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The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, December 23, 1903. * Jfr'zod Pic&les. A woman never knows why she loves a man; he never C3ree. It's useless to be in a hurry unless you can make it contagious. Don't take chances of proposing to a girl on Friday; she might not refase you. v. Th8 best all-round liniment?for both man and beast?is Ramon's Nerve & Bone Oil. Try it: 25o. Man would rather propel the bicycle of pleasure than the wheel barrow of necessity. " * * 3 ? n?n onoil. industry ana prubpeimj t?4C j ed differently but tbey mean th9 I same thing. Don't be imposed upon by taking 8ab3titutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. The Kaufmann Drug Co. Women play whist and men go into politics chiefly because they've got no business doing it. An open confession may be good for the soul, but it is a bad thing for the lawyers for the defence. The great home medicine, Herehound, Mullein and Tar, cures that cough and cold. Murray Drug Co. Two Greek steamers collided in the Mediterranean sea last week and fifty ^ passengers wore drowned. It's the toughest kind of tough luck to have your watch stolen when you are on your way to pawn it. * T-:-3?frnnhlp can il JHUuejr ui uiauuvt v?v> always be cured by usiDg Foley's m Kidney Cure in time. The Kauff ruann Drug Co. A watermelon pafccb in Scott county. Mo., which its owner thinks is the largest in the world, contains 10,000 i acres. | The bouse yesterday passed the pension bill. The bill provides for an appropriation of $138,450,100 for ^ pensions. Foley's Honey and Tar positively cures all throat and lung diseases. Refuse substitutes. The Kaufmann Drug Co. The largest farm in the Southwest, it is claimed, is in Oklahoma. It is No. 101 in the Ponca reservation and P' contains 50,000 acres. The citizens' committee that has been endeavoring to settle the street car strike in Charlotte have failed in their efforts and given up. Tannopoline is guaranteed to relieve blind or bleeding piles and will cure where no other remedy like it will or can do so. Murray Drug Co. The largest living thing on earth is the new found redwood tree in California, which is 359 feet high and 156 feet in circumference. . The reply of Russia to Japan is * "? ' ' - 1 8813 to OO UUHttliBiauvuiy w tuc ministers and statesman of Japan and the situation is considered grave If horehound, Mullein and Tar fails to relieve that cough, cold, or even pneumonia, we will refund your money. Any druggist will do this. Murray Drug Co. Over 10,000.000 pieces of mail matter, covering $48,643 in mofiey and $1,462,000 checks and drafts, reached the deadletfeer office during the year. A full grown whale weighs one hundred tons?that is as much as eighty elephants or four hundred bears. Seventy feet is the utmost lenth of a whale. President Roosevelt receives $30,000 and two of his .children, $5,000 each from the estate of the late J. K Gracie, of New York, an uncle by marriage of the president. An English traveler left London on September 8 and arrived in London forty.seven days later, after covering in a trip around the world 11,615 miles by rail and 8,793 by water. Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pells lets?a complete, pleasant, scientific treatment for constipation and biliousness. 25 doses, two medicines The police are after a band of ghouls who for week* past have been opening graves in Greenlawn cemetery in Newport News, Vi. and r robbing the dead of jewelrj, shrouds and clothing. A call has been issued for a meeting of the Democratic DatioDal committee in Washington on January 12, for the purpose of deciding upon w the time arid place of holding the national convention, When you want a pleasant purgative try Chamberlain's Stomach | Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and produce do nausea, griping or other disagreeable effect. For I sale by The Kaufmann Drug Co. It is estimated that during the last five years telephones have been put into nearly half a million rural homes. The farmer finds that with the telephone he can keep in touch with the market, selling his produce or live stock when quotations are the moBfc favorable. I W. J. B;owd, a member of the | senior class class of Furrnan University, died last Wednesday at the Greenville, S C, sanitarium after a brief illness from appendicitis. The commonwealth cf South Carolina sold its citizens nearly $3,000,000 worth of whiskey and beer in the year ended the 30th of last month, which is nearly $500,000 worth more