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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-10
lSN Notices aciU be inserted
in the Local department at
the statiforns price OF 8 cents
per- line, to one and all. A
No 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 a tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter nauseating tonics. Price, SOC
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-10

Globe, writes, "One Minute Cough
Cure is rightly ramed. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies
failed" 1t cures coughs. colds and
all throat and lung troubles. j. +
Kaufman.
Two soldier boys in blue, claiming
to be members Of Company B, Second
South Carolina Regiment, which is
stationed at Camp Lee, Columbia,
were in town yesterday.
Esquires Crawford, Shand. Muller
and Others of Columbia, were in town
Thursday engaged in a reference
case in re estate of Capt. Adam
Geiger between the heirs.
Several street hand defaulters were
before the Town Council last Mon
day and so cents was added to the
amount they would have paid had
they done so at the proper time.
Hilton's Iodoform Liniment will
kill the poison from poison Ivy,
counteract poison from bites of
snakes, stings Of insects. In a sure
cure for sore throat. Will cure any
case Of sore mouth. 25c.
Mr.. J. NJ. Stewart of Columbia,
was called to this place Sunday by
the alarming condition of his father.
He was accompanied by Mr.. r. f.
Corley, who is we'll known to our
people.
Mr.. D. NJ. Sox laid on our table
last Friday, a rattle of ten rattles
and button. It was taken from
five foot rattlesnake which was
killed near Kennerley's bridge, in the
lower portion of the county.
The ladies, instead of the men,
will have charge of the barbecue at
White Rock, on August 9th. The
law against profanity and rowdyism
will be enforced, and everything will
be done in decency and in order.
Mr.. R W. Haltiwanger announces
himself in this issue as a candidate
for Magistrate in District NJ. !, of
the Fork. He has considerable ex-
perience in holding the scales OF
Justice with an even hand, having
held this position for sometime.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. James D. Sem to
Miss Ella Matthias. The happy
event will occur on Thursday even
ing, August 18th, at s o'clock, at
Hebron church. Lexington Circuit.
The pastor, Rev. w. NJ. Harden,
will officiate.
For the convenience and accommo.
dation of the public, I have opened
a branch of my Barber Shop at SAKE.
Gotha, and will be there every FIJI
day from 2 p. m, to 10 P. M, to wait
on customers. Polite attention and
satisfaction guaranteed. A trial is
solicited. Rouse The Barber.
Messrs. Hall & Bro, has sent US
samples of two grades Of flour made
from their new. roller mill. The
samples are very pretty and can be
seen. by those interested, at this Office.
They are making from forty-one to
forty three pounds of -four from a
bushel Of good wheat. These gen.
tlemen should receive liberal patron
age from every wheat grower.
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been holding a protracted meeting at
| old West Creek church
Rev. Mr.. Rivers of Swansea, con-
ducte d series OF meetings at Beth
lehem, at the. conclusion Of which
the union meeting was held, which
was of much interest.
That we'll known servant OF The
Master, Rev. A. Pope Norris has
been in our community lately, and
his elcquence, as of yore is still heard
appealing to the sons and daughters
of Adam to flee the wrath to come.
Rev. A. G. Wilkins has been absent
recently to Williston, Richland and
Salem laboring in the vineyard Of the
lord.
A protracted meeting will begin in
the Baptist church here on the 4th
Sunday in this month.
Our community was shocked last
Saturday night week at the death on
the railroad track Of old man VIM.
Corley, an aged an exemplary colored
man who was formerly of your vii
lage. He walked on the track in
front of the train, doubtless not see
ing it, and was horribly mangled by
the wheels and trucks of the engine
and cars.
A small child of Tllda Hendrix,
colored, fell in we'll at the pump
pond and was drowned recently, at
this place.
Capt. Geo. A. Wagner, President
of the Carolina Midland railroad has
been in town looking for depot and
terminal site for his road. They
are at present doing kind of union
business with the Southern, and our
people wish separate establishment
and competitive rates, which we
trust soon to have.
The town election here resulted as
follows: i. r. Steadmau, Intendant;
j. j. Rawl, W. S. IIite, NJ. E. Rut-
land and J. B. Towel, Wardens.
Business is fairly good, the melon
and fruit crops have been reasonably
good and considerable money has
been realized by their sale.
E. F. Strother has returned after
prolonged visit out West.
L. D. Cullum has been 10 Atlanta,
on business.
F. G. Aldridge has returned from
trip to Charleston.
Hugh O'Neall and family, from
Augusta, have been at Mrs. G. $.
O'Neall's.
Our old friend, Dock Taylor of
Lewiedale, a prominent member OF
the Supervisors board, has been in
town lately on business.
Magistrate Addy and Constable
Slockman has paid frequent visits
to our community lately.
J. A. Muller, S. Nc G. SimkiDs
and other attorneys have been with
US since we wrote last.
Rev. Y. I. Masters of the Baptist
Courier has been working up the
interest of his paper in our commu.
nifty.
Mrs. Smith of Clover, S. G. (form-
erly Daisy Harden) is on a brief
visit to the parental roof. The most
interesting member of the group to
grandpa is the little Smith.
Mrs. L. V. CAN'T of Swansea, with
little Annie May, spent several days
at Mrs. Hartley's last week.
I notice by your last weeks issue
that our enterprising townsman, Col.
G. L. Jones was officiating clergyman
at a nupsial ceremony down at
Swansea. It seems that the Colonel
is always foremost in every good
work.
Magistrate G. Jones Baltziger, ard
son, of Wagner, is in town today.
L. NJ. Jones has returned from a
visit to his uncle, Capt. J. NJ. Jones,
of Edge6eld. We regret to state to
the legion of old friends of Capt.
Matt, that he is seriously i'll and his
friends and family have given up all
hopes cf his recovery.
Aug. s. Occasional.
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# the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well
sried 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 diarrhoea.
twenty-five cents a bottle.
It is the best of all.
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Success-Worth Knowing.

