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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16
TO-DAY THREE WEEKS AGO.

Today, three weeks ago, we stood
beside the burning embers of our
home, Office and store, and witnessed
the accommodations of life time of
toll, struggle and hard work turn to
ashes at our feet and scattered by the
four winds of heaven. At the time
Of the confagration We were eighteen
miles from home, and being suddenly
summond home by the startling in
formation that "every thing We had
was destroyed by fire., it was indeed
hard and trying time, and one
which was calculated to make one
turn sick with the blackness of a
hopeless dispair to see inside of two
hours that which represented years
of self denials, sleepless nights and
thoughtful days swept away by the
devouring flames.
But at no time during this trying
ordeal was our faith shaken in the
wisdom of him who tempers the
wind to the shorn lamb, nor was
our confidence in the goodness Of
him who takes note of a sparrow s
fall and clothes the lilies of the
field, waver one particle. Out of the
sorrow and regret at seeing the
greater portion of our earthly posses
sions in blacken and ruined heap,
phoenix like arose bright hopes and
g. determination TO meet and face the
stern realities confronting Us and from
the dead ashes of our burnt Dispatch
will arise newer, q better and
brighter newspaper than the old one,
and in keeping this purpose, ere the
flames which lit up the darkness of
night had spent their fury, our
printers were on their way to Co.
lumbia to bring out the Dispatch.
Circumstances were such at that
time as to force us to reduce the
size Of the paper. But we did the
best we could and believe that our
efforts have been appreciated. To
day, however, all obstacles have been
overcome and we send the Dispatch
to it's thousands of readers in its old
size and form. Our old patrons will
doubtless miss the old familiar head
ing, which, for tWenty-four years,
has been a welcomed visitor around
their fresides.
While this is a proud epoch in our
life's history; yet we are not salts
fed, and shall not be until the Dis
patch is made one OF the best and
most reliable country papers pub
ished in South Carolina. To do this
it will take money and plenty of it,
and we appeal to those who are in
any way indebted to US to come for
ward and settle at once. We need
every cent due US now. Come, and
give US helping hand in this, our
time of trouble, by paying what you
owe.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

combination of Wall StreetisIn, Mugwunf-T
perry and Rupublicanism, who voted for
the Democratic nominee behind the cur
tain with the express understanding that
he would play every card placed in his
hand by this unholy trinmverate conspiracy
against the Jefersonlan Democracy and the
rights and liberties of the people.
This trio is the money side CT his frienCs
and regardless of the Chicago platform or
his pledge to carry it out, he has played
every card with marked ability and with
crushing effect upon the productive ener
gies of the country; and commerce, man.
ufacturing and all productive industries
are struck down and consigned to the
slough of d-spond.
Conditions South are serious. but moth
ing compared with tie West and North,
and Grover as during his substitute Pc
riod was so scared on the approach of the
victims despoled by the impnrity of his
governmental policy that he trembled in
his boots and ordered them to take an of
street, when indeed he should have invited
the commouwealerS to the White House
and gave them words of sympathy and en-
enlargement for the future, but, instead Of
this, every avenue leading to the White
House vas heavily guarded.
Cleveland's chief Cabinet officer is a Re-
publican and he appoints and retains in
off, all over the country white and black
Republicans, and his policy is in total dis
regard of the Chicago platform; and, yet
this Democratic President that the Colonel
so hippantly speaks of. Go ahead, Colonel
with your organizing; true Democracy
wants nothinp 10 do with your work and
you will not need any tests to keep them
Well ought your hearts to yearn to lift
yourself from the slough of despond into
which yon, like subboln mule, have
blindly backed and fell with feet upp=r-
most and ave now lying buried in the foul
slough upon your backs kicking vigorously
at the moon. Kick on and duplicate Your
Darlington riots and rnmsellers war if you
WILL JAY H. KAY.
Summit, S. c., May, 1894.
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a Trspection Of the Peak Guards.

