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The leader., 1899-08-09

The Masonic craft of Mississippi are
notified that all the functions of tht
til further notice, on the deputy grand
master, III. ii. Folk, Lumbcrton. Miss.
The duties of Major Starting as en-
gineer OF the Mississippi river commits
sion, are such as will demand most of
his time for several months to come, so
that he is unable to give due attention
to the large amount of correspondence
addressed to him as grand master.
The leader., 1899-08-09

Experience is developing some de-
fects in the primary election law. The
Aberdeen Examiner suggests an amend
ment that will require the primaries or
nominating conventions to be held in
all of the counties on the same day.
This. it says, will put an end to the
touring of the commonwealth by
armies of strikers and campaign man
ayers who go from polling place to poll
ing place, from the beginning to the
end of the voting season."
The leader., 1899-08-09

Mr.. +. FL. Triplett, of Leake county.
candidate for railroad commissioners
aied at New Albany while prosecuting
his canvass
The leader., 1899-08-09

The city of Jackson should no longer
defer the erection of an auditorium. or
public hall, for the accommodation of
great assemblies. 1t is said that
blessings brighten as they take their
fight and this may be the experience
when the Democratic State convention
of 1902 shall be called to meet else
where.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

The many friends of George H.
Swygert, who graduated at Clemson
College a year ago, will be glad to
hear, no doubt, that he is and has
been since last May in Washington,
D. c., engaged in the civil service Of
the government. Through the inf
ence of Senator Tlllman he obtained
this position, which gives him the
handsome salary of $1,000 a year,
He is the youngest son of Capt. Geo.
S. Swygert, Of Selwood, who is one Of
our most prominent citizens and best
farmers, went with him at the oper-
ing of the institution, where he
remained four years and by good
conduct and close application won
the respect and esteem of the whole
college. He graduated as Vice Presi-
dent in his class, carried away the
gold medal as the best drilled Cap
tain and his company was presented
with a handsome flag as being the
best drilled company.
George spent Christmas under the
parental roof after an absence of two
years and returned on the second OF
January TO his duties in Washington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Regardless Of Age.

The kidneys are responsible for more
sickness. suffering, and deaths than any
| other organs of the body.
A majority of the ills affecting people
to-day is traceable to kidney trouble, 1t
pervades all classes of society, in all eli,
mates, regardless of age. sex or condition.
The symptoms of kidney trouble are
| unmistakable, such as rhennati I'M, neural.
gia sleeplessness, plin or dull ache in the
back, a desire to urinate often day or night,
profuse or scanty supply.
Uric acid, or brick-dust deposit in urine
are signs of clogged kidneys, causing
poisoned and germ-til'ed blood. Some
times the heart acts badly, and tube casts
(wasting Of the kidreys) are found in the
urine, which if neglected will result in
Bright's Disease, the most dangerous form
OF kidney trouble.
All these symptoms and conditions are
promptly removed under the influence Of
Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. 1t has a
world wide reputation for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
No one need be long without it as it is
so easy to get at any drug store at fifty
| cents or one dollar. You can Lave a San
| pie bottle Of this wonderful discovery
Swanp.Root, ard a book telling all abou,
it, both sent to yoa ABSOLUTELY free BY
mail. Send your address to DR.. kilmer 4
Co., Binghamton, \ y, aud kindly men.
| ton that you read this liberal offer IN the
Lexington Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
47E{s ISIIS3l3si
IN CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. len
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use Sl
G in time. Sold by druggists ~
CONSUMPTION

