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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Evolution of q Hero.

Ex-County Attorney ". B. Allin told
this war story: 1t was just before the
battle of Murfreesboro that detachment
of Morgan's command was guarding
mountain pass few miles from Brady
Vile, Tenn. A portion of the valley
leading to the pass was densely wooded
and swampy. The marshy ground
abounded in bullfrogs of huge proper
tions, and the trees afforded myriads Of
owls of immense size roosting place.
Among the soldiers was stripping from
near Stanford by the name of Spreeler.
1t was gloomy, wild and windy night
that Spreeler was called upon to do
guard duty. Along about l o'clock,
when the sky was of a leaden hue and
the wind sighed ftfully through the
trees, an owl on nearby limb booted:
"Who-who-who are you:''
John SpreelerH' exclaimed the SEN
tinel, trembling in his boots.
Just at that moment bull frog in
deep bass tones seemed to say:
"Sur-sur-surround him
"I'll be darned if You do" exclaimed
Spreeler as he fired his musket and
broke for camp, which had been thrown
into the widest confusion by the alarm,
it being thought that the enemy was at
racking the outposts. When the true
state of affairs was understood, the 9TH
ers made life burden for John until
the battle of Murfreesboro, when the
Lincoln county stripping was promoted
for conspicuous bravery. He was after
ward assigned to Bragg's army and died
like hero at the battle above the
clouds" while in the forefront Of the
charge and trying to spike all enemy's
cannon.-Harrodsburg (Ky.) Democrat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

The South Carolina State Press
Association will meet in Greenville,
July 5th to 7th. Prof George B.
Cromer, President Of Newberry Col
lege, will deliver the annual address,
and an interesting program has be; n
arranged for the occasion. The
citizens of Gresnvilie are arranging
to give the members Of the Associa-
ton royal welcome and good time
generally.
Nineteen steamships were cha
tered quite recently to load grain at
Philadelphia, New York and Balti-
mole on European account, which is
claimed to be the largest number
ever chartered for that purpose in a
single day. It was estimated that
these vessels would carry at least
three million bushels OF grain, and it
was reported that many orders from
London were not filed because Of
the rush.
A little boy asked for bottle OF
"get up in the morning as fast as
you cap," the druggist recognized q
household name for "DeWitl's Little
Early Risers," and gave him bottle
of those famous little pills for consti
patton, sick headache, liver and stom-
ach troubles. J. E. Kaufman.
Johnnie Fewscads and Gus De-
Smith were talking about mstrimony,
and the latter remarked: They say
that the happiest marriages are be-
tween people who are not at all alike ,
That's SO, and that's the reason I'm
not going to marry until I find a
woman with lots of money" replied
the impecunious yearner for domestic
happiness.
Work has practically commenced
on the erection of the proposed big
bonded warehouses on the block not
far from the cotton compress, in
Columbia. The contractors are
getting their foundation material
upon the ground. A great deal OF
lime and sand have been delivered
and workmen are now engaged in
making up the mortar.
The Best Liriment.-"Chamber-
lain's Pain Balm is the finest on
earth" write Edwards & Parker, OF
Plains, Ga. This is the verdict OF
all who use it. For rheumatism,
lame back, sprains, swellings and the
numerous slight ailments and acci.
dents common to every household,
this liniment has no equal. With it
in the house, great deal Of pain
and suffering may be avoided. For
sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
T,,carGoz From Harsh Environment.

in LimcrSin there IS barren range
Of low hills which lies along the dlvld-
Ing !irc b.,wcpn tie departments Of
Dor!oore. Currcze and Eaute-Nie ienne,
about half way between PcrlsEcTx 2Hd
Limoges. The water courses show the
location Of these uniands. They extend
over au area about 1j miles lorg anG
half as wide, wherein average human
misery i most profound. Dense lSno-
rance prevails. There is more lillteracy
than in any ether part CT France. The
contrast III stature, even with the low
average of all the surrounding region,
is clearly marked ly the dark tint.
There are sporadic bits OF equal dimlnu-
tiyencss elsewhere to the south and
west, hut none ie so extended or SO ex-
trelue.
Two-thirds CT the men arc below .
feet 3 inches in he; ght in some of the
com,nrncs, and the women are or
more inches shorter even than this. One
man in ten is below feet ! inches III
stature. This is not due to race, fer sew
eral racial types are equally stunted III
this way within the same area. 1t IS
primarily due TO generations of subjtc-
ton to harsh climate, to a soil which
is worthless for agriculture, to a steady
diet of boiled chestnuts and stagnant
water, and to unsanitary dwellings III
the deep. narrow and damp valleys.
Still further proof may be found to show
that these people are not stunted by any
hereditary influence, for it has been
shown that children born here, but who
migrate and grow up elsewhere, are
normal in height, while those born else
where, but who are subject to this ell
vironment during the growing period
of youth, are proportionately dwarted. -
Popular Science Monthly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

