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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, March 5, 1902. State Ne77s. Only 60 per cent, of the taxas has so far be paid. Five deaths occurred in the mill district of Columbia, in one day last week. A colored woman of Newberry atf?-? oAmmif, last Wednesday icm^/Lcu w ^ by taking laudanum. The railroads have agreed to further reduce the rates to Charleston on account of the Charleston exposition. The Observer says that "Newberry county is going to furnish her full oVioro nf randidatesfor this summer." I A 18 year-old negro of Greenwood, I pointed a gun at his sister, the gun went off and the negroess went to join the aDgel band. Senator Banks Caughman, of 3alauda, is an avowed candidate for Railroad Commissioner, and is in the race to win. A negro tramp, while attempting n to escape from a policeman at opartsirburg, threw himself under a moving train and had bis legs cut off. The Governor has pardoned Geo. McAllister, of Spartanburg, who was convicted of bigamy, and sentenced to five years on the chain gang. The Governor is in receipt cf a letter from Holley Hill, Berkeley county, complaining of persons dynamiting fish in the Santee river. Capt. R S. MorgaD, for the past 14 years bookkeeper of the Greenville daily News, recently died of pneumonia. He was 61 years old. The Rev. J. A. Sherer, D. D, pastor of St. Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran church, Charleston, has declined the call to Grace church, Winchester, Va. Charleston, it is said, will purchase a part of the land and buildings of the Exposition company and will use them for a surburban park, paying therefor $50,000. Thieves broke into the Seaboard Air Line depot at Cheraw recently, and cutting open the mail pouches, that the night train had left there, maf.tinor fthnr>k $100 out of the letter8. 6 13 - ? The gold mining plant of Williams & Wskeling, located about eight miles from Abbeville, was consumed by fire on the morning of the 28th nit. Loss about $5,000; insurance $1,700. W. K. Woodbury, the Negro Probate Judge of Georgetown county, has resigned under a dark cloud. The resignation has been accepted by the Governor, who will name his successor in a few days The Governor has approved of all the acts passed during the late General Assembly except four which he is withholding for more mature consideration. They are in danger of being vetoed. ?* * ^ TUe son 01 \jODgre8Bmuu juuiuw confirms the report that his father will be a candidate for United States Senator in the Democratic primary this summer. Is the "lamb being led to the slaughter?" Maj. James L. Boyd has brought a damage suit of $5,000 against the Blue Ridge railroad, for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the too sudden stopping of defendant's train at Adam's Crossing, throwing him violently against a eeat. The fight between Tillman and McLaurin is not the first that has occurred on the floor of the Senate. Scraps on the floor have occurred ? ci A. several times oetween oenatore in the days gone by, and no Senator was ever expelled for them either. A report comes from Charleston that Colonel Wm. Elliott, at present Congressman from the First Congressional District, has put on his fiffhtincr toca and will contest with " O" ? Hon. John L. McLaurin, with the balance of the aggregation, for a seat in the United States Senate. Dr. BulFs Pills for Liver Ills. One pill a dose. Box, 50 pills, 10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles, Biliousness, Impure Blood, Dyspepsia, Female Complaints, Stomach and Bowel Disorders. Dr. Bull's Pills never gripe. I A Printer G-reatly Surprised. "I never was so much surprised in my life, as I was with the results of using Chamberlain's Pain Balm,'' says Henry T. Crock, vpressman of the Asheville (N. C ) Gazette. tlI contracted a severe case of rheumatism early last winter by getting my feet wet. I tried several thiogs for it without benefit. One day while looking over the Gazette, I j noticed that Pain Balm was positively ; guaranteed to cure rheumatism, so I bought a bottle of it and before using two thirds of it my rheumatism had taken its flight and I have not had a rheumatic pain since.'' Sold by J. J E. Kaufmanu. Sprigs from Poplar Springs. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health is very good in this section. We have a fine school at Poplar SpriDgs under the management of Miss Mary Able. She is one of the finest teachers in the county. We also have a fine Snnday school at the same place under the super- , T? U /->?? X .a rv? /-v n \\7 XUlCLtUCLKJjr U1 JLfiUtUCl U amco n . ; j Smith. It is well conducted an all [ j the scholars take an active part in the 1 work of the school. We have six teachers and they spare no pains in trying to do God's service. The teachers are: Daniel SenD, Anderson Smith, Forest McCullougb, Miss Wil- 1 ler Senn, Miss Lizzie McCullough and TIT inn "P m m rt Q m t > JU.1QO iJiuuij kjuuiuia* We also have organized a church ! 1 at the same place. The Rev. S. P. Shumpert preaches for us every 1 second Sunday. ' Farmers are at work putting their : land in good condition for another ' crop. I don't think the farmers will 1 use much guano this spriDg. Their cry is more corn and less cotton. I 1 know if we would raise more hog and hominy at home we would live at home and board at the same place, but under existing conditions we ' sleep at home and board in the West or some other country. We have reached the end of the long and dis astrous furrow ana we must turn our plow around this year and see if we cannot improve our condition. "We are all well pleased with the status of the chart issue as it now stands. I don't think aDy man could do more for us than our worthy Treasurer ha6 done for us. Instead of having to pay thirty-seven aDd a half dollars, about six and a half dollars will be our assessment. School District No. 61 is with Brother Frank, and why not, for was it not solely to our interest that he made the fight? We thank you for standing by the people of Lexington. Mr. Editor, I will close by saying that we will have a great many handshaking parties from now on, but who will be in the gang I am unable to say. Brooks. February 22, 1902. Tot Causes Night Alarm. "One night my brother's baby was taken with Croup." writes Mrs. J. C. Snider, of CrittendeE, Ky.,"it seemed it would strangle before we could get a doctor, so we gave it Dr. KiDg's New Discovery, which gave quick relief and permanently cured it. We always keep it in the house to protect our children from Croup and Whooping Cough. It cured me of a chronic bronchial trouble that no other remedy would relieve." Infallible for Coughs, Colas, Throat ana Lung trouble. 50c and $1 00. Trial bottles free at J. E. Kaufmann's. - The Hero of Santiago. Admiral and Mrs. Schley have been visiting Charleston sight-seeing and taking in the exposition. They have been royally entertained with that generosity which characterizes the cultured and hospitable people of ^"*1L. ? 1? - ? Vi r? n rv\ mi I L | V^utuietsiuu. aucj iiavc uici mm i ovations from a grateful people wherever ana whenever they appeared in public. All Farmers Should Attend. At the request of Congressman Lever, Professor Spillman of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, has recently held a conference with the Representatives of the 7th Congressional District. Professor Spillman wishes to meet as many as possi of the farmers of this District w a view of interesting them and i gaging their co-operation in the c tivation of forage crop. The farmers are earnestly urged attend this meeting. Professor Sp man besides thoroughly discussi this subject will have in and distribution seeds of various gras adapted to this soil and clima His time being limited, we hr made arrangements with him for I following meetings: St. George^ C. H., Monday, Mai " Ait. 1*1 ^ ^ xuiii, xx u CJJCh. a. iu. Orangeburg C. H , Tuesday, Mai lltb, 11 o'clock a. m. Sumter C H., Thursday, Mar 13th, 11 o'clock a. m. Lexington C. H., Saturday, Mai 15tb, 11 o'clock a. m. A. Z Stroman, Thos. G. McLeod, D. F. Efird, Com. of the 7th Cong. Lis If the Bahy is Cutting Test] Be sure and use that old and w tried remedy, ilrs. "Winslow's Soo ing Syrup for children teething, soothes the child, softens the gur allays all pain, cures wind colic a is the best remedy for diarrhc Twenty-five cents a bottle. It is the best of all. This Congressional District Solambia Afternoon Record. Congressman Lever, who has be at his home in Lexington for a fi lays, was in the city en route i rry i ^? nnu VY a3DlD fJtOH. JLUti tat-iU" ui buc ics o r> mony in the contest against him h been finished, and Mr. Lever has fea: 8 as to the result. He will b( candidate for re-election. The d trict has been changed since his e!