The County Board Of Commits
sioners will receive sealed bids up to
and including the first Monday in
March until 10 o'clock a. m, for
steward of the poor house, physician
of Jail and poor house, overseer and
guard of chain gang and county
printing. See advertisement else
where.
There is some talk of re,organ;z-
ing the valient and fam BUS Scuffle-
town Guards, which did such bril-
liant and effective work on Twelve
Mile creek during the Spanish Amer
lean war. Their object now is to
prevent Aguinaldo from entering
Factory Bay.
Mr.. Ebert Hall, died at his home
in this county last Thursday. He
had been in feeble health for some
time having received a pnalytic
stroke from the effects of which he
never fully recovered. He was an
estimable man, an exemplary Chris
tian and a good neighbor, and his
| death is a loss to the community in
which he resided.
Henry Vineyard, colored, a mighty
hunter of the Saluda swamps, came
across a drove of seven wild turkeys,
one day during the late freeze, and
succeeded in bagging all seven Of
them. 1t is solemnly affirmed that
Henry can trail and catch more
pcssums than any FIVE men in the
county can. Great is this Nimrod
of the expiring days of the Nine
teenth Century.
The March Number of The Delin-
eator is called the Early Spring
Number, and commends itself 10
subscribers as a wonderfully com
plete epitome Of what is to be the
vogue in every department Ct dress
for the coming season. The Liter
airy f. atures are Ct exceptional merit
and the household and social discus
siops marked by a singular quality
Of originality and utility. Subscrip,
ton price 81 90 a year or Is cents a
copy. Address The Buttelick Pub
Itching Co., lLimited), at I to II
] West Thirteenth Street, New York.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
The Right Remedy Will
Danish it Forever.

If you would forever be rid of
the aches and pains, and some
times the fortunes produced by
Rheumatism, YOU must take the
right remedy. Those who con-
tinue to suffer are relying upon
remedies which do not reach their
trouble. The doctors treatment
always consists Of potash and
mercury, which only intensity the
disease. causing the joints to stiff
cn and the bones to ache. besides
seriously impairing the digestive
organs.
rheumatism is a disordered state OF
the blood. and the only cure for it is a
real blood remedy. Swift'S Specific q.
s. s. goeS down to the very bottom OF
nil diseases of the blood. and promptly
cures cases that other remedies can not
reach.
Mr., +. X. :. Clinkenbeard. n promi-
ncnt attorney Of Mt. Sterling, ky..
writes:
1.-TWO years ngo ] was a great sufferer
from Rheumatism. | had tried every
remedy | could hear of except :. :. ;.
had been to Hot Springs. Ark. where
| remained for twelve weeks under
treatment, but exper need no perma-
nent relief, and retu ned home, be-
lieving that l would he a sufferer as
long as I lived. At Il time when my
pains were almost unbearable, ]
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Send for Estimates

Persons contemplating the erection
of a building, should first write to
the Perkins Manufacturing Company
of Augusta, Ga, for estimates of
high grade ceiling, flooring, blinds,
doors, sash and all kinds of plain and
ornamental woodwork. Their work is
the best and their prices are the
cheapest. They a promptly sup.
ply anything in the builders line and
guarantee satisfaction. They want
to supply every body with the best
materials and will do 80 at remark
ably low figures if given an oppor-
tunity to do so Money can be
saved by first getting their estimates
before purch ssiDg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Canning Factory.

For sometime past we have been
~endeavoring to induce some one to e.
tablish a canning factory at this place
because the field for such an industry
is promising and inviting and that
there was big money in it for those who
had the faith, the enterprise and the
perseverance to push it on to success.
We are, therefore, glad to state on
most reliable information that two OF
Lexington's most enterprising ard
energetic young men have decided
to take hold of the business and
have completed all necessary arrange
ments for its early starting up.
Messrs. Henry W. Barre and ST.
mon Taylor will have the manage
ment of the canning factory in hand
and will have it in operation during
the coming vegetable and fruit sea-
son.. It will be located neal the resi-.
dence ct MIR. W. W. Barre, and they
will be prepared to con all kinds OF
fruit and vegetables at the shortest no.
tice and on The most reasonable terms.
The outfit will be first class and
satisfaction guaranteed. We advise
our farmers and lady readers to plant
such berries and vegetables as are
suitable for canning and give these
deserving young men a large and
substantial patronage.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Beard Of County Co nmissioners.

Messrs. George A. Hammer and
George A. Shealy. having received
their commissions as county com
missioners and having qualified az
such, met in their ofite Monday
with Supervisor Koon and proceeded
to organize. Frand E. Dreher, Esq
was reelected Clerk of the Board,
which is a fitting recognition OF the
acceptable name in which he dis
charged the duties during the last
term.
The official bond of Mr.. G.. A. Der.
rick, the newly appointed County
Auditor, was received, considered
and approved. He took charge q
his office today, and we are satisfied
be will make a competent and ef
6cient Auditor. In retiring to pri.
vate life, Mr.. NJ. D. Hartman carries
with him the knowledge that be has
hong and faithfully served the people
and has the confidence and respect
of a host cf friends.
This was about all the business OF
public interest that was transacted
and the Board adj burned to meet
again on the first Monday in March.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

