, at W. P. Roof's. Wanted?three thousand subscribers to pay their subscription. All the hotels and boarding houses did a thriving business last week. A full line of men's hats, latest styles and shapes, at Meetze & Son. The man who gets a hearing in court is apt to hear something he doesn't like. The man who considers himself all wool and a yard wide evidently wants to be felt. ' Dress goods, in varied pit'ems, mitli Irimminno In molnVt of. \Topt70 TV AVU UiUiUiiUgg w UJMbVW) M V ?mvv??v & Sod. The honor of carrying off a prize at the State Fair far out weighs its intrinsic value. In the language of the poet: "The melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year." A full line of winter shoes, the best and most durable on the market, at Meetze & Son. Turn out Tuesday and ratify your primary vote by voting for CrossoD, the nominee, for Senator. Friends, if you intend doing anything for the success of the County Fair now is the time to do it. The presentment of the grand jury has been crowded out this week it will appear in the next issue. A 6plendid line of pure, fresh, fancy and stick candy, at the Bazaar. Every Confederate in the county should attend the County Fair and participate in the grand re-union. Some women's love is limited to the size of a man's pocket book and her ability to handle the cont n,3. The prayer meeting at the Methodist church tomorrow night will be conducted by the Rev. W. D Quick. Ptatitorc c uban o il cures r 111 1||>I vCuts, Burns, Bruises, Bheumatism and Sores. Price, 25 cents. Sold by Julian E. Kaufmann. Mr. Bob Leapharl left for Colum bia yesterday to enter the South Carolina College, which opens today. After a pleasant visit to her friend, Miss Bessie Howie, of Columbia Miss Eloise Kaminer has returned home. Through the medium of the State Fair all branches of industry including live stock have been greatly improved. Mr. Haskell Shull, of Boylston, an honor student of last session, is again in the Lexington Classical Institute pursuing his studies. Upon your energy and enterprise, reader, depends the success of your County Fair. See to it that both are used in its interest. Miss Belle CaughmaD, of Lexington, S C., is visiting Mrs. Hugh E Gray, in LaurenR?Laurensville Herald, September 22nd. Seme early risers, not "DoWitt's," affirm that there was frost this morning. We give this item for what it is worth and you can take it as you please. H Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use |^j K ln time. Sold bv druggists. The exten^ve sale of fine live stock at auction during fair week in Columbia, will give all an opportunity to improve their stock. Sales are r>r>?iHvP r Mrs. Eilen Sturkie, daughter of i our old friend, J. A. Hook, who lives near GastoD, shot and killed a hawk one day last week from a window at a distance of seventy-five yards. A fine line of stylish ladies' capes, from the cheapest up to five dollars. If you want a warm and handsome I covering, ask to see these goods, at W. P. Roofs. The number and value of the premiums offered by the State Fair surpass those of previous years, as the success of the Fair of 1890 promises to surpass all previous records. Reckling, Columbia's photographer, will be at this place during the County Fair, and persons desiring to have a picture made should give him a call. Reckling's photographs never fade. Mr. Calhoun Keisler, a thrifty farmer of Price ville, has sent his sod, Tallie, to the Lexington Classical Institute, and he i3 now hoarding with the principal, Mr. 0. D. Seay. a|*aNU6!AN TEA cures DyspepI Idlllvl v sia, Constipation and Indigestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 cts. Sold by Julian K. Kaufmunn. The worthy Auditor of Lexington county, Mr. G. A. Derrick, hr s placed three of his children in tl e Lexington Classical Institute. The Auditor appreciates the educational advantages of this school. A negro