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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
A Mysterious Killing.

The news Of the assassination Of
Mr.. W. Pat Bowers, a we'll known
and prosperous farmer who resided
in Piney Woods section Of this
county, over in the Fork, which oc
Cured at the Old Gate place, near
Bennett Fricks on the Bush river
road, last Saturday, about l o'clock
in the afternoon at the hands Of an
unknown party. Mr.. B)wers had
been to Little Mountain for the pur-
pose of transacting his regular busl-
ness and was returning to his home
| in this county in his buggy when he
met his tragic and untimely end.
From what can be learned from
the mcagre accounts of the deplor
able afflir it seems that when Mr..
Bowers reached a pine thicket on tie
road, and about two miles from his
bone, some one from the road side
fired lead CT No. . shot, which took
effect in the body Of Mr.. Bowers.
It is said that negro, who was
living nearby heard someone eXclaim,
20, Lord" Mr.. Bowers was shot
three times, in bis back, thigh and
hips. 1t is supposed that after the
assassin fired the first shot Mr..
Bowers fell from his buggy and the
assassin deliberately walked up to
the PROSTATE form and fred two
more sbcts, as his head, neck, Jaw,
shoulder and shirt were powder
stained which showed that they
must have been fred at close range
and in corroboration Of this theory
two empty shells were found near
where the body Of the murdered
man lay. There was only one track
discernable in the immediate vicinity
of the murder, which naturally leads
to the supposition that only one per-
son committed the deed. It is also
supposed that the first shot took
effect in Mr.. Bowers thigh, some of
the shot passing through the dash
board, and some hitting the horse,
which caused it to whirl and run
away and was caught by Mr.. Frick,
who, thinking that something had
befallen his friend, had his horse
saddled and started out to investi-
gate with the result Of finding the
bullet riddled and terribly mapgled
body Of Mr.. Bowers at the place
mentioned above.
Magistrate Sweetenberg summon
ed jury Of irquest, who after hear
ing all the evidence then obtairab:e,
returned verdict that W P.Bowers
came to his death from gun shot
wounds at the hands Of parties un-
known to the jury.
Mr.. Bowers had friends as we'll as
enemies in the neighborhood in which
he resided, but suspicion as yet rest
upon no one. He was about A.
years of age and leaves a wife and
several children. His funeral took
place Sunday at St. Peters, (Piney
Woods) church, Rev. A. r Brck off
ciating and his remains were inferred
in the cemetery Herewith connected
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Picnic at Hebron.

There will be a Sunday school
picnic at Hebron church on Satur-
dav, Goth inst. The church extends
q cordial Invitation to the Sunday
schools OF Lexington, Horeb and
Shiloh. The ladies of the church
will serve ice cream on that occasion,
the proceeds Of which will be appro-
priated to the purchasing Of library
for the church and will be thankful
to have tie patronage Of the public.
W. NJ. Harden, ?. G.
Lexington, S. c., July l8, 1899.
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childrens' Day III Beshel Charge.

childrens' Day in Besh:l Charge.
The United Ctildrens' Day service
in Bethel Lutheran charge, will be
held this year in Bethel High Hiil)
church, August l7:h An elaborate
program has been arranged, in
which about $50 scholars will partic:-
pate. They are now being drilled
by the pastor, Rev. S G. Ballentine.
A picnic dinner will be enjoyed.
About 1900 persons will likely OF,
tend. All arc invited.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
PEsCIL And SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There bv q Dispatch Man.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
No rain in sight yet.
Lemon, lemons, at the Bazaar.
| Everything is suffering greatly fol
| rain.
It is said that every dog has its
day and it is dog days now.
Wanted-1O,O0O first class cross
ties. Chas. f. Corley, Lexington
S. G.
Invitations are out for a basket
picnic at Barre's upper mill, On The
27th.
We are losing no sleep over the
proposed absorption of Lexington
county.
Mrs. W. P. Roof has been visiting
relatives in the sand hill section of
the county.
Judge D. E. Clark was in town
Monday and reports everything quiet
on Black creek.
Prof. Arthur F. Harman is teach
ing a successful school at St. Johr,
white church).
Dixie Lodge No. 81, I O. O. F.,
ill have its regular meeting this
evening at s o'clock.
The Misses Morgan, of Savannsb,
Ga, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J.
E. Hendrix, at this place.
Gardens, truck and some field
crops are literally burnt up here
abouts by the intense heat.
Lexington Lodge, No. 152, A. F.
NJ. will meet next Saturday in the
Lodge room, at 2 p. N. sharp.
Mr.. Willie D. George has returned
from Clemson and is now spending
his vacation under the parental roof.
Applicants for Winthrop will
notice that the examination will be
held on Friday, July 2lst, at 8 a. m.
The people around Amick's Ferry
will be treated to No. l barbecue
on the 21st by Mr.. James D. Lang
ford.
Fishing canes, and full line of
hooks, lines, corks, bobs, and a large
variety of trot lines for river or pond,
for sale at the Bazaar.
There will be prayer meeting in
the Methodist church in this place
tomorrow evening at s p. m. The
public is cordially invited.
Misses Florence and TAns Meetze
left for Virginia and Washington
last Monday afternoon, on ten days
visit to relatives in those places.
Mr.. S. P. George has completed
the erection of the roller -four mill at
Denmark, and it is now in working
order and gives entire satisfaction.
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St. Stephens Congregation.