Township B:ards Ct Equalization
At the recommendation Of L"xip; ]
ton county's delegation in the Gen
eral Assembly, tie Governor has
appointed the following named gen
tlemen as the new Township Boards
, of Assessors:
Broad River--Jos. ". Eargle, O.
L. Mayer, Noah E. Shealy.
Saluda-J. c.. Fulmer, j. Will
Mayer, S. P. Lindler.
Fork-I. H. Nunamaker, Robert
T. Hook, Arthur n. Dteher.
Congaree-A. L. Hook, 7. j. Roof
VIM. n. Martin.
Lexington-Jobn N. Caughmap,
Jeff L. Drafts, John G.. Zenker.
Hollow Creeks. S. Lindler, ?. G.
keisler, Nathan OXneI.
Gilbert Hollow-S. E. Taylor, J.
! Walter Keisler, Joseph Hlte.
! Chipquepin-Jos. A. West, J. T.
Sawyer, W. B. Hite.
Black Creek-J. Feaster Lyles,
John Scho6eld, ". J. CAN'T.
Boiling Springs-Belton D. Clark,
Sol ]. Miller, W. Noah Lucas.
Plat Springs-D. E. Craft, J. E.
Goodwin, A. r. Sigbtler.
Bull Swamp-T. ". Craft, j. W.
Reeder, G. j. King.
Sandy Run-Nstban B. Wanna
maker, Lee Muller, Thos. R. Davis.
The Boards of Assessors for the
towns have not as yet been an
nounced.
The chairman of each Board will
call at the office Of the County Au-
ditor for. the tax returns of their re-
spective townships and instructions
at any time after the 1st OF March
and between the 7th of said month,
on which latter date the Township
Boards will meet at some convenient
place in their respective townships to
pass upon the returns.
The County Beard Of Equalization
is composed of the chairman Of the
several Townships Boards, and will
meet at this place on the 2S,h day of
March.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Irmo Dots.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

Since my last, we have had a visit
from the great north king Of winter.
He pulled the murcury away down
below zero to a point that has never
been reached before in this country,
and made us feel as if We were a
thousand miles nearer the north pole.
We are glad he has gone, and we
sincerely hope he will stay at home
after this, as We are not very we'll
prepared to entertain his excellency.
Miss Title Nuuamaker Of our town,
who has been visiting relatives and
friends in Brookland and Columbia,
returned home Saturday.
Mr.. J. T. Addison of this place is
quite sick, but we hope he will soon
be up again.
MIR. Perry Bouknight and wife, of
Newberry, are visiting relatives at
this place.
Miss Martha Bouknight has been
sick, but is up again.
Surely some Of our farmers have
at last awoke to the realization that
bought fertilizers and five cents
cotton don't 60 very we'll together, as
only one car load has been received
here 80 far. We hope that the
country is undergoing a revolution
that is soon to end to the great
benefit of our people.
It looks now as if u little town
is going TO get a boom on it. MIR.
Chas. P. Robinson is going right
ahead getting his saving outfit in
order in the southern suburbs OF our
town, and has commenced the erec-
ton of a large dwelling and other
buildings on Woodrow street: It is
rumored that he also entertains the
idea of erecting a fine roller mill and
a set of battery gins at this place in
the near future.
Messrs. Charlie Conner & Co OF
Swansea, have purchased a fine lot
of timber near here and will make
this headquarters for their naval
stores. We gladly welcome all Il
these gentlemen. II.
Feb 20, 1899.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Acts Ratified.

Among the bills ratified are the
following:
To provide for the increase and
decrease in capital stocks of certain
corporations.
To reduce the number of magis-
trates and constables for Lexington
county.
To amend the received statutes as
relates to plaintiff claim.
To amend the cotton weighers act
To amend the road law.
To declare the law in distress for
rent.
Fixing the time for which ohj~c-
tons to jurors must be made.
To amend the law as to sealed in
struments.
To amend the law providing for
the formation of new counties.
To amend the law fixing the time
of holding circuit courts.
To empower the state board of
health to enforce vaccination.
To amend the law relating to the
sinking fund.
To amend the revised statutes as
regards vacancies in county offices.
The Senate notified the House that
it had continued until next session a
number of House measures, among
them bills relating to protection
against frauds at elections; the pawn
brokers' license, and the Oconee dis
pensary amendments.
The House passed the county
government bill prepared by the
joint committee, and both Houses
adopted the bill relating to the divis'
ion of dispensary funds among the
Dlblic schools.
Nineteen third reading bills were
passed at one session. They were
all Senate bills, and were few amend
ments. Consequently the engross-
ing department has work enough to
keep every clerk busy enrolling the
bills as acts for ratification.
The Legislature adjourned yester-
day, sine die.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

