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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
PREPARING FOR
THE VETERANS.

Secretary Clark Sends Out Circular
Letter to All Those Likely to Attend
Reunion.
The work of securing homes for
the visitors here reurion week is pro-
crossing satisfactory and Mr.. N 0.
Pyles, who has charge of this depart
ment, reports very good progress. It
is necessary to secure from practically
every householder in the city the
promise of accommodations and the
citizens of Columbia can greatly aid
the work by notifying the Chamber
of Commerce at once the number that
can be taken care of. A few days
ago Secretary Clark sent out to all
adjutants CT the camps a circular
letter requesting the complete rolls
of the veterans who will probably
come to Columbia. This letter is
alreedy bringing results and as fast
as replies are received the following
letter is sent out:
Dear Sir: Once sgain We are to
have the pleasure and honor Of grasp
ing the hands Of South Carolina's
living heroes and every citizen OF Co.
lumbis is looking forward with un-
alleged pleasure to the coming re-
union.
The next annual reunion of the
South Carolina division. United Con-
federate Veterans, will be held in Co:
lumbia, S. G, on May 16:h, 17th and
18Th, 1906, and We hope to make this
q memorable occasion. The citizens
of Columbia are exerting every effort
to make this the most enjoyable OF
all reunions, and I wish to assure you
that you will find warm hearts and
welcome hearths in the various parts
of the city that you may visit.
In order to assist the committees
in their work We will be glad if you
will at once let Us know whether or
not you will attend the reunion. If
you desire to provide for your own
entertainment at hotel or boarding
house kindly let US know as other
wise the committee will assign you 20
one of our homes.
Your prompt reply will greatly aid
us in this work and in replying
please give your postofice address.
Yours very truly,
E. E. Clark, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Not # as Rich as Rockefeller.

If you had all the wealth Of Rookie
feller, the Standard Oil magnate, you
could not buy a better medicine for
bowel complaints than Chamberlain s
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The most eminent physician can not
prescribe better preparation for collie
and diarrhoea, both for children and
adults. The uniform success of this
remedy has shown it to be superior to
all others. It never fails, and when re-
duced with water and sweetened, is
pleasant to take. Every family should
be supplied with it. Sold by The Kauf-
mann Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
Pirating Foley's Honey and Ter

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity Of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. These worthless limitations
have similar sounding names. Beware
of them. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar is in yellow package. Ask
for it and refuse any substitute. 1t is
the best remedy for coughs and colds,
Kaufmann Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
It Is Dangerous to Neglect a
Cold.

How often do we hear it remarked: {:
"Its only cold,' and few days later
learn that the man is Oh his back with
pneumonia. This is Of such common
occurrence that cold, however slight,
should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency Of cold to result in pneu-
monia, and has gained its great popular
ity and extensive sale by its prompt
cures of this most common ailment. 1t
always cures and is pleasant to take.
For sale by The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02
AT THE STORE THAT'S DIFFER

IS dozen Mems heavy Fleece-Lined I'm
dershirts and Pants, Soc kind for this
sale, the garment. .379c
25 dozen Ladies' 10c. Swiss Embroid
cred Handkerchiefs, for this sale,
each. .................... ...... &c.
dozen Ladies' 25c. Hose Supporters
for this sale, pair, ..............1O 1Oc
800 yards All-Linen Table Damask, for
this sale, yard. ........... ......25c.
25 dozen Misses l5c. fine Black Stock
ings, for this sale, pair ....... lie.
100 only extra good Mems Umbrellas,
for this sale, each. ................9 99c.
10 boxes 10c Sweet Soap, for this sale,
/ pair regular 80 cent. Cuff Buttons
LOT ................... ..S3C.
Irregular 25c. China Pitchers for. .25c.
, regular 2Jc. Butter Dishes for. .25c.
Irregular 25c. Buggy Whips for..... .25c.
| pair Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gloves,
lllC obC. hlIltt, 1OI XIV.
! Is yards Silk Ribbon, all colors. .. .. 25c.
yards 25c Taffeta Ribbon for ... .15c.
) dozen fine Pearl Buttons for. 25c
10 pair SC Shoe Strings for. ....... .25c.
pair 25c Side Combs for. ........ .25c.
1 Ladies' 1Oc. Back Combs for. . 25c.
% Gold Plated Collar Buttons for . 25c,
10 spools best Spool Silk for. .....25c.
u Ladies' SC. Mourning Handerchiefs
20 spools Turkey ReS Cotton. ,a5c.
pair. Mems regular 25c. Half-Hose
tOI. '~'o'
| Hundreds of other bargains for Spot
Cash.
Come to see us: look US over. VIII be
| glad to show YOU through,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-05-02