answering to the name of Cain Johnson was committed to ja.l yesterday asternoon by Magistrate Koon, charged with having shot and probably fatally wounded a negro woman at Brookland. Mr II E. Mack lost his barn last Sunday by what is supposed to have been an irc.ndiary fire. Together with the barn he had eighteen head of bogs, all his forage and some vehicles to burn up. He saved his mules. | FOR SALE for spot cash only, cheap, 145 acres of farm land, partly timbered, former property of J. F. Bouknight, deceased, situated on Broad river, Lexington county, S C Address I MJ, care of Dispatch. Mr. Wesley Harman, one of the most prosperous farmers and substantial citizens of Charter Oak, has placed hi3 son Walter in the Lexington Classical Institute, where he will again pursue his studies. Comptroller General Derham was in town last Friday and made a satisfactory settlement with the Auditor and Treasurer. While here he also made a settlement with the * "? * rn f Cl 1 J _ Auditor ana treasurer 01 oaiuua county. Shea!} 's New York Racket Stoie has just received a complete line of new clothing, amoDg which are men's and boys suits at bargain prices. New dress goods, underwear, hats for men and women, etc, are expected to arrive daily. Give us a call. Miss Mary Henry, of Countsviile, who is a member of the graduating class in the Lexington Classical Institute, has returned and is now pursuing her studies. She was one of the honor studen ts of last session. The bulls and bears of Liverpool tried conclusions last week and the bulls got the best of it. Result? Cotton has gone up to G 9 1G with price tending upwards. When thieves fall out honest men get their deserts. So let her roll, Rev. Mr. Norris, who is engaged in evangelistic work, has been preaching a series of revival sermons in the Baptist church at this place, commencing on last Sunday morning. There will be preaching there tonight which will probably close the meeting. CUBAN RELIEF cures fin H Colic, Neuralgiaand Toothache in fiye minutes> Sour Stcmacn and Summer Complaints. Price, 25 Cents. Sold by Julian E. Ivaufmanu. Road overseers will see an important Dotice in this issue from Super visor Koon. This is the last notice to put the roads and bridges in thorough repair, and delinquents will have to suffer the pains of the penalties thereto attached for refusing to obey this order. A large stock of men's, women's and children's shoes, all styles and toes. We carry a large and well assorted stock of shoes and we cannot be undersold, so when in want of shoes for yourself and family, give us a call and we will make prices to suit. W. P. Roof. Mrs. P. L. Harman had two lovely night blooming cereus to open this morning. There are seven other buds on the plant which will open shortly. These are beautiful, but short lived flowers, giving much pleasure to the cultivator for their exquisite loveliness and rich and delightful fragrance. Admiral Dewey give the New "Yorkers a complete surprise by arriving two days ahead of schedule t m?. Piatt, Hook & Skull, of Columbia, has surprised the consumers of plantation and family supplies, such as hay, grain, bacon, lard, tlour, sugar, coffee, salt, etc., by selling them at such short profits. Their n\otto is "the best values for the le.;st money," and this is what is making this firm so popular. Mr. D. P. Y once, one of the best farmers on Cedar creek, who raises his own hog and hominy, dropped in to see us Saturday, after selling two bales of cotton and not only paid his own subscription, but brought us a new subscriber for twelve mouths, which put a double smile ou our face. May hi3 shadow never grow less and all his days be days of prosperity. Mr. J A. "West, of Leesvillc, called to see us on Thursday and settled his dues before leaving for his home. He is an efficient and hard working | member of the grand jury and is always looking after