An exchange says that an editor
once applied to the door of Hades
for admission. WELL" replied his
sable majesty, "we let one of your
profession in here many years ago,
and be kept up continual row with
his former delinquent subscribers;
and, as we have more of that class OF
persons than any other, we have
passed law prohibiting the admis-
sicn Of editors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Silent Through One Act.

1t happened one night ct the Alvin
theater when the boards wero held by a
play that kept every one else awake.
He was a mail large in girth, but net
very tall. and he had pretty smooth
bald head, nothing remaining OF his
hair but a fringe that might be taken
for an extension CT his coat collar. The
Dortlv man with this head had seen q
lot of friends before he went into the
thcater, and he was weary. His conpon
called for seat right next to q pillar
in the lower Part of the house, ard
when the usher took him to it a smile
of ecstasy swert over his great face.
Pretty soon the ballet appeared, and the
man was amused for tine. The Jokes
of the leading comedian, the songs OF
the prima donna and the whirl CT the
danscuse were lost to him, though, for
be fell asleep Against the convenient
pillar the man pillowed his large, shln-
ING head, and thus lie rested until the
climax of the first act and throughout
the music daring the wait. \ man who
had to 90 cut climbed over him without
his making the least sign. 1t was a
peaceful sleep, accompanied by only
the gentlest Of snoring, and unconscious
" the man furnished much amusement
to the other PEOPLE who came 10. see the
show. While he had withstood the
thunders Of the bass fiddle, the tremolo
of the leading viclin, which always ac-
companies some act Of villainy on the
stage, awGke him. He started, glared at
the stage, could not understand and left
the theater in the midst of all the ex.
citing scene. lie me out, be said to
the usher in the foyer. II guess I'm in
the wrong house somehow. .'-Pittsburg
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SEkVI. E

Pullman Palace Sleeping cars between
Charleston and St. Louis via Atlanta Chat.
tanooga, Nashville and Evansville. without
change.
Augusta D;visiCn.-Through Sleepers be.
tween Charleston and Atlanta, leaving
Charleston at 80 p. m., arriving in At
lanta at 5 m.
Columbia Division Through Coaches
between Charleston and ASheville, both d.
rections.
Shortest route to Asheville and Hot
Springs, N. c., and all resorts of Upper
North and South Carolira.
Through tickets can be purchased, sleep.
ing car rese, vations secured. baggage
checked to destina ion and all other infor-
nation obtained by appling to VIM H.
Evans, C. T. A.. Charleston Hottl ORG W.
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Station.
l.. A EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
J. H. SANDS, Gen cral Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Friendly Attention.

True friendship has broadening in
fIuence and takes small account Of
things which might serve to weaken the
charms of mere acquaintance.
care you habitually lame, or is your
limp caused by scme temporary trou-
ble?" inquired the lawyer in case of
assault and battery, addressing wit
ness for the defendant. The mar bore
every indication OIL his face and person
of having been in some recent catas-
trophe which the lawyer hoped to prove
was the particular affray then before
the court.
"Oh, Oil be all right in day or
twor' said the witness cheerfully. sit
was jist friend of mine kicked me the
other evening, and Jim bit stiff III
the j'ints, that's all "-Youth's Com
panion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

Hon Thomas E. Watson, who was
nominated for governor one week ago
by The populists, is out in an open
letter to day declining to accept the
honor. After saying he could not be
elected, no matter how the ballots
W mt, he announces that be is out of
politics for good.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
BuckIen'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. It's guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at J. E. Kaufman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
S.S.S.tffSGs Blood

is far ahead of all other remedies
for this purpose. 1t is a real
blood remedy which promptly
purifies the blood and thoroughly
renovates the entire system, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
renews the appetite. l, is the
only safe tonic, being purely vege-
table, and the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no arsenic,
sulphur, mercury, potash or other
mineral substance, which is of SO
much Importance to all who know
the injurious effects of these drugs.
Nature should be assisted by na-
ture's remedy, S. S. S. Take
S. S. S. and be well all summer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Many Selling Liquor.
The State.

