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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11
dissolution aea Eopartrsrship.

rISuE FIRM OF EAWL Il MITCHELL.
i has been dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be cont!HU"i by -. RIwi
4 Sons. All claims against the old firm
will be paid and Ill accoail;* dac tie same
will be collected by the lrw tirm-E Eawl
Il SONS. Tracking former ca>toin'rS for
the liberal patronage given lis. &c ;tSk y
continuance of past ~:mTor~.
Linn Der in the rough. or Kiln dried AMI
worked ready FOR use, dressed. tongue and
grovel. or in any shape or >tyl" Waited.
Band MouldingS made, latl'cS l,r plaster
ing cut and delivered ut the Nil! or on
board the cars ut Le,Svill" or Ba;eSburY.
Address D.. EAWL Il so: :.
2S-3O Ba!eSburg, S. c..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11
BROKEN

SIs9SiNA 40 DSNH
the Presidents letter of the first Of
the week to the Republican caucus,
and created much chagrin in the Re-
publican ranks in being thus forced
to acknowledge the weakness of the
course which they so long and per-
~sistently held, in refusing to allow the
Senate to proceed with the business
for which it was specially convened,
SO that they might carry out their
part of the contract with the Mahoue-
Gorham-R iddleberger repudiationists.
As the struggle on the part of the
Democratic members was based on
right and principle the result was a
signal defeat Of the Republicans, aud
aaeorrespcnding victory for the Dem
ocrats, which will rebound to thSfu-
ture benefit of the party. Through
out the fight the Democrats had not
alone the approval of their party from
every section of the Union, but also
that of many of the best men and the
more conscientious journals OF
the opposing party. The Democratic
members have demonstrated hat the
Senate Chamber is no place for the
ratification of Infamous political bar
gains, and they will continue to hold
to this declaration should the Repub-
licans endeavor to resurrect the Ma
hone scheme.
The vote on Dawes motion result,
ed in So yeas and no negative votes.
The Senate then went into executive
session, confirmed a large number Of
nominations and cleared the calendar
of treaties. It ratified the Chinese
Immigration treaty, the ChineseCom
mercial treaty, the Extradition treaty
with the United States of Columbia,
the Consular Convention with Italy,
the Convention of Morocco, and The
treaty with Japan relative to recipro-
cal duties Of the two powers in cases
OF shipwreck upon their respective
coasts. On Thursday a sensation was
created by the Presidents withdraw
ing all his New York nominations ex-
cept that Of Judge Robertson, for
Collector of the Port Of New York.
As parties withdrawn belong to the
Conkling faction, aud Judge Robert
o is Conkling's political enemy, the
Presidents action is regarded as an
open declaration Of war upon Conk.
ling. The Democratic members are
jubilant, and think the result of the
fight will give them New York in the
next election.
The President had been tolerant OF
Conkling in the hope that the Repub-
lican side of the Senate would even
tually agree to treat his nominations
decently. But in the Republican
caucu Conkling made arrangements
whereby all nominations objected 70
by Republican Senators were to be
pigeon-holcd. This was a triumph
for Conkling and a humiliation to the
President. It's effect was that all
Senator Conkling's friends who had
been nominated for office were to be
confirmed, and then the New York
Senator intended to muster his forces
and crowd the President to the wall
by having Robertson's nomination
rejected. This the President deter
mined to prevent, and the result was
the bomb fired yesterday into the
camp of the Bosses" It did not
come any too soon. 1t had been the
intention Of the Conkliug men to con-
firm all the New York appointments
except Robertson, and then either
adjourn without disposing of his case
or have a long delay"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11

immigration to Texas is immense.
Over 1000 a day pour into the State
through Dennison and Texarkana.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11
TO TAX PAYERS.
ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY,
AUDITORS OFFICE,
LEXINGTON t. H., S. c.,
April Both, 1881.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ this Office will he opened from and al
Ter Wednesday. the lst day Of June, until
the Goth day of July, 1881, inclusive, for
the purpose OF receiving tax returns o!
property in this County, and for the con
venience of the property holders generally
I will attend personally, or by assistants,
1t the following plat eS, viz:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11

There were 10 divorces in Chicago
last year TO every - marriages.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1881-05-11
BLACK CREEK.

