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. i TWO ASTRONOMERS. "" The Troubles of One of Them Over a Great Discovery. "Caleb, we've got it!" i 'The early morning light was throw-7 Ing its feeble rays through the ob-servatory. The two astronomers? their shaggy heads together over the table, whereon were spread large groups of figures?gazed at each other In solemn awe over the wonderful discovery they had Just made. "Yes," whispered the one who had spoken. "Here It is; there is no erA^ror. We have checked off everything. In three months, eight hours, thirtynine minutes and twenty seconds? nineteen?eighteen?seventeen?seconds from now this comet, the largest one known in the history of the universe, will come into conjunction with ^cor orbit, and this little earth, with all its inhabitants ?everything?-will Vanish utterly, in the twinkling of an > The other astronomer took up his pencil, his hands trembling with excitement That's right!*4 he muttered. "We have allowed for everything. There can be no mistake. We hare aimed Independently &t the same conclusion.** He smiled triumphantly. Tt*s a great discovery, Gideon!** he - - - ? * - exclaimed, Trams oi ii?uw ' discovery known r Then be turned and looked at his companion fixedly. There's only one thing that trooties me," he observed. "And that"? "Who's going to gtve us credit when It all comes true?"?New York Life. I ; John's First Bath. Little John had Just graduated from tils tin bathtub and was being given bis first bath In a stationary one. The ghtntng faucets and fixtures of the por^ celaiii tub so fascinated the child that be could not be persuaded to leave the water, and his nurse was at a loss to know how to get him oat without bis making an npcoar. Bat when she removed the stopper and the water began flowing down the waist pipe with (he peculiar sound It always makes John set np a howl 'Take me outr he cried in terror. Tm goln' frooT? S4ppincotf? Magazine. 8ome Can. There are lots of incidental expenses connected with golf." Tee; one can't play it long without getting in the hole." ? Kansas City frtrn/o Excited No Comment. Tesa?Of course I knew that May and Bess were bitter enemies, but do you mean to tell me they actually engage! In a fist fight? Jess?Yes. Tess?Why, what a scandal! I deiriare I? Jeee?Oh, nobody noticed 11 They went to a bargain store to do it? Philadelphia Press. Not For Him. *'A black derby? Yes, sir/* said the hatter. "Now, this style of derby just suits a short man." "Indeed?" replied Mr. Runt "How much is it?" "Pour dollars." "Huh! That price would never suit a man as short as I am."?Detroit Free Press. A Few Slips. "How many novels have you written, Mr. Pennington?" MO 9f OCVTUA. "And. have all of them been best sellers r "Nck two or three turned out to be real literature"?Chicago Record-Gerald. Self EvWenl BeOo?What do yon think? In the boll promenade I was just after that handsome young millionaire. Nell?Needless to say. Everybody knows you're after him everywhere.? Baltimore American. At the End of the Season. Mem'ries now aro dances, drives, 0+-akr%11e? TV%TV thii hnoi^h trwo^fhAT 0C4VSA*? U^VJ * wwtrvM VVow*?v*y Moonlight nights in birch canoe. Motor trips in sunny weather. Holidays are at an end. Duty calls. Who dares ignore her? Back to town! Leave Sylvia here, i Though so fondly I adore bcrl Business chains which bind and chafe AH the time a mortal's knowing Sweet along the country lanes Fair September flowers are blowing. Say, though, I am lonely, ead, Say that fame and wealth have missed me, Say my money's spent, but add p Sylvia kissed me! i . ?Philadelphia Press. j^LUMBINO and ilO Pf AI soli m THE FAId II evd HOOSIER P 1 PIJLLE paget roof! Southern State coltjmb: 810-81 2-81 4-81 0-81 ? Columbia Cand< i !JOS. LINE Hand Made Bonbons, Kinds of Candies. French Sti< ICE CREAM ALL KIN Lunches and Sandwiches, Hot Wee -w t ~m Arnr% ' t'UL UltLIfj I ==================================== | new-:fal 'm* ;J We are now recer ^1^ jj vanced styles in * jj winter goods. * ;! We invite an in: \ - 1 o 1 5^ 5 gooas Deiore du | Lexington county i * > welcome. Come m* | first choice. : | Win, Piatt 1804 Main Strait, 7|\ 7g\/w\ /n\ /fN /as /n\ /Its /b\ TAT TtVTTra JLJ3LUM. i.1 VXXVXJ I WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEN tioned places for the purpose ol receiving taxes for the fiscal year. 1908: Lexington C. H., from the 15th of October to the 14th of November. 