The place OF divine services for the
immediate future of St. Stephens
congregation will be in the Episco-
pal chapel. Our congregation and
the public may expect services at
that chapel every Sunday morning
at II o'clock, except on fifth Sun,
days.
Sunday school service every Sun
day morning, at $3.50, at the Episco-
pal chapel.
Pastor J. G.. Graichen.
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Buis,'s New Crop Turnip Seed.

My supply of new crop tuinip
seed has arrived. Buy your seed
now so that when tie rain comes
you will be ready 10 plant them. 1
weigh them to suit your own COZ
yenience. Julian F.. Hartmann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
MASONIC.

a A REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~rof Lexington Lodge, No. 152'
IVA. F. NJ, will be held on
Saturday, July 22nd, 1899, at 3
o'clock p. m. Members will please
be prompt in attendance.
By order of the W. n.
G.. NJ. HARMAN, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
70 Ice Consumers.

Solely for the accommodation Of
the perspiring public the Bazaar
will sell ice on Sundays from IL to l
o'clock. Positively no ice will be
sold only during this hour excep! in
case of sickness.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
Barbecue.

WE VI L FURNISH A FIRST
W c. $ y rbecue With refreshments,
at ". q h're!'s place on the Calk read,
near AmicA's ferry, on saturday. August
18th. Candidates for the Senate anl
other sp,akerS will be present to address
;hc rcoilo. Charges for dinner reasonable.
J. NJ KDCN
J G. SHIREY.
D. D. AMICK.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
Barbecue.

r WILL FURNI>H GDCDLY BAR
L bccne on tie Sd ay OF August. 1899.
Il, nv residence The candidates for the
Scus.e VIII be present, also other speakers
to address the leo!le Charges for dinner
reasonable
C. R. RISH
June q 1>9.. 5w:S
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
Campaign Meetings.

Campaign Meetings.
Leesville, August 1st.
G r Rish's, August 3rd.
CASTOR, August 4th.
Brookland, August 5th.
Irmo, August Oh.
Chaplin, August 10th.
Lexington, August 18th.
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The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. 1899
index to New Advertisements.

Proclamaticn-By the Governor.
C.tation-Ge,. S. Drafts.
Report-Csrolina National Bank.
Trespass Notice-C. S. Rauch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19

@-N0tices aciU be inserted
dm the Local department ut
the uniform price OF 3 cents
per- line, to one and all. "a
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w Class barbecue and refreshments at
L <ing'cn cD Campaign DAY, August -,
Sy9 Music b. the Il H. C. Brass Band.
Dlnuer clarc, S 2, ceo's
J ARTHUR HARMAN.
J ALTER SOX.
Juus 2l-td.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-07-19
Barbecue.
Barbecue.

