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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, December 30, 1903. w Witk My Little Ballot. The father of this country, Perhaps is Washington. ADd the people they all love him so They say, "like dad, like sen." The cutest trick this gr*>at ^ire did. When young and "brave*1 was he, Was to take bis little hatchet, And cut down a cherry tree. And wheD bis father qieRtioned him, He could Dot tell a lie; 1 1 " ? ^ 1 ? I?? .?? Ul ? it/? .3at. meeKiy, sweeny, uummy .-nu, "Dear father it was I " And so today our people tell, la school and church and book, * What wondrous "pains'' to save his soul, Oar dear George W. took. And now when strikes and panics come, (And other things of notp ; The workmen proudly should aver, "I did it with my vote. "I did it with my little vot<; I whacked down Reason'* tree; I did it slick as anything?Oa There ain't no flies on me. "I felled it sir, I laid if low; Dear father, that is why " u 1 * ? ' fn/lnr Wereup agaiuso euuic imugo iwu?j? , Bat I cannot tell a lie " How's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars Keward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. [ F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and finantially able to ca ry out any obligacions made by his m. Waldiog, Rinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood t and mucous surfaces of the system 1 Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials sent free. 1 Take Hall's Family Pilis for conB stipation. ? J A Husband. Incubator. Tnere is a very ingenious woman living near Meeker, who says that her liege lord and master does not and has not furnished the water to mix the bread in 15 years. He is always lyiog around doing nothing. Two weeks sgo be went to bed with a very slow fever, and his wife got an idea that she could make an incubator of him. She put 100 eggs around him, but he is getting cross and uneasy, and ebe is afraid he will quit the nest, as he has uever stuck to aoy job three weeks. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests all classes of food, tones and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles and makes rieh red blood, health and strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tissues, puriiiee, strengthens and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G. W. Atkinson, of W. Va., says: "I have used a nilmber of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and have found it to be a very effective and indeed a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. 1 recommend it to my friends." Sold by all druggists. * Came Down With Fatal Effect. A special to the State from Newberry, under date of Pec. 21ih, sajs: "la tbe midst of the Christmas merry-making here to-night Sam Agnew, a negro about 16 years of age, was struck by a missile from a 6k>rocket and killed almost instantly. The accident occurred cn Main street. The negro was standing on the sidewalk Ti-~ n ? ?. ? XiiO UCCUiit'iiUD jjiatnuoiiy j,uii a step to the shooting of fireworks here to-night. ? ? Beport from the Fvsfcrm School. J G. G'uck, Superintendent, Pruntytown, W. Va , writee: "After try ing all other advertised cough medi ciues we have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively m "be West Virginia Reform School. I fiud it the most effective and absolutely harmless." Toe KaufmaDn Drug Co. ??? New Submarines For France. France has jurft ordered the construction of six submarines of a new type?that devised by Naval Engineer MaDgas. They will be #the largest yet built, as when submerged they will have a displacement of 450 tons. The contract calls for twtlve knots an hour under water. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Eromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box 25c. V t ki irXWKT, ?! ? waw jAwiT i wry,, *ruvmmTCjga Cosfs To? Mm When the price paid is the molher*e health and happiness. The father doesn't realize as he romps with the child what years of wifely suffering must be set against the baby's laughter. Chronic invalidism is a high price to pay for the painful joy of maternity, yet it is at such a cost that many a woman becomes a mother. Such a price is too . ? much because it is more than ft i nature asks. \) By the use of v Doctor Pierce's *?rV\S?