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I Large Tomatoes. Willie D. Davis, colored, lays the reporter under obligation to him for Ave big tomatoes of the pirate variety. Asked what variety they were, Willie said he didn't know, be just scattered the seed. They are here classed in ' the pirate denomidation because they grew up to be the pirates in Willie's sea of vegetables, running over everything and taking possession of everything in their way. Everybody knows Willie D is there because there are other Willie Davises, or Willies Davis if that could be correct. Anyhow this Willie Davis is the man Recorder Earhardt brought over with him from . Lexington long years before he ever - thought of being recorder, and while ""* - - * -_* JJ. 1- ? ~? knUinrr iwcoraw isam&rub is uuw un/******? j down two good jobs, Willie D. Davis is holding on to Irs job of doing more tilings and being at more places at one and the same time than any other one man, white or black, in Newberry or Lexington connty. He is a rounder and knows lots about the press rooms of The Herald and News where he works at making "pigs'' for the linotype machine, etc., and managing his other irons in the fire when not working tomatoes. These tomatoes he leaves at the office weigh in pounds as follows: 1 1-2, 1 1-4, r 1-4,11-16, 1, before they are cooked and eaten, or served in a ra w state.?Herald & News. George L. Higbie, Mich., used Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. He 9ays: "I find for my case no other medicine equals Foley Kidney Pills for beneficial effect.'' They are a safe and reliable medicine1' for kidney trouble and rheumatism. Contain no harmful drugs. Kaufmann Drug Co. The cost of replacing all the present wooden eara on railroads in the United States with steel, which would be re- |s quired if some legislators had their . way, is estimated at $630,000,000. FISHING TACKLB?Have you seen our new line of fishing tackle, embracing hooks; lines, bobs, nets, canes, etc? We have everything to make your fishing trip successful. The Bazaar. The Swiss government has recently granted a concession for the construction of a narrow guage electric railway, about 110 miles long, from Meiringen to Engelberg over the Joch pass. In these days of high cost of living, a medicine that gets a man up out of bed and able to work in a few days is a valuable and welcome remedy. John Heath, Michigan Bar, Oak, had kidney and bladder trouble* was confined to his bed, unable to turn without help. "I commenced usiDg Foley Kidney Pills and can truly say I was relieved at once." His example is worth following. Kaufmann Drug Co. The number of passengers carried one mile, or the passenger milage in the United States, as compiled for 1910, was 3*2,338,496,329. The corresponding return far 1909 wa9 estimat ed at 3,229,173,340 less. Mail Carriers Will Fly. Thi9 is an age of great discoveries. Progress ride9 on the air. Soon we may 9ee Uncle Sam's mail carriers flying in all directions, transporting mail. People take a wonderful interest in a discovery that benefits them. That's why Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and other throat and lung diseases is the most popular medicine in America. "It cure-' me of a dreadful cough," writes Mrs. J. F. Davis, Stickney Corner, Me., "after doctor's treatment and all other remedies had failed." Excellent for coughs, colds or any bronchial affection. Price 50c and $100 Trial bottle free at Kanfmann Drug Co. The relatives of the late explorer, tfoyd Aiexanaer, are iu preecuu uio collection of African birds in the British mnsenm. The collection embraces more than 4,000 specimens, many of them rare. N. J. Gorham. Cashier Bank of Woodville, Woodville, Ga , had a very severe attack of kidney trouble and the pains in his kidneys and back were terrible. "I got a bottle of Foley Kidney Pills from our druggist and they entirely relieved me, 1 have more benefit from them than any other medicine." Eaufmann Drug Co. A men in California has patented a devise which generates electrical en- I ergy from the horizontal impetus of ocean waves. Hitherto such power has been obtained only from the vertical or perpendicular motion of water. The worse brain a man has the more his wife can attribute it to hi9 good heart. Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing The Lexington Pressing Club is ready to do your fall cleaning, pressing, dyeing, etc. We have a competent force and all work promptly and neatly done. Let us fix up that old last year's suit foryon. We make a specialty of this class of work. Lexington Pressing Club. Lem Sox, Manager. A man never knows bow to appreciate the children and a woman how not to. A Matter of Form. This is the season Of the year In which the bathing Maids appear And do parades Along the beach Each one as teasy As a peach; Each one creates Some of a stir. Until her snifc Gets stuck on her, We're never found One oharming yet After her bathing Snit got wet. If yoc are a housewife yon cannot reasons':jly hope to be healthy or beautiful by cashing dishes, sweeping and doing noose wore all day, and crawling into bed dead tired at night. You must get out into the open air ana sunlight. If you do this every day and keep your stomach and bowels in good order by taking chamberlain's Tablets when needed, yon should become both healthy and beautiful. For sale by all dealers. Dead from Eating Tripe. Thomasville, Ga, July 24.?Four little negroes are dead and three others critically ill as the result of eating raw tripe at the home of Tom Austin, their grandfather, in this county. All are children of one mother, and there is one set of twins. The children found the tripe while they were alone in the house and had a feast. Ptomaine poisoning resulted. Chickens Wanted?A coop of good size Frying Chickens, at the Dispatch office. J9Lvex*y THE JEWELER 1508 Main St, Columbia, S. C. repairs watches AND jewelry Hakes Them 6ood as New medals 'badges ^ E . ? AXbbma5M Ana 'ftiaiaa manuiituiurei in win umi Shops for Schools and Oiher Purposes. AVERY, The Jeweler 1508 Main St., Columbia, S. C. W BH f3& *r t i *" f" K& gj THE 1 go '8EWI^'G WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. If yon purchase the JsEW HOME you 'will have a life asset at the price y~u pay.?'id will act have an endless chainof repairs. Quality O Considered If you want a sewing machine, write for I Dur latest catalogue before you purchase. i>s New Heme Sewing Machine Co., Orai^e. Mass. ; FARMS! FARMS! If you want to buy a good farm at right price anywhere in South Carolina, call on or write me. If you want to sell your farm quick for cash, make your price right and I will sell it for you, no matter where located. I sell choice city property, too. Hope A. Dickert, 1507 Main Street, Columbia, - South Carolina. "Always Hustling." CAMPAIGN ITINERARY. Candidates lor State Olli- j ces Be Here July 23. Camden, Monday, August 5. Lancaster, Tuesday, August 6. Yorkville, Wednesday, August 7. Gaffney, Thursday, August 8. Spartanburg, Friday, August 9. Union, Saturday, August 10. dewberry, Tuesday, August 13. Laurens, Wednesuay, August 14. Greenwood, Thursday, August 15. Abbeville, Friday, August 16. Anderson, Saturday, August 17. Walhalla, Tuesday, August 20. Pickens, Wednesday, August 21. Greenville. Thursday, August 22. County Campaign Dates. Swansea, Thursday, August 1. Brookland, Saturday, August 3. Irmo, Thursday, August 8. Chapin, Friday, August 9. Peak, Saturday, August 10. Gilbert, Wednesday, August 14. Summerland, Thursday, August 15. Boylston, Saturday, August 17. Steedman, Thursday, August 22. Pelion, Friday, August 23. What It Cost To Run. Senate, $15; House, $8; Clerk of j Court, $30; Sheriff, $20; Auditor, $15; Treasurer, $15; Superinterdent of Education, $15; Supervisor, $20; County Commissioner, $2; Coroner, $5. Pay Up Please. We are greatly in need of money just now to pay paper and other bills, and will, therefore, greatly appreciate it if those of our readers who are in arrears will call or send by mail and renew their subscriptions at once. We don't want to stop anybody's paper. This is campaign year and you will need The Dispatch to keepyouposted One on Her A young wife was troubled by her husband, who insisted upon coming home intoxicated in the wee small hours of the morning, says Mack's National Monthly. One night she sat up and waited for him to make his shameful appearance. He appeared after a short while, and entered the bed room carrying his shoes. His wife threw a shawl over her head and in her deepest tones said, "I am Satan, I am Satan." The husband looked her over carefully, and, holding out his hand, said: "Shake, old boy! I married your sister." FOR SALE?One buggy, wagon and harness; in good condition. Apply to A. Mike Harman. | COL'JMDIA S.C | THE MOST COMPLETE LINE WE HAVE EVER SHOWN IN HARNESS, SADDLES, COLLARS, BRIDLES, ROBES, HORSE BLANKETS, ETC. We have a special home-made slip Harness for one-horse wagon at $5a00a A Set of Buggy Harness for $10.00. We buy Hides, Furs, Tallow, Beeswax and pay highest market prices. Wilse W. Martin, 1116-U18 Plain Street, COLUMBIA - - - S. C. Foley's Kidney Pills What They Will Do for You Thev will cure vour harVarVi* j J ktrengthen your kidneys, correct urinary irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Prevent Bright's Disease and Diabates, and restore health and strength. Refuse substitutes. For Sale By Kaufmann Drug Oo. AT ACTU; Beginning on Thursday, June 27th, we \ niture at ACTUAL COST. A few of the ma $1.00 Chairs . ... 75c. $3? $1.25 Rockers .... 89c. $45 $2.50 Rockers .... $1.98. Enl $5.00 Rockers . . . $3.69 tioi STALL INCS & NEW BROOKLAND, Tha house that sells MORE GOOD SAME GOOD JOTHAM AN And the "Happy Tt X SHAN'T never fergit the time young Doc A was a hifalutin feller, an' afore hard kno< he'd figgered out more ways o' makin' ablai The Doc thought he was jest a leetle mi do fer his outfit but the fanciest things ver-top bottles?fancy plug hat?fancy 5? Not havin' the money to put into ? 