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The Lexi ngton Dispatch Burned April 25th; rebuilt July 19. 1894. tr. M. HARM AN. Editor and Tubiisher. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEI NESDAY. OCTOBER 2T>. 180'h. THE DISPENSARY MUDDLE. We have waited patiently for the development of all the facts connected with the alleged, [we use the word advisedly] disf eusaray scandal which the public has recently heard so much cf before expressing an opinion on the issues joined. True all the facts ? - i -1 !_ __ *f_ ir are not yet id, hs mi. * <iuu, nuu was the CoaamissioDer until deposed by Mr. Douthit, who in turn was given the grand bounce by the majority faction of the State Board of Control, has given public notice that he will at some future day Dot yet named, give to the public his side of the controversy; but enough has been unfolded to lead an intelligent aod fair minded reader to the conclusion that there has been a great deal mpre smoke than fire; too many broad and sweeping assertions and too little proof to convince one of their correctness; too much politics and jealousy, consequently bad management of the dis pessary and backbiting amoDg its officials, and a very little display of business judgment and a lack of harmony which are so essential to the successful working of that institution. Nothing criminal has so far been developed but a vague aod indefinite reference to the word "stealing,'' but as the article wherein it occurred was so illtimed and iltempered that it cannot be entertained by a reasonable mind. Negligence, incompetency, laziness and a genera) disregard of the instructions of the State Board of Control are the counts in the bill of indictment. These evils probably exist in many private enterprises today, because it itnatural that where so large a number of persons are employed there must be some sfflicted with one or more of the evils mentioned above. Theie is no way to guard against them and the olny remedy is to do as the board has done, root out the evils. Without taking sides in the controversy the matte., boiled to cold and unvarnished facts, seems to us to be that Douthit, the Commissioner pleads guilty to the charge that he dis obeyed the instructions of the Board in that he did at divers times retail iUa Ci/v^/v dinnnnoorr? Kill wtiib&jf at iuc uiaic uioj^cuoaij w?> puts in an excuse to condone the offence that he did so under, a misapprehension. Ouzts, the erstwhile book-keeper, enters a plea of guilt} to the same charge, and excuses himself on the ground that be did but obey the orders of his superior. Having entered these pleas a trial was unnecessary and they were discharged from office. Black, the shipping clerk, admits that it is possible that some mistakes may have occurred in filling orders and billing good?, but contends that the errors, if any, were of such a nature as weie liable to occur in any well regulated wholesale house. These, in a nutshell, are the facta which have given rise to so much newspaper controversy and which has been used by the enemise of the dispensary system of controlling the sale of liquor, to briDg it into disrepute. Amid ail the dust which has been raised, it is a remaikable coincident that cot one word "has been uttered derogatory a- 1 ^Uodf Tko o^rn/>fttpfl LU LUC CJOlCUi UOVll. J-uv HUIVV...V of high license, which is but another name for the open salooD, have sought to tear down the dispensary only by attacking the personal integrity tnd business character of its employees. "Weak indeed must be the contentions of those who have to resort to sucb illogical and disreputable methods to accomplish their ends. Strong indeed must be the system which is so impregnable as to force its enemies into such weak and untenable a position. No matter what may be said against the misdeeds of Douthit and r>,i<7ta nr for that matter anv one V/U<iVU) V#? *V* ?? - 9/ else, the fact remains uncontradicted and uncontradictable that there are honest men connected with the dispensary, and that there