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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-08
Efficient Officers.

The County Board OF Commission
ers had full meeting last Monday. It
was the regular pay day for :s'the SER
wants Of the people" and each and
every mothers son of them were
present either in person or by proxy.
They all willingly receipted for their
salary and dues and went away feel
ing that it was good for them to
have been there. This Board con-
sists of men with practical ideas and
sound judgment and they have the
courage of their convictions. They
are faithful in the discharge OF the
onerous duties of their Office, and
their work is planned with view to
the best interest of the people of
Lexington. They are enthusiastic
advocates of improved roads and
bridges and will give both to the
people as far as in their power lays.
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Goods Road Meeting.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I don't think it would be out of
place for me to say who I think
ought to be interested in the good
roads meeting called for August 1st.
Those who pay the tax, for if the
roads are to be kept up by taxation
they will have the burden to bare, if
burden it be.
The road hands who have been
doing all Of the work, for it has been
intimatad that the Communication tax
should be raised to five dollars. And
then those who use the roads con-
stantly to haul over.
If there is any one who does not
belong to either of the above classes
they may not be interested. I think
the burden should rest on the tax
payer and the road hands in equal
proportion. J. Fl. Counts.
Irmo, S. c., July 6, 1908
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Old Soldiers Reunion.

The committee of arrangements
presents the following program of
the reunion of old soldiers of Lezing-
ton county, to be held at Leesville,
S. G, July 14th, 1908.
l. Meet ct 10 o'clock a. m, at the
south end of Main street and form in
procession, under command of Capt.
A. P. West: march from thence to
the Tabernacle with music by band.
2. Exercises opened with prayer,
by Chaplain.
3. Address of welcome, By DR.. D.
M. Crosson, Mayor of Leesville.
4. Response, by Col. NJ. D. Har-
man.-song, (Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground), by the children.
S. Address, by Hon. G. ". Croft.
Subject: "Ihe Principles Tor Whlcn
the Confederate Flag was raised. -
Song, Bonnie Blue Flag, by the
children.
6. Address, by Hon. A. T. Lever.
Subject: mo Lost Cause, No New
South" Song, (The Grey Jacket),
By an old Soldier and cornet.
Z. Address, by Ex-Governor J. G..
Sheppard. Subject: THE Duty Of
Citizenship Song, (America), by
the children.
S. Address, by Master Capt. Nor
ris Lumpkin. Subject: ''Sons of the
Confederacy." y."-Music, (Dixie), by
band. Song: when the Roll is
Called Up Yonder), by the children.
9. Dinner-One and half hour.
10. Business session.
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DIVINE SERVICES.

DIVINE SERVICES-
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. ]. G. Graichen, Pastor.
1st. Sunday II a, NJ, Lexington.
lst Sunday, evening al 7:30, Lexington.
End. Sunday II a. m, Lexington.
3rd. Sunday II q. NJ, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:30 Lexington.
Sunday school service every Sunday
morning at $50.
APPOINTMENTS OF REV. GEORGE s. BEAsDEN
Nazareth, E. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. E. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, e. Lutheran, 9Th Sunday.
His address is 1109 Elmwood Avenue,
Columbia, S, c., where parties wishing to
correspond with him can address him.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES:
Rev. Mr. Wallace, Pastor.
End. Sunday IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
LEXINGTON CIRCUIT N. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. W. E. BARRE, Pastor.
LIST Sunday, Hebron II am. Shiloh 81 pm.
I'd Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington 33pm.
Sd Sunday, Shiloh II am. Hebron 81 p m
4th Sunday, Lexington liam. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service every
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-08
Made His ESCAPE.

A convict named Corbit, white,
who was sentenced at the February
term of the court to the chaingang,
made his escape last week. He was
convicted for housebreaking and had
only about five weeks to serve. He
made his escape near Hilton and got
hold of an old axe; broke his shackles
off by laying them on the railroad
track and cutting them off with the
axe.
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Is Recovering.

The friends of Mr.. Brooks Meetze
will be pleased to learn that he is
recovering from long spell of sick
ness. He has been under the treat
ment of Drs. Thompson, Babcock
and Mitchell, cf the State Hospital
for the insane, for long time, but
the skill of these specialists has
finally triumphed over the dis
ease and Mr.. Meetze will soon be
restored to his friends in sour d
health.
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An Excellent Beard.

