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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
A WONDERFUL INVENTION
DIR. Virgil Blanchard's "TOtal
Combustion" stove.

a saving Of 600 Per cent ia Hent-Pro-
ducing Power---Perfcct Combustion
of Fuel Attained---thc Invention of
the Century---the Inventor Native Of
GuiIford.
one of the most wonderful and from an
economical point OF view the most valua-
Ole invention of the century, is accredited
to DR.. Virgil w. Blanchard a native of
Gultord. A report was current last
spring to the effect that DE-. Blanchard
had sold his patent interests for several
million dollars, or an amount sufficient To
make him the richest man IN Vermont
DR.. Blanchard has spent much of his time
i'm New Nork city for years, but he has a
home at MiddIebury. tie gave up the
practice of medicine years ago TO devote
ms attention to inventions
HIS most remarkable invention has re-
Gently been on exhibition at his home IN
Middlebury. 1t relates 20 an improve
ment in stoves and furnaces adapted Tor
burning solid fuel like coal, wood or peat,
or LIQUID fuel like petroleum, in which for
the FIRST time III the history of the cost OF
burning fuel absolutely perfect combustion
is realized OF all fuel elements contained
in the fuel.
This result is determined by analysis Of
the terminal gases delivered from the ap-
paratus and by the almost incredible Ie-
suits IN the heating power realized from
the fuel consumed.
Repeated tests show a gain OF approx
mately 600 per cent over ordinary prtcticc,
or in other words that one ton of Goa. In
Dr. Blanchard's invention will gain The
same results in the production of heat as
six tons burned in the average house heat
ing apparatus now IN use.
The following test tor a period of abou.
- hour, was made OF the Blanchard sluy,
under the supervision of Dr. Dodge of
Lincoln. beginning Jan. az 90 a. So, and
continued till Jan. g at $50 A. 49,. Siz.
OF fuel chamber in stove. " inches iu diam
eter and inches deep Total amount OF
coal consumed, l4t pounds. Space heat
ed 05O4 cubic feet, consisting OF three con.
nected rooms on the second story OF the
house, northeast exposure. The following
is a summary of the test in detail. temper
ature being Fahrenheit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28

Few more S. ones tor S3.oS
as previously advertised.
Few short length ones, g
and 81 inch, which were Sz.5O
and Sass tor SI.5o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
White Quilts

Excellent value in Crasne.
Towels ami Diapers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
". l. HAWLEY
To Rent.

wv ROOMS m the Wtlkins 4 Waite hI11s
a over Durgin's Drug store. The front r'ol.
y aelA uesirsole Tor an office or millinery rooms
enquire % =. r. THOMPSON, IL Crosby b3tA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
Separate Skirts

a few new ones at clear
ance prices during this sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
To Return Uncle Sans Cali.
spain Iniects an Element of Humor In
To the Situation

spain inteCts an Element of itumOr In
To the situation.
The Spanish battle ship Nizcava has
been ordered to visit American ports. The
Spanish battle ship Nzcaya, classed as an
armored cruiser of the harbette type. is
one OF the best ships in the Spanish navy.
she has a heavy armament and her crew
numbers 800 men. The Springfield Re
publican says: "The announcement that
a big Spanish warship will now visit few
American ports, TO return the compliment
of the Names visit to Havana. gives an
edge of humOr to the situation 10 would
be a joke if Spain should keep her battle
ship in New York harbOr lust as long as
we kept our cruiser at Havana. To be
sure, there is no terrible civil war going on
in the United States Just now sufficient to
endanger the lives and property of the
Spanish residents of our seacoast towns.
which happens to be the case in Cuba and
which renders the presence OF an Ameri-
can naval force in Havana harbor a neces-
sity But we shall never be able to make
Spain see it that way. The Spaniard looks
across 5000 miles of briny deep and actual
" sees nothing in Cuba that ought to dis
turb an Americans equanImity. 1t is
very droll. But deeper than that lies the
seriousness, the savagery of the unchecked
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
M ackintoshes

40 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
EVENING

/ STE ut Farm Machinery G. . BELL. " alden
Farm Improvement. j. %. Sanford. stamford
FRIDAY FORENOON
Bovine Tuberculosis. Y J. Spear Brainiree
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28

Address of Welcome
Economical Use % Dairy Foods
j l. Hills Burnnytlu
Discussion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
FARMERS INSTITUTES

