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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
Warned.

"Did 1 understand you to say
somethin' about teachin' the young
idea how to shoot?" asked a Clay
county, Ky y citizen.
eyes," answered the man who is
interested in the work of education.
"Well, so far as this part Of the
country is concerned you're workin'
on the wrong line. What you want
to do is to watch the boys at recess
and lam the fust cne that brings q
gun to school with him"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
Used by British Soldiers in
Africa.

Capt. G. G.. Dennison is we'll
known all over Africa as commander
Of the forces that captured the famous
rebel Gelishe. Under date of Nov.
4, 1897, from Vryburg, Bechuana-
land, he writes: "Before starting on
the last campaign I bought a
quantity Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which I used myself when troubled
with bowel complaint, and had given
to my men, and in every case it
proved most beneficial. For sale
by J. E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08

DR.. W. Wixon, Italy Hill, N. Y -,
says, II heartily recommend One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t gave my
wife immediate relief in suffocating
asthma" Pleasant to take. Never
fails to quickly cure all coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles. j. E.
Kaufman.
Corn brought from Porto Rico and
planted in Wisconsin in June, has
reaced the height of IA feet.
It's mighty mean man who isn't
just little better than his neigh.
bors give him credit for.
You never know what form Of
blood poison will follow constipa-
ton. Keep the liver clean by using
DeWitts Little Early Risers and
you will avoid trouble. They are
famous little pills for constipation
and liver and bowel troubles. J. E.
Kaufman.
The Phoenicians were not the in
ventors of the alphabet. The hon
or belongs to the Egyptians.
When girl gets married, the
women inquire how her mother took
if, as though it were funeral.
J.D Bridges, Editor "Democrat,"
Lancaster, N. H , says, zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group I ever used.' Immediately re-
lieves AMI cures coughs, colds,
asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. It
prevents consumption. J. E. Kauf-
mann.
Handkerchiefs to the amount of
Sl,600,000 we're imported to this
country during the last fiscal year.
A girls seminary at Auburndale,
N. Y, has a fully organized cadet
corps that drills with Springfield
rifles.
Il hsd dyspepsia fifty seven years
ID never found permanent relief till
I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Now
I am well and feel like new man."
writes S. J. Fleming, Murray, Neb.
It is the best digestant known.
Cures all forms Of indigestion. Ply
sicians everywhere prescribe it. J.
E. Kaufman.
Dick-Isn't it always good to have
close FRIEND? Jack-not always.
Suppose you want loan for a few
days. d. you think a close friend
would be the one to approach?
Cuba and Porto Rico used to buy
annually $4,000 worth o. shoes Of
Spanish manufacture, and a clumsy
article they were. A much better
grade Ct American shoes is selling
in the island now for so per cent
less.
It will not be surprise to any
who are at ell familiar with the good
qualities of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, to know that people every
where take pleasure in relating their
experience in the use Of that splen-
did medicine and in telling of the
benefit they have received from it, OF
bad colds it has cured, Of threatened
attacks Of pneumonia it has averted
and of the children it has saved from
attacks OF Group and whooping
cough. 1t isa grand, good medicine.
For sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08

Geo. holland, Rockland, o, says,
My wife had piles folty years. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Saive cured her.
/; is the best salve in America" 1t
heals everything and cures all skin
diseases. J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
Chambsrlain's Pain Balm Cures
Others, Why Not You?

My wife has been using Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, with good results,
for lame shoulder that has panied
her continually for nine years. We
have tried all kinds of medicines and
doctors without receiving any bene-
fit from any of them. One day we
saw an advertisement of this medi.
cine and thought of trying it, which
We did with the best of satisfaction.
She has used only one bottle and her
shoulder is almost well.-Ado|ph L..
Millett, Manchester, N. Fl. For sale
by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
Wh.rs They Differed.

