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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
A Frenchman's Social Error.

A Frenchman on his return to
Paris after a weeks stay with an
English commercial friend iu Lon
don, sat down to inscribe letter to
thank his host for his kind hospitali-
ty. Possessing but a scant knowl-
edge of the English language, it
entailed some effort on his part to
frame suitable letter. He man
aged, however, to convey what he
wished to say with considerable salts
faction to himself. It only needed
the usual finishing sen tence, and the
Frenchman was wont to wind up his
social letters with the French phrase;
MAY the Lord preserve you and
your family to all eternity"
Failing for the moment to recall
the English definition Of the French
word meaning ''preserve," he sought
the aid of a dictionary. He there
discovered that the word meant
"pickle," so, with pride, he concluded
his missive with the parting words:
MAY the Lord pickle you and
your family to all eternity"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers' never thought of using
anything else for Indigestion or Bill.
BUSINESS. Doctors were scarce, and
they seldom heard of Appendicitis.
Nervous Prostration or Heart failure,
etc. They used August Flower to
clean out the system and stop fer
mentation of undigested food, regu-
late the action Of the liver, stimulate
the nervous and organic action of
the system, and that is all they took
when feeling dull and bad with head
aches and other aches. You only
need few doses of Green's August
Flower, in liquid form, to make you
satisfied there is nothing serious the
matter with you. You can get this
reliable remedy at Ksufmann's Drug
Store.
Got Green's Special Almanac.
1913
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
BIG Money for a Depot.

Washington. December 1S-The
House has passed the Senate bill for
a union railroad station in this city,
to cost $4,OO9,OO0. The station is to
be north of the present site of the
Baltimore and Ohio depot, at Deia-
ware and Massachusetts avenues,
and in front of t is to ba a large
park. The Pennsylvania Railroad,
by the terms of the bill, is to
remove it's tracks from the Mall
and reach the site of the pro-
posed station through tunnel to
run between the capitol and the
library buildings. The government
is to pay the Pennsylvania railroad
$1,5OO,OO0 and the Baltimore and
Ohio 100000, in addition 20 provid-
ing for the plaza park.
The House also passed an urgent
deficiency bill, which carried, among
other items, an appropriation of
$5O0,000 for eradicating the foot and
mouth disease in New England.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Klondike's Letter.

This is the first day of the New
Year. As We look back on the old
one we see history that is anything
but pleasing to US. How many good
deeds might have been done; but now
the old year has carried away the op-
portunities and hid them somewhere
in eternity. Well not meet them
again. Let US profit by their loss
and lift our eyes to the future.
Here We stand now at the door
way of the New Year. Let US thank
the giver of all good for this gate
and enter in with the determination
to make it the very best year of our
lives.
A great man once said, "close be-
side every man walks the shadow Of
what he might have been." May at
the closing of this good year Of grace
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Group.

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually we'll known to the
mothers of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment of it,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval than
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy. Do
not waste valuable time in experim ment,
ing with untried remedies, no matter
how highly they may be recommend.
ed, but give this medicine as directed
and all symptoms of Group will
quickly disappear. For sale by Ksuf-
mann Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
that shadow be none other than what

that shadow be none other than what
We are.
The handsome and gentlemanly
Willie Donnally is home from Glenn
son to spend the Xmas days. We're
always glad to see Willie.
Prof. Claude Riser spent short
while in Lewiedsle during Santa's
visits. The day is always happy
ore when he comes.
Our town was very quiet during
the "Hoily Days"
The hog is outdoing the American
mule, these cold mornings, sticking
his heels up in the air.
The smell of puddings and saus-
ages is everywhere Except on the
editors table.)
We are sorry to lose Rev. G.. B.
Avery and family. They have moved
to North Carolina. May the sweet
smiles of fair fortune be upon them.
Now that Prof. Elmer Gates has
invented machine that can, with
the greatest accuracy, tell what a
man is thinking about, you had bet
ter be careful what you think. With
the "X Rays" and thinking Ma
chine" together, what may man not
be able to do? My, wbar's this old
wurreld agwine to git! Just suppose
the good women of our "Fsir Land,
should get hold of these machines,
where would you be, poor husband?
Klondike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Deafness Cannot be Cured

By local applications, as they can
not reach the deceased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inhamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely
closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be de-
stoyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is moth
ing but an infamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
cssarrh) that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
F. J. Cheney E. Co.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family. Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Obituary.

