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IN A DENSE FOG.
90 Thick That 1t stopped Cannon
Balls and Created General
HayOc-Next!

They were gathered around camp
fire telling of the old times. The lead
ing subject had been the fogs down
south, says the American Tribune. Aft
er the others had tried their memory
and imagination in describing dense
fogs a little, nervous fellow, with red
nose and red badge, told the following
experiences:
"Well, comrades, you may talk about
fog for a week and then can tell of
q little difficulty that I had with the
stuff that will overtop all you ever saw
or imagined. If you had never encoun-
tered these dense fogs would not dare
to tax your credulity with my story, but
after your experience I believe that here
/ will have hearers who can comprehend
truth, and I will repeat story l once
embodied in an official report and there
by lost fine chance for promotion, and
worse than that lost the name of truth
full George which had chung to me for
many years. We were down on the
Texas coast, and, though only a sergeant,
I was in command of section of our
battery. One day scouts reported an ad-
vance upon us by the enemy, and was
sent out to the right with two companies
Of infantry and ordered to throw up a
lunette to protect the guns and sup
port. I staked out redoubt and set
the men to work; then went to plan
ter's house in rear of position, where
took several drinks of peach and honey,
and filled my canteen with the same.
after dark terrible fog raised, and
I ordered the men, who had finished the
earthworlz, to build a wall Of fog back of
the fort to portect us in the rear in case
the enemy surrounded us. About day.
light the rebs advanced, and we gave
them case and canister as fast as we
could load, and with terrible effect. The
enemy replied with cannon and Rifles
Though they were in overwhelming
force, we could easily have held the posi-
ton without much loss If that wall of |
fog had not been built in our rear. You |
sec, the boys, having plenty Of material,
had built the wall about ten feet high,
and every rifle ball and cannon shot that |
went over us struck that dense wall and |
doing fearful execution. One
after another the men were cut down,
and was left alone. Selling a cartridge, |
1 rammed it home and covered it with a
double charge of canister. Just as I
withdrew the rammer ball rebounded,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
A PANCAKE BULLET.
It Took = General Down, But Was 30
Flat 1t Didn't Break
the Skin.

Speaking Of pancake bullets" said
the colonel, II met Gen. Walter c. New
berry on the street the other day, and
while we stood talking he seemed nerv-
GUS, throwing his weight first on one
foot and then on the other, changing
frequently. But he wasn't nervous.
knew that, and knew also why he
seemed nervous. When the head of our
column crossed the James and advanced
toward Petersburg, Newberry was lieu
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
Only q Suggestion.

The young officer, in his white duck
trousers, was moving CALAMITY among
the ladies who we're visiting the battle
ship that lay off Newport. He was not
aware that he had sat down in paint,
or in plain dirt, and that his trousers
were not spotlessly clean. Finally
someone on one of the small boats that
were circling about the battleship called
out in rich Irish voice: "Och, Mister
Liftinant, wudn't yer ducks be betther
for a notwithstanding Star.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
Proof Positive,

Singleton-Is young Pillsbury good
doctor?
Wederly-Sure. He attended my
wife's mother when she was i'll last
month.
"And he pulled her through, did he?"
mo, he pushed her through" Chi
cago Daily News
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
Female Weakness is Pelvic
Catarrh.
ALWAYS Half Sick are the Women
Who Have Pelvic Catarrh.

Catarrh of any organ, If allowed to
progress, will affect the whole body.
Catarrh without nervousness is very
rare, but pelvic catarrh and nervousness
go hand in hand.
What is so distressing sight as poor
half-sick, nervous woman, suffering
from the many almost unbearable symp-
toms of pelvic catarrh? She does not
consider herself i'll enough to 60 to bed,
but she is far from being able to do her
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
Looking Forward.

Does your wife ever borrow trouble?"
Does she? She's already begun wor-
rying about the hay fever that she'll
have next summer. Record
Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
The Strange Case.
Against Rufus Dent
Copyright. 1908. by Daily Story Pub. Co..

