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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
TOOK INITIATIVES.
Commander Of Vicksburg First
Fl to Offer Assistance to Rus
sian Wounded.
lRu Associated Press.

+ WASHINGTON, Feb. e7r--Ihe tent OF
the message to the Navy Depaftmennt1
from Commanders Marshall, Of the Vicks-
burg, is as follows:
crook the Initiative BY sending medi-
cal assistance to the .Nariag as soon as
possible after learning that they were
abandoning the vessel. Sent three boats It;
and assisted taking off the Russian
sailors, putting them on board the British !tisl
and Italian vessels. The Variag remained
afloat over five hours, filling slowly Our
boats were instructed not to bring the
Russian sailors to Vicksburg, Offering the
zafiro temporarily, but offer was de-.
clined - .4s} 9g sssgg,ll aA4g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Tells Mother Good Bye,
DIV Associnted l'ress. }

PSKOV, RUSSIA, Feb. .7.--Genelal
Kuropatkln the commander In chief of
the Russian army in the Far East, who
arrived here to-day to bid farewell to
his aged mother before leaving for the
Far East, received an ovation at the rail-
road station, where he WAS greeted by
The governor and Populations from the
nobility, the Heinstyo, the city officials
and the commanders of the troops gar
risoned here, General kuropatNn Will
star; for the front in about ton days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
GOVERNOR TO PROTECT
NEGRO FROM MOB
fBy Associated Press.)

tBy Associated Press)
JACKSON. MISS. Feb. 27.-Govcrnor
rVardaman left here tonight on d spe-
cial train for Batesville, Miss. and VIII
be Joined at Greenwood by military
company. to protect the negro Alp Ee.
BALDWIN from a mob which threatens to
lynch him. ~
Baldwin is under arrest at Bates ~
for killing Engineer Fogarty, at Tut
weller, and it is feared he will be lynch,
ed, Governor Yardaman is determines
to prevent the lyncnnG II possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
DATES FOR REUNION
WILL BE CHANGED
lHy Associated Prcss.l

NASHVILLE, TENN, Feb. 27.--The
general committee having in charge the
coming reunion of the United confed-
crate Veterans, at n meeting here 70
day decided to change the dates, origin,
ally set for September 18th. 1itl and
18th rext. 1t was determined ~ We
the selection of dates to the commnnucr-
in,chief and the department command
ers with tho recommendation that June
l4th, 10Th and 18th be named, sub
committees for CONVENTION work were
oh CISen i.Ell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
CLUMSY MAN0EUVREs.
The Port Arthur Correspondent
Sends Account Of the
Battle.
lRN Asgoclatea l,ross.l

ST, PETERSBURG, Feb. 21,-rhe Port
Arthur correspondent of the Russ tele-
graphs the account Of the operations o..
February 18th, which. says:
The manoeuvres Of the Japanese ap.
peared to be defective Y,-hic turning
back to sea the Japanese battleships got
punched, and our ships did not fail to
take advantage Of this fact, They opened
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
INTEREST IN FIGHT.
Betting Was Two to One Against
Monroe at Local Resorts

Biz crowds OF interested persons gath
cred ut the resorts last night to hear
from the Monroe-Sharkey bout III Phll-
Betting was to on sharkey. as Monro
was something OF an unknown Quantity
here. . ~,
ever, there was d sort Of supp. essed re-
jolcing. as It was felt that he was the
only man TO meet Jeffries with any chance
The result was a. surprise to many
but there were a few knowing ones who
stacked their roll on Monroe.
Z ne parers for the championship fight
afternoon. 800 lattl ~ go EEaE -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
IN MEMORIAM..
Miss Leila M, Pacini,

In sad and loving remembrance OF
Leila, who departed this life February
20 1873. this tribute 10 her char cterlstics
Of kindness. sweetness and unseltis llness
viii evcr be cherished memory to th2se
who loved her.
There can be no words SO slrollg, ~
thought so loving, no cnlogium so high.
that could do more than simple justice
10 her that is gone,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Til H /: Man s, WATCH /
SAVED HIS LIFE.
Pistol Ball Penetrated Cheek
Iine-Kecper and Did
No Harm.
Special to Tho Dispatch?

