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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
Observations During My Travels
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

lO LQ6 LUlLOI VI luS OiSpaGCI.
On the oath of December, 1895, l
and my family took the train at Gas
ton, S. c., bound for Walterboro, S.
c., to visit my wife's relatives and
friends.
We took quite a circuitious route
to reach Walterboro, but it was the
best way we could so.
We had the misfortune to miss
connection at Fairfax and had to lay
over twenty four hours waiting for
the Port Royal and Augusta train. l
was disappointed with Fairfax, as it
is not as large place as had sup
posed it to be. The inhabitants
seemed to be happy and hopeful.
On the P. R. and A. road there are
several stations, the most important
of which IS Hampton Court House.
It is pretty little town. The court
house is rather small. The next
place of importance is Yemasee, at
which place We changel cars and
t,ok the Charleston and Savannah
train. thence to Green Pond where
we changed to the Green Pond and
Walterboro train. This place is said
to be sickly and hence very few in
habitants there.
The most important places on the
Southbound road from CASTOR to
Fairfax are North, Norway and Den
mark.
The country through which we
passed is, for the most part, very
level until you reach WATERFORD
where you will find sand beds again.
This is lovely place, with its neat
residences and spacious yards. The
court house occupies one square, in
front of which is an Artesian we'll
The iail is not convenient to the
court house. NERO.
Sandy Run, S. c., Jan. 16, 1886.
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For What He is Worth.

A traveller in Tennessee, upon no.
ticing a large number of people fol-
lowing a wagon. rode up to an old
fellow, who sat on the fence, and
asked the cause of such large pro-
cession.
"W'y, they air takin' Sam Bates
out ter the graveyard"
He must have been a very popu-
lar man."
"Wall, I should reckon he was"
"Held high position, I suppose"
"Stood at the top
"What was his business?"
Chopped cod wood fur liVin', I
believe"
What, do people in this section
pay so much attention to wood-chop-
pers?"
Look yare, my friend, Sam was
the handiest man with a fiddle there
wuz in this neighborhood. He could
jest nachully make a fiddle cluck like
a hen. I don't know how it is whar
you come rum; but in this here
community we don't pay no atten-
ton ter whut a man does fur a lvin';
but we measure him fur whut he is
wuth ter society,""
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Put Ten Mills On all Alike.
Col. Cor. News and Courier.

Col. Cor. News and Courier.
The announcement that there
would be necessary increase in tie
tax levy to meet the expenses of the
State Government has created con-
siderable discussion and some dis
satisfaction. The Comptroller Gen
eral states that unless there is an in
come tax thelevy will hayeto beato 1t
ten mills to meet all expenses Of the
Government. The dispensary pro-
fits, which are supposed to amount
100000, have all been given to the
school fund, and the phosphate roy.
atty is tied up in sinking fund to
pay the State debt. These funds
cannot, therefore, be considered in
providing for the necessary expenses
of Government. 1t is very likely
that both the income tax and license
bill will be introduced in the Legisla-
ture. The Comptroller General
stated that he did not know what
scheme would be devised in reference
to incomes, but suggested that it
would probably be tax on all who
received an income OF 81, 900 or more.
That would bear equally on ali the
people of the State, but. the license
scheme will only effect the town peo-
pie. 1t is stated farmers, for in
stance, will not be subject to license
tax, although they are in business
like any one else. The Comptroller
General estimates that tax on in
comes of thousand dollars would
bring in about $4,000. This will
not be enough to meet the deficit.
| The license tax on businesses as
charged in Charleston would bring
in about S5O0,0OO. Comptroller
General Norton does not intend to
recommend any plan to the Legisla-
ture, but will simply call to the at
tention of the members what they
are permitted to do under the Con-
stitution. The whole subject is one
in which the officials are deeply in
terested, and they are scratching
their heads daily to get up some
scheme to raise the money and still
not increase the rate of taxation.
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Many merchants are well aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in supply
ing them with the best goods obtain
able. As an instance we mention
Perry & Cameron, prominent drug
gists of Flushing, Michigan. They
say: eve have no hesitation in recon-
mending Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy to our customers, as it ia the
best cough medicine we have ever
sold, and always gives satisfaction" !"
For sale at 25 and SO cents per bot
tie by Julian E. Kaufman. IL.
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a Remarkable Case.
The Wonderful Climate of Minnesota
Saved His Life.


