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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28
Final Discharge.

~OTINE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
" persons interested that will apply 10
Hon. Geo. 5. Drafts, Judge Of Probate
III and FOR the County of Lexington, State
of South Carolina, on the 10th day OF
March. 1900. tor Il final discharge as
Gaardl III OF tue Estate OF Frances Lownau.
WALTER :. AM:CK, Guardian.
February II, iMh. 4"l'.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28
Warming.

uEELEY NOTIFY THE PUBLIC
/ generally that Joe Corey contracted to
wo.k on my farm ior the year 1900, and
has left without cause. lLe:eby warn all
persons a.aiust employing or harboring
h,u, as ! will enforce the law to the fullest
extent against any one so employing or
harboting hln.
Z. G.. TAYLOR.
February IS. 1879. -:"l7.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28
The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY. %. 1860
to New Advertisements.
Sold bv JULIAN E. Kaufman.


Notice to Pensioners-S. M Roof.
Final Discharge-Lucas and Hal
tiwanger.
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$500

gent with order; otherwise return it at our. expense
lock sares for n. home, Is. %; 800-lb. once and store safes,
s11.9a; 500 lbs, s17. o5; 700 lbs, ssl.ss; 1000 lbs,
inside ioor safes for large business, factory, jewely or bsnk,
so inches high, 24eo lbs, sss. IS; es inches high, 5000 lbs,
$50: IS. Freight averages g cents per l0oi6s for goo miles,
CATALOGUE and special liberal {. q. D. oneI.
SEARS, RoEEUCK g. co. Chicago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28
nH>.h. CUBAN RELIEF cures
HA1MEHFG Collie, Neuralgia and Toothache
u ee>ssvs In five minutes. Sour Stomach

and Summer Complaints. Price, rs CenS'
Sold by Julian E. Kaufman.
There were five applicants for
teachers certificates at the examina
ton of which four were white and
one colored.
An exchange says that there was
no new moon in this month and the
Ike of which will not happen again
in fifty years.
A fresh stock Of dry goods, notions
and groceries, just received at J. D.
Taylor's. He also has a nice line
Of cheap shoes.
John ". Lucas and W. E. P. Hal
tiwanger applies for a final discharge
as executors of the estate Of Mrs.
Amelia Lucas, deceased.
Rev. Harold Thomas will hold
Episcopal services in the chapel
next Tuesday night, March 9th.
The public is cordially invited.
Broad tires are being adopted by
a great many people and those who
have given the new innovation q
TRIAL express themselves as delighted
with the experiment. For the best
broad and narrow tired wagons, bug
qies, road carts or other vehicles, &C
IN d k,rbfrv G, ~ Golumbia
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28

lWfss<i% STA, Constipation and Indi.
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, Is cts.
Sold bv Julian E. Kaufman
Mr.. James G. Fort was in town
this week looking as if he was en-
joying the best of health.
Prayer meeting will be held in the
Methodist church tomorrow evening,
commencing at s o'clock.
A sneak thief stole the buggy
harness of Rev. E L.. Lybrand at
Brookland one night last week.
MIR. West Roberts has done a wise
thing by putting his son Hendrix in
the Lexington Classical Institute.
Bakers bread, cakes and crackers
will be found at the Bazaar. Re
member this when you comet to court
Mr.. Garfield Caugbman has been
attending school near home, but is
now in the Lexington Classical In
stitute.
A nice line of boys hosiery; shirts
neckties, collars and cuffs for mer
and boys, just received at Leaphar'
& Drafts.
Next Tuesday is the town election
and all registered voters should &c
to the polls and vote for the men o.
their choice.
Had a constable dropped in towr
at any time during The past week h
would have made blind tigers opel
their eyes.
Planters eolis' ssafsls's and eethses
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-02-28

One Of the most distressing sights is
to see a child almost choking with the
dreadful whooping-cough. Give the
child DR.. John w. Bulls Cough Syrup,
relief will be obtained at once and the
sufferer will soon be cured.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Rev. Mitcheli's Meeting.