40 years success in the South, povcs
Hughes Tonic a great remedy tor Chllls
and all Malarial FeverS. Better than Qni-
nine. Guaranteed, try it. At druggists.
Soc and 100 bottles.
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Doctors'Say;

Bilious and intermittent Fevers
which prevail in miasmatic dis
tricts are invariably accompan-
led by arrangements OF the
Stomach Liver and Bowels.
The Secret of Health.
The liver is the great driving
wheel" in the mechanism of
man, and whenitis out oforder,
the whole system becomes de-
ranged and disease is theresult.
TUFTS Liver Pills
Cure all Liver Troubles.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-10

"What is a civiliar?' "a civilian Is
q man who stays at home and thinks
up ways for the army commanders to
run the army"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-10

Don't consider a task impossible
because you are unable to perform it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-10
index to New Advertisements

Barbecue-E. II. Addy & Co. -
Buggies-Rock Hill Buggy Co.
Roller Flour Mill-Hall Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-07
IT'S COL. ROOSEVELT.
Sworn In as Lieutenant Colonel REGIMENT
OF Rough Riders Nearly Full.

Washington. May 6.-Assistant Sec
sworn in. today. as lieutenant colonel
Of the United States volunteers to serve
With the regiment of mounted rifemen.
to be made up mainly Of plainsmen
rough riders. etc. The ceremony oc-
Cured in the office Of Adjutant General
Corbin. a number of leading army Off
GERS, senators ana representatives be-
ing present. Col Roosevelt was warm
ly congratulated on his entrance upon
military life. Iie had previously been
subjected to rigid physical eXamina-
ton by the surgeon general of the army
and had successfully passed it. The
cath was administered by Gen. Corbin
Col. Roosevelt has placed his resigna-
ton as assistant secretary of the navy
in the hands of Secretary Long. It has
not Yet been accepted however and Mi
Roosevelt will continue as assistant
secretary of the navy for some days
Yet. when he will join his regiment at
San Antonio.
Col. RooseVelt's office was crowded to
overlooking, about noon, today, with an
assemblage of cowboys, plainsmen, col
lege students and eX-polcemen of the
New York force, who are among those
to join the command of which Mr..
Roosevelt will be lieutenant colonel.
Most of the men were mustered in, yes
terday.
Part Of the callers, today, consisted
of party of Il. who will be sent for
ward to San Antonio to join the main
body of this regiment The members
Of the party We're decidedly unique in
appearance. The plainsmen and
rough riders were in broad brimmed
sombreros and gave an unmistakable
evidence of their ability to round up a
herd of refractory steers. They were
all tall, but Weli-built, athletic fellows,
bronZed from exposure and the picture
of health and endurance.
There were several young English |
men in the party who had preferred
their services as being rather more ex-
citing than ranching. Three ex-police- |
men Of the New York force We're in the |
party locking as stalWart as the ranch
men.
There was also a sprnkling of ten |
derfeet" coming from the colleges ami
Col. Roosevelt greeted
each man pleasantly and the men We're |
unanimous in pronouncing him a |
brick"
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CAPTURED AND RELEASED.

Key West. May 6.-(On Board The
Associated Press Dispatch Boat Kate
SpenceD.-T big French liner La
Fayette of Santanazari with a full
complement OF passengers and a gem
eral cargo, bound from Corunna, Spain.
April %. was captured off Havana,
shortly before shutdown, last night, by
the Annapolis.
The La Fayette was heading directly
into Havana and was captured only af-
ter an exciting chase. After being
boarded once by an officer of the An
napolis She attempted to run the block
ade, but was again compelled to heave
to. The Wilmington Newport and
Morrill, participated in the capture.
For over two hours Capt Hunter of
the Annapolis. the temporary flag Off
GER. and Captain Todd of the Whining
ton, exchanged signals After the ex-
animation Of the Frenchman's papers
had been made, a prize crew fram the
Annapolis was placed aboard and she
was sent to Key West under escort of
the Wilmington.
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ORDERED RELEASED.
The Seizure Result OF a Mistake and One
Much Regretted.