Olin, the eldest SOD of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Quattlebaum, Of Leesville,
s. C, passed away on the morning of
December 21, 1902. He had not
united with any branch of the Christ
ian church, though he was surround
ed by Christian influences. He had
not assumed the responsibilities OF
manhood, but had expressed desire
to live according to the great plan of
salvation. Fond parents, loving sis-
sers and brothers, many relatives and
friends mourn their loss. May God
comfort their sad hearts.
A Friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Disloeated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it
back in place as soon as possible, but
it was quite sore and panied her very
much. Her son mentioned that he
had seen Chsmberlain's Pain Balm
advertised for sprains and soreness,
and she asked him to buy her bottle
of it, which he did. 1t quickly re-
lieved her and enabled her to sleep
which she had not done for several
days. The son was 80 much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that
he has since recommended it to many
others. For sale by Kaufman Drug
~
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of a
Discovery that will surely lengthen
life is made by editor O. H. Downey,
of Churubusco, Ind. Il wish to
state" he writes, "that DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is
the most infallible remedy that I
have ever known for Coughs, Colds
and Grip. It's Invaluable to people
with weak lungs. Having this Won
derful medicine 10 one need dread
Pneumonia or Consumption. It's re-
lief is instant and cure certain" "
Kaufman Drug Co., guarantee every
SOC and 81 90 bottle, and give trial
b tiles free.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Fertilizer Shipments Increase.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. ACCORD.
ing to estimates made by freight off.
cisls here the movement of fertili-
zers out of Charleston this season
will be the greatest on record. The
increase is the greatest on record.
The increase is variously estimated,
although conservative figures will
doubtless show an increase of 20 per
cent. This will bring the total ship
ments from this point up to 100000
tons, or about $4,000 cars. The
movement will begin Monday, and as
the business has to be handled in a
limited period, the Southern railroad
and the Atlantic Coast Line will be
taxed to their utmost to get it ship.
ped promptly to the interior.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
The Secret Of Long Life

Consists in keeping all the main
organs of the body in healthy, reg
ular action, and in quickly Destroy
ing deadly disease germs. Electric
Bitters regulate Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys, purify the blood, and give a
splendid appetite. They work Won
ders in curing Kidney Troubles,
Female Complaints, Nervous Diseases,
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and Malaria
Vigorous health and strength always
follow their use. Only 5o,., guar
anteed by Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Warming.

Al LII PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED NOT
N to trespass either by hunting day Or
night. hsu.iug off wood or straw, making
roads or trespassing in any manner whatever
upon the lands OF the undersigned. The
law will positively be enforced against al
persons violating this notice.
Jos. Shumpert, John Watts,
S P. Shnmpert. y J. Kyzer.
E J. Shumpert, J. F. Bacbman.
Z. u Shumperf. L. L. Rowland.
December l3, 1903 4w9. pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
One Hundred Dollars a Box

Is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, S. G, places on DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He says: II had the
piles for 20 years. I tried many
doctors and medicines, but all failed
except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve.
It cured me-" It is a combination of
the healing properties of Witch
Hazel with antiseptics and emolliente;
relieves and permanently cures blind,
bleeding itching and protruding
piles, soree, cuts, bruises, eczema,
salt rheum and all skin diseases.
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Every Bottle Of chamberlaia's
Cough Remedy Warranted.

We guarantee every bottle Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and will re-
fund the money to anyone who is not
satisfied after using two-thirds of the
contents. This is the best remedy in
the world for Ia grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough and is
pleasant and safe to take. It pre-
vents any tendency of cold to result
in pneumonia. Kaufman Drug CO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
a Matter Of Course.