are thousands more in the State who would gladly accept a position there were au op portunitj given them to do so, hence it is certain that the dispensary will not fall through for the lack of honest men to transact its business. The difficulty with the dispensary has been, as we see it, in recent years too many bosses. The effort has been directed to make it more of a political machine, through which friend* a~e rewarded and enemies punished, rather than a business one where merit and competency are tests for prefer- ! ment- That system, under such conditions cannot be managed so as to g;ve the best results for which it was called into existence, no matter how meritorious the principles of the system ma> be or how stroDgly they appeal to the judgment and sympathies of the people for suppoit, { hence, in order that the system may i . accomplish the purposes intended? J curtailment of the drink habit?it J should be divorced from all entagling < alliaocee, taken out of politics *nd ] all discordant elements be removed This can be done, we submi% by returning to such a government that we bad during the first years of its existenc: Let the Commissioner be elected I y the Legislature and de volving the duties now entrusted to the State Board of Control upon an advisory bjard consisting of the Governor, Comptroller General and Attorney General who shall advise with the Commissioner in the manage ment of the dispensary. Such an an arrangement would have a wholesome tffect and put a check to the evils which have crept into its man age merit. Other towns and cities throughout the State have some kind of businets organization which has for its pur pubt; tuc uu>i.'iv/^'iu?7UK \jt ?<ij^ trial, ecoi ouaicial and miteral interests of the place v\here they exist We have cartf ally watched and noticed with much pleasure the good result'', as reported in the newspapers and through other sources, which have been accomplished solely through the influence of these organizations. Why cannot the business men of Lexington form such an organization to work for the growth of the town and the extension of its business interests. If we expect in this age when the race for success is to the swift and the dollars comes to the active and energetic, to quietly sit down in idleness and indolence and spend the balance of our days in frightening capital and enterprise away so that they will not come thitherwards by shoutiDg at the top of our voices, "hard times/' "the town is dead," and imagine that the only thing God created us for is to 4V.O \rto nut fnrfVt fVic.it 1 UWi J iU^/ Jk/MW A V* VM more progressive neighbors to build up their town, we repeat, that if we expect to be-ter our condition by such methods, then we will awake when it is too late to a realization that while we slept the tide of fortune passed us by and rewarded more thrifty and industrious communities. These organizations, as we have said before, have been very successful elsewhere in attracting the attention of capital and productive of splendid reeultp. and there is no earthly reason, unless it be carelessness or indifference, wh j one would not work as satisfactorily here as well as elsewhere. "We can rest assured of one thing and that is, nothing will be accomplished along the line of progress through inactivity. We must put our shoulders to the wheel and keep pushing ic along. We must put forth a united effort and use every legitimate meantat our command to build up ouj town. Let us get together ami do something for the prosperity of Lex in? ton. E ich one of us can do some o ~ ting no matter how small, it is from small things that great results follow. The effort is well worth trying so let as be up and doing. The construction of a cigar box may seem to be a very simple mattei to the novice; but the box passes through 10 different processes before it is ready for the cigars. Important to All Tax Payers All able-bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and GO year*are liable to pay a poll tax of SI 00; except Confederate