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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

pose that tie editor Of the State
would seriously entertain for a mo-
ment the idea of advising the people
of Brookland and the townships III the
Fork to enter into a marriage de con-
yenience so as to either bond them
and generations yet unborn to free
bridges, or to raise the money among
themselves by direct taxation at an
increased levy? There have been
many things done, said and written
by the editor of the State that have
been surprising to US and at times IL
explainable, but of all wild and Wis.
ionary schemes coming from within
cold walls of the mottled granite
front of our neighbor across the river
this "soaking idea" Of his surpasses
them all-that is if he is serious
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
OBITUARY..

Mrs. John H. Wooten, nee Minnie
Jambois, departed this life at Brook
land, August l1tb, 1899. She was
buried at her grandfather's aaron
Taylor'>) old place, the next day,
funeral services being conducted by
Rev G. B Avery.
In early life she united with the
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran
church, where her membership le.
NAMED till her death. To mourn her
loss she leaves a fond husband, one
child, three brothers and many
friends. G.. B. A.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

compressing cotton, except with your
consent.
'As there are over two hundred
congresses, and as it will require
con siderable time and labor to send
a committee to examine these prop
critics and books and make all proper
arrangements, it is therefore neces-
sary that the option shall hold good
for not less than six months from
the date of your signing.
UNLESS We hear from you within
two weeks of this date we shall con-
slider that you are not disposed to
enter into the proposed consolidation.
Awaiting your reply, we are yours
truly,
Henry c. Knubel,
For Executive Committee"
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Mee;ze's Bond Forfeited.
Billy Meetze and D. NJ. Jeffcoat Ar
rested Yesterday Afternoon.

Billy MeefZe ana -. NJ. JeucOat Ar
rested Yesterday Afternoon.
Columbia State, August 1G.
Billy Meetze was released from ar
rest Monday evening. Not "a hours
later he was again in confinement,
and this time it appears that his
troubles are heavy indeed.
He was released under $500 peace
bond. This bond was forfeited yes
terday by his father, Mr.. W. B.
Meetze. The result of this will be
that young Meetze will spend year
and day in the county jill unless
some step is taken in his behalf.
Billy Meetze was drinking yester-
day. He was met on Gervais street
by his father, who told the boy to
90 home. There had been bad feel
ing between Billy Meetze and D. NJ.
Jeffcoat, who was witness against
the former in the Cartledge homi-
eide affair.
As Billy Meetze and Julius
Mancke, his companion, passed JEFF
coats stable, words passed between
Meetze and Jefcoat. The latter has,
it is said, anticipated trouble. Run
ming into his stable he seized a Colts
44-calibre revolver, such as dispen-
sary constables use, and ran to the
door brandishing it. About this
time Mr.. W. B. Meetze rushed up
and ordered Jeffcoat to put up his
! weapon.
Officer Collins came up and at Mr..
Meetze's request, arrested Billy
Meetze, and also placed Jeffcoat
under arrest for drawing his pistol
on the Meetzes.
Chief Daily stated last night that
Billy Meetze had been arrested be-
cause his bondsman forfeited the
Young man had been turned over to
the sheriff.
In arrestipg Meetze Officer Collins
had quite tussle. He refrained
from using his club and finally sue
ceeded in getting Meetze quiet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