The State.
Recently the State dispenssry All
thori,ies sent 10 tie United States
revenue cffice and obtained q con-
plete list of the people in this State
holding United States retail liquor
licenses 1T this time. The list shows
that there are 49l such liquor licenses
outstanding. Charleston held a good
proportion. These figures are ex-
elusive Of The licenses held by the
county disrensaiies and it is said
repesent the number of original
packages and blind tiger people in
the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Theory and Practice.

Nine. Tweedledee principal of great
dramatic school)-I was so sorry could
not be present at your debut last night!
Did you follow my advice and hold your
powers in check during the earlier acts
so as to reserve yourself for the grand
climax in the fourth act?
New Society Actress-Y-e-s.
Nine. Tim so glad! And didn't
the audience 60 perfectly wild over that
grand climacteric scene in the fourth
act?
New Actress (sadly)-They went be-
fore the fourth act-all of them. New
York Weekly.
Getyour job printing done at this
office. Satisfaction guaranteed both
as to quality and price.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
Not English.

Mrs. White-Docs your daughter
speak French fluently now:
Mrs. Brown-Well, she speaks some
thing fuently, and it doesn't sound at
all like English, so perhaps it may be
French. Journal
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06
17ll1

It is true wisdom for every
body to take thorough course of
Swift's Specific just at this season
of the year. The blood is sluggish
and impoverished, and the system
is full of impurities which should
be eliminated. In addition to
thoroughly cleansing the blood,
and toning up the system so as to
avoid loss of appetite and gem
eral rundown feeling in the
spring, s. S. S. so strengthens and
builds up as to fortify against the
many forms Of dangerous illness
that abound during the hot sum-
mer season. It is a very small
matter to take this precsution but
it insures health and strength all
summer. Swift's Specific
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

Train No. 50 connects at Laurens
for Greenville, Spartanburg and Au-
gusta.
Train No. So connects at Columbia
for Charleston and all points East.
Train No. 2 carries through sleeper
to Atlanta daily except Sunday.
Berth fare 81 90.
Train No. 1carries through sleeper
from Atlanta daily except Sunday.
For tickets and any other informa-
ton, call on
B. T. ?. LEAPHART,
City Ticket Agent,
Columbia. S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

'F, p. m. "A. T. III.
Trains 8 and ~ carry elegant Pullman
slecuug cars between Columbia and Ashevile
cnroute daily between Jacksonville and Cincin
natl.
Trains leave Spnrtanburs. A. (; G: division.
northbound. 6:37 a. m. 81, y M. G:l3 p. M.
(Vestibul. Lin:itsd); soutkmuud l?::1i a. m.
8:l5 p. In.. II 81 a. m. tVeS,ibn!c l.tmlied.l
Trains leave Grcenvil:e. A. and &. division.
northbound, 5 As a. IN, 81 y. III. and 80 y. m.
(Veslibuled Limitedl son;l.bound: Is a. ~.
I:aO D. M, l. 80 y. IN. tVc>,ibued l.!Titedl
Pullman Service.
Pullman palace sleeping ears on Trains - and
c5 n and 33 on A. and G.. division.
WI. GREEN, J N CELp
Gen. Superintendent Traffic Mgr,
Washington. D. G.. Washington D. c.
VA TI5RK. SHF HFARDWlCK,
Cen. Pass. Ay't. As'tGcu Pass Ay't.
Washington, D. G.. All nta, Ga
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

SLEEIING CAR SERVICE.
Nos. 81 nud NEW YORK AND FLOR
IDA LIMITED" Sold Nes,ibuied Train ct
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars. Ob5er'
vation and Compartment Cars, with Dining Car
service running through without chance be-
tween st. Augustine, Fla, and New York. VIA
jacksonville, Savannah. Columbia, Charlotte
and " Washington. Pullman drawing room sleep
ing Cars between Augusta, Ga, and Ncw orS,
connecting with this tain at Columbia, for the
accommodation Of Augusta and Aiken travel.
Most excellent daily passenger service be
tween Florida and New York.
Nos g and 3s-W ushingtoa and Sou:hwes'crn
Limited. Solid Ncs,ibu!cd train With dining
cars and first class coaches north u Charlotte.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars nctwe"a
Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah! Washington
and New York.
Pullman sleeping cars between Augusta aid
Richmond.
Pullman drawing-room s'eepiny cars be-
tween Greensboro and Norfolk. Close c0nnec-
ton at Norfolk for OLD POINT COMFORT,
arriving there in time for breakfast.
Nos. IS and 3S-U. ;. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping cars be-
tween jacksonville and New York and Pull-
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char.
lotte. Pullman sleeping cars betwcea jack
sonyilie and Columbia, en- route daily between
Jacksonville and CINCINNATI, via AShegille.
FRANK 5. CANNON. }: u: CGLP,.
Third y:P: s. Gen. Mgr; 7. n; Washington.
W. A. TURK, :. H. HARD"!Ck,
g. P A.. Washington. A. 9. P: A.. Atlanta
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

