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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-12-26
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, December rs, 1906.
Virginia Letter.


Editor of The Dispatch:
1t has been so long since I have
written you letter that I am almost
ashamed to write now. But leaving
ones duty undone does not amend
matters. My silence mus not be
construed as want of appreciation
of what 1 shall always call my home
people," My visit home last summer
even yet seems to be too good to be
true. But it was true, and truly a
pleasure. The reception of the peo-
pie I loved so we'll will be a green
spot in my life, a veritable oasis in
The sands of life.
Another pleasure of the summer
was the visit of some of our dear
friends from the Palmetto State. 1t
made us proud, not only because they
were our friends, but that they
thought enough of US to come so far
to visit us. 10 them we say, "come
again." And I want now to ask all
to do likewise. If you are tired and
want rest, come up in the mountains
with US next summer. You will enjoy
the pure air, the beautiful scenery,
the sparkling water, and the fine
milk, butter and beef. 1t will do you
more good than medicine, and then
YOU will be with us.
forgot to say that we are well,
and that we are busy. Mrs. B. is
preparing her piano pupils for a mu-
sical during the holidays. She has
Il, and these with her domestic du-
ties, keeps her from becoming lone
some. As usual, in connection with
my regular work, am with the chill
dren for Christmas service. Friday
a week ago, our people observed
"wood chopping day." Fifteen loads
of wood were hauled, and most of it
put up in the wood house ready for
use. More is to follow. We feel like
whistling now when the snow and ice
comes.
We are with a kind people-the
same german stock of our ancestors.
This morning had letter, brief, but
to the point: ''Mr. Ballentine, please
send me your suit measure" Truly,
This reminds me that
Christmas is near. I find that when
one tries to do his full duty, he can
make friends any where.
With Christian greetings from Vlr-
ginia, I am, truly,
S. G. Ballentine.
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Unclaimed Mail.

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in this office for the week ending
December II, 1906:
Males:
Corley, j.. C.
Jewell, H. w.
Math, Jim H.
Females:
Lee, Mrs. Annie.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter Office December 81, 1906,
if not delivered before. In calling for
the above, please say 'advertised, 4"
giving date of list.
s. J. Leaphart, Postmaster.
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A Western Wonder.

There's a Hill at Bowie. Tex, that's
twice as big ar last year. This wonder
is W. L. Hill, who from a weight of 80
pounds has grown to over 1870. He says:
II suffered with terrible cough, and
doctors gave me up to die OF consump-
ton. I was reduced to 90pounds, when
I began taking DR.. Kings New Dicovery
for Consumption, Couhgs, Colds. Now,
after taking IL bottles, Ihave more than
doubled in and am completely cured.''
Only sure Cough and Cold cure. Guar
anteed by Kaufman Drug Go. Druggist.
SOC and $1.0O. Trial bottle free.
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We Guarantee Satisfaction.

J. A. Brogdon, of the National Sign
Co., Dayton, O., writes under date of
Oct. IL, 1906: "Nosena is the only prep
aration have ever used that relieves
my affection so speedily and pleasantly.
I am getting the first real pleasure out
of breathing that have experienced
since I contracted catarrh six years
ago. Money wonld not buy my tube Of
Nosena if I could not get another.
Buy Nosena from Derrick's Drug
Store and @. E. Corley and get your
money back if not satisfied. Sample
tube and booklet by mail 10 cents.
BROWN MANUFACTURING Co.,
st. Louis, Mo. and Greenville, Tenn.
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Brookland Pythians.

Brookland, Dec. 2O.-At the last
regular convention of Brookland
lodge, No. 76, Knights of Pythias, the
following officers we're elected for the
following ensueing year: J. S: Gun
nell. G. c.; R. L. Shepherd. V. c.;
R. F. Sox, P; R. L. Shuler, K. of R..
and S.; J. Frank Smith, M. of w.; G.
R. Costner, M. of F.; Geo. j. Sox, M.
of E.; J. A. Bundrick. M. of A.; Ru-
fus Miles, I. G.; G. w. Wilson, 0. G.
The State, Goth.
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Wepropose making the month Of October a
record breaker, and will begin the month
right by offering some Of the most wonderful
bargains that we have yet been able to place
before the trade.
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Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its use
for coughs, colds and lung troubles.
This is because the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar in the yellow package
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Guard your health by refusing
any but the genuine. The Kaufman
Drug Go.
The Laurens Advertiser says that
w. D. Byrd of that county made 4SO
bushels of corn this year on 12 acres.
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Passed Examination Success
fully.