sDANVILLI1, VA, Feb IA ninety
eight cent watch In tho vest pocket OF
Marehetti Nanci.1 an Italian who Is at
work an the new power dam, mile
above Danyllle, was the means of saw
ing his life to-day. Nanci was approach
ed by a negro in the woods near the river
ana told TO turn over his money. When
ne refused to comply the negro fired at
him from IS calibre revolver, The hall
almost passed through the watch, but
thc italian suffered no i'll effects. After
shooting the negro became frightened
and ran away.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
New York Republicans.
nv Associated Press,

.N- 1' (Hy 7NSs0cldteu I'IEHb:7 -1.-.I. -|
NEW York, Feb. 27.--Aprl l2tll wns
agreed upon as tho date for the State re
publican Convention and President Roos Sc
yelt was endorsed for nomination at inc
meeting OF tho State Republican Commit
tee here. Both WIRE adopted unanimo ,ll,,
Is. Tho State Convention WV ~ nv NV
IN the city. Governor Odell attended the
meeting, but Senator Plat did not
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Fall in May Wheat.
fRv A4ssooiated Press,,,

(By Assoolated I'TessJ -
CHICAGO, Feb. 27,--Under heavy SOIL
Ing by the Armour Interest, when ~
credited with being the largest hotus'
~ Nav wheat the price OF that COM
modify to-day dropped to s1,ol l-2 a bus y n
FL n loss OF o 3-s cents from last nights
closing figure. Covering BY shorts causea
q recovery OF over two cents, the CLOSE
being at sl,o3 SIS, q net loss for the Gay
of Id cents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
FAIRFAX KILLED 81
FALLING WALLS
1Pr Assnc..ated prcss.l

fsv Assoc TED Press.l
BALTIMORE MD. Feb. 27.-Nllllam
Fairfax was killed and Walter Z. beit
seriously Injured late this afternoon while
at work razlng wall In the burned Dis
trict. Eairfax's body Is at the morsae'
Felt IS at the City Hospital. A number
of other workmen were s,.ghtly injured
by fylng bricks, but all # them con-
tinued at work pulling down dangerous
xralls. Ieist5aS J4g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
NO CONFIRMATION.
Japanese May or May Not Have
Landed at Possict
Bav.
lHu Associated Press. )

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 27.,-Although
there Is no confirmation here of tho re-
ported landing Of Japanese AT Possiet
Bay, near Vladivostock private advices
received here say that japanese wnrships
have been sighted off kycng- Seng, Ko-
rea, about eighty miles southwest of
losslet Bay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28

a running It's. atid Jne coulo 9lehr ses
shells bursting amidst the tremendous
tarrat. This clumsy nranoeuvre on the
part Of the japanese is considered as
a ffordinE welghty reason tfor the belief
thatsthe encmy's losses were heavy. 4
"a japanese torpedo boat lies on
bank off Fort White Wolf. It IS appar-
entity ono of those which participated IN
tho night attack with tho frelghters a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
HAVE YOU THE MEDICINE HABIT !?
Beware pf So Called Catarrl1 and Asthns
Cures That Contain Morphine Or
Cocaine, TO-Nl-'TA Cures Ca
tarrf1an is Absolutely Free
a From Opiates, i. I.

make moro
other ncan
Take
~ vii cvenaly drag their fingers
tho morphine habit by using some so.cacd
ustfnn cure .sss Il
specialist diseases " Tho mucous membrane
Kidneys lver bladder ard female organs mat WI
system with
outl d after effect. eF sltS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
.0PELlKA BANK CLOSED
By EXAMINERS
(Ey Associated Press.)

s BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb. GA. spe-
cinlF from Opelika says the Slinpardt Bank
% TINT city was closed By state Bank
Examiner Rutledge to-day The exnmlher3
Will not give out statement at this time:
The bank is capitalized at 3S5o' gao, ana ana
usually carries about sl5o'oo o. depos,ts.
It has been regarded as a strong institu-
Tan, , / It X l { .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Fought to a Draw.
(By Associated Pre-.

(By Associated PressJ
Z MILWAUKEE. WIS, Feb. 27--NliKe
schreck, of Cincinnati, and Tommy
Burns, of philadelphia. fought SIN ROUNDS
to draw tonight before the Milwaukee
Athletic Club
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28

eral revolution seems Inevitable, and
Gnribaldi is already secretly preparing
a body OF volunteers. ench member Of
which will be equipped with arms, 1000
rounds or cartridges. and food for
month"; s33 lBs 81 5s S5s f8@3595a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
John 0urak, Polar Bear Tralner Cured
Of catarrh Of Stomach and Ner.
vous Ptostratlon W 'ro.Nl.TA.