VIII he Held In Lacksonvilie, Wards
boro aud Townshend the First week
in February.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Card Of Thanks.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Ibeg the use OF your columns to
thank the people of the grand old
Estate Of lexington" for the gener
Gus support they have given Inc.
But for such friends, I should not
be in the lead in the race for State
Superintendent Of Education. I
hope l know how to value friend
ship and confidence. I shall strive
to prove myself worthy. Such un-
selfish support touches my heart and
intensifes my desire to be Of use to
the public.
I shall be grateful to all who may
all me in the second primary, it
matters rot how they voted in the
first. Having been an educator
rather than a politician, I was un-
known to many. Yet these may
learn before the second primary that
I am the kind of man they want for
the work Of experimenting the
school system of the State. [ have
promised that my election shall mean
better schools in South Clrolina. If
I fail to fulfill my promise, I shall
be worse disappointed than those
that have supported NE; for recog-
nize that success in the work that I
have outlined for myself will earn me
the love and gratitude of my fellow
citizens the greatest thing man can
strive for next to the approval Of
God. Il hope my friends will 60 to
the polls on the 18th and vote and
work for me.
Respectfully,
John J. McAIahan.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07

A monster rattler was killed by
Mr.. J. J. Shealy, near Grubb's bridge
on Black creek, September 3. 1t
measured five feet two inches in
length and eight inches round the
body, and had seventeen rattles and
button. It is probable that its skin
will be stuffed and exhibited at the
county fair next month.
The following is the vote of Lex
ington boys in the second regiment
for county Offices: E6rd, 2; Sharpe,
2; Langford, /; Koon, l; Dent, 2;
Wingard, 2; Harman, l; Derrick, /;
Drafts, 2. First regiment: Stokes,
2; E6rd, 2; Sharpe, 2; Drafts, 2;
Langford, 2; Kyzer, 2; q. L. Win
gard, 2; G. A. Derrick, 2.
The County Board Of Pensions
was to have been organized last Mon
day, but at the hour for it to
meet only Capt. S. M. Roof of this
place and Mr.. Charles Rucker from
Sandy Run were present and their
was no organization. Capt. Roof con-
cluded that as no one took any inter-
est in the organization of the Board,
that additional pensioners were not
needed so he returned home to look
after the work on his farm.
We learn from a private source
that Mr. Arthur F. Harman, is meet
ing with great success in his new
home at Duckriver, Tenn. His
school now numbers 113 pupils and
he is assisted BY two teachers. He
has won golden opinions from pupils
and patrons alike and has made many
warm personal friends. Last Satur-
day he delivered an address before
the County Teachers Institute, at
Centreville, which has received very
fattering comments from his fellow
teachers.
The kingdom Of high prices has
made overtures to Messrs. Platt,
Hook & Shull of Columbia, for an
armistice pending negotiations for
peace, but they have refused all over
lures in the interest of the people,
and propose to carry on the war
with vigor. When you want the
best plantation and family supplies
at the lowest prices, go there and
you will not be disappointed, but If
you want the same goods at higher
price, go elsewhere and you will be
sure not to be disappointed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07

the war with him to report to the
undersigned any corrections they
may have to make.
This committee to consist OF
Messrs. A. R. Taylor, S. ?. George
J. F. Kyzer.
Jno. P. Thomas.
At the suggestion of one CT the
gentlemen named above this COM
mittee, together with Msj. H. A.
Meetze, J. E. Rawl and w. L. Miller
and others of this company, are re-
quested to meet at this place next
Friday morning, the 9th instant, for
the purpose Of revising the roll and
making the necessary corrections.
The roll is so incomplete and con-
tains so many errors that it is deemed
advisable to withhold the publication
of the roster until after the meeting
Of the com mittee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Official Statement Of the First Prim
a-y Vote.

Official statement of the result of
the first primary election held Aug.
80, 1898:
W. H. Sharpe and D. F. E6rd
were nominated to the House of
Representatives.
George S. Drafts was nominated
as Probate Judge.
L. J. Langford and Geo. H. Koon
will run the second race for County
Supervisor; ;. E R Kyzer ard G. q.
Leaphart will run the second race
for County Supt of Education; J. S.
Derrick s,nd E L. Wingard will run
the second race for Treasurer: NJ D.
Harman and G.. A Derrick will run
the second race for Auditor.
For Magistrate: Fork Upper Dis
trict, G. ". Williams and inc. v.
Swedenburg will run the second race.
Lower District, J Marshall SheaIy
elected; L ,xipgton and Hollow creek
S O. kamiDer elected; Gilbert Hol
low and Ch:quep:n, O. B. Adiy and
S. R. Crouch will run the second
race: Black Creek and Boiling
Springs, E Z. Clark elected: Bull
Swamp and Sandy Run, U. ". JET
coat elected; Plat Springs and Con-
garee, S. NJ. Sightler elected; Brook
land, J. H. Koon and E. Brooks Ly-
brand will run the second race.
G. NJ. Eird, Co. Ch.
Jas. B. Addy, Clerk.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
The Teachers Institute.