< tion and it may be that be will ha several opponents. It is stated tb Colonel Marshall will be a Candida from Richland, Mr. Raysor fr< Orangeburg, and may be one frc Sumter. These are surmises, but is likely that some definite sta ment3 may be made before long. This Will Interest Mothers Mother Gray's Sweet Powders j Children, Cure Feverishness, B Stomach, Teething Disorders, Bre up Colds, move and regulate t Bowels and Destroys Worms. Tt Dever fail. Over 30,000 testimonis At all druggists, 25c. Sample mi ed Free. Address Allen S. Olmst Le Roy, N. Y. State Insurance. Since the system of State insurar of public buildings were put in o ration there have been no losses. I one has come at last. The burni of the roof from the court house Newberry is the first loss sustain' and it is believed that it will not i ceed $.300 or $400. The amount premiums paid into the State ins ance fund to date is about 84,000. 0 Newberry loss will be adjusted in i? 3 lew aays. jwMUtiSREUir IA really healthy woman has lit tle pain or discomfort at tne | menstrual period. No woman !needs to have any. Wine of Cardui Avail quickly relieve those smarting menstrual pains and the dragging head, back and side aches caused by falling of the womb and irregular menses. W9NE0F CARDUI has brought permanent relief to 1,000,000 women who suffered every month. It makes the menstrual organs strong and healthy. It is the provision made by Nature to give women relief from the terrible aches and pains which blight so many homes. Geeexwood, La., Oct. 14, 1900. I have been \ ery sick for some time. I was taken with a severe pain in my side and could not (jet any relief until I I tried a bottle of Wino of Cardui. Before I had taken all of it I was relieved.' I feel it my duty to say that you have a wonderful" medicine. * Mas. M. A. Youxt. p Foradvieeandiiteratnre,address, giving gympK torn.*. -The Ladies" Advisory Department,''' Tne m Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. ble . ?! IMRIM RRflTHKRS f tto 111V VllUUll I JL/llU i I ' | j MAIN AND BLANDIXG STREETS, fD^j I COLTMBIA, - - - S.C. Ejj if PER CENT. DISCOUNT IF I OX ALL , se ^WINTER FABRICS, : :ch ! ! i jimcc tah npcn chstc LHUibtf EftiL.UIII.LI UUIIU, :! CLOAKS, SKIRTS, JACKETS A! FURS, | THE BALANCE OF OUR HANDSOME ! i mi it ii is la mi Ms. ' MtCREERT BR0IIERS, th-| i ' 7 I jj. October?ly. IA Free Picture of Gen. Lee j Any veteran, who contemplates attending the Reunion it Dallas, ? April 22nd to 25th, will receive a handsome picture o : General an Robert E. Lee, and a copy of his farewell address (suitable for framing), if he will send us his name and address, and the name flu and address of the Camp to which he belongs. m Tour best route to Dallas will be via Memphis The itj Cotton Helt operates its own trains (two each dav) from Memphis to Dallas and other Texas cities without "? wffllU change. These trains leave Memphis, morning and U evening, after the arrival of trains via all lines, thus Hp offering you close connections and excellent service. . _ _ N. B- BA1RD. Traveling Passenger igeat. Atlanta. Oa. | 4. ' E. W. la BEAUME, General Passenfer and Ticket Agent, SL loais, So. M ^ -* *" *' tls. ! ^-v_^-^?v-v--^-v eJ' For the Next Thirty Days We Will Sell ,ce 50c. Split Bottom Oak Chairs at 40c. pej 60c. Cane Bottom Oak Chairs, at 50c. DS 75c. High Back Dining Room Chairs at 65c. ! $2.50 Oak Bedsteads at $2.00, ex- j 82.50 Folding Springs at $2.00. of! $1.50 Oak Rockers at $1.15. urand various other things at prices 1 s that will surprise you. Call and j see us or mail your orders. Menj tion Dispatch. E. C. COOH & CO., 1507 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. January 15 I Hi lilmk U I FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS CALL AND SEE US, WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY EVERY TIME. ii YOU ARE BLIND TO YOUR INTEREST IF YOU FAIL TO SEE US BEFORE BUYING. TRY US AND YOU'LL HAVE NO REGRETS. I mi due u iiTiir Niiinit inc rn I 1IL1L III I'll 111LI U .I 11111111! tU? 1642 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. ( Jannary 15, 1(J02. 