soldiers who ar? exempt at 50 years of age. Tht penalty now imposed for non payment of poll tax is not more than 810 or not more than 20 days cn .tbi chaingang. Commutation Rjad Tax $2 io lieu of working the public reads and must be paid at the time of paying general taxes to the County Treasurer. All persons owning property oi paying taxes for others in more thai one township are requested to call for receipts in each township ii which they live. This is important as additional cost and penalty may not be attached. Prompt attention will be given by the Treasurer to thost who wish to pay their taxes through the mails by checks, money orders, etc. Don't forget to stamp checks. Meet the Treasurer promptly or his rounds through the county. - SICK WOMEN are invited to consult Dr. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician to the In valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, X. Y., bv letter, without fee or charge of any kind. Dr. Pierce is a specialist in the diseases of women. He has treated over half-a-million women for diseases of the womanly organs and ninety-eight out of every hundred women he has treated have been absolutely and perfectly cured. Kvery letter received by Dr. Pierce, is treated as a purely personal and private communication and its contents guarded as a sacred confidence. All answers to these letters are sent in sealed envelopes hearing upon them no printing or advertising whatever. Write to the doctor. It is no use for sick women to write to a man unless he is a doctor. It is no use to " write to a woman " unless the woman is a doctor. Write to a woman a1>out cookery or any branch of housekeeping, liccause she is a woman and knows. But it is of no use to write to a woman al>out disease unless she has a doctor's training and diploma. A woman who isn't a doctor is just as dan' Itcrous as a man who isn't a doctor, when she undertakes to treat disease. There is no qualified woman physician so far as is known connected with any proprietary medicine put up for women, j Kven the "bearded woman." the ;/,'</// who advertises "write to a woman" is not a qualified physician and stands too much in fear of the law to claim that he is. There is no other physician, male or female, who, like I)r. Tierce has a record of over thirty years, as chief consulting physician of a well known institution, making a specialty of the private treatment of women's diseases. . Write to ihr doctor?Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. V. Women realize Dr. Tierce's ability j when they read his great work the Com- < mon Sense Medical Adviser, iooS-pages; j sent free on receipt of stamps to defray expense of mailing onfv. Send 21 onerent stamps for paper-bound edition, or ;r stamps for cloth. Address Dr. R. V. Tierce, Buffalo, N. Y. ??? ?1?? ? THE COUNTY PAIR. The Third Annual Fair of the L'-xington County Fair Association is now in full blast ami there is no longer a question as to its success. For about a week meD have been kept busy beaulihiog the grounds, putting up new stalls, making coops in the poultry department, enlarging the arena, improving the swine and the other departments. The whole has undergone a fairy like cbaDge and there is an animated scene of moving humanity upon whose ? % ? countenance is depicted woncirous amazement and bewildering surprise at the wondetftil transformation which has taken p.ace in so short a time. It is now a bee hive of human skill and industry wherein is stored the lnndiw r\ cf the home, the shop and the products of the farm, and forest and field. Every department is absolutely oveiflowing with exhibits representing the skill of our fair women and the thrift of our industrious men. The stock department is unusual fine, the entries large and the exhib's would be very creditable to any State fair. Notwithstanding that between sixty and seventy new stalls had been built to accommodate the horses, they all are occupied and more are in demand. The poultry department is also full to oveiflowing with