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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

The most powerful engine must stop II
the fires are not fed. Man is the most Won
derful piece Of machinery in the world, yet
no matter how strong and well-nlade his
bodily frame may be, if the FIRE of life
within him is not constantly fed his limbs
and muscles become powerless and useless.
The reason men become helpless and
diseased is because the food they eat
which is the fuel Of life. is not properly
digested and appropriated by the stomach
and nutritive organs. It is not completely
transformed into the strength and working
power which is to man what steam is to
the engine.
That wonderful power-rlakirg "Golden
Medical Discovery" invented by DR.. K. V.
Pierce, chief consulting physician cf the
.Iuvalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Of
Buffalo, n. ", iDbues the human diges-
tive juices and blood making glands with
capacity TO extract abundant nourishment
from the food. 1t builds up organic tissue,
nerve fiber hard muscular flesh and work
ing force. 1t gives man steam.
What il did for NJ. + S. Hughes Of Junction,
HunterdoI Co. y. J.. is given in his own words.
He writes: II received YOUR kind letter, and
in reply would say that mine had case of
kidney and liver trouble. a:ld that six bottles OF
bottles Of little Pellets effected complete cure
1t is we'll known that almost every engineer is
troubled more or less Wit, kidney trouble, eSpcc
tafly on our fast express trains. run one hun
dred and forty-fcur miles Oh these trains every
day in the week. and have had no ret:;rn Of the
trouble since taking the remedies, nearly three
years ago"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
Can We Lower Taxes ?
Laurensville Fl rad.

Laurensville Fl rad.
Much is being said in the paper,
Just now about taxes, but none seems
to have any we'll l-defued idea as to
the manner Of dealing with the ques-
tion Of lowering them. While one
man will say that the appropriations
for all higher education should be
prohibited, another will Object to it
on the grounds Of being backward
tendency in the march of progress Of
the State, and South Clrolina can't
afford to be behind the other States.
Another will advocate lower taxes by
providing for biennial sessions Of the
General Assembly. Another wants
all salaries reduced. And others still
are advocating more Offices to- te
filed by sala,ied officers. Hence, It
seems that there exists regular
pandemonium as to the ways and
means Of accomplishing the desired
end. The people would like to see
taxes reduced, but they are too intel
ligent to be induced 10 believe that
taxes can he lowered by cutting down
salaries only to have them taken up
again in paying the salary Of some
ly-created Office. Bssiies, if the
salary of every eff :er 10 the State
were cat down the individual tax
payer would never know the differ
ence, so far az his own tax is con
cerned. But if ho,i Jntal cutting
down Of expenses were made, then
the tax payer would realize an ap-
preciabie decrease. It is difficult,
however, to see how the numerous
aud conflicting opinions of those who
want taxes reduced are going to be
reconciled. The;Legi:lature will have
to tske tie bit in its mouth and make
whatever reductions it Can, or else
let the public know that there is no
way to reduce the taxes at present.
Those that think they see where tax
es are higher than ever before ought
to now be given a chance to show
how they propose to lower taxes; but
watch that they don't shift the bur
den from tie shoulders Of one class
10 that Of anothe: which is the least
able to bear it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE.

prllman Palace Sleeping cars tetwsen
Charleston aud 81 LOnlS. via \ l.nta CEaf
anocga, Nashville >aud Evansville. Who'll
change.
Augusta Division --TGrcn2h Sieepers be-
t~e-n ,rieSion AID Ail.rta, leaT:H@
CHa:les- On 1t ) 80 y. H., alrung in A.
liant at 5 a n
Colnmh:a Division Thraush Coache-
b, tive, Il Charleston AID Ash-vile, ko: h di-
rectionS
Shortest route to Ashevil.e AID Ho:
Sprinls, n. c.. and all resorts of Upper
North and Soalh Hdroiipa.
Tnroagh tickets can be rHrchas' d. sleep
ing car reese, vat;ols st st"ured tag2a&"
checked to destination and all ether intnr-
nation obtained by aUp:lES 70 Nm IL
Evans. G.. T. A.. Charleston Hot,l, ORC ".
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Station.
L. 4 EMERSON,
Traffic Manager,
J. Il. SANDS. General Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
Ths Program