the interest of the county. Should he be drawn for another year he would make an exi J ' cedent foreman, and one iu whom j tha county would be proud. DjdT forget to pay for your paf er before you leave for home. Court Proceedings. When we went to prrss last week the trial was in progress in the ease of the State vs John J. McLeod, charged with the murder of James Attiway, August 27th, last and with carrying concealed weapons. The defense was represented by Col. G T. Graham, and the trial consumul the greater part of the day. lie was acquitted of the murder, but found guilty on the second count, and the sentence was $20 or ten days, the former of which was accepted and p rid. Following this came the tiiul of George Bowman, for the murder of R B. Thompson, February 25:h, list, at Mnjjr Swygert s place in the Foik. The Solicitor was assisted by Col. J. Brooks WiDgard. Messrs. Edrd & Dreher aDd W. H. Sharpe, Esq, repie; n ed the defense. A verdict of acquittal was rendered lite Thursday afternoon. The following grand jurors were drawn to serve next year: J. A \Ve9t, Emanuel Rish, Monroe Gun ter, Stanmore Hite, John C. Davis and W. A Derrick. Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, the court called for trial Willis D. Berry and Clarence Clyd Whittle, charged with the murder of W. Henry Johnson at Batesburg on June 20.b, last. Mr. Berry was the Chief of Police at Saluda C. H , and Mr. Whittle was the Deputy Sheriff of Saluda county. The Solicitor was assisted by W. II Sharpe, E*q , and the defense was represented by Messrs. Blease, Blease k Hunter, and Messrs. E. L. Asbill and A. F. Lever. Out of the regular panel only seven jurors were selected, as follows: A. J. Buatwright, foreman, Q E. Caughman, Gee. 0. Derrick, S. Arthur Metz, W. B. Roberts, Peter S. R.dmond, Marshal Piice. An extra venire for ten additional jurors was issued, and the following were drawn. Job. A. Kaminer, James S. Boczer, Frank A. Derrick Ed. E. Cook, M. M. Gable, E. E. Gable, G. C. Arehart, S. H. Lever, D. J. CaughmaD, George W. Keisler. These jurors appeared after recess and the panel was completed by the selection of Ed. E. Cook, D. James Caughman, Samuel H. Lever, James ' S. Boozer and Job A. Kaminer. A great number of witnesses were examined, which continued until the noon recess on Saturday, when the testimony was concluded. At 3:12 p. m. the arguments were begun and were as follows: Mr. Hunter,' who spoke 45 minutes; Sharpe, 5G min utes; Asbill, 38 minutes; Cole L Blease, 50 minutes; Solicitor, G2 minutes. Judge Aldiich delivered a very able and plain charge and the case was given the jury at half past eight o'clock, Saturday night, at 10:30 a verdict cf "Guilty of Manslaughter," was rendered. Mr. Cole Blease gave notice of a motion for new trial, which was withdrawn Tuesday afternoon. The defendants were then sentenced each to five years and three months in the penitentiary. Mr. Cole L. Blease, who was present, gave notice of an appeal to the Supreme Couit, whereupon an order was granted allowing bail in the sum of $2,000 each. John Rish plead guilty to placing a "spike on the railroad track near Fredonia, a few days age," and was given six months on the chain gang. On Monday morning came the trial of Hood Peele, under the charge of "assault with intent to kill, and carrying concealed weapons, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature." The Solicitor and W. H. Sharpe, E-q , represented the State and Col. P. H. Nelson, the defense. He was acquitted as to the first two counts and found guilty on the third, and his sentence was three years on the chain gang. Henry Gadson answered to the charge of "attfinpt to ravish." He was committed to j xil one day last week, but in time for the grand jury. He was his only witness. All parties are colored. The jury found him guiity, ana tne uourt gave mm one j year on the chain gang. The laBt case for trial was fixed ! for yesterday, but owing to the absence of one of the attorneys, it was continued, which brought the criminal court to an end. Five pleas of guilty were entered. 