The conductors of the Institute for
Lexington county are Pref. Wardlaw,
of the South Carolina College, and
Prof. Thackstop, of the Orsngeburg
City Schools. The first session Of
this school for teachers began Mon
day morning and continues through
the week until Friday evening.
Prof. Wardlaw, who is the normal
instructor at the South Carolina Col
lege, teaches school government. AS
good discipline is the first requisite
to a good school, it is, therefore, very
essential that every teacher should
inform himself on this subject. H 8
lectures are not fine spun theories,
but practical and common sense views
OF school management. TO hear
these discussions are alone worth
MANIFOLD the trouble it will cost you
to attend.
Prof. Thackston deals with mathe.
matics. He deals with his subject
as if he was thoroughly acquainted
with it. He deals with causes as we'll
as results. The why's and where
fores of everything. The clear ana!y-
sis of every step, and the reason for
it is the motto of Mr.. Thackston.
His lectures are much appreciated.
While every teacher in the county
is not in attendance, as every one
should be, yet we are glad to say
that the number present is very
gratifying to the instructors and pa
irons and lovers Of education.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
statn Election.

The following are the tfticlal totals
for each cardtuate:
Observation-Disclosures, 1883; Ellel be,
80, 101: Feathcrstone, II ,8S2; Schum-
pert, SIT: Tillman. l2,4S9; Watson,
G,57o: Whitman, 357.
Lieutenant Governor -McSweeney,
777,4H3.
Secretary of State-Cooper, 27,-
3d.: Tomkins, 2S,261: Bradhan,
2!,i91.
Comptroller Gcnera!-Derham, 3S-
1873: Ep:on, 1850.
Attorney Gancra!-Bellinger, 49,
G4C: Mower. 1886.
Adiutant General-Blythe, o.,
5l1: Floyd, 3S,0S5: Watts, 1851.
State Treasurer-Timmerman, r.
357.
Railroad Commissioncr-Berry, S..
G67: G iris. 21.52G: Evans, S,549;
Gray, G,l72; Sigh, S,29s: Thomas,
1927: Stansell, S,5GS
Superintendent of Elucation-
Brown 2O,3lG: Mayfield, 1881; Nc
M,han, %, Sl2: Rec, 1861.
Congress, FIRST District-E:liott
1853.
Sccond-Talbert, 9,733.
TGird-Latimcr, 1866: BoSgs,
2,210; Johnstonc, 3,G2l
Fourth-Donaldson, S72: Wilson.
$3.50: johnson, 1859.
Fi:tL-Strait, 2,210: Henry, 795
Barber. 2,74l: Finley, 1912: kenne
dy, G7G: Pollock, SSl.
| ST: t:-Nortor, $40: Ellerbe
1858.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
The Jury Of Inquest.

Coroner Craps held an inquest
over the remains of Mr.. W. B. Seay
last Monday and after listening
patiently to the testimony of several
witnesses, the jury returned the fol-
lowing verdict: THAT W. B. alias
Tom Seay, came to his death by a
gunshot wound at the hands of j. NJ.
johnson, a policeman of the town Of
Lexington, S. G., while in the dis
charge of his duty as said policeman
and according to our view the homi-
eide was justi6able."
We understand that Mr.. johnson
insists upon a trial before jury Of
his peers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Managers Ct Election.

We have been requested by the
County Chairman to state that the
managers Of election Of the first pri-
mary will serve as such in tie second
primary election, except in cases
where the club committeeman found
it necessary to make changes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. It cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callious
spots. Relieves corns and bunions
of all pain and gives rest and COM
fort. Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package free. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, n Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Lend a Helping Hand.

We want all of the stockholders of
the Lexington County Fair Associa-
ton and all others that can and will,
to meet US at the fair ground, on
Thursday the 18th day of September,
for the purpose of hauling clay on
the erena. All who can will bring
wagon and team. Those who cannot
bring wagons, please come them
selves or send a hand, as we need a
lot of hands. Bring picks and
shovels, if you have them.
J. Walter Dreher,
For the Committee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,