25 dozen Misses and Children's Satin
Caps, satin lined, the 25c. kind, for
% dozen Ladies' 25c. Corset Covers, for
10 dozen Ladies' SOC. Corset Covers,
5 dozen Ladies' 15c. Night Gowns only,
% dozen Ladies' SOC. and 15c Waists to
close out at, each. ............ Sac.
25 dozen SOC. and 15c. Silk Baby Caps to
close out at, each. .23c.
50 Ladies' heavy black Stockings, the
best ever offered for, pair. .......25c.
20 pieces fine All-Linen Table Danlask,
some 72-inch wide.
100 dozen Cotton Towels. the 10c. and
15c. kind, only, the dozen ....... .S9c.
One lot Of 10c. snd 15c. Embroideries
for, the yard &C.
One lot Of 1Oc. and 15c, Laces for, the
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c.
100 Alarm Clocks, sold everywhere for
81 90, Our price .................. 39c.
50 only s1.5O and $500 Watches, for this
sale, each. .................... .?9c.
10 dozen large size Glass Pitchers, form
erly sold at 25c., now lOc.
800 pieces Fine Decorated Chinaware,
worth IGc each now. &C.
25 Mems $3.50 Silk Fancy Vests, now
each. " 3l.9o
25 dozen Boys Heavy 25c. Black Stock
ings, for this sale, pair. r...........1 15c.
5 dozen Ladies $40 Fine Black Sateen
Waists for this sale. le..............99 .99c.
5 dozen Mems $1.00 Silk Muffiers, for
this sale. each. .oOc.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
THE Gop5 MAY FORGIVE THEE. NEVER I"

The two moulnful professions left the Eta SET
tlement side by side, but their different destina-
tons led to their parting company at the base
of the hill. The one carrying the dead samurai
turned IN the direction of Catzu There, fitting
ceremonies were to be given to the departed soul
of Shimadzu after which he would be inferred
in the mortuary hall of his ancestors,
The train of the Lady Wistaria turned to the
south, travelling many miles over bare and unin-
habtcd regions, over plains, past hamlets and
small towns and villages on towards the noun
tains of the south.
While the last rays of the setting sun were
still illumining the west the cortege of the new
Princess of AIori entered forest of evergreen
pines. When it emerged, the darkening sky had
deepened its colors until n melancholy calm
wrapped the land in an effugent glow. The
moon had risen on high and shimmering out
its holy light The earth, refecting its gleam
seemed il tableau OF silent silver,
They had reached beautiful and tranquil hill.
At the top, above the pines and cedars inclosing
it in natures own sacred wall the amber peaks
of celestial temple, with its myriad santing
lights pointed upward in the sky Their journey
was ended.
Very still now stood the cortege, Low and
deeply bent stood the silent attendants. as with
streaming eyes they gazed longingy upon the
slight young figure which the samumi Genji, al
most bowed over with personal grief assisted to
alipht from the nOrmono In her white robes the
Lady Wistaria seemed a spirit as she stood there
under the moonbeams. Mutely she looked about
her. AS the mufAed sobs of her servitors reach
ed her ears, she wrung her hands with an uncon-
scious gesture OF anguish greater than their own.
As il in sympathy with the intense sadness
over all who We're there, nature herself seemed
to show signs of her own distress Clouds rolled
over the skies above the mountains, yelling the
moon and the star beams. A little river that
flowed at the foot of the hill was heard sobbing
as il rolled with mourntul sound over its
rapids.
But the lights twnklcd out warmly from the
temple beyond, and a white-robed prostess was
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The little house had been thoroughly cleansed
and white-washed Fresh mats of straw had
been laid upon the floor and the walls were re
covered. 10 admit the sunshine, and the air OF
the outdoor world, the windows thrown
wide apart.
Shimadm produced AN ancient chest, from
which he brought forth rare and costly old gar
ments, embluzoned with the crests of proud
family, and a pair of very long swords. The
hits were of black lacquer The guard fcrue,
cleats and rVets We're richly inlaid and en'
bossed in rare metals. But the beautiful blades
were the parts which shone out in their noble,
classic beauty They were extremely narrow,
glossy, and brittle as ciccs. The very sight Of
them would have awakened feeling of heroism
and awe in the bosom of one less alive to what
they signifed than Shimadzu, They were, in
fact, two swords which, belonging to a hundred
ancestors of Shlmadzu, had been used only IN
the most glorious service.
"The girded sword IS the soul OF the samurai,
and Shimadzu muttered ancient saying 1t
had been long since he lost the right to wear
them through his marriage into the Eta class,
and now he regarded them with such intense
emotion that fierce tears blinded his eyesight.
Reverently, tenderly, he lifted them to place
upon a white table before shrine in his own
chamber. Then with a low groan he Frustrated
himself before them, rather than the figure OF
the Daibutsu, which plocidly rested upon the
small throne
In his inmost soul, this samurai felt he had
done good and righteous thing in achieving his
vengeance, even though the innocent were sacri.
feed. Trained as he had been in the harsh
school of the samurai, in which self-denial, con-
tempt for pleasure and gain, scorn of death or
physical hurt and the righteous vengeance upon
am enemy were esteemed virtues, he was steeed
against all fear and pain. His conscience was
satisfied with itself
After his silent prayer he rose to his feet
very calmly and with degree of solennlty. He
had gathered fresh strength from his prayer,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