The revival services being con.
lucted at the Cumberland Presby.
terrain church by the Rev. B. G.
Mitchell, Phi d., are well attend
ID and growing more interesting
every day. DR.. Mitchell Is Q very
attractive and pleasing speaker.
He Is q man who believes that love
ard not force, is the remedy for the
evils Of life. He is well versed IA
the scriptures and feeds The people
on the living word of God. Those
who lear him cannot fail to be
helped. Services every afternoon
lst J o'o1vols aud ~ sve0iuAr
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Abiel Leonard en-.
tevtaiued their relatives at supper.
o. Friday evening. 10 honor Of
Leverett Leonard ~ho Is visiting
here from Kansas City. The even.
log was one Of real enjoyment
Mr.. aud Mrs. Leonard are both de-
iightful entertainers. and an even.
iug with them surrounded by their
Interesting family, who from the
Oldest to the youngest are must.
cians,is a pleasure indeed.
These were present: Mr.. and
Mr.. leverett Leonard, Misses
Edith and Dora Leonard. Mr.. VIM
Leonard from Miami, Indian Ter.
fitory. and Leverett Leonard, IT,,
the guest Of honor.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Baptist Chuseh Meetiag.

The protracted meeting at the
Baptist church began auspiciously
ON Monday night with q very In.
teresting and tender sermon by
Rev. R. NJ. Inflow. Mr.. Inflow
soon reaches the heart and sympa.
thy OF his audience. His careful
exegesis Of scripture Is clothed 10
clear and impressive language. and
warmqd with tender feeling. The
outlook for q very profitable meet
ing Is good. We hope the weather
will improve 80 that all can attend
A larger congregation was present
last night than could have been ex
pected. Services are held daily q
) and 1880 p. M. Let everybod!
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

W. II. Fletcher had the misfor.
tune to lose one Of his fine carriage
horses on Sunday. Lilly vas a
beautiful animals; she had been
failing In health for some months,
but on Saturday she was found to
be worse and died on Sunday morn.
ing,
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

Conway & O'Baunon have re.
turned to the stables formerly &C.
cupied BY them below the Racket
Store. where they will be pleased
70 meet their friends and custom
ers. First block West Of NV
Corner Of Square. JSaw
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Modern Woodmen.

At tn. regular meeting Of tn
Modern Woodmen at their hal Of.
Monday evening. Jan. 18th, thu
following officers were elected f"i
the ensuing year:
W. w. carptnter. v. C.. Lester
Watts. w. ALL. G. Speck. Banke'
]. p. Phillips, Clerk J. N. Ros-
Escort; Joe Mitchell, Watch"a
". w. Flask, Il. Chief Fores er
~ &AskASs Ss0wI' IhSsaAa0vl
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

D. G. Gore. J. e. Harris. ]. E.
Ragsdale and W. E. Mansur: T.
W. Hunter, N. McMyers and A.
r. Rector, Managers.
During the lodge services, On or.
chestra composed Of the following
gen,lemeu, Homer Hattou, Messrs
Hatfield and Scott on horns and
clarionet gave some good music
that was well received. During the
evening some eight or ten applied
for membership.
After the officers were formally
installed. all the members present,
together With several visitors from
Boonwlie, Arrow Rock and Slater,
repaired to LOOMS where an eie.
CANT oyster supper was served.
TenAh Dirthdsy.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Pierian Club

The Pierisn club will meet on
Jan. aoth. 1900, with Miss Hicks
ct her home on Capitol Hill, when
the following program will be car
ried out:
PROGRAM.
Roll Cali-Interesting facts in
the life OF Emmerson.
Review Of favorite essay with
q~uotations from same by Miss May
Brandon. Mrs. Jas. Fisher and Miss
Boyer.
Reading-Each and oil, Mrs.
Seargeut.
Reading -chipmunk, Mrs. Bran
don.
Talk on I;mmer>on In poetry
Mrs. Minnie Campbell.
Critic-M Miss Orr.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

Miss Nell Crank celebrated her
tenth birthday on Monday after.
noon, by inviting some fourteen Of
her young friends to spend the a.
ternoon with her at her home one
mile west Of Marshall. The wealth.
er favored the entertainment, Il
being more like an April day than
January, aud the little folks took
advantage Of Il aud enjoyed many
games in the yard.
During the afternoon lunch wa
served consisting Of fried chicken,
pickles. salad rolls. cheese and fruit
cake.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
". ]. Porter.

w. ]. Porter. a brother Of Thad'
Gus Porter. a Marshali citizen, died
at Sherman. Texas. Tuesday. jan
nary 9th. Of pneumonia. The bur.
ial took place Wednesday, Rev. J.
W. Cillon pastor Of the Second
Baptist church Of that city, con.
Quoting the services.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Struck With q Rock.

Warren Wiley was hit with o
rock on Saturday. while on his way
from school by q companion, who
did It accidentally. The rock struck
him near the temple, just above
the eye. making an ugly wound
which might have proved serious,
and his many friends congratulate
him upon his narrow escape.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
PROGRAM.

