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w KKaaMBaBnDDBBDBaKBMaSHI The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, January 6,1904. Hundreds Die In Fire. Flames Sweep Theatre Killing and Woundiug One-Third of the Audience. Chicago, Dec 30 ?Amid scenes of the most awful horror, a great number of people, estimated at 600, many of tbem women and children, were burned or suffocated or trampled to death late this afternoon in a fire which destroyed the new Iroquois Theatre. More than one hundred bodies, cha -red and mangled, were taken from the blazing ruins within an hour from the time the fire was under control. Inside the theatre the dead were corded and piled up through seats and aisles like logs of wood. Hundreds were injured, many of them fatally, in the fright- j ful panic-stricken rush for safety when hvsterical screams and shouts of "fire" raDg through the theatre, and the flimsy draperies of the fiieB ! fared and blszed up during the second act of the afternoon performance of "Mr. Bluebeard." According to the firemeD, the bodies were piled five feet deep in the pit, where the balconies col lapsed while the frantic, maddened rash of men, women and children for the doors was on, all fighting like demons under the swirl of flame for safety. The fire broke forth in the scenery of the second act of the matinee. In the mad straggle to reach the doors, men, women and children were struck down trampled and crushed. Half faint, bleeding from woands and carried along in the crowd, scores received ir juries which proved fatal. All the buildiogs and stores in the neighborhood of the fire were turned into temporary hospitals and are filled with the injured. Flames from the calcium lights - caught -the flimsy curtains on the stage. In a flash all the stage ' draperies were in flames, and the fire had eaten its way to the audiknrinm. Men, with their clothing torn off in the crash, aided in caring for the woanded and placing them on boards that bad been laid as cots in stores and other establishments. The capacity of the theatre was 1,500. About 200 persons were standing in th| aisles when the performance began, and when the cry of "Fire" was sounded seventeen hundred people as one man, began the desperate struggle to gain the exit9. Cbicjgo, Dec. 31.?The list of dead continue?, as it was given out last night, in the neighborhood of 560 It is believed, however, that the total number of dead will not exceed 575. Including the missing, it is estimated that the total num ber of casualties at the present time Js approximately 1,000 ,For the first time since Chicago Thas possessed bells to peal, whistles *to shriek and horns to blow, the old ;year was allowed silently to take its place in history and the New year permitted to come with no evidence pf joy at its birth. In an official proclamation issued %y Mayor Carter H. Harrison he *aade the suggestion that the usual 3^ew Year's eve celebration for this time be omitted. The idea found a ready response in the hearts of the people and the mayor's words in fact only gave utterance to the expressed thoughts that has filled them all. Ordinarily on New Year's eve the streets of the city are filled with merrymakers, but this year the oDly throngs to be found were those around the morgue. Strange Disappearance of a Bey A queer and perplexing mystery enshrouds the disappearance last Monday afternoon out on the Garner's Ferry road of young Stephen Howtll, a lb-year-old boy, whose home is at 1219 Assembly street, Columbia, aud there is strong reason for the suspicion that he has been foully dealt with?perhaps brutally murdered with an axe which he had carried in the wagon on a trip after holly trees, and other bmjf?.i. . j 1iiiimibm III! mil iimii him !! Christmas decorations, though the motive for such a crime is strangely lacking. Howell was last seen od Monday afternoon about 12:30 or 1 o'clock by a relative who recognized him and saluted him. This was on the Garner's Ferry road near the Hardin street crossing. Howell was going out of town in a wagon with a negro, whose name nobody seems to know and whose identity seems to be as great a mystery as the disappearance of the boy. The team was the property of Phillip Epstin of 1009 Gervais street, who started the boy and the negro out into the country about ?