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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
PElCIL AID SCISSORS.

iEAGiE .itH SGlGE1nb,
wayx1s Notes Gs:lsred Here sn5
There BY a p:srsteh Fan.
P,erty Of ice.
Plant your gardens over.
Heavy frost this morning.
Sunday y as a lovely Easter day.
Il is now unlawful to kill any kind
cf bird.
G. to the reunion in Charleston,
on May 10th.
Hon. E L. Asb;ll of Leesville, wss
in town Monday.
Remember that you find tho very
best cigars at the B zasr.
A big revival meeting will begin
in Brookland next Sunday.
If you want to be healthy and
happy, take Ramon's pills.
This is the mouth OF showers and
the next is that Of flowers.
Meetze & Son are headquarters for
fine men, ladies and children shoes.
Last Monday vas salesday, but
there were not many people in town.
There are going to be hot times in
this old town during the tent meet
ing.
The latest style and shapes in
straw and soft hats, at Meetze &
Son.
Old Prob made The denizens in
this part of the moral vineyard hug
the fire yesterday.
My hardware line is now complete.
Come to noe, I can ell your wants.
W. P. Roof.
Edwin Folk Strother, Esq, of
Batesburg, was in town Monday on
professional business.
Several applicants for membership
we're confirmed last Sunday at St.
Stephens Lutheran church.
A new supply Of all kinds Of fish.
ing tackle has Just been received at
the Bazaar.
The dogwood is in full bloom and
according to a disciple of Isaack VEL
ten. the fishes will now bite.
"Hilton's Cough Cure always cures
a cough. It was made expressly for
that purpose, Csc. For sale at the
Bazaar.
Hon. W. H. Sharpe, a member OF
the House of Representatives from
this county, Was in town Monday.
Grain cradles IL. Come ard get
what you need before The stock is
sold. W. P. Roof.
The cold snap Of yesterday remind
ed US that the time is not yet ripe to
put away our winter clothes.
Many persons hereabouts saw the
reflection of the burning city ball in
Columbia last Thursday evening.
Calicos, pique, travers, organdie,
imperials and all new goods that are
on the market. At W. P. Roofs.
We are in receipt of an interesting
sketch of the life of Col. D. A.
Dicke,t, which will appear shortly.
Ledgers, journals, records, counter
books, memorandum books, school
books, pads, pencils, ink of all colors,
mucilage, &C., for sale at the Bazaar.
The Rev. T. F. Rivers will preach
in the Baptist church at this place,
each fourth Sunday at II a. m, and
s p. M.
Ladies Waists, ranging in price
from 25 cents to S5-all up to date
styles, at W. P. Roofs.
County Treasurer j. S. Derrick
paid out about $4,000 Monday, in
salaries and claims against the
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
CAVES or Guinea Pigs.

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. s1.00 Address Rice B.
Hartman.
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The Franks Of lightning.

During the thunder storm OF last
Friday the barn of Mr.. Jacob j.
K9zer on his farm about four miles
from town, was struck. The bolt
tore the rafters, split the gable end
studs and made a big hole in the
shed. At the time the barn was
struck, there were three head Of
stock in the shed, but fortunately
they were unframed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
Masonic.

A regular communication of Po-
maria Lodge, No. Isl, Ai.F.:.M:
will convene in Masonic Hall, Peak,
S. c., Saturday evening, April %,
SO, at Z o'clock sharp. Visiting
brothers are invited.
John G. Swygert, Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
Niger Like.

a party of railroad surveyors, who
are surveying a route for a railroad
from Aiken to Columbis, have been
making their headquarters at Mr.. G.
w. Readers in this county. Saturday
of last week, they sent their wagon,
with tents and other things on to
aIr. Noah Shumpert's BY negro to
pat up a camp. The negro stopped
in an old broom sedge field, unload,
ed, built a FIRE and then dropped of
to sleep. The fire caught the grass
and burned up the tents, bedding
and everything including books and
papers containing the notes OF the
work from Aiken. Loss about $500.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05

Tie Sunday school Of New Bethel
A. NJ. E, had a very pleasant and
instructive Easter service last Sun
day night. The children who took
part in the program did admirably
and the music and singing were
especially fine and appropriate. The
program was elaborate and the
church was tastefully decorated be-
fitting the occasion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
Final Discharge.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
y persons interested that I will apply to
the Hon. Geo. S. Drafts, Judge Of Probate
in and for the County Of lexington, State
of South Carolina. on the IS b day Of
April. 1899, at II o'clock in the forenoon
for a fral discharge as Administrator OF
the Estate OF Mary Eliza Grim, deceased.
H. A, SPANN, G.. G.. c. P. and G.S.
Adm illustrator.
March Is, 1893. -4w2l.
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The Euuitable Of the . S.