than in the preceding fiscal year. Liver spots have spoiled many pretty complexions, and nothing so completely removes them as Ramon's Tonic Regulator. Just a mite of this pleasant vegetable powder on retiring paints the bloom of health oaths cheeks. Large tin box 25c. Last year if an average were made every man, woman and child in the United States received sixty-one letiL .finrononoi'ii nr (SI'S) ILIIIiy-Uiir uono^?jj;v*u v. periodicals, and fourteen packages; and every person registered a letter. Hungarian pheasants have a superstition that fire kindled by lightning can only be extinguished by milk and owing to their refusal to use water a barn with a farmer's whole hay crop has been burned in one of the provinces. Four deaths and 15 new cases of typhoid fever were reported at Butler, Pa, on Tuesday, last week Four of the local physicians have been attacked with the disease and six physicians from other places have gone to the city to help treat the sick. . Ten Thousand Churches In the United States have used the the Longman & Martinez Pure Paints. Every church will be given a liberal quantity whenever they paint. Don't- pay $1 50 a gallon for Linseed oil (worth 60 cents) which you do when you buy thin paint in a can with a paint label on it. S and 6 make 14, therefore when you want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only eight gallons of L. & M, and mix six gallons of pure linseed 1 wi li ?f \Jl* ^llIU AO. Yoa need only four gallons of L. & M. paint, and throe gallons of oil mixed therewith to paint a good sized house. Houses painted with these paints never grow shabby, even after 18 years. These celebrated paints are sold by W. P. ROOF, 8?31 Lexington, S. C. A ycuog "lord" aeked a plain American: "Have you any gentlemen in this country?" The American asked: "Who do you call gentlemen?" The reply wat: "Oh, they are men who have nothing to do, and travel around at will." The American said: "Yes, we have plenty of them, but we call them tramps." A crocodile was recently killed on the banks of the Teluga River, in Cutcb, and the following inventory was made of the contents of the brute's stomach: A half-digested little calf, a human 6kull, a silver bangle, some brass ornaments, a little tin box containing tobacco, a lime case, a nutcracker, p railway ticket, a horn case containing twelve bananas and a soda water bottle containing some i i :i ^ mustard on. The Lone Star State. Down in Texas, at Yoakum, is a big dry goods firm of which Mr. J. M- Halier is the head. Mr. Haller on one of his trips east to buy goods said to a friend who was with him in the palace car, "Here, take one of these Little Early Risers upon retiring and you will be up early in the morning feeling good." For the "dark brown" taste, headache and that logy feeling DsWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills to use. Sold by all druggists. - - According to a German military authority not less than 10,000 desertions of German youths from the performance of military duty have been recorded in one year. The harshness of military service in other European countries besides Germany serves to partially account for the large migration to the United States, where there is no dread of the drill sergeant. -? % - - . Cures Eczema, Itching Humors. Especially for old chronic cases i i_ r> ^ r>i.. j r> \ tj taise ixmiamc jdioou r>aim. it gives a healthy blood supply to the affected parts, heal9 all the sores eruptions scabs, scales, stops the awful iichiDg and burning of eczema, swellings, suppurating, watery sores, etc. Druggist, $1. Sample free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free med| ical advice sent in sealed letter. | Notice Trespassers. All bersons are hereby notitied and warned not to trespass in any manner upon the premises of the undersigned, situate in Lexington county, S, C., and bounded by lauds of W. B. ! Roberts, Jofcn Kaminer, J. A Calk and ! others. The law will be strictly enforced against all persons violating this notice. Mrs. Salhe A. Swygert, VJ. B. Roberts, E. H. Roberts, W. Q Roberts. November 21? 