1 Five convictions and four acquittals, returned. Yesterday afternoon the Court of General Sessions was adjourned sine die. This morning the civil court is in progress, and the trial of the case of TV. 1_.!. T T T T?> 1DIKIC/C1U O aJjULCIitril u y will consume the greater part of the day. Messrs. Graham and MeetzeA Muller npresent the plaintiff and Messrs. Efird A: Dreber and Andrew Crawford the defendant. There are a great many cases fur damages to come up, and the court will in all probability continue into next week. 31 r. 13 X 13 , die, of Leesvillo, has been made foreman of -Jury Xo. 1, a-id Mr X. 13. Wannamaker, of Sandy Run, that of Jury Xo. 2. The constables last week wen: O. J. Ivyzer, Paul 13. Harrnau, David R. George, T. S Harman, \Y. M Ciughmr.n, James Calk and John W. Fry. The attention of the lady readers of the Di?-patch is directed to the advertisement of Trump ?!t Moore, in another column. They have a well selected stock of notions, fancy goods, underwear and millinery which cannot be surpassed fir beauty and cheapness iu the city. One feature about this establishment is that the quality and prices of all goods are guaranteed as represented. When in need cf anything in their line give them a call. ".Spectator's" article, dated iSej tember lilst, was misseut and deliv ered to the Davidson Dispatch, at Lexington, X. C, who returned it to us with the following note: "Thiscorrespondent of jours needs to learn how to write, especially to address his letters to the proper place. Do you get much of my mail' I am continually getting yours." Xo brother, we do not get your mail. Taken Up. A sandy red, black spotted sow, left cropped ear, has been taken up by me. The owner can recover on paying damages. D. LeeHarman. A F.attering Opening. The Lexington Classical Institute began the present scholastic term under very favorable circumstances. Three teachers of experience are engaged in tcaehirg the primary, intermediate and collegiate departments. This institution offers superior advan t?ges to all those desiring an educttion. There are now sixty pupils in attendance and many more are expected before the opening of the public term. The faculty appreciate the support and patronage given, and hope for a continuance of the same. NOTICE"OF SPECIAL ELEtTTiOYTuB STATE SENATOR. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. To the Commissioners of Elect.on> ;or the County cf Lexington: TT7EEREAS HO*. D. J. GRIFFITH, VV who. at the General Election held in November, lbi>G, w.-?s chosen a member of the Senate for the Election District o'. Lexington county, to serve for f ur jeirs. has since said election resigned: and whereas the Constitution ot the State ot South Carolina directs that in such a ca^e a writ of election shall be issued by the Preside!t ot the Senate tor the purpose ot filling the vacancy thus occasioned for the remainder of the term lor which the member so resigning was elected to serve. NOW, THEREFORE, You and each of I yon are hereby required, after due advertisement, and with strict regard to all the provisions ol the Constitution and laws of the said State touching your duty in such case, to hold an election for a member ol the Senate, t >r the Election District aforesaid, to serve for the remainder ot the term lor which the said D. J. Griffith was elected; the polls to be opened at the various places of election in the said district on Tuesday, the third day of October, 1809, by the va rious sets ot Managers for those places ic spectiveh ; and the counting ot the votes cast and the declaration ol the result of the election to be in accordance with the provisions ot law providing for the General Elec ions and the manner