The professor was demolishiog (ss
he believed) Darwin and his theories
"a task which be frequently engag-
ed in when he triumphantly wound
up with the question:
IF we are monkeys, where are
our tails?"
The lecturer, who had been speak
ing his full hour, was startled to
hear in reply from one Of the audi
ence.
1--WE have sat on them so long that
they are worn cff."
The worlds largest stove factory
is in Detroit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08

LaGrippe, with its after effects,
= nuually destroys thousands of peo-
pie. 1t may be quickly cured by
One Minute Cough Cure, the only
remedy that produces immediate re-
suits in coughs, colds, Group, bron-
chitis, pneumonia and throat and
lung troubles. It will prevent con-
sumption. J. E. Kaufman.
If a man is too fly he is apt to get
into the soup.
The sun, moon and stars are moth.
ing but skylights.
To Purify and Enrich the Blood,
Strengthen the Nerves and Invigor-
ate the System, use DR.. NJ. A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine.
Fried wasp soup is considered a
great luxury in China.
A girl always thinks her first beau
is perfection personifed.
Let disease come as they will,
Take Life of the Liver and he
healthy still;
Pleasant to take, unlike pill,
Regulates the system and cures
every i'll.
IF We do our duty and then brag
about it We haven't done it.
Oriental physicians practiced vac
cination over 1000 years ago.
Temporary Derapgement Of Diges
tion, through overwork, worry or
emotional excitement, are quickly
rscti6ed by DR.. n. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
Was the man great' Look for the
mother, wife, or sister who made
him so.
Weary women need an occasional
dose of DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine to Strengthen their Nerves
and Invigorate their Systems.
Sometimes a man finds out that
his better half is a counterfeit.
The Flashing Eye, Buoyant Foot.
step and Rosy Complexion result
from the use Of DR.. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
The men who make the world are
the men who are not on the make.
The ma1 who can do a good act
and then keep still about it is truly
great.
Mrs. F. J. Dickson, Westminster,
S. c., writes: Eleven years ago I
was for months unable to do my
work, and DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine restored me to good health.
Think one package of it worth
dozen of Z:ilin's.
Blessed is the girl who gives her
best preserves to the members of her
own family.
The veracity of figures often de-
pend upon the honesty of the stats.
tician.
J. H. Lunstord & Son, Craft, Tex,
say that Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic
is certainly the best on the market.
They have never known it to fail to
cure. Have just ordered more and
must have it. Tasteless and guar
anteed. soc. For sale by G. NJ.
Harman.
The Tartar alphabet contains 2O2
letters, being the longest in the
world.
A man could often do thing
while looking for some other man to
do - for him.
II wouldn't be without DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve for any considers
tion," writes Thos B. Rhodes, Gen.
terfeld, O. Infallible for piles, cuts,
burns and skin diseases. Beware of
co1nterfeits. J. E. Kaufman.
A Vienna scientist has written
learned article to prove that dogs
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted at the
rate OF Is cents per square of one inch
space for first insertion, and 80 cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those Wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column cents Per
line each insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rats OF ono
cent word, when they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free.
Address
G. II. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
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Copper Colored
Sp1otches.

There is only one cure for Contagious
Blood Poison-the disease which has
completely bafled the doctors. They
are totally unable to cure it, and direct
their efforts toward bottling the poison
up in the blood and concealing it from
view. S. S. S. cures the disease posi-
lively and permanently by forcing out
every trace of the taint.
Twas afflicted with q terrible blood disease,
1-htnh HaS In spots ut first. but afterwards
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08

TIE result. TIE large red splotches on my
chest began to grow paler and smaller. and
before long disappeared entirely. regained
my lost weight. became stronger, and my &p-
petite greatly improved. was soon entirely
well. and my SKIN es clear as piece OF glass.
II. l.. MYEEs. 100 Mulberry St. Newark, N. }.
Don't destroy all possible chance of
cure by taling the doctors treatment
of mercury and potash. These minerals
cause the hair to fall out, and will
wreck the entire system.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08

"S Llcts Wv 81 sSk " "oASe
spread ell over my body.
These soon broke out into
sores, and it is easy to
imagine the suffering I
endured. B efore / be-
came convinced that the
doctors could do no good,
l had spent a hundred
dollars, which was really
thrown away. I then
tried various patent
medicines. but they did
not reach the disease.
When 7 had finished my
first bottle OF 8. s. 8. I
was greatly improved
and was delighted with
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-08
seaaty News from Natal.
Large English Losses in Killed and
Captured.

Three Hundred of One Command
Fail to Answer at R,ll Call-Rs-
ported Via Paris that Mafeking
Had Fallen-The Delagoa Route
to be Opened.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
THE OPENING GERMAN
Given Last Might by the y Y Club mt
bryan Hall.

