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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
vARNlSH PLANT BURNED.


AKRON, O., May l3.-Fire started
from an explosion in the chemical de-
partment at the Imperial Varnish Co. S
plant yesterday, The flames spread so
rapidly that the entire northern part
Of the plant was in flames before the
arrival of the department An inn
mense fire wall separated the main
building from the chemical depart
ment, but despite this the fire ate Its
way into the main building, and in an
hour from the time the alarm was
sounded the entire plant was in ruins
The loss on building, stock and ma
terial will reach $4,000, on which
there Is S35, 900 insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
Minnesota Miners Threaten Trouble.

DULUTH, Mimi, May l4.-As the re-
suit of a strike at the Franklin mine
at Virginia all Of the militia compa-
MES in this section were called to arms
Yesterday, while Adjt-Gen. Hahlberg
went TO the scene. The strikers are
all foreigners and were threatening.
The adjutant.general talked to them
and decided not TO send troops
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
Converted by \ hall Player.

OrruMwA, Ia, May l4--Billy Sun.
day, formerly league baseball player,
held two marvellous meetings here Sum
day. In the mems meeting 500 were
weeping at one time. A number OF
prominent men and women promised
Sunday tn lead heitar lives
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.



Topeka, Kan, May l3.-rhe annual
meeting Of Kansas and Missouri travel
ing men closed Saturday night with II
banquet. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Grand
counselor, Claude Duval. lIutchinson'
grand junior counselor, Il. f. Beach,
Wichita; grand past counselor W. f.
futile, Concordia; grand secretary, D.
v. Morgan, Concordia; grand treas
urer, f. c. Null, Salina; grand con-
ductor, j. Il. Weaver, Topekai grand
page, Richard Wagstaff, Lawrence;
grand sentinel, W. c. Pardy, Oklahoma
City; executive committee, j, NJ, Jor-
dan, Emporia; c. r. c. Kaiser, Fort
Scott, and c. r. Crawford, l'ittsburg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
Zig Cattle Conslgnments.

DENVER, Col, May li.-During The
next sixty days train Of ten cattle
cars will run daily over the Union Pa.
cifc, Denver & Gulf tracks in order
that 200, 900 head now awaiting ship
ment in Texas and New Mexico may
be transferred to Wyoming and Mon
taua feeding RANGES
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

A Nnrthcr on Lake MICHIGAN.

MILWAUKEE, May li.--A fierce north
or swept Lake Michigan to-day and
many wrecks will probably be the re-
sult A dispatch from Shcboggan says
the life-saving crew has gone to the
rescue OF the scow Qalckstcp, Of this
port, which is being driven before the
Oule
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

SEsAcA. KAN, May 1.-THE post
Office at I'aileyville, 6 miles west OF
here was robbed last night aud SIS in
money, SITS worth Of stamps and some
cheap iewelry were taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

HEysEssEY, Ok, May li.-Five men
employed by a Chicago park associa'
ton to capture fawns for exhibition
have been arrested in the Cheyenne
reservation by federal officers The
trsppers had fifteen tawuh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

Hume, the historian, was said to
be the ugliest man Of his time. His
face was fat, coarse and vulgar, with
no striking or pleasing feature.
TOPEKA, Kan, May i4.-Guy P. Ben
ton, assistant state superintendent OF
public instruction, has resigned his po-
sition to become manager Of the Butler
Book Co., OF Philadelphia. He will
establish headquarters at Kansas City,
Kan. D. b. Van 0strand, Of Marion,
has been mentioned as the probable
successor to Mr. Benton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16
Kansas Knights Templar.

WICHITA, Kan, May l4.--The annual
conclave of the Knights Templar Of
Kansas will be held here to-day and
Wednesday. Fifteen hundred knights
are already here. The Communicates
will participate in drill and tonight
a reception and ball will DO given.
Wednesday night plates will DO laid fcl
900 banaueters in the Auditorium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

Virgil was a close student OF
Homer. Several long passages In the
"Aeneid" are literal TRANSACTIONS from
the lines of the Had and Odyssey. He
was also a reader Of Theocritus, tho
Greek country poet and many lines In
the Bucolics and Georges are trans
lated or initiated from the Greek.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-16

1t IL estimated that OF the total
sum raised for the support Of the Prot
testant churches Of this country, over
one.third is now procured by the o.
forts or labors OF women.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Court Continued.

