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In sending the notice, count the words and enclose the amount > with tbe notice to insure publication. This role applies to tributes of respect, memoriams, etc. SHALL OPPOSITION. Of building electric roads in this vicinity there is no end and the extensions are far peaching?on the map. Whether any of them will ever materialize is a question. Attempt is being made to "finance" one in New York which has been given a franchise from the State and which is so favorably looked upon by the city fathers that it $>eems :o get anything it asks lor. This * financing" business, how< ver, looks as if there is nothing behind the project yet in the way of money.?Columbia KecorcL Sach little flings as these are not only QBgeneroas to the projectors of as enterprise containing so many . bright prospects for the future of Columbia as does the building of the Lexington and Columbia Electric railway, but they are ? a ?t . t unworthy tne mind mac conceived them, because the Evening Hecoid attempts to treat ao important mattor in a lightand flippant manner, and in doiDg eo it shows and ignorance of the situation that is almost inex-' eusable. Why not deal with the proposition in m broad and liberal manner? The condition confronts us with all its tremendoos realities and great possibilities for future development whether we will it or not. It is a foregone conclusion that the road, if now only on paper, will be built on the earth and that at no distant day. This is a certainty beyond all peradventore. The only question remaining then for consideration is whether the principle terminus shall be Columbia or Augusta? Whether this part of the State shall be bound in closer bonds of commercial interests with C, ilumbia. or whether the trade of this well-to-do section shall be diverted from its natnral channel and tamed toward Augusta? We of this part of the territory are anxious that the greatest transportation facilities possible should be provided us in order to do business with the Columbia merchants and we are satisfied from our own personal knowledge, as well as from information and belief, that were the bnsiness interest of the city canvassed it would be fonnd to be practically unanimous in favor of the project, and that instead of countenancing any attempt to place obstacles and obstructors in the way of the completion of the electric railway, the business men are its warm supportess and stand ready . J to lend a helping hand with words 'of encourangement as well as in a more substantial manner?with tbeir influence and their money. Bat the Record objects to the project by reason of its doubts as the financial ability of the projectors Jof the enterprise to carry it to a successful completion. We have never seen it stated anywhere that they have made any such prepostroue claims that they were financially able to build such a gigantic enterprise, calling for an investment of $5,000,000, but ihey do claim that they are endowed with a sufficient amount of shrewdness to enable them to know when they have a good j ? ^ nnn it o r> r} roirh I lUllig W Lieu bliCJf OCC 11, auu "ivu j enougb business sagacity to know j that they have a guilt edge franchise | that will attract capital to the assist- I ance of the enterprise and an invest- J meat that will surely briDg large dividends on the money put in it, and shorn > e pr jector- cut nee to make money by the use of their brains, time and money, there is no reasonable ground for complaint od this score so long as the enterprise is completed in an honorable and legitimate manner. These men have already given an earnest of their faitb in the enterprise by the expenditure of time, labor and money and in tbe purchase of valuable water power sites capable of being devoloped to generate el ectricity to meet all their requirements, with some to spare to tarn tbe wheels of other industries Oar neighbor should encourage th? promoters io their enterprise instead of trying to throw cold water 01 their efforts to build the road. Teddy says that lie wants the nomination for the Presidency only on condition that he shall be nominated by Republican del| egates from States that are Republican, or there is a fair chance of carrying it. If this be true then Teddy need lose no sleep over the nomination as without the negro support of the South, which is solidly Democratic with no possible chance of being carried bv C? \j the Republicans, Teddy cannot get the nomination. The distillation of whisky is practically prohibited in North Carolina. A bill has just passed the General Assembly of that State prohibiting the manufacture of alcoholic liquors in the coun try districts. Two hundred and fifty whisky distilleries, with ?170,000 capital invested and ?850,000 annual profits are affected by this bill. The law will go into effect on July . 