Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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7 -v " '- V,:"s-' " ' / / x - ' *;V; ; VT* c' ' ; * * x ?* THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. > & Bepresentatiue newspaper. Savers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding bounties Like a Blanket. VOL. XXX1C LEX1RGT0S, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1904. 4^7 " Z GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, T A v\7". tx. ^oztczecotoilt, js, mjht^lG-ee, teao >jai> street, - -- -- -- - Columbia, s. c. t Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October i?M ? I You are hereby summoned ; to appear in the presence of t Lever, The Shoe Man, i . * i for the sole purpose of witnessing the I GRANDEST SHOE lEl'IM AND PREMIUM GIVING EVENT ! ever attempted in the South. We now have oc exhibition at our store 5000 valuable premiums for the patrons of this store. To every customer whose purchase amounts to one dollar or more will be given a I" - t j A Beautiful Present.1 wimmmamrM ' I SEE OEE WINDOW. i I1 For fall particulars call, phone, j writer or send wireless telegram to ATT AT) SHOE MAM. Jill 1)1 1613 Main St. Uv I 5 COLUMBIA.S.C. Feb. 6?ly. I XTIT'T? XT' They Are PANAMA, STRAW, SOFT AND STIFF HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, HANDKERCHIEFS, MEN S HOSIERY. SUSPENDERS, UNDERWEAR, UMBRELLAS, DRESS SUITS CASES AND HAND BAGS, WHITE AND FANCY TESTS. Suits lade to Order. Fit Guaranteed. J.H.Eleazer, COLUMBIA, S. C. / Poly! and business doi as you can get ing hands with 1 come to Columbii find out how c - you first class Pai Window Glass, ] r>i 1- TTT l oasn. w e are aj you. C.0.BR0V / Columbii (Polytic6?meaning many ticks.) V Jap Boat Leaves Pert. The American Admiral Determined to J Preserve the Neutrality of China. Shanghai, Aug. 22 ?A meeting of consuls of the various nations stationed here was called by Mr Good cow, toe American consul, ana was beid today for the purpose cf discussing what mean9 ehould be taken to compel Russia to observe neutrality, the Russian consul general ke*e having flitly refused to disarm the cruiser Askold and the torpedo destro5er Grozovoi, or order them to leave the harbor. The meeting acj turned with out decision. Shanghai, Aug, 22 ?The Japanese torpedo boat whose arrival here yesterday caused great excitement If ft the harbor today with dispalcheB for the fleet now off the mouth of the river. The torpedo boat came into Shanghai presumably for the purpose ! of attacking theBussian ship Askcld which took refuge there af?er the naval battle of August 10 h. The American torpedo boat destroyer went in ahead of the Japanese boat and took a position between it and the Askold, and no attack was made. The Japanese boat was stripped for action. Shanghai, Aug. 23, noon.?The final time limit allowed by the taotai of Shanghai for the Kussian cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi to disarm has passed without compliance with his order. A meeting of the foreign consuls was held this afternoon but the Russian consul genera], was absent and no definite course of action was decided upon. The taotai has requested Sir Pelham Warren, the British consul eene ral, to order that the repairs to the Askold be stopped. There is a Japanese fleet outside the harbor waiting developments. A visit to the Askold shows that her hull is not in condition to go to sea. The repairs on the Russian cruiser's boilers and funnels have been rushed but the replacing of damaged plates io her hull has been pursued in a desultory manner. In view of the circumstances existing here certain prominent firms made a request upon American Consul General Goudoow for the protection of cargoes and wharves near the Askold. This request was forwarded by Consul Goodnow to Rear Admiral Sterling in command of the l't mix. As soon time from shakthe "Dear Boys," a, or "write us, and iheap we can sell nts, Lime, Cement Doors, Blinds and ways glad to see KM P. DRD inauiiu., i, s. c. American fleet there, who has the matter under consideration. No uneasiness is felt by the foreign residents of