AISpSCL4VtI v! t4!S VSsh SU@! Sa'
TO the Editor of the Dispatch
The fourth annual inspection of the
Peak Guards, April 18th. will be long re-
membered by the soldier boys and their
friends
At eight O'Clock a. H.. the company as
sembled at their armory, thirty-three
strong, and soon the steady tramp of the
soldiers was heard upon the street. The
picnic grounds being two miles from Peak,
the line of march was commenced at ten
o'clock. The company arrived on the
ground at II o'clock. The steady tramp of
the marching column revived feelings OF
old in the hearts of the veterans pre.ent.
On the arrival of the troops they gave q
drill for half an hour for the benefit of the
people present; then arms were stacked
and preparations were made for dinner as
soon as Col Watts arrived The train be-
ing q half hour late, he did not come until
l o'clock The tables We're soon loaded by
the ladies to almost what they could bear;
and after very appropriate prayer by Mr..
James A. Summer, dinner was announced.
Everybody had plenty of the rich dainties
to refresh the inner man. If any Jailed to
enjoy hearty dinner it was their own
fault, for there was pl nty for all.
Dinner being over, Col. Watts having to
return BIZ $50 o'clock train to Columbia,
at the command to fall in. the company re-
formed for inspection. After inspection,
Col. Watts made very appropriate ad-
dress TO the company, stating the duty OF a
soldier to his home and his country. he
ordered the Captain to return his guns and
equipments and he would give this COM
pauy in return new rifles and equipments
at once. Very encouraging indeed The
Peak Guards deserves credit for what they
have done. being in the fifth year of exis-
tence and at no time of the past have their
prospects ever been Fighter than those at
present.
The Guards will attend the encampment
of the Regiment at Spartanburg in July.
They are looking forward to grand time
in the city near the mountains. Success
to the Guards. CITIZEN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

The columns of The Dispatch are
open for discussion of any public
matter, with this proviso: That
nothing abusive is written. This
paper declines to allow itself to be a
channel for the dissemination of
abuse or SANDER. Men and meas
ures can be discussed argumenta,
lively, and abuse is not argument;
rather, it detracts from the force of
an argument. We want dignifed,
thoughtful communications from our
friends, and hope they will send them
in. No class or faction will be
tabooed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

Col. J. H. A7erill, receiver of the
Port Royal Railroad, sailed Thursday
for Liverpool. He has gone to Eng
land on important business in con-
nection with the railroad which is in
his custody Port Royal has been
doing considerable exporting Of late.
Steamers out from Port Royal have
been compelled to bring back car
goes for other parts, finally going to
Port Royal for an export cargo, after
having unloaded elsewhere. Col.
AVerill's trip to Liverpool is to secure
return cargoes for the Port Royal
Shipping Company's steamers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

Mr.. Hugh A, Treadwell of Column
bia has written manly and truth
full letter to the Sunday Register, on
the political situation in this State,
and shows the suicidal policy of that
city in prolonging the strife by it's
bitter and unreasonable opposition
to Governor Tillman and the farmers.
His letter should receive the careful
consideration Of every Thoughtful
business man who has the prosperity
of the city at heart. Mr.. Treadwell
renounces his allegiance to the doini-
nent element of the city and allies
himself to the Reformers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16
Meeting Of Patrons and Stockholders
Of Palmetto COLLEGIATE Institute,

Of Palmetto Collegiate institute.
All the former patrons of Palmetto
Collegiate Institute and all stock
holders entitled to vote for trustees,
are earnestly requested to meet ut the
school house on Saturday afternoon,
May the 10Th, at p. m, for the pur-
pose of electing Board of Trustees
for next session.
The present Board of Trustees
have done what they thought was
best for the town and school, but in
the light of past events, their efforts
seem to have been mistakes, and
they are unanimously of opinion,
that an entire change of the Board
will be highly beneficial, both to the
school and the town. The present
Board will readily cooperate with
any Board the Trustees and patrons
may elect in assisting to keep up
the school.
This notice was sent to the paper
last Tuesday, but arrived too late for
insertion, the intention being to give
it two insertions.
G. NJ EFIkD,
Chairman of Board Trustees.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

Judge Mitchell will enter the
race for Congressional honors in this,
the new Seventh District. The
Judge is an ardent reformer, believes
in the Alliance demands and will
support and defend them in the
House of Representatives, should he
be elected.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16
G. NJ. EFIkp,
Chairman of Board Trustees.