ot conducting the same. l^iis Writ. Together with your return of the eltction to be held under it, have before the Senate at its next meeting after he election. Witness the Honorable Robert I> Sc ir boroiigb. inquire, rresiaeni 01 lae djnaie at Columbia S C , this First day ol September, in the \ear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine. ROBERT B. fcCAllLORCUGH. President ot the Senate. ROBERT B HEMPHILL. Clerk of the Sc-ua'e. By virtue of the foregoing writ, an election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of October, 1890. at the legally established precincts in Lexington county, to elect a S'ate Senator, as therein declared The polls will open at 8 o'clock a. m. and close at -i p m At the close of the election the managers shuli immediately proceed to ! publicly connt the ballots. Withiu three days atter the election the Chairman of the Board of Managers, or one of them at each precinct, shall deliver to the Commission ers of Election at Lex-ngion, S. C . the poll list the boxes containing the ballots and a written statement ol the result of the election at his prtcinct. The mxnagtis shall administer to each person off- ring to vote an oath that he is qualified '0 vote at said election, ard that he has not already voted in said election. The lollowiT-g narntd persons have been ar-pointed to manage snch election, and the first named will act as Chairman, The boxes will be ready lor delivery on Saturday, Sep'ember 30. 1899. at the office of the Secretary and the Chairman at each precinct must see to getting them out piomptU: Peak?0 L Mayer, A I Shealy, W M Wilson. Spring- Hill?Perry Sites, R V E irgle, M B Eieazer. Cbapin?S D B Lever, D J Haltitvarger, S F Bicklcy. Etird's Store?D L Ivood, CoheD Shealy, Sidney CFalmer. ? r W ^mith P T) Binklev. i 1 U I U u W ? f ? ^ J H H I)reher. Folk's School House?J J Chapman, W It Eleazer, J A Eleazer. Irmo?J II Count?, H A Lorick, E F Metz Lower Folk, at St Andrew's School House?I Ilaltiwanger, Arthur S Nunamaker, Sr , John W Younginer. Lexington?P Dalton George, C West Cuughman, W Morgan Caughman. T J Drafts' Store?G H Itawl, It A Bi rr, W A Leaphart. Brook?L S Derrick, Samuel Derrick, John Long. Lowiedale?JF Leaphart, Frank Oswalt, C P> Avery. L-esville - I)r J F Mitchell, B X Bodie, D L Guntcr. Batesburg?J X Sawyer, J E Hinnant, II W Haitiwanger. | Samaria?W E Ouattlebaum, Jeff ! Burses?, A B Guattitbaum. ! Ked 15 ink?D P Burnett, George | T Taylor, Dalias WessiDger, Hullmiu's Durnt Mil!? J FL}les, | J C Dim bar, H F Jtfcoafc. JijjDton Academy?A W Craft, J i L Jetcout, G J King. Swansea?\V 31 Johnson, L V | (' ?lP, L P Smith. P \\* Sbe.ily*.-> Store ?J Fred Shealy, j John A Giitli b, M L Miller. ! Ga-tcu?\\ X Spires C S Goodwin, ! A K Sigbib r. i ii d Store?X I) Wacnamaker, Si. K* miner, J C Holler. Di oi.kl.ii d?J D S? mi, \V M Corley, J L in 1 ry. E. L. ASBILL, Chairman oi Board ot Comuiibsioner.s of irt.itt Election SA.MI EL J>. GEOBGE, Secretary. September in - >>\P5. or. MRrrafl nnr rw * ?rr yyypi yc rn njif\n nn y\nrr no T ) UlAi AWi.i.Vjit - riw uL -OLJ--U J"L,i%A6i56Wu^ n CO I CURE ALL YOUR PAIRS WITH | | Pain-KilSer. I || A Medicine Chest in Itself. II If SIMPLE. SAFE AND QUICK CURE TOR jf |f Cramps, Diarrhoea, Colds, || ^ Coughs, Neuralgia, ?3 i|? Rheumatism. jj ? 25 and 60 cent Bottles. *| beware of imitations. -* ? f BU/ ONLY THE GENUINE. ?| PERRY DAVIS' g Fair Warning. Parents and others arc notified th it no school books will be sold on credit. We have to nav cash for - - - * - 1 - ? them ourselves and the profit is so small that we are forced to adojt and strictly adhere to the cash system. This applies to one and all, to it is needless for anyone to ask fcr credit in the purchase of scboil books. We now have in stock a full line of bocks used in the schools of the county, which we are selling at schedule prices. The Bazaar. Notice, Overseers. VLL OVEIlsr EltS ARE HEREBY notified to have their respective sections of road pnt in good condition at once. They must remove all loose rocks from the road bed cud put same in first c'ass traveling condition. 