The County Board of Control held
its regular business meeting last
Monday. Routine business was trans
acted and accounts audited and
checks issued for the same. The
members of this board are thorough
business men and their management
of the States liquor interest in this
county has given entire satisfaction.
No better selection for the place
could have been made.
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Delmar Locals.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are now having the hottest
weather Of the season.
Cotton and corn have improved
during the week. All crops are from
two to three weeks late.
Mr.. W. b. Hare reported cotton
bloom on the End.
Rev. Austin spent Saturday night
with Mr.. T. @. Moore.
Mr.. Geo. r. Shealy spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives at
Pelion.
MIR. Luther Eallman, of PficeVille,
visited at Mr.. II. S. Shealys yester-
day.
Mr.. John ". Ballentine attended q
picnic at the new steel bridge near
Wyse's ferry Saturday.
Mrs. J. E. Wertz, of Etheredge,
spent Monday of last week with her
mother, Mrs. A. L. Eargle.
Miss Daisy Risinger and brother,
of near Leesville, spent Saturday
night and Sunday with their brother,
Mr.. E-astus Risinger.
Rev. Austin delivered an impress
sive sermon at Mt. Hebron yesterday
from Isaiah xxxiii:l7, after which be
administered the Holy communion.
Five new members were confined,
one Of whom was the little blind
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Derrick.
At an election for tustees of Cleve-
land school district held last Saturday
evening, the following were elected:
Messrs. Henry Trotter,, W.. NJ.
Shealy and J. O. Esrgle.
We have failed to get Farmers
Institute. We regret this, but
let US urge the farmers to attend the
Farmers Institute at Lexington or
Saluda. The date for the meeting
at Saluia is the 18th inst, and that
at Lexington is the 23rd.
In the Newberry College catalogue
we find the following notice: Saluds
Reunion. Territory-Saluds, Edge
field and Aiken counties. Officers:
President, W. A. Shealy, Leesville,
S. c.; Secretary, Rev. J. D. Kinard,
Leesville; S. @.
This reunion will be held at Delmar
annually on Tuesday before the third
Sunday in August. This reunion
will be held on the grounds of the
Delmar Graded School.
MIR. j. e. Shealy, of Little Noun
tain, spent Saturday night with MIR.
John ". Ballentine. Lloyd.
July 6, 1903.
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Notice..

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
II Estate of James H. Anderson, de-
ceased, are hereby notified that they must
make payment on or before August 1st,
1903, to the under signed and those having
claims against said Estate must present
them, properly verified, on or before the
above date to-
SAMUEL 3. GEORGE,
G. G. z. and Administrator.
July &, 1903. 3w30.
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Reference Court.

Clerk of the Court, Samuel B.
George, referee, was busy taking tes.
timony lsst Thursday, in the mat
ter of the estate of Isaiah Lowman
so ss to be able to distribute the
estate among the distributes with
exact justice to all according to the
meaning of the will. Among those
present were Messrs. Sam, Joe and
Bill Lowman, Pierce Shealy, I. III.
Bouknight and S. E. Buckley.
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Unclaimed Mail.

The following is list of unclaim-
ed letters remaining in the post Office
at this place for the month of June:
MALES.
Tillman Barnes.
Jonney Carell.
Claude NJ. Cross.
Lee G.. Hembree.
E. Lucas.
S. Moore.
L. NJ. Reitz & c..
Jacob Starting.
Elelijh Isriel.
FEMALES.
Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson.
Miss Annie Jones, lice Miller.)
Miss Oracle Rsade, CT Mr.. Meetze.
Mrs. Ida Whella.
PACKAGES.
Josephine Bridges.
Barbara Harden.
Mrs. Pinkie Brown.
S. J. Lesphart,
Postmaster.
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College of Charleston,
CHARLESTON. S. C.

