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jfc- V." > ? V * . # ;'HE^ ' BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM ?IN? Wescrn South Carolina. RATES REASONABLE. SUBSCRIPTION $1 PER ANNUM JOB PRINTING A SPEC1AITY. "bargains. V 1 ' II [LADIES'SHOES The Lexington Dispatch,! ?. lepresentative newspaper. ?overs Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Eihe a Blanket. VOL. XXX. LEXIXGTOX, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1900. NO. 19 .iffiLl! GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, -W. S. 3^E02TCICT02T, TIE2., (SV" ? I toao MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, 8. C? fiD ' MulfWr=J^C3J Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. M p-f \ SZr October is?t"* M& I ? I We have about 350 pairs of Hand Turn and Hand Welt $2 50, $3.00 and $3.50 Ladies'Shoes. Most of them small sizes that are odd lots from one and two sea- 1 sons that^pe intend to close out We 1 need room lor Spring Shoes is the reason for this low price. This is the time for yon to save money. * aiti it wrmifl i nt in Ui\Li mT& A tm i i LETTIEIES, THE SHOE MAN, 1603 Main Street COLUMBIA, S. C. September 20 6m. ?========================-t ?T? ?? M FRUIT TRIES ? W That Grow and Bear Fruit. al Writ? for our 60 page IIIfcw.. %S 'ust rated Catalogue and <0 oage pamphlet. "How to Plant and Cultivate an Orhard." Gives you that inormation you have so long wanted; tolls you all about JB those big red apples, lueious peaches, and Japan plums with theirorientalswpetness. g. all of which you have often >0^. wondered where the trees iPjVNi came from that produced /p ;$Sk them. fHH I EVERYTHING GOOD IN FRUITS. Jp ^Jv Unusal fine stock of SILVER >T* MAPLES.young.thrifty trees %jLiL ' smooth andstrai ht.thokind that live and grow off well. No old. rough trees. This is ?&$$?&?]& ihe most rapid growing roa/^/jJCjgHple and one of the mostbeau^^Sffi^Jtifnl shade trees. Write for prices and give * -SgjfcgP !ist ?* wantsJ. Van liodley Nnrsery Co., Pomona., N. C. ilMliral OF SOUTH CAROLINA State, City & County Depository COLUMBIA, S. C. Capital Paid in Full $150,000 00 Surplus 3 ">,000.00 Liabilities of Stockholders.... 150,000.00 $335,000.00 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest at the rate of 4 per centum per annum paid on deposits in this departm ent TRUST JDRPAR1MENT. This P~ \k under special provision of its charter exercises the office of Executor, Administrator, Trustee or Guardian of Es t&t6S. SAFETY DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Fire and Barglar proof safety deposit for rent from $4 00 to $12 00 per year. EDWIN W. ROBERTSON, x President, A. C. HASKELL, Vice President J. CALDWELL ROBERTSON, 2d Vice President G. M. BERB A, Cashier. February 12?ly. THE ciiim umni HIE COLUMBIA, S. C. ? capital $100,000 00 surplus 30,000 00 ESTABLISHED 1871. JAMES WOODtiOW, President JULIUS WAI KER. Vice President JEROME H. SAWYER. Cashier. DIRECTORS?James Woodrow, John A. Crawford, Julius H. Walker. C. Fiizsimraons, W. C. Wright W. H. Gibbes, John T. Sloan. T. T. Moore, J. L. Mimnangh, E. S. Joynes. This bank soLicrrs a share, if not all. of jour business, and will grant every favor consistent with safe and sound hanking. January 29, 1897?ly. Saw Mills, Light and Heavy, and Supplies. CHEAPEST AND PEST. C^Ca-t every day; wor< 180 hands. Lombard iron Works and Supply Co., AUGUSTA, GKOKG1A. January 27? GEORGE BRUITS MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C., JEWELER '"d REPAIRER Has a splendid stock of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware. A fine line of spectacles ana eyeglasses w ui> cveij yuo, all for sale at lowest prices. JS&* Bepairs on Watches first class qnickly done and guaranteed, at moderate prices. 