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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
The Maine and Lee.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please be kind enough TO inform me IL
the battleship Maine was sent to Habana
at the request OF Consul-General Lee.
/ am told that when a southern Demo-
crat starts a manufacturing business, he
becomes a Republican. Is this a fact7
Gloucester Point, Va. CUT.
l. Our understanding Is that 1t was not.
9 No.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
A Matter of Bills.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
You will kindly give me solution Of the
following problem, and oblige:
What is the equated time of payment
of four bills, due as follows: January
LIST. $3.50; March 18th, S275; April 10th, s225
June 9Th, $50? ]. II. F.
Vert, Va.
8 $50, due January /, 5000
275, due March Is, 275x79 II BOOTS
225, due April 10, 225X99 - 22275
$50, due June 5. 150X155 - 2325O
8 1000 1000 r 6560O
66 days from January lst, or March sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
His Denial.
ndarper,a Bazar.l

'T shalIpnot call upon you next wal
nor the week after" said the yo,,s,
man. "In fact, | shall not call unas
you until after Easter"
why not?' she asked, anxiously
because I am giving up what Low.
best-for Lent" said he.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Detroit Free Press.)
There's one good thing about Gems.
illogical tree"
whats that?"
cit doesn't have TO be trimmed every
spring"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
STATEMENTS.
NDN~ NNO ~
or ysLl
/ MEXICAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

STATEMENT ENDING DECEMBER 81 or
ORGANIZED UNDER LAWS OF IHa
THE AUDITOR OF ~ Bile AGo
PURSUANCE
Princpa flee
L-CAPTrAL
Amour Of
Of
Has
on ron %cS n more than
accru on 1870. ID
Of landsm
of Carried insde $500
UNITED STATES. AND OF THIS
THIS STATE. AND OF ALL OIEEk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Cora Lee.

l. TIC IINitOA "a NAA~ LASPoSNhs
The following, written from memory
is sent in response TO request in YOU
Query column: II.
CORA LEE.
Years have flown since last I saw thee
Standing in the cottage door,
But thy smile is ever near me,
Though / see thee never more.
See, the willow sways its tresses
Ger thy grave, dear Cora Lee,
And at eve the dewdrop nestles
In the wild flowers over thee.
Chorus
Pale the moonbeams fall at even,
On the green turf over thee,
But thy gentle souls in Heaven,
Farewell, lost one, Cora Lee.
Ringlets bright as golden sunbeams,
Floating DER thy pale, young brow,
And a form that fancy's fair dream
Meier can Aring US one like thou.
No pale marble CLEANS above thee,
Yet how dear that spot to me,
Memory whispers "Still l love thee"
Angel-stolen Cora Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
A necessity.
Haruer'e BazarO

II don't see why this country needs
standing army at all" said Jackson
"It doesn't" said Pilfer. But n "A
has any army at all. II has got 70 be 4
standing one. We're too poor 10 bpy
chairs for IL to sit down on"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
,NDs OWNED BY THE COMPANY.
STOCKS OWNED BY THE COMPANY

Description. p;
American Exchange National Bank stock
Phenix National Bank stock ...............
Metropolitan Trust Company stock ......
United States Mortgage and Trust Com
pany's stock ............ ...s..,..........,..
United States Trust Company's stock .....
Western Union Telegraph Company's
Standard Gas 6 per cent? preferred stock
Standard Gas common stock ...............
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's
STOCK .......s... ..s........ss..s
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
Companys preferred stock .......,.......
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Com
pany's stock ,........... ..,,..:.......,..:.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail-
way Company's stock ....................
Pennsylvania Railroad stock .....,......,.s
-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28