James Donahpe, New Britain, Conn,
writes; II tried several kidney remedies,
and was treated by our best physicians
for diabetes, but did not improve until [
took Foley's Kidney Cure. After the
second bottle I showed improvement,
and five bottles cured me completely. l
have since passed rigid examination
for life insurance" Foley's Kidney
Cure cures back-ache and all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. The Kauf-
mann Drug Co.
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25 dozen Misses and Children's Satin
Caps, satin lined, the 25c. kind, for
each. .................... lOc.
25 dozen Ladies' Csc. Corset Covers, for
each .179c.
10 dozen Ladies' SOC. Corset Covers,
5 dozen Ladies 75c. Night Gowns only,
25 dozen Ladies' SOC. and 75c. Waists to
close out at, each ....... ...39c.
% dozen SOC. and 75c. Silk Baby Caps to
close out at, each. .25c.
so Ladies' heavy black Stockings, the
best ever offered for, pair. ....... ..25c.
III pieces fine All-Linen Table Damask,
some 72-inch wide.
100 dozen Cotton Towels, the 10c. and
15c. kind, only, the dozen ....... $50.
One lot of 1Oc. end 15c Embroideries
for, the yard. .oc.
One lot of 1Oc. and 15c, Laces for, the
YARD ................. DC.
100 Alarm Clocks, sold everywhere for
$1.00, our price ..................o o9c.
So only s1.50 and 50. 90 Watches, for this
sale, each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 99c
10 dozen large size Glass Pitchers. form
erly sold at 25c., now. .1Oc.
500 pieces Fine Decorated Chinaware,
worth 10c. each, now. w..............5c .5c.
25 Mems $3.50 Silk Fancy Vests, now
oaCu. .T1'oc
25 dozen Boys Heavy 25c. Black Stock
ings, for this sale, pair. ....... 15c.
5 dozen Ladies' $1.5O Fine Black Sateen
Waists for this sale. e...............99 .99c.
5 dozen Mems s1.CO Silk Muftlers, for
this sale each. SOC.
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Prevents Headache.

Force. them! No-aids them. Ramon g
treatment of Liver Pills and Tonic Pei
let's strengthens the liver and digestive
organs so that they do their own work
and fortifes your constitution against
future trouble. Entire treatment 25c.
Derrick's Drug Store and G. E. Corley.
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Is dozen Mems heavy Fleece Lined Un-
dershirts and Pants, 50c kind for this
sale, tine garment. .373c
% dozen Ladies' 10c. Swiss Embroid
cred Handkerchiefs, for this sale,
each. ................... ......oc.
5 dozen Ladies' 25c. Hose Supporters.
for this sale, pair, .1Oc.
500 yards All-Linen Table Damask, for
this sale, yard. .......... 25c.
25 dozen Misses 15c. fine Black Stock
ings, for this sale, pair ............ lie.
100 only extra good Mems Umbrellas,
for this sale, each. h..................9 .99c.
10 boxes 10c. Sweet Soap, for this sale,
cake ...... &C.
pair regular 80 cent. Cuff Buttons
2 regular 25c. China Pitchers for. .25c.
2 regular 25c. Butter Dishes for. .25c.
2 regular 25c. Buggy Whips for. .25c.
J. pair Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gloves,
the soc. kind, for. .25c.
Is yards Silk Ribbon, all colors. .25c.
2 yards 25c. Taffeta Ribbon for. .15c.
5 dozen fine Pearl Buttons for. -. .25c.
10 pair &c. Shoe Strings for. ..:.... .25c.
2 pair 25c Side Combs for. ......... Csc.
4 Ladies' 1Oc Back Combs for. 80. .25c.
% Gold Plated Collar Buttons for. Csc,
10 spools best Spool Silk for. .25c.
12 Ladies' &C. Mourning Handerchiefs
1Ol WV.
20 Spools Turkey Red Cotton. .....,25c.
2 pairs Mems regular 25c. Half-Hose
Hundreds of other bargains for Spot
Cash.
Come to see US; look US over. Will be
glad to show you through,
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One hundred more school teachers
are needed in the Philippines. A sal
ary of 81, 200 will be given to fifty OF
them, and something less to the others.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

