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SI'S-* ? g. Bepresentatiue newspaper. Gouers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties hike a Blanket. t ?? " " " " ' " ? i VOL. XXXII. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1902. NO. 30. /k Isyli^ 6L0BE DRY GOODS OOI^iPABlYj /PfSj -W. EC- MOITOKTOIT, CTE3., .S V---^ 10SO MAI3V STREET COLUMBIA, ?. C. JjJ * ' Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. W October I3tf tar . v - - " "III ! ?J III IWIIllJIIIIIIBIHBii in n,| ,?^L lyJlilUBaiBB;n;Bge|;> THIS^OSE An Accident (([j Yon find the reason in the change I you get back. \ ? GREATEST ASSORTMENT OF Sl.OO, $1.30, AND S^.50 OXFORDS ON THE MARKET. H LEVER, "THE SHOE MAN," 1603 Main Street, ? ^ a C? UUJLUJSLliJLa., - - o. v>. ' Feb. 6?ly. Q. M. Enrd. F. E. Dreheb EFIRD &DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C, WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One member of the firm will always be at office Lexington, a. u. June 17?6m. ilberfc M. Boozer, ? . j Attorney at Law. V COLUMBIA, 8. C. Especial attention given to business entrusted to him by his fellow citizens oLexington county. Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, cpp> si e Van Metre's Furnitur^ Store February 28 ?tf, DR. F. C. GILMORE, * ZDEIbTTIST, L T OCATED AT NO. 1510 MAIN STKEET. I J over Husemann's Gnn Store. Colutn||^ft bia, S. C-, where he will be glad to see his I former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be at Drafts Hotel in ft* ^exiDgton on Tuesday and Wednesday. V Au^st 12th and 13 :h. to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. W January 23, 1901?tf. [ THE PROOF OF THE L PUDDING IS THE K EATING. | THE PROOF OF THE urniniur io tiip ncuibinc is i nc i TAKING. ' HILTON'S LIFE FOP. THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS W1^ verify every claim mudu lor it. Test it by a trial of a 25). bottle. It makes last lriends wherever once used, and becomes the medicine of tbe household. L It is pleasant to take, acts pleasantly and causes one to feel pleasant. It is the best and quickest remedy for the cure of kidney troubles, lame back, dis ordered liver and any derangement of ihe stomach and bowels. BOTTLES, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. ,? .u? MtTppiv DRirr^ rn Traoioiaie uy iuc ^ Columbia. S. C. For Sale at THE BAZAAJB. May 15?ly. m gg? HI CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. EJ Kfl Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use |Q Qg in time. Sold by druggists. gy Oak Grove Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: "We are having occasional showers now and the crops of the immediate section are looking very promising. The wheat crop was very good, but the picnic season is here and it will come in handy. The young folks of this section sre expecting a grand time at the picnic at Mr. R. W. Kleckley's Saturday, July 10. They will have delightful music and a big time in general. Mr. D. M. Lybrand and his broth- ; er, George, who have been visiting j I relatives in this section, have returned to their home in Union, S. C. We are glad to learn that Mr. Carl I Sox, who has been sick with chill ! * aBd fever, is improving. Mrs. Anna Gregory, of Fairfield > county, is visiting her father, Mr. J. j B. Sox. The young folks of this community "took in" the "cue" at Carters on the fourth and had much fun. But some special girls had to pay for their dinner, their "fellows1' having took a j trip to Hyatt's Park and stayed a j little too long." Girls, the next time j your fellows take you to a 'cue* re- | fV?of horViopiiAQ ftrp tint I UilUU bU^Ui I* W w - J free in this country. Wishing much success to the dear j old Dispatch and its Editor, I remain ; The Evening Star. Barbecue at Pond Branch. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Eight o'clock Saturday morning found us ready and on cur way down through the sand hills to Pond Branch, the place for the 'cue. After a couple hour's pleasant drive, the morning being cloudy and the atmosphere damp and balmy, we ar- j rived at our destination and were j soon viewing our surroundings, as j we, or I, at least had Dever been in 1 oAA^frvn O n /\n*? o v 1 tLilO JUAU-ICUltttO DCL L1UU. Va UUi C?1rival there were but few persons present, but to our surprise a good crowd soon gathered, and people 'j were to be seen most everywhere. Of course, speaking by the candidates was the order of the day, and County Treasurer Frank W. Shealy, who acted 38 chairman, introduced D. F. Efird, candidate for the House of Representatives as the first speaker. Mr. Efird hastily went over his six years record as a member of the House, saying that it was before the people and he was ready for their criticism, and would certainly abide by their decision without a murmur. He made an interesting talk on high appropriations to State colleges, say- | ing in conclusion that said appropriations could not be cut down any ? L i. J It tu ? I ai/ yxe&eiJi;. J_LC aisu uwcii uu tut) biennial session subject, telling how he had fought for its passage, and that he was defeated on it last session by cniy one vote; and that if he was reelected he would continue to fight for it. Mr. J. M. Epting, also a candidate for the Legislature was next introduced. He favors the reduction of the extravagant appropriations, the biennial session bill; and the childs labor bill, and pledges himself to I work for the interest of the people. Mr. E. U. Shealy was the next to