The Equitable Of the . S.
The strongest company in the
world.
Assets W. S255,O0O,00O.
Surplus over s57,OO0,O00.
Insurance in force S9S7.00 900.
Insurance soldin 1898 ST., 0l0 900.
Call on or address,, W. J. MtCar-
tina, Lexington, S. c, or G L Jones,
Leesyille, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
For Sale Cheap.

Single comb White Leghorn cocks
Best stock. Lowest prices. Cross
your common fowls and improve
breed and make extra layers. Is
cents each. Apply to Rice B. Har
man.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
MASONIC.

a REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~of Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
MA. F. NJ. will be held Cd
Saturday, April 22rd, 1899, at 8
o'clock p. m. Members will please
be prompt in attendance.
By order of the ". II.
G. III. HARMAN, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05

Ramon's American Stock Powders,
n of the best preparations on the
market for cattle, hogs and poultry
Is and Is cents packages, at the
Bazaar. Use this powder once and
YOU will have no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05


Su,ire 0 3. Ahdv, who hollis the
scales Of justice with an even BAUD
and is a terror to evil doors, was ID
town yesterday and called into sc
US. The Judge is a very clever gen
tleman and .ni:ient officer and the
people Of the Judicial district ov r
which he presides made no mistake
when they elected him.
We learn from the Columbia State
that a fatal difficulty occurred at
Huffman's quarry, in this county.
last Saturday night, between two
negroes. Mi n DAvia, SO the story
goes, sent Fletcher Chapman to
kingdom come via the bullet route
and then fled to parts unknown. The
origin Ct the alteration is unknown
AS a re ult Ct the test Of DR..
Stokes rural free mail delivery, which
i; now b.ilg made, Brock and
Revere post Offices have beer
discontinued recently. An expert
ment OF the free mail delivery ia be-
ing made on the Star route on which
these offices are located. The route
commences at Lecsville and by q
eircuiteous route returns to the start
ing point.
Mr.. George D.. McCartbs, having
become weary of the excitement and
activity Of ''city life," has retired to
the qlietness and s~eclusion OF his
farm, where he can be lulled to sleep
every night by the plaiutive cry Of
the wbip-poor-will. He is now pull
ing the bell cord over q borse, and
exercising bis lungs with the excla-
nation CT Gee haw." He is a coed
man and we are sorry to have him 60
from among US.
Mr.. James Tarrar, q we'll known
citizen of Columbia, died at his
residence on upper Main street in
that city, suddenly of heat disease,
on the 2ad inst. Mr.. Tarrar was a
native Of this county, having been
born at the old Tarrar homestead at
Tarrar's spring, on the Augusta road
a few miles below this place. When
quite a young man he went to O.
lumbia, where he has since resided.
He has a few relatives still residing
in our county.
We have been reluctantly forced
to strike eff a number Of the names
of some careless subscribers from our
books. We have done so after re-
peated warning and they have no
body to blame but themselves. Our
necessities are such that we can
continue the Dispatch only to prompt
paying subscribers and we trust that
those behind with their subscription
will Immediately call or send and pay
a portion, if not all, what they are
due. Small favors will be thank.
fully received and larger ones in
proportion. We must have pay or
you who are delipquents will get no
Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-04-05
Health Hint.

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 Aid
neys, the great regulator Of the sys.
TEN. 25c.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Cold weather In Northwest.
CONDENSED LOCALS.

F. r. Connor has been appointed an ad-
dit.onal ma mber of the police force by the
District Commissioners for duty at the
Johnson Public School
The studio of Mr.. Henry Nathan, No. 737
9th street northwest was damaged by fire
yesterday to the extent of about 500. There
was no insurance, and the cause of the
blaze is unknown.
Vaudeville parties at the Grand Opera
House are growing in popularity. Col. M
NJ. Parker and a party of friends attended
the Saturday matinee performance, and at
night Mr.. Richards had a box party. Among
the many prominent officials in the audience
was noticed Mr.. Frederick Bracket of the
II easury Department
Evening star., 1899-02-06