When a young man asks father for his
daughters hand in marriage, if the father
is wise one. he thinks of one thing equal
ly as important as the young mans morals,
social and business standing and intelli-
gence. young man who suffers from ILL
health has no right to marry until his health
is restored. To do Sc is to commit crime
against the human race. While all diseases
NAV not be directly inherited, the constitu-
tional tendency to acquire them is inner
tied If a man is a consumptive, the
chances are that his children will have
weak. uudereized lungs, and predisposi-
tion to acquire the same disease.
The young man who suffers from bron-
chitis, weak lungs, splitting Of blood or any
disease of the air-passages which. if neg
lected leads up to consumption, may take
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with
almost absolute assurance of recovery. It
cures oS per cent. of all cases when taken
in time. 1t soothes and heals the delicate
and sensitive tissues of the air passages and
lungs, checks the cough, facilitates expect
oration, drives out all impurities and dis
ease germs from the tainted blood and
builds new and healthy tissues.
Mr John G. Born. Of 1910 Liberty Ave. Pitts
burgh Pa, writes: Some thirty months ago
from you must tell you am in the last stage
Of conSuIn ptiou.' In December 1895 commenced
taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
I could then only speak in whispers. have
a,n greatly benefited People are surprised to
hear me speak. can halloo. and my voice has
not been as good in eight years My stomach
g7s never in better condition. Formerly could
not eat without suffering very much Immediately
ifter, but now can eat anything"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION.
A Full Set of Six War Memorial Spoons
Absolutely Free to Every Family
in the United States.

For sixty days we'll give absolutely with
out cost full set of six War Memorial
Spoons to every family sending us u cash
order for Household Furniture selected
from our catalogue. no matter whether the
order bs for 81 or $1,000. This means that
we're going to ad fifty thousand names to
our list of permanent customers. We're
going to demonstrate that it pays tc send
direct to the factory for furniture. This
distribution will cost US thousands of dol
lars and make us thousands OF friends.
Each spoon is of a different design Four
U. S B B.ttlcsbips, inclu ling the maine. y
Soldiers in Camp in Cuba, and Moro
Castle
These spoons are not the cheap kind adj
vertised extensively at 81 90 to Sl.50 set.
They are warranted hest coin silver plate
on base Of pure nickel silver (not low
grade brass). They will wear for years
and become priceless heirloom for fntnre
gen, rAtions. Send for copy OF our cata-
logue to. day. You should enclose stamp
or two to help pay postage.
QUAKER VALLEY MFG CO..
:53. :55 & 3j7 West Harrison Street,
Sept. 21--4m. Chicago, Ill.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Richard Wagner as He Was.

The widow Of Richard Wagner
some time ago authorized her hus-
bands lifelong friend, Houston Stew
art Chamberlain, to write, with her
assistance, two articles Oh ''Tbe Per
sonal Side of Richard Wagner Dir.
Chamberlain undeltoo the work,
and The Ladies Home Journal
secured the material. The articles
are singularly valuable in that they
give a complete picture Of the man
in his home and daily life, and con-
tain much new matter, while many
of the illustrations and porti ats have
never been printed. There will be
two articles, His Personal Side"
and 'How He Wrote His Operas"
and the first one will appear in the
October number of the magazine.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Tie State of South Carolina,

Tie State of South Carolina,
County of Lexington.
To the Honorable the Grand Jury,
for Lexington county, for the year
1898:
Your undersigned special commit
tee beg leave to make this our special
report.
We organized and employed j. A.
Muller, Esq, as an expert to make
the special examination to which you
appointed US, and after careful
investigation for three days and a
half submit:
l. We have carefully examined
into each county Office and are glad
to say that we find all accounts we'll
kept aud books we'll balanced with
each officer fully able from funds on
hand to respond to any and all law
full demands that may be made upon
them. And in this connection, while
we appreciate the kindness shown to
as by each county officer, We would
feel that we would be direlict in our
duty not to make special mention Of
Mr.. J. D. Farr, the County School
Commissioner who not only took
pleasure in showing aid explaining
the books and matters pertaining to
lis office, of which we would make
inquiry, but it seemed to give him
pleasure to 60 further and introduced
subjects pertaining to his Office and
give US all the information at his de-
mano in reference thereto.
Before we leave the county school
matter we are glad to congratulate
the county, and We think the county
is due thanks to the members of the
Legislature who pissed the bill
authorizing the Schoo! Commissioner
to set aside one-third of the school
fund for three consecutive years to
meet years deficiency, and thereby
placing our schools upon a cash
basis. For as the matter has s'ood
since 1876, we have been ole year
behind in school funds, and for
several years compelled the teachers
to hypothecate their claims, or wait
a year for their money out OF funds
collected from taxation after their
labor had been performed. To OBJ
viate this in a measure, a special act
was passed few years ago, allowing
the School Commissioner to borrow
as much as $500 to partly meet
this efficiency, but as this curtalled
the school fund by taking away from
it the interest on the amount borrow
ed, which amounted last year to
S547.O5, it worked hardship on the
children as we'll as the teachers.
Under the present system OF retain
ing one third, in three years the bor-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
The State Of South Carolina,