Shanghai, but the Chii neBe are excited. London, Auj?. 23 ?A telegram to | the Evening News from Chee Foo i says the Japanese have captured a chain of forts at Port Arthur after a tremendous attack yesterday. The ! shells of the Japanese guns even reached Gen. Stoessers residence. Scarcely a buildiDg in Port Arthur remains undamaged. The town hall, m h vrtn n ! ? r.r% n n TW n <?? n r? ? v* a V> A n WulUU was uetsu ?a a uiaga^iiuc, uao been destroyed. Four large warships unable to fight are at Port Arthur. Oaly one ship, a vessel with two masts and two funnels, has guns on board. The fire of the forts not captured by the Japanese together with the ffifect of land mines is given as the reason why the Japanese have not yet conquered the Russian stronghold. Srookla&d Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I have been watching the columns of the Dispatch for some time, thinking I would see something from our dear little town but bo far I have been disappointed, bo thought I would not let our town be dead while she is still living and growing. What haB become of our former correspondents ? Guess "D." has gone on a trip and "Robin Red" must have flown away. I do not mean to take their place, but should they fail to appear in the Dispatch you will hear from me occasionally. Mr. G. S. Harvey and wife and sweet little babe have returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends at Summerville. Mr. S. S. Miller and wife are on a lengthy visit to relatives and friends in Saluda. Messrs. P. J. Wessingor, Levi and Alonzo Lown attended The State Agricultural Society and Farmers Institute at Clemson College a few days ago. They report a grand time. Mr. Henry Buff has opened store near his residence on Oak street. We wish Henry much success in his new hiiainPBfl. It is also reported that Shull & Dent will soon open a new store. They bave been two of Brookland's leading merchants for several yearB. Success to them. On last Friday evening daring the heavy thunder storm one of Mr. M. H. Witfs houses was struck by lightning. Oaly small damage was done. Mr. d". M. Marchant and Mr. E. E Felder hsve had several sick members in their families, but ail are improving rapidly. Mr. J. A. Seay has also been on the sick list. He is able to be out again. Mr. Hamp Caughman, one of our handsome and pop Jar youDg meD, ha6 been sick for several weeks at his parental home. Hamp, hurry home for the girls are anxiously waiting for you. Messrs. Autry Stallings bave opened a large new 6tore, and are also furnishing electric lights wherefinsr tranfor? "Vnorlv nil KiininoRa places in town now use them. They are beautiful as well as beneficial. All we need now is fire protection and the trolly cars, but our town is climbing and will reach higher limbs every day. With success to the Editor, the Dispatch and its many readers, I will close. Esaw. Aug. 22, 1904. I | Some Seasons Way Mr. Gams Should Be Re-Elected. A short statement of the work of the Commission duriDg the term just jjerved by Mr. Garris may be of interest to the people, as well as of interest to the candidacy of Mr. Garris ' himself in the approaching primary. Mr. Garris takes the position that the railroads and the people are bound to exist together for all time to comr, and that they should live iu friendship, if possible. It is not right that honest claims of either against the other should have to be sued for and collected at great expense to both; therefore, the Commission can do 10 higher duty than to bring if possible, the people and the railroads closer together. treasonable rates only should be allowed by the Commission or desired by the railroads. The average of South Carolina rates are now below the average of the rates throughout the South, and especial care has been given by the Commis- i 8ion to the agricultural and manufacturing interests of the State. Only recently has all cotton manufactures been reduced materially. It is not excessive to estimate that the Commission's reductions on cotton pieoe goods has resulted in a saving to the mill interests of the State of something like $ 55,000.00 Fertilizer saving by reduction to agriculture 90;000.00 Reduction in transportation cotton 104,000.00 CO AAA AA JLVCU.UUIXU11 ILL YY IAAI IUi JLUCJL. . Ut>,UVV.W Reductions in brick, starch, lime, building materials. 