>\^ J\ Favorite Pre^ script ion maBplly A ternity is made i P /^/ painless. and a ^ cuick convales ence ls^a^iiroa Prescription."' writes Mrs. Wesley Guy. of Keinptville. Ont.. Box 6. " For eight years after my little hoy was born I suffered with cir.alc weakness, aiso"soreness in ovaries, especially on my right side, and pain in back. Was so miserable sometimes did not know what 1 was going to do. Tried several doctors but derived no benefit until I began using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Had only used four lot ties, also some of I)r. Pierce's Antiseptic and Healing Suppositories, when I felt like another person. I recomraen ' Dr. Pierce's medicines to all my friends. If anyone wishes to write me I will gladly answer." Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription contains no alcohol and is entirely free from opium, cocaine and all other narcotics. The dealer who offers a substitute for "Favorite Prescription does so to <;aia the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines. His profit is your loss; therefore, accept no sub| stitute. 1"*? T)lao pout Pcllota romildfn Is JLSL . i icooauw A the bowels. Scooped by the Bell. | Columbia Record. Dec. 23. I The Bell TelepboDe company has bought out the South Carolina Telephone company. Tbe deal has beeD on for some time and was eonsumated yesterday, and last night council granted permission to tbe South Carolina c mpany to eell. This was necessary, because it was provided by ordinance when tbe Souib Carolina company came in that permission must be obtained from the city before a consolidation could be had with any other company. Tight Will Be Bitter. Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommeudation of Dr. Kiog's New Discovery for Consumption, will have a long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal terminaton. Read what T R Beall, Beall, Miss., has to saj: "Last fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. Sbe took Dr. King's New Discovery after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by Tbe Kaufmann Drug Co, Druggists. Price 50e, and $1 00 Trial bottles free. Obituary. Died December 17, 1303. Thelma, the little daughter of Mr. Henry Koon and wife, who bad tbe misfortune to have their child burned so bad that death came in and eDdsd it's awful suffering and it's spirit left this world as it was and went home to be with it's Saviour forever. Thelma only stayed here 2 years, 11 months and C days. Weep not fond parents, for Jesus says wll things I work together for good to those who j love the lord. A R T. A Thousand Dollar's Worth of . Good. A. H. Tbumes, a well known coal operator of Buffalo, 0, writes, "I have been afflicted with kidney and bladder troubla for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. I got no relief front medicines until I began taking Foley's Kidney Cure, then the result was surprising. A few doses stahted the brick dud like fine stones and now I have no pain across my kidneys and I fetl bke h new man. It has done rue a $1,000 worth of good." Tbe KaulinaLii Drug Co. Tea Delusions. Yolks cf eight eggs, one and onefouith cups of sugar, oue cup < f sour cr?am with one teaspocnful of soda dissolved therein. One-third of a i cup of lard or butter, two acd one! half cups of fijur, with one teaepconj ful of baking powder sifted into it. 1 .Mix thoroughly, and bake in dropI cakes on greased paper. Pwsvclution Imminent. A eure sign of approaching revolt serious trouble in yuur system iB nervousness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the troublesome causes It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the Liver, and clarify the blood. Ran down systems benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only 50c, and that is returned if it don't give perfect satis'? tion. Guaranteed by The Kau'marm Drug j Co., Druggists. i | Tsrriblo Tragedy at Shins. i One was Instantly Killed-The Result of Bad Bleed Over a Dispute Over Land. i j A special to Tie State from B*rn! wd, under of December 21b, | s?\ s : "Al Kieins, a etttiou go tbe | Southern, nine miles from our court f home, au awful irygc-dy was enactnd ! 1hst evening when tbe lives of two of j cur best kccwii men, IIr. J. T. i and Mr Dcu Jenkins, were suuli'ed I 7 i cut. I: Sf ems that there bad been bad biood between tbe two men because of a Miit involving certain lands owned by tie latter and last ev-nintr at a school entertainment at Kleins ' tbe two met, but words were passed, ! uIimi thra l>ilf~r Hrc-w his riistnl anil I shot the former four time.