1908. Edmund, Monday morning from 11 to 12, Nov. 16. Gaston. Monday evening, Nov. 16. Swansea, Tuesday, all day, Nov. 17. .T. J. Mack's. Wedesday morning, Nov. is. Pelion, Wednesday evening, Nov. 18. Jacob Williams' X Roads, Thursday morning, 9 to 10, Nov. 19. Steadman, Thursday morning. 11 to 1, Nov. 19. Samaria, Thursday evening, 3 to 1:30, Nov. 19. Batesburg, Friday, all day, Nov 20. Leesville, Saturday to 2 o'clock, Nov. 21. Summit, Saturday evenir g, Nov. 21, Gilbert, Monday morning, Nov. 23. Franklin Keisler's, Monday evening, Nov. 23 E. H. Addy's, Tuesday morning, Nov. 24. Grout's Store, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24, Chopin, Wednesday, all day. Nov. 25. Peak, Thursday'morning, Nov. 26. Hilton, Thursday evening, Nov. 26. White Rock, Friday morning, Nov. 27. Ballentine. Friday evening, Nov. 27. Irmo, Saturday morning, Nov. 28. I Brookland, Saturday, Dec, 5. I * The balance of the time at Lexington Court House until December 31st, iocs. arrer I which time tbe following penalties will be [ added by the County Auditor and collected by the County Treasurer. ! On January 1.I9i<9.1 per cent, penalty will I be added to those who nave not paid. On Fepruary 1st. 1909. an additional l per cent, will be added to those who have Dot paid, making 2 per cent, for Feb. will be I added on March 1st, making 7 per cent, penj alty to be paid by those who have not paid by March 1st, 1909. | Tax Books will Close March 15, 1909. The hours for closing the tax books will positively be at 11 o'clock for the morning and 4 o'clock for the afternoon appointi ments. LEVY. For .State Purposes 5V? Mills For Ordinary County Purposes ... 33^ Mills For Constitutional School Tax 3 Mills Total 12 Mills Special School Levy Pis. No-15 3 Mi. s Special School Levy Dis. No. 18 4 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 19 4 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 25 2 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 34 2 Mills Special School Kevy Dis. No. 37 2 Mills Special School Levy Dis No. 42 3 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 75 2 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 3 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 83 2 Mills Poll Tax $1.00 RAILROAD LEVY. Saluda Township 7% Mills Broad River Township 7>4 Mills Fork Township 7y2 Mills Commutation Road Tax $.3.00, payable from 1C>K fA \fnrnh 1of 1 (iAU v/uujud .win 11/ inaiiii loi, x.^vc. Parties owning property in more than ono township must so state to the Treasurer. When writing for information.eonccrning taxes always give Township or School District and name in full, not initials. FRANK W. SHEALY. Treasurer Lexington County. Would Mortgage the Farm. A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire, Ga., W. A. Floyd by name, says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two worst sores I ever saw: one on my hand and one on my leg, It is worth more than its weight in gold. Would not be without it if I had to mortgage the farm to get it." Only 25c. at Kaufmann Drug Co., Derrick's Drug Store, Sandel Drug Store. i mm mj >ii iimni 'liwuji i i-'mm-tt1 IIISEBY SUPPLIES^ j S UUPPLY bo., ^ f Manufactory IS. Prop,, i~-l- ,? a ill unocoiate, aiiu jih From the Finest sk Candies. DS DRINKS-HOT OR COLD Coffee, Tea, etc., served Fair .> j. \ ? ,r? . -a ZA.B.G. Jr.. - *" for.- ;i. V ? V fV**V >vf r-' - " 4.4.-4.4,4.XX4.J /m\ /m\ /hv /*\ /lv /l\ ylK ylx zi L - GOODS i ring all the ad- ) early fall and I ^ *1* ! S 7K spection of our ? jjf* ying elsewhere. ? ym people are always j yfj* j early and get j * A #* & MMS, | COLUMBIA, S. C. AVERY,I mi t t i ne o eweier, 1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C. VSfegTft M y Lexington .SfcSfcW friends are invited to come in and see me fT1 vj in my new store. Good things to feast ggjfefl the eyes, and Jewel^4^ ry f?r every one and every pocket. Mr. mrffM Geo. H. Burch is the WtfM time maker and will rLJm care for the watches and fix them. Don't forget to see the Wedding Gifts in my stock hm- oil l-irirlfi and reasonable M VI/ UXA ? in price. W. E. A V E R Y . JEWELER,, 1637 Mala St., Wumbla, S. C. DR. G. R. HARDING, Painless Tooth Extractor and Professional Dentist, R. F. D. No. 2, 18 A., Columbia, S. C. Hyatt