\fro "Ennfcin save JJUUU JXiruuajt uxtw ?. ^ ? ? j _ that the negro returned with the wagon at about 3:30 and came back about 6 o'clock to collect for hia services. When she asked after Howell the negro told her that the white boy had jumped cff at Assembly streot, saying be was going home and asking him (the negrc) to drive the team to Mr. Epstin's. No further trace can be found of the negro, who seems to be a stranger in Columbia. He was picked up Monday morning loafing about the Southern's freight etation by Mr. Epstin, who employed him to assist in hauling some whiskey to the dispensary for the constables. The negro did not return the axe with the wagon and no load wat brought back from the country. He had no reason to think ttu.t Howell had any money or other valuables about his person, and so far as is known the two had never exchanged a pass word. The negro is described as being about five feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, thin moustache, teeth set somewhat apart ; wore a brown overcoat and felt hat. Howell is rather spare built, has fair complenion and blue eyes. He was a bright, intelligent, healthfullooking boy of good habits. Deafness Cannot be Cured By local applications, as they cannot reach the deseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, bearing will be destoyed forever; nine cases out of ten i are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can not be cured by TT lit /"I I L OI-?J t Z nau a uaiarrn uure. oenu lur circulars, free. F. J. Cheney & Cj , Props., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, price 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Casualties and Crimes. The record of the past week was a particularly bloody one. The rail- ] roads and the pistol toters made j heavy inroads upon the population. , There was scarcely a day on which i no fatal Tailway wreck was reported, i and every day there were evidences , of the activity of the pistol carrying class. The railroads claimed hardly ] less than 100 victims, while probably as great a number.fell before the fire of men with pistols. It is a dark red record?Savannan isews. Saved From Terrible Death. Tbe family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt, of BargertoD, Tenn , saw her dying and were powerless to save her. The most skillful physicians and every remedy used, but failed, while consumption was slowly but surely taking her life. Ia this terrible hour Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption turned despair into joy. The first bottle brought immediate relief and its continued use completely cured her. It's the most certain cure in the world for ail throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed. Bottles 50c and $1.00. Trial Bottles Free at The Kaufmann Drug Co. Resolve to perform what you ought; | perform without faii what you resolve. I 11 .MII jiijjniwiJMIJMJJl'JFiJAiiiJUigmiicmcaiMsw' | Vegetables j * to bring good prices must have | ^ I | | ; rich in ; > J Potash , | We will send our books, giving full infor- : , * i 1 mation about the subject, to any farmer who ; 1 writes for them. ] 1 !j QERHAN KALI WORKS, ji | i ! ^icw York?J>8 \annau Street, or Atlanta, Ua.?So. Broad St. ' ObituaryMrs. E!?za Seay departed this life I D^c. 22ad, 10C3, aged 87 years one month and 28 days. She had always lived in the Providence community, and had always been a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. H. H. Seay, her husband, had proceded her to the Spirit Land 38 years. She was a lady of great enenergy and bad alwajs taken a great interest in current events. AH of her fine sense were almost unimpaired. She bad attended a funeral just a week before her death. She bad always prayed that her final sickness might be of short duration, and ber prayer was answered, having died in 30 minutes from the time she was taken. After preparing dinner and having eaten some of it she - - mi i a was taken suddenly ill ana aiea. Sbe was buried at Providence E L cburch by her pastor, Rtv. Geo. S. Bear den. She leaves two children, Mr. Patrick Seay, of near -Lexington, and Laura Moots, of Columbia, S. C. Sbe will be greatly missed. Sbe leaves eleven grand-cbildren and one i great graDd child. B. Rev. Carlisle P. B. Martin, L. L, D. Of Waverly, Texas, writep, 1 Of a morning, when first arising. I often find a troublesome collection of ? phlegm, which produces a cough and iB very hard to dislodge; but a small quaniti of Ballard's Horehound Syrup will at once dislodge it, and the trouble is over. I know of no medicine that is equal to it, and it is so pleasant to take. I can most cordially recommend it to all persons needing a medicine for throat or lung troule." 