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The Lexington Dispatch, Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher. Circulation, 2,020. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 j cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. Wednesday, August 16, 1905. Confederate Reunion. As we went to press last Wednes. day the Old Veterans had marched from the Confederate monument on j hnnoa cnnara in "Rn?vf TTftll. | WUi U UVUOW KVf UUbV WW under command of Captain A. P. v, West, Marshal. of the Day. They were headed by the Pinckney Brass Band of Columbia. The old Yets presented a creditable appearance if their were empty sleeves, and there among the maimed, the halt and the blind, all of which bat padded glory unto glory and were badges of honor respect and revered by those who wore the blue as well as the boys in grey. Exercises were opened with music by local talent and was followed by a prayer from Rev. W. D. Qaick. The address by General J. J. McSwain was well received and was f~" delivered with an eloquence worthy of tbe occasion, (General U. 1 Walker, who holds a high office in the U. C. Y, organization, being present, was called upon for an address and responded in a well timed and ringing address that enraptured his hearers and won for him a place in the hearts of our people, the same as he won in the hearts of the old 10sh regiment, for his gallantry, his chivalry and his bravery. Tbe Southern girl, by some of Lexing| ton's prettiest daughters was a charming scene of what the Southern girl really was while her boy lover was where the shot and shell were screaming. Rev. Mr. Strickland then offered up a fervent prayer. After labor came refreshments and notwithstanding the down pour of rain tiui OM Vet* attacked the tsttrotin? p . display of good;things thoughtfully prepared for the inner man with the same enthusiasm that they faced the bullets of foreign hirelings that fought under the Stan and Stripes. In the afternoon there were inspromtn addresses and a prayer by |? Bev. W. L. KeeL In the evening there was a reception for Use old Yets, many of whom < enjoyed the sociabilities of the hoot; during which F. E. Dreher, Esq, in 0?. a few appropriate remarks presented a beautiful bouquet of out flowers to Miss Essie Eflrd on behalf of the Yets and friends for services rendered during the exercises at the piano. The festivities were ended by a German which was enjoyed by the sons and daughters of the Confederacy. Attorney General Gunter has been - * j i i i i mi m it?. coDnnea to qis oea oy maws iur uu? pest three weeks. Typhoid fever is doing nearly as much damage in Washington as Yellow Jack is in New Orleans. Last year there were 635 dogs returned for taxation in this county, which were valued at $4,550 Farmers' Xeetiag. There will be a meeting of the farmers at Fine Bidge school house, on Saturday, August 26th, at 3 o'clock p.. m. Hon. D. F. Efird, President of the State Alliance will be present and make an address to the public on the need of farmers organization, and possibly there will be other speakers present We ask the farmers of /that community to all torn out and hear the speakers, after which we will be glad to organize the farmers of that section into a Subordinate Alliance. We will be V glad for you to come and listen if you are not in sympathy with the farmers organization. J&8. B. Addy, Secretary and Organizer, Lex. Cjaotv Farmers Alliance. Aug. 14,1905. Wonted, A first grade school teacher to take charge of Dick Spring school, District No. 62, for next session. Apply to Geo. E. Rish, Clerk of Board Trustees, 4pd43 Leesville, R. F. D. 1, S. C. "HEROISM Of A UTHORS SRAVE BATTLES WAGED AGAINST THE AGONY OF DISEASE. Literature, as Well as Art and Science and History, Is Indebted to Pain and Worry and Snltcrins; For Some of Its Choicest Gemn. There are heroes of the pen as well as of the sword, and the victories of the study are quite as affecting and memorable as those of the battlefield. If a complete list of the fine examples of heroism of authors were compiled it would reach well out into the thousands and include a large number of illustrious names. In fact, it is said that few authors have done really great work except under adverse circumstances. Literature, as well as science, art and history, is indebted to pain and worry and suffering for some of its choicest gems. There are few finer examples of the heroism of the study than that