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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Breaking it Gently.

Moses Schaumberg for several
weeks past has been very much de-
pressed. Mrs. Schaumberg is OF a
nervous temperament and cannot
stand the slightest excitement. She
is devoted to her father, and they
correspond regularly, but she has re.
ceived no letter from him tor three
weeks. The reason why she has re-
ceived no letter is simply because le
died suddenly about three weeks ago
Nose was afraid to let her know any
thing about it, and the burden OF ap-
prehension growing greater every
day, he con6ded the secret to his
cousin, Sam Levy, ard asked him to
break the news gently to Rebecca.
Sam promised to do 90, saying he
had great deal tact. He called
next day, and as soon as he was seated
Mrs. Schaumberg told him that she
was very anxious about her father
Solomon Meyer, he not having writ
ten in three weeks: that she was
afraid something had happened to
him. mo, I dinks not said Sam:
II would not have any apprehension
on dat account. Mine fodder has
pen ded sixteen years, and I have not
had q word from him in all does
times"
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Fc. Lying.
mann.

Brother Cobson, q member Of old,
if not Of good standing in a back
woods church in Alabama, was drawn
up before a church committee on the
charge Of stealing hog. The old
fellow showed signs of deep humlla-
ton when be appeared before The
committee, and the nervous manner
in which he chewed bis "long green
tobacco was evidence that he was
anxious as to the outcome Of the
trial. The chairman of the commit
tee called the meeting to order, and
then, looking at Gibson, sadly said:
1T do grleve me nightly to be
here
1T dou't grieve you nigh as much
as it do me-" Gibson answered.
Il hope not, but l fear it does.
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Summary Report Ct the com-
mission.

The War Commission las made an
exhaustive report in which it is de-
clared that the conduct of the war
was creditable. 1t is hard en- Gen.
Miles and DR.. Daily who it is alleged
"For months, as it appears, Dr..
DAILY concealed the commission Of
crime affecting men under bis charge,
whom, as an officer and physician, he
was bound to protect"
The following is summary tf its
findings. In conclusion, the report
says: The result of the Santiago
campaign was the complete realizs-
ton Of the several Of iects contem-
plated-tbe capture OF the city with
it's fortifcations and munitions OF
war, together with immense supplies
of food stuffs and ammunition, the
former estimated by Gen. Wood at
100000 rations; the surrender of
the entire province Of Santiago de
Cuba with all the troops garlisoned,
the same amounting, as already
stated, to between $4,000 and 24,G00;
the destruction by the navy OF Ad-
miral Cervera's fleet after it's depart
ure from the barbor, and the general
decentralization of the Spanish forces
and the discontinue Of the Spanish
government and people, leading al
most Immediately to overtues for
peace by Spain. All this was &C
complished without the loss of 8
prisoner, a gun or color, and with
list cf casulties aggregating in
killed less than $50 and in wounded
less than 1,40O, losses which, in com
pa,ison with results, are less thar
have ever heretofore occurred il
modern warfare.
L. should be added, also, that th'
total deaths in battle, from wounds
and diseases, from the beginning t'
the end Of the episode, aggregate;
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ing up the two convicts, John Shep-
pard and Hamp Rawl, who escaped
from the gang.
The farmers say they are not going
to plant much cotton this year, con-
sequently they are not going to buy
much guano. They intend planting
plenty of corn as it is supposed tie
oat crop has been injured.
Mr.. ]. E. koon, the well known
blacksmith, of Hilton, has put up
new set Of mill rocks from which he
makes some of as good meal as ever
was made. He aud his assistant,
Mr. Sidney Slice, are very busy saw
ing and grinding. And let me tell
you, they are hustlers.
Mr.. r. B. Hitler, our merchant at
Hilton, is doing thriving business.
He is assisted by his brother Johnnie
as book keeper.
Mr.. George Buckley is having
lumber sawed to build large board
ing house at Hilton. He says as
soon as be is ready the work will be
pushed from start to finish.
Miss Iver Hitler of our community
is visiting her kin folks over.the river.
She has been there for some time,
water bound.
Capt. r ". Frick and son, OF
Chaplin, are talking Of putting up a
frst-class roller -four Mill at that
place in time for the present crop OF
wheat. A good -four mill is what we
need in this section.
Mr. Jesse Wessinger is by degrees
increasing his stock of merchandise
and again elj)ys liberal share OF
patronage. Dick.
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less than 3,O0O-only fraction over