Key West. May 6.-Commodore Wat
son. this evening, received orders from
Washington to instantly release the
French mail steamer Lafayette, and to
send her to Havana under escort.
The capture of the Frenchman by the
Gunboat Annapolis turns out to have
been an unfortunate incident resulting
from mistake; but no protest has
been made to the representatives of the
French government in the United
States. The officials here declare that
this will close the affair
1t appears that before the Lafayette
sailed for Havana the French legation
in Washington was instructed to COM
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GENERAL WAR SITUATION.

Washington. May 6-After another
day of waiting in the navy and state
departments, the doors again were
closed in the evening without word
reliable source as to what happened al
Manila after the cable broke. During
the course of the day there We're
rumors that the cable communication
had been restored, but these were soon
found to be baseless and the excitement
subsidized. One comfort the officials
take in the situation, although it is of
a negative character, is that the Lack
of communication is probable evidenced
that the SDaniards at least are not in
control at Manila. else thcy would
speedily communicate that fact to the
rest of the world through the cable.
If the delay means anything it is be-
Iievcd not to be more serious than that
Commodore Dewey has been delayed in
carrying out fully his plan for the oc
cupation of Manila. 1t may not have
been possible for the commodore with
in in the short space of two DAYS to ef-
feet the destruction Of Spanish fleet.
the silcncing of the forts at Cavite, the
seizure Of Corregidor island, the cap
ture of Manila and finally the rcStCra-
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NO NEWS FROM DEWEY.
Dispatch Boat McCuIIoch on the Way
from Manila With Dispatches.

London, May 1.-THE Exchange Tele-
graph Co. asserts on the highest au-
thority that the United States dispatch
boat Hugh McCuloch, when she reached
Mrs Bay near Hong Kong, a few days
ago heard Of the victory Of Commodore
Dewey's squadron and hurried back to
Manila for dispatches. Il IS further
said that the McCulloch cannot get
back to Hong Kong until tomorrow,
when she is expected to have most inn
portant news.
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The Domestic Bakery

Hot rolls and biscuit at 1130 A. NJ,
Cream cakes one cent each on Saturday
r. NJ. HAYES & SON.
mar26 codtf
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SUMMARY or THE NEWS.

The dispatch boat Hugh McCrl-
lcoh is On the way from Manila 10
Hong Kong with dispatches from
Dewey.
Another mob at Murcia, Spain.
has fired the town hail, pillaged and
fired the law courts and released
the prisoners from the local jail.
Il is now asserted az London,
shat when the dispatch boat McCul-
loch arrived at Mrs Bay, recently,
she heard Of the battle Of Manila
and hurried back.
The United States has protested
against the dispatch CT ammunition,
etc. from Lisbon 10 the Spanish
squadron at St. Vincent. after var
was declared
Spain has decided to preyent~eX-
portation of coal, if, on invcsti5a
ton, it appears necessary
The French liner Lafayette seized
as a blockade runner by the An
napolis and other ships, eff Havana,
but ordered instantly released by
the United States government and
sent to Havana under escort
Monitor Montauk to be turned
over to Portland naval reserve in
stead of being manned by the state
soldiers.
A special from Vienna SAYS the
Queen Regent has again appealed
to Emnorer Francis Joseph in
favor of European intervention The
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister
has addressed a note to the powers
on the subject
A special says that diplomats at
Madrid assert that Spain will pro-
test to the powers against Americas
failure to make the Cuban blockade
effective.
Moret, in the Chamber at Madrid,
Friday, challenged d direct vote of
confidence. declaring that the gov
eminent would resign if not carried.
The navy department still silent
on Admiral SIMPSONS movements
but hints that important news may
be expected in a few days.
Leading foreign representatives at
WASHINGTON deny that their couh-
tries have any idea Of Intervening.
in the present war.
Steamers at Liverpool from can
a,.y islands report that the Ameri-
can consul at Las Palmes left sud-
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QUIET OFF HAVANA.