1st. Then will the thirsty rural citizen flee unto the cities and towns to have their thirst slackened. Congress has unseated James J. Butler, Democrat, of Missouri, and seated George A. Wagoner, Republican. This was an unblushing and inexcusable fraud against the constitutional rights of the people of a sovereign State. The Democrats made a big, but ineffectual kick, and are retaliating upon the Republicans by clogging the business of Congress. As a result there will probably be an extra session of Congress. England is said to be putting forth strenuous efforts to grow cotton in West Africa in competition with American cotton. Old John Bull may succeed, but it is very doubtful if he can succeed in raising anything better than okra. Should he succeed, however, in his experiment, he cannot possibly beat Lexington county raised cotton?which is the best the sun ever opened. It now looks as if the Spanish war veterans will be as expensive to Uncle Sam as are his pets of the Civil war. A movement is assuming shape to pay the veterans of. the Spanish war for services that they never rendered, that is it is proposed to pay them for services before actual enlistment. W. M. Scott, the Georgia State Etymologist, in a recent bulletin, declares that the peach crop of North Georgia is a complete wreck and that there is hardly an orchcrd north of Atlanta that will turnout a crate of peaches this season. This statement was made after a close personal observation. Joe Keenan, a negro youth, who was tried and convicted of the murder of Sam Williamson in Greenville, and sentenced to be hanged, went to glory last Friday via the necktie route. This was the first legal hanging that has taken place in this State in some veal's. ]i. J. Gatliug, the inventor of the famous Gatling gun. died suddenly in New York last Thursday. What a grand review there will he when the general roll is called and the victims of this fruitful instrument of death pa- j rades before the assembled world. Gen. W ilder S. Metc-alf. United i States pension agent, unequivo- ! callv denies the statement that he | shot Filipino prisoners, or ordered others to do so. This should settle the matter once for all. C;urt Proceedings. When we went to press last week the trial was in progress in the case of 0. B. Addy vs. Southern Railway Co., of which we made mention. The verdict was rendered on Thursday morning and was for $250 damages to Mr. Addy. Following came the case of J. D. Mitchell against J. Clarence Spann and Mrs. Pauline Spann, an action for the recovery of certain real estate and for damages. Messrs. E. L. Asbill and Muller & Sturkie appeared for the plaintiff and Messrs. G. T. Graham and At n roKor fnvtViA rtaforirlcmtcr JLJ11IU V.V X/l V11VX iVi v*iv \AVivuuuuvi.1, Verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the land, but gave no damages. Next came three fire cases, growing out of the March fire last year, and were similar cases to the 0. B. Addy case, all brought by Messrs. Efird A Dreher, and the following verdicts were given: Mrs. Sibbv E. Rivers, ?125.00; Wm. F. Taylor. ?105.00; D. L. Taylor, ?60.00. The final case last week was by Howard Caldwell, a real estate broker of Columbia, vs. J. Walter Dreher, brought by Clark, Elliott <fc Clark of Columbia and G. T. Graham. Dreher was represented by Efird & Dreher and Muller A Sturkie. Dreher had given Caldwell a "conditional'' option on some property in Columbia, at ?3,000, and before the expiration of the time therein, Dreher sold to another party, under the condition. Caldwell claimed that Dreher had no right to sell and i ?3 -c? ?1 r\r\f\ j lieiice sueu iui yi,vv\j uuuia-gcs, but the jury found in favor of Dreher. The third week of the term opened promptly Monday morning. The first case called was S. Preston George vs. N. G. Long, brought by Mr. G. T. Graham. Long is represented by Efird & Dreher. Mr. Efird moved to quash the jury, because Samuel B. George, the Clerk of Court, is a nephew of the plaintiff, and one of the Jury Commissioners, and because Sheriff Caughman, who served the jury, is also a nephew of the plaintiff. After hearing the arguments, Judge Klugn, allowed the motion and continued the case. Fixing this as a rule there are a number of relatives