On last Wednesday the case Of
jackson Jones VS.. Thomas Jones
was called for trial. After the plain
tiff had submitted lis case, the de-
fcndant made a motion for a non suit,
which was granted.
The next case taken up was that
of James II. Lorick vs.. the South
bound Railroad CO. In this case the
plaintiff sued for $500 damages.
This trial continued Until Saturday
afternoon when the jury returned a
verdict against the railroad for s235.
In the case Of Mrs. Lizzie B. Gel
ger vs.. the Southbound Railroad Co.,
the jury returned verdict in her
favor for $50. In this case tie
plaintiff sued for $500.
On Monday the case Of S. J. Huff
man and others VS.. the Columbia,
Newberry and Laurens Rrilroal Co.,
was begun. This was an action for
damages from fire for Sl262. The
trial lasted three day. The jury re-
turned a verdict in favor CT the rail-
road company.
On Saturday only equity cases
were heard, the jurors having been
discharged on Friday afternoon.
Several important cases were heard
by the Judge Saturday but his de-
cision has not yet been rendered.
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
the court adjourned sine die.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Several D. aths.

The angel Of death has been unus-
ually busy Our community of late.
In short period four persons have
died within the corporate limits. An
infant child of the late Mr. John
Pennington died; then another child.
The death of this child was followed
by that of its mother, Mrs. John Pen
ington. The funeral services Of
mother and child we're conducted in
the Methodist church by the Rev.
Mr.. Quick ard their remains werein-
tered in the Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. John Harman died Thursday,
December 10, 1895, and her remains
were carried to Saxe-Gotha, Friday
and inferred at Union church.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Improvement in Piano Builliuy.

Improvement IL Piano 5ullil1g.
It is difficult to improve a really
fine piano, but it is sometimes done.
Those who have known and used the
old Reliable Mathushck, which for
Twenty-Five years past has been
favorite in Southern Homes, will
hardly believe that any great i'm
provement could be made in such
superior instruments.
But, nevertheless, if they could
see the new improved Mathushel-,
with it's New Scale, Refined Tone,
aud Superb Case Designs they would
be utterly surprised at the tremen-
dous advance made by these progres
sive makers.
Read Ludden & Bates new adyer-
tisement in this issue and investigate
the merits of the Mathushek before
you buy any other make. Write
Ludden & Bates. They live at Sa-
vannab, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25

Everybody loves nice, fresh, candy,
and at the Bazaar is the place to find
it, from the parest plain candies to
the best crystalized fruits. Come
and see the display for Christmas.
Old type metal, as good if not bet
ter and cheaper than Babbit metal
suitable for laill men, for sale at the
Dispatch Office.
Fine Northern apples, bananas,
cabbage and onions just received, at
the Bazaar.
Fruits, candies Of all kinds, cakes
and crackers will be found contln-
ually through the season, at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Masonic 2erresenta tiVes.

Messrs. Thomas L. Harman and
Samuel P. Shumpert attended the
Grand Lodge Of Nasons at Charles
ton recently as representatives Of
Lexington Lodge, No. l52, Jasper
Derrick, OF the Leesville Lodge.
Messrs. J. J. Derrick and Sllas
McCartha, were the delegates from
Sinclair Lodge.
AL enjoyed the gala week festivities
bug ly aud the masonic meeting in
particular. We have rot heard who
represented the other Lodges in the
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Who Can It b?

Mondays New and Courier con-
tains the following item which may
prove of interest to some of our read
ers:
"a young man from upper Lexing
ton county has been arrested on the
charge of forging a signature and
endorsement to q check for $3.50 en-
a local bank. He is out on bail. but
is likely to be re-arrested on the
charge of obtaining money fraudu-
lently from another. The bank los
ing no more than in the first case.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Positively No Extension.