Copyright, 1898 by The Associated Press.)
On Board The Associated Press Dis
patch Beat Kate Spencer, off Havana,
via Key West May cit is monotously
weary work drifting idly about in the
burning sun during the day and patrol
ling the coast at night. with only an oc-
oasional chase for diversion There
fore it is not astonishing that the OIL
| GERS and men of the feet alike are look
ing eagerly forward to the day when
the rumored movement Of the United
States army viii take place.
The glorious news Of Commodore
DeWey's victory, meagre as are the de-
tails which have found their way to the
blockading squadron was received
With intense rejoicing. and there we're
many hearty cheers for Uncle sam. al
though the victory was nothing more
than what every American naval officer
expected. 4 crushing defeat for the
Spanish feet frem the Cape Verde
islands when ii reached American
waters is also put down as one Of the
absolute certantias DC the future The
possibility of Spanish victory is not
even entertained, much less discussed.
The Associated Press dispatch boat
Kate Spencer cruised up the Cuban
coast from Natanzas to Havana yes
terday Al MatanZas torpedo boat
was spoken on her return from the
flagship, to which She had carried dis
patches to Rear Admiral Sampson.
which had arrived at the departure OF
the New York
An officer of the Hornet says that
yesterday morning, the Spanish flag
was raised over q lighthouse on a sand
spit just east of the entrance of Matan-
zas, and he thinks two guns were
mounted there, If sunrise proves this
to be correct, it is possible that. with
the aid of the Hornets quick firing
6-pounders, that officer will very short
~ be in possession of the two Spanish
guns and the lighthouse.
a number Of cane fires are burning
between Matanzas and Havana, and
but few of the small turret like block |
houses which dot the rest OF the green
bluffs on the shore show evidence of |
life. At the mouth of the small inlet, |
however. lay tiny coast guard vessel
at anchor. She was about the size Of |
a small naphtha launch and the yellow
flag of Spain floated from her taffrail |
There has been feeling of serious
unrest in the blockading squadron, and |
some natural criticism owing to the |
failure of receiving orders to occupy |
some port Of Cuba. The supposed ma
ture of the orders recently received by |
Rear Admiral Sampson. has lessened |
this tension.
II the advantageous circumstances
which at present render SIMPSONS
fleet so fit to fight would only continue
indefinitely, naval officers could posi- !
bly, find some explanation for the delay. |
But every "a hours on the sea distracts
somewhat from the fighting capacity of
Warships. Their bottoms become foul,
especially in Southern ATTITUDES, ana |
their speed is diminished. while their
crews, particularly on a wearsonia
blockade, suffer from the inaction.
Then too in a short time the rainy
season viii commence and military op
erations viii then be conducted at a
disadvantage. At present there are
many places suitable for landing troops
under the guns of the fleet, when the
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hammer toes, and none can pass VINO
have had Gems or bunions.
The mon Who have any pride in THEN
personal appearance. are very particu-
lar TO battle their feet before going be-
fore the examining board. and it was
common sight u ZEE dozens of the
men out behind the camp. by the wash
benches bathing their feet.
Of course the water is cold, ana it is
amusing to see them a. they pat their
feet into the cola water They viii
ainch and make up faces that would
Guido Spaniards
What are YOU making up such a face
for?" asked a hystander Of a dirty,
tough looking specimen Of a soldier,
whose feet were seven degrees dirtier
tllan common dirt.
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Me feet amt used to it" answered
The fellow, and no one disputed him. for
it is doubtful. as a hyStanCier remark
ed, if he washed his feet once a year.
whether they needed it or not. There
was but one foot in camp drtier than
the one the fellow was washing, and
that was his other one.
The matter of examination is the all
absorbing topic among the members Of
strut about as though they had been
elected to the Presidency, and really it
is a matter to be proud of to pass the
rigid examinations that are being Civ
en-. |. is a pretty sure sign that the
man is a good specimen of humanity
to pass the board.
AS a company marches away to meet
its fate. the loungers will make est-
mates as to the number that will be re-
jected When the company returns,
and they are dismissed, there viii be
crowd gather around with eager ques-
tions as to who passed. ana who did
not. Those who passed are congratu-
lated while those who did not are con-
soed in various ways. one of which IS
to blame the board for heing so strict
Those who are rejected on account Of
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, May Forecast for
Saturday: For Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont: Increasing cloudiness;
winds becoming northeasterly.
Massachusetts. Rhode Island and
Connecticut: Threatening weather and
RAIN northeasterly winds. increasing
in force.
Eastern New York: Threatening
weather with rain in southern portion;
northeasterly winds, increasing in
force.
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Nantucket to Wilmington.
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sHOWERY WEATHER.

Boston, May 6.-Local forecast for
Boston and vincinity for Saturday:
Cloudy weather with occasional
showers variable winds.
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NEED MONEY

We loan s. to $500 on Household Furni-
ture. Pianos, Bicycles. Live Stock,
Watches and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
Opp. Cony House, Augusts
dec22 DIFF
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danger of yellow fever is nil where a
naval and military base can easily be
established, whence a fair sized army
can operate with every chance of sue
race
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del Excno. Ayunta miento.
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despacho de la Acadia ei dia diez siete
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