The courts OF several states have
dealt with an odd question, none of
them agreeing upon a similar answer.
When is 1t legally noon? Fire insur
ance policies expire at noon and the
word Is admitted to mean exactly IL
O'Clock, midday. But standard time
has not been adopted In all communi-
ties. Many small towns cling to sun
time, which may be from few min
utes to nearly an hour earlier than
standard.
In one state a fire occurred at two
minutes past noon, sun time. and the
insurance company held that the policy
had expired before the fire. Sun time
is used In that town, but the insured
sued the company, holding that local
customs did not rule the policy and
that he was entitled to his insurance.
The state courts sustained him.
In another state a similar contention
was taken to the courts and Just the
opposite decision given. Several con
nictlng presidents have been establish
ed in state courts, and 1t Is said the
question can only be decided for goot
and all when a case has been carried
Into the United States courts and pass
ed upon by the Supreme Court.-Nev
| York Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

Chicago, Aug. l4.-Immunitv 70 d;t
ierent railroad officials from prosacn
ton for violating interstate commsrcs
laws in giving rebates to the stsnao "A
vi company is the price which tha
Federal authorities are paying for tss.
timony upon which they will trv 70 40.
cure the conviction of the Standard OH
company and some Of its officials. II
was announced today by local RAILROAD
men that they will have no hesitanev
In uncovering all the transactions h.
tween the roads and the oil combine 70
the local Federal grand jury, because
they are sure that by so doing thew will
be themselves exempt from prosecution
When the oil combine prosecution
was first launched, it was found by the
Federal authorities that railroad off.
Gals familiar with the facts declined to
come forward. An inquiry addressed
to such officials brought forth an an.
nouncement OF the railroad mems posi-.
ton by the different general counsel Of
the roads. Open notice was served
that the officials of the roads would NOT
give information because in 80 doing
they would be placing themselves and
their own railroads in danger Of indict.
ment and prosecution. After consulta.
ton between counsel for the railroads
and the government the silence of the
railroad men was broken and proof il
now forthcoming upon which indict
ments will be voted by the grand jury
1t was explained by one of the lead
ing local railroad attorneys today tina
the definite understanding bias beer
reached between their clients and tn,
department Of Justice that, in return
for proof upon which to indict and con
Wet the oil combine and its officials
the railroads will not be molested will
any prosecution, go lar as the giving 0
rebates to the Standard Oil company i
concerned.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

A. G. Jewett, lawyer, politician and
man Of sarcastic wit, was once trying
case in the supreme court In Belfast,
Me-, his home city. The Judge presid-
ing. before being called to the bench,
had tried many cases against Jewett,
who did not entertain very high opin-
ion Of his ability.
in his closing argument, Jewett, In
defiance of the rules of the court, start
ed In to read some law to the jury.
The court pounded on the bench and
said: Mr.. Jewett, you must not read
law to the jury In your closing argu-
ment." Jewett kept on reading, with
out so much as a glance at the court
The court in thunderous tones ordered
him to stop.
Jewett, who had by this time read
all he intended to read. turned calmly
to the Judge and said: Did your honol
address met"
Il said," roared the judge, you mus
not read law to the jury in your CLOSING
argument. l will give the law to tn,
jury. What do you suppose the cour
Is here for?'
what Is the court here for? re
sponded Jewett In high falsetto. %
suppose you know, sir, to keep orde
with the aid Of the sheriff, sir, with al
due respect to the sheriff, slr."-Bosto
Herald
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

Marie Antoinette's bath, which was
prescribed by her doctor. was com
pound of aromatic herbs mixed with q
handful Of salt She took 1t cold In
summer and tepid In winter.
Later on Nine. Tallien had brought
every morning to her house twenty
pounds Of strawberries and two pounds
A. raspberries, which were mashed In
her bath of warm milk and water. an
other preparation used BY the eastern
women is composed Of barley rice nor
raee. thyme and marjoram boiled To-
Vether and then thrown Into the water
Nlnon de pEnclos took bath every
night in which there were salt. SOFA
and three pounds of honey mixed WIZ
mix all well beaten In tepid rain
winter.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
Greatest of Naval Reviews.