Believing that MR. WESLEY HARSEY
will 'althfully and c mscientlou.ly serve the
the people Of the county in the State Sem
ate with ability, his many friends hereby
nominate him for that position and pledge
him to abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
Tn, many friends of DIR D N. CROS-
son, knowing his ability and excellent
worth, and being perhaps, the largest, as
we'll as one of the most successful farmers
in the county, making his vari d interest
identical with that of tnr whole people. do
hereby announce him as candidate f r
State Senator, and pledge him to abide the
result of the primary. Many Friends
The friends of DIR. W. T. BROOKER,
approaching his former services in the
L. gislature and knowing his patriotic de-
votion to tho county, feel assured that be
would prove most compe ent and able
Senator. and feel pride and pleasure in
nominating him to ill the unexpired term
for Senator in the com ng election.
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Henry G. Knubel,
For Executive Committee.
White Rock Whittlings.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
A destructive fire ragged in the
vicinity Of Ballentine last Saturday
and Sunday. Mr.. Geiger who runs
a saw mill and turpentine farm,
and Mr.. Flckling who does wood
business, were the greatest losers.
It was the result of carelessness.
Some negroes who claimed to have
been chopping by torch light, are
responsible for the fire. 1t is
thought, however, that they were
playing cards. MIR. Geiger lost
heavily in timber and rosip, and Mr..
Tickling lost about 200 cords cf
wood, and some cross ties. The
negroes who caused the fire, had
been working for these parties, but
left at once when the fire occurred.
Miss Matte Wyse, daughter of the
late H. L: Wyse, quietly breathed
her last July 30th. She was a quiet
unassuming Christian young lady,
greatly loved by those who knew her.
Her body now rests in the burying
ground at Spring Hill
The Children's Day at Bethel
High Hill), promises to be an enjoy
able occasion. The program will
occupy about two hours. Two
motion songs will be sung by about
seventy. Eve children. 1t will prob.
ably be the largest gathering in the
Fork OF the season. All are invited
to attend with baskets. The exer-
cises will begin at 10 o'clock, Thurs:
day, August l7'h.
Mr.. Henry J. Fulmer is teaching
a summer school at this place.
The Hilton and the Chaplin base
ball teams crossed bats last Satur-
day. 1t was victory for the former
Aug. 7, 1899. S. G. B.
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Card Of Thanks.
To the f litor of the Dispatch:

To the f litor of the Dispatch:
Please allow me through your
paper to thank my friends for the
kindness and sympathy shown me in
the recent sickness and death Of my
daughter Matte. 1t was heavy
stroke, but your help, presence and
sympathy, kind friends, have enabled
me to bear it much easier. May
Heaven richly reward each one Of
you. Truly,
Mrs. Frances Wyse.
Selma, S. G, Aug. 7, 1899.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The Summer School for teachers
which is now being conducted in the
Lexington Classical Institute build
ing under the direction of Pref. W.
K. Sigh as Principal and Prof. Jas.
P. Bean, Assistant, is we'll attended
by interested teachers. This school
will undoubtedly be great help to
those who intend following the pro-
fession as new ideas and theories as to
the best way in which to gain and
impart knowledge are being intro
duced, and the teachers themselves
vie with each other in saying that
they have been greatly benefited by
their attendance upon the sessions Of
this school
Teachers who are faithful ano con-
scientious to the demands and re-
quirements of their hfe's work and
whose ambition it is to be successful
in the profession need no urging to
attend this school, but there are
some who are as equally conscien-
tious and ambitious who are under
the impression that they cannot
afford to spare the funds from their
meagre salary to attend this school.
To those we would say that they will
be more than repaid for any outlay
they may be put to, which will only
be for beaad as the school is free.
Besides the State Board of Educa-
ton makes it almost compulsory fer
the teachers to attend the summer
school as it requires the County
Board of Examiners to refuse to re-
new all certificates to teachers who
do not attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
A Compress Combine.
Efforts to Organize Trust to Fight
improvements.