ernment has been powerless to do any
th1ng to prevent the serious combna
ton OF affairs III Manila. Under the laws
OF nations the Philippine people are citizens
of Spain, and, of course there is nothing
to do but to fight them until they surrender
and bring them to a sense of their position.
IL Is impossible now for our government to
withdraw. If it has not troops enough to
subdue the insurgents we must send enough.
The occurrence will not prevent our doing
justice by the Filipinos in the end, but it
certainly poStpones the establishment of
government there for the present.
I think 1t is most unfortunate that the
peace treaty was not ratified the first week
after 1t came to the Senate. / don't sup
pose that the islanders have read the
speeches which have been made in the
Senate predicting the wicked things this
government would do in case of the rati-
fcation of the treaty, but 1 have no
doubt the delay has had the effect of caus-
ing the opinion among the natives that our
government would be embarrassed by the
sentiment of the American people, and that
this condition of affairs has tended to COM
plcate matters. think it very much to be
regretted that the attack on the treaty
has assumed political aspect"
Senator Frye.
Senator Frye, a member Of the peace
commission, and a supporter of the treaty,
said:
THE collision IS what I have been pre-
dieting every day since the discussion of
the treaty begun. The absurd compliments
that have been heaped upon Aguinaldo and
the delay in ratifying the treaty have had
the effect of encouraging him to make an
attack before reinforcements from the
United States could arrive at Manila If
the treaty had boen promptly ratified, 1t is
my opinion that the Philippine Islands
would have been quiet and peaceful to-
day as are the United States. l had fully
expected that the rejection of the treaty
would be followed by an attack upon our
forces In Manila, and it has come only
few days in advance of the time l expected
AS for our status in the Philippines, we
are in Manila and Manila bay by virtue of
the protocol and under well-established
principle of international law. We have a
perfect right to defend Manila and our
selves If attacked. l said Saturday night
IN Philadelphia that / expected lust such
news as we have received and it has come
even in advance of the time that l counted
upon
Senator Harris.
Senator Harris, who has been generally
regarded as in the doubtful list in the
vote on the treaty, said:
1 announced several days ago that 1
expected to vote for the treaty, and l
only regret that the votes could not have
been secured before the battle at Manila
occurred. as l think such action would
nave had a tendency to pacify the natives
ana Keep them quiet. The Fflipinos are
a people of peculiar temperament and
they would have been impressed by promnt
action on the part of the Sanate Of course,
there Is nothing to do now in Manila but
10 stand our ground and take the best
care OF our forces there that is possible"
Evening star., 1899-02-06
TRIAL OF CHARLES WINSTON.
Jury Complete and Hearing of Tes
tfmOny Begun.

Jury Complete and Hearing of Tes-
timOny Begun.
The impaneling of jury for service in
connection with the second trial of Charles
Winston, colored, convicted last February
of the murder of his wife Emma, was con-
cluded this afternoon in Criminal Court No.
l. Those sworn. as jurors were: w H.
Douglass, w. F. Allen, Frederick Kraus,
Charles Hume, George F. Bateman, Lloyd
White, Frank w. Pilling, De Witt Fowler,
w. c. Emerson, w. ]. Gayer, John B. Nc
Donald and Joseph NJ. Edwards Deputy
Marshals Cook and Ross are ip charge of
the jury.
The story of the crime is that Winston
went to the room occupied by himself and
wife at 521 Sd street southeast, between 8
cember 13, 1897. Emma Winston, who
worked at night, returned home that morn
ing between 10 and IL O'Clock She pre-
pared breakfast and then went upstairs
Between u and O'Clock Elizabeth John
son, Emmas sister-in-law who was down
stairs, heard noise as though something
had fallen to the floor. She next heard
Emma exclaim Mercy. The reports of
two pistol shots followed. Elizabeth sum-
moned a policeman, who went upstairs and
found the door Of Winstons room locked
The door was forced open. Emma was w.
ing on the bed bleeding profusely from
three wounds in the head. Winston was
found by the side of the bed, on his knees
bleeding from a wound in the face The
morning of the shooting Winston obtained
a pistol from saloon where he had pre-
viousiy left it. The pistol was found on the
bed.
Winston's defense is that his wife COM
mitted suicide and that before killing her
self she fired the shot that wounded him
According to the prisoner. his wife accused
him of running with another woman and
was, therefore, angry with him. The morn
ing of the occurrence in question, he de-
ciares, ne fell asleep while in rocking
chair. He was awakened by pistol shot
He went to his wife, who was lying on the
Evening star., 1899-02-06
American Diplomacy.