and menacing attitude Of the Prince. you hon
orably betrayed YOURSELF"
"Tl"
Certainly To her" He indicated, without
naming, the Lady Wistaria.
Slowly, painfully, driven by the goading words
oil the father the blazing burning eyes of the
husband sought Wistaria there to rest upon her
while infinite horror found mirror in his coun-
tenancc. Nlotionless thus he stood.
Wstaria, braced for shock she could not
meet, leaned against her uncle whose head bent
over her. The Lady Evening Glory smiled, as
one who delights in the soul Of a cat Calm, sat.
isficd, nnmoved remained Shimadzu. Keiki's
eyes bulgcd from their sockets his mouth gapcd
open. At last one word burst from his lips,
but it was as eloquent as though he had uttered
thousand.
"Ihou!"
Her head sank low lie recoled step. But
with entranced horror he continued to gaze at
her. Her face was like marble, out of which
her dark eyes stared as though made of polished,
glazed china. And as he gazed terrible thoughts
and remembranccs rushed upon keki overpow-
erng, weakening, paralyzing him. After long,
immovable silence he leaned slowly forward until
their faces, close together, were on level.
at is true?" he whispered, hoarsey. "Speak!
Speak,"
'1t is true" she replied, in voice so small
and faint that it seemed far away.
His sword leaped out of his scabbard. 1Io
raised it as if to strike her down. But his hand
fell to his side. Then he spoke, in hoorse,
fearful voice:
"The gods may forgive thee. I nevcr'
With that he was gone from the chamber
They heard the clash of his sword as it touched
the stone pavement, then the sound of his flying
feet, loud at first, and then dying away into the
silence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The ceremony Of hari.kari he performed WIFI
grave dignity and punctiliousness
First of all, he gently lifted the two SWORDS
and held them in the sun, their knighty signiu
cancc strong in his mind. One was 10 use
against all enemies Of his lord, the other held
ever in readiness to turn upon himself in atone
ment for fault or tainted suspicion OF dishonor'
or as in his case, when duty has Deen lu''
filed and honorable death is desired as crown
ing end.
The samurai Shimadzu was without lord or,
rather he disdancd and cursed the one under
whom he should have served. Hence he broke
into dozen pieces one Of the two swords spurn'
ing the glittering pieces with his foot.
Then silently he disrobed to the waist. Very
slowly and precisely he pressed the sword into
his body so that he might lose none OF the pam,
which he would have scorned to resist. NO
moan escaped his lips No muscle OF his lace
quivered.
As the sword sank deeper his brain whrled
with the dizziness of nausea, but, still still and
relentless, his arm obcyed the will Of his soul
even continuing mechanically to do so when his
head had fallen backward into semi.unconsciois-
ness. He was one hour and half in dying NO
words could describe the excruciating nature OF
such pains. Certainly, as samurai, his was
fitting end
Such was the nature of this people that to his
friends and relatives his act was regarded as an
honorable and admirable thing. Had he fatered
in its accomplishment they would have urged
him to the deed entreating him to save himself
from the stigma of dishonor which would other
wise smirch his good name.
The following day large number Of Catzu sa-
mural and vassals marched through the Eta set
tlement and ascended the small hill upon which
stood the house of the public executioner. The
body of the samurai was carried with the ut
most respect and reverence from the Eta house,
whence train, bearing it in due state, departed
for Catzu.
From the Eta house the Lady Wistaria too,
was carried. Her train was even more like u
funeral procession than that of her father; for
those who carried her norimono and who fol-
lowed in it's wake had long been her personal
attendants and servitors Now, because of their
love for her, they wept at almost every step of
the Journey.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