Improvements.
In view of the attacks upon the
Roundlap bale of the American Cot-
ton Company, and the cry Of "trust"
against the manufacturers OF the
machines for making those bales
raised by the owners of compresses
and others the following letter, ind
eating a "combine" of different
sort, is of peculiar interest. The
letter was forwarded to the Atlanta
Constitution by Richard Cheatham,
editor OF the Cotton Planters
Journal, Of Memphis, Tenn. 1t is as
follows:
"New York, May 3, 1899. Execu-
tive Committee of the American Cot-
ton Compress Company, II Broad
way,-Dear Sir: 1t is proposed to
consolidate by purchase or otherwise
some of the most desirable COM
presses in the Southern States, pre-
vided such consolidation can be ar
ranged on a conservative basis.
I'VE are in consultation with the
representatives of all the capital re-
quired for the business who are will
ing to take it up if it can be put
upon an attractive basis.
I'VE desire to call your attention
to the fact that in order to meet the
c;mpetition that has arisen from the
round bale system, it will be neces-
sary for the compresses referred
to consolidate under one general
m .nagement, fully able and capable
to reduce expenses by improved
methods, more uniform systems of
compressing (aided by the adoption
of the standard box), to obtain lower
rates of insurance and secure lower
rates of freight to foreign and domes-
tic points.
eve recognize the advantages
both to you and US of utilizing your
personal influence in the new busi-
ness, as we'll as your plant, but at
the same tins we feel confident that
unless a consolidation can be arrang-
ed on an obviously economical basis,
we may not be able in the long run
to successfully complete with the
round bale systems or with other
new congresses which may come
into the field.
IF it is your desire to sell your
press property at a reasonable price,
please be kind enough t. answer the
list of questions enclosed aud also
sign the option enclosed.
The information received will be
strictly confidential and not disclose d
to any one else in the business of
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Six hundred members of St. Pat
riek's Catholic church of East ST..
Louis, Mo, have been excommunica-
ted by Bishop Jansen Of the diocese
of Bellville, ILL.,, on account of a rebel
lion over the appointment of a Ger
man born priest to succeed an Irish
American rector.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Mr.. T. F. Brantley, the young
man who ran against the Hon. j.
VIM. Stokes last year for Congress
from this District, has been elected
a member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Orangeburg to succeed
DR.. L. K. Sturkie, recently appointed
physician at the State penitentiary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The Annual Alliance rally at Tirzab,
York county, will come off on the
18th and 1S.h, inst. 1t is expected
that both Senator Tillman and Nc
Laurin will be present. Governor
McSweeney, says the Columbia State,
has been invited, but finds it impos-
sible for him to attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Mrs. F. W. Pickens, releck of the
war Governor of South CArolina,
died at her home in Edge6eld last
week. She was woman of brilliant
intelligence, charming refnementa and
her grace, beauty and wit endeared
her to the rich and poor alike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Ramon's American Stock Powders
one of the best preparations on the
market for cattle, hogs and poultry
Is and 25 cents packages, at the
Bazaar. Use this powder once and
YOU will have no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The outbreak of yellow-fever is
confined to the Soldiers Home, at
Hampton Roads. The disease is
under the control of physicians and
all fears of an epidemic and spread
of the disease have been Quilted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

for over thirty years has successfully
treated the diseases of women.
Unlike many modern medicines Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription contains no
whisky, alcohol. sugar, syrup, opium or
narcotic of any kind and its use does not,
therefore, create craving for stimulants.
Mrs. Annie Blacker. of62o Catherine ST.. SYRIA
cuse n. Y. writes: Your medicines have done
wonders for me. For years my health was very
poor: had four miScarragcs. but since taking
DR. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery and Fa-
yorite Prescription have much better health,
and now have fine healthy baby"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Former Governor Atkinson of Geol- =
eia, died at his home in that State
last week, after a lingering illness Ct
some months. His death is greatly
deplored by all classes in Georgia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Four fremen were accidentally
electrocuted during the progress cf
fire in Omaha, Neb, on August
9th, by the ladder on which they
were standing coming in contact
with a live electric wire.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The fear of motherhood is rapidly passing
away and nothing has done so much to
drive it away as the record of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
DR.. Pierce has held that danger and pain
at the time of parturition were really un-
necessary and unnatural, and that if every
woman were healthy and strong as Nature
meant her TO be this function would be per
formed painlessly and safely. The abuse
of centuries of corsets-of health destroy
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Columbia is to have paper mill,
one having been chartered by the
Secretary Of State, with capital of
100000. J. L. Coker, Jr., and V.
G. Coker of Darlington, are the
corpOratOrs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
Take an Interest in Fruit Growing
and Give Variety 70 Life aid
I,eh,-

Lac0
When q tree does not bear good
fruit, or none at all, it is hewn
down. We haven't yet been hewn
down, but, to the contrary, more of
our trees are bearing good fruit than
ever. 10000 patrons testify to this
annually. It's fact that there are
all sorts of everything; so of fruit
trees; ours bear good fruit true TO
name. Our growth for over 30
years is positive proof. Fruits for
all sections. Five varieties of Japan
plums, ripening in succession for
nearly two months without break.
Twelve varieties of peaches, ripening
in succession from June till frost
without break; aud so Of apples,
etc. Free catalogue and pamphlet
of 40 pages on How to Plant and
Cultivate an Orchard' give particu-
lars. Address: J. Van Lindley Nur-
sery Co., Pomona Hill Nurseries,
Pomona, N. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The Sutphen house spook," " which
is alarming the family of well
known Columbia lawyer, is no doubt
the States "soaking idea" seeking
more coDgenial cotnpanionship.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Ga Saturday of last week Senator
Tillman made one of his famous
1899 speeches at Sumter. It was
red bot and delivered straight from
the shoulder and he literally roasted
his political enemies.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

ing inactivity-of de-
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is the product Of tic
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of a regularly gradu
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

TTDNEV Is a deceptive disease
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Ny.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
A DIAMOND FOR A DOLLAR.