By WILL r. HALE

esNEAR JUDITH: While am
- panied to write that Rufus Dent,
wounded and Inundated, has been ar
rested on a charge of burglary, with the
circumstances all against him, l must
confess that am not surprised. When
one lives beyond his means, something
is bound to happen in the long run. You
will therefore see the propriety-nay,
the necessity-of thinking no more OF
that marriage which you were both look
ing forward to and which never really
had my sanction. This should remind
you that the judgment of a mature busi-
ness man is to be trusted rather than
the promptings Of sentiment. l hope
you are recovering rapidly now from
your unfortunate attack OF fever. ~
:, "Your guardian, D..
"JOHN sTROBEL."
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
Works Just N Good.

Another girl has found husband by
writing her name on an egg. That's
cheaper than paying railway fare out to
Seattle
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31
BrinEa Poverty.

Often a mans contentment bump
wears out the crown of his hat.-New
York Observer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31

done favors far closer thar he does
open enemies,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31

WE GAVE THEM CASE AND CAMS
TER.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-31

next week, you know. and want 70
make hit in managing the suit If pos.
s1ble."
Reaching lane. Dent got out Of the
vehicle and went to his room. The
trustee soon reached home also. After
a warm supper, and with many remarks
concerning the responsibility of an Of
ficer of the revenues, he retired, placing
the wallet Of public funds under his pill
low.
Worn. out with the day s duties, he and
his wife soon fell into deep slumber.
The moon was shining brightly, and
there was no sound throughout the coun-
tryside save now and then the lowing OF
a COW or the baying of dog at some
one of the neighboring farmsteads.
>, About midnight the form of man
might have been seen issuing from the
shade in the rear Of the trustees home,
and going in the direction of the spring
which issued from small cave. It was
followed by the Keef dog, which. strange
ly enough, trotted Familiarity along.
After few minutes the man returned
and reentered the shadows of the house.
Probably an hour later two other per-
sons approached the house. Something
perhaps the furious barking OF the
dog-caused them to make away. They
were followed across the fields and into
the road leading to the village by yet
another person, who was evidently shad-
owing them. II
Keef slept until about two O'Clock In
the morning, when he was awakened by
his wife, who said she had heard the
report of a gun in the direction OF the
village. Only partially awake at first,
he grasped his pistol, rushed to the door,
and fired out into the night.
II 'spect you hit the world som'ers.
jake" grumbled his wife. What did
you do that for-disturbin' the neigh
bors hathaway"
"Jest bluff, guess" said the trustee.
rather sneep1shly. EFF there's any rob-
bers around, it'll let 'em know I'm fixed"
The next thought was of the wallet.
Raising the pillow anxiously, he was
Mortified to find that it was-gone!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
n ewberg News.
1e Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The drouth has at last been broken
in our section and the thirsty earth
has been replenished again with q
sufficient amount of moisture.
The crops in our section, on a
general average, are very good. Bet
ter than it was once expected. We
are trying to raise plenty of hog and
hominy 80 that We shall be able to 60
to our own corn cribs and smoke
houses next winter.
Mr.. G. P. Williams children are
still sick with typhoid fever. They
are doing very we'll at this writing.
There was an ice cream reception
at Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Derrick's last
Saturday eve given by their charm
ing daughter, Miss Lila. Everyone
enjoyed themselves the best they
could and everything passed off in
an orderly way. This is the second
ice cream festival We have had in
our community this warm July and
We are expecting to have one or 80
more in August.
Messrs. W. E. Koon and M. P.
Lindler took in the centennial at
Peters (Meetze's) church last Friday
and Saturday. They report good
old time. They spent Friday night
in Lexington under the hospitable
roof of our County Auditor, Mr.. G.
A. Derrick. Mr.. Derrick is from the
Fork and he always extends cordial
welcome to all of his Fork friends.
There will be a Sunday school
celebration at St. Thomas, Saturday,
(8th) before the second Sunday.
Everybody is invited to come and
bring well filed baskets.
Everybody is looking forward to
the reunion of Newberry College, at
Little Mountain on Friday seventh.
Newberry College is one of the best
institutions of learning in this fair
South land and she has graduates
holding prominent positions in all
parts of the United States. She has
a bright future before her.
Mr.. Howard is still doing a good
business with his shingle mill. It is
reported that he will soon put in q
saw mill to cut some of his timber
that will not do we'll to make shing-
les. Memo.
August 3, 1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05