GEEENTo, Miss, May 9Th, 1892.
Although I never used any secret
remedies before, I prescribe st.
Joseph's sarsaparilla in my prac
tice as I would any prescription of
my own compounding, and any ply
sician who will do the same will be
greatly pleased at the results
achieved. In MY opinion It is supe-
rior to all others and has been es.
pecially useful to me in Rheumatic
and Scrofulous cases.
R. NJ. KIrTRELL, NJ. D.
For further information call at the
Bazaar and for pamphlet entitled,
GA Treatise on the Blood" 29.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16
as apples.

A mob numbering several thou
sand men, undertook to destroy sev-
eral manufacturing establishments
in Cleveland, Ohio, one day last week.
The leaders were arrested and the
balance dispersed by the police.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

The Reform Patriot Publishing
Company, of Orangeburg, has been
commissioned by the Secretary of
State with the Capital Stock fixed
$1,000. The purpose of the COM
pany is to publish Weekly news
paper at Orangeburg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16
Bookkeeping
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vided we fill same.
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Meeting Of Citizens at Dreher's
Ford.

All persons interested in having
some convenient way of crossing
Saluda river at Dreher's Ford will
assembled there on Saturday after
noon, the Goth at Sam. The meet
ing is called for the purpose of set,
ting whether ferry shall be put in
Or the ford put in condition. 1t is
very important that some way to
cross the river at that point should
be provided. Let everybody in the
neighborhood on both sides turn out.
LEXINGTON AND Fork PEOPLE.
3w28.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

The News and Courier says that
Senator Irby, as chairman of the
State Democratic Executive Com
mittee,swill call ittogether on the 7th
of June, to start the campaign ball
rolling. Where it got its informa-
ton we know not, but suppose that
as unusual, it is talking through its
hat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

J: Gordon Goog1er, C0lumtb5iia's
gifted poet, will shortly issue his
third volume of poems; which will
be dedicated to The Daughters of
Carolina"
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

By Walter Mitchell. Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, H. \. SPANN, c. C. c..
P, hath made suit to me, to grant him
Letters Of Administration Of the Estate
of and effects of David B. Cutler, de-
ceased.
These are, therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said David B. Cutler,
deceased, til 1t they be and appear be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate to be
held at Lexington c. H., S c.. on the
28th of May at II o'clock in the forenoon,
10 shew cause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be
granted,
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of April Ammo Domini, 1894.
J. WALTER MITCHELL,
Probate Judge L. c.
Published on the 18Th day OF of April,
1894, in the Lexington Dispatch. 6w27
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Prohibion Convention.

All friends of the cause of Prohibition
are requested to meet in the court house,
Saturday, June 2, 1894, for the purpose OF
electing delegates to the convention to lie
held in Columbia June 7th,
L B. HAYNES, County Chairman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

We had an OPP
por, unity to buy
a lot of spoons at
far below the regu-
lar price and We
propose TO give our
customers the ben
eft.
This spoon is
made of the finest
nich 10, silver, aud
heavily silver
plated, 5 OF plate,
That is nearly
equal to triple
plate, which is 6
or While they
last We will sell
them at one dollar
per set Of six.
This is a great
bargain, and if you
need any spoons it
will pay you to get
the m now.
Nothing but tea
spoons in this lot.
II by mail add 8
cents for pc stage.
P. H. Lachico te &
Co. jewelers.,
Columbia, 5. G.
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Carolina.

$4,000 damage to buildings and
contents were done in Iowa City last
Sunday in fifteen minutes by a ter
rife storm. Hail stones fell as large
as apples.
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Final DISCHARGE.