The season of local gaiety was formally
opened last night by the 2 club, COM
posed OF Houston's ultra society set, with
their opening german of the season.
The hall had been prettily decorated for
the occasion by the Messrs. Chimene
Potted palms were chiefly used in the
work of decoration. The newly equipped
stage. banked in palms, with large one
in the center, was furnished as a drawing
room. and here the orchestra was situated,
furnishing the music for the dance.
Handsome palms were also placed
around the walls at the mirrored panels
between the windows which were COW
cred with Japanese portieres.
Prettily arranged tables dotted the GAL
lery with one especially arranged 70. the
debutantes, and here the supper was
served by the ladies of the Faith Home.
AS is the custom each year the opening
german of the season given by the u
club is complimentary to the seasons
dehutantes and last nights affair was no
exception to this rule, nine fair debutantes
grazing the occasion with Their presence,
namely: Miss Anna Qunlan, Mss Laura
Franklin, Miss Blanch Wood Miss Lucy
Brady. Miss Perl Ross, Mss Lii ian Lea,
MISS Nannle thompson, NJ sS Julid May
Morse and Miss Ward Mckee.
There were some beautiful gowns worn
and the ball room. when the dancing was
in progress. was a picture of beauty.
There were fourteen numbers on the
dancing programme, the german being led
by Major Spencer Hutchns with Miss
Franklin.
Among the visiting young ladies' present
We're Miss Stubbs of Washington, D c.;
Miss Leila Broussard OF New Orleans,
Miss Ida Patout of Patoutville. La. and
Miss Marian Roberts of BRENNAN.
Each debutante was presented with a
handsome souvenir pin in the name Of Mr..
Meldrum. the president OF the club, to-
gether with handsome bouquet with the
compliments of the club.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
CITY BREvITIEs.

There are undelivered kilograms at the
office OF the Western Union Telegraph
company for II. A. Andrews and Her
man Goldsmith.
Houston lodge No. 155. Knights OF
Pythias, will meet tonight and elect ofn
GERS for the following term. after which
refreshments VIII be served.
A very interesting Thanksgiving service
was held yesterday at the Mount Vernon
Methodist Episcopal colored church. a,
which DR.. w. II. Scott delivered an able
and appropriate address.
Mr.. Morris Gomhert, who lives at Brun.
ner has had the misfortune of late to
have had stolen from him quite a number
of fine chickens that he intended entering
at the poultry show He has lost in all
fourteen valuable birds, but he has sol a
trap that will meaus dead chicken thief
for every other one he loses,
There was large crowd at the Lawlor
for dinner yesterday, the menu published
in The Post for Thanksgiving being an
attraction. The dinner was well served
and was an excellent one proving tine
fact that the caterer of the house knows
we'll how to tempt the palate of the most
fastidious Captain Lawlor acted as a re.
ception committee OF one and gave all
who came the glad hand"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
Masonic work.

A. w. Campbell OF Dallas. member
of the committee on work of the Grand
Lodge, is among the late arrivals. With
the arrival OF Mr.. Campbell all OF the
committee on work of the Grand Lodge
are now present except one, this COM
mittee. however. will not commence its
labors until after the adjournment of the
Grand Lodge.
The committee on work OF the chapter
is still in session. holding three meetings
each day. morning. afternoon and night.
1t Is not now expected that any more
delegates will arrive until they begin to
come in for the meeting of the Grand
Lodge and as the railroad rate for this
meeting goes on Sunday 1t is expected that
quite number OF delegates will arrive
Sunday night,
1t is understood that there will be u
called meeting OF Washington chapter
Monday night for work in council dele
gates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
TEXAS SHERIFF IN TENNESSEE
WAS ARRESTED FOR CONTEMPT OF
COURT AND OTHER THINGS.
A vovutc,o .Judpe Decided That the
Governors Reauisitions were
Not Sufficient