25c, 50c and SI.00 Sold by The Kaufmann Drug Co. ] t " ' ' 1 ww "1X1 e gCiappiex1 A north Missouri paper asks, j "Who is the happier, the man who presses $100,000 or the man who j has seven daughters V To which j another exchange replies: "The man with the surplus girle, of J couree. The man wiih the money is not satisfied and wants more. The ] man with the seven daughters is satisfied?he has enough.?St. Louis ? Post-Dispatch. t t For Over Sizty Years. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been in use for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their chil- , dren while teething, with perfect Buccess. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor j little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggist in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs. "Winslow's Soothing ^ Stfrnn." and take no other kind, tf J -r? County Alliance. * The hrot quarterly meeting of Lexingtou County Alliance for 1904, will be held at Ballentine, S. C., with Sin Clair Subordinate Alliance January 8:b. Subject for discussion? "Whljstock ruising pay in tins country?" Speakers?0 L. Mayor, Dr. J. \V. E*rgle and James B Addy. James B. Addy, Pres. Dr. J. J. Bickley, Seci'y. Domestic Troubles. ] It is exceptional to find a family where there are no domestic ruptures ^ occasionally, but these can be lessen- * ed by having Dr. King's New Life ' Pills around. Much trouble they save by their great work in Stomach . and Liver troubles. 25c. at The Kaufmann Drug Co. I ONE CAR LOAD MITCHELL. ONE CAR LOAD VIRGINIA, ONE CAR LOAD THOMHILL WAGONS, V just arrived. We can make you attractive prices. Any size wagon wanted in stock. Come in and see us when in the city. rn A "HTT m TTA IT ?) T. d. AltrHTKl & ill., Columbia, S. C. TO THE MERCHANTS OF Lexington County! Tbe well known wholesale firm of Frank's Jobbing House, of Columbia, S. C, are closing out the following lines of Winter Goods at 20 per cent, less than the regular prices on reasonable terms. Send for a small sample order, state what you want, the price you wish to pay and if the goods and prices are not satisfactory you can return the same at our expense: 300 Men's Overcoats from ?1.50 to ?4.90. 150 Youth's Overcoats from ?1.25 to ?3.75. 250 Dozen Child's new Pants from ?2.15 to ?3.90. 650 Men's wool single Coats, square and round cut sacks from ?1.25 to ?1.57A 200 all wool Men's Coats and Vest at ?2.37J. Underwear, Shirts, Hosery. A full line of Ladies' Capes, Neckwear, Suspenders and Handkerchiefs. 200 Dozen single Men's Pants from 62ic up. Also a full line of working Shirts and Overalls. Send for a small sample order and be convinced-. Very respectfully, FRANK'S JOBBING HOUSE, 1554 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. FITZMAURICE FITZMAURICE 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST? COLUMBIA, S. C. FILL HD Willi tilt (MIS. The grandest exposition of Fall and Winter Goods ever bronght to Columbia at old prices and less, Read carefully the goods advertised in these columns aod we will ibide the result We want you to give us a call, because we can be of great benefit in ;he matter of dollars and cents. Special Bargain Sale of Clothing for Men and Boys. 100 odd coats for men at S2.00, regular price $5.00. 50 odd coats for m?n at $2.50 egular prico $7 '0. 150 bovs all wool school suits at $l.r>0, regular price $2.50. 300 So , s' school suits all wool double breasted. The most durable suit ever offered to the ;rade. DRY GOODS SPECIALS?3.000 yards MEN'S UNDERSHIRTS ? 