A lecture on American diplomacy will be
delivered by Mr.. Simon Wolf Tuesday
evening, February z, at s o'clock, at ST.
PauPs English Lutheran Church, corner of
l1th and H streets northwest. Mr. Wolf
will speak on diplomacy in general, and
American diplomacy specially. Among the
topics are: American Diplomats Abroad"
American Consuls Abroad" and "Diplo-
macy at Home" The lack on the part of
Congress In not recognizing the service
properly will also receive attention After
touching briefly on the history Of diplo-
macy, the speaker will conclude with the
past present and future of our diplomatic
service
Evening star., 1899-02-06
MEMS MEETING.
Afternoon Services by Y. NJ. c. A. Veg
terday

terday.
Ihe mems meeting of the Young Mems
christian Association held yesterday after
noon in the hall of Columbian University
was attended by about $50 men. The
meeting was addressed by Rev Joseph T.
Kelly, DID, pastor of the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church of this city. DR.. Kelly
spoke from the words Of the Apostle Paul
as he described to King Agrippa his mar
Velous conversion. while journeying on the
road to Damascus.
Announcement was made at the close of
tne address that the meeting next Sunday
afternoon would be held in the gymnasium
or the new association building on G street
between 18th and 18th streets. The meet
ing Is to be in the nature of a dedicatorv
service upon the occupation by the associa-
ton of the new building. The mems Bible
class. conducted by Col. Chas Bird, u. S.
A, will also meet next Sunday afternoon,
at 2:4o o'clock. In the new building. The
tuesday evening prayer meeting of the
associa ton will be held this week in the
old rooms of the association. No. 1909 New
York avenue.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

bed. He saw that she had his pistol. He
tried TO get il from her when he felt sud-
den shock and did not remember anything
further until he came to his senses in a
hospital.
The defendant is represented by Attor-
neys Turner and Kearney, the prosecution
being conducted by Assistant District At
torney Shillington.
The introduction of testimony in behalf
of the government was opened by placing
Deputy Coroner l.. w. Glazebrook on the
stand. DR.. Glazebrook gave the results of
the autopsy performed by him on the body
of the dead woman. Further testimony,
substantially the same as brought out at
the first trial of Winston, was then placed
before the Jury.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
The Kindergarten Club.

A meeting Of the Kindergarten Club took
place Saturday evening for the purpose of
electing a delegate to attend the convention
of the internationa kindergarten union, to
be held in Cincinnati, March ?, 3 and 4.
Miss Susan Plessner Pollock was unani-
mously elected to represent the club. Fol-
lowing the business of the evening Miss
Ella Thomas, who was present by invita-
ton, used crayon and made a most excel
lent likeness of one of the company.
Souvenir programs of the national congress
OF mothers were distributed. Music. kim
dergarten games and light refreshments
brought the exercises to a close. The men,
bers adjourned to meet again Friday next,
March TO-
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Damaged by Fire.

Shortly before l o'clock this morning a
fire occurred in the cellar of the drug store
occupied by Bernard O'Donnel, located in
the town hall building at Brookland, D. c.
There was no loss of stock but the build
ing, which is owned by the Brookland
Town Hall Association, was damaged to
the extent of 500. The loss is covered by
insurance.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Reception of Members,

Fourteen new members were received by
DR.. Wilson at the communion service
yesterday morning at the Assemblys Pres
byterian Church. In the evening DR.. James
A. Worden of Philadelphia preached from
the text, ITO every man his work.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
SNOW TONIGHT,

Weather Indications for the Next
Twenty-FOur Hours.
Forecast till pm. Tuesday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia. Delaware and Maryland.
snow tonight. snow or rain Tuesday. fresh
to brisk northeasterly winds
For Virginia, snow in northern. rain or
Evening star., 1899-02-06
TEXAS SWEPT BY BLIZZARD
Heavy Sleet Falling in Central and
Western Sections.
Fears That Heavy Losses of Stock
VIII ResuIt-NOrthwest
in Icy Grip.

AUSTIN, Tex, February G.-Central and
west Texas is today being visited by the
codest weather of the season. The bliZ-
Zard Is a wet ''norther," with the tempera-
ture SO low that the rain freezes as it
falls, covering everyt thing with ice Reports
from the west are to the effect that big
herds of cattle on the ranges have all scat
tered to get in among the foot hills for pro-
lection, and it is feared that many of the
herds will turn up with heavy losses, as
the weather is the severest of the season.
Loss of Stock in Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Neb., February 6.-The state
board of agriculture has begun to receive
reports as to the stock losses in the state
as d result of the late severe weather.
The indications are that much loss has been
sustained by both cattle and sheep owners.
The weather has been unprecedentedly Sc
we're for the past three weeks, concluding
with the blizzard of February 2 and 3.
During this period thousands of sheep per
ished of the cold in all parts of the state.
These sheep We're principally bands that
had been brought in from the south during
the past summer for feeding purposes and
had not become Injured to the rgors of the
Nebraska winter.
Cold Weather In Northwest.
PORTLAND, Ore, February 6.-The cold
weather of the past few days over the en-
tire Pacific northwest still continues. Re
ports from eastern Oregon and eastern
Washington show that the thermometer
ranged from 10 to 20 degrees below zero.
West of the Cascade mountains the ther
mometer was 10 degrees above zero.
Perished in Blizzard.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, February 6.
james n. Holmes, prospector. has been
found frozen to death on Pixies Peak. He
got caught In the blizzard Friday night, and
a searching party has just found his body.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