18TH YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 25.
z ETTERs, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING.
IL One Scholarships to each County Of
South Carolina. Entrance examirGti ons
held at Lexington by County Superinten-
dent OF Edncatlon and Judge Of Probate
July 10. Tuition $40 Board ard furn-
ished room IL ! omitory, SO per month.
All candidates for admission are permitted
to compete for Boyce Scholarships. which
pay Slt0 a year. For catalogue, address,
HARRISON RANDOLPH, President.
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We'll Attended.
The barbecue of Messrs. Hs

The barbecue of Messrs. Harman
e. Gsntt, at Pelion, on the Fourth,
was largely attended by the people
of that vicinity. It is estimated that
between 500 and 700 people were
present, all Of whom had PLEASANT
time and plenty to eat. The Lexing-
ton Brass Band was present and it's
music was much enjoyed by the peo-
ole. A number of candidates were
present, but we're on the still hu1t
for votes. Mr.. E. Z. Shealy made a
capital address.
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Cotton Blooms.

MIR. W. D. Hill, of South Fork,
he's sent to this Office cotton bloom
which opened on the 2Ssh of June.
MIR. Travis Hill has also sent one
which was plucked on the 5th inst.
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Death Of Mrs. Willie Hook:

We are panied to learn that Mr..
Willie A. Hook died last Monday, at
the home of her husband at Red
Bank. She was a loveabie woman
and was general favorise, with 8
large circle OF friends. She was
buried at Nazareth church by the
Rev. a. r. Taylor.
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Self Explanatory.
A. F. Lever, NJ. G,
uT11 Q ~

Sell tx p!an.tosy.
Hon. A. F. Lever, NJ. G.,
Wallaceville, S. c..
Sir: Your letter of June 22nd re-
questing that special agent be as
signed to your district for investiga-
ton of pending applications for rural
delivery, has been received.
In reply you are advised that it is
the policy of the Department to con-
slider applications as far as possible
in the order ct their fling. Under
this rule the cases in which you are
interested will be investigated as soon
as they can be reached.
Very respectfully,
J. W. Bristow,
4th Assistant Postmaster General.
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For Sale.

Very low, one ffty-saw Winship
gin in good order. Sold only on &C.
count of putting in two larger ones.
Also one corn shredder, apply to
Farmer" Toole Post ofGce, S. G.
2
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Winthrop GllRQp Scholarship

AND EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
N award of vacant scholarships in Win
throp College and for the admission Of
new students will be held at the coun tY
court house on Friday, July 10th. at "a. m.
Applicants must not be less than fifteen
years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after July
10th. they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this examination.
The next session will open about Sep
tember 16, 1903
For further information and catalogue,
address
PRESIDENT D. B. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. G,
May 13, 1903. I'd.
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Wanted,

Two hundred thousand feet of
lumber. Boards and framing, sound
and square. N. 81. Driggers,
SO Columbia, S. c..
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index TO New Advertisements.
Dry Goods-N. A. Young.
Notice-W. D. Bates.
Department Store-Tapp Go.
Notice-Ssml. B. George, Admr.
Barbecue-Haltiwanger & Amick.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
HISTORIC CHURCH RESTORED

religious ceremony has Just been
performed In a remarkable church in
the heart of Milton Abbey Woods,
Dorset. England The little church
was erected there in the year e3S by
King Athelstan and dedicated TO st.
Catherine, and until the reformation
was regularly used by the monks of
Milton Thereafter 1t fell into disuse.
and in process OF time into desecra.
lion. In turn It was utilized as "A
pigeon house. as laborer's cottage,
IS carpenters shop and as lum.
Der store, and was rapidly falling in.
to decay when Eyerard Hambro, the
ord of the manor. resolved to restore
il. The restoration was completed
about "A week ago, hut has been so
reverontly done that most OF the old
Saxon. Norman and perpendicular
work II contained remains intact. and
IN incised Indulgence" inscription on
its south door has been perfectly pre-.
ierved.-New York Tribune.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
COMBINATIONS.

