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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
a Weak Stomach

Causes weak body and invites
disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures I'd strengthens the stomach,
wards off and overcomes disease.
J. B Taylor, prominent merchant
of Chriesman, Tex, says: II could
not eat because of a weak stomach.
I lost all strength and run down in
weight. All that money could do
was done, but all hope of recovery
vanished. Bearing of some wonder.
full cures effected by use of Kodol, !
concluded to try it. The first bottle
benefited me, and after taking four
bottles I am fully restored to nv
usual strength, weight and health.
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
TAX RETURNS.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW
L in reference to the re-asSessment and
taxation Of property. the Auditor, or his
assistant, will be and attend tho fol owing
named places for the purpose OF receiving
tax returns for the f. cal year 1908, and in
order 10 meet the next appointment, the
hour will close at II 80 in the morning and
at o'clock 10 the afternoon; taxpayers
will. therefore. be prompt 10 meeting the
appointments so as not to cause delay.
Taxpayers will please come prepared to
give the name of their township and num-
Der of school district wherein they reside:
From the lst to the 18th day Of January,
1903, at Lexington, c. H.
peak, February 4, aiternr an.
Peak, February 5, morning.
rpIIug hlii ebruary 5, afternoon.
Hilton. February 6, morning.
White Rock, February 6, afternoon.
Mrs, Mary Busby. February 7. morning.
Ballentine, February 7, afternoon.
Irmo, February Q, all day.
K. r. Book. February 10. morni: g.
exino'on G.. H., from the 10th 10 the
goth of February.
Section 2t0 of the law in reference to the
assessment of taxes, (Revised Statutes,)
reads rs follows:
All properly shall be valued for taxation
at its true value in money, which in all
cases not specially provided for by Jaw,
shall be held to be as follows. to wit: For
personal property the usual selling pric9on
the usual terms of similar property at ad-
ministrator's or executors sale, at the place
where the return is made ;and for real prop
erty, the usual selling price on the usual
terms OF similar property at sales for parti-
tion under orcer OF court, at the place
where the return is to be made. If there is
no usual selling price, then at what is hon.
estly believed could be obtained for the
same at fair sale under the conditions
above mentioned.
It shall be the duty of each owner Of
lands and Of any new structures thereon
which shall not have been appraised for
taxation, to list the same for taxation with
the County Auditor for the County in which
they may be situated on or before the Goth
day OF February next, after the same all
become subject to taxation.
Section 6. That from and after the pas
sage of this sct, there shall be assessed
ppon all taxable polls in this State tax Of
one dollar on each poll, the proceeds Of
which tax shall be applied solely to educa-
tional purposes. Every male citizen be-
tween the ages of tWenty-one and sixty
years. except those incapable Of earning a
support, from being manned or from other
causes, and except those who are made ex.
empt by law, shall be deemed taxable polls.
All returns tor taxation must be filed with
the Auditor not later than February Goth,
1908, as after that date the law requires az
addition OF 80 per cent. to the last years
returns.
Township Boards of Assessors will meet
at some convenient placein their respective
township on Tuesday. March 3, 1903.
County Board Of Equalization will meet at
the Auditors Office on Tuesday, March
"a, 1903, at ~ o'clock a. N.
G. A. DERRICK,
Auditor OF Lexington County.
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early you might run out and take a
few lessons somewhere"
When she had disappeared, Mr.. Bow
SER put on his hat and coat and walked
out to cool off.
The cooling process hadn't had time
to set in when an old man walking
with the aid of crutches struck him for
a dime.
''I'll dime you. you old fraud" shout.
ed the victim of euchre. Then belated
pedestrians witnessed a curious sight
The old man threw away his crutches
and fed. and Mr.. Bowser took after
him at top speed, and as they went
gathering along the sidewalk at gait
Of ten miles an hour the sound thereof
was like the rush and roar and clatte1
of many waters suddenly let loose up
on the land. NJ. QUAD.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