Washington, Aug. 14.-0rders for
the formation of the Atlantic feet to
be reviewed by President Roosevelt at
Oyster Bay, September 8. were issued
at the Navy department today. The
president will be aboard the Mayfow-
err, and the fleet which he will review
will be the strongest, if not the largest
in numbers, ever assembled under the
United States flag. II will consist Of
AZ vessels, carrying 1,17S guns, COM
manded by Sl2 officers, with 1920
men. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans
will be commander-in-chief.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
EVEN STOLE COLLATERAL.
Limit to StensIand's Crimes Not Vel
Found by Inspectors.


Chicago, Aug. 14.-The belief that
large amounts of collateral given as &C.
curity for notes in the Milwaukee Ave-
nue. bank have been stolen practically
became a certainty last night, when a
note for $4,000, known to be genuine,
was found in Stensland's house at By
ron street and Lawndale avenue.
Search was made for the collateral Sc
curity, but it could not be found.
The discovery opened up a field for
almost unlimited speculation as to how
far the looting proceeded before Stems
land disappeared. If the real estate
and other securities in the bank have
been stolen or are found to be worth
less, the amount of money left to pay
the depositors probably will be reduced
as low as 25 per cent.
Assistant States Attorney Olson was
informed yesterday afternoon that Pres
ident Stensland has large land holdings
in Mexico, and that he may be in the
Southern republic now. The informs-
ton came in the shape Of letter from
an acquaintance of Stensland. Mr.. Oh
son said that it will take only "a hours
to run down the clew.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

tapping joint, SO that the two sections
can be readily Joined together. 1t is
rectangular in shape. with a circular
opening at each end. into which Is 1T
ted a funnel-shaped entrance chute. the
inner end very small to permit the en-
trance Of the insects. In use the two
sections of the trap are drawn apart
and a piece Of bait inserted, after
which the sections are fitted together.
The insects, upon detecting the pres
encs Of the bait by Its odor, pass up the
entrance chute and fall into the trap.
When 1t Is desired to empty the trap
the two sections are readily drawn
apart By reason Of the fact that the
trap is rectangular 1t can be placed on
any ono of Its sides without danger OF
rolling away or becoming misplaced
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
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Mora Damage by Texas Flood.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 14.-The work
If repairinp the Southern Pacific tracks
at sanderson is proceeding rapidly
and unless there are further rains trsf-
&c will be resumed Thursday evening,
The cloudburst of yesterday washed
away 5000 feet of track and 'oVU ., iee'
of bridges in Meyers and willow
Springs canyons, near Lsngtry, In ao-
dition to the six miles already gone.
One Mexican fell into swollen s'iear
and was drowned yesterday.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
lunATIc AND sPoRTsmAN


naer the Former Exs-us
Little Friendly Advice
gentleman Of fortune wos u,.,.,-
tro". naic asylum abroad, where the
a. "ent consisted chiefly in forcing
w pauents to stand In tubs Of cold
,ba,s L'nose slightly affected up to
~ knees; others, whose cases were
saver up to the middle; while persons
very seriously Ill were Immersed nm 20
sne necA The visitor entered into con-
cessation with one of the patients. who
appeared to have some cur,oa,tv 70
know how the stranger passed his time
out OF doors us 'A''e
nave horses and greyhounds for
eoursing'" said the latter In reply to the
others question.
AMI they are very expensive"
Les they cost me a great deal Of
money In the year. but they are the best
Of their kind"
dave you anything moref"
ieS' have pack of hounds for
hunting the fox"
And they cost a great deal toor
a very great deal. And I have
piros for hawking"
4 see; birds for hunting birds. And
these swell up the expense, dars
sayT
lou may say that for they are no,
common In this country. And then ]
sometimes go out alone with my gun
accompanied by a setter and a retriey.
err"
And these are expensive, tooY'
"of course. After all, It IL not thu
animals themselves that run away with
the money-there must be men, yor
Know, to feed and look after them
houses to lodge them in-in short, tn,
whole sporting establishment"
u see, see. You have horses
hounds, settlers, retrievers, hawks, mel
and all for the capture Of foxes an.
oirdsl What an enormous revenue the,
must cost youl Now, what want I.
Know Is this, What returns do the,
payT
why, we kill fox now and then
only they are getting rather scarce here
abouts-and we seldom bag less thai
20 brace Of birds each season"
"Harkl" said the lunatic, lookin
a1xiously around him. MY friend e.
an earnest whlsper), there Is a gate bs
hind you; take my advice and be on
OF this place while you are safe. Don
let the doctor get his eyes on you. H
ducks Us to come purpose. but as sur
as you are a living man he will drow
you"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
Wen Up In tn. Classics.