We are glad to see upon our streets
again, Mr.. W. A. Harman, who has
been confined to his room for several
weeks with an injured foot.
Col. G.. T. Graham is greatly add
ing to the appearance of his residence
in the western part of town by re-
painting and otherwise repairing it.
Monday was q quiet salesday. The
land of the estate of Absalom Wing
ard, deceased, was sold for taxes by
Sheriff Caughman to Mr.. Sanders
Wingard for 81 80
The Board of County Commission
ers was in session Monday. No busi-
ness of extraordinary Importance had
to be attended to at this meeting.
When you get ready for Mower
and Rake don't forget that sell the
best one. Fl. L. Oswald.
Mrs. Sallie Swygert has applied to
the Probate Court of Lexington
county to grant her Letters of Ad
ministration of the estate of the late
Ssn'l G. Swygert.
Mr.. J. Abraham Leaphart, now of
Trenton, but originally from this
county, was in town yesterday and
called in and had the Dispatch sent
to his address.
The County Board of Control was
in session Monday, paying Incidental
and regular expenses, and attending
10 routine business for the month of
July.
Mrs. EIoise Jones, formerly Miss
Eloise Hammer of this place, has re-
turned to her home in Savannah,
after brief visit to the family of Col.
Graham and other relatives.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
There are q great number of Fed

There are great number Of Fed
eral Pensioners in Lexington county
now, and on yesterday the 4th Of
August being the time for the 3rd
quarterly payment, great msny OF
them called at the Clerks Office to
prove their vouches.
Work on the addition to the Pal
metto Collegiate Institute Building
is progressing rapidly aud satisfac.
torily. When completed it will be
a serviceable, slightly schoolhouse,
and the work of the corps of teachers
will be greatly facilitated by reason
of the enlarged quarters.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
Cures Eczema, Itching Humors,
Pimples and carbunc1es.
Cost NoEhinr to Trv.

WV A(S'AshH5 w Ssys
B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm) is
now recognized as certain and sure
cure for eczema, itching skin, humors,
scaba, scalds, watery blisters, pimples,
aching bones or joints, boils, carbun-
cles, prickling pain in the skin, old,
eating sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic
Blood Balm taken internally, cures
the worst and the most deep-seated
cases by enriching, purifying and
vitslizing the blood, thereby giving a
healthy blood supply to the skin.
Botanic Blood Balm is the only cure,
to stay cured, for these awful, annoy
ing skin troubles. Heals every sore
and gives the rich glow of health to
the skin. Builds up the broken down
body and makes the blood red and
nourishing. Especially advised for
chronic, old cases that doctors, patent
medicines and hot springs fail to
cure. Druggist 81. To prove B. B
B. cures, sample sent free and pre-
paid by writing Blood Balm Co., At
lanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and free
/ medical advice sent in seal letter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
PROCLAMATION.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
WHEREAS. INFORMATION HAS
w been received at this Department
that an Atrocious murder was committed
in the county of Lexington on or about
the 10Th day of July 1903, upon the body
of William Hall by one George Edwards
and that the said George Edwards has fled
from justice.
Now, therefore, I, D. G. Hayward,
Governor of the State of South Carolina,
in order that justice may be done, and the
majesty of the law vindicated, do hereby
offer reward of One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars for the apprehension and delivery
of the said George Edwards to the Sheriff
of Lexington county, Lexington, S: g..
IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF. l have
hereupto set my hard and
IL ST. caused the Great Seal of the
State to be affixed. at Colum-
bia, this 29th Day of July.
A.. D. 1908. and in the one
hundred and twenty-seventh
year of the Independence OF
the United States of America.
u. G. HEYWARD.
BY the Governor:
J. T. CAN'T,
Secretary of State
1w39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
By George S. Drafts. E q Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, MRS. SALLIE SWYGERT,
made suit to me, to ant her l. tiers OF
Administration of the Estate of and effects
of Samuel T. Swygert
These are. therefore, to cits and a'mon.
ish all and sir gular the kindred Aid
creditors of the said Samuel T. Swygert,
deceased, that they be and appear,
before me, in the Court OF Proba'e,
to be held at Lexington, C. e.. S. c.. on
the goth day Of August. 1903. after publics-
ton hs, cot at II o'clock in the forenoon,
to shew cause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be grant d..
Given under my hand, this 4th day OF
August. Ammo Domini l9 3.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, IL. 81
Probate Judge, Lexington County.
Published on the 5th day OF August,
1903, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2E4o.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
EOIEYSKIDNEYCURE
Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right