If you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-TIIE PARTNERSHIP HERE
f.f,re existing under the firm name Of Harvey
& GayI0r No 4SS la. NV. has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. The former
member win continue the business at the same
location.
Thanking our friends and customers for tier
past trade and wishing continuance OF the
same. we are yours most respectfully, NH1lON
HARVEY and Epw- A GAlLOE- fe6-3t
EPIRTTT- IISM.-tI.EAR OR STORMY. MIt. KEEI.-
or ,11 III st NV. viii hold his seance THIS
tNONDANI NIGHT. : O'Clock 1t"
SPECIAL. TICE--CONINiENCING TUESDAY
MORNING. FERRJ- AIRY :. 1890. the operation Of
The cars cf the city and Suburban Railway of
Washinrtru viii BE- temp ratily abandoned dur
Ing rtcuilSf ructiuu between 18th and u streets
ne and LIST and g streets NV. During this
period cars Will he from 4th and 7 streets
ne to 18th and q streets NV
q. T CROSBY. President
City and Suba ban Railway Of Washington
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Condition of the Poor.

The poor people continue in needy cir
cumstances and the longer the duration
of the storm the greater will be the suf-
fering. The charitable organizations and
societies have had to meet extraordinary
demands, but contributions have been lib
eral and il is said, the funds so far have
proved sufficient to relieve all cases of des-
itution reported.
Mr. John JOY Edison, treasurer acknowl-
edges receipt of the following contribu-
tions to the Associated Charities
Evening star., 1899-02-06

THE BEST AND SAFEST rNvESTNIENT-
de3i-tf A home al Cleveland lark.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

SPIEItjALISNi - MRS. ZOLIER. SPIRITUAL
mel 'Uu. ~u2 VI -. n-w--SeaEces SUNDAY
TUESDAY. FRIDAY EVENINGS. Interviews
da-ly- fp23f-
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"W=e=r=r1=i=C=k=e" =" "
YOUR pocket of profit

VIII take mighty bulge if you award mill
work contracts to All local and out-of-
town competition is overwhelmingly defeated
when cur prices compared.
Eetter qualities always. Estimates gratis.
THOS. ". SMITH. Office, 1st and Ind. ave.
fe4-IOd
Evening star., 1899-02-06

MR. l. NORRIS or BALTIMORE MEDIUM At
S24 18th 81. NV. DAILY Seauces Tuesday ard
Thursday nights at same address. Sunday nights
a. OpUeuheimer's Han. JIi 9th st. NV. Ja25-I2.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

AMERICAN AMMONIA MANTFAC CTURING Co
The annual meeting Of stockholders for
the election 0f directors and other business
viii he held al 1U;3G o'clock m. Febrti-
ary II. 1899, at III North Alfred St, Alex
aulra. Va.
Il DOOLITTLE. President
L SANbERSbN. Secretary fe:-9ts
Evening star., 1899-02-06
"HOdqes. Sill 9th"

Send your magazines around to him 10 be bound
T'c- vol. Other work prop"rtiunally low. Blank
ruling fei-6t
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Fiber Chair Seats.
Equal TO leather and lasts a lifetime. Use
shears in fitting; 15-iuch size.
ZSC., With Brass Nails.
Complete stock. all sizes and shapes
JOSIAH Il BAILEY $50 9TH ST. NV
The Bai!+y Sl-"r saw. warranted. se26-Gm- 10
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT
COMPANY
WASHINGTON, u. G. January 90 1899
III ANIMAL meeting OF the shareholders Of the
Washington Gas Light Company for the election
OF dlFertO 20 ser'e during the ensuing year will
BE- tcld al The Ofr,e Of the company, 415 10Th St
n-.'-, MONDAY. February 6. 1S99 Polls will be
tpeu from IL O'Clock noon to o'clock p.m
ta2D-llt WILLIAM B. ORNF Secrctarv