John Bear cured
Head and oNl.TA. 81 caarh
child typhoid META
fever, which cutarrh Of l%t
the constant on my
trainer
Polar ltageh
the
indi
thought the
I
my
" OF
ana VIZ
nured which had cured
OF headsl dd
start
the anything sleep
II entirely
ea Germs better
without oufs
han
every testimonial is genuine and me 80.
he seen At our IN confidence TO ou -
.dvl no letters the consent q We
all correspondence will Returned " you w'sh' $l
This great Is @ - mndiene md
positively paes or
n las been the most eIhne,'
ITO the most o. modern @
q lifetime 70
marvellous remedy heals = 80 =, n,vins
The blood and stnuiates
o the the bowels.
part 'he op ~
o. h mucous nine times ou. o. ten
condition Keeps So at'on
we nn given with perfect safety - 80 ~
viii shattered ana nns
all drug stores or rect - per
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
May Raise the Variag,
lBy Assoclated Press.

PARIS Feb. 27.-tThe Toxic cores.
pendent Of the Petit Tarisien cables thai
japanese engineers have left for chcmul-
20, Korea, to endeayor 10 raise the Rus
alan cruiser YsrisE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
SITUATION IN
BALKANS
CONTINUED from First Pago.)

Continued from First Page.)
Russia Is occupied With Japan; but INC
sultan has everything to lose and little
TO gain by a war. and II i comes YOU
may depend uopn 1t that Bulgaria Will
.Tt has been said that Russia and Iur-
key arc discussing the question OF ne pas
saso Of the Dardanelles by the RUSSIAN
Black Sea fleet. Turkey would not glys
some concession In the Balkans, such as as
dealing with Bulgaria as she saw Mt Wnlcn
Russia is not likely to grant there y, y,
hardly any question that Russia Woula
find British ships blocking the SueS Canal
and the Straits OF Gibraltar. FINALLY tlle
Black sea fleet has boon greatly 9 YER
rated It was examined q short Time
nro by an American naval officer. lie
rem reported that it was not in very aooa i
condition and that IN any event y !, wh 80, y
no use for oversee opera lions, ~ y, uoi w.
uno,,ence OF the small coal capaclly OF
the vessels composing It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Occasions Anxiety.
nv Assorlntea press.l

(Dy Associated Press.)
ROME. Teb. a7.--The situation IN the
r,aillnns with which Russia. Italy ana
Austria arc so closely connected. = a. !
though ii has apparerty improved some IONS.
what during the last few days ~ syn ocv w
s longer lp', secret that Boris sarafon, the
Maccdonian leader, came 70 itnIS VIII
Tie principal object OF deciding n, on =
course Of action With Riccoittl darpa'A.,
Who heretofore has not approved OF an
isolated movement OH the part OF she
5Macedor.any, ,,,rood
IN the interview tho two leaders asreea
mon n plan, which will result IN gen
oral enI" rising in the Balkans, should msces-
sty arise Tbs posslbl't:y s,a o. afp'. ana
e.arbaIdl. The latter proposed to SOUND
tha United States as to whether on n2 q
that that country would be wiling 70 act y =
tiie capacity Of arbitrator
"a shna,id Arbitration or the other sng-
re aii arrangements for peaceful se.tse-
im men Of the threatened trouble fail = ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
.BEWiRE OF SUBSTITUTES AND MUTATIONS.

cases where
@ tried to substitute ior as soo
no a Insist genuine.
- oen Life and doctors advice rse 20 any
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Examine the Inner Workings.

Nero wear comes on tho inside than tho
outside. !. !.
Suits, for young lneu, .with, tho n ht
.n,,.to.dhtc idca Inv tho cut and swing OF
clothing is emphasize nourwintor suits
Cheyiots worstcds, sergcs., cassi1ner,e.;s,
twnpfls Scotch mixtures III checks, plnlds
aud stripes not SO loud but Just lively
$4,000 suits selling now at
S12.BO-S1B.O 90 suits at 1913.
So A; for SIS 81 and S4 on trousers.
S4.1b Tor 5000 trousers
1915 Tor $3.50 trousers
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
Obituary..