Roll call.
Items Of News.
Our Island Empire, Chapter 80.
Leader-Miss Cora Emison.
Among the Forces.
Spiritual Dynam,cs.
Leader-Mr. A. P, Strother.
Author James Whitcomb Riley
Character Sketch-Miss Minnie
Putsch.
MISS MArrIR EMIsoN, Pres.
ARTHUR SrROrHRR, Sec'y.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
c. "a. Ex ufsions.

Jan. sIst to a3rd; Final limit
Ian. s6th, to Kansas City, sass.
Feb. 9th aud 7oth, ~ do, 8;
IIomeseekers. one fare. For par.
t,cular apply to
". A. Beatty, Agent.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19

Sold the Mrs. Johnson place on
s nth Odell Avenue TO Mrs. Cor.
reil, 1875.
r. w. Kings horse and lot
near the west school to II. B. Bris.
tow.
Niuety.6ve acres near Gretchen
for Thomas Landou to Julian Oaks
for $1,000 90.
Two hundred acres for L. N. b.
Ashurt near Mt. Leonard. to James
Whit and Thomas Landon for o..
600.
Twenty acres near Napton for
n. @. Vansiyk to w. N. Almond
for $500.
The above sales were made by
R.. B. Taylor.
L p. Wiley sold for Mr.. Jas. NJ.
Turner, lots one and two Of the
same addition what IL known a.
the ''chase Mill property" to Joel
Joh nson, for $47s.oo.
Lee p. Wiley sold for Thornss
w Lacy. the east half OF the
southeast quarter. Of section ~.
township 81. range 20. (known q
the J. NJ. White farm) to John
j. Dawes. Of this city. for Eve
thousand and FIVE hundred dollars,
($ssoo.oo). And In exchange
therefor. sold to +. w. Lacy, fO'
Mr.. Dawes. lot s In block 4. oi
Boatrisht q Cor.on's addition Il
Marshall, for $500 90.
:. We understand that Il IL the In
teutiom OF Mr.. Dawes to leave Mar
shall and engage in farming. HI
and his excellent family will b
. greatly missed from the bushes
and social circles Of our city.
The Marshall republican., 1900-01-19
Epworth League Reading Circle.

The circle meets with Miss An.
ME Burgess. Tuesday, January -,
1900.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16

20" lemon I renders them very tasf
AM the serNee is much more agFea
Die than the Cd way. one trip arouII
the table Is aAo saved in its seryIe.
and this is not matter of small CD
sideration.
The carving no.. even at small hone
dinners. Is generaty dDae II a side
bic by the maid o butler. The Gl
should. however. tikt he presented 10
the hostess that she nd. in fact. all u
he table may see tina it is in perfect
condition. by a sIiglt movement Of
the head she indicates to the butler
that ii is to be carved.A This custa.n
seems to be an American one. and it
would here be considered bad form to
have it omitted. In England. where
also the carving is done at the side
board. it is not observed.
The idea of having set places at the
home table appears TO be vanishing.
and, with the exception of the hostess.
members of the family stroll in and sit
just about wherever they please. Of
ten the heads of the house only sit on
posite to each other on occasions OF
large dinners.
White is al present the ultra fashion.
able color for table decorations. Ii il
seen in the flowers. the lamp shades
and in almost all places where bright
colors formerly reigned.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
AMERICAN
Bands That Wander About the East
ern and Niddie states.

The gypsy bands which wande around
the New England and middle Atlantic
states come from England and are said
to belong To the genuine gypsy race They
do noI wear the picturesque garb of Eu-
ropean gypsies. and their wagons are of
modern construction. says The Mail and
Express: but. none the less. there is an
air of freedom and good fellowship about
them which Identities them wN their
brethren across the seas and has made
the race a frequent theme in song and
story.
Disguised in cast off American clothing
and occupied in cooking their meals over
modern cook stoves, the American gyp-
sizes are gypsies still. keen at a horse
trade. clever at fortune telling and fond
of their wild music and dances. They
have their king and queen, and they own
all things in common Many tribes or
families have amassed wealth in a small
way. most of it being carried around
with them in the form of cash or invested
in horses and wagons
There is a regular gypsy route through
New Jersey. camps frequently being
places. one OF these is in the neighbor-
hood of Plainfield. Another is beside the
road leading from Montclair to Caldwell.
When a gypsy band camps in the
woods in any part of New Jersey. the
farmers near by drive over to look at the
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16