Saved His Life.
She came from Detroit, Mich, and
her great pride was in being an inva-
lid. She lost no opportunity in stat
ing that she came to Minnesota to
recuperate. She did not hesitate to
enter into conversation with any
person she came in contact with, Civ
ing adyice-climatological or pLysi-
cal-to invalids, and seeking the
same from those Of robust constitu
ton. Her conversation was always
prefaced by the Introductory inquiry
so common to visitors, Did you
come here for your health?" She
thus addressed stalwart, ruddy Wis
age young man at the dinner table Of
the hotel, and the following dialogue
ensued:
''Yes, madame; I came here prob
ably the weakest person you ever
saw. I had no use of my limbs Sin
fact, my bones were little tougher
than cartilages. I had no intelll-
gent control of single muscle, nor
the use of a single faculty"
"Good gracious. exclaimed the as
tonished auditor. "And you lived?'
Il did, madame; although I was
void of sight, absolutely toothless
unable to articulate single word ano
| dependent on others for everything
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Rash Declarations.
New York Times.

New York Times.
II never heard a young girl say, as
young girls are often fond Of saying"
observed an old lady on the summer
boarding house piazza, 'what sort OF
man she will marry and what sort
only, that I do rot think OF certain
speeches to which I myself have list
ened from pretty hips before this. A
school friend of mine so held New
Jersey in detestation that she toreits
map from her geography. She used
to say that nothing would induce her
to marry a man who was a widower'
or wore wig, or lived in New Jer-
sey. And the man of her choice was
guilty Of allthree Of these enormities.
I used to talk over my future with
two cousins. I would not marry a
business man, 1 said. Kate would
not think Of a clergyman or Garry OF
a farmer. And we married respect
lively a business man, clergyman
and farmer. It is all like smart
young American help in my grand
mothers kitchen, who was won't to
disclaim to US children on the scorn
in which she held all men, always
winding up her denunciations of the
sex by: "No, I wouldn't marry any
man that walks on two legs. And
she didn't. She married one-legged
mani"
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leaders could not prevent thousands
of Reform voters boiling. if Carlisle
is put up as the Democratic candi-
date. The case is the same in other
Southern States and throughout the
West. The Register says nothing as
to the correctness of this sentiment
among the Democratic voters, but
certainly the goldbug Democrats can
not say word in condemnation oft,
for they set the example of voting
against Democratic nominees whose
financial views did not coincide with
theirs. Why was Hardin defeated
and why will Blackburn fail Of le-
election in Kentucky? Simply ard
solely because this man Carlisle, who
halls from that State, backed by
Cleveland, exerted his influence to
keep goldbug Democrats from voting
for them. And the goldbug pape
cheered him on to his treacherous
work. The Register warned them at
the time that their chickens would
come home to roost. They sowed
to the wind and must not complain
when they reap the whirlwind. They
practised treachery, and cannot muir
muir if repaid in kind. Once Clrlisle
was the idol of Southern Democrats
and could have commanded their
solid support. That was when he
was leader in the fight for bimetal-
lism and was Democrat after the
good old style. But since he has be-
come a member Of Cleyeland's Cabi-
net and become the most radical ad-
vocate of the Republican doctrine of
gold monometalllsm, they nave
spewed him out of their months and
would vote for almost any man IN
preference to him. the Democratic
purity is in very bad way now, but
condition will lie worse if by any
bocus-pocus Carlisle should be put
up as it's candidate for President.
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snatched From Death.