For lie Sunday School Christmas
Service, message Of Peace
1. Organ Voluntary. (March.)
2. Opening CDorus-The Message
of the Bells.
3 Invocation.
4. Responsive Reading.
5. Chorus-Day of Days.
G. Address of Welcome.
7. Observation-Disclosures Prayer.
Song, A Little Child.
S. Recitation-The Best Birthday,
8. Chorus-Dsy of Days.
10. Recitation-A Story OF Olden
Times.
IL. Chorus-A Beautiful Story.
II. Song-'Tis Santa Claus. A
Letter from Santa Cluas.
l3. Chorus-Chrlstmas Bells.
IA. Remarks by the Pastor.
Is. Christmas Offering.
l6. Distribution of Presents, etc.
II, RecitatioD-A Mission Story
for Christmas.
Is Chorus-The Message cf Peace
19 Reciiation-The Heavenly To-
20. Dialogue and Song-Tell Us,
Ye Shepherds.
81. Closing Chorus-Hail, Bsauti-
full Star.
%. Benediction. ''Mizpat.'
The above program will be rem.
dered in the court house at Lexing.
tor, S. C, on Christmas Sunday
evening, at 7 o'clock.
The Sunday schools of the town
and vicinity are most cordially in
vited to unite with us in these exer,
cises. We also welcome most heart
lily the public to these services.
An Offering will be taken for the
benefit Of the Sunday school. Al
the season is suggestive of generosity
we hope every one will come pre-
pared to make q contribution to tbiE
laudible cause. An interesting anc
pleasant evening is promised.
M. D. Harmap, Superintendent.
Carl Roof, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

Emanuel Taylor finds time to kill
large wild turkey gobler, sending
''Klondike" a choice piece.
billie Felix had the right idea in
his gourd when he made the motion
about the teachers meeting. I'm
just green enough to second his
motion.
Our lumber man, Mr.. Burt Fallaw,
is very busy now cutting railroad
bills. Levi stands to the saw all the
time, excep; Sunday. Ask him where
he is then.
Our friend, Mr.. Glover Able, is
busy erecting saw mill on part OF
the Steadman land.
Boiling Springs has fine Sunday
school under the SUPPLEMENTARY Of
Mr.. Henry Steel.
Do you know what caused the
awful severe wind and cold on last
Sunday? No! Well then, you must,
know that December's cold and chill!
breezes can never daunt the young
in their search for the Fabled Foun-
tain of Perpetual joys.
Qnite croud of merry young peo-
pie were gathered at the home OF
Mr. Noah Taylor, Sunday December,
4th. All were laughing and talking
when the rishtman (Rev. WrighO
came in the room, held a short con-
versation with the young people and
then departed. Soon Mr.. NJ. j.
Kyzer with Miss Mary Corley
marched slowly out of the room,
followed by Mr.. G. E. Ballington
with Miss Lula Dunbar; Mr.. G. E.
Lewis with Miss Minnie Dunbar;
Mr.. L. @. Dunbar with Miss Al ce
Taylor. The last but not least
Mr.. ". B. Dunbar with Miss Ella
Taylor. The company marched
across the long piazza into the parlor
where Rev. Wright stood up to greet
them. Standing near the preacher
are Mr.. N. j. K5zer and Miss Mary
Corley who realize then that the
supreme moment of their life had
come. The matrimonial questions
are asked and answered and Mr.. W.
B. Dunbar and Miss Ella Taylor are
united in the holy bonds OF matri
mony. After the usual congratula-
tions Rsv.Wright announced meeting
at Boiling Springs. Soon the bridal
party were on their way to the
springs where they listened to Gne
sermon delivered by the Rev. Wright
from I Cor. xvi;13.
When the large crowd again joined
the family of Mr.. Taylor feast wac
spread and it is needless to say that
here as we'll as other places, all did
their duty. As soon as dinner was
over the young men of the occasion
spent many very pleasant moments
explaining to the young ladies the
! beautifulness of the moon and why
the stars shire so lovely. All are
soon on their way home, wishing
love and prosperity on the newly
married couple.
A lone and solemn day dreamer
sits and wonders why it was not
Klondike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
BuckIen's Arnica Sa!ve

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 rs cents per box
For sale at.J. E.. Kaufman,s.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
Kloudiks Talks Again.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch.
Now that Uncle Sam is sole posses
sor If Porto Rico, ,Caba and the Philip
pines and ''Klondike" sees no imme-
diaie danger Of foreign complications
or home disasters, he very cautiously
ventures his name in public print.
Most of our farmers are done
gathering now and are spending
their time making preparation for
-four next summer. However, Mr.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
No cure-No Paw.