less than 3,000-only fraction over
l per cent.
The report closes thus: ''1n ccn-
cluding its labors, it is with much
pleasure that the commission reports
that, Notwithstanding the haste with
which the nation entered upon the
war with Spain, the resultant and
almost inevitable confusion in bureau
and camp, the many difficulties OF
arming, assembling, and the progress
of large bodies Of hitherto unframed
men, the carrying on Of active opera
tions in two hemispheres, the people
of the United States should ever be
proud of it's soldiers, who co operat
ing with it's sailors, in less than three
months put an end to Spanish
colonial power, enfranchised op-
pressed people and taught the world
at large the strength and the nobility
OF great republic.''
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R0!XALkss:**'"*ts& o.! q! u!
" ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome

NV, Brother Cobson, we want tc
hear straight story. Did You steal
bog?"
"Well, brother, I reckon you ask
the question because you air inter
ested in the welfare of my soul.
YES, brother"
"Anl you want me to tell you
whuther or not I stole the hog
Exactly"
And if I says yes you will turn
me out of the church y
We'll be compelled to d. that "
"Aud if you turn me out it will be
noised about that I was put out for
stealiu''a hog, and that would ruin
my standin'."
Yes
"And if I say that I didn't steal
the hog you will think that 1 am
lyin'."
"Surely, brother"
And will be mighty apt to turn
me out anyway"
"More than likely
"And then it will be noised about
that I was fred for lyin'."
"Yes, I should think So
"Well, I'd rather be turned out for
lyin', for as mighty nigh every man
in this community is liar, Ill have
good many sympathizers."
Gall right, brother; and the report
of the proceedings read as follows:
"Brother CoDson stole hog but was
expelled from the church for lyin'."
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Dots from Wessingec's.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are moving along as cleverly
as circumstances will admit.
The health of our neigkborhood is
not SO good at present, as some
families have measles, but as yet no
deaths from them.
The weather is very rough, first
plenty of rain, then cold, followed
with the heaviest snow known to our
oldent inhabitants. 1t ranges from
eight to thirteen inches in depth.
the roads in places are almost I'M
passable. The chaingapg is between
Hilton and Spring Hill and have put
the road in very good condition.
Captain Charlie Metze is out trac
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VOL. XXIX.

poll tax and to provide penalty for
non pay ment passed its second read
ing. It is similar to the provision
which is contained in the supply bill,
but is a general law, and will not
take effect this year.
Mr.. McDow's bill to require mas
tiers, referees and judges to prepare
their opinions in all contested liti,
gated cases heard by them and file
the same within the time required
by law was killed.
Mr.. E6rd's joint resolution to sub
NIT the question Of biennial sessions
to the people was killed. Mr. Blease
called it up to amend the title. The
amendment was made and Mr.. Bacot
moved to continue the bill until the
next session, as no election could be
held this year anyway. BY vote Of
So to so the house agreed to continue
tie bill.
Mr.. W. J. Thomas bill to amend
an act providing for violation OF YER
bal or written contracts was killed.
Mr.. Thomas said that it merely pro-
vided for the protection of turpentipe
men and saw mills, just as farmers
are protected. This measure can
hurt no honest man.
The Mauldin bill providing for the
adoption of broad tires in such liberal
terms that the friends of the measure
had hoped there would be no opposi-
ton to its passage, was, by vote OF
20 to Is, continued until the next
session, after lengthy and very in
teresting debates.
The appropriation bill consumed
a good portion Of the morning session.
1t was read section by section and very
few changes were suggested. The
only two amendments of any conse-
quence was allowing 5000 extra to
the Citadel academy for repairing
the roof of the west wing and S24O
to the adjutant general for rent OF
an armory.
Mr.. Scarborough offered an amend
ment to the appropriation bill pro.
viding that each member of the gen.
eral assembly, during his term Of
Office, shall have the right to name
one poor and deserving youth between
the ages of Is to Is years from his
county who shall receive his educa-
ton free Of charge at the South Car
olina college. After running de-
bate the amendment was adopted by
a vote of 20 to II. The bill was
then ordered to third reading with
notice Of general amendments.
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Ago1cillo Feels Sad.
He Changes His Tune in Speaking
of the Americans.