50 dozen )f half wooi.Dress Goods at 10c , 3J inches do.jb e brested tbece lined undershirts and real value at 15c. drawers at 95c. lor the suit. No cold will . . . touch you if you have the^e. HENRIETTAS-50 pieces 36-inch wool JreTC inn , . , .. Henriettas, ad colors, at 25c. special LALxE^ VESTS 00 dozen ladies ribbed vests at li^c. each, real value at 20c. 0UTI*G-100 pieces 27-inch Outings, PRINTS?5U0 pieces of the best caliit 5c. the yard, regular price 7c. C0Q8 at They are worth 6}c. SEA ISLAND 5,000 yards 36-inch JBLANKETS-100 pairs of all wool it 4} by the piece or 5c. the yard to close, blankets at $2 95, real value at $4 00. .... CLOTHING DEPARTMENT -We have j JEANS?30 pieces school boys' Jeans I Mr F B Harman iu charge of onr Ctothit l'24c. the yard, | jDg Department who will be glad to see his Lexington friends. He will treat ttiem CAPES, CAPES?All wool double Capes }airjy we have an elegant Ine of cloth,t SI each, real valne at SI.50. t i p at bargain prices SAVING Combination that will Open WTTi A T .IPTT k! -P VV UilUJLll. . ^ i Vhy not start an account with us and place 1, ; '*/ './ ;^ i(-*ee I your money whero it will increase steadily? ' : v- " ( */. . . \ We pay 4 per cent, interest in our jjij // \ 5?a,^v ing-s .Department. V \ ^ \ Payable quarterly. 3 mm ??im en, COLUMBIA, S. C. , W>r. H. IYLES. President. JULIUS H. WALkmR, V. President. J. P. MATTHEWS, Stcretary. July 15?ly BEESWAX WANTED il LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES wwssussfsest 1 engines boilers. rax. Price governed by oolor and condi- j Tiaki SUcli, fiend Pipes end Skeet-Iroe ion. Work; Shafting. Pulleys, Gearing, Boxes, ^ ? __ Rangers, ete Mill Castlnrt. THE BAZAAR, WCast every day; work *00 heede. MHBilD IRON WORXN 6 8UrTLY 09 LEXINGTON, S.C- AUGUSTA, qwqmma. DeWitt's O Salve For Piles, Burns, Sores* January 27-1 y i. C. M. Eftkd. F. E. Dk2he2. EFIRD & &REHER, 1 Atfsrncvs at Law, I ? J LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. TT J" ILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE YV Courts. Business solicited. Ona member ot the firm will always be at office, Lexington, S. C. nne 17?6m. DR. E. J, ETHEREDGE, SURGEON DENTIST, LEESVILLE, S. C. Office next door below post offioe. Always onhand. ? February 12. EDWARD L. A$BILL, Attorney at Law, LEESVILLE, S. C. Practices in all the Courts. Business solicited. Sept 30?6m. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law, ^ COLUMBIA, N. C. Especial attention given to business en- , trasted to him by his fellow citizens 01 Lexington county. Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, cpposi e Van Metre's Furnituie Store February 28?tf, a JT. H. FRICK, J ATTORNEY AX LAW, ! M Will practice in all the Courts. OflRno- Uavinn ith rnnm SA^nni) 'flw floor. 'ill CHAPIN, - - - - 8. 0. H A^ua&t 6. ly. V ANDREW CRAWFORD V ATTORNEY AT LAW, J COLUMBIA, 8, C, PRACTICES IN THE 8TATE AND ^ Federal Courts, and offers his professional services to the citizens of Lexington \ County. October 18?ly, WILLIAM W.HAWES, 1 Attorney at Law, M NEW BROOKLAND. - S. C. ? Will Practice in all the Courts. Prompt Wj attention given to Collections. Business solicited. m September 16?6m. train!! it ui. Will Practice *n all Courts, KAUFMANN BUILDING, T.RTTNfiTON. S C On the 18th day of October, we formed a en-partnership for the practice of law. We will be pleased to receive- those having legal basine-s to be attended to ac our office in tbe Kaulinaun building at any time. Respectfully. J. WM THURMOND, G BELL TIMMEBMAN, October 22. 1902.?ly. 5^ DR. C.J. OLIVERGS, 6PECIALTST 0N KYE* EAR? XOSE Throat and Lungti, GUARANTEE Office and Residence, FIT OF GLASSES 1424 and 1426 Marion. St, March 15?ly COLUMBIA, S. C. Dr, P> H. Shealy, DENTIST, LEXINGTON, - S. C. Office Up Stairs in Roof's Building, JAMES HARMAN. aDE?TT.A.Xj STTIRO-ZEO^r LEXINGTON, 8. C., (Office in rear of tbe Court House.) INFORMS THE PUBLIC THAT HE will be in his office every Friday for the purpose of doing dental work in all ita 9 branches. \ March 19. 1902. ly. F01EYSH0NEMAR d Cubes Colds; Prevents Pneumonia mem KODOL digests what you eat. VI KODOL cleanses, purifies, strengthen! and sweetens the stomach. j KODOL cures indigestion, dyspepsia, and all stomach and bowei trouoles. KODOL accelerates the action of the gas* < trie glands and gives tone to the digestive organs. KODOL relieves an overworked stomach of all nervous strain gives to the heart a full, free and untrammeled action, nourishes the nervous system and feeds the brain. KODOL Is the wonderful remedy that a making so many sick people well ana weak people strong by giving to their bodies all of the nourishment that is contained in the food they eat. Bottles only, $1.00 Size holding 2% tlrr.es the trial size, which se.ls for 50c. rrmrel oaly by E. C. DeWOT < CO., CBION. FOE SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS When writing mention the Dispatoh.