oLASh S1IAI-hs
Jacob Berry's. Wednesday, June !. 1871
Ulysses Gantt's Thursday, =, "
Col. A. Minis, Friday, 3, &"
BOILING SPRINGS.
Bars Landing. Saturday, 4, "
Reeder's Store, Monday, 6, "
Clark's Mills, Tuesday, I, &"
BROAD RIVER.
Spring Hill, Wednesday, /,
Peak Station, Thursday, 2. "
Wilson & Fulmer's, Friday, 3, "
Chapin's Mill. Saturday, " 1, &"
BULL SWAMP.
Charles Hutto's, Wednesday, J.. "
\ Roads, Thursday, " :, "
Jefcoat school house, Friday. ), "
CHINQUEPIN.
W. j. Bars, Wednesday, :: ], q"
Gilmore Rankiu's. Thursday, > "
Batesburg, Friday, 3,
CONGAREE.
Ed. Geiger's Mill, Saturday, i, "
+. w. Cayce's, Monday, " e., Z"
Saluda Factory, Tuesday, " T., ="
FORK.
Mai. G.. Leaplart's, Wed'sflay, " ], "
Grange Hall. Thursday, =. "
Booknau'S Mill, Friday, " 2. "
Hylcr's Store, Saturday, -, "
GlLBEETuOnteW.
Leesville, Saturday, !,
Craps Stoye, Mon,:ay, g..
Gilbert Hollow, TueSsny, T..
HOLLOW CREEK. :
Drafts Store. "Wednesday, II
ID. T. Blrr's, Thursday, Z, "
P. l.. R.wrS, Friday, !, "
LEXINGTON.
$. T. Lorirk'S, Saturday, " 1. "
EMANUEL q. Sox'. Monday, 6, &"
Guutcrs Mill, tuesday, " Z, -
PLATT SPRINGS.
Hucknlaa's Mill, Saturday, " /. L"
Goodwin's Mill, Monday, " Is, "
J~etcoat's Mill, Tuesday, {" Z, "
SALUDA.
]. B; Hi!ler,s, Monday, " e, "
Messengers Store. Tuesday, I. "
Eird's Store, Wednesday, " s, "
SANDY Run.
Dr.. Brokers', Wednesday. - ], d"
CulTer's Mill, Thursday. :" !, "
Red Store, Friday, " 3, "
Tax payers will please be prompt i'll
making their returns, rs I'll property not
returned by the 2Uth of july, 1881. Will be
liable to Il penalty OF 80 per cent. addl-
t. onal. The law III this particular will be
enforced.
MARION u. HAFMAN,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

The insect tribes all have natural ene-
mics, but the chinch bug. so far as has
been asccrtained, is almost exempt
from natural foes. Its offensive odor,
or some other equally disgusting prop
erty renders it obnoxious alike to al
most every living thing. So far as as
certained, three or four species of lady
birds and lacewing flies, the insidious
fiower-bug. and the many-banded rob
Der all prey upon it. The common
quail has long been known as an eff
cient destroyer of the chinch bug.
while prairie chickens and black-birds
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

Easy Hour. in recent issue says: "But
one Of the most important Developments
concerning ST. JACOBS On is the discovery
that it has properties which are beneficial
to the animal as well as to the human
species. 1t has, Of late, been in active de-
mand among livery men ard others for use
on horses suffering from sprains or abra-
sions. The most prominent instance known
of in this connection, is that related by Mr..
David Walton, well-known Friend, who
keeps livery stable at 1915 North Twelfth
street. Mr.. Walton states that he was
boarding valuable horse belonging to
benjamin McClurg, also a resident OF
North Twelfth street. A few weeks ago
the animal slipped and badly sprained his
leg, making him very lame. Mr.. Walton
used two bottles of ST. JACOBS On on the
animal and found within less than one
week, that there was no need for any more,
for the animal was as well as ever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22
A GRAND STEEPLE CHASE.