60?tf. W. A. RECKLING, ^SSTIST, COLUMBIA, H. C., IS NOW MAKING THE BEST PTC tnres that can be bad in this country, and all who have never had a real fine picture, should dow try some of his latest styles. Specimens can be seen at his Gallery, up stairs, next to the Hub. I THE OPEN DOOR. Policy of tho Chinese Powers That Be. What the American Association in Shanghai Says About the Attitude of the Empress Dowager Toward the Reformers in China?The Association Recommends Concerted Action on the Part of the Powers. The China Association will Appeal to the British Government on the Same Subject?What the United States Government Proposes to do in the Premises. Shanghai, March 15,?The American Association here telegraphed to the United States Government today that the attitude of the Empress Dowager toward the reformers will upset the "open door" policy. They also say rebellion and anarchy are expected to the detriment of foreign interest, and advocate prompt concerted action on the part of the Powers. The Chinese Association will appeal to the British minister, Sir Charles McDonald on the same subject: Washington, March 15.?The cablegram from the American Association has been received at the State department and is under serious consideration. The Empress Dowager is persecuting with relentless hatred the reform party, goiDg so far as to resort to the barbarous practice of offering a large sum of money for the assassination of leading reformers. This reform element in China is believed to include nearly all of the Chinese who are disposed to elevate China into a civilized nation, following in the footsteps of Japan. They realize that this can only be done with the help of foreigners, and are therefore disposed to the "open door' as one of the measures to liberize and enlighten China through the introduction of foreign capital and foreign methods. It is . assumed that the basis of this representation from the American Association is an apprehension that the conservative party surrounding the Empress Dcwager in satisfying their animosity against the reformers will excite the dormant anti-foreign feeling among the masses of Chinese to a degree that will make the "open door" impossible of attainment. It is a curious fact that so far our minister to China, Mr. Conger, has made no representations to the State department touching this subject. He has reported to the department that serious attacks have been made upon the American missions in Shan Tung by the "Boxers," a powerful and numerous anti-foreign league of Chinese. It is this same organization which has attacked some of the French missionaries in that quarter of China, and have even carried their operations to the very doors of K!au Chau, the German holding in North China. Upon the minister's representations the State department has decided that an American war i ship shall be dispatched from the Manila to the nearest convenient port to the seat of discord, probably, in this case, Taku, at the mouth of Pie H) river, or Wei Hai Wei. It is expected, however, that the Chinese Government will be able to rep-ess the "Boxers" without any action on the part of the American war ship. It is distinctly understood that this little naval demonstration will have no connection with the struggle now going on between the Empress Dowager's party and the reformers, but this may be regarded as a matter of purely international politics with which our Government has no right to concern itself. It is probable, therefore, that this decision on our part indicates the character of the response that will be made by the department of State to the cablegram from the American Association. Do We Really Ta:te ? It would now seem from experi- j ments which have been carried on in -? t- * r- -r _ it.i I tne university 01 lows, mas we uu not taste maDy of the things which we eat at our daily me-als. It is as serted confidently that we merely smell them. If the nose is tightly closed in the ordinary man and he is blindfolded, he will not be able to ; distinguish coffee from water or a 1 weak solution of quinine. This has been proved by experiments made on many persons. Common coffee was ' said to be water; it was also said to j be quinine. Water was said to be "" 11 i ^ I coltee. Tea was caiiea ctuee. Turkey was called pork. Raw apple ! was called grape juice. Malt extract was sherry wine. Lard was pronounced butter. In short, experienced persons were unable to dis- I tinguish many common foods and j drinks when sensations of smell were removed, and the conclusion was | reached that a person might even practice economy in eating by merely blindfolding the eyes and substitute ; ing lard, pork and beef butter, turkey ! and venison, while if the further pre- j caution was taken to close the nose a very weak solution of quinine would pass for good coffee and vinegar for the most costly wine. Catarrh Cannot ho Cured. With Local Applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescril?ed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such won- i derful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. Hall's Family Fills are the best. Come to see us when in town. Bargains! DRY CC men's : it from iiea | i We Have the Ri : i WHOLES i THE CUT PRil I J. ( 1700 Main | March 7? 