fine exhibits. In this department, like that of the stock, extensive additions has been made to provide for an increased en try, yet there was not room to meet the demand and when we left the ground workmen were busy making new coops. The same condition prevails in the space allotted to the other departments. The cry was invariably for more room/' The attendance is very large considering that it is the first day of the fair. Oar streets are crowded with visitors who have on their holi day attire and seem to be enjoying themselves. The people of the Sandy Ran section are mingling with their friends of the Peak neighborhood; the hands of the people from Chinquapin township grasps the hands of those from Congaree in warm friendship; the sand hill boys are j ''sitting up" to the Fork girls flirting for all there is in it, while the Fork boys are talking "soft nonsense" to the sand hill girls, and everything goes on as merrily as a marriage bell. We extend to all a most hearty and cordial welcome and bespeak for all a pleasant visit. The degree of masonry has been conferred upon Rear Admiral Schley by Benj. French L)dge in Washing ton, D. C. After the ceremony Admiral Schley held a reception and was given an ovation. Over a thousand people were present. All eyes are turned Sehleyward. How's This! We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, 0. We the undersigued have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Walding, Kinnan & Margin, Wolesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken interoally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sjstem. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by druggists. Testimonials free. Received With- Delight by Ladies. The Nov. number of the Delineator is called the Early Winter Number, and contains, in addition to the usual authoritative announcement of fashion's seasonable dicta, a generous amount of literary matter of exceptional excellence and a profusion of household and social discussions of real interest woith. A charming rjmance brought to a happy denouncment in picturesque Japan finds title in A Tea House Wooing. A singulaily thoughtful essay with a pleasant reminiscent touch is Imagi native Literature for Children. The Woith and Woitllessnessof Person?l Beauty, invites and assists the read ?v to a ready verdict. The Delinea tor is the Woman's Favorite Magazine, and is issued by the famous fashion publishers, The Bulteiick Publishing Co, (Limited), at 7 to 17 West Thirteenth Street, New York, at the romuikably low rate of ?1 00 for a yeai's subscription, or lo cents per copy. A Woman's Letter. Coolidge, Ky , Aug 1st, 1808. I have beeu suffering from Female troubles and was unable to get relief, I was persuaded to try Benedicts, and after one months treatment I can say I am fully restored. I recommend your remedy to suffering women. Mrs. H. It. Gilreath. Sold by Julian E Knuffman. Masonic. _A. A regular commuuication of Po- j TvKmaria Lodtre, No. 151, A F. M. i will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak, ! S. C., Ssturdav evening, November 11, 18'JD, at 7 o'clock sharp. The E. A.. d<gree will be conferred. John C. Swvgert, Mas^r. An expedition consisting entirely of women, Las been formed in Australia to explore the Solomon islands, the home of the liercest cannibals known. Hitherto white men have been able to penetrate only a few miles inland. A Kansas soldier, by way of illustrating the civilizing influences that are at woik in Manila, says that when the city surrendered to the Americans there was not a saloon on the main street of the city, but that five months later he counted 132 Norwegian legislators propose that girls who do not know how to knit, sew, wash and cook, should be refused permission to marry. Daugh 1 ters of wealthy men are not to be excepted. Every grower of b ets has noticed the small buds that appear near the top of the root. These are indeed miniature plant?, and, if cut out and planted, just as potato e}es are, each will next season produce a