address the crowd. He too, is making the race for a seat in the Gen i eral Assembly. The subjects discussed by him were about the same as by the others, and he grew eloquent when he touched public educstinn FT P snvf.' thp ftrmrnTvr'ft^rsTiR J V.V?. ?.w v?w "IT I A can and must be cut down to a minimum figure and if elected, I will stand by this until I die, so help me God. At the conclusion of the third speech, the chairman announced dinner, and about an hour's recess was taken up satisfying the inner man. After dinner the speaking continued with J. B. Wingard on the stump. He was followed by Messrs. J. H. Counts and J. B. Towili. Space and time-^ill not permit me to give details of each speech, so I will just say, that all the candidates for the j House, that were present, expressed about the same views. All thought well of colleges, but opposed extravagant sums being lavished upon them. Among the other candidates who were present, and mounted the platform, were G. A Derrick, for Auditor; Jno. S. Derrick, and Henry J. Raw], for County Supt. of Education: P. H. Crape, for County Supervisor; Is iah Hallman, for County Commissioner; Jasper S. Derrick, and Frank W. Sbealy, for Treasurer. Several other candidates were present but did not speak from the stump. There was but little applause throughout, but everybody listened attentively. Each man that spoke, promised, if elected, to render faithful services, and to perform his duties to the best of his ability. Cyrus L. Shealy. Summit, S. C, July 14. Echoes from Spring Branch. To the Editor of the Dispatch. The health of our community is very good at this writing. We have had a very good shower and it looks today as if we will have more. We can now breath free from dust again. Peaches are ripe, and pies?go yy a j . As Rev. W. H. Roof was absent at St. John E L. church, the pulpit was filled by the Rev. Hite. Kis text being John 3:11, "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for his sheep." We heard an enteresting sermon at Smith Branch, delivered by Rev. Sanford, on the first Sunday. R9V. Thos. Rivers will preach at Smith Branch on Saturday night be- j fore the first Sunday, at early candle light. He will also preach on the first Sunday evening at 5 p. m. Go and hear him, he is a good preacher. mi _ i : ? a: ?:n ?a i Xtie Dig meenug win mart at j Florence church cn Saturday evening i before the third Sunday in July. The candidates are abroad in the land, shaking the hand of their fellow citizens. They all wear smiling | faces now but after the election some j of them wiil have ugly ones. Mr. Q. Ivey has left our section ; and has gone where he can hear the i whistle of the locamotive. In fact we j learn that he is in the cab now pull ing the cord on a lightning express. He is a brave cow boy and no doubt he will make a good one if he is not too scared. With best wishes to the editor and the readers of the Dispatch. July 12, 1902. Mont Rose. Masonic. Regular communication of St. Clair Lodge No. 154, A. I'. M. wiil be held Friday night, July ISth. The M. M. Degree wiil be conferred. M. H. Witt, W. M. Enrollment Plan. The plan for the enrollment of Confederate veterans, provided for at the last reunion, has about been completed and the chairman, Zimmerman Davie, and Secretary D. H. Means are sending the following letter to the clerk of court of each countj: Dear Sir: Please read carefully enclosed copy of an act, approved 25th February, 1902, which prescribes jour duties and compensation and committee of enrollment of Confederate veterans by township and county. In order to carry out the provisions of this act, I have shipped to ycu by express [charges prepaid] one county enrollment book and a tovnship enrollment book for each township in your county. Please obtain from express office and take charge of this package. I would suggest that you get your i._ ~ ~ A uuuuiy liovepapcto iu auuuuuuc t?v> ? news item that you have received these township enrollment books and urge the township enrollment committees to call and obtain them, so that the enrollment may commence at once in every township and neigh borhood. I believe also that the county papers, at your request, would cheerfully, without charge, call attention to the necessity of this enrollment being made at once, and also to the thoroughness and exbaustiveness of the plan cf allowing each neighborhood and township [those most interested] to enroll its own veterans. The books were shipped to you on 11th of July, 1902. It is hoped that the neighbors, kindred and friends of all living or dead veterans will earnestly unite in aiding the surviving veterans in prosecuting this enrollment at once. Very respectfully, Zimmerman Davis, Chairman. D. H. Means, Secretary. Clerk George has received the books for the townships in this county. Taz9S In Cienfnegos. T-T oVvoriQ .Tnlc 0 The m n r. irMrml XS * J MV v- L- * w v. , council of Cienfuegcs has very ma- | terially increased the municipal taxes | such as the taxes on sugar, cigarettes ! and stores. Storekeepers of Cienfuegos declare they will have to close as they cannot afford to pay the in- j creased rates. La Lucha. commenting upon this ; matter says that behavior such as that of the municipal ccuccii of Cienfuegos will accentuate the differences between the parasite classes and the producing industrial classes. , With Chserftu In:ons3D^3!ice. There are six South Cf rolina statesmen who are after Senator McLaurin,s place, and they are already m&kir.g a canvass entirely in harmony with the nrco f k ckT rariflcr ncc?'