of the Americans.
Agoncillo has now adopted aquiet-
er attitude. His conversation on
America and Americans seems to be
more in the spirit of sorrow than in
anger. Evidently be sees the futil
ity of the Filipinos' attitude and
thinks change of front is more ad
visable.
The burden of his song is why
did you attack Us? We hated to &c
fend ourselves, but what could we
do?"
Pressed for a statement, Agoncillo
dictated the following to your cor
respondent:
Il have been trying my best to
get the United States Government
to hear me, because I represent the
will and wishes of ten million people.
I have sent my documents to the
Government, and asked to be heard
in order to avoid conflict between
my people and yours. We have both
been fighting a common enemy, your
people for the sake Of humanity and
our people for our freedom.
II have tried to do what is best
for both countries, until, seeing that
I was not heard, I thought it best,
in order to show the Americans who
were friends, to publish the docu-
ments I have been presenting in
Washington. This was iu order to
convince the Americans of the good
will of the Fllipinos. As I have done
all this, I feel that I have done my
duty not only to The Filipinos, for
my own country, but also for
America.
"And now, at this moment, We do
not know what America is going to
do with the Filipinos. We only
know the fact that from the constant
sending Of troops the Americans
want to make US slaves.
"Aithough I have not yet received
any official communication from my
Government, 1 am personally con-
vinced that the provocation for the
outbreak came from the Americans,
because, according to the communi-
cations I have been receiving di: ect-
ly from Aguinaldo himself, and those
which I have been sending to Agui-
naldo, I am quite sure the Filipinos
would not fire the first shot, because
they wish to show their friendship
and gratitude to the Americans.
Il can only say that the Filipinos
will continue to fight if they find the
American people want to make them
slaves. I do net think the Fllipinos
will accept being made into any kind
of a colony, no matter how liberal
the terms. We know what it means
to be colony. No matter how good
the laws are that you write, they will
be corrupted, aud We would become
slaves again.
Until 1 hear from my people l
could not say if they would be will
ing to become a State or not.
Agoncillo is busy sending cable
grams to Hong Kong.
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For Ia Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield X Co, 21O
Wabash .av, , corner Jackson st., one
of Caicagos oldest and most promi-
nert druggists, recommends Cham
berlain's Cough R-medy for Ia grippe,
as it not only gives a prompt and
complete relief. but also coupteracts
any tendency of Ia grippe to result
in pneumonia. For sale by j. i.
Hartmann.
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Free Hand for OTIS.
Government Will Not Send Him Any
Orders or Advice.