That is the way all druggists sell
Groves T.steless Chill Tonic for
Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and QuinIne III tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter nauseating tonics. Price, SOC
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

W \. Nc az y & Soa. Dime Box, T ",
SAY: We want some more 0l a 40 )
Te sin Chill Tonic. aS II l, the best We
ever harol-d 81, s~n p.escr;be> it in his
practice, and ssys it is th; orr. G j Tonic
which even a chlld can t,ke wl:hnn' njnr,
to the stomach Yor may send III gro S
OF kamon's P. p, ,in Chill Tone and gros,
of E4mrn's Tonlc Liver Fills" Fer sale
by G NJ Harua: ! J. E Hartmann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and damp. If you have smaring or tight
shoes, Try Aliens Foot-Ease. Itwarms the
feet and makes walking easy. Cares swol-
len aud sweating feet, blis,ers and callous
spots Relieves cor: and bunions of all
pain and is o certain cure for chilblains and
frost bites. Try 1t today. Sod by ali
druggists and shoe stores for 25c Trial
package FREE. Address Alien S Olmsted,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
RETURNING SCHEDULE.
In Effect June 18th, 1858.

Train No. 50 is through fer Green
vile, also connects at Laurens for
Spartanburg and Augusta.
Train No. So is through fer Charles
ton and connects for all points East.
Trains Nos. l and 2 may be an
puled without notice.
For tickets and any other informa-
ton, call on
B. F. P. LEAPHART,
City Ticket Agent,
Columbia. S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Excellent dnily passenger service between
Florida and New York.
Nos. 81 and ashington and Southwestern
Limited. Solid Festibued train with dining
cars and first class coaches north of Charlotte.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars between
Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Washington
and New York
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Charlotte
and Richmond
Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars be
tween Greensboro and Norfolk. Close connec'
tion at Norfolk for OLD POINT COMFORT,
arriving there in time for breakfast.
Solid train. with Parlor cars, between
Charleston and Asheville.
Nos. IS and sa-U. S. Fast Mail: Through
tween Jacksonville and New York and Pull
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char
lotte. Pullman sleeping cars between Jack
sonvile and Columbia, en- route daily between
Jacksonville and Cincinnati. via Asheville.
FRANKS S. CANNON. }: NJ: CGLP,.
Third V-P & Gen. Mgr. r. NJ, Washington
". a. TURK, ;. h. HARD"lCk,
G.. P. A.. Washington. G. P. A.. Atlanta
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
Shake Into Your Shoes,

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the teet
1t cnres painful; swollen, smarting. ner.
vous feet ard instantly takes the stius
ont Ct corns and bunions. Its the creates
comfort discovery OF the age, Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes tee'
easy. 1t is a certain cure for Chiiblairs.
sweating, ca!lous, tired. aching feet. Tr,
it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, 2;cts. Trial package FREE. Ad
dress, Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21
THE CH4RLESTON LINE

SOUTH CALOIINA AND GA, r. +. Co.
Schedule corrected 70 December lG, 1897.
Eastern Time)
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

Here, you yolu5 rascal, give an
account Of yourself" Where have
you beep?" After the girls, father.
Did You ever know me to do SO
when l was boS?' No, sill; but
mother did"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-12-21

Auditor Lexington County.
December 5.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
RECEIVE THE REPLY.
Spanish Com mis.ioners Present a
Long Document In Answer to the
American Argument.