COUN11 OE LEAlNGlON.
By C. F. Leaphart, Esquire, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, JESSE H. DRAFTS
w made suit to me. to grant nj let
ters of administration of the Estate Of and
effects Of Thomas j. Drafts:
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
tors of the said Thomas j. Drafts. lie
ceased, that they be and appear before me,
in the Court of Probate. to be held at Lex
ington G. H., on the Sd day of October,
next. after publication thereof, at l o'clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration Should
hot be granted.
Given under ray hand. this 10Th day Of
September, Ammo Domirl. 1858
C. E. LEAPHART, J. P. L C.
Published on the 2tst day of September.
1888, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w47
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Notice of Dissolution,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the partnership heretofore xisting be-
tween S. A, B Harman and kllian Har-
man. of the Town of lexington, State OF
South Carolina. under the firm name of
Hartman e. Son, was dissolve on the 10Th
day of September. 1898 All debts due the
said partu rship are to be received by the
said kilian Harman and all demands on
the said partnership are to be presented to
him for pay lment
S. A. B. HARMAN.
September Is b, 1898 3wl9.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
The Grand Jury's Report.

Inc Sra1o Jury SsspH''
The State Of South Carolina,
County of Lexington.
In the Court of General Sessions,
September Tern, 1898.
To the Hon. Ernest Gary, Judge
Presiding:
The Grand Jury for the year 1898,
beg leave to submit their report.
We herewith submit as part OF
our report the special report OF CON-
mittee on investigation with our en-
dorsement of the same in full.
Upon examination we find that the
p'aster;ny under the stair case to the
court house has fallen off in places
and recommend that the same be
repaired at once.
It has been called to our attention
that the present arrangement of the
Treasurer's office makes it insecure
for him in times of tax collecting,
owing to the fact that there is moth,
ing to protect him from the crowd
who surround his table upon which
he keeps bis receipt book and money
box. We, therefore, recommend
that some protection in the way of
an iron railing be put up in order to
give him the protection Of which he
stands SO much in need.
We find the county Jail in good
condition and we'll kept, and the
prisoners well cared for.
We find the county poor house in
good condition and the improvements
recommended by US in our last re-
port in a good waJ to completion,
with the inmates well cared for and
satisfied.
1t has come to our notice through
several members of the grand jury
that the public roads III different
parts of the county are in bad con-
dition, and We recommend that the
Supervisor see that those parts are
worked by the local road hands.
From the report of our special
: committee we find that J. A. Muller
has rendered valuable service in the
discharge of their special duty, we
therefore, recommend that he be
paid the sum of $40 for services SO
rendered.
Having passed upon all bills
handed out to US by the Solicitor
and returned the same to him with
our findings thereon, We submit this
as our report after extending our
thanks to the Court, Solicitor and
other officers of the Court for kind
ness shown US.
John A. Griffith, Foreman.
Sept. 21, 1898.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28

Some people imagine that the
world stands still until it has heard
their side of the story.
In the cause Of temperance, as in
every other movement for. good,
prayer is a mighty weapon.
Owing to Russia's naval pro-
gramme, England will build some
new warships to cost S75,O0O,00O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28