of the Clerk and Sheriff who are precluded from the use of the court for jury trials. Coiu */ Treasurer Shealv, also a Jury Commissioner, suffered the same fate, in a fire- damage case he has against the Southern Railway Co. He failed to get a trial last September because of the heavy docket. Both these cases I may go to Richland, or some | other adjoining county for trial. The first trial was of Thos. L. Martin vs. Sealx>ard Air Line Ry., brought by Messrs. A. I). Martin and G. T. Graham, for damages for failure by the company to put | in a side track at plaintiffs brick yard, near Cavce. Messrs. W. II. Lyles and Etird A Dreher appeared for tl 10 defense. The j u ry ga ve Martin ?1,200. The trial ot thelinal case is now in progress, and will probably end 1o day. The case is entitled Donie M. Scott as Admr'x., of the estate of James Daniel Scott, vs. The Seaboard Air Line Railway. Scott was employed by the Seaboard, as night bridge watchman on Congaree trestle, at Cayce, and was killed eighteen months ago. The suit is brought by Messrs. W. Boyd Evans, E. M. Thomson and L. I). Melton and $20,000.00 damages are asked. Messrs. W. II. Lyles, Efird A Dreher and Clarkson appeared for the defense. A verdict for the plaintiff for i $8,000 was rcddered, and immediately after the reading oftheverdiet the Court of Common Pleas adjourned sine die. Ahrsfpr .Inmo< ()nim?v Soy is ! . , * ' ? I the ticket bov at court this week, j I After a sojourn of about two weeks in the penitentiary under a life sentence for killing Lee Neece. while policeman at Swansea, Mr. j It. \V. Mcl)aniel has given notice ' of his intention to aopeai to the } Supreme Court, and Judge Klugh has issued an order remanding j him to the Lexington jail pend- j iutr the appeal. Mr. and Mrs. 1>. Bulus Haiti- i wander, of Bateshuig. are visiting I relatives in town. Our paper lias anived and we ! are happy, The Grip Leavi Weak, Nervo "For and the af-\ V /l'/^)1 I ter effects >||^ f ^^ki like debili- jM"" ' K ty, nervous- ffi? /V 'js ;:^5, <y 5 - ViJV tN^V I * Pcpsia and other ca- \n?? SRul ' " tarrhal conditions u\|L iSsnM resulting fro?n the Grip. in the entire \y^\ a Materia Me die a J W\t W^]? / have found no rem - iMsW edy that equals Pe- l\uwV runa for prompt ilrn Vwv^V action "?Dr. S.B. Hartman, Pre si- im\v$5 dent The Hartman \ Sanitarium. \^/ LIKE A DEMON grip has crossed our I country, leaving behind scores of physical wrecks. Victims of catarrh of the head, catarrh of the throat, catarrh of the lungs, catairh of the stomach, catarrh of the,' kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic organs, j are to be counted by hundreds of thousands. Grip is epidemic catarrh, and sows the seed of chronic catarrh within LL1XD This is so true that few grip sufferers are able to make a complete recovery until they have used Peruna. Never in the history of medicine has a remedy received such unqualified and j universal eulogies as Peruna. a New York Alderman's Experience. Hon. Joseph A. Flinn, alderman Fifth District, writes from 10-1 Christopb-r street, New York City, as follows: 'When a pestilence overtakes onr people we take precaution as a nation to ! preserve the citizens against the dre;xl disease. "La grippe has entered thousands of our homes this fall, and I noticed that the people who used Peruna were quickly restored, while those who depended on doctor's prescriptions, spent weeks in recovering, leaving them weak and emaciated. " 1 had a slight attack of la grippe and ! once took Peruna, which drove the j C. M. Efird. F. E. Deeheb. EFIRD &DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One m imber of the firm will always be at office, Lexington, S. 0. June 17?6m. Albert M. Boozer, ( Attorney at Law, COLUMBIA, C. Especial attention given to business entrusted to him by his fellow citizens of Lexington county. Office: 1316 Mam Street, upsiairs, opposite Van Metre'sFumituie btore , February 28 ?tf, J. II. PRICK, ATTORNEY AX LAW, Will practice in all the Courts. Office: Hotel Marion, 4th room, second floor. I CHAPIN. ------ S. C, A^uast, 6. ly. , Use Ki nurd's hife Tablets for your hirer and Kidneys, |Harmless, but sure to Art. Recommend- j i i i) vi- * _? ni I t? f/y tin Jt'trsi chiss jrny- j sieians. Write for Testimonials. i t Prce 25 Cents. .J. W. KINARD, The Licensed Prescription Drnggist of j Leesville, S. C. December 3, 190i. ly. f i Final Discharge. Notice is herebi given to all persons interested that I will applv to theHm GorgeS. Drafts. Judge of Probate in and lor the Connty of Lexiugtoo, State of South Carolina, on the 3rd day of April, next, for a iinal discharge as Guardian of the Estate of Blanche Itawl ! and Martha E. Kiwi. Minors. J. A. CK05IER, Guardian. j March 4, 1903. 