J. E. Ricard was born December
%, 1904, ard died at the age of
ffty-fve. He was married to Miss
Emma Shesly December 81, 1871.
This union Was blessed with eight
children and one preceded him to
the spirit land. He also leaves four
grandchildren and many other near
relatives and friends who mourn bis
departure. He was life. long mem
Der of Naz areth L. Y. L. church, and
as far as we know was true to bis
profession until death. He was an
humble, kind aud loving nature to
all who came his way. He was laid
to rest in the burying ground at the
homestead of Mr.. John Shealy, near
Boiling Springs, 4. E. T.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13

gets her toll and WEAKNESS. Then a
sudden movement sends thrill OF pain
through her and she realizes that though
love may tighten labor it cannot tighten
pain.
Thousands of women who have suf-
fered from backache, headache, and
other consequences Of wonanly disease.
have been made we'll women by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorlte. Prescrlp-
ton. 1t establishes regularity, dries
unhealthy drains, heals inflammation
and liberation and cures female
weakness.
uI Icannot say en- ough in praise Of DR.. Pier,e's
ESvorite Prescription as II has done me 50 much
good. ~ writes Mrs. Henry Harrell of Tarboro.
n c. Box Io9 II was swollen so could hardly
walk when I began taking the Favorite Pre-.
scriptiou.' also had uterine trouble and could
neither eat Tor sleep only as took morphine;
Tried four different doctors and they all failed
to do ne S.y good SO one of my friends rccom-
rnended vour Favorite Prescription to me and
I took only three bottles and am now well and
hearty. Can do almost any kind OF work"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desirable laxative for delicate
women.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
a Very Close Cali.

Il stuck to my engine, although
every joint sched snd every nerve
was racked with pain" writes G. ".
Bellamy. locomotive fireman, of
Burlington, Iowa. I was weak and
pale, without any appetite and all
run down. As I was about TO give
up, I got bottle Of Ele ec:ric Bitters,
apd after taking it, I felt as we'll as l
ever did in my life" Weak, sickly,
run down people always gain new
life, strength and vigor from their use
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed
by The Kaufman Drug c.. Price
80 cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
South Csrclir cettcl CIcp.

Tne tolo~irs figures for South
C,rollDs from the cJttoD g'nner s
report recently ISSUED will be Of in
terest. South C.>cIIns, 74i.S2S bales
against SC3 $50 ;ast season; 3,l73
active g,anerles, against 3,iS7 last
season. This report will be followed
by two others showing the quality OF
cotton glnned from the growth Of
1868 to and Including January l6,
1904, and final report at the end of
the ginning season, about March Is,
which will distribute the crop by
counties, segregate, upland and sea
island and give weights of bales.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
Tax Returns.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Law
i in reterer ce 10 the assessn eDt and taxa
ton Of property the Auditor or his a,sis-
tant, will be and attend the following
named places tor the purpose of receiving
tax returns tor the fiscal year 1904. and In
order to meet the next appointment the
hour will close at IL in the morning and at
o'clock in the afternoon; taxpayers will
therefore, be promr: in meeting the sp-
pointments so as not to cause delay.
Tax payers will please come prepared to
give the name of their township and num-
Der OF schoul district wherein tney reside:
Lexington C. H., from the lst to 9th of
January, 1904.
Swansea, Wednesday and Thursday Jan
uary l3 and II.
Red Store, Friday al day, January Is
Archie VOLTS, Saturday rlorn'g, Jan. 10.
W. n. Martins, Saturday even'g Jan. Is.
Pelon, Monday all day. January IL.
jacob Williams, Tuesday morng, Jan. 19,
Steadman, Tuesday evening, January -.
Vim. Westmoreland's, Wednesday MORN
ing. January 20.
Batesburg, Wednesday evening, Jan. 20.
Batesbarg, Thursday all day, January II.
leesville, Friday all day, January ~.
Summit, Saturday morning. January %.
Lewiedaie, Saturday evening. Jan. 90.
Josh shealy's, Monday uloralrg. Jan 25.
Chaplin, Monday evening, January %
Cross Roads, Tuesday morning. Jan. 26.
Peak, Tuesday evening, January 26.
Peak, Wednesday mt rning, January q
Sp,ing HILL. Wednesday ev, hing, Jan. 27.
Mrs Rasbys. Thursday morn x, Jan. IS.
BAilentiEe, Thursday evening. Jan. 2S
lrmo, FRIDAY all Gay, January g..
Eobert HOOK SATURDAY morn <. Jan. 80
Ab Eendrl2s Store, Monday mcruicy.
February /.
Glout's Store. Monday evening, Feb. l.
Z. H Ajdy's. Tuesday mornlug. Feb. =.
&. r. keisier's. Tuesday evening, Feb. y
Lexington. G. H.. Fec. 3ri, 4th and 9TH
Rrookland, Saturday all d.', Feb. 6
Hilton. Monday all day, Feb. s.
White Rock. Tuesday morning, Feb. 8.
Ir.re, saturday evening, Feb l3
Al! ether days uor included above al
Lexington, G. H., to the Goth OF February.
after which time the so per cent. pea atty
viii be ADDED according 10 lar.
Ages suij:ct to poll tax ~ to 90 years,
except Confederate soldiers
G. A. DERRICK.
Auditor Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13