By reference to Dotice published
elsewhere in this issue from Comp
trolier General Norton to Capt. D. J.
Griffith, County Treasurer, it will be
seen that there viii positively be no
extension This year for the payment
OF taxes without the penalty.
The books will close December 81,
after which time the penalty will
be added. Those who want to save
themselves trouble and probably cost
should see to it that their taxes are
paid by that date.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
PENCIL And SCISSORS.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by Dispatch kan.
Many a gobbler gobbled Lis last
yesterday.
The making of good resolutions is
now in order.
A lot of Christmas whisky has
been purchased.
Tie County Alliance VIII meet on
the 10th Of January.
May all the Dispatch's 5 readers have
q merry, merry Christmas.
The new pastor Of the Methodist
church has not yet arrived.
Some people are born tired, and
some are born to make others tired.
The new cut road leading to
Drehcr's ferry is ina vretched con-
ditiUn.
Miss Mary Y. Caughman has been
nursing q beautiful case of bloom
ing meales.
Reader, are you in arrears at this
Office? If so call and settle or send
the amount due.
Grand temples are built of small
stones, and great lives are made OF
trifling events.
Misses Beulah Fox and Queenie
Spann returned Friday to spend holi-
days at home.
There are some men to whom a
loss of their reputation would mean
mighty good luck.
On account of Chistmas we go to
press one day earlier so as to give all
hands holiday.
Santa Claus, Notwithstanding the
hard times, has been some what
lavish in his gifts this year.
The public is cordially invited to
Christmas festivities at The Baptist
church tonight wednesday,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
We publish a Christmas page this

We publish Christmas page this
week, and next week We shall issue
a New Years page which will please
the young end old as we'll as the
grave and gay.
Next year is leap year and several
prominent members of the female
gender have already turned their
eyes menward. Surely they will be
days of persecution to the old bache-
lors.
Mr.. Rice has one of his celebrated
road machines at the depot and VIII
exhibit it to the County Board Of
Commissioners at the next meeting
of the Board. 1t will be worth see
ing in operation.
The post ofice will be open from
7 to 10 a. m, and from 3 to P. m,
on Christmas day for delivery OF mail
and sale of stamps, etc. Money Or
ders Will not be issued or paid, nor
matter for registration received on
that day. Mails will be despatched
as usual.
BY reference to the proclamation
of the Governor published last week
it will be seen that Mr.. J. G. Hope
has supplemented thereward of S1O0
offered By that official by an addition
of $50 for the apprehension Ct the
parties who set fire to bis gin house
conditioned upon their conviction.
Mr.. John NJ. Stuart, Mimnaugh's
popular clothing salesman, and family
came over Sunday from Columbia,
and spent the day with his fathers
family at this place. The re union
dinner is said to have been a particu-
larly fne one, embracing nearly
everything good to eat.
Mr.. James T. Harman formerly #
Texas, but for the past two or three
years merchandising at Scofills, be-
ing the junior member Of the firm Ct
S.ofill & Harman, has sold out and
returned to Texas, where be will en-
gage in teaching.
We were mistaken in stating last
week that the depot at Chapin's had
been destroyed by fire. We have
since learned that such was not the
case. A quantity Of cotton on the
platform was ignited by sparks from
Mr.. Clark burning mill but the fle
was extinguished before much dam
age was done.
Judge Osmund ". Buchanan, who
has been presiding over the special
term Of the court, dropped in to see
us Friday. The Judge is pleasant
and social gentleman OF pleasing ad-
dress and he having published q
paper at cne time has a fellow feeling
for the members of the craft.
The Orangeburg Patriot is authol-
ity for the statement that the Hor.
J. VIM. Stokes was not party to
the recent salary grab in the consti-
tutional convention. Hetulnedove
the extra two dollars per diem tctae
free schools OF this Congressional
District.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
W. R. Smiths College, Lexington, Ky

Is where hundreds of clerks, farmer
boys, and others have invested from
$50 to $50 for tuition and board for
an education and are now gettirg
500 and over a month in banks and
mercantile Offices. Prof. Smith,
President of the famous Commercial
College of Kentucky University,
takes pleasure in assisting his gradu-
ates in securing situations. Read
his ad.; cut this notice out for future
reference and write Tor circulars to
Prof. ". r. Smith, Lexington, Ky.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
J. EDWIN soOZER, D. o. S.;
Crown and Bridge Work.
South Cart mas State Regent D. 4 r