4w7pd. This popular remedy never fails to effectually cure Dyspepsia, Constipation, Sick headache, Biliousness And ALL DISEASES arising from a Torpid Liver and Bad Digestion The natural result Is good appetite and solid flesh. Dose small; elegantly sugar coated and easy to swallow. Take No Substitute. ? ? Tax on Insurance. Comptroller General A. W. Jones is an enthusiastic advocate of the plan of having insurance companies doing business in South Carolina taxed by the State instead of by the coun.ies and cities. Mr. Jones is confident that the plan, if adopted, will give satisfaction to all concerned. Operator at Trenton. TrentoD, C , Dec. 16.?Mr. L. L. Shealy, who has held the position of agent at Leesville for quite a while, came Monday to take charge of the depot here. Mr. Shealy was operator here at one time and has many friends who welcome him bock. Good for Children. The pleasant to take and harmless One Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in all cases of Cough, Croup and LaGrippa because it does not pass immediately into the stomach, but takes effect right at the seat of trouble. It draws out the inflv matioD, heals and so otfces and cuie9 permanently by enabling the lungs to contribute life-giving and lifcj-suslainiDg oxygen to the blood and tissues. Dr. Armstrong of Delia, Tex., prescribes it daily aDd says there is no bet'er cough remedy made. Sold by all druggists. ? Col. U. R. Brooks Reappointed. -rv 1 i 3 Uol. U. ?t. !5rooK8 was loaay commissioned Clerk of the Supreme Court four a term of four years, the appointment having been tiled yesterday. Colonel Brooks bas served in this office for many years and his reappointment comes as a matter of course.?Record 18. Bo Quick. Not ar minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by The Kaufmann Drug Co. A& Egg Dish. Have a layer of white sauce in the bottom of a baking dish ; break over this a layer of eggs. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle over them a layer of grated cheese and bread crumbs. Place in the oven tong enough for eggs to oongeal and serve at once. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box 25c. China not so Crowded. A recent census of China shows that that country, crowded with "teeming millions," has 103 to the square mile, Belgium has 220 to the square mile. Great Biitain 130 and Germany 106. Bilious Colic prevented. Take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as soon as the first indication of the disease appears and a threatened attack may be warded off. Hundreds of people use the remedy in this way withperfect success. For sale by The Kaufmann Drug Co. Cured Paralysis. | W. S. Baily, P. 0. True, 'Texas, | writes: " My wife had been suffering J five years with paralysis in her arm, I when I was persuaded to use Ballard's Snow Liniment, which cured her all right. I have also it used for old sores, frostbites arid skin eruptions. It does the work." 25e, 50c, and $1.00. Sold by The Kaufmann Drug Co. ? - ? Job for General Miles. i | New York, Dec. 18?Tammany 1 Hull heard toduy from Washington j that General Miles will be asked to take the post of commissioner of police of New York city. Heart Fluttering. Undigested food and gas in the 6tomach, located just below the heart, presses against it and causes heart palpitation. When your heart troubles you in that way take Herbine for a fewdays. You will *oonbe all right. 50c. Sold by The Kaufmann Drug Co. A Rural Financier. <lI suppose you'd like to make about a thousand per cent on a little investment while you're in the city,'' remarked the confidence man. "You bet I wculd," replied the financier from the farm. "Well, how much can you put into thedeal?': The farmer gave the matter thoughtful consideration. "Well," he said at last, "if it's a sure thing there's no use going too strong at the start. I'll invest a dime dow, an' then I'll invest the profit on that when I get it, an' so on up as long as it works. Western newspapers report that five years ago a Missouri farmer was killed by lightning while standing .in one of his fields ; two years later his wife was stunned by another flash on the 6ame spot, and last month a cow grazing there was struck. Coughing1 Spoil Caused Death. ''Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years, choked to death early yesterday morning at bis home, in the presence of his wife end child. Re contracted a slight cold a few days ago and paid but little attention to it. Yesterday morniDg he was seized with a fit of couebine which continued for ,?crae t;m?. His wif? seat f?r a physician bat bcfuie bo Cv,ulJ airive, another coughing epell came on and Duckwell died from suffocation.?St Louis Globe-Democrat Dec. 1, 1901 " Ballard's Rorehound Syrup would have saved him. 25 50c and ?1.00 Sold by The Kautmann Drug Co. Mil Colegisle Mi, LEXINGTON, S. C. LITERARY. SCIENTIFIC AND CLASSICAL COURSE. NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 7. Vocal and Instrumental Music. Elocution. College Trained Teachers. 