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The Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON. 8. 0.. ~~SUBSCRIPTION KATES: On? Year $1.00 8ix Months 50 Three Months 25 j ADVERTISING RATES. I Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch. Local notices. 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted | for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicted. Rates for contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application. AnrmvmnnR nnmmnnieations will receive no attention. Kejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For any further information call on or addr688? G. M. HABMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, January 21,1903. x Renewed interest has been awakened in certain sections of the county in the movement to build a free bridge across the Congarae river at some convenient point. So much in x A i? i-L-i- i ? ieresi> ohb latfiy ueeu tuauncoicu iu this foVj?ct, both in this county and in Columbia, that it will undoubtedly become an important issue in politics at no recent date. Those favoriDg the free bridge argue that by reason of Columbia being their principal market it is essential to their business interests that there shall be a free aod uninterrupted intercourse between the two places The agitation has assumed such a wide-spread interest in a large portion of the couDty, ^specially so since the talk of building the electric rail we - has given an impetus to the free ; ;:lge movement, that its advocates should be given an opportunity to make known their wishes in regard to this matter. We would, therefore, suggest to those interested that they pre pare a graduated system of taxation for the townphip9 of Hol'ow Creek, Lexington, Congaree, Sandy Kun. Bull Swamp, Boiling Springs and perhaps portions of a few others on a basis of one-third of the cost of construction, with the understanding that the electric railway people assumes one-third and the City of Columbia the remainding one-third of the cost of bnilding the bridge. Then have the Legislature to pass an act submitting the proposition to the people within the territory named above for adoption or rejection. This proposition is nothing but fair to those who , want the bridge and if they are willing to tax themselves to build it they should certainly be given an opportunity to do so. Under thiB government, where the majority rales, no one will be iDjared if the suggestion is adopted as nearly every one residing within the territory above described nseR the bridge more or less the year roaod and by freeing the bridge a considerable sum will be saved in tolls alone to the people of this county. Columbia has granted the franchise prayed for by the Lexington and Columbia Electric Railway Company, but there are certain conditions attached thereto which makes it onerous and a hardship. It is a concided fact that the building of this road will benefit Columbia in every respect mere than it will Lexington and the reason for tacking on the conditions is not apparent. This road will undoubtedly carry to Columbia a large volume of trade which the city does not now eDjoy nor never will without the building of this road and the city fathers, in consulting the interests of Columbia, should certainly have acted with a greater degree of liberality toward this enterprise than + VlttVA r?AT\G ?V. Crum, the negro, still holds the fort in Charleston and the President has shown no disposition to recall his appointment as Collector of the port of Charleston. President Roosevelt has been accosed of beiDg color blind. His ep P9intment of Crucn certainly gives color to the charge. J udge Parker, Democrat, and Theodore Roosevelt, Republican, will probably be the leaders of the two great parties in the next national campaign. Coal i9 so scarce in Brookland, N. Y., that dealers will sell it only upcn the prescription of physicians. The Legislature. Bat little business, none whatever of importance, has been done by the Legislature since our last report. The two houses have been in session and that is about all that has been accomplished. In justice to the members we state that it is well nigh impossible for the law makers to settle down to real hard work until after the inauguration of the new Governor and all the elections havg been disposed of. The reasons why this is the case are obvious. Now, that these matters have been disposed of with the exception of the election of Representative Lati mer as United State3 Senator, to succeed Senator John L. McLaurin, the people may reasonably expect that both branches of the General Assembly will be flooded with bills of more or less importance. Monday being General Lee's birthday and in nearly all the southern states, South Carolina included, has been made a legal holiday, the Legislature adjourned and by invitation spent the day at Rock Hill in a body, as the guest of Winthrop College. Yesterday (Tuesday) was named for the election of officers fixed by the constitution to be made by the Legislature. The first election was for Chief Justice to succeed the late Chief Justice Mclver, Associate Justice ? * ? 1 j Pope, Having resigned, was pmceu iu nomination and was unanimously elected. This necessitates the elec tion of an Associate Justice in the place of Mr. Pope. Capt D. J. Griffith was unanimously re-elected Superintendent of the penitentiary, receiving every vote except one. Messrs. Mobley, Sanders and Rowland wer^ re-elected members of the Board of Penitentiary Directors. This completed the elections for the day and the joint session was dissolved. Governer-elect Hey ward was inaugurated today. ? ? A deplorable tragedy occurred in Columbia last Thursday?one that shocked the State from centre to circumference. On that day about 2 o'clock while Editor N. G. Gonzales, of the State, was on his way home to ' dinner from his office, he was met I by Lieutenant Governor TillmaD, who was coming from the State house, | at the corner of Maio and Gervais ate. It is alleged that when Tillman met Gonzales, be fired without a word of warning, the ball entering Gonzales' side just above the lower right vest pocket, passing through his liver, cutting his intestines in three different places and coming out below and behind the left vest pocket. Tillman raised his arm to fire again but for some reason failed to do so and dropped his hand to his side. GoDzales stagged against the walls of the street railway transfer station, and was caught by some friends who assisted him to the State office and subsequently he was removed to the Columbia Hospital where an operation was performed. A second operation was performed Saturday night and Monday about 1 o'clock the lamp of life was extinguished by the darkness of death. A brilliant career has been untimely ended. Gonzales is said to have been unarmed. The greatest tribute that can be paid to his memory is that he was true to hio Aonrinfinna fparlfitjR in thfl Tlfir formanee of his duty as a journalist, as he saw