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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-09
Written Statement of Collins.

The statement which Jobn Cvo11ins
gave Sheriff Cook at the depot follows:
MY gold watch was given to me on
or about March 81. 1898. 1t had a. mono
gram J. H. G.. on the outside and an
Inscription J. II. Collins. March 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Took Thirty Days.

Frank Williams, having not the
fear of the law before his eyes and
the peace ard dignity of the State at
heart, went into the court Of Magls-
trate j. Marshall Shealy, one day
lest week. armed with a concealed
weapon. He was the plaintiff in a
a civil suit to be heard that day and
while there it was discovered that a
pistol was concealed upon his person
A warrant vas Immediately issued
and Williams was called upon to
explain why he carried concealed
weapons and, failing to explain tothe
satisfaction CT the court, be was given
thirty days on the chain gang or pay
fine of $40 He gave the county
thebenetit CT his services for that
length of time and held on TO the
$40.
After spending awhile on the
gang, Williams concluded that he
would rather have bis liberty than
tie "6lthy lucre," 50 he enriched the
county's exchequer to the amount Ct
$40 and is now enjoying his freedom.
Yesterday Magistrate Shealy COM
mitted a light fingered gentleman Of
color to the chain gang for 30 days,
fer having appropriated to bis own
use his neighbor's goods without the
consent or knowledge Of the afore-
said neisLbor. Magistrate Shealy is
proving to be a veritable terror to
evil doers and is doing good work
in making them suffer for their
crimes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Some Changes.

Recently we rode out by MIR.
Elijah Ballentines place, few miles
from town, and were forcibly i'm
pressed with the many changes and
improvements which have taken
place since last We were by there.
On the site of the old George Wing
ard home, which had begun to show
the ravages of time and the signs OF
dilapidation and ruin were painful to
the eye, Mr.. Ballentine has erected
a handsome and commodious home,
one that be can take pardonable
pride in being its owner. Where once
were denscd and almost unpenetra-
.ble forests on the soil Of which, per
haps, the foot of a white man had
never pressed, there are now we'll
TILED and well cultivated fields,
yielding of their abundance, as the
feuits of industry and enterprise.
Otber and marked changes have
taken place in that section, all o1
which are along the line OF progress
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Mr. Walter Harman, a student c

Mr.. Walter Harman, student OF
the Lexington Classical Institute,
who has been sick for sometime, ls
we'll again and is now attending to
bis studies. He is boarding with
R,y. W. D. Quick.
The grand chorus Of the bir(s, tt e
perfume of the opening flowers and
the glorious spring sunshine and
the budding vegetation, makes the
woods an enchanting place to wander
these lovely days.
We desire to return our sincere
thanks TO Mrs. Mary Marks for a
mess Of the delicious lettuce being
the first of the season. These
thoughtful kindnesses of friends are
gratefully appreciated.
Having decided to prepare himself
for college. Mr.. Bernard Roof has
entered the Lexington Classical In
stitute to resume his studies. He
has been farming, but became filed
with a desire for knowledge and is
now chasing the beautiful Minerva.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
The Doors Thrown opsn,

Mr.. J. L. Mimnaugh has returned
from the Northern markets, whittier
he went to purchase his spring stock
for his various departments in his
four big combination stores, and he
announces in this issue of the Dis
patch that he has thrown open his
doors and invites the people Of LEX
ington to call and inspect his large
and handsome stock of lovely gools.
His stock was selected with the
greatest care and such goods pur
chased as are especially adapted to
the needs of this market.
Having purchased in large quantl'
ties be is enabled to sell at extremely
low prices. Mr.. Mimnaugh will be
pleased to welcome his Lexington
friends when they visit the city, and
will take great pleasure in showing
them around and catering to their
wants. You can get anything from
a paper of pins up to the finest dress
pattern, bonnets and all kinds Of
millinery, shoes, clothing and in fact
everything in the wearing line that
might be needed by mothers and
fathers, brothers and sisters. His
establishment is one of the largest
in the South and his employees are
among the most polite and accommo
dating as can be found anywhere,
which makes it desirable place to
do your shopping.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Mine Hest. y