233 Students Enroled !a?t Sepsion. Expenses per Session 860 to 880. Send for Catalogue O. D. SEAT, Principal. July 29, 1903. FOLEYSfIONEy?^IAR Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia JUST A LITTLE OF TOUE Where Do You Buy? Well you should buy where you can get the moat lor jour monej! I purchase my stock direct from the manufacturers and am prepared to meet any price on the same class article! I handle a complete line of BUGGIES AND WAGONS, of the very best make I also carry a complete line of Single and Double Buggy Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Lap hobes, Cook Stoves and Eauges, Trunks and Vahces, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, Gent's Furnishing. Hats, Notions, Dress Goods, Hardware. Tinware, Crockery. Glassware. WoodenI ware, Groceries, Provisions. Confectionery On ail of the above goods our prices are j as iow as i* consistent with good quality. You are earnestly requested to call and exI amine onr goods \Ve want your business i and guarantee satisfaction in every instance. I am agent lor the celebrated Walter A. Wood Mowers, and Arrow and Heart Shoes. Yours for business, II. L. OSWALD, LEXZ2TS-T02T, S. C. I ENGINES BOILERS. Tanks. Stacks, Stand Pipes and Shoot-Ires Work; Shafting. Pulle??, Gearing, Boxes, j Hai.g&ro, ;&. Mill Caaiinea. ^"Oaet era-j work '?00 hanSe. LOM3ASD IRON WORKS A 8UPFLY C? AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. January 2??ly riRNFY niSFSSFSl 118 11 bm # I Wftna B<sFBBvy are the most fatal of all diseases. m kidney CUBE It 8 iULl! d 6oarantsed Remidy or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by eminent physicians as the best for Kidney and Bladder troubles. PRICE 50c. and $1.00. /jSSSy pation and Indigestion ere it's chronic. Tr^yiHW I p^Ous 1 ohft\and TONIC Pellets?a remedy that assists J SKI wB^A^ature and does not get in her way. StrongJj^KJ For sale by C E Corley, G. M. Harman, Kaufmann Drug Co, and P. Roof, Lexington, S. C. I fins FAN AM WINTER I SHOES | * * * * ^ is cow ready for onr Lexington Friends to inspect. We knew that we havo * jast the kiud they want. We were very careinl in having this season's goods ^ % mode. They have SOLID INNER and OUTER SOLES and GENUINE j* ' LEATHER COUNTERS. They can't help from giving good wear. S. | PRICES REASONABLE. | I E. F. & F. A. DAVIS, 1 % 1710 MAIN STUEET, % COLUMBIA, - - - S. C. * -? * * *- A A -l!f -i- ? ?- -?- ? & & H * fir i* & & $ # $ * $ * * ? * * ? * * $ * * # $ $ * * * V -5 1707 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. B MARBLE AND GRANITE Dealers South. We use the best grade material in manufacturing Monuments and Headstones and guarantee our work and fiinish to be the best. When you hear a man complaining that he can buy so much cheaper from 6ome little fellow who is anxious to sell anything, you can put it down that he wiilget cheap stock, cheap work, and of course a cheap job. We can compete with any fair dealer in this country, but we cannot say we will sell as cheap as some as we do not care work. IRON I W IRE FENCING, GRAVE LOT COPNG, ETC, for sale. Write to us or see our MR. P. B. EDWARDS, LEXINGTON, S. C. - - i - 1 f . i and we will see that you are treated iair.j SOUTH CAROLINA MARBLE WORKS. September 11. 44?tl THE HOME BANK,! ?2 (ISCORPOI1ATED.1 7 ? LEXISttTON, S. c. m ? DOES A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS, 1 |g capital, $:io,ooo. m o j ;i fnr. rant Tntpreat osid on savings deposits. oaieiy uepueit uuaoo iui ? vmv? _ f ^ y* Fire proof safe and vault. Burglar insurance. Bonded (Jjj officers. Your account solicited. Mm f. F. W. OSWALD, GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN, ALFRED J. FOX, (j{ ?|K President. Vice President. Cashier. fiAU life DIRECTORS : ?}V lO F. W. OSWALD. ALFRED J. FOX. ,T. E. KAUFMANN. v/l JW GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN, E.W.ROBERTSON, H. L. OSWALD. 8? flft March 18. 1903. 6m. ?jl WM". PLATT, DEALER IN ICfl.l | NEARLY OPPOSITE PO^ OFFICE, COLTJMBIA, - - . S. C. X1A.IIV STREET. We have received and have placed on our shelves one of the most beautiful as well as the most complete line ot ever shown in the city. These are all standard goods lrom the most reliable manufacturers and are recommended for their stylish and nobby appearanceand the beauty of pattern. A full line of Ginghams and dress goods ot all descriptions, as well as lovely creations in fashionable tall and winter xnillincrv. Come and see these goods before purchasing. I will make it to your interest to do so. October, 9.?3m. 4