As If there were not sufficient excitement
1T the usual horse-race, these meetings on
the turf nearly always close with grand
steeple chase. This kind of race combines
all the excitement Of the regular race, with
the super-added element OF danger which
seems to give further zest to the sport.
Horses, and good ones at that, often receive
severe injuries, which render them practi-
cally useless for long periods. At least
this was the state of affairs until owners
and breeders Of fine stock began to freely
use ST. JACOBS OH, the Great German
Remedy for man and beast. This invalu-
able article to horsemen has so grown into
favor on account of its phenomenal efficacy
in diseases Of domestic animals, especially
the horse, that it would be difficult indeed
10 discover a horsemen unacquainted with
its magical potency. The Philadelphia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

That poverty which produces the greatest
distress Is not Of the purse but Of the blood.
Deprived OF its richness IL becomes scant
and watery, q condition termed asensia in
medical writings Given this condition, and
scrofulous swelings and sores, general and
nervous debility, loss of flesh and appetite,
weak lungs. throat disease, splitting Of blood
and consumption, are among the common
results. II you are sufferer from thin,
poor blood employ DR.. Pierce's !" Golden
Medical Discovery which enriches the
blood and cures these grave affections. Is
more nutritive than cod liver oil, aud Is
harmless In any condition of the system, yet
powerful to cure. By druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

William J. Coughlan. Of SomerviIle, Mase.,
says: "In the fall of 1876 / was taken with .
siole'a Needing Of DE lungs, followed by = severe
While there the doctors said had hole ia my
left lung as big a. ahalf dollar. 1gave up hope,
but friend told me of DR. WV. HALL's Ball
SAN FOR THE LUNGS got bottle, when 70
my surprise commenced to feel better, and to.
day feel in better spirits than have the past
afflicted with Diseased Lungs will take Dr. VIZ.
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be con-
WINGED that CONSUMPTION CAN Be CURED. I"
Also sure remedy for Colds, Coughs, and all
Chest and Lung Diseases. Sold BY druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

IS. o. Smith of Busti, N. r., was
sitting by closed window as a storm
came up and noticed ball of fire run
slowly across the door of the room near
the sewing machine. He followed it
across the room into the parlor, where
it ripped a seam in the carpet about
three feet long, set fire to the straw un-
derneath and then disappeared. A post
in the cellar was slightly splintered.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

AN indianapolis exchange mentions that
St. Jacobs Oil cured Mr.. j. H. Mattern, q
letter-carrier Of that city, Of severe sprain,
contracted In the war.-DstyoR (1flch.)
Westeyn Home Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

FROM the Wilmington (Dcf.) Rps0iesM'
Mr.. j. NJ. Scott, corner Third and Madison
streets, had a remarkably fine horse cured
Of the scratches by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

A DETRoIrER dreamed that he had died
and was banished to Satan's sultry Kingdom,
and says that he found many earthly Gus.
toms in vogue there. About every man he
met asked: is it not hot enough for
you ?,,-Defroa Ftee Pres,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22
Advice to . Young Man Abou
to Open q Restaurant.


~ to Open q Rcstaurant.
A young man who had been assistant cook
In . Chicago Hotel, having saved little
money, concluded he would 60 to New York
and try his fortune. He reasoned with him.
self that Delmonico would not live always,
and fancied that be might one day become
reaching the city he sent his letter Of intro
duction to the famous restaurant keeper
and solicited advice. Delmonico listened
attentively to the young mans inquiries, and
finally told him: "Get, first, good location,
then get the best cook you can hire, see that
your walters are attentive and polite, and
of this you can do and not give satisfac-
ton. Be your own superintendent; Ret-the
best quality of the new CHARTER OAK Cook
ING RANGE, and II you don't succeed in your
undertaking, you will have the satisfaction Of
doing your best to merit i" (2-23)
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

Miss Susan Stephens, OF Pine Knot,
Ky. was putting on her wedding dress.
expecting to be married in few min
utes, when she was struck by lightning
and killed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

Not 80 fast my friend; il you could see thu
strong, healthy, blooming men, women ant
children that have been raised from beds o.
sickness, suffering and almost death, by thu
Gus and Invaluable remedy.' See otheI
column. PA ladsiphia Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

"SIGNs of an early fall, Foeg re.
marked as he saw the banana skins on the
sidewafk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

Dea't Die h The Hoass.
Ask Druggists for . Rough on Rats.r Il clear
out rats, mice, reaches, q es bed-bugA 15c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

IT rs estimated that $40 horse will cal
about $50 worth Of hay between this and
next May.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

Purify the blood by cleaning the system Of
foul humors, and BY giving strength to the
liver, kidneys and bowels, to perform theix
regular functions. Kidney-Wort will do it.
This remedy Is now prepared In liquid - well
IS in dry form.-znisr- Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