perfect beet plant. No Lorg Tunnels for Her. "Don't you wish,'' he asked, looking soulfully into her eyes, "that the tunnels on this line were ten times as long?'' "No," she answered, emphatically. It sti uck him like a dash of cold water in the face. Instantly it dawned upon him that she no loDger loved him. They always light the car lamp? when coming to tne long tunnel?, she added, "and they don't for the short ones." Shealy's New York Basket Store Is now in full blast, loading its customers down with goods purchased at unpredecented bargain prices. No other store offer such big valuee, nc other store can afford to do so because we buy for cash and get the cream of the market at the lowest figures. Our stock consist in pait of CLOTHING, SHOES, NOTIONS, EMBROIDERY, TRIMMINGS, DRESS GOODS, LADIES CAPES. All Goods Just Received LEXINGTON, S. C. October Ib-tf. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esqui e, Probate Judge. TTTHEBEAS, MRS. MARY A. HARSEY VV made suit to me. tograut her letters of administration of the Estate of aLd effects of Samuel Hirsey, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and credii tors of the said Samuel Harsey. de ceased, that they be and appear before me, m the Court of Probate to be held at Lexington C. H., on the 3J.h day ot Octcb r next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock ! in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand. th:s 18th day of k . *Qi.n V/LtUUrr, xX<lMw l/UUi'' 1, GEORGE S. DLAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 18th day of Ec.ober. 1899, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2.vCU Trespass Notice. All persons are positive forbidden to trespass cpon the lands of the undersigned, ti-her by hunting, with or without bird dogs, fishing or in any manner whatever. The law will be enforced against a!l persons so trespassing PRESTON COR LEY. WILLIE 8FNN MARIAN MATIIIAS. JOHN MVIHIAS fOHN HENDKIX, MRS. HENRIETTA E. ROOF. October 18. 1899. 4w?2. WANTED SEVERAL BRIGHT AND honest persons to repres.nt us as Managers in this and close by counties Sdary $900 a jear andexpe-S'-s Straight, bona fide, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our references, anj bank in any town. It is nninly cfti.-e w -rk conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self addrtssed stamped envelope. T.iE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. 3, CL.cu^o. October 11. 4ji. A. ( ar oi" High G ra de Guano and Acid, .Inst Received. (For Small Grain.) S. T. K? PEOSFERIIY, S. C. October 6, 1399. 3a 30 K HAIR SWITCH FREE Jjhk ON EASY CONDITIONS. mm'\ * Cut this ad. out ?nd mail to us. Send a ftm.'tJ small sample of your hair.cn t close to the V w^k roots. SESD St) MONEY; we will make and \arj* send yon !>y mail. postpaid, a FINE HUMAN tHAIR SWITCH, an exact match, made -2 inches long front selected human hair, 2.'4' ounces', short stem. We will inclose in package with switch sufficient postage to return it to us If not perfectly satisfactory, but If found exactly as represented and most extraordinary value and you wish to keep it.either aenci us $1.50 by mall within 10 data orTAKE ORDERS FUR ? SWITCHES AT ?i.50 EACH among your friends and send to its without any money, we to send the 3 switches to them direct by mail, to be paid f?r 10 days after received If perfectly satisfactory .and joucan theu ha*e the switch we send you free for your trouble. WeRi,e Planus, Organs, Sewing Machines, Dishes. Furniture, Wntehe?, Bicycles, Cameras and other premiums for taking orders for Our Switches. One ladyearned a Piano In Bflern days, one a Sewing Machine In 2 riars. Order u Switch atoneeor irrlte to-day for FREE PR KM I I'M OFFER. Address, Ladies' Hair Emporium, Chicago. SEND ONE DOLLAR _ ? ! wkiteplainlylettering 5 wanted, and we will send B you by freight, freight 1 examination, this handsome ?sfft Royal Blue Marble Grace- tj3sStfl OftS stone, guaranteeing safe J z? i and equal to stones that aaent ^tlur S^erhil prepay the freigbt to {? sny point east of