South caroiina's State Regent D. 4 r.
Says the Charleston Post of De-
cember 18th:
Among the prominent women who
have been attracted to Charleston by
the festivities this week, is Mrs. John
E. Bacon, of Edgefeld, Regent for
South Carolina of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. Mrs.
Bacon came to Charleston to be pres
ent at the formal organization of the
Charleston chapter, the ceremonies
for which took place this morning at
No. S Lamboll street, at the house of
Mrs. Arthur Ryan, whose guest Mrs.
Bacon is. A reception will there be
given her, and all honor paid to the
distinguished guest.
Mrs. Bacon is pre-eminently the
woman for her position. The daugh-
ter Of Governor Pickens, she is en-
titled to every social distinction.
Mentally without compare, and suited
by her cosmopolitan life Of travel in
Europe and South America, she full
fills every requisite called for in the
high and honorable position she holds
toward the women of her State. Her
heart is in the cause Of the Daughters
of the Revolution; and their cause
could surely not be entrusted to a
gentler lady, more intelligent or
patriotic woman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
To the Public.

My Holiday Box has arrived. If
you want to make a nice Xmas pres
ent call and examine my line of Toilet
Articles, Fine Perfumery and Drug
gists Fancy Goods.
"Cosmeon" Toilet Articles are bet
ter than silver. If you want initials
engraved; call in time.
I do not mention prices here. To
compare the goods with the price
will satisfy anyone.
J. E. KAUFMAN, Druggist.
Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Decree Filed.

The decree of Judge Witherspoon
in the case Of John S. Swygert VS..
F. ". Wagener & c.. and others,
setting aside the verdict of the jury
rendered at the September court and
granting . new trial, has lately been
filed with Clerk Of Court Spann.
This is the second time a verdict for
the plaintiff in this case has been
set aside.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
GOODFOREVERYBODY

and everyone needs it at all times of the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED I.
MIR. G. Himrod, Of Lancaster, Ohio,
saws: "SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Malarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. shall use
it when in need, and recommend it."
Be sure that you getit Always look for
the RED Z en- the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Bniousness and Sick Headache; both are
caused by sluggish Liver.
J.H. Zei.in & Co, Philadelphia.
Medicated cough drops and the
best cough syrup, for sale at the
Bazaar.
The young men Of this county who
nave been attending colleges else
where, have returned home to spend
the holidays.
Do not daily with rheumatism.
Get rid of it at once by purifying the
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Be
sure to get Hoods.
Re-. G.. ". Davis who served Lex
ington Fork charge last year, has
been assigned to Johnsonyille in the
Florence distr:c:.
We acknowledge the receipt ct
several communications which are
now out of date and will have to
go in the waste basket.
Read the notice of the appoint
ments of the County Auditor, and be
sure meet him when he is in your
neighborhood.
Misses Lucy and Matte, who have
been spending sometime with their
brother, Mr.. John Stuart, in Colum-
bia, returned home last week.
To close out and retire from busi-
ness, lot of English rabbits will be
sold at 25 cents a piece. Enquire at
the Bazaar.
Santa Claus, it is said, came down
many a chimney last night and this
morning the children are in q glee
over the result of his visit.
We have been requested to an
nounce that there will be services in
the Lutheran church at Chaplin, by
Rev. ". L. Darr, on Christmas day.
The Lutherans will have their
Christmas festivities tomorrow,
Thursday evening, at the church,
to which the public is cordially in
vited.
Mr.. John Spann, who has been at
tending a business college at Nash
vile, Tenn, returned home last week
to spend the holidays with his pa
rents.
The fence in front Of The jail is in
need Of repairs. 4 little lumber, few
nails and lots of good honest elbow
! grease would greatly add to the ap
pearance Of the property.
DR.. Thomas H. Dreher, formerly
Of this place but row Of St. Matthew
where he is practiciDg his profession
was in town last week, a witness il
the case of Caughman VS.. the heirs
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
TAX RETURNS.