Park car runs by the office. * :i 21 neaiiuy xctmny. "Our whole family lias enjoyed good health since we began using Dr. King's New Life Pills, three years ago," says L. A. Bartlet. of Rural Route 1, Guilford, Maine. They cleanse and tone the system in a gentle way that does you good. 25c. at Kaufmann Drug Co., Derrick's Drug Store, Sandel Drug Store. For Sale?A New Davis (Unique) sewing machine, improved drop head, cheap either for cash or on easy payments?installment plan?a bargain. Apply at this ffice. tf If you have a shadow of suspicion keep it dark. | | 1 Just received a ne and colors to sele( satisfaction. Big lot of new She buy. Everybody knows from Seaboard de Union depot. ALE 919 Gervais Street a -Mr IRE R E YNC I ~cir Do Yoi Fl We have ever Installment, are th giving them just w erate what we carr see us, you will tin Bed Room, Dining \ you read this adve] NEW HOME installments. See I ,fcwl' f<tf? gtf? <ttj 4t? 43* MP Hp HP TT up ud UP UP UP up up up m' ' HAVE YOU ENOUGH to pay your way should the salary stoj To go into business, buy a home c make your old age comfortable? If not, your duty is plain. Start a: account with our Savings Departmen at once, save and deposit every dolla you can and have money on hand whei needed. 4 per cent, interest will be added t your money here. Carolina National Bank COLUMBIA, S. C. W. A. CLARK, President. m TT vrT7?Tr?u A-vr Potior ! II. lTlJUiUiin<Ll , vuouivi t Ginnery Notice. From this date I w ill only gin cotto on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays James K. Swygert. LOOK! iw and full line of Fall S' 3t from. We guarantee ? )es, all styles and prices. 3 the place?Blum Old S pot, and our Main street :x. AYO ltd 402 1-2 Main Street, < FEM( ^ Pittsbnrg Perfect Wi: factured. Hence, onr i iKS T just'recived two car loi MS prices are just as low a u L. fionopa f; UUI1U1U ? Our stock of General Goods, Notions, Shoes, ishing, Groceries, Hard We are in the busine: tion of our stock and ar \ Give us a call. ILDS & i SWANSEA, ; : : S. C. I IZENS OF LEXIN6 i Need Any I JRNITUR y article in this line, and our prices, e very lowest. We take pride in serv 'hat they want at prices that suit. It y in stock, but we assure you, if you v d any kind of Furniture you may nee Room or Kitchen. Think of us whi rtisement and be sure to call when in 1 SEWING MACHINES?Low prices 1 us bofore you buy. Main Street, Columbia, THE:mikH OF UDN6^60 }o had no such choice of toilet aids as are at the command of milady of todav. That is possibly the reason women used tl to hide their faces with thick veils. t OUR TOILET AIDS AND PREPA,r RATIONS a render thick veils unnecessary. We have effective remedies for sunburn, 0 freckles and all the effects of wind and sun on the complexion. Get a supply at this 1 louse of pure drugs and your j face will continue to be your good fortune. THEKAUFMANNDRUG CO - Lexington, S. C. n Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Arc cured by Chamberlain's Salve. Oneapplica- ! lion relieves the itching and burning sensation. nits, latest styles i fit and will give See ns before you Itand?three doors store is opposite iUB, - Columbia, S. C. CING! re Fence is the very best fence mann eason for handling this kiDd. We have ids?all sizes, weaves and patterns. The 8 can be fonnd anywhere. I Merchandise. Merchandise embraces everything?Dry Hats, Ladies' Dress Goods, Gents' Furnware, etc. 5S to please, and all we ask is an inspecs l inquiry as to onr prices and terms. JRAFT, = n?r TON; (ind of E! either for Cash or ing our customers, is useless to enumrill only drop in to d for your Parlor ile at home when Columbia. for cash and liberal hup pn ! i UttU UU. I S> 0. L. J. BOBBINS, Ref. D. Manufacturing Optician, 1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. The only exclusive optical house in Columbia. I grind ?n witt n>1nsc<oa T /1a ATiItt VilffV*. | iXll All J giasogo. J. VAV/ VJU-LJf class work at reasonable prices. Beware of peddlers and fakirs. Real Estate Sale. Wednesday, November ,4 1908, I will offer at my residence to the highest bidder, one 4.5-acre tract of land, known as "Whitman Place." Good farm lands; new honae and barn. Terms: Cash. Willie D. Oswald. Gilbert, S. C., Route ' * 3w52 \ .3 For Sale. -? 12 head of fat beef cattle milch cow. Apply to J. J. i iDgton, S. C. j i y :