presented by Professor Finsen, the discoverer -B /hik/i Inrvns TTY.r th<? OL UitJ li^uu tuic xvj. last twenty years of his too short life he suffered from painful diseases of the heart and liver, to which dropsy was superadded, and it was only by daily self denial and the strictest dieting that he was able to live at all. Yet for all these years, lived in the very shadow of death and in constant suffering, he. stuck bravely to his great life work, even studying his own disI eases with the keenest attention and I writing articles on them for medical ! journals. The last two or three years ! of his life were spent lying on his back, ' unable even to be carried to his be- , loved institute a few yards away, and yet the lion hearted scientist never relaxed for a single day his gallant fight for his fellow men against disease. The heroism of the Danish professor suggests a similar brave battle waged by an English professor, J. R. Green, the historian, against disease and pain. It was in 1869, when the disease which had assailed him for many years finally prostrated him and when the doctors gave him no hope of ,t?elr- mrtn+hc that UYliig UIV1V UiUU NA JAIVUUJU, va.u? Green set to work to write his famous "Short History of the English People." Day after day he toiled at his task, holding desperately on to life and in a state of ceaseless pain and exhaustion, and so brave was the man's spirit that he actually prolonged his life for five years. Even he was bound to confess, "I wonder how in those years of physical pain and despondency I could ever have written tile book at all." - General Grant's memoirs, which brought his widow the enormous sum of $500,000, were written under even more trying conditions than Green's history. In 1884, the year before his death, the ex-president found himself bankrupt through the failure of the Marine bank and face to face with the prospect of dying penniless and leaving his wife destitute. It was at this terrible crisis that he began to write the story of his stirring career. But the cup of his misfortune was not yet . full. A cancer formed at the root of his tongue, and the gallant soldier was compelled to write day after day, suffering constant and severe agony. Mrs. Browning, too, wrote most of her . beautiful poems confined to a darkened' chamber, to which only her wn famtlv a.tevr devoted friends I could be admitted, in great weakness and almost unintermlttent suffering, with her favorite spaniel as her companion. The German poet Heine was another martyr and hero of the study. The last seven years of his life were spent on his "mattress grave/' racked with such excruciating pain that he had to take doses of opium large enough to have killed several men in order to give him a few blessed hours of freedom from it Through all thes^ years of torture he not only bore himself with a noble resignation and eheerfulness, but produced many of his finest and most finished works, including his "Last Poems and Thoughts" and his "Confessions^" Sir Walter Scott's heroic struggle with misfortune and failing health durJ ing the closing years of bi3 life is perhaps too well known to call for more than mention. After the commercial crash came which left him crushed with debt and with shattered health he set to work "with wearied eyes and worn brain" and toiled for years, often as much as fourteen hours a day, until the end came and with it the lifting of all burdens, including that of his debts, every penny of which his monumental toll had paid. fn the list fire also Frank Smedley, who wrote his book on "a bed of anguish;" Edna Lyall, who kept death at bay by her brave spirit and busy pen, and Clark Bussell, who set a magnificent example of patience by his intrhon rnMrAri rclth rhArmwitism. It is also said that much of Sir Arthur Sullivan's sweetest music was distilled from pain.?New York Herald. Economy. The following letter was received from his sister by a New Yorker who was away from home on a visit: I am sending by mail a parcel containing the golf coat you wanted. As the brass buttons are heavy I have cut them off to save postage. Your loving sister. J. P. S.?You will find the buttons in the right hand pocket of the coat. Would Leave It. "I insist upon your leaving the house," she said angrily. "Certainly," replied the tramp blandly. "I have do intention of taking it with me." To every duty performed the^ is attached an inward satisfaction which deepens with the difficulty of the task. .