6ates and bridges must be kept up. GEORGE II. KOON, Supervisor. September 27th, 18LD -tf. LEESVILLE COLLEGE. \rOIiAL AND RELIGIOUS TONE ifJLunexcelled. Coeducation, the natural and best method. Personal interest taken in each pup 1. All grades. Music, Art, Elocution and Business courses. Expenses for the jear $72 to $125. Boaid reduced by domestic work to $('> per month. L. B. HAYNES, Pres. July *20 -3m nonmram Reliable persons of a mechanical or Inventive mind desiring a trip to the Paris Exposition, with good sa'.arv and expenses paid, should write The PATENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md. DR. E. J. ETHEREDGE, SUKGEON DENTIST, LEESVILLE, S. C. Office next door below post office. Always on hand. February 12. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Only First Class Companies Ik-presented, S:e my List ol Giants: Asstts. /ETNA FIRE cf Hartford, Conn $12,62/,621 PHILADELPHIA UNDERWRITERS, Phil., Pa... 16,296,555 /ETNA LIFE. of Hartford, Conn 47,584,967 FIDELITY AND CASUALTY,- ' _ olNewiork 3,291595 My Companies, are Popular, Strong and Reliable. No otic- can give your business better atteuliou: no one can give you better protection; no. one can give jou tetter rates. ^BEFORE INSURING SEE-&\ Rice 15. 11 n r in an, General Insurance Agent, I LEXINGTON S. C. SEND ONE DOLLAR ? WKITKPI.*tX?.YI.KTThKlMi^Ty^?fc|%^ta 2,WaXTKD, and we will send <rv77 vou by freight, FKKltiHT mtO r M l) Riihieet ti) ISSUroiT'rONtt). THIS HANDSOME GRAVESTONE is mad*. out. traced, lettercil and polished in very latest style, from finest Rojal Blue Cose Grain JIarble, Is nnn-rfestrurtlhle. and has a rich, highly polished, unfading rolor. Gratestune Is 20 Inches high, 16 Inches wide at base. Wrilc for prices on others) vies r.nd sires. Address. SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO., CHICAGO. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IS THE CIRCUIT COURT?FOURTH CIRCUIT, X^OIICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TC R. \V. Cajce. John Brvce, and to each and every person owning, or claiming to own. any interest in the lands below described that a petition for the condemnation of the said lands has been duly ti'ed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina, at Charleston, S. C., praying that siid lands may be condemned for the uses and purposes of the United States, as in said petition set forth: and an order parsed the lath day ol June, 181)9, by His Honor, W. H, Brawley, United States District Judge, requiring all persons interested in said lauds to appear in said Court on the 30th day of October, 1899, and hie their objections, if any they should have, to the proposed purchase by the United States; and to take such action on the said day as is provided by the Act of the General As sembly of South L'aronna, approveu ioe cember 17th, 1889. and the Act of Congress of the United States, approved Aug. 1st. 188$ The lollowiug is a description of the lands: Alt that piece, parcel or tract of land situated in Lexington county, State of South Carolina, on the west side of the Congaree river, being a part of a tract of lmd claimed to be owned by R. W. Ca^ce and containing 1 $7 acres, more or less, The South Western corner ol this land is one hundred and firy-niue and one-half (159.1) teet from the South-West corner po>ts of an old graveyard, and bears North, 17 degrees 20* W. from Said posts It is also sixty-nine (69) ieet from Llazc cut on a large, triple sweet gum tree in said graveyard and bears North 51 d?grees 10 W' from said place. Beginning at the S. W. corner of the - Jot measure two huudrcd and twenty-five (225) fett N. 11 degrees \iS W., thence six hundred