IL
Nashville, Tenn. November So'--ohei'ii
A. d. Shrewsbury of Sherman, Texas, mas
been arrested by the sherif OF Wn'.'
county. Tenn. He is here tonight on MS
own recognizance TO secure the ala Oh
Governor McMillin in Strengthening out an
interesting legal ENHANCEMENT. sherlD
Shrewsbury holds requisition papers foi
two men, wanted In Texas for minor OF
lenses alleged to have been committeu
several years ago, and his attempt 10
proceed under this authority has CAUSED
the trouble. He made his arrests In DE
kalb county Wednesday and started az
once for Texas. At sparta. where stop
was made over night the ofheer was
awakened late at night by service OF
writ of habeas corpus issued by Judge
Smith OF White county. ordering the sur :
render OF the prisoners on the ground Oh
illegal detention. Shrewsbury at once
proceeded to the Jail. and, securing MS
prisoners, started out of town, but was
stopped by the Tennessee sheriff, VINO
arrested him, charging illegal attempt 10
remove prisoners from the State and CON
tempt, trial being set for Saturday. Mean
while a delegation OF citizens from the
mountain district is here to persuade Gov
ernor McMillin to revoke the requlsition
papers held by Sheriff Shrewsbury.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
RELIGIOUS.
A. NJ. e. CONFERENCE.

San Antonio, Texas. November 30
Bishop Moses b. salter in addressing the
second days session of the West Texas
conference of the African Methodist Epis-
copal church this morning tcli the negro
that he had to make friends with the
white man of the South, who was already
his friend. This is your home and you
must help to build 1t up. The Southe IN
white man is your best friend because he
furnishes you more avenues to earn an
honest living" he said. When the white
man OF the North establishes schools in
the South for negroes he puts white men
and women to teach them; when the
Southern white man establishes schools
for negroes he employees negro teache s.
and even in this you fnd the Southern
white man showing his friendship"
The following delegates were elected to
the general conference, which meets in
May 1900, at Columbus, Ohio: G. E.
Taylor, j. G. Grimes, w. b. Beamer, j
II. Lynn. A. l.. Handley delegates; j. v
Coins, II. II. Mason, d. j. Hull, J. =.
Payne. w. r. Adams, alternates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
Personal MENTION.

j. A. West OF ST. Louis returned to the
.ity yesterday.
j. p. Allen OF Huntsville is among the
Capitol's guests.
w. B. Carriere of San Antonio is stop
ping at the Bristol,
r.. l.. Grigsby of New Orleans is domi-
ciled at the Bristol.
l.. b. Fisher OF ST. Louis has apart
ments at the Bristol.
Captain s. Taliaferro went TO Calves
ton on legal business.
George W. Matthews OF Nacosdoches is
registered at the Capitol.
NJ. A. Mcknight, Beaumont contrac-
.or. is guest at the CAPITOL
r. l.. Chapman OF cuero was regis
tered yesterday at the Lawlor.
Mrs. u. Fitxsimmons of Pasadena
Colo. was guest at the Bristol yester-
day.
DR. Fred b, Johnson Of Anderson, Texas,
was In the city yesterday. registered at
the Lawlor
O. NJ Kilgour. who formerly resided
here, but now citizen Of shreveport, La,
Is IN the city.
John A. Bryan ana r. y. Riley Of Gle
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
Corner stone Ceremony.

The corner stone laying yesterday even
izg of the ST. James Methods; Episcopal
church, colored, under the auspices OF the
Magnolia lodge OF Masons. assisted by
Silver Trowel. was largely attended. These
grand officers were in charge. viz: II. T.
Brock. grand master; II. L. Scott, deputy
grand master; w. h. Miller, senior grand
warden; J. D. Ryan, junior grand warden:
G. A. King grand secretary; J. II. Craw-
ford grand treasurer: j. W. Hubert, grand
senior deacon; a. H. Huston. grand junior
deacon VIM. Mason, grand steward Chap
Williams. junior steward; ]. W. Watson.
grand chaplain: d. Carvin. grand tiler:
W. H. Clark. grand marshal Prof. ], D..
Ryan delivered an instructive address on
Masonry At the close OF the ceremonies
a snmptuous repast was served in honor
OF the guests and grand officers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
burne are visitors in tn. city and guests

burne are visitors in the city and guests
at the Capitol.
Ex- District Attorney Gillaspie has gone
10 Livingston TO assist in the prosecu-
ton in the Easley murder trial.
William II. Forse. Jr., OF st. Louis. was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Bristol.
George b. Spahr OF Salt Lake Is a
guest at the Bristol.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Joseph Payton
have returned from st. Louis and Chit
cago and are with Mrs Robert E. In
gram, corner Brazos and Pierce streets.
Mrs. /. G. Gerson has returned from
New York, where she has been spending
the summer and is again at her home,
702 Hamilton street, corner of Capitol
avenue.
Pref. w. s. Sutton OF the faculty Of
the State university was in the city yes
terday en- route to Wharton to attend the
dedication OF new school building. Prof.
Sutton was at one time superintendent OF
the Houston schools and Is one of the
best known educators In the State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
A burglary at Crosby.