Pensions in this country cost st.25
per head OF population.
Frances import OF raw material in
the three months ended March 81. In
creased SG.667 800; Its exports OF man
ufacturers increased $4.463,000.
Mr.. Chamberlaln's organization has
already circulated more than 10000
900 pamphlets setting forth its views
as to protective tariff. and the Free
Trade Union has issued 1000, 900.
The clam, like the lobster. being
threatened with extinction. the United
States bureau of fisheries Is endeavor-
ing TO propagate 1t by artificial cul-
ture. with good promise OF success.
Ammonia is the best all-around
household drug we know Of Various
ly diluted 1t will do more toward
cleansing or keeping things bright, be
1T carpet or silver or cold sores.
etc, than any other known chemical.
On October l6 cloud OF mosqui-
toes so dense as to obscure the sun.
and making noise like a distant
sound Of the ocean, settled down on
the center of Madrid. Many horses
"Staht anu
were soon deserted. Suddenly the
cloud OF insects arose into the air
again and disappeared.
Tourists have in decade converted
Switzerland from one OF the poorest
10 one OF the richest countries, the
money per capita being larger than
that in the United States Perhaps
S50.000.0O0 is received each summer
by population OF less than 3,00O,-
900 The percentage Is divided as
follows: Germans. 33 yer cent;
Swiss, 20 per cent; English. II per
cent; French. IL per cent; Americans.
3 per cent. and small number of Bel.
gians, Dutch. Russians. italians and
Austrians.
The fact that tuberculosis was a
rare disease among the negroes In
slavery was great triumph OF intelli-
gent, though enforced hygiene. and 1t
also proves that tuberculosis is Q pre-
ventable disease. because prior to the
war 1t was not of infrequent occur
renee among the whites OF the South.
Consumption Is also scourge to the
emancipated negroes because OF the
crowding and insufficient food. The
mortality from consumption per 100,-
900 negroes is 435, and whites 126.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
JAPAN, RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.

Whether this month, next year, or
five years from now. war between Ja-
pan and Russia seems certain to come.
Japan is SO firm. Russia Is SO arro'
giant, and the Importance oil the issues
between the two is so vital that there
can hardly be a settlement except
through the supreme test.
Every Indication gives ground for
the belief that Russia is gaining more
by delay than Japan kussia's prepar-
alton Tor war now is very imperfect,
possible. Japan. there is reason to be
ieye. has tor many months been ready
/. every point To increase her navy to
sep pace with Russia.
mere is one factor in the situation.
how ever, that makes it probable that
Japan is in better comparative posi-
lion today than sne was Il few months
ago. even des J.te the increase in Rus
STA Tar eastern fleet. This is that,
having done all she could TO avert
war by process OF diplomatic negotia-
tion-to preserve peace with honor,
ds Premier natsura puts it-she VIII
nave the heartier support OF England,
should the latter power be dragged
into the conflict.
The treaty of alliance between ia
pan and England provides that should
either power in defense of their re-
spectiye interests" become involved in
war with two other powers at the
same time the ally must at once come
to its assistance" and conduct war
in common" This strengthens ia
pan greatly. as is clear. but at the
same time 1t has resulted in hamper
ing her freedom OF action, for she has
naturally awaited Englands approval
before proceeding TO eXtremities. All
through the past fall England's in
iuence has been OF restraining ma
ture, but now. if war comes. England
will recognize that it has not rashly
been accustomed by Japan, and will
the more Willingly give support.
1t was in view OF just such IA con
ungency as the present one that the
treaty was framed. There is express
reference in the text to the especial
interests" oil the TWO powers. those oil
Great Britain, relating principally to
China" while Japan, in .lition to
the interests she possess "A China,
is Interested in peculiar sree, po-
industrially, in Korea"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckwell. aged 25 years.
choked TO death early yesterday morn.
ing at his home. m the presence OF his
vile and child. He contracted a
slight cold few days ago and paid
but little attention 10 1t. Yesterday he
was seized with a fit of coughing
which continued for some time. His
wife sent Tor physician but before
he could arrive. another coughing
spell came on and Duckweli died from
suffocation. Louis GloLe-Demo
crat, Dec. /. 1901. Ballard's Hore
hound Syrup would have saved him
25c. soc and Sl.0o. Sold by J. l., Par
sons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
American Telephone. In London.