DIR. PrERcE's pheasant Purgative Pel-
lets'' are sugar-coated and inclosed In glass
bottles, their virtues being thereby pre-
served unimpaired for any length OF time,
In any climate, so that they are always fresh
and reliable. No cheap wooden or paste-
board boxes. BY druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

the Frazer Axle Grease is the best in the
world. Sold everywhere. Use it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22

WHEN Fogg heard that Rev. Mr.. Proof
text was made doctor Of divinity, he said
divinity must be pretty badly OF for doc-
fora
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-10-22
DR.. JOHN BULLS
Smiths Tonic Syrup
FOR THE CURE OF
fever and ACUE
Or CHILLS and FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
justly claims for II . superiority over all REM
edies ever offered to the public for the SAFE,
CERTAIN, SPEEDY and PERMANENT cure
ofAgus and Fever, or Chills and Fever. wheth-
o. Of short or long standing. he refers to the
entire Western and Southern country to bear
him testimony to the truth Of the assertion
that in no case whatever will it fail to cure II
the directions are strictly followed and carried
out. In . great many cases single dose has
been sufficient for . cure, and whole families
have been cured BY single bottle, with per-
fsct restoration Of the general health. It IL,
however, prudent, and In every case more cer-
tain to cure, II its use Is continued in smaller
doses for week or two after the disease has
been checked, more especially in difficult and
long-standing cases. Usually this medicine
viii not require any aid to keep the bowels in
good order. Should the patient, however re-
quire cathartic medicine, after having taken
three or four doses Of the Tonic. single dose
Of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS
viii be sufficient.
have DR. JOHN private stamp on each
bottle. Oh. JOHN BULL only has the right to
Manufacture and sell the original JOHN j.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP, Of Louisville, Ky.
Examine well the label on each bottle. Hmy
private stamp IL not on each bottle DO not
purchase, or you will bs deceived.
D1. JOHN BULL,
Manufacturer and vender Of
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
BULLS SARSAPARILLA,
BULLS WORM DESTROYER,
The Popular Remedies OF the Day.
Principal ONCE sls Main ST.. LOUISVILLE, KY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-13
COLORADO VEGETATION.

In the official report published IN Science, OF
the last meeting of the New-GOrk Academy OF
Sciences, Is an interesting account by Professor
Newberry, of Columbia College, of a recent trip
through Montana Idaho. and other Western
states and Territories OF the vegetable char
acterlstics of Colorado and Utah, the Professor
gave this brief sketch:
The forest vegetation of Colorado is very
SIMPLE. he pnOn OF nut pine is very COM
mon, also the yellow pine (P. ponderosa
douglas spruce, Menzes' spruce, etc. I'm the
but not 50 varied a. in the lOwlands. The fol-
lowing plants are among the most characteristic
In the lowands OF Colorado aud Utah:
The evening primrose (HnOthera CGSpitOSa)
with Its large beautiful white flowers. The
Wild tobacco (NicOtiana attenuata). The sun
Hover Clelianthus). The bee flower (CleOme
mtegrliolla) presenting purple acres by the
roadside, and the yellow species C.. lutea) less
common. The American primrose Prlmua
parryil: The basque flower (AnemOne patens,
Var Nuttalliana). The EriogOnums about
twenty species, cOlOring whole mountain sides
yellow. The Oregon grape (Berberis aquilo-
num). Phaceld circnata in tufts Of purple
flowers on rocky slopes. The lily (CalOchOrtus
GunnlSonl and {. NuttallD or black-eyed
Susan Qndian-" SeegO y very plenty in the
molster portion of the sage-plains. The Gle
mats (AnemOne alpina) with its purple flowers
The penstemonS, of which twenty OF thirty
species are peculiar TO that country, deep Grim
son, pink and purple and blue in color, often
very snowy, and so abundant that whole acres
Of ground are colorcd by them. The columbne
(Aquiicgia canadensis), and also much larger
species "a. ccrulca), clothing the mountains of
Colorado and Utah, with blue, crean-colOred
and white flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-13
SlrIH SIDDoys AND LADY uJcGErM