WE Will FURNI H A FIRST
w Glass Barbecue and refreshments.
at the residence Of kenhen ". k!e key. Oh
>aturday. August ~. 1899 The neiehbor-
hood is eSpeciall, invited to attend, have
pleasant chat and epioy good dinner.
Music ard dancing tor the young folk.
Dinner charges 25r and 35c
RI tUBtN w. kLECkLI.
HENRY BUFF.
Iu1y g. - 80
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

MANILA, April II, 1890 A. Mn
jor-General Lawton.s expedition to tn
Laguna de Bay district re-embarloei
last evening, anchored for the nigh
at the head of the river Pasig an
reached Manila this morning, bringin.
all the men and the captured insurgents
boats and the distribution of the procla
nation, emphasized by lesson o
Ammeriean power throughout the lax.
region, have been attained.
General Lawton Immediately bagar
preparations for an important expeditio
on land.
No fighting has occurred ON the lala
for three days.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Pence Nrar ". Nrnr.

MANILA, April 9.--General In arda
today said that a committee hal BEEN
appointed by Ag,nnaldo u confer with
the American commissioners and eadea.
vor to obtain as large autonomous
rights for the Filipinos as possible, tc
restore peace to insist that only Ameri.
cans and Filipnos shall hold the officers.
WASHINGTON, April l7.-The authori-
ties believe the above report true and
that the settlement of the Filipino strife
is near.
New YORK. April ia cable to the
Sun from Manila. dated April II, 4:55
P. NJ, says: The insurgent govern
ment is reported to have been removed
to Tarlac, forty seven miles north
The force of American troops at Calum-
pit has been re-enforced and General
Lawton's expedition has been disbanded.
A board has been appointed TO determine
the validity Of claims for damages Incl.
dent TO the military operations which
are being negotiated by the foreign con
suls at Iloio and Manila Colonel
Crowder, judge advocate general OF
the department, is president of the
board
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
To Exchange Pr soners.

a dispatch from Madrid says: Gen
eral Rios, commander of the Spanish
troops in the Philippines, telegraphin
under date of April 5, says: 1.-The hos
tilities around Malolos have been sus
pended General Otis has given me 4
pass for my chief Of staff and another
officer to take my letter asking Agul
aldo to iberate the Spanish prisoner
at an early date on the ground that oi
humanity and international law, an I
demanding of him, in case refusal, tha
he give a final reply. with the view oi
placing it before the civilized world
offer in exchange 1900 native prisoner.
captured by the Americans and PLACED
at my disposal for this purpose by Gen.
eral Otis. In a conference between fhe
archbi shop and leading merchants they
drew strongly worded letter. which
has been taken TO Aguinaldo b. Baron
Dumare. This is my last effort I vii
communicate the result. "
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Latest Fad In Note Paper.

The woman who likes to keep abreast
Of the times, even in the little aocesso
ries Of social life, looks into the xubjeci
Of stationery at least once or twice in
the year.
These autumn mornings are propitiou'
for overhauling desk drawers and re.
stocking them smartly-for the shop'
have got in their autumn showing
by this time and there is no danger o1
making false selection.
Tinted, papers are now coming int
favor not those intense colors whici
scorch tho eyes and on which ink
lost. but pretty shades Of blue, lavender
sage green, pearl gray, etc. A charmin
choice in these tin,s Is a pale blue pap'
with border Of white The bort - no
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Extra Pay for Marines.

VALLEJO, April i7.-Paymaster Kerr
Of the United States ship Independence
has received instructions from Secretary
Long regarding the payment of naval
volunteers who served during the war
with Spain. Under the act approved
by congress March 5, 1899, two months
extra pay will be allowed to all officers
and enlisted men who served creditably
beyond the limits of the United States,
and one months extra pay to all such
officers and men who served within the
limits Of the United States The de-
partment directs that this extra compen-
sation shall be paid to the men on their
discharge, and such payments are to be
recorded on the regular pay rolls of the
vessal
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Ka,xlck Miners RehnI.