After careful investigation It has
been found that the American tele-
phones are much superior TO those
made In England. and the people in
London are taking out their old
phones and substituting the American
make. This is only one OF the many
Instances that go to prove the superior
value OF American products. Another
instance Is to be found In the manufac-
ture of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the celebrated family medicine for
stomach. liver and bowel complaints.
and which is without an equal In the
entire world For fifty years 1t has
been recognized as the best medicine
to cure indigestion, dyspepsia. bilious
ness. nervousness, chills and malaria.
fever and ague. Try 1t and see for
yourself. Our 1904 Almanac is now
ready at your druggist for free distri-
button. Be cure to get copy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28

There appears to be chance that
New York will make a strong contest
Tor the Democratic national conven-
ton. Many OF the Southern Demo
crats want the gathering to go to that
city because of the assumed influence
this would have on the vote of the
state in the election. The Southern
Democrats say that the vote of the
state of New York is essential to their
party in 1904 II 1t is to win. OF course,
they are right. The solid South will
go only a short way toward giving
the Democrats a majority in the cleo
toral college. and yet that is all the
vote that the Democratic politicians
can count on now with any confidence.
In Washington on January K. 1904.
the Democratic national committee
will meet. and the selection of the
date and the place for the convention
Will be made then. Senator Tillman
declares that the matter OF the choice
of New York as the meeting place OF
the convention is OF paramount i'm
portance. New York is his first and
only choice for the place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28

tended the dance last evening that
night, forgetting all about them until
her feet began to hurt. II she was
not such lovely dancer the fact might
have been ascertained earlier. And
then someone said something about a
skirt resembling the style displayed
by Rose Melville as Sis Hopkins"
when she insisted on having n bow
of large ribbon sash around the
waist adorn the front instead of the
back. But this is only rumor, as there
was hush when we attempted to as
certain the truth and the name OF the
party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
CLEVELAND AND COLOMBIA.

what. then, is the program? Is Mr.,
Cleveland to accept as an attorney a
retainer and come here to fight the
treaty with Panama when II is re-
turned for ratification Or VIII he. in
letter, replying 10 this appeal, put
he seal OF his disapprovai on all that
The President and Secretary Hay have
done? Or will these Colomhians Join
in the effort to nullify Mr. Cleveland's $
easily nnllited letter as 10 the next
years presidential race and throw
themselves passionately into an Amer
lean political campaign? There are
stirring times. full oi surprises and
complex situations, and particulars
are in order.-Washington Star.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
MORE JlNGOES.

An Engllshman and an American
who had been discussing the race be.
ween The Shamrock and the Reliance
began to argue about the strength and
capabilities Of their respective navies,
when the Engiishman said,
Il consider our navy 10 be the best
m the world"
Nonsense" exclaimed The yankee.
we could tow the whole british fleet
into New York harbor"
Aye. that might be-" responded
John Bull but it would take a deal
eleverer man than Christopher Colum-
bus to find America after It had been
here ten minutes. Spare Moments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28

The most ancient of codes is that oil
Hammurabi, king OF Babylonia. who
reigned about 22J0 b. C.. Here is sec
ton 5 OF the code: III a judge pro
nounces judgment, renders a decis
ion, delivers verdict duly signed and
sealed. and afterward alters his judg-
ment, they tthe assembly, shall call
that Judge TO account ior the altera-
ton of the judgment which he had
pronounced. and he shall pay twelve
fold the penalty which was in the said
judgment, and, in the assembly, they
shall expel him from his seat of judg-
ment. and he shall not return. and
with the judges in case he shall not
take his seat" The Babylonian bood-
lers of 1000 years ago could scarcely
have hoped to escaped by the revers-
al route
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
ST. MARKS CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Services at II n. m. and 1880 .. m.
Subject OF morning service, AN AS
Economical Thought Of the Future
World"
At 10;45 a. m. the rector will speak
to the Sunday school by Inspiration
Everybody come.
The elaborate Christmas music con
Quoted by Prof. York will be repeated
at all the services tomorrow.
Strangers and visitors are asked to
take the best seats in the house with
out further invitation.
o. e. OsTENsoN. Rector.
e. w. WILLIAMS and
II. S. KENT, lay readers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Colorado State
bank OF Durango will be held at the
Office of said bank, in the city Of Du-
range, Colo, on Monday, January 4.
1904. at 10 O'Clock a. M. for the pur.
pose OF electing directors for tho en-
suing year. and the transaction Of bus
mess properly coming before said
meeting.
F. II. REINHOLD,
Assistant Cashier.
Durango, Colo. Dec. 10. 1908.