12mof. An Appsal to McEinley. Kentuckians Forget the President j Has Trouble of His Own. Frankfort, Ky., March 17.?Gov. Taylor spent the entire day at the ' Executive mansion today in confer- ; ence with Republican leaders, chief a nong whom were John W. Yerkes, of Danville, and D. W. Lindsay of this city. It is understood that a memorial to President McKinley ask- | ing him to intervene and take a hand j in the political-contest was the sub- j ject of the conference, but as several j of those called to the conference did j not arrive, the decision was not i I reached as to the exact terms of the ! message that will be sent tothePres- ! ident. Governor Taylor refused to- j night to talk about the appeal to President McKinley, but it is stated that the Governor has expressed the desire for the assistance of a small body of troops and also for support ; in the way of recognition of him as [ Governor. ..? Caught the Czar. Peter the Great was once very neatly caught in a trap by a jester attached to the court. The jester 1 wag noted for his cleverness in get The Constabulary. The Districts are Being Rearranged. Thirty-four Men. Columbia Stale. Governor McSweeney is now having Clerk Harris to rearrange the districts for the liquor constables. The force at present consists of 34 men of experience in the business. The assignments of the men to the new districts are now being made, and it is likely that they will be announced 5 in lew aays. Most of the members of the force have filed their bonds as required by the new Act of the General Assembly. | In the next few days all of the bonds are expected to be on file, and then \ the work of reorganization will be completed. I < That Throbbing: Headacho. ; Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved j their matchless merit for Sick and j Nervous Headaches. They make j pure blood and strong nerves and j build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cents. Money I back if not cured. Sold by J. E. j Kaufmann, Druggist. Trying to Set Prisoners Into Court. ; j Lexington, Ky, March 16 ?The cases of Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis were again called today before Police Judge Riley, j Judge George Denny, Jr., for the de- I fense, asked for a rule against Chief of Police John McD. Ross to show cause why the prisoners were not in j In oncmar .Tnrlorp liplrl < LUU1V IU WHOTTV** v -v.v. that, as be issued neither warrants nor mittamus in the case, and as tke Bargains!! IN ALL KINDS OF IODS, N( AND furnis: iiiinin^ mi ight Goods at thi SALE AND ] :e cash bargai 1 mooi Street, Colu ting himself and his friends out of j d fficulties. It happsned one day j that a cousin of his had incurred the czar's displeasure and was about to j be executed. The latter, therefore, presented himself before his imperial j majesty to beg for a reprieve. On seeing him approach, the czar, | divining his errand, cried: ' It is no good to come here. I swear I will not grant what you are going to ask." Immediately the jester went down on his knees, saying, "I beseech your impelial highness to put that scamp cousin of mine to death." The czar, thus caught in his own trap, could only laugh and pardon the condemned man. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cat or Bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve, the best in the World, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cares Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by J. E. Kaufmann, Di Ugg:8t. A new Modern Bicycle (1900 model) for sale cheap. Apply to Rice B. Harman, Lexington, S. C. , prisoners had been in charge of the I ! Sheriff, and not of the police, neither was the chief responsible, nor did his court have jurisdiction. He ! therefore ordered all records before him taken before the grand jury for investigation. Before the grand jury, Thomas B. Cromwell, who swore to the affidavits j against Powers and Davis, Police Chief and Captain John McD. Ross Jirry ReagaD, Detective Jenkins of o 1 nno 1 fnfno and firn Rnliliprfl. whfi I VUV lUtHl IVi VV UUV* V IT V wvav^.%..