Paris, Nov. II. - The meeting
Wednesday Of the Spanish-American
commissions began at 2:1s p. m. and
ended at three p. IN.
The Spanish commissioners present
ed long document in answer TO the
American argument which was sub
mitted last week. by mutual consent
the memorandum was handed to the
Americans without being read and the
meeting adjourned 10 Saturday next.
The Spanish communication will be
translated and its contents will be dis
cussed by the American commissioners
Thursday at their usual daily session.
The Spaniards, in their communica-
ton, reaflirmed the position which they
have assumed against the discussion
here of SPANS Philippine sovereignty.
They insist that the words shall de-
termine the control, disposition and
government of the Philippines" in arti-
Gle of the peace protocol, do not war
rant any reference 10 SPANS withdraw
al from the Philippines except on her
own terms, and therefore the Spaniards
propose arbitration on the construction
to be placed on the words "the control,
disposition and government"
In signifying their willingness to
submit the Philippine article of the pro-
tocol to third party for construction,
the Spanish commissioners urged that
as there is obviously a difference of
opinion rega riding the phrase 1.-THE con-
troll, disposition and government of the
Philippines" possibly the result of a
Misunderstanding the Spaniards
should no more be asked to surrender
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
DOINGS OF WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days In This
and ALI Foreign Lands.
GIVEN In THE PRESS DISPATCHES
WAR NEWS.

After examining the wreck of the
Maria Teresa off Cat island Capt. Nc
Gala notified the navy department that
it will be impossible 10 rescue the ship.
Madrid advices say the Spanish peace
commissioners will maintain their
present attitude in regard to the Phil
ippine islands and will not accept the
conditions of the United States.
1t is asserted by high official of the
German foreign Office that no com
munications have occurred between the
powers regarding the Philippine ques-
ton.
Jared A. Smith, United States gov
eminent engineer, has been inspecting
the Atlantic coast defenses and says
they are strong enough to protect us
against any enemy.
In Havana the Spanish commission
has agreed upon January next as the
date of evacuation.
1t has been decided by the national
relief commission to discontinue relief
work in Porto Rico after December 1.
In Paris the peace commission met in
joint session and the Spanish commits
sioner submitted a voluminous memo
randum. contrasting the right of the
Americans to raise the question of the
sovereignty of the Philippines under
the terms of the protocol and asking for
arbitration. The meeting adjourned
until the 10th.
Two United States negro soldiers and
81 pIa,c Jaol iS no nf n
shooting ARRAY at San Luis, Cuba
Gen @. y. Lieber, judge advocate
general, says that for the year ended
August 81 there have been a total of
1.1SO courts-martial during the year.
The Methodists are preparing to cs-
tablish churches in Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines.
The war department issued an order
directing ten regiments of the regular
army now stationed in northwestern
forts and posts to hold themselves in
readiness for immediate transportation
and service in tropical climates.
In Chicago the members of the First
regiment were discharged from the reg
ular service of the United States
huNlttS lIOHl hdHHIllSiO Say l1ldt
the movement of United States troops
to Havana province will begin within
ten days.
Dispatches received in Washington
from Paris encouraged the authorities
to believe the peace negotiations will
be satisfactorily completed at very
early date.
With 1,217 troops from Cuba the
Spanish transport Porto Rico arrived
at Malaga. There were 81 deaths dur
ing the voyage.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Chickssaw school Fund.

The auditors Office has sent out to the
counties interested the vouchers for the
semi-annual distribution of the Chiclxa-
saw school fund. These vouchers are
sent to the chancery clerk in each coun-
ty, and when signed and returned the
auditor will issue his warrant for the
amounts. There are twenty-three coun-
ties in the Chickasaw district which are
the only beneficiaries of this fund. The
Chickasaw school fund is based upon
the sales of the Chickasaw school lands.
The State sells the lands, uses the
money and pays interest on the fund to
the counties interested in the school
fund. AS the sales of lands increase
each year and the fund grows, the in
terest increases. The distribution is
based upon the acreage of Chickasaw
school lands in each county. Following
are the counties and the amounts al
lowed each on the present distribution:
Alcorn, 81, 052. 20; Benton, 81, 109.sl; Cal
houn, $l,345.4 3: Chickasaw, $l,35t.S0;
Clay, s90os0; DeSoto, s1,209.07; La
fayettc, sl.S2l.70; Lee, S1,213.61; MAJ.
shall, 81. s9s. 7s;Monroe, 81 .O42. II; Panola,
s1,19i15: Pontotoc, 81, 35O.5O; Prentiss,
s1.l2S.71; Quitman, s229.11; ITALIA.
hatchie, S3S. 40; Tate, S1,105.99: Tippah,
s1,23l.39: Tishomingo, 81, 1870; unica,
sI1764i; Union, S1,I32.59; Webster,
S149. IA; Yalobusha, $13S. 40.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
Call for Cotton Growers,