Orders or Advice.
! President Mckinley intends to
show bis appreciation of the gallantry
and skill displayed by Gen. OILS by
allowing that officer to deal with the
rebels in the Philippine Islands as
he thinks best, without instructions
from Washington.
Secretary Alger said: "We do not
intend to tell Gen. Oils what TO do
He knows better than we what is
required in the circumstances, and
he will be allowed to pursue what
ever course be deems best without a
word of instruction from the War
Department. The Government has
the utmost confidence in his ability
and judgment.
"As for taking Iloilo the same is
true. We have not sent any instruc
tions to Gen. Otis in regard to occupy
ing that place. He has the authority to
make any movement he please there,
without consulting the department."
It is not the desire of the Admins
tration to wage fierce war against
the Filipinos, but it is feared that if
instructions to this effect were sent
to Gen. Otis he might not act as
vigorously as his judgment would
otherwise dictate.
The officials of the Government
have reached the conclusion that the
ratification of the peace treaty by the
Senate does not justify the United
States in establishing government
over the entire Philippine archipel-
ago. The protocol of the peace
treaty provided that the United
States should maintain the status
quo in the Philippines until both
parties to the compact had ratified
the treaty, and in view of this the
Government will wait until the form
alities have been complied with be-
fore carrying out its intentions in
regard to the islands.
The right Of the United States to
occupy territory evacuated by the
Spanish forces appears to be unques
toned, however, and if Gen. Oils so
desires he may send troops to any
place where they may be needed.
The ratification of the treaty by
the Senate is construed to give Gen.
! Otis a better right to exercise author
ity throughout the Philippines and it
is expected that he will at once begin
to apply the provisions Of his procla-
nation issued some time ago, but
never enforced.
AS for the insurgents, the anomal-
p, Gus political status which they have
will not prevent Gen. Otis from treat
! ing them as rebels or foreign enemies.
1t has not been definitely determined
! whether they are Spanish subjects or
| rebels against the authority Of the
United States, but they can be pun,
ished according to the severe dictates
0; military law, whether they arc one
or the other BY their attack on the
American forces they have forfeited
all rights recognized by this Govern
ment, and must be treated as
enemies.
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Don't Gossip.

It is not pleasant to mention ones
mistakes Of serious nature. What
ever m n may say to thair wives at
home, it is not often that nan will
mention his wife's faults and failings
away from home. 1t is quite d.f-
ferent with most wives. however.
When they get together they chatter
as freely as children, and talk Of
their husbands faults (real or i'm
asinedI, and those who hear it often
tell it to others in an exaggerated
form. After awhile the husband
finds that he is being talked about in
the neighborhood as if he wele
worse than brute. II he is a SEN
sative man and occupying a social
position where a good name is every
thing, he will trace these stories to
bis wife. After that be may continue
to provide we'll and treat her kindly,
but that tender, soothing affection
which has always been such COM
fort to the wife will be shocked out
of place in spite Of himself. To the
wife. Ii you value your husbands
first love and your own happiness,
speak we'll Of him at ali times. Give
people to understand that in your
estimation he is but little lower than
the angels. There is no mistake on
earth so bad as for husband and wife
to trife with each other.
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A Broad Construction or the Con-
vention Made to Cover the Little
Island Which Lies Off the Cuban
Coast-Valuable Stategic Position.
Washington, Feb. 15-The United
States will construe the treaty to
give title by cession to Isla de Pines.
Upon the exchange of ratifcations
the island will become part of this
country, just the same as Porto Rico
will. This announcement is made by
authority. 1t will probably cause
some surprise. The significance is
very great and more than national.
Under the terms of the treaty,
"Spain relinquishes sovereignty" over
the title to Cuba. Spain also ''cedes
to the United States the Islands now
under Spanish sovereignty in the
West Indies"
I Until now it has been generally
supposed that ''other islands" meant
Vieqnes, which is not far from Porto
Rico, and Mona, which is the middle
of the Mona passage between Porto
Rico and San Domingo. That the
United States may include islands
Immediately adjacent to Cuba has
heretofore attracted very little con-
sideration. But there is no longer
any doubt of the Interpretation. The
United States will acquire the Isle Of
Pines. Thereby this country comes
into possession not only cfa snug pos
session, but of point ofgreat strate-
gic Importance.
The Isle of Pines is on the south
side of Cuba. It is due south of Ha
yana. That is one of the nalrowest
parts of Cuba. The distance from
Havana on the north coast to Bataba-
no on the south coast is about thirty
miles and is covered by rail. From
Batabapo to the Isle of Pines is not
much more than a ferriage. The
water is comparatively shallow. A
chain Of keys almost connects the
isle with the mainland of Caba.
Small coastwise steamers run be-
tween Batabano and Newra Corona,
the port of the isle. The distance is
short and land is in sight all of the
time. No matter what may be the
determination of the future relations
between the United States and Cuba,
the fact now stands that this govern
meut will own territory almost con-
nected with Cuba.
By virtue of its position the Isle OF
Pines commands the Yucatan chan
mel, between Cuba and Mexico. Due
south of the isle will be the Nicara-
guam canal.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
A Cure for Constipation,