" Columbia. 90 pm 700a m 40Op m
ar Charleston Is 20 p III III l00am 5 90 p m
Daily. Except Sunday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

Large Sock OF Roses aud Green House
Plarts, Cut Flowers, Floral ard Fune-
raj Designs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-06

Please give Your order to our statesmen who
CANVASS yonr county and the same shall
have onr prompt attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
SOLD HER FOR A SONG.
G. B. Haviu Sells Horse For $50 and
Sees Her Win a Purse.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Genial old Pop"
Havi1 knows what it IS to sell a horse
for mere song and then have him win
$500 purse the first time he faces the
flag. This experience happened to him
at Harlem yesterday, when Dolly
Weithoff scampered away from twelve
2-year-olds in the first event like
horse with a pedigree to be proud Of
From remote corner in the betting
shed Havill wiped the perspiratiOn from
his face, took a piece of pasteboard
from his pocket and said to himself:
This makes $95 1 got for her, any
way
Before the first Harlem meeting
closed Mr.. Havill held a sale and among
the horses disposed of was Dolly Welt
hoff. Guggenheim & Gwynn got her
for $50 and when they turned her over
to their trainer the latter was offered
a bonus if he could make anything out
of the hlly.
Yesterday was the first time she came
to the post since her change of owners.
Her chances were not considered highly
and her price was as good as Is to L
In the same race Havill had Cora
Haviu II. He liked Dolly WiethOm the
best but he only invested So in her
chances The s45 coming from the in
vestment brought him $50 worth of re-
Election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
MEN STARVING IN ALASKA.
Appeal Made to Secretary Alger to
Send Vessel There.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 26-Captain
Abercrombie has sent a letter to Sec
rotary of War Alger from Port Valdes,
Alaska, asking the government to send
a steamer there to bring home the
stranded men who are already depen-
dent upon Abercrombie's exploration
party for food. If a revenue cutter can
not be spared Abercrombie thinks a
steamer should be chartered and sent
him. Abercrombie's letter to Alger ar
rived Sunday night on the steamer Ex-
celsior and will reach Washington this
week.
E. D. Kingsley of Freeport, Ill, who
has just arrived from Valdes, discussed
the subject with Abercrombie ten days
ago. Abercrombie was then feeding
fifty-three men on beans, hard tack
and bacon and several hundred more
provisionless miners were making their
way back to Valdes. Kingsley believes
Abercrombie's letter will receive earn
est and immediate consideration, for
Abercrombie told him he had depicted
the situation on Copper river in lang
uage that could not be mistaken.
Eighteen men arrived today from
Dawson. When they left only six
steamers had arrived from ST. Michael.
The river was getting very low and
many Dawsonites entertain fears of
famine next winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
BUTTER AND EGGS SCARCE.
Supply Deficient and 1 Per Cent
Respectively in q. S.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Advices to the
Daily Trade Bulletin from 140 points
show the stocks of butter and eggs now
held to be somewhat smaller than those
held last year. Inquiries were sent out
to several hundred points, but only l4O
places responded having stocks sufh-
GENTLY large to be used for purposes of
compilation.
The stocks held in cold storage can
not be definitely ascertained in many
cases owing to the reluctance of some
of the keepers of storage warehouses
to furnish the figures. The export de-
mand is somewhat smaller than usual,
but the shortage in the domestic visi-
BILE supply will in some degree offset
this fact. The supply of butter in this
country so far as can be learned IS 3D.
600 tubs short, or per cent below the
average.
The shortage in eggs is not so large
proportionately, amounting to about l
per cent. This is partly explained by
the fact that the number of chickens
is less than last year owing to the cir
cumstances that a good many were
killed off by the early spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
VERY LARGE AUDIENCE
Sees the Karnival Knights Minstrels
at the Casino.