The following call for meeting Of
the Cotton Growers Union of Missis-
sippi has been issued by Vice-President
w. c. George:
In accordance with a request of Presi-
dent Maxwell of the Cotton Growers
Union, meeting of the union for the State
of Mississippi is hereby called at Vicksburg
on Thursday, Dec. l. 1898, for the purpose
of perfecting an organization. All agri-
culturists' associations, mayors Of towns
and cities and presidents Of boards of su-
pervisors are requested to appoint dele
gates, and all who feel an interest in the
cotton growers are invited to attend and
take part in the deliberations. As the con-
vention will be held during the Nicksburg
fair it is thought that reduction in fare
will be obtained from all the railroads.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

1t has been decided by the govern
ment to investigate the race troubles
in South Carolina with respect to the
interference with the duties of federal
officers.
For 1898 the worlds gold product is
placed at s275. 100000 against 1921, OOo,-
900 in 1897.
In the ten months ended October 81,
1898, the total imports of gold were
$143, 65S, O95, exceeding the exports by
1929, 1896, 246
In the United States the total money
in circulation at the beginning of the
present month was S1,S66, SIS, 7s2,
against 81, 706, rs? ,904 at the correspond
ing date last year.
In his annual report Secretary Long
recommends the construction of three
frst-class battleships and five frst-class
armored cruisers and recommends an
addition of 5000 men to the navy.
F. c. Ainsworth. chief of the record
and pension office. in his annual re-
port says that 1926 cases were received
and disposed of during the past fiscal
wear, a net increase of 43,4S9 cases over
the previous year.
Secretary Alger, in his annual report,
and President Mckinley, in his annual
message to congress, will, it is said,
recommend that the standing army be
placed on a permanent peace basis of
100000 men.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
MRS. l.. NJ. N. STEVENS
Newly Elected President Of the W. C
L. u

T. VI
Illinois, who, for 10 years has been
president of the Women's Temperance
Publishing association, made her last
report from that affiliated organization
She then resigned TO take charge of the
Appeal. the official organ of the Willard
memorial circles which will be organ
lied to try and save the Temple.
The evening session opened with
children's hour with singing and reel
tations by the st. Paul Sunday school
children, the programme having been
arranged by Miss Anna A. Gordon
worlds superintendent of the Loyal
Temperance Legion. AS they quoted
Scripture texts they placed chrysanthe-
NUNS in a large wreath about picture
of Miss Willard and then the group
were taken in flash light picture.
Invitations for the next convention
were presented by Seattle and Los An
gcles on the Pacific coast; Portland.
Me; Detroit, Mich; Niagara Falls, n
Y; Cincinnati, o.. and a general invita-
ton from the state of Texas. The
choice was left TO the executive com
mittee.
ST. Paul, Mimi. Nov. 1S.-What is
known as the postcXecutive committee
of the W. c. L. T.. where various mat
ters of business referred to the board
bv the convention are acted on, met in
this city Thursday. Seattle was decided
upon as the next place for holding the
convention, the time to be about the
middle of October, the exact date being
fixed later.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-11-23
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Delegates Gather at Chicago for the
Holding of Their Annual
Convention.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-Unanimity of ac-
ton characterized the opening session
of the Knights of Labor at Odd Fellows
hall, CO Clark street, Tuesday. Without
a dissenting voice the delegates de
nounced 7. V. Powderly, formerly ger
eral master workman of the Knights Of
Labor, but now immigration commits
sioner at New York, heard the report OF
several officers and appointed various
committees. The recent Virden and
Pana miners strikes were referred 10
in report submitted by |. ID. Chamber
lain, general worthy foreman, in which
Gov. Tanner was scored. General Mas
ter Workman Henry A. Hicks, of New
York, read his annual report, in which
he touched upon the recent war AMI
gave a resume of the work done by the
knights of Labor during the year. He
advised all labor organizations to guard
against politics in their meetings and
conventions.