The Grand Central Hotel OF Co.
lumbia, has recently changed man
agements. Messrs. Greene Il Son.
having retired, Mr.. Z. H. Gaillard of
Charleston, who has had years Of
experience in the hotel business, Las
assumed charge. He will maintain
the high reputation Of this hotel and
by polite attention, clean and COM
Portable rooms ard the table supplied
with the best the market affords, be
will make this house more popular
than ever before. When in the city
drop in at the Grand Central and
take dinner, or spend the night.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Cooking and Curing.

Man is the only animal that cooks,
and he is the only one who prepares
medicine-the only one who makes
it before be takes it. C. I. Hood a.
Co., of Lowell, Mass, are among the
best known medicine makers in the
country. Hoods Sarsaparilla is hav.
ing great demand just now as a
spring medicine and blood purifier.
The same firm have also published a
handsome, handy volume Of over $50
pages, with stiff cloth covers, entitled
Hoods Practical Cooks Book, which
ought to be in the hands of every
housekeeper. The regular plice is a
dollar, but they will send copies to
our patrons if you mention this paper,
for 25 cents. 1t is we'll worth four
times as much.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Entered Into Rest.

We regret to learn from the Lees
vile correspondent of the Columbia
Register. that Miss Sarah Herbert,
daughter of the Rev. Thomas G.
Ferbclt, d.cl at her home in that
place Monday afternoon, after an
illness extending over months. Her
tie death las been daily expected
and thus the heavy blow did not fall
as heavily upon the stricken family.
friends and community, by whom
she was dearly beloved, as it other
wise would have done.
Miss Herbert has been the teacher
in tie primary department OF the
Lecsvillc College for years. for which
position sho was pre-eminently quail
fed by "a vigorous" ard we'll trained
:sintellect. which she inherited from
her ancestors, and acquired by hard
study and close and diligent appllca-
ton to her duties. Coming from a
class of people who for generations
have been noted for their earnest and
deep rooted Christian principles, she
developed love for the beautiful
beatitudes laid down by the Master
in his Sermon on the Mount for tie
government of his children, and she
SC lived that her life was living
witness for the truth of the doctrine
sac so brilliantly adorned. She was
buried il the cemetery of the Luth-
eran church at L:esyille yesterday.
Her pastor, Rev. n. B. Clarkson,
assisted by Presiding Elder J. Walter
Dickson, conducted her funeral obse
quies.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Earlier Vegetation.

Mr.. Cromwell Shealy has laid
upon our table an oak twig, filled
with well developed green leaves,
which was taken from his fathers
place near here Vegetation is more
advanced on that place than it is in
this immediate vicinity, as the oaks
are just beginning to bud hereabouts.
He informs us that they always have
beans, tomatoes and other garden
truck earlier there than their neigh
bors. We cannot account for this
freak of nature unless the place is
more sheltered from the cold and
winds of early spring than are the
places of their neighbors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for
the feet. It cures painful, swollen,
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
fitting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is
certain cure for sweating, callous
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for Csc. in
stamps. Trial package free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

Mr.. j. W. Shumpert, one among
the best mill men in the county, has
just finished putting two of his new
improved tub wheels at the mills Of
Capt. P. H. Caughman, one for the
grist mill and the other for the saw
mill. These wheels are said to be
the only ones not drowned by ordi-
nary back water. Mr.. Caughman will
grind you a bushel Of meal before
you can unhitch and will serve his
customers with lumber and bread
stuffs at the shortest notice.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Bag Notices ariU be inserted
an the Local department at
the unjo1'ne price OF ) cents
per line, to o9se and all. Al
Human Ingenuity.