Crosby, Texas, November 39,-The store
Of r, e. punks OF this town was entered
by burglars last night; entrance was OBJ
tanned by cutting panel out of the rear
door. The following articles are missing:
One mans coat, one hat, one dozen pocket
knives some chewing tobacco. about one
dozen two-ounce packages OF smoking TO-
bacco, half box OF cigars. quarter gross
matches. one dozen cans OF canned goods
one pair mems drawers. some socks, UNI
dershirts. ETC.. and all the money in the
rash drawer. The thief left in exchange
one old hat, one old coat and pocket
knife He is supposed to have gone TO
Houston from here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
Tennis Tournament.

There were some interesting games OF
lawn tennis yesterday at the lawn tennis
grounds. The playing continued prac-
tically all day with an intermlsson for
dinner and the games were witnessed by
quite number of ladies during the after
noon.
In the first round in the match between
Farrar and Maingay, Farrar won by de-
fault.
Dillingham; 81 VS.. s. Barry 7.s. Won
by Barry
Pollard SGT VS.. De Lacy 2-6-6. Won
by De Lacy.
Cargin VS.. Turner. Won by Cargill
by default.
d. Peden Go VS.. Porter Az. Won by
Peden.
vandervoot vs. Savage. Won by Van
dervoot by default.
T.. A. Peden 1-2 VS.. Bower 6-6. Won
by Bower
d. ". Barry 1871 VS.. Breaker 5-6-5.
Won by Barry.
SECOND ROUND.
Farrar 6-6 VS.. S. Barry 10. Won by
Farrar.
De Lacy 10 VS., cargil So. Won by
De Lacy.
d. Peden So VS.. vandervoot 30. Won
Bower Sol VS.. d. W. Barry sac.
Barry won.
THIRD ROUND.
Farrar S-6-6 VS.. De Lacy $40 Farrar
won.
D. Peden ~ VS.. D. w. Barry SIS. D.
Peden won.
Finals will be played off at p. M to-
morrow. when the ladies' are particularly
invited to witness the games.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

Hearne, Texas, November 3o.--Mr. SID.
ney Myers of Marquee is in the city today
on business.
William Kirlicks and wife returned yea
terday from a few days visit to Mexico.
Two carloads of hogs were shipped tn'
day from points along the line of the
Hearne and Brazos Valley railroad TO thf
Houston Packing company at Houston
They were sold at Sia cents I. o. D.
Commissioner C. 7. Sutton of this pre-
cinct is in Hearne today.
The Josh Spruceby'' company gave q
performance here last night TO a COOS
sized house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

music and sentiment. and the absolute in
formaiity OF the occasion made 1t all the
more enjoyable. Everybody was made TO
feel perfectly at home and nothing was
loft undone 10 contribute to the pleasure
and enjoyment OF every one present.
The Hibernisns also had very enjoy
able celebration as guests Of Division NO.
Q and the Daughters Of Erin. This en-
tertainment was at the hall OF Division
No. in the Sixth ward.
But the Irish were not alone in celebrat-
ing tho National Thanksgiving Day, the
Germans were not behind In the enjoy
ment OF the holiday and celebrated 1t with
a splendid ball at Saengerbund hall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
corpu. CHRISTI items.

William Huston OF Houston, through E..
b. Cole, real estate agent of this city.
yesterday sold to William Morgan of
Limestone county 318 acres of valuable
garden land contiguous to Corpus Chris.i
at private prices The land will be de-
voted at once to the growing of a diver
sified vegetable crop.
The steamer Lawrence of the Corpus
Christi Galveston Steamship line is ex-
pected to reach Galveston from Tampa to-
day and will at once take on her initial
cargo of freight for Corpus Christi. The
vessel is expected TO arrive here about
Saturday or Sunday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
GooI Dinner. a ~. INN.

A Post reporter visited the county jail
about noon yesterday and found eight or
ten persons with well filled baskets, witch
they were bringing to friends confined In
the Jail. During tho few minutes the re-
porter remained at the jail large NUM-
her OF baskets arrived and We're turned
over to those for whom they were intend
ed. The colored people. especially. re-
membered their friends on the inside
bringing edibIes Of all kinds,