-, when in ! turn ibe iaUer was shot with a sboti gun and instantly kilied, whether by ! me fotmer or by otbeta cannot uow be lent mil The foimer lived j through the night but died early this morniDg. - j Head About to Burst ^From Severe Bilious Attack. 'T had a severe bilious attack and j felt like my head was about to buret when I got hold of a free sample of I Cnamberlam's Scomach aDd Liver Tablets. I took a dose of them alter j supper and the next day felt like a ] new man and have been feeling hsp[ py ever since," says Mr. J. W. Smith ; of Julifi, Ttxas. For biliousness, I stomach troubles and constipation | tb be Tablets have no equal. Price | 25 cents. For sale by The Kuufi maun Drug Co. ? Great Britain In Line. C. Mallet, the Brilish consul, on r\ ^ <> i i- - ii? : _ r . i I uesz. z-t.u, cujciauy lLiiorxueu me i junta that be has received a cahie| gram from the British foreign office ! to ihe ?ffcct tbat Great Britain torI raaiiy recogmz.-s tbe republic of j Panama. A Costly Mistake. Blunders are sometimes very expensive. Occasionally life itself is the i price of a mistake, but you'll never i De wrong if you take Dr. King's New ; Life Pills for Dyspepsia, D.zzinese, Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They are gentle vet thorough. 25c, | at Tbe Kaulmann Drug Store. ! . i The Gift of Making; Friends. i Blessed is the man who has the | gift of makiDg friends, for it\ is one | of God'a be&t gifts. It involves ! many things, but above all is the I power of going out of one's self and seeing and appreciating whatever is | noble ond lovable in another man.? Tnomas Hughes. A Timely Topic. At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey j and Tar is tne greatest throat and j lung remedy. If cures quickly and | prevents serious results from a cold. ! Tne KautmaDn Drug Co. ? w Timely Tips, Worry less, work more; ride lese, walk more: drink less, breathe more; eat less, chew more; preach less, practice more. I "I was s-illicted with eciatica/' writes Ed C. Nud, Iuwaville, {Sedgwick Co, Kan., ''going about on crutches ana suffering a deal of pain. I I was induced to try Ballard's bnow I L niment, which relieved me. I used ! three oOc bottles. It is the greatest | liniment I ever used; have recom mended it to a number of persons; ail express themselves as being benefiti ed by it. I now walk without crutcnes, able to perform a great I deal of light labcr ou the farm." 25c, j 50c and ?l 00' {Sold by The Kaufj liiSDU Di ug Cj. The democrats in cjngress are ! making a big mistake m opposing | the Panama canal and me recogni\ lion of the republic of Panama. The ! whole civilized world is on the side j of the administration in this matter ; and every reading nation has recog! Liized Punama. | Coughing Spell Caused Death. j "Hurry JDuckwell, aged 25 years, choked to death early yesterday ; morning at his home, in the presence i of Lis wife and child. He contrac; ted a slight cold a few days ago aud | paid but little attention to it. YcS| terdav morning he was seiz?d wun a j fit of coughing which continued for ! some time. His wife sent for a pby! sician but before he could arrive, ! another coughing spell came on and | Duckwell died from suffocation.?St. j Louis Globe Democrat Dec. 1, 1901" | Ballard's Horehound Syrup would i have saved him. 25c, 60c and $1.00 I-Sold by The Kaufmann Drug Oo. | A London appendicitis assurance | company now issues special policies j guaranteeing to holders all the inedi! ca), surgical and nursing expenses, up to i he amcULt insured, lcurred ; in an attack cf this malady, i J 1 Thousands Have Kidney Trouble ] and Don't Know it. How To Find Out. Fill a bottle cr common glass with your j water and let it stand twenty-four hours, a ^ sediment cr setliyvS! ' tling indicates an J br>| unhealthy condi- i rrrr. iW-,-tion of 'the kid- j \\j/\ \y iV-ty 1 \ neys: if it stains ; 1 your liner, if is , I ^ i I evidence of kid- j JpH \ \ I P n~y troub,ie: to? { -nM \Wy frequent desire to j " _ *r^P?:=s il or Pa"'n in ! the back is aiso j convincing prccf that the kidneys and fciaa- j der are cut of crder. What to Do. i There is comfort in the