KEswIcK. April l7.-Whst threatened
10 be . serious strike assumed grave pro
portions at the Iron Mountain mine Sat
usday. In lieu Of a complete day OF
rest Sunday the great army of employe )
Of the Mountain Copper company at the
mine are allowed two hours off ON both
Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday Su
perintendent Archer gave orders that
the miners were to work on until six
O'Clock, and that henceforth short shifts
ON Saturday and Sunday would be dis.
pensed with. There would be no in
crease in pay. The men rebelled at No
and refused to 60 to work. The EN-
ployes' demands were conceded for the
time, final Judgment in the matter be-
ing deferred until Wednesday of this
week.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Alger win Not Leave the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON. April i4.-Secretary
Alger tonight put an effective quietus
on the persistent reports that he con.
templated retirement from the cabinet
by positive and unequivocal statement
that the reports were absolutely with
out foundation, and that unless some
unforeseen and unloolzed-for contin-
geney arises he proposes to remain sec
retary of war throughout this admins
tration. Al ger had his attention called
to recent rumors that he would resign
after the close of the investigation into
the conduct of the war and incident
matters, and that his successor had al
ready been determined upon. lie
said all statements of that character
were false; that he had not entertained
such intention, and they were instigated
with the evident purpose Of forcing him
TO leave the cabinet He said he pro
posed to pay no attention whatever TO
these attacks.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

MANILA, April 16.-During the al
senee Of Major General Lawton's expe
dition to the Santa Cruz district on tn
southeastern side of Laguna de Bay
the insurgents have been concentratinp
at the northern end of the lake, near
Pasig. and the American scouts repors
that several thousand are already there
General Lawton's expedition is no.
on its way back Two hundred an
fifty Chinese from Santa Cruz have =
rived here. They left the town OWN
TO their fear that the rebels. on re-ente
ing it. would wreck vengeance upoi
them for favoring the Americans.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Sacramento is about to bond itself fo

Sacramento is about to bond itself for
t4o0, 1000 for sewerage, street improve
ments and water works.
Orders have been issued to General
Brooke to discharge men in the regular
army in Ouba who had enlisted only fer
the war with Spain.
Sherwood A. Farman, who was an
rested in Stockton recently for the em.
bezzlement Of e70 which he collected
while acting as doorkeeper at an enter
tainment given by lodge of Foresters
at Copperopolis, pleaded guilty at San
Andreas and was sentenced to one year
In San Quentin.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Fatally Burned.

SACRAMENTO. April 18.-Early this
evening Mrs. Catherine Woods, aged u
years, was burned to death at the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs Christia'i
Miller. 8008 f street, and a four year.
old son Of the later was so badly burnea
that his recovery is doubtful Mr.
Woods and the child were alone in tn
house, and the supposition is that tn
child dragged lighted lamp from tn
hble, and that the oil which had es-
capped, ignited, spreading flames to the
clothing Of both child and grandmother
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

Los ANoELEs April l7.-About ten
o'clock this morning Henry Watkins, Is
years Of age. while attempting to steal
q ride on brakebeam of the Southern
Pacific passenger train, was run over
by the wheels Of . rear car. The train
was Just pulling out from the station at
spadra, when young Watkins tried to
swing upon . brakebeam. but he missed
his hold and fell under the wheels,
which passed over both his legs, just
above the knees. Both legs were found
to be 20 badly mangled that amputation
was necessary.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

WASHINGTON, April i4--Adjutant-
General, Washington; Sheridan arrived.
Casualties; Lieutenant Myer and three
enlisted men died en- route. Health Of
troops very good. OTIS
Lieutenant Meyer is the man referrel
to in the press dispatch as having dis
appeared in the night. The transpol
Sheridan sailed from New York FebT
AIRY 10 with the Twelfth infantry an
companies, A, @ and F, Seventeenth il.
fantry, comprising 81 officers. 1896 eli
listed men and Sc women and children
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
The Philippines.

Genei al Lawton is securing the vicin-
ity of Santa Cruz. He has secured
gun-boat, six launches and two canoes.
comprising the Filipino fleet. The ves-
sells We're stuck in the mud of the river
Major General Otis has sent a dredge
ID the spot.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Chadbourne Again Named.

SACRAMENTO, April 1i.-Governor
Gage today appointed F. 8. Ohadbourne
a. harbor commissioner at San Fran
cisco to succeed Rudolph Herold.
Chadbourne had been previously ap.
pointed and the action today was to
overcome technicalities.
Gage refuses to explain the nature Of
the technicalities, except to say they
were of such a nature as to render the
prior appointment possibly illegal. He
says the public has no interest in the
u,attar
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
CLIMATE AND CROP SUMMARY.