when the wpfsr comcs 10 the worst. we
shall BE- seady We viii fight to the last
ditch. "a the last gun. to the last man."
At a -rpaI gathering OF the Beers In
PreroFia IN isSD each took a stone in his
hand aud Swore a soiemn oath To shed
his last drop Of blood for his country.
The Stones were then east in q heap.
and above the pile was erected the Paar-
dekraal monument. At the foot of this
very the Beers held their
meetings before the final outbreak of
war. and here at the last meeting Presi-
dent Kruger and all his steners solemn
iy repeated in unison the psalm, The
Lord that made heaven and earth. bless
thee out OF Zion" Then this devout peo-
pie took down their guns
The Beers love God and home They
believe that the promises made to the Is
r~aelifes of old will be fulfilled for them
They believe that their God viii deliver
them. | cannot believe that the great
Of the earth win stand aside and
let these righteous people be crushed by
the invader. Surely some nation will
mediate. That is the only remedy.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
Brave Men Fall,
VIA Would You Give

To oe cured of catarrh? If you or
your friends have this disease you
know how ~disagreeable it is. Its
symptoms are infiamed eyes, throb-
bling TEMPLES, ringing noises in the
ears, headaches. capricious appetite,
and constant discharge of mucus
Fortunately its cure is not a ques-
ton of what you will give, but what
you will take. If you will take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great con
stitutional remedy, whichthoroughly
purifies, enriches and vitilizes the
blood, you may expect 20 be com
pletely and permanent ,ured. The
good blood which Hood 5 Sarsaparilla
makes, reaching the delicate pass.
ages of the mucus membrane, soothes
and rebuilds the tissues and ulti
mately cures all symptoms of catarrh
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
The Arrangement of

Sometimes. where books are too
abundant, a recessed window, instead
of being used for the purpose of a win
dow seat. is Given Gp to Tire >crvice of
books. In this case HE bow or bay.
Is fitted roUiti VIII Il series of book
shelves. the top shelf ION "A tr.ri with
the window ledge alone bein. reserved
for ornaments and lowers.
In small rooms. especially in fats. it
is often a perplexing matter to know
what to do with our books. A stu
dents ave one a notion the 9TH
err day. 1t was fitted up TO the height
OF the dado round the entire wall. save
where the door and fireplace interfered.
with shelves crammed with books.
These shelves took some hundreds Of
volumes. which were all within easy
reach. The furniture was. of course.
pushed out from the wall a little way,
but a big sofa was run up close against
books that were not wanted for fire.
quent reference. and the shelves were
of no inconvenience in the matter of
room space The top shelf was pref
lilly set out with photo frames. minia-
lures and k~nickknacks-
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.
Furnished Special Attendants by the Penn
svlvania System.

The bureau OF attendants for trans
Atlantic travellers established in Jer-
sew CITY and New York City twenty
wears auo. hv the Pennsylvania Sys-
tenn has proven a great convenience
10 persons making European trips
and 10 tourists arriving in America
at that port. II viii be particularly
convenient for visitors to the Paris
Exposition because the departure
docks Of most of the Atlantic steam
ship lines are convenient TO the new
Jersey CITY passenger station OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The bureau consists of experienced
agents whose duties are to meet pas
sencers arriving in Jersey City and
New York e the Pennsylvania
lines and assist them in arranging
for transatlantic trips via any OF
the steamship lines by conducting
them to steamships and aiding in the
preparations for d trip abroad.
These agents viii provide cabs OPP
Grated by the Pennsylvania system
and aid passengers with their bag
gage. They are fully posted on mat
tiers pertaining to steamships leaving
New York. and arrangements can be
made through them for procuring
steamship tickets in advance.
They also meet informing steam
ships to aid travellers in shaping de-
tails for continuing journeys from
New York over the Pennsylvania
! Lines by furnishing tickets, arrang-
ing for the transfer of baggage from
| steamship docks after it has been
passed by customs inspectors, AID
having the same checked through to
destination. They will reserve sleep
ing car accommodations and relieve
persons of the foregoing details, max
ing themselves useful rs attendants
and guides free of charge.
Further information ON the subject
may be obtained by addressing the
nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket
Agent, or ". w. Richardson, Dis,
trict Passenger Agent, Indianapolis
Ind.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
NERO'S
Presentation on Canvas q
Animal Eerocify.