B0WSer Qn0
80 Hoyle


I make it spades. Play to the joker
and that-and tSsaSt-and that!
She had all tie ctrumps, and he didn't
get trick. His first impulse was to
leave the table and call her q cheat,
but something in her look quieted him
down, so be muttered:
I'll give you a game just to encour-
age you. It's your deal. Diamonds are
trumps. eh? Well. play to that"
She played, and while Mr.. Bowser
got two tricks she scored her point and
won the game. He looked at her with
a January expression, but had nothing
to say. He had the four bowers and
the Joker under his thumb and was
stacking the hand. When the cards
ran off and hearts came trumps, how
ever. he had only one III his hand and
was obliged to pass She made it next
and took every trick.
"Why-why did you make it next?
he demanded.
"To suit my hand" she replied.
care you playing euchre or BOBBY"
Il N playing 10 UedL Sou.
"Oh-ah! After the cheating and
swindling have witnessed on your
part l should be justified in refusing to
go on. but I'll play the game out just
to show you how easy it is to beat
YOU
Mr.. Bowser was fair player. but
the cards ran against him. and he only
got one point in the game. He didn't
lay it to luck. however, but to Mrs.
Bowser. and. showing back from the
table. he said:
you've robbed me of two games, and
I hope you are satisfied"
'|That will do she answered as she
rose. The truth Of the matter is that
you are no player"
"You are talking to me-"
ITO you, sir"
"And I'm your husband"
eyes, sir. Don't shout your lungs
out nor pump the blood to your head.
You are always Dragging about what
a player you are. but you barely know
one card from another. If you want to
spend half an hour taking lessons,
PIP
woman. such talk to me! Why
Why
'Be calm, Mr.. Bowser. If you don't
want to learn the game, you needn't,
but if you are as poor at poker as at
euchre the men at the club must have
soft snap. What were you about to
say?'
"I-I was about to say that re-
NAMED at home this evening to enjoy
my own fireside, and you-you"-
"Beat you two straight games at
euchre," she finished. II also remained
at home to enjoy my own f1reside, but
you seem anxious for a row. There is
no occasion for one. You simply play
euchre just well enough for me to beat
you. Why don't you let me give you
some pointers"
SI'll be hanged If I'll stand this"
shouted Mr.. Bowser as he rose up and
began throwing his arms about.
well. we are all through for to-
night" she answered. II have some
work to do upstairs, and as it Is still
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Better Than Gold.

II was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. J. Green, OF Ian
caster, N H. mo remedy helped
me until I began using Electric Bit
ters, which did me more good than
all the medicines ever used. They
have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric
Bitters are just splendid for female
troubles; that they are grand tonic
and invigorator for weak, run down
women. No other medicine can take
it's place in our family" Try them.
Only SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed
by the Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

must follow suit. Don't attempt any
trickery here. Mrs. Bowser.''
81 have no suit. Play to that trump"
"Are you leading trumps?' he shout
ed.
LAS you see"
But who ever heard of such thing?
That shows you know nothing of the
game. Take it back and lead small
heart"
II know what am doing. Mr.. Bow
ser. That calls for a trump from your
hand"
"Well. take it. then" he growled,
throwing down the only one in his
hand. IF a man plays cards with a
child. be must play as the child does.
What are you counting two for?''
Because took all the tricks"
"Oh. you did? Well, you needn't
chuckle over it and bob around like a
hen with her head cut off. simply
gave them to you. Now I'll show you
something''
Mr.. Bowser dealt the cards and turn
ed up heart. He hadn't trump in
his hand and therefore passed for
her to make it. She said spades. and he
brought his fist down on the table and
shouted:
Spades. spades! But you can't do
it,
"Why not:"
Because you must make 1t next"
II cain do us like, MIR. Bowser, and
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys liver, bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. it stands the highest for its Won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
lfyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery ESk-
and book that tells fgsEEsDsHIA ::sE:as
more aboutit both sent
absolutely free by mail, ss:a:!:::ssstsg @sg
address DR.. Kilner & Home Of swarnpRoot
Co., Bingharton. N. Y. When writing men
tion reading this generous offer in this paper.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

If you use roller, remember that
the sides Of the roads should have your
first attention and that the work of
compacting the layers Of gravel should
proceed from each side toward the cen
ter so as to counteract the tendency of
the gravel to work out from the cen
ter toward the sides. The work Of
rolling will generally go on more quick
ly and thoroughly if the gravel is slight
ly moistened In advance Of the roller,
and this is particularly important in
putting down the top or surface layer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
PHOTOGRAPH the Highways.

An exchange says that photography
is playing an important part in the
good roads movement, as it tells at
glance whether a community be thrifty
or shiftless, progressive or behind the
times, whether it's people have easy
methods Of travel or the reverse. Pho
tographs of good roads are good ad-
vertisement for any town; photographs
Of bad ones q stigma.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

Ideal rcadways, according to Martin
Dodge, expert Of the agricultural de-
partment, should provide, first, a
smooth. firm and nonwearing surface
for the wheels; second, q firm, nonslip-
perry footing for the horses; third, low
first cost, combined with dura bility;
fourth, low cost for maintenance and
repairs: fifth, a nondust and nonmud
forming surface; sixth, it should also
be as nearly noiseless as possible
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