^ ...v were on the train when the arrests ! weremade, were examined. Numerous other witnesses were sent for. The grand jury determined to thoroughly investigate; and may issue summons for the prisoners themselves. To Curtail Trusts. Resolution Proposing Constitutional Amendment Introduced. Washington, March 15.?Representative Ray of New York, chairman of the House committtee on judiciary and at the head of a special sub committee on trusts, introduced the following j jint resolution, proposing an amendment to the constitution: "Resolved, etc., that the following i article be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States: "Article XVI. The Congress shall have power to , regulate and repress monopolies and , combinations; to create and dissolve , corporations and dispose of their property; to make all laws necessary , and proper for the execution of the ] foregoing powers. Such powers may ] be exercised by the several States in , any manner not in conflict with the laws of the United States." ( j A hen that mothers kittens is one t of the animal curiosities of Iowa. Bargains!!! , ITIONS! ! ? i i t HXXTCS. I b Very Lowest I 1 J RETAIL. N MERCHANT | re, : znbia, S. C.! A Narrow E3caps. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E Hart, of GrotoD, S. D. "Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four Djct)rs gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave i myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends | on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was adI vised to pet Dr. King'd New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God, I am saved and now a well and healthy woman." Trial bottles free at J E Kaufmann's Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and $1 00. Guaranteed or price refunded. t ? Full of Honors. t | ! "Still." said the old friend who had | called to converse with the venerable ; sage, "in your advancing age it must be a great comfort to know your fame is secure." | "Yes," replied the aged scientist ; "I am told there are a new disease | and a 5 cent cigar named for mo." Rott t ^BSOMJTEnrl Makes the food more de BOY At BAKmO POVi The State Fair. What Secretary Holloway Says of the ComiDg Show. Columbia State, March tc. Secretary Holloway, of the State Fair Society, is very hopeful of a very successful fair this year, commencing on October 29th and ending November 2nd. Letters from various officials in the different sections of the State indicate the pulling off of coats and rolling up of sleeves. They say they expect to work as they have never worked before. In the matter of art, Charleston artists will make a superb display. The Art League of Columbia is diligent in assisting in making the art show surpass anything ever shown in the art gallery of the society. The Winthrop school and others will be extensive exhibitors. The ladies who love flowers, too, are looking forward to the fair to make the finest display ever seen in this State. The society will pay railroad freight 11 ?u:u:i j li an cauiuiib lcicascu , >y ullu nm be a great inducement for an unsually large exhibit of stock, field crops, machinery, etc. Burpee & Co, of Philadelphia, Pa., }flfer $20 for the largest and best display of vegetables grown from their 3eed8. Spain's Greatest Need. Mr. R P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, 3. C. Weak nerves had caused jevere pains in the back of his head. Dn using Electric Biiters, America's greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, ill pain soon left him. He says this jrand medicine is what his country leeds. All America knows that it ;ures liver and kidney trouble, puriie8 the blood, tones up the stomach, itrengthens the nerves, puts vim, rigor and new life into every muscle, lerve and organ of the body. If veak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 ;ents. Sold by J. E. Kaufmann, Druggist. ? Rhode Island Democrats dominate a State Ticket and Adopt a Platform. Providence, R. I., March 15.?The Democratic State convention met here :oday for the nomination of State officers and the selection of delegates to the Democratic National convention. Nathan W. Littlefield was nominA^A/1 f/Nf riAT7ftt< nor uaiuu iui \jiv/TCiuwi. The platform adopted says in part: "No people sh( nld be annexed by the United States against their will, and however willing to come no people should be admitted except to equal rights. A republic cannot afford to have a subject population, constitution must always follow the fhg?a