To look upon the new picture, "Nero's
Theater." at the Academy of Fin Arts,
gives one a decided sensation
1t is so large. il is so clear cut. it is so
overw helmingiy real. that the spectators
stand and look upon this battle of ami
mails precisely as they would If the great
trained beasts in Hagenback's were to
suddenly turn upon each other aud give
one of those battles of the strong along
side of which the lighting of men is MIN
icry.
The picture is placed resting on the
floor, and its ground meits into the
ground of the floor. says the New York
Journal. You feel that to take a step
forward would bring you. too. into NOR
tai combat with the elephant and the
tiger.
You unconsciously step out of the way
II the puddle of blood spilled on the turf
NJ the arena.
There is something the same feeling
given by the cinematograph picture rem
ing toward you. as If you must step out
of the way TO save your life.
The picture is marvel0usiy simpie-so
simple thai every impression except that
of the main composition fades out IF
view.
II is brutal. but il is fascinating.
In its great sunlit space on the wall.
with a vivid blue sky painted behind 1t,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
n HOUSEHOLD.
Latest Dinner Table fdeas-How to
Make q Tea CofS-ArranEe-
ment of

One among the new touches that
nave been lately observed in well serv-
ed dinners is that various condiments
are no longer separately passed with
raw oysters. Instead, in the middle of
the plate on which they are handled is
seen a lemon. 1t is open at the top
and its contents have been entirely re-
moved. Ii has then been filled with a
made of tomato catchup, horse
radish and ~si.Ailar things to those used
in an oyster cocktail. Before eating
them each oyster is aiken up on the
fork am 1-.nnA in The saree within
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16

Faith in God and love OF ~country! 1t
IL these that make the Boer a superb
fighter. says Judge Thomas w. Pittman
In the New York World. First with him
Il faith-the supreme confidence that God
will not forsake him in his hour of peril.
He does not only call OF God; he believes
in him with the unquestioning trust OF a
little child. He is Il Christian soldier.
He starts the day with prayer. he re-
peats passages of Scripture as bullets
whistle past him: he sings psalms OF
praise when the victory is won.
With guns in their hands, Bibles IN
their pockets and prayers on their lips.
the Beers are a formidable foe. The
English were wont TO laugh at these pa
Gus farmers. They ridieuled their psalm
singing and jeered az was termed
their hrnocrisv. Bnt the Rner could af-
ford TO bide his time. This war is a mat
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16

is taken up in this way. The main
pattern of y sa-n -e.'n s.s4Pt
least 10 Inches on the short edRe-soUr
rs niche long. aud the short end
pieces should be ~triangles, with a base
of not less han > inches.
When the cloth or silk for the out
side is chosen. cut it out by this pat
tern and cut the same shape and size
in material suitable for lining-silk.
cotton or flannel = flannel being the
best. On the outside embroider a de
sign. quilt the lining 20 a double thick
ness of lambs wool batting. lay it OF
the silk and seam together. allowing
the edges of the lining to remain free.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
A Giant Nerve Builder,

The Mystic Life Remover is the
most powerful nerve builder known.
Tt absolutely c~urae-an ff,mS al ner-
vous diseases and weaknesses nc
matter how aggravated or how long
duration, such as neuralgia, nervous
prostration, nervous paroxysms, ST.
Vitus dance, palpitation of the heart,
physical and mental weakness, debil-
ity of old age, etc. Sold by A. G..
Luken & Co, druggists. 5
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
GYPSY CAMP IN NEW JERSEY.

horses belonging to the wanderers and
often pick up real bargains at these
travelling horse exchanges. The nomadic
life of the gypsies is rough on horses,
they frequently fall sick or grow t. Il
and used up without being really Per
manently disabled. Such horses the gyp-
sizes sell cheap, and the farmers. having
plenty of time and plenty of pasture
land. simply turn the faded beasts loose
and let's them fatten up and recover their
spirits.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16

Thomas Hardy. author of Tess of
the d'~Urhervilles." has found in his
wife a literary 'heipmeet' almost as
gifted as himself Many OF his earlier
novels she recopied and dispatched to
The publishers. and there is no novel
which does not bear some trace of her
literary Judgment. Mrs. Hardy keeps
constantly in touch with the literature
of the day. and her husband vows that
she is an encyclopedia in ~petticoats.
She is also a clever artist and has
painted many pictures in illustration
of her husba ads novels.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-16
The Effect of n Degree.

Miss Beatrice Harraden. who frst
achieved fame as the author of -Ships
That Pass In the Night" and who has
recently taken up the cudgels to de
fend England against the attacks made
by Olive Schreiner on its South African
policy. was made a B. A by Bedford
college. At a g college jubilee b
amused her old fellow students by her
description of the magical effect which
the letters B.. A after her name had
upon the various editors and publishers