Cold Water, Ala, Mar. II, 1892.
My little child had the dropsy for
two years. We had tried various
remedies and the most prominent
physicians in the country but to no
avail. We commenced the use of st.
Joseph's Liver Regulator and she is
now as healthy as any child.
T.P. W. BROOCS, NJ. D.
For further information call on j..
E. Kauffmann's drug store and get a
copy of st. Joseph's -Four Seasons
Almanac. IL
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and SKIN
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. tits guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at the Bazaar,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

If asked the question 'Have you
got a stomach" it would be safe on
general principles, to answer eyes"
But, if you are sure OF it; that is, II
you ever feel any distress after eating
or any pains Of whatever description
in the region Of the stomach, you
have got something more than an Or
dinary stomach; in other words, you
have got a diseased stomach. The
stomach is powerful muscle, and
the proper remedy for tired muscle
is rest. Try the Shaker Digestive
Cordial, for this product not only
contains digested food, which will
nourish the system without any work
on the part Of the diseased organs
but it aids the digestive OF other
foods as we'll. You can test its value
in your case for the trifing sum OF
10 cents. Sample bottle at this price
are carried by all druggists.
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Cherokee Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are having very rainy weather
now.
Mr.. West Caughman is making
progress towards erecting q fine
dwelling near his mothers old home.
Measles! measles! everywhere you
go now.
There will be preaching at Provi-
dence Sunday at the usual hour. l
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

I am glad to hear that Miss Emma
Wingard is getting better of measles.
Mr.. Ed. Harman and his charm
ing wife of Graniteville, are visiting
relatives and friends Of Lexington
county.
Mr.. Walter Hendrix and wife have
moved to his mothers.
The doctors are rolling the wheel
in every direction.
I have not been attending school
on account of the measles.
Mr.. Fred Heigman is preparing to
build an addition to his house.
Mrs. Miller has closed school at
Providence.
The farmers are getting ready to
purchase their guano for the coming
season.
MIR. Fitzgerald met with mis-
fortune at the Teachers meeting in
the Fork. He lost his heat.
There is lady in this vicinity who
sings thus:
I have three pair of specs,
And I use them when I can;
One is for my sewing,
One for society,
To wear in strick propriety,
The best use to see my dear old man.
Mr.. Jacob Roberts is looking hale
and hearty, and has fully recovered
from his late illness.
The Roberts and Vineyards are
having long seige Of measles.
There have been several deaths in
the neighborhood.
There is a good market for spice
wood tea now.
Mr.. Heigman has three orange and
one lemon tree in his flower pit.
Pine, cedar and oak trees. We
have big times scalding teas.
Mr.. Samuel Wingard is happy
with his first. It was a new years
gift. Friends would call Sans lit
tie one:
Fannie, Martha, Maud, Jeanette,
Carrie, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth,
Earnestine, Constance, Beulah,
Alice, Sallie, Jennie, Eula,
Hattie, Katie, Lizzie, Julia,
But Sam, the dad, takes that little
''feller,'
And says, sob, yes, you little yeller,
You're pappy's hope and greatest joy,
Well call you SAM you're pappy's
boy"
The above named friends should
call on Messrs. Bayliss Wingard and
Sam Rawl, for both their boys are
girls.
Mrs. Julia Dunbar is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lucy Wingard.
MIR. E. L. Wingard has made him,
self a present of a new horse.
Mrs. Thomas A. Wingard is bear
ing herself up bravely through all
her troubles.
A good many of my old school
mates are or have been afflicted with
the prevailing seourge. I will men
ton few: Hattie Wingard, Lizzie
Seay Annette Roberts, Hattie Roberts
Florrie and Bessie Caughman and
many others of my dear friends.
Now, I will close after the manner
of Sam Weller's love letter: "Cut il
short so as to make her wish there
was more" G. l.. r.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

Not few who read what Mr.. Rob-
ert Rowls, of Hollands, Va, has to
say below, will remember their own
experience under like circumstances:
.''Last winter I had Ia grippe which
left me in a low state of health. l
tried numerous remedies, none OF
which did me any good, until I was
induced to try bottle Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The first
bottle it so far relieved me
that was enable to attend to
my work, and the second bot
tie effected a cure" For sale at 25
and so cents per bottle by Julian Z.
Kaufman. IL.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
MARRIED

January 10, 1896, at Emanuel
Lutheran church, Mr.. Mark A. Corley
to Miss Barbra Roof, all of Lexing-
ton county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

There was a time when we re-
earded the editorial policy OF the
Press and Banner as inspired by
chankism, but we cannot do so longer.
It cannot command even the pity
given to lunacy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
Cannot bs Without It.
Jamison, S. c., Sept. 2, 80.