the- '.r & Roekr Mountains. THIS HAHD50MEORAVEST0KEisnt-.de.nit. traced, letteredand polished in very latest style, from Gnest Royal Blue Close Gialn Marhle, ls*non-destrurtit.le, and has a rich, hlchly polished, unfading color. Wra.eslnne Is 20 inrhes hiah, IB Inches wide at base. Wrlteforpricesonotherslslesaodsbes Address, SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO., CHICAGO. filJfflflfl'iniiEfffll Reliable persons of a mechanical or Inventive mind desiring a trip to the Paris Exposition, with good salary and expenses paid, should write The PATENT RF.COKD. Hal timer?, Md. TAX COLLECTION. I* ILL ATTEND 1 HE FOLLOWING mentioned pLcta ior the purpose of receiving tor lb? >ear 1890 viz: Lt xitigton O H., from lf?;h to the 28th of October, 'NH'.V inclusive. Jbookland Monday. October 30 W. N. Martin's, Tuc-cUy, October 31, morning. Archie Wo'.ic's, Tee duv. October 31, afternoon. Sandy Kun. Wednesday, November 1. S-.vatse.i. Thursday, November 2. Gaston, Friday, Novtmbr 3. Saxe Gotha Mills, Saturday, November 1, m ruing. Barr's Landing, Monday, November G. morning. G F. Keislcr's, Monday, November G, afternoon Crap's Mill, Tuesday. November 7, morning. Crout'o Stcre, Tneday, November 7, af ternoon. Cro.-s Ronds, Monday, November 13, morning. J. J. Mack's, Monday, November 13, afternoon. D. F. Shun pert, Tuesday, November 14 Carson Able, Weduesday, November i5, morning. Wm. Westmoreland, Wednesday, November 15. afternoon. Batesbnrg. Ttmrsday, November 16. Leesville, Friday, November 17. Summit, Saturday, November 18, morn ing. Lewiedale, Saturday, November 18, afte' noon. Joshua Sh'alv's. Monday, November 20, afternoon. Chapin, Tuesday, November 21. Cross Roads, Wednesday, November 22, morning. Peak, Wednesday, November 22, afternoon. Peak, Thursday. November 23 morning. Spring Hill. Thursday, November 23, afternoon Hilton, Fridav. November 21, morning. White Rock, Friday, November 24, afternoon. Irmo, Saturday, November 25. Balance of the time at Lexington C. H.. until December 31*t, lb?9, when the books wil: close. TAX LEVY. For State purposes, five mills 5 '4 Constitutional School tax 3 44 Ordinary County tax 3 County Special.., A Total mills 11J Poll Tax $1.00. Broad River Township for C. N. and L. R. B Interest on R. R. bonds 2^ mill* For retiring bonds 2 mills To4al for Broad River 15J mills Fork Township for C. N and L. E. R. Interest on R. R, bonds 2 mire For retiring R. R. bonds 2 mills Total for Fork 15$ mills Saluda Township for C. X. and L. R. R Interest on R. R. bonds 2} mills ; For retiring bonds 2 mills Te'a1 levy for Salnda 15^ mills Tbe Treasurer entertains the hope that all tax payers will settle promptly and save the unpleasant doty of issuing executions. J. 8. DERRICK, Treasurer Lexington Co., S. C. Sept. 13. 1898?td. IIENDRIX'S MILLINERY OPENING "Lccsvillo, S. O. BY MISS ETHEL ADKISSON. Immense stock of Patterns, Hats, Sailors, Ladies' Cloaks and Jackets. Newest Designs. Lowest Prices Give us a Call. 4w5l. Final Discharge. NOTI E IS HERFBY GIVEN TO ALL persons interested that I will apply to the Hor. Geo. S. Drafts Judge of Probate in and for the County of LexiDgton, State of South Carolina, on the 2nd day of November, 1899, for a final discharge as Administrator of Estate of Mrs. Sallie Dent, di cea ;ed. H. A. 8PANN. Administrator. October 4 1869.-4?50. Final Discharge. "VfOriCE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL 1.1 persons interested that I will apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge ol Probate in and for the County of Lexingt n. State of South Carolina, on the 30th day of October, 1899. for a final discharge as Administrator ot the Estate of Mrs. K\te A. Shall, deceased. WILLIAM A. SHULL Administrator. September 28:b, 1899. 