Tom Harris, a former and faithful
servant Of the late Henry Meetze,
died at his home, up on the river,
Monday of Ia t week and was buried
in New Bethel A NJ. E, graveyard
on the following Friday. His re
mains were kept such a length OF
time on account of the weather. He
was nearly 81 years Of age. He bad
the respect and confidence of bis
white friends.
Judge Andrew Crawford, q promi.
nent member of the Columbia bar,
was in town yesterday on profes
sional business. The Judge is SO
popular in this county that he enjoys
a large and increasing practice in
the Sand Hill courts, and even the
biggest Jack, the largest trout and
the fattest mollie in Gantt's pond
contend with each other to get caught
on his hook.
Mr.. BaJlis Monts, son Of Mr.. j.
Thomas Monts, died last Thursday
Of typhoid fever. He had been sick
for several weeks with this disease.
He was something over 81 years Of
age and bore the reputation of being
a quiet and ~peaceable yourg man CT
Industrious habits and pleasant ad
dress. He was very popular with
both old and young folks and he will
be greatly missed by his large circle
Of acquaintance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

Guinea pigs are an interesting lit
tie pet for the children; are easy to
keep, thrive and do well. They are
perfectly harmless and quite profit
able; theJ will rid any building from
rats that they might be put in. Per
pair, so cents. Address Rice B.
Hartman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
MENTS.
FOR A SENATOR.

. Knowing the vacancy that has occurred
by D. J. Gr:fith's acceptance OF the Super
%intendency OF State Peuitentiary. we, the
friends of W. H F. RASr, nominate him
as a candidate for State senator. knowing
Lis ability and experience to fill the position,
We also pledge HIM to abide the result o
the primary.
The friends OF DR.. W. T. BR )OkER,
approaching his former services in the
Legislature and knowing his patriotic DC
votion to the county, feel assured that be
would prove a most competent and able
Senator. and feel a pride and pleasure in
nominating him to ill the unexpired tenn
for Senator in the &C m ng c'ectlun.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Home and Fam

By special arrangements We offer
The Home and Farm, the leading
farm and home paper, published in
Louisville. Ky, and the Dispatch for
sr.25. Those of our subscribers who
desire to subscribe for the Home and
Farm, can do so by sending Zoe in
silver or stamps to this office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Masonic.

A Regular Communication of Sin
clair Lodge, No. 154, AIM, will
convene in Masonic Hall, at Sinclair,
s. c., Saturday, February rs, 1899,
at 2 o'clock p. m. A full attendance
is earnestly requested.
J. B. Shealy, Master.
February 6, 1899.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
The Disnatch lfice was lit up MOI