The principal OF one of Washington's
high schools relates an incident in con-
nection with the last commencement
day of the institution mentioned. 4
clever girl had taken one Of the prin-
cipal prizes. At the close of the exer-
clses her friends crowded about her to
offer congratulations.
Weren't you awfully afraid you
wouldn't get 1t, Hattie" asked one.
when there were so many contest
ants?"
"Oh, mol" cheerily exclaimed Hattie.
Because l knew that when it came to
English composition | had 'em all
skinned alive l"-Harper's Weekly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

into chronic case. At one time had
to use crutch and cane to get about.
My back was lame and weak. and besides
the aching, there was distressing re-
tention of the kidney secerSions. Twas
in bad way when began using
Doan's Kidney Pills in 1901, but the
remedy cured me, and have been we'll
ever SINCE"
Sold by all dealers. so cents . box.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
.u,....fuI Experiment.

. man of experience. known to a
- n the New York Tribune, de-
49, 49, that men. like plants. adapt
themselves st to conditions. 10 ilius'ra. s
-. thsory he told of the two men, one
~ I 49,, said to the other, at pleas
sntIy critical period' .s..n.
$40 you think two can I'VE al ee'
" .. "a S my marriage I thought fhs'
- was the guarded reply.
"c cs.. sftsrwardY snxiously.
Il stsrvsrd / found thsy had To-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
Government May Complete Work.

Washington, Aug. 14.-As soon as
inventories have been taken OF the con-
tractors outfits seized by the Geological
survey at Corbett tunnel and shoshone
dam, on irrigation projects OF Northern
Wyoming, consideration will be given
{, plans for completing those great con-
tracts. The failure of the contractors
is being investigated. IL is likely the
Geological survey will continue the
works with the equipment and supplies
seized, rather than let new contract
More than 81, 900, 900 is involved in
the projects.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
c,.,,or, Houses for Manchuria.

Pekin. Aug. 14.-The Japanese m'n !.
lister has informed China that japan :,
ready to establish customs service =
Port Dalny and urges China 70 m mas,
similar arrangements at the iron'ie,
stations in Northern Manchuria' so =,
70 Mace the traffic on the Japanese anu
p s railways on an equality.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18
Railroads Offer Bribe.

St. Paul, Aug. 14.-A meeting OF IN. Inc
stota warehouse and Railroad commits
sioners was held today for the purpose,
il is stated, of acting on proposi'p,o d"
from the Great Northern, Northern "a,
cific and 500 Line railroads. when
agree to reduce the freight ra'e ~
wheat cent a hundred pounds PROVO
sd the commission will call on 'ns
present investigation and , sslss'''IT The
freigbt rates on commodities. ine
proposition was rejected.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

short time ago a woman living ID
rns,snd was petting her kitten. when
he suddenly felt something scrapcn
s sns hand. On examination the spot
ns. .ncs the scratch proceeded. she felt
w.. Mint Of a needle sticking out OF
lne nrssv.s back. The needle was
D mil out by her husband, ana an,
p psh.r surprise was experienced when
o y as found that a length Of thread
!. Nv attached to the needle, both hav,
ing passed down the kittens 'n''A'
-. at again from tbs fur.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

will interest the thou
sands of veterans who
came back from the
Civil war suffering tor
lures with kidney
c o m p lsi n t. Capt.
Ely says: II con-
tracted kidney trouble
during the Civil war,
and the occasional At
tacke finally developed
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-08-18

A proyldent wife is an income In
nsr.eif-but a virtue may be carried
- extremes. "Your husband'll be all
LIGHT now" said the doctor. What
20 maan7" demanded the wife you
told me be couldn't live fortnight
.sxyell. I'm going to cure him, after
nv ssId the doctor: surely you're
~,aa,S The woman wrinkled her
Srowx -Puts me In a bit OF an ole.
- ss,d "I bin and sold all his
clothes for his funeral Mean
-, ws,I How soon'n . be
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