government of law and not of men. "When a corporation possesses the power to arbitrarily raise prices or depress wages it is in effect a trust. Every such trust existing in the United States chould be controlled by national legislation and when based upon a monopoly its special privileges should be abolished." The Chicago platform is endorsed and reaffirmed. m - smsria INSWS. To the Editor of the Dispatch: We are having fine weather at present and the farmers are making good use of it. Wheat is looking well, considering the very cold weather of February. Fruit trees are beginning to put forth their buds and we predict a bountiful crop. The lumber business seems to be on a boom. Mr. Wade Hall hi s more'orders than he can fill at present, and all the other mills are crowded with orders. Mr. F. B. Quattlebaum, a good j baking ^ Powder Hire i Vicious and wholesome mill man, boarded the train here last , evening bound for Waldo, Fla , on a | prospecting tour looking for timber ( and a good location for his mill. If j he should decide to move away we < will regret very much to lose so good ( a man and neighbor. , Mr. Mose Kneece ia erecting a | mill and gin just across the Aiken line, at the Old Hiram Mill Place, ( which will be quite a convenience for ] the people of that community. ? The chain gang passed here going , in the direction of Batesburg. The gang has been doing some work at j r??rvm \r;n t>i o no Tf TWO Q /Till f A I ( 31 1 C O V1U ill I AX x law jlu n wa \jUibV y a cariosity to those who have never j seen convicts before. I March 2,1900. < OBITUARY. i Margret Ann Lorick nee Kaigler, was born December 23rd, 1817, and i finished life's work February 18,1900, t making her life on earth 82 years, I 1 month and 25 days. She was < married to Samuel T. Lorick Sep- 1 tember 24, 1835, who preceded her 1 to the spirit land. This union was J blessed with two sons and two daugh- t ters; one son, both daughters and * a grandson went before her. f The subject of this notice was a < life long member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church. She not only pro- L fessed the name of Christ, but by \ her walk and conversation showed i that she followed him. Hers was t a living faith, hence the church and community will miss her, but our 1 loss is her eternal gain. She leaves t one son, seven grand children and s seven great grand children with 1 many friends to thank God for her t ? J ?-i i!/. j i. ; long ana useiui me, auu iu weep v around her grave as she was laid to s rest in the family cemetery. Her c funeral was preached by the writer t from Numbers 25:10. J. A. C. 8 ^ t Col. Jack China's Valet. s Dallas (Tex ) News. ^ c The dispatches say that Colonel Jack Chinn was with Geoble when the latter was shot, and that, dis- * daining the stream of bullets which continued to come from that mysterious window in the State House, he leaned over and ministered as best he could to the wants of his friend. Colonel Chinn is known all over the ? United States as one of the best race 1 starters in the country ana a man or unquestioned personal courage. "ColoDel Jack Chinn's knife," a murderous looking blade, is pretty well known. It is said Chinn never 1 permits this weapon to leave his pos- 1 session. Several years ago Colonel Chinn visited Texas. He brought with 1 him a negro valet, Sam. This negro bad been a slave in the Chinn family ? before the war began in the States, and idolized his youDg master. One I night while in Houston the darkey t came to Chinn and said: "Massa Jack, I'se goin out in cul- ? lud society heah tonight, an? I'd like i to borrow dat ivory handled six shooter of yours to take along." "Why, you black rascal,'* returned t the Colonel, "some of these Houston coons will take that gun away from t you and break it over your head." < The darky straightened up. Like ] his master he was a man of unques- 1 tioned nerve, and there was a pecu- 1 liar glitter in his eye as he said: ] "Massa Jack, you let ma hab dat gun, an* if I don't show up here wid ^ hit in de mawnin' you can go down * to de morguo an" throw down de sheet an' say: 'Lawd! don't he look natcherl!" Colonel Chinn's body servant was that night armed in a manner that entitled him to move in the best circles oi Airo American society m IIjuston. ( Lewis Ackerman, Goshen, Iud, says, "DeWitt's Little Early Iiisers always bring certain relief, cured my headache and