dltOr s DOCKS OF Inc county, anu alIel
a careful examination of the CleIk OF
Courts Office for mortgages, judg.
meuts and all other defects to and
encumberauces upon each ones
property, we find that the bonds OF
all are upon sound footing at
present except two as follows:
We find that Z. H. Caughman's
bond as Sheriff of the county, is in
the sum of $4,000, while according
to above calculation the real value OF
his bond only amounts to S5,O33 W.
We also 6nd that E L. Vineyards
bond as Treasurer, is in the sum of
$2o,OOO.O0, while according to said
calculation the real value thereof is
only $6,075OO.
We, therefore, suggest that it be
recommended said bonds be strength
cred at once.
Before we leave the bond matter
we wish to call special attention to
this fact. We find upon examination
that several bonds have the same
party as security, and in ore instance
we find one bondsman only return
ing $3.50 90 worth of personal
property and $s,s4O.O0 worth of real
estate, making total, less his right
of homestead exemption, Of Sl3,92O.-
90, and upon three bonds aggregat-
ing $35,O0000. In this instance as
in one other, we divided the value of
his property into three parts and
gave each bond the benefit of that
one-third.
We do not think, however, this is
exactly safe in matters of this kind
and we therefore suggest that it be
recommended, in order to obviate
this difficulty and to be more in ac-
cordance with the law governing
official bonds, that sureties be only
accepted on one official bond at
time.
There is one ether matter we wish
to call your attention to in reference
to the dispensary. Upon examlna-
ton we found in the, expense account
between six and seven dollars
charged to breakage every quarter,
and upon inquiry we found that one
of the county board is required to be
present whenever cases as shipped
from the State Dispensary are open
ed and any breakage found then is
chargeable to the State and credit
given therefor, but some times it
happens that bottles of whiskey are
allowed to pass, which upon close in
epection is found to be very druggy
and even flies have been found to be
in the bottle, as these articles are
unsaleable it becomes loss to the
county when it should be charged to
the State and credit given the county
upon the original bills. We, there
fore, suggest that it be recommended
to the county board to be more care
full in their examinations hereafter.
Upon examination of the Judge OF
Probate's Office we found valuable
records thrown into box relating to
estates from the old Commissioner in
Equity's office. We suggest that it
be recommended that these papers
be properly assorted, tabled and
filed away.
Respectfully submitted,
John A: Griffith,
fRlo. D,,f
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Returns Many Thanks.

Kindly allow me space in your
columns to express my heartfelt
thanks to all those who were so kind
to me during my late trouble. Their
many acts of kindness and thought
full attention will always be CRATE
fully cherished by me and mine and
1 pray God to abundautly bless
them in all their undertaking.
Respectfully,
J. Nc johnson.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Look! A Stitch in Time

Saves nine Hughes Tonic tDewimrroved
taste pleasantly. taken in early Spring and
Fall prevents Chiils, Dengue and Ma!ari Il
Fevers Acts OH the liver tones up the
system. Better than Qlinlne. Guaranteed,
try it, At druggists SOC. and Sl.OO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
A Wonderful Discovery.

wonderful Dfscovery.
The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bittcrs is sold by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Warming.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ George Hall. colored. my son. who is
about Is years of age, lett home and wan
dered eff on the 18th day of September.
1898, against my earnest commands and l
now hereby positively forbid any one lrom
giving him employment or harboring him
IN any manner whatever The law will GER
tainly be enforced against any one dis
regarding this notice.
ELLA HALL.
September %. 1898 - 3x4S.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Final Discharge.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TOPPER
~ sons int, crested that I will apply to
the Hon. C. E Leaphart, Judge OF Probate
in and for the County of Lexington, State
OF ou,h Carolina, on tie goth day OF Oc-
tober, 1893. for final discharge as Ad
ministratrix of the Estlte Of George h.
Epting, deceased.
Mrs s. E. MOS, Admrx.
September II, 1893. 5w49.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
For Sale.

As ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES :
n tate OF -. ? Shealy. I will sell pubic
oltcry, on the 18th day of October, 1898,
at b .lentine. on the Columbia, NewberrJ
and Lanrt rs Railroad, commencing at 10
il. H. the following personal property; 20
Eorse Engine and Boiler; one Saw Mill. one
12-horse Engine and boiler; three Horses;
Blacksmith Tool; lot of brick, Timber,
etc. Parties indebted to the said Estate
must make payment by the above date or
their account will be placed in the hands of
an attorney.
F.. SHEALY Administrator.
September u, lS9S-2w47.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Examination of Teachers.