4w20. I : Final Discharge, i. "VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL | JA persons interested that [ will applv to i tlie Hon. George S. D.-atts. Judge of Pr> j bate, in and lor th?* Comly of Lexington, I j State of South Carolina, ou the 3rd of j April, 1M):>, lor a iiu.il discharge as Ad- j n mmistratrix ol the Estate of Daniel Dick ley, j deceased. I v REBECCA F. KICKLEY. j * Administratrix. i r March i 19J3. 4\v20r is Thousands ii us, Dyspeptic, C disease out of my svstem in a few days j and did not hinder me from pursuing my daily work. "I should like to see our Board of Health give it official recognition and \ have it used generally among our poor sick people in Greater 2ne\v York."? Joseph A. Flinn. D. L. "Wallace, a charter member of the International Barber's Union, writes from 15 Western avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.: 'Following a severe attack of la grippe I seemed to be affected badly all over. I suffered with a severe backache, indigestion and numerous ills, so I could neither eat nor sleep, and I thought I would give up my work, which I could not afford to do. "One of my customers who was greatly helped by Peruna advised me to try it, and I procured a bottle the same day. I used it faithfully and felt a marked improvement. During the next two months I took five bottles, and then felt splendid. 2sow my head is clear, my nerves steady, I enjoy food, and rest well. Peruna has been worth a dollar a dose to me."?D. L. Wallace. Mr. O. H. Perry, Atchison, Kansas, writes: "Again, after repeated trials of your medicines, Peruna and Manalin, I give this as my expression of the wonderful ?????W??????M I&vdZ . J&m . L Special Factorj 1235 MAIN, ST., - yl*\ ? > lv t VISIT I WHILE COI ti?P*P imairil-ior _ Durable Goods to 1 901 ?nr T^min BsaJH .,, SUITS?$6.50, S7. OVERCOATS?$6 If , STYLISH HATS"I>\e.Smartest heavy UNDER' gap?iT* SHItiTS?White a FINE NECK WE i Vppf^rv.lipv ** BEESWAX WAITED N LARGE OR SM'1,1 on'SIXTIES rTTE W!i,i, i-.a i . nfi tju^-iUST MAR \Y ket price for c ean ani pure Bees ra7. Price governed I y co.or and coudiinn, F I IJE 13 A Z A AII . iiEXINGTOK, 6. C i its Path atorA Wr^ ^*\\\ j nus ueen me e//)' talk of tke ?F-H?XICO^^ results of jour very valuable medicine in its effects in my case after repeated trials, "First, it cured me of chronic bronchilis of fifteen years' standing by using two bottles of Peruna in J anuary, 1894, ^ and no return of it. " After I was cured of bronchitis I had la grippe every winter for several winters. But, through the use of Peruna, it got gradually weaker in its severity, until it dwindled down to a mere stupor for two or three days. Now the stupor does not trouble me any more."?0. H. Perry. A Congressman's Experience. 'j , House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. ^ Gentlemen?"I ain more than satisfied with Pcruna, and find it to be an excellent remedy for the grip and catarrh. I have used it in my family and they all* join me in recommending it as an excellent remedy." Very respectfully, George H. White. If you do not receive prompt and satisfactorv results from the use of Peruna 1 write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will * bo pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President o? * The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. 0. > BARGAINS! BARGAINS! OROANS, from $35 up. NEW BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANOS, from ?200 up. I THE MOST RELIABLE HOUSE B IN THE SOUTH TO DEAL if WITH||* ALL INSTUMENTS FULLY WARRANTED. For catalogues, address iiLOITE, Representative, COLUMBIA, S. C. Y STOEE DDEIBG ' 1903 MAKE IT YOUR )Q"CT^.E2 TEES ! IN THE CITY OF TTIMTBT A [ handle the Best Made and Most be had. ,50, $8.50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15 00. I 00, $6.50, $8.50, $10.00, and $12 50. -$1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. * 5VEAR?$1.00, $1.50, $2.00 per suit. >nd Colored?.50, .75, $1.00. ^.R?.25, .50 and .75. ad THE OLD RELIABLE GL0TH1ER. 1 1523 MAIN ST. ' . 3m. ^tr All ATT A T A ITJLUUtfJ IV iJUtlll# WE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOTTate loans promptly in sums ol $30i) and upward< on improved larming lands in Lexington county. Long time and easy terms. No commissions. Borrower pays actual expenses ol preparation ot papers. THOMAS ,fc GIBBES. Columbia, S. C,