A Limited Special Offer Which WI
Last for Ten Days Only.
ENUINE BARRIOS DIAMONDS
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Almost impossible to distinguish them from
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are warranted not to tarnish. Special com-
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By using ple:e of string, also fill particu-
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

object. Cupid brings two
loving souls together-the
baby holds them together.
A woman is never so
womanly, so beautiful, so
happy as when she is a
mother. Yet motherhood
&c da,;a5 70 cor,e xr.or,,ep
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

The Dispatch wishes to inform an
Indifferent public that the "State' S
idea" is still in ''soak.n
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

Cupids work is done when the baby
comes. The soft, little, clinging, helpless
mite is the crown of love- It's coming
s4.ar1-c the camnletior of Cunid,S II
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16
Notice..

T AM AUTHORIZED BY W R. LAIRD
i to advertise and sell at private sale. the
following described land, sitnate in Ball
Swamp township, Lexington county, four
miles from Swansea: One Tract, contain
ing 81 acres. lying on east side of Black.
vile road One Tract. containing acres,
lying on west side of the Same road. The
above lands are we'll timbered with pine,
oak and hickory, being fine farming clay
lands. Terms CASH. Apply to
NJ. F. LAIRD, Hutto S. c.
July 26, 1899. 2m45.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

corporators.
The evening times., 1899-02-21
NATIONAL WOMEN ADJOURN.
\ Proposition to Affiliate With the
Federation of Clubs.

Al the concluding session of the National
Council of Women in the Arlington Hotel
yesterday the matter of securing the afil
iation of the Federation of Women's C,pbs
with the National Council received atten-
tion, and the adyisabiIity of immediate
action with this object in view was made
SO plain that resolution was adopted call
ing on all the members of the Council who
were members of the Federation of Clubs
10 so urge the matter on the officers of
these organizations that the Federation
would have delegation at the next meet
ing of the Council.
The next executive meeting of The Conn
ell viii be held at Indianapolis Ind. in
November. 1899. The invitation 10 hold
thls meeting was received from the Com
InerClal Club of Indianapolis and also the
local Council OF Women. The quintenniaI
OF the International Council OF Women will
be held in London, beginning June %
1899. The president of the national orgaui-
Zatlon SAID 1t was desirable TO have as
large representation as possible from this
side of the water, and She urged the ne
cessity Of attending the council If it were
possible.
An invitation was also received from
the Ohio Centennial Committee to hold the
meeting q 9f hS o c2apct Hg t G9Iqmbgs during
OF the founding OF Ohio. in 1903. This in
Fltatlon Was referred to the proper COM
mlttee. Another invitation was read from
The Chautauqua Assembly inviting the
council 10 hold meeting at the Chautau-
qua during The coming summer This was
accepted.
1t was ordered that the minutes of The
council be printed from the time of the
last meeting in 1895 to the beginning of
tne present administration, which was
elected at this meeting
The Rev. Amanda Shaw proposed that
Miss Susan b. Anthony be appointed the
fraternal delegate from the National Coun-
clI OF Women TO the convention of the
daughters OF the American Revolution.
The motion was adopted by the CounciI
Before the Council adjourned sine die
Mrs Sewell made a short speech as the
retiring president.
The evening times., 1899-02-21

To all appearances the great boom in
stocks has begun again in earnest. and
the decline OF three weeks ago must be
regarded as only a small incident, a tech
meal matter, of no significance except to
put the market in a better condition Prices
have been advancing steadily for over a
week and the market has been constantly
broadening until now it is almost as large
as 1t was before the break Prices have
in some cases left the previous high mark
far behind. The public is buying stocks
heavily and eagerly. The leaders are buy
ing also, and all seem to be working for
still higher prices vigorously. Thus every-
thing that anyone can see or know in ad-
vance of market movements points to a
continuance OF the boom. The bulls are
again talking in their former optimistic
strain of prices away in advance of the
present level. 1t must be remembered
however, that nothing is so certain as the
uncertainty of the prices of stock market
securities in their smaller advances and
declines. And also the professionals have
learned the lesson that it is not the things
that can be seen that turn the tide in the
market. Declines begin in a bull market
when on the surface everything is most
satisfactory. and vice versa. In the opiu-
ion of the most careful people in the finan-
cial world, prices are to be much higher.
but caution is none the less necessary be-
The evening times., 1899-02-21
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