OFFICE OF
co. SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION.
LEXINGTON COUNTY,
TlHE NEXT REGULAR EXAMINA
i tion of applicants for teachers county
certificate of qualification will be he'd at
Lexington c. H., Friday, October 81, 1898,
conn encing at o'clock a. nj. Applicants
are requested to be on hand promptly.
JOHN D. FARR.
County Superintendent Of Education.
5w-49
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Land for Sale.

WE OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE
w the following land:
Home tract, f25 acres, abont two horse
farm opened. On The place is fine water
power with dam already built 1t has two
settlements, good farming lands.
Tract No. 2,-197 acres about 140 acres
woods land with new dwelling and neces-
sary out buildings; open land enough for
two horses.
Tract No. 3-179 acres, all timber and
we'll watered.
The above land is located about two
miles from Swansea. Terms reasonable.
Apply to either
SAML. HARSEY.
j. ZEB. HUTTO.
Swansea, S c.
April 81, l89S-tf
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
TAX COLLECTION.

WILL ATTEND THE Fol LOWING
/ mentioned places tor the purpose OF
receiving taxes for the fiscal year 1893, viz:
Lexington C. II from 18th to 30sh Octo-
Der, 1893. inclusive.
Josh ShealyS, afternoon. Oct. 81, 1898
Chaplin, November l. 1898.
Gross Roads, morning, Nov. I'd.
Peak. afternoon, Nov. I'd.
Spring Hill. morning, Nov. 3rd.
White r ok. afternoon, Nov 3rd
Irmo, Nov. 4th.
SAKE Gotba Mills. morning. Nov. 5th.
Bars Landing. afternoon, Nov. 9TH.
D. F. Suumperts $. afternoon, Nov. 7th.
Castor, afternoon. Nov. Sth
JOS w. Reedel $, morning Nov. 9th.
J.J. Mack's. afternoon, Nov. 9th.
Swansea Nov. 10th.
Sandy RIM. morning, Nov. llth.
". n. Martin $, afternoon. Nov. 1lth.
B:ookland. Nov. 18th.
G F. kclsler's, morning, Nov. l4th.
Craps Mill, afternoon. Nov. l4th.
Lewiedale morning, Nov II b.
Summit afternoon. Nov. oath.
Ieesville, Nov. 25th
B.tesburg. Nov. 26!h.
Samaria morning, Nov. 9th.
Lexington e. H.. from 2S;h November to
3lst of December, 1898, ut which time the
Tax Book Will close and the Is per cent.
penalty will be added.
For State purposes, five mills. .. 5
O." Constitutional School tax. ..
"Ordinar, County tax ......
p,>t Jndehte6nf SIS
Total al................ mills H.
For interest on RalIload Bonds in Fork
Township, two mills ~.
For interest on Railroad Bonds in Broad
River and Saluda Townships, two and one
fourth mi Is (91)
For retiring Railroad Bonds in each Of
the above townships, one mill (n.
For Attorneys fees in each OF the above
townships, one and oue-tourth mills ID.
E. l. WINGARD,
Treasurer Lexington Co., s. G.
Sent 90 1888 td
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
Cotton Market.

Lexington, September 28th.-43
to 5 cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28

Cotton of twelve different colors
are grown in Peru.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
a Little Higher. i'll Price -.


huredy and hroo1
he noN best Sod by all
KG(K HILL If he will do because the
him clpDrap stuff Well
ugeta agenulne iO(k IlI.L al
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-28
EVERY DIY Is | BARGAIN DAY.!
--EINE ON EAEIZ-
Rack Hill. S. G.

RockII Blogy Co.. China Grove n u o-4-to
RockiI
Single Leaf and
finest dn
4
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-18
PULPIT FROM WHICH
WESLEY PREACHED.

In nearly all the churches of Eng
land will be found relics Of the days
long gone by. None, however, is OF
more interest than those in the little
Church Of South Leigh, in Oxfordshire
In fact, there are three relics of con-
siderable Importance in that lovely lit
tie edifice Among these is an interest
ing century which was brought to light
a few years ago. 1t represents the
Judgment of Souls" and is painted
on one Of the side walls.
While the visitor is naturally at
tracted to this queer painting he usu-
ally is more interested in little wood
en- pulpit standing at one side of the
church near the altar rail. 1t has an
unimportant appearance, and it is not
until the visitor has examined the little
polished brass plate that he begins to