Certainly, for the mechanic, human
ingenuity has never produced a better
liniment than. Oil,which now
stands unexcelled for curing his sprains
and bruises caused by q fall; or cuts
and wounds the result Of al accident
with his tool or saw. Salvation Oil al
ways kills pain. Recently, fell
about twenty feet and was very much
bruised ON my leg and side, but after
bathing them with Salvation Oil the
bruises soon disappeared. I think Sal
walton Oil is just the thing for sores
and bruises A. Jacob Rice, $40
Church ST., Easton, Pa. Salvation OIL
may be bought anywhere for 25 cents.
Substitutes offered BY dealers may cost
less; hence, do less. Salvation Oil,
however, never disappoints the user.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
The Latest STYLE in Shoes.

By reference to an advertisement
published elsewhere in this issue, it
will be seen that Mr.. McNulty, Of
Columbia, has moved his large stock
Of first class shoes to No 1850 Main
street, next to Wright's Hotel. He
has recently added to his stock, a
full line of the latest styles in shape
and toes of footwear and has marked
them at the lowest possible price.
His establishment is conducted on
sound business principles and no
misrepresentation Of goods is allowed
there. Give him a call when IN
need Of anything in his line and be
will give you polite attention and
faithful service.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
West Point Cadetship.

On Tuesday, May 18th prox., l
will hold an examination in the court
house, at Orangeburg, S. c, of ap-
plicants for appointment to West
Point Military Academy from the
Seventh Congressional District. The
appointment will take effect in July.
1899, at which time, [ am glad to
say, it is expected the present in,
cumbeut will graduate with houor.
Those who contemplate taking tbs
examination should write Inc at once
and I will furnish all proper informa-
ton. J. Wm. Stokes, NJ. G.,
Washington, D. c.
Mar. 21, 1898.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Preaching and Church Conference.

Preaching and Church Conference.
The Rev. S. J. Riddle informs US
that he was prevented by sickness
from filing his appointment at the
Baptist church, at this place, last
Sunday, and requests us to announce
that he will preach in that church on
Wednesday evening, March 30th, at
the usual hour. At this service
conference will be held and it is
earnestly desired that all members
be present, as important matters
looking to the welfare of the church
will be brought before the meeting
for action.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
New Hats! Easter Ecnnsts!

A lovely line Of new style ha!s,
ribbons and flowers arriving at kami-
ner's. The new sailors are beauties.
Every young lady needs one for
Easter. Mrs. Hammer is prepared
to trim and sell hats cheaper than
you can buy them in Columbia. Look
at her goods before buying elsewhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
The Arrival Ct the Spanish Fleet.

The firing of the blast yesterday
by Capt. Jake Roberts company
could have easily persuaded the
timid that the Spanish fleet had
sailed up Twelve Mile creek and
anchored near Lookout Island in
Factory bay and was shelling the
town. We are glad, however, to say
that the chain gang was only clear
ing the road near the pond of lot OF
granite.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
County Beard cf EQUALIZATION.

The County Board of Equalization
was in session Tuesday and trans,
acted considerable business.
The following members were pres.
ent representing the township follow
ing their names:
l.. ]. Lancford, Supervisor.
G \. Shealy, Boiling Springs.
J. T.. Fulmer, Broad River.
G. r. Sturkie, Bull Swamp.
A. l.. Smith, Black Greek.
D. 3. Sbumpert, Congaree.
J. W. Dreher, Fork.
S. T.. Taylor, Gilbert Hollow.
Jas H. Spires, Plat Springs.
S. Luther Smith, Saiuda.
W. J. Rucker, Sandy Run.
T. A. Heyman, Lexington.
Scot Hendrix, Town OF Lexington.
4. d. Shull, Town of Brookland.
\. j. West, Town of Leesville.
W. S. Hite, Cairqnepiu.
G.. \. hammer, Hollow Creek.
Among the most important bnsl-
ness transacted was the examination
of the Tax returns from the various
townships, confirming the findings
of the Township Boards, with but
few exceptions. The Board will
meet again on Tuesday, April 5;b, to
hear grieyiences CT persons whose
assessments have been altered or in
creased utter they have been notified
by the Auditor.
The average value Of land as re-
turned by the Township Boards ard
confirmed by the County Board, does
not reach as high figure as that Ct
last year.
This will increase the tax levy, as
50 much money must necessarily be
raised to meet governmental ex:
penses, unless the increase in prop
erty will make up for the deficiency
in the valuation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

We are anxious to do a little good
in this world and can think of 20
pleasanter or better way to do 1t
than by re commencing One Minute
Cough Care as preventive Of rneu-
monia, consumption and other ser
iou5 lung troubles that follow
neglected colds. For sale at J. +.
Kaufmaun ) drug store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Masonic Notice.