~
EFSSiII cestors, swear" he cried, chat
gekssy shall be guilty Of the same offense as
thy honorable parent, and for thy
Eta
With little, trembling cry she started toward.
him
But thy cause! Oh, my lord, thy noble
cause!"
The causel" lie threw back his head and
laughed with buoyant ioyousness.
Ful'wara," he said, "do you not perceive
mat a new life is about to dawn for this Japan
of ours?"
"A new lifc," she repeated, breathlessly, hang
ing upon the words that escaped his lips.
"A new life" he said, with our country no
longer broken up into factions. when men shall
have equal rights and privileges"
Tie smiled at her rapt face, and possessed him
self of both her little hands
Dearest and sweetest of maidens," he said
tenderly, "in marrying me you do not wed a
prince. 1 am pledged to the welfare Of the peo-
pie. Know you not that the great cause of the
lmperalist will bring about that Restoration
which will ovcrturn all these crushing tyranncs
and injustices which press our people to the
earth? Repeat with me, then: 'Daigi Meibunor!
Banza the Imperiast!
puuuenly Snc remembered the DlOW she n1Q
dealt the cause. Her head fell upon their clasp
ed hands.
But over her fallen head the voice of the
Prince keizi was full of joy.
And now have | not heard the great trouble,
and burst it like bubble? Henceforward,
then, let there be only happiness and joy in
these eyes and these lips" Reverently he
pressed her eyes and lips.
Genj was heard outside the door. His face
very grave and his whole appearance per.
turbed when he entered.
Bowing deeply to the Prince, he addressed him
hastily
Your excecncy, the Lord of Catzu, has ar
rived at my insignificant house and is below.
1t is his wish that the marriage of his niece
should be celebrated without further delay.
come to you, therefore, to beg that you will
consent to its immediate consummation."
Il comply with gladness," replied the Prince,
"but may L inquire the reason for this haste?"
The Lord Catzu Toro is in critical peril in
your august fathers province"
Enough interrupted the Prince, impulsively
'You desire my immediate mediation in his be-
haf?'
He turned to Wstaria with an exclamation of
delight "Now," said he, eve shall see all our
troubles melt into thin air like mist before the
sun"
But I have not told you aIl--there is more
still to tell. L pray you-" Wistara began
''There is no time," interrupted Genji, severe
ly, "and | beg your hghness will convince the
Lady Wistaria of the necessity for haste"
"That is right" said the Prince. '"rhere is a
whole lifetime before us yet in which thou canst
tell me thy heart. Come. Let us descend to the
wedding-chamber"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
The W6oin8=;11g7Esy WjStarjax::za!ls{ts :!l{ :: g

descending to welcome the novitiate. An odor
OF sweet incense, such as of umegal,u or tambo,
was waited to the watchers on the hill from the
temple doors. Wistaria turned her face towards
u. Then back again she directed her glance to
her kneeling servitors Her voice was as sotS
and gentle as benedicton
Pray. thee" she said, 'to take care Of your
honorable heaths. Sayonara"
,-, She hesitated on the threshold Of the temple.
linen silently she entered the place of tranquil
rest amid the shadows of the mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
c H A P T Err X XII

T ANING fulfilled his purpose iii life, the
III Shimadzu was ready, eager, for his
efgNFFFA own sef-immolation. He mad pre-
lESSdilJ pared for this event with strict oh.
servance Of elaborate etiquette, just
as he, samurai, would have prepared for any
event of Importance in his life
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
c H APTER XXI