3 sition by thro vin' away so1"* . of his gi rr sountiin' name. Sorter - uck up his ir dlf smell o' money. * |J Well, after takin' one look at that \ affair with all sorts o' gingerbread worl \ l'^n? ^?" ^,e sorter roads the Doc'd be 'bli Jam vs r".\ This wagon foolishness was ovei 'bou / ppaiv ^A Doc projected. The first time out, his hos: v ft A to ^'nc^ers- The ncxt t^ingi he discovered y\ 'J? j thing after every :rip. The dust an' grit'd ^ \ \ do. Fin'lly, in comin' down hill one day L\ ifc i ^'en?Who-o-sh! 'Twas all over with, '< It. i $ The Doc cussed consid'able. lie v;i s' ll 1 & on!y satisfaction he got was in their asl ! i V- some more. He was an artist in his way? sicks, an' I b'lieved that whereas he wouh Iflj a'^y ?Pcn t0 convict>c:i t.o'm. So, I sug ^Company, Watcrtowr., N.Y., an' git one I've got a "Happy Thought" myself?a Comin bought it about six months afore the Doc come to us. . it fer a spell, to sec how he liked it. I told him if he di nin' vehicle he ever stepped into, he could call me z doi The Doc'd been too dum stuck-up at first to even 1 take an int'rest in things. He looked at the "Happy powers!" sez he. "It's an easy chair, a cradle an' a hs I evamincH thp Rradlev shaft couDlitl's. se< 1 Mt" wv* ? ? J - - I teetered for a while, an' then sez: "Isshe 'iled up, ready Well, the Doc tried her fer a couple o' days, an't! an' sez: "Say, Jotham, what'll ye take fthat wagon "She ain't fer sale," I sez. "Wouldn't sell it no! 1' what'd be fhe use in my doing that, scein' I'd hav c.t 'nother jest like it?" ? "Yes, that's so," sez he. "But how'ci ye :;now y< it? This one's the finest wagon I ever rid in. Why, it almost! An' they ain't no rattle or squeakin' to it, an m seems to fcrgit he's hitched to anything, it comes 'long : "That's all right, Doc," sez I. "You needn't i 'ere 'Happy Thoughts'?they're all alike, so fur as easj cock Company g'arar.tees em. They've ben a-sci!in vehicles in this neighborhood nigh onto forty years?an' | find no fault with the way H. H. Babcock Company do ! Well, the Doc got a "Happy Thought" pian Tickled? Why he was the happiest feller ye ever seen w to mine on the road. That was about tour years ago? anything 'bout the Babcock "Happy Thought," jest a: drivin' in thatsame wagon today, an' the only thing he e anew seto' tires put onto it. Mine's got the same tires yit. Gregory-Conde COLUMBIA, S "Our Guarantee Means 9 ^ 9 H I 1 IP" HIT Wt HflVt JUi a new line of Buggies, Wagah e orjrl TTa vn pss for tllG UiiO CiXJLVi JkAUIA UVWM summer trade. Our special prices will' suit most any- f one. Call to see us if you ?- -l- i- i. ii.: ~ wish to uuy aiiytmug lUjiuc v treat you right. Caughman I Columbia, U_ COST vill close out our entire line of Furiny bargains: 1.00 Parlor Suits . . $24.95 >.00 Bed-Room Suites . $33.79 tire line will be closed out at propornately low figures. Come. ARMSTRONG, ? c. 8 FOR SAME MONEY S FOR LESS MONEY fD "DOC" tought" Buggy irm&rong first located in this deestrick. He ck:i had driv' some hoss-sense into his head rr.ed fool of hisself than Adam ever dreamed of. te better'n the rest of us. Wouldn't nothin' mcney'd buy: Fancy medicine case with silshiny leather shoes?an' so on. in autermobile, he kinder straddled thepropyood dollars fer a fancy wagon with a higf nose at our "Babcocks" 'cause they didn'. wagon, I jest grinned. 'Twas sure a purty c onto it. But, Great Scott! 'twan't no fit ?egcd to travel over. t tne quicKcsr or an tne rooi xnings mat mc s s":umbled an' fell in the shafts an' broke 'e he was 'b'eeged to clean an' ile the blamed sift into the workin' parts, 'spite all he could , the wheels struck a stone in the road?an' ceptin' cleanin' up the muss! it to the makers, but as near's 1 kin calkilate, kin' tt'hat did he expect. Then the Doc cussed the Doc was! I felt sorter sorry fer the skeein't a-listened to reason afore, he was probgested that he send to the H. H. Babcock o' their "Happy Thought" wagons, g, with phaeton seat an' spring back. Had An' so I sez to him that he might hitch onto dn't find it the easiest-ridin', smoothest-run ugi-hcad an' I'd answer to it. ooc at my "Babcock." Now he begun to Thought" gear, an' blurted out: "By th* immock?all in one!" "That's her\" sez I. i-sawed the shafts, dumb inter the seat an' fe'bizness? I may want to use it several days." rcn he come 'round to mc ? row for Ifss'r. it cost me? e to send off right away A : car. git 'nother jest like ? id 's -ike fioatin' in the air, v hcss sometimes actooaliy so easy an' still-like!" lave r.o fears 'bout them r runnin' goes. TheBab-^55^^ iiP/ ' their wagons an' other A ^nl I ain't never heard nobody {f \ o box wagon, an'?say! . V ? hen i-e found 'twas equal {py* ?k Doc Armstrong. He's ver done to it was to have An' 'tain't fer sale, neither. '" 1 ' ' r Mule Co., . c. 9 \ {Something." ;t received rehicle line and we wil1 Brothers, South Carolina.