Jamison, S. c., Sept. 2, 80.
Since the people know I keep st.
Joseph's Quick Relief they have taken
it all out but one bottle, and that one
I cannot sell until I get in some
more, for I cannot be without it my
self. 1t is beyond doubt the best
medicine for cramps, collie, and all
kinds of pain on the market. Send
me three dozen bottles per express.
R. d. KITTRELL.
For further information call on ).
E. Kauffmann's drug store and get a
copy of st. Joseph's -Four Seasons
Almanac. IL.
A fresh arrival of fine French can
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
Picture Of Heath and Happiness.

Seabrook, S. c., January 8, 1896.
My daughter-in law was very weak
and all rundown and weighed only
ITO pounds. She began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla and she now
weighs 140 pounds and is the picture
of health and happiness. My son
has been relieved of rheumatism by
Hoods Sarsaparilla." Mary r. Hut
son.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.

Nos 81 and 3S-W Washington and Southwestern
Limited. Pullman cars Tampa to New York:
Solid Pullman train with dining cars north o!
Charlotte.
Nos. g and 36-U s. Fast Mail. Through Pull
man buffet sleeping car between Jacksonville
md New York.
Nos. 81 and $2-"New York and Florida
Short Line Limited" Pullman compartment
car and observation car between New York and
St. Augustine; also firstclass coach. Pullman
craving room buffet sleeping car between
New York and Tampa. Dining car between
New York and Washington and between
Salisbury and st. Augustine. Southbound this
train will also handle Pullman Drawing room
Sleeping car New York TO Columbia en- route to
Augusta; this car being handled south OF
Columbia 10y train No. 50, and northb0und by
train No 81, Augusta 10 New York.
y B.-Nos. So and Sc do not enter Union
Station, Columbia, but discharge and take pas
sengsrs and baggage at Blanding 81: sta,ion.
w. Il GREEN, }. NJ: CCLP,
G. SUIT. Washington. :. u. Washington.
" A7TTRK. sn KARtWICK,
G.rA.,W shingtoa. q. G. P. A, Atlanta
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

Medicated cough drops and the
best cough syrup, for sale at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

LAXOL is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend 1t IN
place of Castor Oil.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29
ADVERTISING RATES.

ADV rtisements will be inserted at the
rate of rs cents per square Of one inch
space for first insertion, and so cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column 10 cents per
line each inser ion.
Marriage notices inserted free.
Obituaries charged for ut the rate Of one
cent word.
Address
G.. NJ. HARMAN, Editor.
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F. W. HUSEMANN,

GUN AND AUGAS M : 1y
and dealer in -
GUNS, PISTOLS, PISTOL CARTRIDGES
FISHING TACKLE,
and all kinds of Sportsmen's Articles,
which he has row on exhibition and for
ale at his store,
Main Street, Near the Central Bank,
Columbia, s. c.
AGENT FOR HAZARD POWDER co.
Repairing done at short notice.
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Hoods Pills are easy to take,
easy to operate.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

A fresh arrival of fine French can
dies. lust received at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-29

Paper and envelopes of all kinds
-.sss;sirg and pencil tablets, pens,
nencils, memorandum and pass
books, purses, banjo, violin and
on;.ar strings, and notions generally
sA the Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