and eighteen and three tenths (01$ U-lO) feet, more or less, N. 20 degrees 2i' East to low water line on Congaree j river, thencj down said stream along low : water lino six Lutnh\d and sixty (.000) feet ! S 11 degrees ISO' W. to starting point or S. W. corner. Also a roadway twenty (20) -feet wide leading Irom this above described lot to the public road. Tiic downstream boundary j of this road is defined as lollows: i T? w , rnr r fti flic .ihfiVO } ?Ci^ 111 (t( vu>. KJ, " VV/? UN. . w - ,, : described lot. measure one hundred and fifty-nine and one-hall v ) leet, S. 17 j degrees 20' II to corner posts on liDe fence | between 11. W Cayce and A. It. Taylor; i thence six hundred and seventy (f.7o) ftet | S. 0(1 degrees 10' W. along said line fence I to public roail Above roadway amounts to acres, ' more or less. j I>ated Charleston. S C.. Juue 12th, l*bO. isLlAL LATH HOP, I". S. Attorney, j [Seal] J. K. HAG OOP. i C. C'. C. I". S. Dist. S C. i 31 ? 1m Banjo, Violin uirel Guitar strings, ; Harmonicas of all grades, at the I Bazaar. DRS. I). L. BOOZER k SONS, 1515 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, C. 'PHOINE Ji30. One of the firm will fill appointments at LexiiijSftou, over Elird & Drclicr's Law Office, SET AITOI\TME\T, OtTOBEH 5, li ,111 Thursday, Friday and Saturday "before the Second Sunday of each month. Except Tn 1V ft ul dilifiKt \rrVi4 n i 1 > twill Ka ?ia w ? ?v* ^hjjupw u iu iv nut uu uvs initial1 in. i'ui iLuuun Ui l'cui uaijrt t/uug and September Court Week will take tbc place ot the regular appointmmt. PERKINS MANUFACTURING CO. YELLOW. PINE LUMBER, ;| MANUFACTUKEKS OF ma-x=c 1 FLOORING, CEILING, SIDING, FINISHINGS, MOULDINGS, SHINGLES AND LATHS, 1 DOORS,SASII A N I) BLINDS, * AUGUSTA, OA. ^ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FURNISHED..at February 1?ly. WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MONTH ABOUT i\v~4 Our various lines of Shoes are nov comiDg in anil will be coinpV-e by September 1st. we offer ~ IN LADIES' SIIOES. IN MEN'S. A GLOVE GRAIN SHOE AT 85 GENTS MEN'S DON PEDROS AT 90 CENTS. A GOOD ONE FOR 75 CENTS. MEN'S OIL CREEDMOORE. 95c and $1. A SETTER ONE FOR $1 00. MEN S ENGLISH TIES AT $l.<0. A WOMAN'S DONGOLA AT 75 CENTS. MEN'S SVTIN CALF. Lace and Con $1. A WOMAN'S VESTING TOP. 85 CENTS MEN'S ARK J KID TAN. $1.25. A lull line LADIES SHOES AT $1 and up. Plenty of other styles and prices. CLOTHING j ? 3 In Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods we are second to none. Rov'h Shirts. 15 cpnls iin.' Men's Shirts, 20e, 25c., 40c., 50c, 75c. up to 81. We have them for work or for dress. Over 100 dozen to select from. Be sure to see our 50 cents dress shirt with 2 collars. We have them in Silk Front and Percal. Men's and Boy's paots from 25c. per pair to $G 50. Boy's Suits $1 50 to 84.50. | Men's Suits 82.50 to $18.00 you dont dress well this fall it will not be our fault.^l In September will talk to you about our other lines, such as HATS, HARDWARE, TINWARE. GROCERIES, DRUGS, FURNITURE, kC. We will also tell you about that new lino of MILLINERY that we are going to add, together with a line of Dress Goods the equal of any. Watch our space in the Dispatch and you will find more things to interest you. We want to serve you all with new goods and courteous and polite treatment, we hope to merit your tracfe for our prices are always right. Yours for business, THE FARMERS' M. AND M. CO., * COLUMBIA, S. C. '4 I?. II. IIALTIWANGIOK, l'rewijlent. A. II. KOIIN, Muna^cr. August 9-ly. ?1?^??????????????