the suficiency and completeness OF
which in variety, quality and quantity
could not be improved upon. After
all had shared in this part OF the
programme to their satisfaction there
seemed to be sufficient amount re-
naming for repetition of the same
act many times over.
Among the visitors present were
Misses Corrie Huffman and Minnie
Black, also Mr.. John Nichols of Col
umbis, S c., who added much to the
enj }, mens and pleasure OF the
occasion. Mrs. Huffman, assisted by
her daughter, Miss Ella, makes an
elegant hostess as they left nothing
undoue to add to the pleasure and
amusement of their guests. The
musie foe the orc aston was furnished
by Mr.. W. W Spence. Mr.. Spence
is a violinist of much experience
and announcement of his being
present for.this purpose was halled
with delight.
Mrs. Alice Wright gave a reception
on the evening of the 2Sth OF Decem-
Der. to the members of the Missionary
Society of St. Andrews church. of
which she is the efficient and wide
awake president. Refreshments
were served and the occasion was
very much epj,yed by every ore
present. '...-
Mr.. and Mrs. S P. Younginer gave
an elegant and bountifuf dinner on
Wednesday, the 30h of December, to
the immediate family connections
only.
Mr.. H. A. Costner and family have
gone to Dallas, N. G, where they
will spend several weeks with re.
lativss.
A sociable gathering of young
people was held at the residence of
Mr.. S. r Youngnier on the evening
of the 30th OF December near Irmo,
which was very much epjoyed by all.
Ct.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
Notes From South Fork.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
On Tuesday evening, December
:29sb, a very enjoyable sociable Was
given at the residence of Mr.. S J
.Huffnan's. Besides the opportunity
being furnished for the young people
to assemble together for an evening
of pleasure it will be not smiss to
mention in this connection that this
date marks the twelve mile post of
the marriage life OF the daughter of
Mrs Huffman, Mrs. Lizzie, to Mr.
P. B Bearden now of Columbia, s
c., who have spent this period of
their lives very happily together aud
who seemed to enjoy the evening
very much indeed. There was a
large crowd present consisting OF
the old ard young as we'll as the
middle aged aud many childiep.
About midway Of the eveulns' enter
tainment cake walk was engaged in
by msjolity OF those present. The
cake was so large, beautiful and
ornamental that it was we'll worth
the while for any couple to face the
winters chilling breeze, and contest
for it; at the conclusion of which all
were invited down to the dining room
10 partake of the bountifu! repast,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
Imperfect Digestion

Means less nutrition and in conse-
quence less vitality. when the liver
fails to secrete bile, the blood
becomes loaded with bilious prop
ertiss, the digestion becomes impaired
and the bowels constlpated. Herbine
will rectify this; it gives tone to the
stomach. liver and kidneys, strength
ems the appetite, clears and improves
the complexion, infuses new life and
vigor to the whole system. 50 cents
bottle. Sold by The Kaufman
Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13
Manv Children are sickly.

Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Children's Home, New York.
break up colds in "a houre, cures
Feverishness, Headache, Stomach
Troubles, Teething Disorders, and
Destroy Worms At all druggist,
25c. Sample mailed free. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y. IL
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-01-13

Secretary of State CAN'T is after
the Standard OH company and lot
Of packing companies doing business
in this State for back taxes for the
past ten years.
A big cotton mill is to be located
on French Broad river in North Car
olins. which is to be operated by
labor imported from the crowded
tenement districts Of Ne" York city.