Tho United States circuit Court was
i'm session yesterday, judge Con preside
ing. - ~ 90
Tho case of the J.. paueheriy. CO, OF
Baltimore against Alh' marie ana enc 5'-
polke Canal Company. involving t-s
charter rights of the defendant company
,yls called and argued ON demurrer
Afcssrs. r.. ~. smith and Arthur -; tos
t,r of Baltimore. and W. W. old. OF MOI
folk argued for tine plaintiff. ana At
n. ~ Hughes and ~. II. White, OF Nol-
folk for the defendant r...,....
The case n brief ls AIS follows d"I- ..
1SgGthc Canal Company contracted WIN
Norfolk parties. giving them tne eH'lnII
sive right 10 tow through their cahal "l
vessels not carrying their own steam
and demanded THAI any vessel owner ~A4
insisted on having his vessel 10Y "
through the canal by his own tus' lne u
..tich vessel owner should pay tnc 'a,iai
COMPANY for the privilege Of DONG his
own towing boz addition TO the regular
tous paid Tor the tranpo r'ation oil n1l-
The Daueherty Co. tug and barge
owner of Baltimore. felt u was ntI'1l
shin flat 80 should have 10 pay. me ,ailel
companv for services the Canal Con! 'n'
diJ not render. namely for tle prlNlile- &c
~ DOING it's own towing. ana ln-l'i..'
thc pauchorty co. went mo lh. 1"'. u
STATES Circuit Court and asked 'hai ,uI
contract above referred % he ue-i'i CT"
ILLEGAL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19

4 MIX White Flag VIII BE seen at the
AcademY Tonight.

That the Academy this evening Will
have its seating capacity taxed to its ut-
most there can Doe 40 doubt II one is to
judge by the already heavy demand for
seats Charles Hoyt is not only The recos-
nizcd American playwright of the day, but
ho is also the most successful. in bis ten
years career as an author he has written
and produced twelve comedies. and pas
never had failure u is doubtful d
amy theatrical attraction has as strong
% hold upon theatre-gOing people as the
comedies offered ly Charles hoyL DO
nav Doe because AR. HOyt being an
American himself. knows just what the
American public wants in the way OF
amu.emont BE that as IL may, D. is
safe TO predict that his latest and great
Isl success "A Milk White Flag Will
Doe royalty received and this will not Doe
strange. as DO viii bee the first presentation
of this popular playwrishts masterpiece
in This city 10 will Doe given identically
The same in every detail as presented ~
IIovfs Theatre New York. for ioore
than two hundred nights The cast is
u hfe ore. numbering about fifty people
and some forty supernumeraiies Nfc lc-
0uired for the proper presentation OF me
niece The scenery IS heralded as being
Inc most elaborate ever seen in TINS sec
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-19
hyND UORDs IOE NIX. HOPF.
lie VIII Take Charge Of the Petersburg
y. VI. 4. 4 soon.

y u. 4. i. soon.
Tho Petersburg Indcx-Appcal OF ycstor-
day says
Immediately upon tho adjournment of
the Conference now being held in Lynch
hur, Hov. n. NJ. Hope viii take up
permanent residence in Petersburg and
assume charge OF thc N0uUg Mems Chris
uau Association. Work in This noble or
ranizauon has been no q standstll for
The past several months awaiting the
coming of ar. Hope. When he is form
ally installed I'm the position as general
secretary. Sc is almost certain that the
association viii take on 90 new life. ana
interest I'm its welfare will De greatly inc
creased There u.s. perhaps. no man i'm
Virginia better equipped iu every respect
for thc place To- which hc has been chosen
than Rev Herbert NJ Hope. lie is cX-
ccodneiv popular with the people Of
Petersburg. irrespective Of caste or creed.
and this popularity is particularly notice
able among our young men 10 whose NOR
ai and rolelous elevation the association
has dedicated its iabors.
During hls connection with the con-
ference. Mr.. Hope has served some of The
best charges within its bounds and has ale
ways rivDn tine highest satisfaction in the
performance OF his pastoral duties. Dur
ing his occupancy of the pulpit of Mar
ket-Strcot church. in this city. the church
enjoyed % season Of great prosperity The
people of Peter burg with one accord viii
welcome Mr.. Hope again 10 their midst