^ ? WHY DON'T YOU TAKE ;Ig| Dr. Baker's.... ! Great Vegetable Blood and Liver Cure Ml for BAD BLOOD? It positively Cures Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilis, Con'W stipation, Indigestion, and Blood and Liver Troubles of A^11 iffln every description. It is purely and absolutely Yegetable, JizhM\ and can be used without injury by the most delicate. Bmkr sK'iMrS Rao? *>ut U!' l<5-ouncc bottles, at $1.00. ?' Lookout mountain mod. o.or^nnZle' FOR SALE BY ? G. M. IIAIiMAN, LEXINGTON, S. C. SEND US OWE DOLLAR - 1 1.. t.k c<i no .nj %.? .on t!ii. NE1V iftBl. LIU 101* *U. OUI MBU xnil '*/ .. . > 11u IMPROVED ACJ1K QUEEN PARLOR OlttiAN, by freightt. O. 1>.. subject to > PMOMJn?r m*. cxamlmtloo. You can examine it ftt your nearest freight depot, AJ:A}),f and if you fln<l it exactly no represented. equal to organs that retail at #*o.OO to lOO.OO, the greatest value you ever saw and HI far better than organs advertised by others at more money,'^ay a I BBBi K the freight agent our special DO day*' offer price, 531.75* J UHKQkS less the $1.00, or $$0.7i, and freight cliarges. _ ^ a $3li75 b OUR SPECI L 90 DAYS PP1C pr;ceeillrg. *d by other*. Such an offer inn never made before. rSj3F"^^.Wf3aii&.v Jjl mflKSQSlH THE ACME QUEEN is one of the raostDlRABLK ami .SWEETEST TONKD iD.trumeot. e?cr made. From the illustration shown, which J is engraved direct from a photograph,you can form some idea of its sSMK^/JJUSSSS^^ HflFpRVflf beautiful appearance. Made from *o'Id quarter rawed . ~ oak. antique flnish,handsomely decorated ar.dornamented, iT (jnfjumi rm i _ """ . Iate?t 1"?9 style. THE ACME QUEEN is 6 feet 5 inches high, CSSSggg^?g!~-====raq^M|EC^^ 42 inches long, 23 inches wide and weighs 360 pounds. Contains octaves, II stops, as follows: Diapason, principal, J Dulciana, M'lodls, I'rlnlt, Crraooa, Bans Coupler. Treble JKHB Coupler, Diapason Fori' and Vox llumaas; 2 Octate Couplers, 1 Tune Swell, 1 Grand Organ Swell, 4 Sets Orchestral Toned Besonalory Pipe Quality Reeds, 1 Sol of #7 Pure Sweet Allodia WB**gaans?^5^~~- *^3g^r Reeds, 1 Set of 3 7 Charmingly Brilliant Celesto Reeds, 1 Set '? f BawKtBilsCTafrTvBi 24 Rieh Mellow Smooth Diapason Reeds, 1 Set of 24 Pleas! ! V*g? Soft Melodious Principal Reeds. THE ACME QUEEN at- ||!SSe<B?^jjffiBp~g-3|?s - *> A3 tion consistof the celebrated Newel I Heed., which;ire only I ilMll' used in the highe-t grade instruments: fitted with Hamnond Coupleei and Vox Humana, also best Dolge felts, ^^^K2,T^BSa leathers, etc., Itellows of the best rubber cloth. 3ply bellows stock and finest leather in valves. THE BBW^WBlMll?aBillBWBWBw ACME Ql'EEN is furnished with a Hull Iteveled BmBBi plate French mirror, nickel plated pedal frames, MWl^SlwBWI BBWH and every modern improvement. W.- furnish free a handsome organ stool and the best organ instruction V^?S^^MEgy^HgnEBfl|^mBI^HB|^K3ju issue a written binding 26-year guarantee, by the ff* terms and conditions or w bich if any part gives out Hc?'v/gl^* we repair it free of chnrge. Try it one month and 1 (! >,'- V *P??5w5h0Bd^^^HBOeZ we will refund your money if you are not perfectly .' . satisfied. l^of tl??se organs wilt t>e sold at #31.76. || 0<jR RELIABILITY IS ESTABLISHED ^ e ...?!r>~1 * not dealt, with us ask your neighbor at>out us.write T ' :' ~^ST ttrJQJ* the publisher of this puj>er or Metropolitan National Bank, or Corn Exchange Nat. Bank, Chicago; or Herman Exchange Bank. New York; or anv railroad or express company in Chicago. W> ha>e a rnpiial or o.er $700.01.0.<M>, occupy entire one of the largest business blocks in Chicago, and employ nearly 3.0<*> p?ople in our own building. ?>. SELL ORGANS AT *22.00 sod op: PIANOS, $11M)0 and jp: also everything in musical instruments at lowe.-t wholesale pti.-e-. Write for free special organ, piano ar.d musical instrument catalogue. Address. (Vars. lioobuck 4 Co. are tkorooshlj reliable.?Editor.) SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. (inc.). Fuiton. Dusriaines and Waymnn S!?.. CHICAGO* ILL-* - iaagjas f ^ <?% ? m y~^~^ &*&&on | | vsfrsgf" i jrft k jle ha i | mcot | ^"33srrv?r.""a' 3*5 ROCK HILL BU8GY COMPANY. For Sale by W. I*. ROOF, Lexington, H. C. GREG2RY-RHHA TfiULE CO., MATTHEWS & B0UKNI6HT, Columbia, S. G\. Leesvllie, S. C. May 11? ly.