COUNTY Ot LEAlNG1ON,
By C f. Leaphart, Esquire, Probate Judge
WTHEREAS, II A. SpANN, c. c. c. P.
W made suit to me, to grant him Let
ters of Administration OF the Estate Of and
effects Of Mrs. S;lilie Dent:
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred aud creditors
of the said Mrs. Sallie Dent, de-
ceased, that they be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate to be held at Lexington
C. II S. c., Oh September %, next, after
publication thereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon. to shnw cause ii any they have,
why the said Administration should not
be granted
Given nnder my hand. this 10Th day Of
August. Ammo Domini. 1898.
c. L LEAPHART, J. p. l.. c. IL.S.l
Published on the 17th day of August,
1893, in the Lexington DispatcL GS45
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There BY Dispatch Man.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There BY a Dispatch Man.
Showers.
1t has been unseasonsb!y hot.
The pestaferous gnit is bother
some nuisance.
The summer vacation Of the chill
dren will soon be over.
What little cotton made in this
county is being picked.
Free ferries are bound to come. 1t
is now only question of time.
If you want good dinner attend
Eli Corley's barbecue next Saturday.
Our people should prepare their
specimens for exhibition at the county
fair.
We regret to learn that Miss Rosa
Meetze, is quite sick with typhoid
fever.
Judge Ernest Gary will preside at
the September term of court for this
county.
Every friend of the dispensary
should go to the polls next Tuesday
and vote for Ellerbe.
Miss Mary Nj. Corley has been
elected teacher of the public school
for District No. 3
We learn that MIR. J. P. Derrick,
of Little Mountain, lost his stables
Monday night by fire.
A quantity of fodder mas rotted on
the stalk by reason of the rainy
season preventing it from being
gathered.
Hicks storm which be announced
to arrive on the 5th inst, did not
come on schedule time. In fact, it
did not come at all.
Misses Jessie Summers and Louise
Chapman, two charming young ladies
of Newberry, are visiting the family
of Hon. @. NJ. E6rd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Reference Case.

Yesterday r. W. Shand, Esq
r ,feree, of Columbia, Was engaged
in hearing the reference case OF
Catherine j. Taylor vs.. Linda A.
Dempsey, Messrs. Johnstone & Win
gard represents the plaintiffs and J.
s. Muller and Andrew Crawford,
Esqs., the defendant. This is a suit
growing out OF the settlement OF the
George Wessinger Estate. The ref
erence was closed last night.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,

COU M Ot LEAlNNlOAf,
By C. E. Learhari, Esq Probate Judge.
WHERE'S, II A SPANN. C. c C. P,
w made suit to NE TO grant him Let
ters of Administration of the Estate OF
and effects of English S. J. Hayes;
These are, therefore. to cite and aimonlsh
ali and singular the kindred and creditors
o!:he said Eng!i-h S. J. II yes, deceased, that
tAev be and appear !cftre me, in the Court
OF Probate, to be held at Lexington Z.
T., on the Is h da, of September, next
after publication thereof, at ii O'Clock IN
the forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration should
not be granted.
Given urder my hand, this Sd day OF
August, Anro Domini, 1898.
c. L. LEAPHAhT, J. ?. L c.
Published on the 81 day of August,
1873, III the Lexington Dispat, h. G"43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
State Historians Office,

State Historian s Otilce,
Columbia, S. c., Aug. %, 1888.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Jesse McCnt tha of Lewiedale,
a private OF Company X, 18th S. c.
Regt. C. 5 A, gallant soldier who
served from the time his regiment
went il t. service until his capture
one week before Lees surrender, has
furnished me with the fo!lowing roll
of the company. Great credit is due
Mr.. McCarha for bis contribution t.
the Confederate rolls. He has done
we'll by his comrades. 1t is pub
lished in the Dispatch so that 1t may
be corrected. This is Mr.. McCartha
wish, and he requests committee o.
his comrades who served all through
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Home and Farm.

By special arrangements We offer
the Home and Farm, the leading
farm and home paper, published in
Louisville, KY, and the Dispatch for
81 25. Those Of our subscribers who
desire to subscribe for the Home and
Farm, can do so by sending 25c in
silver or stamps to this Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Joint Council Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
Joint Council of the Lexington Pas
torate will meet at Providence church
on Saturday, the 10th day Of Sep
tember, at 10 o'clock a. m.
1t is earnestly desired that all the
members from all churches of said
charge be present, as very important
business will be considered.
J. E. Rawl Kyzer,
Secretary Joint Council.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
Arc You Weakt

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by sll dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
# the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and. use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Socth.
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-07
->.,.n. ~, GOOD ,,I Ecrvec,

Ciseasee of tIie Elood e:,d Nerves.
No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
l;seas" is quickly and permanently cured
y Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease OF
he blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
., otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
.ittrrs. Known and used for nearly
.uarter of century, it stands to-day fore.
.ost among our most valued aremedies
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.