The Karnival knights MINISTRIES
played last night in the Casino at Car
field park to standing room only. Some
$500 people were in the park.
The first part of the performance and
the last were good but the second part
of the programme made up of special
ties was drawn out to an extreme. With
the second part cut out or revised or
one or two good acts substituted the
performance would be a very credita Bile
one indeed.
In the first part the songs and jokes
were good with the exception that some
of the singers and takers did not face
the audience all the time and did not
talk loud enough, but probably tonight
with the stage fright worn off they
may make themselves heard. It seems
to be necessary to speak at the top
of ones voice to be heard all over the
Casino.
The songs by the end men in the first
part were each received with encores
and each singer was called back for
another verse. Mr.. Julius Wedding
with his coon song, Look On YO' Coon
Oh! Babe made the hit of the first
part.
The best number and the one that
brought out the greatest applause was
Frank Weightman is his representation
of a prima donna. Mr.. Weightman
was dressed as a cOlOred society belle
and while singing in his high falsettO
voice many wondered if it were really
a man. In response to the encore he
sang a yodel song with a pleasing ming
ling of his natural and falsetto voice.
The concluding feature billed as the
great AmazOnian advertisement, %
the ballet of 16 beautiful cOryphees rep
resenting the United States, Cuba, the
Philippines and Hawaii, was good. The
striking contrast of G. K. Holiday, Jr.
and DR.. Ashton and Jack White and
John F. McManus all attired in the
same sized tights was the feature of
the ballet. Paul TOrringtOn as Miss
Columbia" and Frank Crane as Uncle
Sam" headed the procession of imper-
ialiSm. The performance will be re-
peated tonight with several changes in
the second part of the programme.
The following are the names of the
participants in the Ministries:
w G. F. Reichenbach, P. G. Crow,
J. s. Langston, F. Cook, F. H. Jewell,
w. f. Roehr, r. D. Carver, F. NJ. We'll,
Paul TorringtOn, Chas. K. Holiday, J.
Fleming, G. Butterfly, H z. Merritt, w.
Warren, Geo. S. Warren, L. Pegues,
Joe Morgan, Lee Jones, H. B. Suther-
land, julius Wedding, Paul ROehr, L.
Ragland, E. B. Mcdowell, Ben Blithe,
G. w. McCIelland, J. c. Elliott, John F.
NIcManus, A. p. Jetmore, Louis Felt,
Boyd, R. B. Man, J. NJ. Billings, c. H.
Trap, John G. Waters, Oscar Wool
verton, Curtis Bailey, Robt. Irwin, e.
J. White, D. K. Diffendorfer, w. B.
Goshorn. T. Warren, J. w. McNown, G.
H. O'Neil, Jos. W. BOnham, VIM. WIKI
idal, Terrence J. Ewart, Harry ROehr,
| Walter Noble, H. Butterfly, @. H. Bush
| nell. T. G. Clawsley, Frank Weightman
| G. D. Rogers, Prof Ray, Frank Bennett
| Thos Frost KurtZ Kellam, H. L. Rob-
| inson, Frank Crane, J. F. Meyers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
WEBB HAYES is BACK.
a Number of Correspondents Return
From Porto Rico.

New York, Aug. 26.-The British
steamer Silvia, Captain Clark, arrived
this morning from Ponce, Porto Rico,
sailing from that port on August 20.
The Silvia brings SO cabin passengers,
but was unable to take any cargo on
board, owing to her being a British
steamer.
Among her passengers are Judge w.
D. Dickey and Frank r. Diclxey, his
son, who made the round trip on the
steamer; Major w. H. Weston, a
civilian; H. T. Tracey, J. A. Peace,
Mrs. N. NJ. HanwaIe, newspaper CORE
spOndent; Captain w. S. Scott, Major
Webb c. Hayes, First Ohio cavalry;
Lieutenant P. E. Pierce, Thirteenth Illi-
nOis infantry; DR.. John B. Haden,
Twelfth New York; Corporal John H.
Iselin and Private Robert c. Barclay
both of troop A, New York cavalry;
Captain A. Paget, naval attache of the
British army; Joseph G. Johnson, re-
porter; Franklin C1arkin, reporter; H.
Billman, reporter; Lucien Adkins, re-
porter; S. Robertson, New York Herald,
and Robert Ward, marine engineer.