! was troubled with Constipation for Ses:
eral years, and Frequently went fog rlna
days without my bowels moving. I spent
several dollars for the cure OF Sale. but
without success. This last winter q sales
man insisted or me buying some Ramcn's
Liver Pills and Tonic P=l.e.s. remarkinS
that they We're the best on earth. laugh
ed at the idea. but purchased one dozen
boxes Since that time have used three
boxes and am now Ell ni,ying the best of
heath. recommend them to my ousto-
mers and the result is hive sold six
dozen boxes alreaiy.-M. }. Browning.
druggist, Germantown, Kv. For sale by
G. NJ. Harman and J. E. kauimann.
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An Honest Medicine fer La
Grippe.

George W: Watt of South Gardi-
ner, Me-, says: Il have had the
worst cough, cold, chills and grip
and have taken lots of trash of no
account but profit to the vendor,
Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy is the
only thing that has done any good
whatever. 1 have used one so cent
bottle and the chills, cold and grip
have all left me. I congratulate the
manufacturers of an honest medi-
cine For sale by J. E. Kaufman
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Lawrence Schraeder died last Sat
urday in New York at the hospital
for outdoor poor from debility, caused
by want of food. On Wednesday a
letter for Scbraeder was delivered
at the hospital, containing a check
for $1,000. sent from England; it
was his share of his fathers estate.
TIE body had been sent to the
morgue, and the money arrived just
in time to prevent the body from
being buried in the potters field.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-02-22
Il the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents bottle.
It is the best of all.
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Fashion Note.

"Great Scott. Another hat" ex-
claimed Mr.. Harlem Flat when his
wife threw out hint. You are the
most extravagant woman in this part
Ct town. l believe you have differ
ent hat for every day in the week"
"Why, Of course I have. That's
lust it. have one for every day in
the week; but none for Sunday"
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Public Statement From
A Public Man
Hon. w. II. Ohley, Ex-Secretary of State OF
West Virginia, writes sn open letter.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Mar. 9. lS9

CHARLESTON, ". Va, Mar. 9, 1898.
To 70A0m ii may concern:
"Imost heartily recommend Pe-ru-na
as of great benefit in cases of catarrh.
1t is especially beneficial wherever the
mucous membranes are affected. AS a
tonic it certainly has no superior"
w. q. OHLEY, Ex-Secretary of State.
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STATE OF OEIo, CITY OF TOLEDO, !

STATE OF OE1o, CITY OF TOLEDO, co
LUCAS COUNTY
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
be is the senior partner Of the firm
OF F. J. Cheney Il Co., doing busi-
less iu the CITY Of Toledo, C'uIty
and Safe aforesaid aud that said
firm will pay the sum Of Ole Hun
dred Dollars for each and every case
of G. .tsr1h that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Citarrb Gre
FRANK J. CHENEY.
S gorn TO before ne and subscribed
10 my presence, this Gin day OF
December, 4 D 1886.
(. A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken iuter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and NJ mucous surfaces of the system
Sand for testimonials, free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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For custards, pies, etc, disiccated
cocoanut, canned pine apple, ready
for use) at the Bazaar.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted at tho
rate Of one cent per word for first inser.
ton, and one half cent for each subse.
quept 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 rate OF one
cent word, WI en- they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free.
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
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The Legislature.

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
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Isle Of Pines.
United States Will Claim 1t Under
the Treaty.

A Broad Construction of the Con-
vention Made to Cover the Little
Island Which Lies Off the Cuban
Coast-Valuable Stategic Position.