The Dispatch cfhce was lit up Mon
day by the radient courtenance Of
our old friend Luther Smith, from
o 'er in the fair laud %beyond,he swell
ing Ssluda.
Some of our people are hugging
the delusive idea to their bosoms
that we will have no more cold and
| disagreeable weather this season.
Wait and see.
H A. Spann, qualified admins
traitor of the Estate of Mrs. Sallie
Dent, deceased, gives notice TO
debtors and creditors to make pay.
ment and present their claims.
During court week you will find
nice, fresh bakers bread, tea buns,
cakes and crackers, at the Bazaar.
It is given up as an undisputed
fact that T. B. Aughtry & Co., Co.
lumbia, keep the best, most durable
and the cheapest stock of buggies,
wagons and road carts to be found
in that city.
The free term of the public school
at the Lexington Classical Institute,
will close Friday. 1t was to have
closed last Friday, but on account of
the snow no school was taught the
| whole Of that week.
The Court of Sessions adjourned
sine die yesterday. The Court of
Common Pleas will not be called
until Tuesday, the 9th, when jurors
and witnesses will be expected to
answer promptly to their names.
Dr.. D. NJ. Crosson, a prominent
physician of Leesville, was in town
yesterday looking as pleasing, jovial
and handsome as ever. The Doctor
has many warm friends at this place,
who are always glad to see him.
Planters will be delighted to learn
that they al purchase the best and
most reliable seeds at Lorick e. Low
rance, Columbia. For freshness,
purity and cheapness, they cannot
be excelled.
Mr.. J. NJ. Shealy, foreman of Oar
News Letter, of Summit, paid the
Dispatch a pleasant visit last Mon
day. He is here in attendance upon
court as a States witness in the
Mary Lybrand murder case
Smokers who attend court will find
the very best cigars, pipes and to-
bacco at the Bazaar.
Mrs. Rosa Lee, nee Hartman, and
her husband, who have been residing
at Bedford, Va, since their marriage
sometime last June, have decided
that there is no State like South
Carolina and no county like Lexing-
ton and will reside at this place in
the future.
We. understand that during an
alteration between two men at Red
Bank, one cut the other severely in
the head with a knife. The blade
entered the top of the head and with
a downward stroke laid open the ear
and stopped in the neck under the
jaw.
Some few of our subscribers
thought enough of US 10 walk up to
the Captains desk and settle their
accounts during the past week. They
returned to their homes with clear
consciences and left Us with a happy
heart. Would that more delinquents
wonld have done likewisa
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Notice..

1 IL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
n against the Estate OF Mr., Sallie Dent,
deceased, Will please rend"r al account OF
their demands daily attested, to me on or
before March Is. 1899, and all persons in
debted thereto will make pay mcnt by that
time.
II. \. SPANN. G G G. 7. and G. S,
@ al fled Administrator.
Eelrlary ~, lS?3.- 3Sl1.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

ESTRAYFD OR STOLEN ESTRAl-
IL cd or was stolen, on Sunday night,
February 10. from the bonSe OF George
Vineyard. cnlored, ut A,tLnrs Station. a
large dark brown horse mule. with light
Town mouth. white spot hame marks and
b%arefooted. A liberal reward will be pad
for his delivery. or inf r'natlon OF his
whereabouts, by Walter Leaphart, Lex
inqton. S. G.
February -, 1899. -2wlG.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

Rheumatism.

CHANGED to read your advertisement
and was impressed with it so much
that I decided to try S. S. 5. L took
eleven bottles and was entirely relieved
Of all pain and cured permanently.
When l began to take 9. s. S. 1 was
unable to sit or stand with any ease,
and could not sleep. Since taking the
last dose | have had no return Of the
Rheumatism. and ! take great pleas
ure in recommending S. $. s to any
one who has the misfortune to suffer
with this disabling disease
SIS. is the only cure for Rheu-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
For Sale Cheap.

Single comb White Leghorn cocks
Best stock. Lowest prices. Cross
your 10 fowls and improve
breed and make extra layers. Il
cents each. Apply to Rice B. Har:
man.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Court corstah'es.

The following named persons were
the court constables: Morgan Caugh-
man, Hampton Hammer, Ed. Kleckly,
D. E. Ballentire, John ". Fry and
T. S. Hartman. Johnnie Sox was the
ticket boy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
For Sale.

A lot on lower main street, ION t. 9
factory hill) on which there lisa new
dwelling and store house. For
price and terms, apply to
J. W. Hicks.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Notice, T]respassers.

LII PERSONS ARE Fl REBY WARN,
a ed not to fish. hunt or trespasS in any
manner whutever g.: our plantations OF
Congarer river which adi 'ins each other
as the law will positively b: enforced aSain''
all such trtSpasSers.
D. W KINSLER.' S G. ktNSl Err.
WILLIE JONES. JOHN TAYLOR.
A. II. TAYLOR. JOHN ~. LONG.
r. W. CAYCE
February 81, is = lwlS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22

NOTICE TO TRE>PASSERS.- AL l.
y persons are hereby Motif, ii not to tres
pass on the land owned by the undersigned,
by cutting trees, hauling wood off the land,
| gltwood and straw. or in any manner
VII l.ever. The law will positively lie en-
forced against all trcspls:ers. Nora l..
Drcher. Matte c. Hipp. LEILA Hip
February 81, 1892. AVIS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Health Hint.

Life is not to live, but to be we'll
Enjoy life and good health by taking
Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kid
neys, the great regulator of the sys-
tenn. 25c.