40,000.00 Reductions on articles of merchandise and others it is fair to estimate 120,000.00 Total $174,000.00 Now, this is a conservative estimate of the amount of money collected by the railroads less than th9y would have collected on the commerce of the State for last year had it not been for the interference of the Commission. The Commission has diligently under difficulties kept up the gradual improvement of depots in the State, so that we have more new and modern structures in South Carolina than in any State in the South. Since bis term began there are on the Southern railroad twelve additional trains doing passenger service and five on the Atlantic Coast Line. While conditions can never be entirely satisfactory to all the people. Is it not fair to Mr. Garris to say that he has done very well since he feels that he has made no demands except those that are justified? During the past: year there have been some serious accidents which have resulted in the loss of life, yet it is a fact that there has been hauled in this State about 3,500,000 passengers and not a single white passenger killed. Now, if Mr. Garris, who is our commissioner with only one term of service, could in justice and reason begin without experience and do this much for his people, ought he not to be retained as a matter of business, and that too in the interest of all classes, especially the agricultural classes? Mr. Garris1 life has been a struggle for the making of himself, and his strong, intelligent, consistent work for the people we believe will be re warded by hi9 fellow-citizens. Signed by Many Friends. Zf the Baby is Cutting Teeth, Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, oures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-fi?e cents a bottle. It i9 the Best of All. | ^ CKKE.A.'T STOC^ J $ At Cost! At Cost! i ^ Eeginning with Saturday. August 13. we hold our Semi-annual Clear- ^ & ance Sale for the express purpose of disposing of all odds and ends, ^ ^ over stocks so that our decks may be clear to receive our new ^ Fall Goods. Previous prices or cost will be our least con- ^ # sideration. Our sole attention will be given to prices W ^ that will surely move them No prices are quoted ? ^ as there are hundreds of lots too small to list. ^ t T? nmvrTTTVTTTPTI? t J our entire stock of Clothing and Pants 5 ^ at actual cost. J \ Our entire stock of DRY GOODS, including Fine Black Goods and ^ r Silks, at actual cost ^ !| Every article in the way cf CARPETS. RUGS, MATTINGS AND ^ \ LACE CURTAINS will be offered at actual cost ^ S All MEN'S HATS AND GENT S FURNISHING GOODS will be i ^ sacrificed at actual cost ^ ^ And LOW CUT SHOES, at and below cost the entire 6 days ^ f Whi++on'fi \ > V V JJLAU WJUL )9 ^ ! NEW YORK RACKET STORE, 1 K BATESBIBC, 8. C. J $ w^^whuuhuuuv5 Buy Your JljjJpp SPRING SHOES COLUMBIA, S. C. Nothing but Solid Leather Shoes Sold and Every Pair G-uaranteed. rf"' * - - * 3 ? - - - ? - ? * - - V. . . ? >1 /v.? Ua/* \ ?< >/? * L ? rt liT aI IT a ii a?a itfi t m EJ i r?V? AEey arc IIP*"'* ;nii fi *:r ' i i*r> uriup- ai'ov ain ivvu^ loivi.? iu m^u and Low Cuts Hi'-k- >:nd Tms. All Leathers, Ua;ou Hide. Yon are respectfully invited :j cU-. w'jju iu ory avl iaspict theie goods. Q, ulity guarsntaoi,. Cohen's Shoe Store, 1636 MAIN ST.. COl UMBIA. S. C. It was truly a pleasure fx.r us to i Metze has a sifter bearspend Pridsy night with coir old and j upon its time worn sides the warm frieDd, Mr. J W. D.eher, at ! mar^s of antiquity. It is a family his elegant and coinfortabJe home in ?' faondoom, having been handed down the Foik Histoid* nre ue:i tilled from generation to generation and and will bear an abundant m>rvest of | be8rs the date of i4?" The sifter all kinds of pr< ducts. H- :s one of i is ? an excellent state of preservation , . - . _ , j and no doubt has lifted several hunthe best farmers in Do'cr Fori. J dred b#rwU q{ fljur sod mtQ dq N'Xt Tuesday is the e'.ec.icn. j end.