General Review of Conditions AS Re-
ported by the Weather Bur an.
San Francisco, April II, 1899.
With the exception of light showers
on the northwest coast, no rain has fallen
during the week. The temperature has
been slightly above normal. These COLI
ditions are causing rapid development
Of grain and deciduous fruits. and it is
predicted that the yield will be far above
the average. Southern California. and
portions Of the lower San joaquin val
ley are becoming very dry, and the hay
and grain crops will suffer unless rain
falls within short time. Apricots vii
yield less than the average. and prunes
will be light In some sections. Oranges
ire in full bloom. Haying has com
'aenced in some localities. PasturaFe
continues plentiful except in the south.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

TuLARE, April i7.--City Recorder w.
j. Robertson attempted suicide today by
cutting his throat with razor He
went into a summer kitchen of his resi-
dence and gashed his throat several
times while lying upon the floor. He
was found by members of his family
and medical aid was summoned prompt.
ly, and he will probably survive.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

b. Bruskey, a saloonkeeper of Milton
poured the contents of vial into q
glass in the presence of two or three
men in his saloon and quaffed the po
tion. Next morning he was found dead
in chair. Bruskey leaves widow and
three children at Milton. Two years
ago his father killed himself at Copper.
opolis by shooting. Some time before
that a brother disappeared from Copper
opolis mysteriously. 1t is generally be
lieved that he killed himself by leaping
into some deserted mining shaft.
Recently published official figure.
show that i'll 1898 the Canadian gold
output was $l3, 700, 900, placing Canada
IN fifth place as gold producing
country OF the total product SIC, 900.
900 was taken out of the Klondike.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25
Crushed BY an Engine

WArsoNvILLE, April IA shocking
accident occurred at the Pajaro depot
this afternoon about 1870 O'Clock, in
which William Buttrell, a resident of
Sequel, was fatally injured. He was
standing on the main track just ahead
of the engine swhen the train started
He was thrown down and run over
The wheels passed over his lower limbs
and crushed them. He died at o'clock
this evening.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

ASHLAND Or, April l6.-H. f. Slo-
cum, for many years q resident of thi
city and about go years Of age, con-
mitted suicide by hanging himself to 4
rafter In woodshed at his home this
evening about o'clock. When found
by his wife his life was not yet extinct,
but he died in a few minutes. The
cause Of the suicide is not known. but
1t is supposed to have been ill health.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

Acomttaet has been let for the build
ing Of the. memorial arch at Stanford
university. The contract price is $sY.
500 ami THE arch must be completed by
November
;, carload of California oranges sent to
New York for charitable purposes, and
auctioned off. brought $4,000. One box
sold for $47.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

D. N. Mcfarland, horsebuyer of
Tulare was recently killed by being
kicked by . balky horse near there.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

San Francisco merchants are consider
ing proposition of backing new steam.
ship line to Oregon.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-04-25

The fruit crop at Wyandotter. Cal
and vicinity will be eyc eptionally large
this year. Every variety promises u
big yield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-12
ENCOUNTERS FEARFUL MUD.
Gen. Schwan's Column Loses It's Mules in
Reaching Ma,abon.

San Francisco de Malabon. Oct. IL
General Schwans column approaching
this town, marched through a country so
muddy that the mules all collapsed H.
occupied the town without fighting tha
insurgents retreating under cover OF the
creek beds. Later, when accommodating in
force southwark, General Schwan came
upon trenches where hidden insurcpnts
poured several v0llcys upon the yenernt
and his staff. The rebels stubbornly rr-
sisted.
The reconnoiterers. consisting of Cam.
Gearys battalion Of the 18th REGIMENT
and two guns Of Riley's Battery. drove
the Insurgents TWO miles. lighting All TIA
way. They found field piece ana saw
eral wounded and sick F'ilipinos flying raj
flags. ana captured - INSURGENTS includ .
ing three officers. Many Filipino dead are
strewn along the fields The Americans
total loss was one officer and seven mon
wounded.
General Schwan's main column started
at daylight. this morning. along fearful
road on the left bank Of the river flank
ers being thrown far out and Major
Budd's Battalion on the right bank cover
ing the Hank. rendering the fire from thn
1nsurSent trenches Ineffective Major
Budd returned 70 Santa Cruz before dark
The natives seem to be generally s,tn.
porters of the instruction. but few have
arms. There was much firing at Ameri.
can soldiers from the native huts Gen.
eral Schwan spent the night at MaIabon.