Judge Dantzler has filed his deci-
sion in the Lake City and Danton dis
pensary case. He decides the law
constitutional in its exemption of
Williamsburg from the operations of
the dispensary law; but finds that
the proper legal proceeding to open
the dispensaries in the two towns
had not been complied with. There
may be an appeal to the Supreme
Court.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
Swallows Another Road.

White House, N. J. January / -
Pidcock Brothers of this city have
sold the Georgia Northern railroad
to the Atlantic Coast Line of South
Carolina.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, January 7, 1903.
In Memo2iam.

In Memoriam.
Lines dedicated to the memory. of Miss
Bertha LeitzSey. who died September 5th
ISc2. by her brother, Hugh Leitzey:l
Dearest one you have left us.
Lonely are our hearts today;
Death has of you bereft US,
Taken you SO far away.
You have crossed the cold dark river,
Angels hold you by the hand:
You are safe from storms forever,
Safe within that promised land.
How we will miss your gentle footsteps.
Miss each kind and gentle word;
No more in the lonely household.
Will your tender voice be heard.
Dear one how we loved you,
No pen can write no tongue can tell;
But the gentle Shepherd called you,
We must bid long farewell.
For, alas! the Saviour called her.
Called her from this world Of woe:
And her spirit has assembled,
5 From this earthly home below.
So faretheewell our dear one!
You have only gone before;
For if we are but as faithful
We shall reach the golden shore,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
GkEsOGs5 lEss $50 u ~ .

MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. G.,
,TEW ELER and REPAIRER
Has splendid stock of Jewelry, Watches,
Jlocks auu oIlvecware. A fine line OF
Spectacles and Eyeglasses to fit every one,
all for sale st lowest prices.
~- Bepairs on Watches first class
quickly done and guaranteed. at moderate
orices Soft
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach that
which it is unable to do for Itself,
even when but slightly disordered or
o7er-loaded. Kodol supplies the
natural juices Of digestion and does
the work of the stomach, relaxing
the nevous tension, while the inham-
ed muscles of that organ are allowed
to rest and heal. kodol digests
what you eat and enables the stom-
ach and digestive organs to trans
form all food into rich, red blood.
Kaufman Drug Co.
Meier Judge an insurance company
by the biotter il gives away.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-07

January F-1y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

tions while innumerable incandescent lights sparkled amid the foliage Di- rectly above the arcade was suspended a huge bell fashioned of holly, the clapper of scarlet blossoms, while extending from one end of the palm garden to the balcony beyond, were garlands of Lyco- podium. The white columns were en- twned with smilax. and the most bril- liant effect was produced by the many lights, which seemed to reflect the scar let of the ponsetta blossoms.
 In the green parlor and the Turkish room, American Beauty roses were used in the decorations, the latter apartment being lighted with incandescent lights in lands of smilax.
 The decorators art reached it's climax in the ball room It was beautiful in- terior. brilliant in color effects. The lights were shaded in scarlet in effective con trast with the smilax which transformed the white columns into tropical back ground for the cotillon. Between the arches were suspended bells of holly. while holly wreaths, tied with broad tfllilSOll IlDDOH lOi llith d liui di Nttpio- tion In one end of the ball room was an immense Christmas tree, lighted with an hundred incandescent lights and laden with pretty favors. On either side were the favor tables Most of the decorations and a great many of the favors were inn ported The favors for the ladies includ- cd shopping bags fans. necklaces, hat pins, buckles, opera glasses, loving cups, bells, while among other things were miniature tambourines, mandolins, bon bon boxes, dolls, coin purses and chains, boats, pin cushions, while the flower fav- ors were especially artistic
 For the men there were walking canes. hat brushes, stick pins, cigarette holders, cork screws, match boxes, foot balls. while among dozens of other favors were miniature wagons, hat boxes, boxing banios. horns Jack-in-the- box, trunks and dress suit cases.
 MT. Walker. who led the cotillon unas- sisted. emphasized as he has frequently done on former occasions his ability to lead perfectly a large cotillon. He intro- duced many beautiful and elaborate fig ures In the opening march, in which sev- eral hundred guests took part, a great deal of interest was created in the clos ing figure. The bachelors were presented with large silded baskets filled with flower favors, and as the ladies walked the length of the ball room they received an exquisite favor from the gilded bas- kets. The exciting feature was in the be- stowal of the five boas of pink roses. which caused futter throughout the ballroom, as Mir. Drennen MT. Musgrove, Mir Brown, Mir Allen and MT. Woodward selected those who were to be signally honored.
 The garands were presented to Mrs. w. w. Crawford by MT Allen; Mrs. Allen w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
COTlLLON WAS EVENT
 OF UNUSUAL BRILLIANCY