4w?0. ALL BIO BOXING EVENTS Are Best Illustrated and Described In POLICE GAZETTE The World-Famous . . . . Patron of Sports. $1.00-13 WEEK8-$1.00 MAILED TO YOUR ADDRESS. RICHARD K. FOX, Publisher, Franklin Square, New York. LEESVILLE COLLEGE. Moral and religious tone unexcelled. Co education, the nat oral 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. Board reduced by domestic work to $6 per month. T. R FUVVFR PrAQ. July 26?3m Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Only First Claas Companies Represented, S.e my List of Giants: Assets 16.296,555 /FTNA LIFE. of Hartford, C.?nu 47,584,967 FIDELITY AND CASUALTY, oiNewYurk 3.291595 My Companies, are Popular, Strong and RtliibJe. No one can give your business better attention; no one can give you bitter protection; no one can give you tetter rates. /?"BEFJRE INSURING SEE-fe^ j Rice 15. Ilarman, General Insurance Aeent, LEXINGTON S. C J Money to Loan ON FARMING lands, easy pay- ( ments. No commissions charged, j Borrower pays actual cost of perfecting j loau. later st S per cent. JOHN b. PALMER & SON. Columbia, S. C. or G. T. GRAHAM, Attorney, Lexington, S. C. September 20?6mos. Notice, Overseers. I 4 LL OVERSEERS ARE HEREBY j notified to have their respective sections of road pat in good condition at once. They n tut remove all loose rock* from the road b-d and pat same in first c!h>s traveling condition. Gates and bridges mast be kept np. GEORGE H. KOON, Snfmrvisor. Sept ml el* 27! b, 1S29 tf. [ THE NEW SHOE AND : GENT'S FURNISHING STORE P. C. PRICE CO. ; We respectfully invite the working people of Lexington county to come to cnr New ' Store, Nus. tX)0 and 902 Gervais Street, Cob.mbia, S C., and examine our new goods. Tie fetock combts of a complete line of * MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, together with a full line of Hats and Gent's Furnishings. Our buyer has just returned from Boston and New York with a cnmnlpfp line nf New Shnc? ef oil the Infect ctilec qualities and colors at prices that wi.l interest jou We call your especial attentiou to i oar line ot Farmers'Plantation shoes. (Foarteen years' experience as thoe salesman euables us to understand what yon need in these goods.) We can supply jour demand rn Our Gent's Furnishing Department. tVe make a specialty in Pants for Men and Bovs. We solicit your orders. For Men and B03S we have a big iine of Hats. Caps, Dress Shirts, Negligee Shirts, Working Shirts 'ollars, C.ffs, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Uncerwear, Suspenders, Hose, Umbrellas. Crunks, Valices Ac. ^SfREMEMBER we will not Misrepresent any goods, and respectfully ask you to ' ftvnr tis with innr P. C. PRICE & CO., Nos. 900 and 902 Gervais St., Columbia, S. C. I To lie People j el kifton: | We have the Finest Line of i NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS, U^CICDV I IVWIUI \ I I UNDERWEAR, ETC., in the City. MILLINERY. All the Latest Novelties at Low Prices. We Guarantee all Goods as Represented WE SOLICIT A SHARE OF YOUR TRADE. TEUMP <3z MOOBE, : (Successors N. W. Trump.) 1517 Main. St, Columbia, S. C. September 23-tf. j . I FOR Cxfjibition of Stock, AT THE T?f Vy T v M"y ir !r \i y T WEDNESDAY 10 A. M. ->>?-???COUNTY RAISED. 224 Stallion, two years old. 225 Stallion, three years old. 226 Stallion, four years old or over. 227 Colt, either sex, under 1 year old. 228 Colt, either sex, 1 year old. 286 Single Harness Horses. 233 Matched Horses. 237 Single Harness Mares. 234 Matched Mares. 238 Saddle Horses. 239 Saddle Mares, open to the World. 258 Jennets. } ?I?? t0 the W?rR 235 Matched Horses, one of either sex. 248 Pairs Harness Mules. 250 Mules, two rears old. 7 V 251 Mules, one year old. 249 Single Harness Mules. 252 Mule Colts. THURSDAY, 9 A. M. Ai.l Cattle Exhibited in Ark.va. -??<?<COUNTY RAISED. -????j 229 Geldings, two years old. 229J Fillies, two years old. 230 Brood Marcs and Colts. | OWNED BY RESIDENTS OF STATE. 240 Matched Horses. 241 Matched Mares. j 243 Single Harness Horses. 244 Single Harness Mares. 245 Saddle Horses. 24M Saddle Mares. v 247 Combination Horse or Mare, County Raised. COUNTY RAISED. ] 231 Ponies, under fourteen hands, ridden by boy I, under twelve years. is 232 Ponies, under fourteen hands, ridden by girl under twelve years. 