MIR. Edwin Hardin lectured at the
Methodist church in this place Sun
day morning and at Horeb Sunday
night in the interest of the Y. NJ. G.
A., Of Wofford College.
Miss Harriet Whitwortb, Of Book
man, is visiting relatives in and near
town. She is a granddaughter of
the late Capt. billiard Hsmiter, who
was we'll known here in his life time.
Beginning with the third Sunday
afternoon in August, prayer services
will be held on the third Sunday
afternoon in each month at the old
Aunt Nancy Corley homestead, near
tue Lexington Depot.
DR.. Geo. B. Cromer, the distingu-
ished President of Newberry College
while in attendance at the Centennial
exercises at st. Peters church, was
visiting in our town Saturday and
Sunday.
The friends OF L. W. Williams of
the Edmund section will be panied
| to learn of his continued illness. he
| is now confined to his bed, but hopes
are entertained for his speedy recov-
cry.
We understand that Ballentine &
| Co, will enlarge their present store
and greatly increase their already
large stock of goods. This enterpris.
ing firm is pushing ahead with CON-
mendsble spirit.
Under an order from Judge Gary,
in supplementary proceedings, on
motion of Mr. D. W. Robinson,
plaintiffs attorney, Clerk of the Court
George is hearing the case of W. G..
Childs vs.. Mary Hill today.
Mr.. W. A. Reckling. photographer
will be in Bstesburg Friday and Sat.
urdsy, the 7th and Sth of August for
the purpose of taking photographs.
Those wishing fine quality of work
of this kind should meet him on those
dates.
Messrs. G. NJ. Harman, 4. NJ. Har.
man, Walter Derrick, Robert Hitler,
Ben Hitler and Daggett Ogilvie went
on camp fish Monday on the Edisto
All of these are mortal enemies tc
the fnny tribe, and, as usual, a large
haul will be the result or their week i
outing.
Misses Winnie and Iceoline Har,
man are visiting their cousin. Mrs
Gussie Garron, of Asheville, N. G
They left last Saturday, and will
spend month in the mountain city
Mrs. Ivar Harth and son, Willie, ol
Columbia, are also with them.
Mr.. Charles Cannon, of Brooklard
has been allowed Federal Pension
of $50 per month for disabilities re-
ceived during his service in toe
Spanish.Auerican war. The frs,
payment allowed him was SIP GO fol
back time.
FOLEYSHONEYsbTAR
for chstdTens safe, sure. No epiates
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
A Distressi,ag Thought.

"And what do YOU think Of papa"
asked the beautiful girl.
II try not to think Of him." answered
the lover. g!anclng nervously in the
direction Of the door.-Chicago Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
Age Marked Down.

Madge-Nellie says she is twenty
four.
Mariorie-Yes: twenty-four. marked
down from thirty
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
Trespass Notice.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARN
n ed rot to trespass in any manner upon
the lands OF the undersigned. The Ia"
will be rigidly enforced against any one
violating this notice.
WESLEY CROUT, WILLIAM CIRCUIT,
P. S. CIRCUIT, w. u. IRCUl,
N. S. CIRCUIT.
JULY 29. 19(3-4'pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
PENCIL And SCISSORS.
MaYside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

Mayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Bring or send US your subscription
Mr. B. B. Hitler of the Fork, was
in town last Thursday.
Hon. W. Fl. Sharpe was in town
yesterday on legal business.
Don't forget Wingard and Meetze's
barbecue at Midway, August 18th.
Mr.. W. B. Meetze and son, Willie.
were visiting relatives in town last
week.
The Mccormick Shredder, the best
machine of its kind, is sold by Meetze
& Son..
f. E. Dreher. Esq is confined to
his room this week on account of
sickness.
Col. G. T. Graham made a flying
trip to Ssluds, N. c., one day this
week.
Miss Ethel Koon is here attending
the Summer school, and is boarding.
with Supt. John s. Derrick.
Mrs. w. P. Roof is spending q
pleasant vacation on the Isle of Palms
off Charleston.
The extended drouth in this Sec
tion has at last been broken and the
farmers are happy.
Meetze & Son are still selling
Mccormick Mowers and Rakes, the
best on earth.
MIR. W. G. Sem, of the Delingo
section was in town Monday and gave
rs a pleasant CALL
Epting's annual barbecue will be
given at Pine Ridge Academy, Sat-
urday August the 18th.
Mr.. Hslsey Fox, of Batesburg,
is in town this week visiting Mr.
John J. Fox and family.
Large crowds attended the Gen.
tennial exercises at St. Peters church
last week, especially on Sunday.
Wingard and Meetze's barbecue at
Midway August 18th will be one of
fbe best Of the season.
The annual reunion of the New
berry College students will be held
next Friday at Little Mountain.
Do you know that I can save you
money on your dry goods, shoes or
clothing bills H. L. Oswald.
A revival meeting is being held at
Horeb church this week, con-
dacted by the Pastor, W. E. Barre.
Mrs. B. o. Epting and daughter,
Miss Matte, of Newberry, are visiting
the family of Prof. John S. Derrick.
For good dinner and a big time
attend Wingard and Meetze's barbe-
cue at Midway, August Is.
For icing sugar, fancy candies for
dressing cakes, chocolate, jellatine,
etc., 60 to the Bazaar.
Mr. G. Gregg Riley, OF Batesburg,
. member of the firm of Steadmsn
4 Riley, spent a day in town recently.
Dixie Lodge, I. o. O. F., will hold
their regular meeting in their lodge
room at the usual hour, tomorrow
evening.
Do you know that I sell buggies,
harness, saddles, mowers and all
kinds of farm implements.
H. L. Oswald.
The postofice known heretofore
as Barr'e Landing, in Lexington
county has had its name changed to
Barr.
Mrs. G. A. Gsiger and SOD, Norman,
have returned from a pleasant and
and extended visit to relatives in
Richlsnd county.
Messrs S. M. and S. P. Smith will
serve a first class barbecue dinner al
PC. Smiths place near Lewiedsle
on August 18th.
The Joint Sunday School Reunion
of Rev. ". 81. Roofs charge will be
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05

-..11ous Wife-Doctor, do you think
my husband is any easier?
Doctor patting his pocket>-I should
say 50. He has just paid me twice as
much as he usually pays me for visit.
Baltimore American.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
Barbecue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
L barbecue with refreshments at my place
on the Southern hallway, one mile from
Lewieds'e. on Saturday, August the 9th,
1868 Several prominent speakers will be
present and music will be furnished by
hand Everybody is cordially invited to
come and enjoy pleasant dav
IOOR HAYES.
July 90. 1903-39pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05

COTTON MARKET.
Augusta,-Middling 13
Charleston-Middling 123a.
Columbia a.-Middling 12h.
Lexington. 12h.
NAVAL STORES.
Savannah, Yesterdays market-Spirits
Turpentine, firm 49 cents. Rosln, STEADY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-08-05
Barbecue

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST GLASS
4 tarbecne at relion. S. c., on the 29th
OF August, 1903. There will he music and
speaking.
J. J. SHEALY.
July IS, l9O3-42.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-23
REPRIEVE CAME AS
HE DONNED HIS SHR0UD.
stay OF Execution Granted for
Murder Monroe Adams.

Americus, Ga, April 22.--Just thirty
minutes before he would have stood
upon the death trap this morning, Mon
roe Adams, the double murderer, was
respited by Gov. Terrell until May 10,
pending an investigation of his case
by the Prison Commission.
The reprieve was a distinct surprise
to court officials and citizens of Ameri-
Gus, as it was not known that such ac-
tion was contemplated. Adams coffin
was under the gallows, and the MUIR
derer was in the act of donning his
shroud when the reprieve came.
The crime of which Adams was con-
victed was one of the most diabolical
murders ever committed here. With a
shotgun the assassin hunted down his
wife and grown daughter. slaughtering
both in cold blood. Adams is mulatto
and far above the average in intelli-
gence.
Many express the belief now that he
may escape the gallows. as efforts will
be made to have his sentence commut-
ed to Imprisonment.