Haskell by aIr Drennen; Mrs Harry Mat thews by MT. Musgrove; Mrs. Henry B. Gray by MT. Brown; Mrs. E. W. Barrett by Mrs Woodward.
 Among the handsomest figures was that introducing the holly arches. There were six arches nearly seven feet in height and five feet wide. They were placed at the four corners of the ball room, while two arches formed a croquet racket in the centre The flag figure was unusually pie turesque. There were fifty large flags ribbons gave a distinctive touch while the hundreds of handsome favors lent addi- tional beauty to every figure.
 One of the most beautiful features of the evening was the dancing of the quad rille.
 General Rufus N Rhodes and Mrs. Rob ert Jemson lead the quadrile the follow ing couples participating: Captain and Mrs. Walker, MT. and Mrs. Tilgham, MT. and Mrs. Maben, MT. and Mrs. Bacon, Major and Mrs. Tutwiler, Mir and Mrs. Brown. Colonel and Mrs Bush, MT. and Mrs. Jones. Dr. and Mrs. Dabney, MT. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Cullom, MT and Mrs. Catchings, Mir. and Mrs. Cabaniss, Judge and Mrs. Coleman MT. and Mrs. Drennen, MT. and Mrs. Dunn, MT. and Mrs. Elliott, MT. and Mrs. Goodall, Mir and Mrs. Garrett, Captain and Mrs. Henley, Governor and Mrs. Johnston. MT. and Mrs Leedy, MT. and Mrs. London, MT and Mrs Richie, MT and Mrs Cobbs, MT and Mrs. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Motion, Mir and Mrs Thompson, MT. and Mrs. Taliaferro, MT and Mrs. Trimble Dr. and Mrs. Wyman. Mr. and Mrs White pr. and Mrs Woodson. MT. and Mrs Wealth erly, MT. and Mrs. Whatley, Mir. and Mrs. Latady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30

The cotillon given by MT. Drennen, MT. Musgrove, MT. Brown, MT. Allen and MT. Woodward last evening at the Hillman was an occasion of notable brilianey and of many picturesque features. Outside of the eastern cities, it is unusual for a private entertainment to be arranged on so elaborate a scale While the vaudeville performance which was originally planned was abandoned, there were so many bril- liant features that nothing more could have been suggested. The cotillon was the distinctive event of the winter on account of the prominence of the bachelor hosts, not only in Birmingham, but in southern society
 The guests were received in the rose parlor, which was decorated with Golden Gate roses. Mrs. Charles Henry Nabb, very handsomely gowned in black lace over white satin, received with the bach elors
 The cotillon, led by Mr. William Mudd Walker, was danced in the private ball room, where the favor tables were pre- sided over by Mrs. Nabb. Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes. Mrs. Robert Jemison. Mrs. Will liam A Walker, Mrs Florence Earle Jor- dan Mrs. Joseph R, Smith, Jr., Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. George R. Ward, Mrs. B. l.. Wyman.
 The music was brilliant. the Calhoun stringed orchestra of fifteen pieces be- ing stationed in the ball room An elab- crate supper was served in the private dining room and in the palm room, where the guests were seated at several tables, brilliant with lights burning be- meath scarlet shades. The ices were fro- zen as baskets and were filled with fresh strawberries. Another distinctive feat ure was in the arrangement of the punch bowls, which had the appearance of be- ing deeply imbedded in a mound of palms.
 The palm garden and the ball room presented a scene that quite beggarded description. The woodwork about the arcade was entirely concealed with wild smilax, which extended several feet above the arcade The smilaX was thick ly studded with white and red carna-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED.
Other Decisions of the Departments at
 Washington.