242 Matched Horses, one either sex. OWNED BY RESIDENTS IN STATE. ? f 253 Mares and Mule Colts, open to the World. I j 2o4 Pairs of Harness Mules. ] 2>~> Single Harness Mules. [200 Combination Mulos. ->???FRIDAY. ->>?<?<:9\ A. M. All Premium Cattle Displayed in Arena. 2, 12 M. All Premium Horses and Mules Displayed in Arena. LEXINGTON' MARKET, A CORRECTED WEEKLY BY THE MERCHANTS. EJacou Haras.ii t 8 a <0 I Sides. " " 6K* a I Shoulders, " " a | Lard, per Us a s Flour, per ewt 20,) a 250 Porn, perbu G5 a "0 Peas. " " C5 a so Pats. " " S5 a -to j Foddor. per owt 75 a SO 1 Sweet Potatoes, per bu coaTO J Rice. per lb 4l4a5 Setter, per t& 15 a 20 t Egtrs,perdoz lOa1^ TurKeys. per lb ... S a 10 I ?eese. perpr. 60 a SO J Phiekens tier in ~ ?? , iv a iv Beeswax, per & 15 a 20 Beef, per ft 8 a 10 Pork, " " s a 10 jj Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 COTTON MARKET. Lexington?Middling. 7 V 3olunibia.?Middling. 1-16. Charleston.?Middling 0 13-16. Vugusta.?Middling. Albert M. Boozer, ^ Attorney at Law, COLU3IB1A, S*. C. ^ Especial attention given to business enrasted to him by his fellow citizens of exington county. Office: 1009 Main Street, over T. B. vughtry A Co. February 28 - tf. I. (il ls, ft STANLEY, ^ Surgeon Dentist, 14*-d3 3Jaln St., a )ver Messrs. tstautley Bros'. China Store. M (Y. M. C. A. Building.) 9 COLU3IBIA, S. C. 9 January 16 -ly. flfl rHILTOlT'S" 9 nainii ntinr I uuian uunt, ^ A SYfliJ?. i Unique?unlike any other congh prepa- jjk ation. The quick* s"t to stop a cough and ^ o remove soreness from the lungs. 25c. THE MURRAY DRUG CO., COLUMPIA R C For Sale at THE EAZ vAR. A Aug. 18 ly. ANDREW CRAWFORD fT ^W.' s. c. J PRACTICES IN THE STATE AND Federal Courts, and offers his profeeuonai services to the citizens oi Lexington Qounty. October 18?ly. EDWARD L. ASBILL, 4 Attorney at Law, LEESYILI.E, S. C. Practices in all the Courts. A Business solicited. Sept. 30?6m 0. M. Efird. F. E. Dreheb. EFIRD &DREHER, i Attorneys at Law, A IEXINST0N, C. H., 8. C. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One nember of the firm will always be at office, JM Lexington, S. C. '* June 17?6m LEXINGTON CAWIMCC OAWV jm v inuj unm\. OEPOSITS RECEIVED SUBJECT TO CHECK. W. I?. ROOF, Cashier. DIRECTORS: Ulen Jones, W. P. Hoof, C. M. Eftrd, E. Hilton James E. Hendrix. \ EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD. Deposits of $1 and upwards received ai I nterest at 5 per cent, per annum allowed, >oyable April and October. September 21? tf CAROLINA * NATIONAL BANE, COLUMBIA, S.< \ VTATE, CITY AM COUNTY DEPOSITORY. i Paid up Capital ... $100,000 Surplus Profits . - - 150,000 Savings Department* Deposits of $5.00 and upwards received. | nterest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. JJ oer annum. W. A. CLARK, President. """*1 Wilie Jo:.*es, Cashier. l>ecember 4?ly. [Hardware.' have moved our"558 aa^^toek r>f Hardware's* tbe'S* J POST (IFPIdlS RIM M. V X \/ Jl A A v JL? -MS V ** Where we will keep a flrst class line ? f Hardware of all kiiid-, including i PAINTS. OIL. GLASS. NAII.S AND IRON. ^ We have a full line of GUNS, PISTOLS soil CUTLERY which we are selling che p. I I we invite j aH our Lexington friends | to call and see us before I buying. Dial Hardware Co., COLUMBIA. S. C. W September sc.?iy. j ^ "deep wells." j Having recently furchased a a first class outfit for boring deep wells, ho?e interested in a snppl? of fresh, pure rater shou'd consult m^at Lux ngtoneither n pers m cr by mail. Sitisf iction guaran- j ee.l, an 1 your p itronage solicited. J a. .i. * LEXINGTON S C. Jun> !3, 1899. iy. EVERYBODY j p.t time?, mo e or less, needs a regnlat irg meoi one Feel languid and dull, energy etrergth and appetite gon<! d >.eed something to clear up the sys- ^ tern tf-d n stor- it to a healthier conditio i. II lton's Liver and Kidney R guiator meets these rtquiremen-s. Excels as a remedy in habitual constipation, indigestion and all their attending ills, and as a regulator to the kidnevs. 3c., f.Oc. and $1 00 bottles Wholesale bv MUKRAY DRUG CO., Columbia, S C. For Sale at the BaZAAK, Marli-ly. '