never gripe." They gently cleanse and invigorate the bowels and liver. J. E. Kaufmann. ADVERTISING "RATES. Advertisements will be inserted at the rate of 75 cents per square of one inch space for first insertion, and 50 cents per inch for each subsequent insertion. Liberal contracts made with those wishing to advertise for three, six and thelve months. Notices in the local column 5 cents per line each insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of OLe cent a word, wLen they eiceed 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free. Address G. M. HABMAN, Editor and Publisher. ENGLAND JUBILANT Over tho War Situation in the M a # a soutu Aincaa ttecuDiic. Progress of Both Military and Political Events Favorable Beyond Expectation Destruction of Johannes burg by Boers Not Considered Likely?President Kruger Has Been Warned. London, March, 16,5 a. m.?Events are moving in the South African 2ampaign in a speedy and satifactory manner, from both the military and political points of view. It could be expected by the most sanguine Englishmen that they would take a turn so favorable. It appears that when Mij. Weston 2ut the railway north of Bloemfontein he thereby intercepted General loubert, who far from retiring from / I the campaign, was then coming south- ^ ward with 3,000 men, presumably to superintend the defense. Elaborate Jefense works three miles long had been prepared outside the town. No Boer wounded was left in Blosmfontein. When asked the reason by Lord Roberts, Mr.'Fraser replied: , 'The burghers do not like fish, and wouldn't care to go to Cope Town." The evidence goes to show that so far as the southern part of the Free States is concerned there will be no further resistance. It is understood ;hat Mr. Fraser, Mr. Wessels and)ther leaders are quite prepared to iccept the position of a self-governng British colony. The cheers which greeted the eadiDg in Parliament yesterday of he correspondence with the United States are reechoed throughout the :ountry. The speech of M. Delcase ias increased the satisfaction, and, ;aken with the general belief that Emperor Nicholas is personally averse a ftatt AttTTAnffAn in/ti/lnnfa i\j auj mici vcuiiuu^ i/uooo iuuuou^b spread the idea that there will be no urther attempt to interfere from any piarter. Mr. Montague White's threat in an American newspaper that the Boers vill sacrifice Johnnesburg and raze t to the ground if necessary, is not % aken very seriously. Mr. Chamberlain's statement that President Kruger has already been aken is not credited. The Times nggests that the burghers should >e warned that their farms will be axed as a guarantee against any lamage to British property, but no erious apprehensions are entertained if such conduct as Mr. White is said 0 have foreshadowed. J. B. Robinon, the millionaire mine owner, says le does not think the Boers would be 0 foolish. By the time Lord Roberts reaches he Vaal r:?er he will command some 10,000 men, while General Buller will lave 40,000. From the military joint of view the critics now think here is nothing to fear. Performed Too "Well. "The man whom I shall marry," laid the proud beauty, "must perorm three tasks." "Name the first," said the lover. "Go and umpire a ball game." He bowed and departed. After two months he returned, laving been discharged from the lospital cured. "Name the second task," he said. "Go and act as judge of the As )ury farls baby snow." In a week he presented himself igain. ''I owe my life to the Jersey )olice," he said. '-Name the third ask." "Attend a meeting of a bicycle :lub and state which, in your opinion 8 the best make of wheel." He went and returned. "Dearest," he said, "I am still in he ring. At last you will be mine!" "I have changed my mind," said ;he maiden. "In the first place, I :ould not marry a man of your personal appearance. In the second placp, I would be afraid to marry a n3n with such a record for pugnacity. Forgive me." After thinking the matter over be forgave her. He thought he might is well do so. And they were not married. A Woman's Letter. Coclidge, Ky , Aug 1st, 1808. I have been suffering from Female troubles and was unable to get relief, [ 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. R. Gilreath. Sold by Julian E. Kauffman. The largest tree in the world lies broken and petrified at the end of a defile in Northwestern Nevada. It is said to be GCG feet long. * A