From The ATgOsy
Late one night Mr. Sdduns was sitting 10y thc IRE
i'm the modest family par Tor. which, IN that most
uuaS-um ny household, served rs mning-ToOu or
drawing ROOM n the case might be. lie was sinok-
ing calmly his last pipe and beginning To thhk
about going Ia bed WHITTIER ~ TINS was nor one OF
her evenings nj the theatre, ne believed MS WIG
had gone already. The house was sunk IN dreamy
silence 80 was the quiet street outside; silence only
broken now and then, by the roll OF dlSnt Wh'ei7'
he actor had been drawing n vague picture OF u
little holiday trip which ne and sarah would take
next summer and had fallen into hail aole' III
which he was driving down country lane al scen-
oil with hOncysuckc, all dmpcd with cgl antlne;
Suddenly lac was reused, with start, by hurried
footsteps, that were flying rather thah running
down tho passage Who could It be! he asked NM
self, ali in maze and u wonder, rs ho jumped up
and rubbed ms slccp-aden eyes lie had har9ly
had time to l-t the question 20 darling through ms
brain, when The door of the room was hung open
quickly, rs by ha,ty trembling hand, ana "a It,
male figure rushed IN. .
Mr.. Sddous gazed i'm speeches. astonlslnent,
not unmixed with touch OF fear. iheIe PeipIe
him stood his wife, her line hair dlSheNelled, ner
dress all in disorder. her face all qulyerlng WIN
strong emotion. In bewlldered alarm lie ASKED heI
what was the matter, but her only answer was W
throw herself into his arms and burst into torrent
of tears He sOothed her tendcrly, NOT knowing
what to think and gradually she grew callher'
Then her words made the mystery pam enough
Instead of going To bed, he had bade ier 40 shc
had been sitting up studying her part as Lazy aac
her in itself she had so entirely realized the horror
of each situation in the play had seen IL aL 50
distinctly before her eyes. II she had Oeeh tIeI9
iii the body, that Wild, un.easonlng terror hau
seized her. and she had rushed away to seek human
companiOnship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-13
A PERSISTENT SPECTRE.
Prom the Gemaeman's Magasiue.

From The GeTlUcmdn's Mdgdztte
While the subject of ghosts is attracting atten-
ton. | will cfer nut for scientists to crack
For obvious reasons, l am compelled TO omit
names. The wife of one CT most distin guished
scientific men-I the term most dIstin-
guished" advsedy since the reputation of the
man in question is cosmpoli lan-saw nightly old
seated in an armchair near the fireplace in her
bedroom. Being thoroughly mbued with her
husbands views upon scientific subjects, she held
her peace and tried with partial to convince
herself that il "A delusion.
Somewhat later, this room was converted into n
night nursery, and ultimately into spare bedroom,
with the result that each successive occupant iuve
nile or of mature years, described the curious old
gentleman who came and sat by the fire. My scien-
tifc friend has "pished" and pshawed" at these
statements, and has treated the whole matter as
ridiculous. He has, however been compelled to
concede something 10 the vision the delusion,
and to quit the house. / simply advance this as a
fact, and leave to Others the task of explanation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-13
4 GREAT NAPUTHA FIRE.

Although the existence or the naphtha springs
i'm the ncighborhood of Baku, Russia, has been
known for centuries, it is only within the last
ten wears that measures have been taken for
realizing their production, by using It for liSGt-
ing purposes. From one of the chief wells the
LIQUID shoots up ms from a fountain, and has
formed a lake four miles long and one and a
quarter wide. Its depth is, however only two
feet. 80 that in very hot summers IT Is nearly
dried up. This enormous surface OF milan
mablc liquid recently became ignltcd, anu pre-
scented an imposing spectacle, the thick hlaclS
clouds of smoke being lighted up by the luIid
glare Of the central column of flame, winch rose
To- "A great height The smoke and heat were
such as to render q nearer approach than l,oOo
wards distance impractc1ble. Suitable means
tor cNtiugulshiug the ire were not ~ hahd' ana
il was feared that the coni,agmton Would
spread underground in such manner rs 10
cause an explosion. This suppu,itioA led
many inhabitants of the immediate vicinity 10
remove to a safer distance. The quantity OF
naphtha on fire was estimated NJ four and q hall
million cubic feet. The trees and building,
within three mile, distance were covered WITH
thick SCOT. and this unpleasant deposit appeared
on persons clothes. and even on the food IN the
adjacent houses. Not only was the naphtha IT
self burning, but the earth which was saturated
with il was also ON lire and ten large establish
mcnts founded at great expense Tor the dcvcl-
opmcnt of the trade IN the article were de-
StrOycd. The fire ceased Of itself uncNpcrt-
cdlv, and thus the fears of a total destruction
of the local naphtha industry have been allaycd.