- .cii tTP j ^ D ! ; where they hand the lie cut to each : other with cheerful inconsequence. i ! As they warm up to their work they | will likely say things real frequent. TTrt'^'Ca ? 3-P3r: ; Columbia State, 15th. Gov. McSweeney yesterday receivj ed several requests reiating to depre| dations of a gang of horse thieves in i Aiken county. Among the papers ' presented, upon which the governor ! offered a reward of $100 for the api prehension and conviction of the parj ties, was the following, signed by many well known citizens of Wagenei: "We, the undersigned, citizens of Aiken county, appeal to you for protection from a gang of horse-thieves that are operating in this section of country, and using the section of Aiken county on the North Edisto river to keep their stock, stealing the feed from the poor farmers. They go armed with Winchester rifles making threats and they are a perfect terror to the people of this sec tion. A warrant has been sworn out for them some three weeks ago and sent to the sheriff of thi3 county, but ho has not made any effort to apprehend or arrest them whatever. He has been telegraphed and personally appealed to, but so far he has made no effort. We appeal to you as governor of the State of South Carolina for protection." Items from Steadman. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of this community is very good. The small grain crops turned out j poor, though we have good corn and j cotton* crops. The Baptist Union at this place j was much enjoyed. The heaviest j laden and most beautiful table I ' ever saw was spread on this occa- j eion. Mr. Editor don't fail to come to the t..i_ in.i. picuic ujli o uiy xv li Our little town is still growing. Mr. F. W. Quattlebaum will soon j have his hotel ready for boarders. It will be a snugoDe when completed. ! Mr. H. J. Burgess has enlarged his j store house. This means business, i Lumber is loaded here day and night. | Mr. R. G. Able with his pleasant smiles is often seen in town. Commissioner Hallman has been looking after the new public road leading from Steadman to Lexington. Mr. Boyd Hall and Miss Eula Lee j Quattlebaum were married June 1st ; 11)02. 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B ) thor- j j oughly tested for 30 years. Drug , j stores, $1 per large bottle. Trial ; j treatment free by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice given until ! cured. B. B. B. does not contain i mineral poisons or mercury (as so i many advertised remedies do), but is | composed of Pure Botanic Ingredi| ents. Over 3000 testimonials of j cures by taking Botanic Blood Balm : (B B. B ) Samaria Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Everything around Samaria is quiet at present, and the health of the community is generally good. We have been blessed with nice rains, which were greatly needed in this section and the farmers now wear broad smiles. Mrs. B. F. Kirkland of Almeda is at Mrs. Elbert Hall's, her mother, with her little one who is in bad health. Hope the change will prove beneficial for it. Mr. E. F. Hull came veay near losing hi3 saw mill by fire a few days ago. By heroic work a great deal of the mill and lumber were saved. This mill is in the same place where Mr. Evans Hall's was blown up some time ago. Messrs F. Hall & Son have opened up a store at this place, and they aie enjoying their share of the trade. Mr. Samuel Howe of Bates-burg, ba's moved here and is ready to do all kind of shop work. Watermelons have been almost a failure in this section. Wp ptr?pr?t tn havp n -frpp rnrv>1 mail ?r ? ' ~ - ------ delivery from Samaria in the near future. W. W. ? ? ? ? Explanation Wanted. To the Editor of the Dispatch: In your issue of July 9tb, I notice a communication from one signed "Klondike'' and from the nature of the news items, I suppose the writer is a resident of cur town. In reporting the items occurring on July 4th, he says: "Three or four young men celebrated the 'fourth' by putting themselves outside of some booze * * * but why take nn fin? TtlPV tffif it from nnr riio_ pensary and on the fourth of Ju'y at that." As to above I wish to respectfully state that if these charges were directed to myself as dispenser or to the management of the dispensary at this place, that they are false in every particular and are without foundation, as Klondike himself is fullv aware that the dispensary was closed on that day, and I feel that it is nothing more than a manly and a gentlemanly act in him to retract the charges through your columns. Tf tVio nVnarnraa vc/nva ti/->f o a JUL bUV; VUUlgVO IT W1V> HU v UUV.l>lV.U HO I have stated above, I sincerely hope no offence will be had at my endeavor to get the truth, for it is ''mighty and will prevail. Yours respectfully, C. R. Cannon, Dispenser. Lewiedale, S. C. July 14. 1902. Only 22 Roads In Hands of Receivers. A table showing the number and extent of railroad receiverships at nvnconf fimn n r\ m w * 1 n Kr? 4 ^ UUjC, toil) KJ J liiU Railway Age, shows that oaly twenty two American railroads are now in the hands of receivers. These roads are mostly unimportant. The most important is the Tere Haute and Indiananoplis. The aggregate capitalization and bonded indebtedness of | the twenty-two insolvent roads is ?01,085,000. i Hon. D. F. Efird is now the Superintendent of the State Fair, succeed; ing A. W. Love. Mr. Efird is of the opinion that the fair will be a great success this year.