-Scott I SUPPORT I | SCOTT'S EMULSION serves as a I bridge to carry the weakened and 1 starved system along until it can find I firm support in ordinary food. 3 Send for free sample. j SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, ^ 409.4x5 Pearl Street, New York, jg 50c. and $1.00; all druggists. Teachers Elected. The following teachers have beeD elected to teaco toe next bchsiou u? the Palmetto Collegiate Institute Prof. Raucb of Saluds, principal, Miss Elizabeth Djmicick of Newberry, Miss Mary WiDgard snd Miss Carrie A. Corley of Lexington. Insurance. Life, Fire, Accident. I have purchased the local agency of all the companies represented here by Mr. C. S. Bradford, and respectfully ask for a continuance of the business given liim. j E. Gr? DEEHEB) | LEXINGTON, - - - S. C. Teachers' Examination. wnvm T> T./-N TTT * TD TPV A H TT"V A TMilJCj lN.EiA.JL XVHiVJ U -UAiA; .LiXXA..LTxxxi a- . X tion for teachers of the free public schools, will be held in the court house at Lexington, on Friday, September 15, | beginning at 9 o'clock a. m., and closing | at 4 p.m. This will be the last cliance for the year for teachers to secure certificates, All teachere will see that their certificates are valid before contracting with trustees. J. E. RAWL KYZER, Superintendent of Education Lex Co. Barbecue. T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS I J. barbecue, with refreshments, at the Old Rock House, about 31 miles from Irene, near Roof & Barre's Turpentine Still, en September 16th. This will be the best cue of the season, Everybody is cordially invited to come. S. E. ROLAND. ' 4w44. | Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue, with the best of refreshments, at the Brit Hotto's Old Mill on September 2,1905, and everybody is specially invited. Music and dancing for the young folks and a jolly time for the old folks and children. BUSBEE BROS, B. T. RISH. 8w43, Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue at Hilton, S. C? on dav of Smtember WOlUiU?*JM ?MV ??? J . _ next. Speeches will be the order of the j day; Hons. W. H. .Sharpe, and C. M. | Efird, and perhaps other prominent i speakers'will be present to discuss the Dispensary issue. Come out one andall and hear this great question discuss ed before casting your ballot. AMICK & HALTIWANGER. 3w4S. ^ foletshohemcar rhtldrwmt turfi jf# tjifflfti The State of South Carolina, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Eeq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, MBS. BELLE CROUCH made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration ot the Estate and effects of S. R. Crouch. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said S. B. Croneh deceased, that they he and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C., on the 24th day of August, 1905 next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 9th day of August. Anno Domini. 1905. GEORGE 8. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 9 th day of Aueust, 1905, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w41 raETCIUlNNEXUIXE Un Kktoays tad Bladder lUgtt Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue, with the best of refreshments, at K. P. Kyzer's Spring, about one-half mile west of Peter's Church, on August 26, 1905. There will be music and dancing for the young folks and a pleasant day is promised to all who may attend. ' J. F. SMITH, J. W. SMITH. 3w42. pd. W0FF0BD COLLEGE. Henry N. Snyder, Litt, D., LL D., Pres dent. Ten departments, nine professors, four assistants, librarian, director of gymnasium "Rs-ncnses moderate. Thirty-sec ond year begins September 20. For catalogue address. .T. A. GAMEWELL, Spartaianburg, S. C. Wofford College Fitting School. Three buildings, comfortable quarters, thorough preparation, individual attention to each student, headmaster and matron live in the domitory; new building being erected to accommodate increased attendance. Total expenses, board and tuition, ?115. Next session begins September 20. Address for further information, A. M. DuPRE, Headmaster, Spartanburg, S. C. A Good 'Cue. Don't fail to attend the 'cue at Ioor Hayes' on the 26cb. There will be several prohibition speakers present to address you and the dispensary question will be discussed at length, besides other matters of interest to the people at this time. I A. J. FOX, I % * | Life, Health Accident, | ^ ^ n l J P! $ $ surety Bono ana rire % | Insurance | * ? & * and 5 | Real Estate Agent, ? | Lexington, S. C. | | ONLY FIRST CLASS COLL % g PANIES REPRESENTED. g & -v* * 2 Prompt and careful attention ^ * given to buying and selling Real 3* Estate, both town and country, v2 Correspondence respectfully solic- | * ited. * * For Sale. * * > * ? 