A LII PERSONS INTERESTED
"A will take notice that [ will apply
to the Probate Court for Lexington
county, S. c., on the 25th day of May,
1894, at IL o'clock a. m. for a final
discharge as Guardian of estate of
Minnie L. Langford and others dis
tributes of estate of NJ. L. Hartman.
J. c.. HARMAN.
April 4. 1894. 24w26.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1894-05-16

The Episcopal Convention of South
Carolina was held in Columbia last
week.
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Notice.
EXECUTORS ADMINISTRATORS, &C

TN OBEDIANCE TO THE LAW,
l. notice is hereby given to the
Executors, Administrators, Guardi-
ans and other Fiduciaries who have
not filed their annual returns in the
Office of the Judge of Probate for the
year Of 1894 to do so by the first of
June, 1894.
The court will refer those Execu-
tors, Administrators, Guardians, and
other Fiduciaries who have not filed
their Annual Returns to the General
Statutes, Sections 1912, 1913, and
2041.
J. WALTER MITCHELL,
Judge of Probate Court.
Lexington, S. c., April 25th, 1894.
The oasis., 1894-02-01

test and see that their receipts read to the effect that the money was so paid. Tn case the higher court reyerscs the lecision Of the territorial court all
 hose who pay under protest cln have the money refunded
The oasis., 1894-02-01
ARIZONA NEWS.
LCulled from Exchanges. ]

the vicinity of Quijotoa.
 Tomorrow will be Arbor Day. TIE OASIS is planting olive trees.
 People In the vicinity of Kingman are erecting windmills and water tanks to irrigate land.
 County Treasurer Oliver has just paid sl0OOO interest on Yayapai county redemption bonds.
 At Phnnix one day last week two misses of sweet sixteen had fierce fist fight over young man.
 According to the last census there are ll7O Chinese in Arizona. About ll65 remain unregistered.
 Rev. Jean Vane was caaed at Pha- nix Friday night, on the occasion of a farewell social rendered to him.
 The Prescott Courier pertinently asks why the Americans abandoned the vegetable business to the Chinese.
 Last week the Atlantic & Pacific railroad company paid s19OOO taxes in- to the treasury of Coconino county.
 The general offices of the Phoenix tS Maricopa railroad have been removed to San Francisco for convenience sake.
 The young son of H. R. Bridge of the H. R. Patrick ranch, near Phoenix, was terribly bitten by vicious dog Friday
 The San Diego smelter plant at Tombstone has been purchased by a NIT. Collier who will move it to Silver City, N. NJ.
 Sunday man named Burton took dose of laudanum in a beer hall at Mesa City He died that night. He was surveyor.
 Monday evening car load of street car horses for use in Los Angeles were shipped from Phoenix. They were bred in the Salt River Valley.
 Preparations are being made by the Order of Railway Conductors of Will | jams for grand ball and supper on the night of March l6th
 The lieutenant at Huachuca who won s75O0 from lottery. bought $500 of champagne on the strength of his ! good fortune, so it is reported.
 Arizona ponies are especially wanted | and invited to participate in series of hurdle races to take place at Los Angeles the 22nd of February
 The Bsbee small boys have to scoot for home every night at o'clock. At that hour the ''hoodlum bcll' tolls q warning tor hem to get off the street.
 Mr. G. B. Richmond of phpnix. la. been appointed to fll the vacancy on the territorial insane asylum board caused by resignation of NJ. E. Collins It is reported that the bottom has dropped out of the California cattle market. The la,t shipment netted ti.50 per cwt., very low figure for fat cattle.
 C. W. Leach, well known mining man who leaves a wife at Tempe was ssphyxiated by escaping gas, in hotel at Grass Valley, California. Sunday night.
 Mohaye county has sent to San Erancisco two incurable paupers. where they will be cared for by St. Lukes hospital at a Cost of $ per weeS for each patient.
 Benson shipped more cattle last month than any point on the $. P. road in Arizona. They numbered l7Si head. Tucson came next with 1903 and Wilcox with 97s
 ". !. Hutchinson. "Old Hntch.n nf
The oasis., 1894-02-01