copyright, 1902. by G. 3. Lewis.1
R RRS. BOWSER had had hard
HW$@ days work cleaning one OF
EW III the bedrooms, and Mr.. Bow
ser might have patted her
on the arm and said few words OF
praise when he came home to dinner.
He did nothing of the kind. however.
Some one had passed a lead nickel on
him during the day. and, while he
didn't exactly ache for row. it was
apparent that he felt edgewise. There
was irritation on the other side. but
peace remained unbroken. Dinner had
been over for an hour and Mr.. Bowser
had skinned over his paper and fin
ished his cigar when he suddenly
asked:
why don't you learn to play euchre.
SO that we can 80 out for an evening
Occasionally?'
"Why. know how to play" replied
Mrs. Rowser.
"That is, you think you do."
"But I'm sure / do. / believe I'm
pretty fair player"
'Humph. Suppose you get the cards
out"
"Al. right"
There had been several games OF
euchre played in the Bowser family,
and in each and every instance there
had been a row.. caused by Mr.. Bow
ser's queer understanding Of the rules
of the game. On the last occasion Mrs.
Bowser had said that she would never
play cards with him again. and there
fore he was considerably surprised at
her present willingness. She got out
the table and cards. and as he looked
more closely at her he didn't feel easy
in his mind.
as this game to be according to
Hoyle?" he asked as the cards were
ready.
Just as you say" she replied.
"Well. wen make it Hoyle. and nei-
ther of us will do any kicking. In the
best Of good nature I warn you that I
shall win at least five games out Of
six. You are too sensible to get mad
over it. As I'm the better player We'll
start off by giving you the first deal"
"Thank you. but we are to go by
HoyIe," she laughed. eve will cut for
the DEAL"
II see. Don't want any favors. eh?
Well. the deal is yours. Perhaps you'll
get one trick out Of the first game. It's
your lead"
"As,I dealt. it's your lead"
"So, Mrs. Bowser. you've begun al
ready" he exclaimed as he held his
cards suspended "It's a mighty queer
thing that we can't have game Of
cards without you getting mad over
it,
"stop right therer' said Mrs. Bowser
as she laid down her cards. 1T is your
first lead. according to Hoyle or any
body else. If you don't know that. then
you don't know how to play"
81 don't, eh? Well. let it go. I'll give
you all the advantage. Clubs are
trumps. and you play to that ace OF
diamonds"
II take it with trump"
"You do? You have diamond and
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Good Roads. Possible Everywhere

Good roads are possible everywhere,
and so soon as emulation in making and
maintaining them is provoked we shall
have them everywhere. The money ex-
pended upon them brings tenfold prof
it for the community which is wise
enough to invest in their construction.
Good roads will send this country along
in the path Of civilization and prove Of
incalculable economic advantage.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Green7ille, Tenn.

have thoroughly convinced my
self that DR.. Bakers Blood and
Liver Cure is the finest medicine
made for Indigestion and Constipa.
ton. Il have tried them alD and
was cured by the use of this medi-
cine, after all others had failed. I
most cheerfully and nnhesitatingly
endorse it. Yours truly,
81. N. Baker, Mayor.
For sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

tile, uOuIlSu Tie nerves, duO pIOIuOtS
the general physical health.
1.-TWO years ago my daughters health began
to fail" writes Mrs. Dan Hall, of Brodhead,
Green Co., Wis. rEvervthng that could be
thought Of was done to help her but 1t was of no
use. When she began to complain she was
health. until a.out the age of fourteen; then in
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my daughter would have been in her grave to-
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she completely recovered. Since then she is as
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The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 pages, in paper covers, is sent free
on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen It is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Sound Sleep Sounds.

"Let me aloner' he grumbled. "What
on earth did you wake me out of 4
sound sleep for:'
Because" replied his patient wife,
ut was such a distressing sound."-
Philadelphia Press.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
GOOD ROADS IN GERMANY.
The Highway Repair System In That
Country.


"Americans conccde that roadmakinS
in Germany is fine art. Few, how
ever. realize that road repairing has
been reduced to comparatively cheap
art as well. l wish devoutly," writes
Count Aida Won Krockow in the chi
cago Tribune, that local societies could
be formed in order to study it and ap-
ply the results Of the study to country
roads in America. III spoke once on the
subject to an audience Of leading citi-
zens in Ulster county, in New York.
an ideal county to experiment in. hav-
Ing all the three chief things for sue
cess. mean stones, paupers and fruit
trees.
Germans find that It pays to en-: en-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Consider the Cost.

COnGfQer the COSt.
He-That a waterfall! And you made
US pay so cents to see that!
Guide-Ah, but you must remember
it cost us $4OO to make it.-Petit Jour
nal Dolr Rire.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

courage peasants 70 Irue ,ntlI HeIus VI
stones. The property rises in value
taxing value. The stones thrown into
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Orf.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours a
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

(lll11CO Iliio lIAlAo
silent and sad, an
mother instead Of
seeking her.
This change very
often occurs when
the young girl is
crossing the bor-
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full, as she enters
upon this new ex-
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04

When q man wants to talk he
nearly always bumps up against
some man who doesn't want to listen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-02-04
N0GheBaSS g9kSek1

There exists often very beautiful
companionship between the mother ard
her daughter The intimacy is frank,
free and sympathetic. But some day
the mother feels as if something had
chilled this intimacy. The child is
silent and sad. and seems to shun her
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08
Silver is Going Up in Price.