3m. SEABOARD AIR LIA'E RAILWAY. 1 ^SFTrains Double Daily Service Between New York, Tampa, Atlanta, New, Orleans and Feints South I and West. IN EFFECT DECEMBER 1st, 1901. SOUTKWAED. i Deily. Daily No. 31 No. 27 lv New York. P. R. R.. 1 CO pen 12 10 am lv Philadelphia, P R R. 3 29 pm 7 20 am lv Baltimore, P 11 K... G 46 pm 9 31 am lv Washington, P R R. 7 00 pa. 11 01 am lv Richmond, 6 A LRt 10 40 pm 2 38 pm lv Petersburg, " ; 11 20 prnj 3 18 pm lv 1 >rlii.n Jet. | 1 42 am 6 45 pm lv Henderson, ' j 2 UJ am' b 12 pm lv Raleigh, " 3 32 am 7 35 pm lv Southern Pines," i 5 27 am: 9 27 pm No. 83 lv Hamlet, " j 0 35 am 1? 35 pm No? 31 i lv Columbia. ? " 8 40 am 1 05 am ar Savannah " j 12 05 pm| 4 10 am ar Jacksonville. " 3 F.O ?.m Q (IF am ar Tampa, " 5 00 am| 5 40 pm No. 33 ; ar Charlotte, " 9 23 am lv (Jnester, " 9 46 am lv Greenwood, " 1152 am lv Athens, " 2 21pm; 1 ar Atlanta,? 44 j 3 55pmj ar Augnsta, C A W C. .i 40 pin lv New YorK. ^ Yt' & N f? 00 am 9 oU piu lv Philadelphia. 44 1U 16 arniil 26 pm IV New Itork. U L>? 5>OOit?J UO piu iv .Baltimore. B t> f ?.-o ]f6 60 pm lv Wasd'ton. N ?t W b b j 6 30 pm No. 33 No; 41 lv Portsmouth, S A L By 8 50 pm 9 25 am iv Weldon, 44 J1 35 pm 12 02 pm , No. 31 ; lv Norlina Jet, 44 12 55 am 1 30 pm lv Henderson, 41 1 25 am 2 05 pm lv Baleigh, 44 2 50 am 3 55 pm 1.. ll T>:_ 11 ^ fit r.-r,, c ie IV OUUtUCiU A. IIICC, 'J VW aui u ig yuu No. 33 ; lv Ham'iet. " i ti 35 ami 7 30 pm No. 31 No. 27 lv Columbia. | ' 8 40 am 1 05 am ar Savannah, * 12 05 pm 4 40 am ar Jacksonville, ' 3 50 pm 9 05 am ar Tampa, " j 0 00 ami 5 4> pm j No. 33 No. 39 lv Wilmington, " ! 3 05 pm ar Cb-trlotie. j 9 '<43 am 10 32 pm iv uuesicr, * | 9 *5 am 1435 am lv Greenwood, " 11 52 am 3 43 am lv Athens, " 2 21 pm 513 am ar Atlanta,vj " 3 55 pm 7 50 am ar Augusta. C & W Cj 5 40 pm ar Macon, C of Georgia 7 20 ptn 11 20 am ar Moutgom'rv, A <fc W i 9 20 pm tj 30 am ar Mobile, L & N j 2 55 am 4 15 pm ar New Orleans. L & N 7 25 am 8 25 pm ar NnSbviJle. N C ?fe >t JL': 6 4U am 6 55 pm ar Memphis, " i 4Uupm: 8 25 am NOETHWAED. Daily Daily No. 31 No. 36 lv Tampa, SAL By.... 9 00 pm 8 CO am lv Jacksonville, " 10 10 am 7 40 pm lv Savannah, " 1 55 pm 11 30 pm lvColambia,? " 4l0pm 7 05 pm lv Merupbl*. IN St L 12 4> pin 0 00 pm lv Naaville. " y 30 am 9 30 am lv New Urieams, D & JS 9 30 piu 3 OOtpm lv Mobile " 1 35 pm (2 30 am lv Monteom'rv, A & W P 6 30 pm 6 15 am lv Macou. C ot Ueoneia 3 00 am 4 20 pm lv AOtfu^ta, 0 & W G ... 10 am) No. "32 ~No. 33 lv Atlanta,^ S A L By 1 CO pm 9 00 pm ar Athens, " 2 57 pm ll 23 pm ar Greenwood, " 5 19 pm 1 56 am ar Chester. " 7 20 pm 4 00 am Fv Gnarlotte. " 7 33 pm 6 00 am ar Wilmington 12 05 pm No. 34 No. 66 lv Hamlet " 10 40 pm 7 25 am lv bo uthern Pines," n 33 pm 8 17 am lv Raleigh. " 1 3> am 10 20 am ar Henderson, " ! 3 07 am 11 32 pm lv NorlinaJct. -J 35 am 12 15 pm lv Petersburg, " 5 54 am, 2 26 pm lv Richmond, " 6 45 am 3 12 pm j ar Washington. P R R 10 10 am 6 35 pm ar Baltimore. P R R.... 11 25 am 11 25 pm | ar Philadelphia, PR E 11 36 pm 2 56 am ar New York. P R R ... 4 15 pm 6 30 am . No. 22 No. 38 lv Norlina Jct.S A L Ry 3 55 am 1 25 pm lv Weldon, " f> 56 am 2 40 pm ar Portsmouth " 7 15 am 5 25 pm ar Wash'ton. N <fc W b Jb 6 55 am ar Baltimore. Bb P Co f6 45 am ar New York. 0 I>bb Co f2 15 pm ar Philadelph:a,NYP<feN fo 46 pm 5 10 am ar New York. ,r | 8 08 pm 7 43 am ^ Note? t Daily Except Sunday. Cafe Cars between Hamlet and Savannan on Trains Nos. 31 and 34. J Central Time. 6 Eastern Time. For any further information apply to W. P. SCRUGGS. Traveling Passenger Agent. Savannah. Ga. R. E. L BUNCH. General Passenger Agent. J. M. BARE, 1st Vice President. Portsmouth, Ve. 4 Money to Loan. WE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOTIate loans promptly on improved real estate in Lexington coonty at 7 per 1 cent interest. No commissions. Borrower pays actual expenses of preparation of papers. THOMAS & GIBBE8. Attorneys at Law, Columbia. S. C. November 13. 9mos. Money to Loan ON FARMING LANDS. LONG TIME, Easy payment. No commission. Bor- 1 rower pays actual cost of perfecting Loan. E. K. PALMER, Central National Bank Building. COLUMBIA, S, C. COL. G. T. GRAHAM, Lexington, S. C. July 18? ly. r /