Washington, December 29.-(Special)- II D. McGraw has been appointed post master at Hattie, Lee county, vice J. w.. Watkins, resigned
 Julius Merritt has been appointed reg ular and Chester Taylor substitute rural carrier at Dothan.
 The comptroller of the currency has ap- proved the application of c. Scott Leeth, M. H. Leeth, o. NJ. Fisher, P. B. Parker and R. J. York to organize the First Ma tional bank of Cullman. with $25,000
 Patents were issued to the following: Avelyn I. Dexter, Birmingham, concrete building wall; Arthur W. Hall, Haynes vile, fireplace; Alfred Johnson, Saraland, sash lock; Joseph E. Jordan, Andalusa, spring motor; Nathan M. McDowefi, Montgomery. signature gatherer; Charles w Stanton, Mobile. smoke consuming furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
No More Transfers.

Washington, December 29,-Following a conference between the chief of the bu- reau of navigation the chief constructor of the navy and the superintendent of the naval academy announcement was made at the navy department that no more transfers from the graduating class of midshipmen to the construction corps would be made, until the two years term of sea service is completed. This action was taken, it is said, in order that those transferred to the construction corps might acquire the knowledge to be gained by a cruise in addition to that which they had upon graduation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Squadron at Pensacola.

Pensacola, December 29.-The Atlantic training squadron under command of Rear Admiral Wise reached here today from New Orleans. All the vessels dropped anchor off the navy yard after an ex- change of salutes, and immediately began several weeks, during which time the apprentices will be trained in land drills. When the Hartford arrived she was short forty of her apprentices who had left the ship at New Orleans. The other ships also lost some of their apprentices, but not in such large numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Departures.

Lieutenant Gordon Johnston, U. s. A, who has been the guest of his parents, General and Mrs. R. D. Johnston, left yesterday for Fort Meyer near Washing ton. Lieutenant Johnston, who was with President Roosevelt during the spanish American war, will be the guest of Pres ident and Mrs. Roosevelt on Monday. A very close friendship exists between the President and Lieutenant Johnston.
 
 Mrs. F. l.. Higdon of Woodlawn, who has been very i'll, is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
APPLE BRANDY SEIZED.
Eight Hundred Gallons Are Taken By
 the Government.

Scottsboro, December 29.-(Special.)- Eight hundred gallons of fine apple bran dy belonging to Pick Rodin have been seized by Deputy United States Marshal Henry Arnold and shipped to headqnar- ters to provide money for the payment of claims held by the government against Rodn.
 Rodin was convicted last spring for failing to pay taxes on a large quantity of brandy and was fined $400. In addi- tion he was required to pay $500 taxes due the revenue department The liquor is said to be worth more than 5000. Ro5 din's place is just over the Jackson coun- ty line in Marshall county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Lovers of Folk Lore.

Cambridge, Mass, December 29.-Lovers of folk lore assembled today at the Pea body Museum of American Arachaeology for the fifth annual meeting of the Amer ican Folklore society. The day was de- voted to listening to papers on folklore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
New York Wants the Convention.

New York. December 29.-A call for a mass meeting here tomorrow to consider ways and means for securing the demo- cratic national convention for New York in June, 1904, was issued today by Presi- dent Fosnes of the board of aldermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-30
Arrivals in Town.

Mrs. J. B. Gaston of Montgomery, and Mrs. T. s. Noise of Savannah, Ga, ar rived yesterday and are the guests of Mrs. William Pittman Redd
 Mir and Mrs John E. Knox of Anniston, are in Birmingham.