The latest advices taken from the
production
is bound stimulate production The states:
silver which the
the prediction
study the situation and who have been gathering statistics
who has been receiving avc from various parts
production and consumption silver declares
has been of the production
in the future. This
demand declared leading
the American Smelling Refining officials
Shrewd declare that the price
figure than though there period prices
for lead and other
be conducive higher price for silver the
large extent merely product of
duction of silver and raise its price"
For the eleven months july May 1905 inclusive
of silver exceeded the imports
tion of the emaed leaving
chase Philippine absorbed silver
that the accumulated during
heavily drawn
the price probably the
market the American Smetng& Refining
branches the world
with for the of the silver
American absolute
will be kept at the highest level possible
supply and demand"
Another factor that will greatly aid in promoting prices
silver the work being done by the International
has about concluded its bo with the leading
of Europe having secured almost approval
plan This what
hoped will be happy conclusion by Minister
The Mexican will upon basis
thus worked January After fact
be reckoned with commercial affairs
ed and cued about as has been the last three
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08
The Georgetown Quadrangle.

H. L. Baldwin of the United States
geological survey has commenced work
on the Georgetown quadrangle, which
will extend from Idaho Springs to the
summit of the range. One station has
been established between George vn
and Mt. Evans, another on the summit
of Republican mountain, one on Big Chief
mountain, one near James Peak and two
near Central City. The work of the party
is to make triangulations bounding the
district of the survey, and it is thought
that the work will require about year.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08
$4,000 To California And Return Via
Union Pacific.


For the National Encampment G. A. R.
at San Francisco, August 18TH to 22nd,
a very low rate of $4,000 for the round
trip to Los Angeles or San Francisco has
been made by the Union Pacific. Tickets
are on sale from August 2nd to 18th, and
are good for return until October 18th.
Liberal stopovers are allowed on both
the going and returning trips. If you
want to go via Ogden and come back via
Portland, Oregon, lover the Shasta R. R
ronte or via O. R. & N. Steamer from San
Francisco to Portland) you can do 50 for
$II. 90 additional. Free side trip Ogden
to Salt Lake City and return if you want
it. Be sure that your tickets read over
the Union Pacific if you want the quick.
est time and the very best service. II
you will give me your name will be
glad to write you full and complete in
formation and send you a descriptive
folder that tells all about the trip. E. R
Griffin. General Agent, 94I 18TH Street
Denver, Colo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08
Rock Islands Nsw.Chieago Station Opened

Rock Islands New. Chicago Station Opened.
On July 18th the palatial LaSalle street
station, in Chicago, the most centrally
located-in the heart of the city-and
which exceeds in beauty and perfection
of appointments anything ever before at
tempted was opened to the public and
trains of the Rock lIsland System, Lake
Shore and Nickle Plate railways began
its use.
The commodious train shed, into which
trains enter from the suburbs on elevated
| tracks, insures handling of trains with
safety, and without delay or annoyance
to passengers. A large domed waiting
room, with white marble walls, an elab-
orately arranged lounging room for wo-
men a smoking and lounging room for
men, and cafe and lunch room are pro.
vided on the train floor, while the ground
floor is used for ticket offices, restaurant,
baggage room, and a general waiting
room.
particular feature of this station,
which is found nowhere else, is that all
elevated trains in Chicago stop at the
doors, and passageway from the train
floor to the elevated railway platform
avoids the necessity of descending and
climbing stairs in order to take the train.
This is particularly important in view of
the fact that elevated trains so thorough
ly reach every section of Chicago.
Every contrivance known to modern
railway station architecture has been
made use of, with result that patrons of
the lines using this terminal have at their
disposal the very best facilities provided
by any railway in the world.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08
Additional Trains.

Effective June 18th and until Septem
Der goth, in addition to the trains leaving
Denver at Sos a. m. and $40 p. M,
there will be one leaving Denvar daily
at 900 a. M, aud on Sundays only at
II:o5 a. M, via the Colorado & South
ern for Silver Plume and intermediate
points. The Sos a. m. and $40 p. m.
trains are the only ones that will make
connection for Black Hawk and Central
City.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-08

Liberal stop overs allowed on any OF
these tickets either going or returning or
both directions. See that your tickets
read via Union Pacific. For further in
formation call on your local agent or ad-
dress E. R. Griffin, general agent, GAL
SeventeenthStreet, Denver.