Regular communication Of Pomaria
Lodge, No. Isl, A. F. NJ, will con
vene in Masonic Hail, Peak, S. c.,
Saturday, April 2ud, at s o'clock, p.
m. Take notice and be governed
accordingly.
John G. Swygert, Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Attention Teachers.

On Saturday, ooh. is the next
meeting of the teachers. Prominent
teachers will discuss important sub
j,cts. You will be pleased and IL
structed. Please don't forget to
come, S>cie,ary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslows Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarh@a.
Twenty five cents bottle.
1t is the best Of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
lJo Cure-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for
Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter nauseating tonies. Price, soc
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Lutheran Congregational Meeting.

There will be a congregational
loeeting of ST. Stephens congreea-
tior, at the Methodist church, on the
4sh Sunday night, at S o'clock. The
special object Of this meeting is the
election OF church officers to fill the
vacancies now existing in the church
council. At the close CT this meet
inc there will also be a meeting of
the church council.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Don,f NEGLECT Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglertS his
liver has little regard for health. A bct,le
of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. II tie
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitter,
viii cure it permanently. Strength and
yiralitv will always follow lis use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Six Photographs for 25 Cents.

The U. S. Photo, Co., will be in
Lexington for ten days, making pho
tographs at extremely low prices.
Get six of these Famous Photos,
which they make for quarter. Bring
YOUR babies.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
County Alliance Meeting.

ToUnty AI!!a1c5 Ise.lHg.
The regular county meeting of the
Farmers Alliance for Lexington
county, will be held with St. Johns
Alliance, near Hope Station) on Fri
day, S:h of April, 1898.
d. T.. Ehrd, President.
Jas. B. Addy, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Meet;rr cf Joint Council.
Mar. 2l, 1898.

The Joint Council Of st. Stephen 5
Passionate, will meet at Lexington,
on Monday, April the 18th: at ,
O o'clock, D. m. The purpose of this
meeting is to consider the reslgna-
ton of Rev. J. G.. Graichen, as pastor
of said charge, and as such a full
attendance Of the members of this
council is earnestly desired.
BY the Vice President.
J.E. Rawl Kyzer, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Prevention
Sick Headache,

See change in the advertisement Of
the Rock Hill Buggy Co, and write
to them at once for set Of The II
Best Yet springs. Il is clIimed
that they make buggy tide as easy as
the rocking Of a cradle. This com
papy manufactures the best buggy
made and our people are beginning
TO realize this, as many Of them are
being sold in this county.
There are quite large number OF
subscribers who receive their papers
at this cilice, and at other places in
this immediate vicinity, who ale due
US for subscription and We must
insist upon them calling and pay a
portion, if not all, what they owe US.
We need money and need it bad, SO
friends, don't force us to the necessity
of dunning you again.
There will be a vacancy from this
Congressional District at West FONT
and competitive examination will
be held at Orangeburg, on the 18th
of May, to fill this vacancy. This is
chance for our boys who are mitl-
tary inclined aud we would advise
them to write to Congressman Stokes
for Information so that they can pre-
pare themselves for this examination.
See notice elsewhere.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

70 Cure a Cold N One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All Druggists refund the
money if it fails to Cure. Csc. 25
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
Masonic.

A REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
%of Lexington Lodge, No. l52,
WA. f. M., will be held on
Saturday, 81 day Of April. 1898, at
3 o'clock p. N.
By order of the ". NJ.
G.. NJ. HARNAS, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

'And aren't they married YET?
NO. You see she would not marry
him till he had paid his debts. and he
could not pay his debts till he h; d
married her.
Have you felt slippers?" inquired
an old lady in a shore store. The
clerk, who was new at the business
end yourg, answered. Yes, ma am,
many time.
The safest course, if caught in a
thunder storm is to allow oneself TO
become thoroughly soaked. The
shances of safety from lightning are
ten to one in favor Of the wet person.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

Index to New kevt rtise ents.
Mimnaueh-Grand Spring Open
ing.
McNulty-New Shoe Store.
Rock Hill Buggy C:-"Best Yet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23
asy to Take
asy to Operate

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small IN
s:7e toSteleSs. efficient. thorough. AS Ole man
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-23

said: " You never know you pv.u
have takcna pill til il - al 0a H~
over" 35r. {. l. Hood & Co..
rroprietorS. Lowell. Mass.
The only pills to take with Hoods SarSarar;!A
Two Go:d Wheels.

G only pills to take with Hood's SarSarar;li;I
Washington sentinel., 1898-05-21

piled il. His theory to account for
the presence of so enormous
quantity of SCOT in a country So far
removed from large manufacturing
towns is that during the previous
week there had blown strong winds
from the northeast, which winds
collected the SCOT from the manu-
featuring towns oil northern Eng
land and southern Scotland. and
carried it at a high altitude in
southwesterlY direction, causing
lovely sunsets similar to those
which folio we'd the eruption of
Krakatoa. When the SCOT laden
air current met moist wind from
the southwest, the latter parted
with its moisture and the former
with its SCOT. Hence Ireland's
black rain was sequel to our
northeasterlY gales.-EHgIiSh Me-
cIk0Ntc.
Washington sentinel., 1898-05-21

BLACK RAIN.-Red rain is not
uncommon occurrence, nor is
black rain in large manufacturing
centres. The drizzle which so fre-
quently falls on the northeast coast
when the wind is from the sea is
usually black in Newcastle. But
black rain, so black as to obscure
the sky and send birds to roost in
the middle ofthe day,must be a rare
occurrence in agricultural Ireland.
A remarkable fall of black rain
which was experienced in the Mul
Iinear district on March 80 is des-
cribed in the current issue OF the
Meteorological MagassHe by Mr..
John Ringwood, of Kells. The
fall extended over an area OF about
thirty miles in length and at least
sixteen in width. While the rain
was being precipitated lamps had
to be lighted in shops and houses,
birds roasted, and many people
suspected that the last trump was
about to sound. The coloring mat
ter of rain was simply SCOT, and,
according to Mr.. Ringwood, we
Of northern England may reason
ably be suspected of having sup
Washington sentinel., 1898-05-21
SOIIO VESTIBuLE EXPRESS TRAINS

If you feel weak
assa all worn out take
~@aWN' S IRON BITTERS
Washington sentinel., 1898-05-21

BY the Ist OF next June there will
be completed a telephone system
from San Diego, Cal, to Nelson,
b. c., a distance OF 7,725 miles.
This will make a line about twice
as long as the longest line now in
use-that from Boston to Chicago
by the way OF New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

performed one act after he became an
officer which of itself is sufficient to
command admiration. He was on
BOARD United States frigate when
he soldiers mutinied. The situation of
the others on board was critical in the
extreme. The days of pirates were not
yet gone, and it was feared that the
mutineers would kill those on the ship
and turn the man-of-war into a marau-
der. While the bravest on board were
discussing the situation Clem drew his
sword and walked into the midst of the
mutineers.
"T'll give you five minutes to lay
down your arms he said as he brand
ished his sword, and if there is man
of you at the end OF that time who has
not complied I'll kill him!' Overawed
by his threatening words, the men laid
down their arms. Then Glenn had then
placed in irons and brought to the
nearest port for trial"
The picture which Maj. O'Leary has
was presented to him by Maj, Ciem
shortly after the close of the lase war,
Dallas (TeX.) News.