Williams Fork water storage ente
 prise.
 The Mexican residents at Tuece,
 have been at work all winter building
 a reservoir which. it is claimed, vii
 store more than enough water to en-
 able them to double the acreage Of
 their tillable land.
 ] The mountains aoout Wilcox have
 of late been covered with snow. which
 is now melting rapidly. The ground
 is moist and all ready to start with
 new grass. A good rain would result in fine feed thereabouts
 WinslOw is suffering from q stamp famine. The postmlstress ordered a lot of stamps a month ago, but for some unknown cause they have not been received. Stamps are procured from neighhoring towns.
 At Nogales Sonora, an extra com pany of regular Mexican infantry are on guard around the custom house. It is also reported from there that the Mexican soldiery are keeping a sharp lookout for. ''revolutionists.'
 It is said the taking mp of the steel rails on the Arizona Central railroad will be completed by the first of the incoming month. The rails will be shipped to Prescott to be used on the new road from Prescott to Phmnix.
 Little six year-old Walden Rem son of II. E. Kemp, while out ridir on his burro Saturday afternoon. fe' from its back and sustained d fractu If the collar bone. Dr. Helm was cal ed in and the little fellow is resting very easy.
 Reports come from T0ntO Basin of rich placer gold discoveries in that l' cality, bordering on the White MouI tain reservation The diggings a'e said to be incredibly rich and there S quite rush of people to that quarte many going from the Verde valley. Nothing very definite known as yet
 The people of Enterprise, Yuma county have had topic for interest ing conjecture in the disappearance of Mir. Morris who has lived on ranch there for about year. He had fine lot of hay, pigs, cows, crop, and a gen. eral line of household goods: was out of debt, and apparently happy anC One morning last week l. was discovered that he had folded hi blankets, provided himself with agrul outfit, and left in the night for parts unknown. leaving no word or clue his destination.
 Bessie Caruthers, the seven year olC of E. G. Caruthers, of Gila Bend, was playing snap the wiiD with some of her playmatcS, Tuesday afternoon, and during the game she was thrown violently to the ground break of the collar bone. adding one more to the list Of those ir town who have fallen victims within ! few weeks to what almost comes under the head of infectious injuries The little sufferer is attended by Dr. rhayer, and is being made as comfort lble as possible.
 Ninety-hve hobo; were at Yuma asst Friday. One of tllam stole a meal rom chinaman, who sent an Indian 70 collect the bill The Indian found Jim on top Of box car and hauled i'm off The gang of hobos attacked he Indian who had some ten or more Indians to help him. A fight ensued when the ten Indians held the thirty lohog at hay with stones cool old
The oasis., 1894-02-01
i RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
A Page From Her History.

I.e important experiences of others are interesting. The following Is no exceptions ''i had been troubled with heart disease 2i years much Of that time very seriously. For five ycurf 1 was treated by one physician con tinuOu>iy. was in business, but obliged to retire ou account of my health. A phy si ian told my friends that ] could not live month. My feet and limbs were badly swol- len and was indeed in q serious condition when a gentleman directed my attention to Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, and said that hiS sister who had been afflicted with heart dis case had been cured by the remedy, and was again strong healthy woman. purchased a bottle of the Heart Cure, and in less than on hour uftor talking the first dose l could feel n decided improvement In the circulation Of my blood. When had taken three doses could move my ankles, something had not done for mOnths.and my limbs had been swOl- len so 4Ong that they seemed almost purified. Before had taken one bottle of the New Heart Cure the swelling had all gone down, and was sO much better that did my own w9k On my recommendation six othcrs are tai In his valuable remedy. Mrs. Morgan, 5dl W. Harrison St. Chicago III.
 Dr. hile,' New Heart Cure, a discovery of an eminent specialist in heart disease. sold by all druggists on a positive cuaranicc.or -ent by ths Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. on receipt of price. Sl per bottle six bottles for S5, express prepaid. IL is positively free from all opiates or dangerous drugs.
The oasis., 1894-02-01
FRoMMARlc0PA.

cOpa at ll:lZ PM
 Southern Pacific. West bound. passes Mari copa at l2:50A. B., Pacific time A, daily *Trains stop on signal. Trains34 5a and connect with Hunsakcr Stage Line between Mesa and GoldHeld Trains connect with traiis of southern Pa ciiic railroad. Connect at Tempe With stages for Mesa City, and at PhpnX with stages for Prescott, Gillctt, Wirkcnhurg and Nulture
 C s HASTEN
 Flce-PIes and Manager