200 acres in Gilbert Hollow town- * g ship, 4 miles from LeesviUe, 4 miles * tk from Gilbert, 2 miles from Sum- * * mit. 30 acres open. Good pas- * 2 ture. Saw and Gristill. $5,000. * * Dwelling house and lot, Main * 2 street, Lexington, S. C. 2 * One resident lot on Main street, j* 2 Lexington, S. C. 2 & 12 acres, half mile from Lex- & V- inffton. Good dwelling. g J 135 acres on Salnda "River be- J ft tween Holly's and Amick's Ferry, ft g Good new dwelling, barn and one g i tenant house. Good orchard. * ft $1,080.00 ft g 15 to 20 acres, near Lexington * 5 Fair Ground. Fine land for % ft truck farming. ft g 6 acres adjoining Lexington g g Fair Grounds. g ft One valuable lot and improve- ft g ments in the town of Lexington, g S. C. ^ ft 20 acres on Saluda river, about * g five miles from Lexington C. H. * ft Tor Bent. * A jal 5 One 6 room house North Main ft ft street, Lexington. Good orchard * g and well. g g Wanted: g g 50 acres 2 to 4 miles from Colum- g ft bia in Lexington County. ft ft About 100 acres farming land * g not over 4 miles from Lexington, g ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft MEWS Hid Sunimer Clothing. SiY STOCK IS NEW AMU UUaurijJ&TJfi Neckwear, Glores. .Underwear, Half Hose, Handkerchiefs, Shirts. Knox A Stetson's Soft and Stiff Hats, Snit Cases, and Hand Bags. White and Fancy Vests. SUITS MADE TO ORDER, A FIT GUARANTEED. J.H.Eleazer, HABERDASHER, 1514 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. LEXINGTON MARKET, COBBECTED WEEKLY BY THE MEE CHANTS. Bacon Hams, per lb 11 44 Sides, 44 44 8 44 Shoulders,4' 8 Butter, per lb 20 Eggs, per dox. 15 Turxeys, per lb 8 a 10 Geese, perpr....?. 70 a 80 Chickens, per head. 15 a 35 Beeswax, per ft a 20 Beef, per ft 10 a 13% Pork, 44 44 10 a 12^ Tallow, per ft 4 a 5 Lard, per ft 10 Flour, percwt 275 a325 Corn, per bu .. Peas, 44 100 Oats, 44 " 60 Fodder, per cwt 90 100 Sweet Potatoes, per bu 80 Bice, per lb 3 a 5 COTTON AND TURPENTINE. Cotton, Lexington market?10K Turpentine, Savannah market?57^. To Prevent a Cold Any Day take a Ramon's Pill at first indication?arouse the liver, quicken the circulation and go along about your work. Any druggist will refund the price if not satisfied. 25 cents. For Sale at Harman's Bazaar. The new Laxative that does not .gripe or nauseate. |, Pleasant to take. W (Grove'! has stood the test 25 year bottles. _ Does this record < Enclosed with every b< A Golden Opportunity.; During the next 30 days we | will be opening up our line of j I fall goods which will be the! most complete we have ever I I placed before our customers. YOU WANT TO PLEASE THE INNER BAN. 1 Our Flours, Meats, etc. are the best on 1 ( the market. ' IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS and SHOES ' We sell the best and most facinating styles on i < the market, I OUR [ LINE I OF I ; FURNITURE | lis still held at the same high standard. We nowp I have a solid car en route with which to replenish ourJB ^ I already large stock. I EXAMINE OTJR STOCK OF I BUGGIES BEFORE YOU \ BUY. THEY ARE SURE I TO PLEASE YOU. \ , HARDWARE, TINWARE, GLASSWARE, CI1 GARS. TOBACCO and numerous other articles-we I sell 'em all, and at the right prices. \ J CALL AND SEE US. ]Malews-Boiiknight Co., I LEESVILLE, S, 0. peiSprii Sis] I HATS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, | I NPfKWFAP ANT1 <W I IiiLUiivvLfm mi uuulu) > FOR DRESS AMD FOR WORK. \ EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED AS REFRE- i SENTED. 5 P. t. PRICE & GO, 1001 Gervais Street, K J COLUMBIA. S. C. f i^wwmwmvwmvw5 Orangeburg Collegiate Institute ORANGEBURG, S. C. The school is Co-Educational, is well equipped, has a fine faculty and offers a thorough course of study at a moderate cost. Buildings are supplied with pure J Artesian water and lighted with electricity. Table fare is of the very beet. Send for our catalogue. It is free for the asking. Address, W. S. PETTERSON, President, Orangeburg, S, C. GRIND Stomach and Liver j* c trouble and ixaiiye rroil Dymp Chronic Constipation. s Tasteless Chill Tome 1 5. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million I 3f merit appeal to you ? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. I