i
for the fiscal year 1895 '9G, and in Or
der to meet the next appointment the
hour will close at II! o'clock in the
morning and at i o'clock in the after
noon. taxpayers will. therefore, be
prompt in meeting the appointments
so as not to cause any delay:
Taxpayers will please come pre-
pared to give the name Of their
township and number Of school dis
trict wherein they reside.
Brookland, January ID, 1896.
Barr's Landing, morning, Janu-
ary 81, 1895.
SAKE Gotba Mill, afternoon, Jan
uary Sd, 1895.
CASTOR, morning, January 7th,
1896.
Martins s, afternoon, January 7th,
1886.
Wolfe's morning, January Sth, 1896.
Red Store, afternoon, January oth,
1896.
Swansea, January 9Th, 1896.
Jacob J. Macks, morning, January
10th, 1896.
Oak7illa, afternoon, January 10th,
1896.
Scofill's, morning, January llth,
1886.
D. F. Shunpert's, afternoon, Jan
uary 18th, 1896.
Dreher's, morning, January 18th,
1896.
Nunamaker's, afternoon, January
18Th, 1896.
Irmo, January 14th, 1886.
White Rock: morning, January 18th
1896.
Spring Hill, afternoon, January
18th, 1896.
Peak, morning, January 10Th, 1896.
Cross Roads, afternoon, January
10Th, 1896.
Chapin, January 18th. 1896.
= Shealy's, morning, January 18th,
1896.
Wessinger's, afternoon, January
18th, 1885.
CJl. Barr's, morning, January 2Oth,
1896.
T. J. Drafts, afternoon, January
20th, 1896.
Lewie3ale, January 21st, 1896.
Summit, afternoon, January 2lst,
1896.
Leesville, January 22d. 1895.
Batesburg, January Z3d, 1896.
Barr's Mill, morning, January cath,
1896.
Samaria, afternoon, January Oath,
1896.
Section 270 of the law in reference
20 the assessment of taxes: (Reyised
Statutes,) reads as follows:
All property shall be valued for
taxation at it's true value in money.
which, in all cases not specially pro
vided 10, By law, shall be held to be
as follows, to wit: For personal prop,
erty, the usual selling price on the
usual terms Of similar property al
administrators or executors sales, at
the place where the return is made;
and for real propelty, the usual sell
ing p.ice On the usual terms of SINH
lar property at sales for partition
under the order of the coult, at the
place where the return is to be made.
If there is no usual selling price,
then at what is honestly believed
could be obtained for the same at
fair sale under the conditions above
mentioned.
It shall be the duty Of each owner
of lands, and of any new structures
thereon which shall not have been
for taxation, 10 list the
same for taxation with the County
Auditor Of the County in which they
may be situated, On or before the
twentieth day of February next after
the same shall become subject 10
taxation.
All returns for taxation must be
filed with the Auditor not later than
February Goth, 1896, as after that
date the law requires the addition OF
sc per cent. to the last years return.
Poll tax as we'll as property must be
returned.
NJ. D. KARMAN,
Auditor of Lexington County.
November 27-td.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
+ the Baby is Cutting Teeth,

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents a bo:t'e.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
MY SPEG!kLTiES,

Toilet, Water and Tin Sets.
Lamps, Clocks, Full line Of
Crockey and Glass Ware
always On hand.
Ny line Of Blankets, Down Pillows
and Comforts is just in.
See my fine Austrian wool Blanket
for s.. A fine Reversible satin Com
fort s..
BED ROOM SUITS:
Just in from the West and are too
''knobby" to describe.
JUST THINK: A Fine 10 piece
Oak Suit, German bevel glass, S25.
The same in Poplar for 20.
See my Antique Oak Suits, quarter
sawed French bevel glass, only $50.
am Sole Agent for the Celebrated
NEW HOME MACHINES
and have broken the record by sell
ing the New Home at S35.
New Ideal Machine at S25.
Both with written guarantee for
five years.
I am also agent for the
STORY G. CLARK ORGANS.
A nice Oak panel Organ for $50.
Special prices and terms given to
Ministers and Churches.
I have had the largest trade this
season ever before which [ fully ap-
preciate and will alwas keep full
stock in my line and am always ready
to show you around whether you
buy or not. Thanking you for your
liberal patronage, am yours for
trade.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
Fire Works.

The joyous time for the small boy
as well as the larger can now
be satisfied at the Bazaar, with Fire
Crackers from the smallest to the
largest size and Fire Works of all
kinds.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-12-25
MARRIED

Married, December 22d, 1895, by
S. S. Lindler, Notary public, Mr..
John J. Leaphart, Of Rocky Well to
Miss Ella J. Taylor Of Pricev;lle.
December II, 1895, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. ".
B. Shull, by the Rev. J. A. Cromer,
Mr.. D. G. Buff to Miss Emma R.
Shull, all of Lexington county, S. c.