it, and faithful to his friends. After shooting Gonzales, Tillman, walked to the middle' of the street, toward the polioe headquarters, where he was arrested and taken to the sta4ion. He was then searched and a magazine pistol, of German make, with an empty cartridge and a large Colt's revolver were found on his person. A short while after he was Ia iVlrt /lnlinfw -lJtl Tchora biSUOiCHCU IU IJJt) wuuuj J ?? "ivin he is dow confined. He has declined to make a statement except that the published accounts of the unfortunate affair are untrue. While the result of the meeting between Tillman and Gonzales was Dot unexpected to many of those wtio have keep up with the details which led up to the shooting, notwithstanding it was so sudden as to send a thrill of horror all over the State. Since the entrance of Tillman into State politics he has been the object ! of severe criticism and Tillman would have been less of a man had he not resented them. Secretary of the Navy Moody was painfully injured at Anncpolis, Md., recently by his horse running; away and throwing Mr. Moody from the carriage. It is said that the bondsmen of Greene and Gaynor, alleged to be connected with the Capt. Carter swindle, will pay the bonds, aggregating $80,000. Professor Ben Sloan has b^en elected President of the South Carolina College. He has been acting as such since President Wooawara was forced to retire. His election seems to give general satisfaction. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, the Great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has in His infinite wisdom seen fit to remove from Sin Clair Lodge, A. F. M, within the past year, two of our esteemed fellow laborers, Brothers A- N. Gary and Jesse Swvgert, from this earth to eternity, therefore be it Resolved, 1st. That we cherish in - mnvvT? naV\1o froifo (JUT LUf LUUl ICO luc mauj jjuuiu uiuno of these deceased Masons. 2ad. That the members of this lodge deeply sympathize with the families and friends of our deceased Brothers in their sad bereavement and affectionately extend to them our sympathies. 3rd. That in testimony of cur respect for our deceased Brothers the lodge be clothed in mourning for the usual time. 4th. That a copy of these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of the lodge, a copy be sent to each of the bereaved families and a copy be, forwarded to the Lexington Dispatch for publication. R. S. Wilson, J L. Gonter, R. L. Shuler, Committee. Cares Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer, Blood Poison. Greatest Blood Purifier Free. If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and lumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B) aocord- | ing to directions. Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop, the blood is made pure and rich, leaving the skin free from every eruption, and giving the rich glow of perfeot health to the skin. At the same time. B. B. B. improves the digsstioD, cures dyspepsia, strengthens weak kidneys. 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S \ Veteran of four wars. ) > Shod a horse when 99 years < I old. S > Always conquered the grip with ? > Pe-ru-na. < } Witness in a land suit at the ) S age of 110 years. ? S Believes Pe-ru-na the greatest ( ? remedy of the age for catarrhal S s diseases. ? ISAAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan county, Texas, has lived for 114 years. For many years he resided at Bosque Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives with his son-inlaw at Valley Mills, Texas. Holy Communion. An interesting service was held at Mt. Herman church, Peak,.last Sunday, at which time the holy communion was administered by pastor Ballentine. The holy communion will also be administered at Mt. Olivet, Spring Hill, next Sunday, with preparatory services at 3:30 p. m., Saturday previous. ? You Enow What You Are Taking When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly priated on every bottle show iDg that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form, No Cure, No Pay. 50c. Married, At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Daniel Jumper, on January 11, 1903, by Rev. W. H. R)of, Mr. Allen Hite and Miss Turenna Jumper. All of Lexington counyt. ? STORE DURING 1903 HAKE IT YOrit TEES IN THE CITY OF UMBIA. handle ihe Be.-fc Made and Moat )6 had. 50, 88.50, $10.00, $12.50 and 815 00. 00, 86 50, 88.50, 810.00, and $12 50. -81.00, 81.50, $2.00, 82.50. VEAR?81.00, 81.50, $2 00 per suit. od Colored?.50, .75, 81.00. .R?.25, .50 and .75. ^ THE OLD^ RELIABLE ^ 3m. e Escaped th iters by Using OMBE CO., N. C., MARCH 1, 17SS. 'jthentic record. He says: "I attribute na." A short time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac came to "Waco and sat for his picture. In. his hand he held a stick cut from the grave of General Andrew .T?/?Vaon. -rchirh has been carried bv him ever since. Mr. Brock is a dignified old gentleman, showing few signs of decrepitude. His family Bible is still preserved, and it shows that the date of his birth was written 114 years ago. Surely a few words from this remarkable old gentleman, who has had 114 years of experience to draw from,would be interesting as well as profitable. A lengthy biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald. December 4, 1898. A still more pretentious biography of this, the oldest living man, illustrated with a double column portrait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News, dated December 11, 1898, and also the j Chicago-Times Herald of same date. Diannc 91 I IdllVd HI For ! Thanking our many customers and friend w-* wish them a happy and prosperous New The year 1902 was the most satisfactory * home3 are mane more cheerful by the beaut by us. We solicit from others who desire finement of their homes, during 1903; their quality and price, for pianos and organs. Catalrgues furnished promply on applicat MALONE'S M 1235 MAIN, ST., May 15?ly. 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During my long life I have known a great many remedies for coughs, colds and diarrhoea. " /1J MUM Ul. lldl LMAJCAII O J 1/lJibU_/ Pcruna, / /jave found it to be the best, if not the only, reliable reme</y /or f/jese affections* It has Aeen /7?y standby for many years, a/7t/ / attribute my good health and extreme old age to this remedy. "It exactly meets all my requirements. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps mo in good appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in good circulation. ? I have come to rely upon it almost entirely for the many little things for wmcn i. necu. Hieuicme. " When epidemics of la grippe first began to make their appearance in this country I was a sufferer from this disease. " I had several long sieges with the grip. At first 1 did not know that Peruna was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la grippe was epidemic catarrh, / tried Peruna for la grippe and found it to be just the thing." 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