HE Prince Keilli had been on the high
way three days before he became again
something more than an unconscious
automaton. After the first great
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
C H A P Err Xxx

o Prince of Japan had ever been we'd
ded in so strange and lowly fashion.
There was not sign or sound of the
graduation, rejoicing, or pomp which
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
c CHAPTER XIX-COntinued

ST1H 1HE Prince found his voice.
i Then by the royal blood Of my an.
'fSSiSSI cestors, l swear" he cried, chat |
zssSsy shall be guilty Of the same oifense as
thy honorable parent, and for thy
sweet sake, l. too, shall became an
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-02
AUCTION SALES.
CLERKS SALE.
STATE Of South caroIina-county Of
York.

STATE of South caroIina-county Of
York.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Mary B. CASTOR, Plaintiff. against A.
T. Latham, Defendant.
ID URSUANT to an order Of court
I made in the above stated case, by
D. E. Hydrick circuit Judge, win sell
at public outcry before the Court
House Door, between the legal hours
of sale, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY
5TH, 1905, (salesday), the following
real property, to wit:
Ali the right, title, claim and interest
of defendant, A. T. LATHAM, In and
to that certain tract Of land situated
in York county, said State, containing
TWO HUNDRED ACRES, more or
less, bounded by lands Of Inman, Ham
iltom, r. c. Thomson and others. and
being the identical tract conveyed to
]. D. Nelson and A. T. Latham, by
Wade Worthy by deed Of date, 1880,
s0-1-2, office R. M. c., York county.
The interest of the said A. r. Latham
being a one-half interest in said tract.
Of 200 acres, and his one-half thereof
having been divided and set apart to
him by parol partition and his one-hah
containing about 100 acres, and being
the southern half Of the said planta-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE-one half CASH,
and the balance on a credit Of twelve
months secured by bond Of the pur-
chaser and a mortgage Of the premi-
ses so sold, with interest thereon from
the day Of sale with privilege to pur-
chaser to pay his entire bid In cash.
Purchaser to pay for all papers. Pur-
chaser must comply by paying the
cash portion of his bid within one hour
from the time Of such sale or the land
to be at once or on some subsequent
salesday at the option Of the plaintiff,
resold upon the same terms at the risk
Of such defaulting purchaser.
J. A. TATE,
G. G. G. Pls.
Jan. 10. Z. 3t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-02
Did You Buy From The
Company or Agent?

Did you buy your insurance from
the agent or from the company ina.
issued the policy? When buying ala
YOU keep before you the fact that any
claim made by the agent was OF no
effect unless written In the contract
signed by the officers of the Company
and did you examine the contract pc
fore accepting it and see that the
agents promises were written In IL!
If YOU bought with your eyes open
and got what the agent led you 10
expect, you have no ground Tor 1ust
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that YOU have not got the best there
is in life insurance unless your polcy
was issued by the MUTUAL BENE-
FIT If YOU have not bought life IN
surance or want more, 1t is your priv
ilege to satisfy your own nina as 10
whether or not my claims as 10 the
Mutual Benefit being the BEST com
pany and issuing the Best policy is
true, If you are not satisfied that II
comes nearer meeting your IDEAS
than any other you will not be urged
to buy. Neither the company nor lts
agents try to force themselves where
they are not wanted. They don
have to.
SAM NJ. GRIsT, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-02
MILLINERY

Received this week q full stock of
Mule Millinery. What they need to go
to the plow or wagon. Our list Is too
long to attempt to name, but we want
you to come and see us for everything
you need in plantation supplies. We
are constantly adding to our line and
hope to soon have the most complete
and up-to-date line in town. Come 10
see us whether you want to buy or
not. We want to meet you and quote
you prices. We want you to make our
store your stopping place when you
come TO town. We are In the Fertll-
izer business up to our necks. Inc
farmer who buys his Fertilizers with
out seeing us will make a great mis-
take. YORK SUPPLY W.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-02
COTTON INSURANCE.

AM prepared to write Insurance
/ on Cotton stored either In open
ward or in outbuildings on farms.
Farmers can arrange to borrow
money on my insurance policies on
cotton held on their farms the same
as If the cotton were stored In a
warehouse in town. Rate 81 per cent:
Write or call at my office for rates OF
insurance and other information.
J. R. LINDSAY.
Oct g. IL. u.