knowledge so 1 often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp- j Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the j back, kidneys, liver, bladder ana every part ; of the urinary passage. It corrects inability ' o hold water and scalding pain in passing j it, cr bad effects following use of iiquor, j wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant j necessity of being compelled to go often ! during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect cf Swamp-Root 13 soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in.50c. and$l. sizes You may have a sampie bottle of this wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about it, both sentggfplffzirft: absolutely free by mail. address Dr. Kilmer & Home of Swamp-Root. Co., Binghamton. N. Y. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper SEWING M&nmMFST WBo If IKU IVf >TjWI[ llVkWi Wheeler & Wilson Mo. 0. BALL BEARING yarvelonOv Light Running and Noisless. (a No. 300 spool cotton thread tor a belt will run it). One-third latter; one third easier than any shut la machine. Save al out ONE DM IN THREE. a gre\t favorite with prfss MAKERS ANi) becoming MOKE POPULAR AiiLTHt. time \EEDLES FOK ALL 3IA0IIIXBS.. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. WORK GUARANTEED. ATTACHMENTS, SHUTTLES, ETC. In bringing Machines to be repaired it is only neces-ary to bring the head?Leave the table at home unless it reeds repairing too im w w Washers and Wringers. Tbe mo?t perfect W^sb?-r ever invented. I can eell tb<-m at my Btore for lees than tbey will cost you ordered direct from tbe factory. Write fof circulars and prices. X. H. 1?01 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, 8. C April 1, 3 0 33. 3m Thousands Saved By | DR. ID'S NEW DISCinE This wonderful medicine posi-fl lively cures Consumption, Coughs I Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneu-B monia, Hay Fever, Pleurisy, La-B Grippe, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, B Croup and Whooping Cough.R Every bcttle guaranteed,. Nofi Cure. No Pay. Price 50c.&$l.fl Trial bottle free. | . ? ?femaZE 1 I WEAKNESS | fgj 6421-2 Congress St. jjf?j Portland, Maine, Oct. 17,1902. .ft I consider Wino of Cardui superior l| s| to any doctor's medicine I ever used 51 5g| and I know whereof I speak. I sv.f- R Iraa lered for nine months with suppressed R g| menstruation which completely i)ros- I n tratedme. Pains would shoot through S HI] my back and sides and I would have % ||m blinding headaches. My limbs would t \ BSj swell up and 1 would feel so weak 1 ? could not. stand yp. I naturally felt A Hi discouraged for I seemed to be beyond | m the help of physician", but Wino of j Em| Cardui came as a God-send to me. I jjg raj felt a change for the better within ft HS week. After nineteen days treatment tjS| Hj I menstruated without suffering tho Ba agonies I usually did and soon became M Km regular and without pain. Wiueof Cardui is simply wonderful and 1 wish ps, BS that all suffering women knew of its Mp i ?8 good qualities. I k,:ii .A* y 1 | Treasurer, Portland Economic League y Periodical headaches t<*ll of fe- I i male weakness. Wine of Cardui 1 K cures permanently nineteen out of I g every twenty cases of irregular | u menses, hearing down pains or g Eg any female weakness. If you are r!E discouraged and doctors liave |3 Eg failed, that is the hest reason in H jki the world you should try Wine of y* Cardui now. Remember that H fck headaches mean female weakness. 9 H Secure a $1.00 bottle of Wrine of |g 1 Cardui today. M ^rreaxtrnflw;ac awacaaATR aa- . MC^M J? ' - ^> t*> aitt?ami / |1 S || ?OS?3 lii?i?p eg* if^HUB* fas^d* We have the biggest and best stock of Furniture we have ever yet got together. THE VfRY REST GOODS AT THE LOWEST PR CES. < Solid Oak lied Loom Suite, $13 50, worth $16.00. Solid Oak Chair* lor ?0 cents, worth 6}c. Solid Oak Bed-deads, $2.50 to $4 90. worth S3 0" to $7 50 Solid Oak Rockers Iroin ,$1.00 up $6.00. BdSi Qiality R ed Rockers, $2 50 to $7.50 each. BLACK OAK STOVES, THE BEST KNOWN. ANY SIZE AND PRICE, ORGANS, TRUNKS, PARLOR GOODS, SPRTNSS, MATTRESSES, SHADES, LACE CURTAINS, SAFES, TABLES, LOUNGES, and everything that goe* into a home to make it complete at pr oes that you can't beat. rro SEE TJS. POST OFFICE BLOCK. 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