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1 lie Lexington Dispatch 1 . < LEXINGTON, S. 0.. 1 =======^^ ] SUBSCRIPTION BATES: 1 One Tear $1.00 Six Months 50 ( Three Months 25 ADVERTISING KATES. Secular Advertising, first insertion, 75 oents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word for every word ever 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicited. Bates for contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application Anonymous communications will receive * * J will BO attention xwrjeutcu uauuovii^t not be returned UDless accompanied by stamps for toe purpose. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HARM AN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, October 22,1902. We regret that neither time nor space will permit as to give the article of *S. C. B " that attention that we would like to do. We submit, as a matter of fact, that in do essential particular has he successfully contradicted any statement - - ' - - - - ?* of facts maae Dy us as reiertjuce iu his article will clearly show to any fair and unprejudiced mind. We still insist that the assessment of Bichland is higher than that cf Lexington, as reference to the Comptroller General's report will demon- \ e strate. What are the Clerk's of Courts, Auditors-and Judges of Probate for but to record instruments of writing of legal business transactions in the county in which they originated ? If this were not so and- these instruments of writing were only to be re corded in case of litigation, why then the necessity of these officers in 68ch county ? Why not mak6 State nffiflpra of them and then in case of litigation the lawyer from Spartanburg or some other near or distant f county could go to Columbia and obtain from them the information desired. ? When we wrote concerning the tax levy of Richland, and the "prominent minister," there was not an element of doubt in our mind Regarding the / statements made and uoder similar droumstances we would make the same statements. Only after the commencement of this controversy did we find that in. the first instance we were mislead by the statements of the advocates of annexation, and in the second there was a reasonable doubt, the benefit of which was cheerfully given to US. C. B " In reference to Richland's debt we still insis fcthat that county is in debt. ~ i -- ??? J:J il. II !D18 were doc so, * woy uiu mt? official write that he "will pay evlry dollar tba.t she [Richland] owes with this year!s re venoea 3 Remember "this year's revenues only commenced coming in on October 15fcb, and that she had to borrow money, or in other words, had to anticipate the fall collection by borrowing to pay current expanses. Again, the Comptroller General's report informs us that Richland county is indebted to the estate of the late Treasurer in the sum of $7,063 03 for over paid county taxes, the correctness of the account is certified to by Mr. 0wings as Supervisor of that county and .the Foreman of the Grand Jnry. Yes, Viaa knr?rttrorl mftTlor in UOAUI^kUU una wvtiunvu uivhv^ times past bat this year she is in a position to nee taxes collected in 1892 to pay the current expenses of the county government and those of her schools for 1903. Hsve you any assurance what Richland will borrow to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year? Some of the people of the Fork have not yet began to count the cost of the change. Why, even in the matter of the expense in attending rtnnrfc and other business has not been considered. As they are now situated they come to LexiDgton as jurors and witnesses, maoy of whom have friends and relatives here or near by, by whom they are hospitably entertained, whereas should they go to Richland they will be at a big expense boarding while there. We admit that Mr. OwiDgs was elected over three competitors but we submit that it was done mainly by the vote of the city of Columbia, which controls the vote of that county. If Mr. Owens' political success shows anything it shows that a JuUntry resident stands uut loe ieas? shance of political preferment, and ihe people of the Fork, who have . political ambitions will find to their 2ost when it is too late, should they leave Lexington, that they are politi2*1 nonentities from Congress down bo Coroner. ' A gentleman from the Fork is in town today in attendace upon the County Fair. He brings the infor mation that Rev. Ballentine and Charlie Bailey has the Fork in a wheelbarrow coming down the road with the speed of the wind going * * "* M T , T_ TT . to Kicblana, wnne josu nmujau stands at the Lexington end of Broad river bridge in knee britches and with drawn sword to prevent them from rushing and carrying all with them to material and political destruction. For the information of "S C B." we state that the above is not original with us. We only repeat the tale as 'twas told to us. The Republicans of the Seventh Congressional District met in Convention at Orangeburg last Saturday and nominated a negro named ns their candidate for Con A/VUIMtVCf ? gress. This is the one who contested the seat of the late Hon. J. William Stokes and be will probably contest the seat of the Hon. A. Frank Le^er. The rumor is current that Chief Justice Mclver intends resigning, on account of ill health. There are already plenty of applicants for this place, should there be a vacancy. A Thoughtful Paper. To the Editor of the Dispatch: With your permission we will say a few things in reference to the ee cession of the Fork section ef Lexington county. Wie8 and intelligent men sometimes make mistakes in business and in political sagacity, however patriotic their moti /ee; and according to our conception, the members of the Constitutional convention of 1895 committed a grave ' ? ^ ii . error wben they mcomporacea id me organic law of Soath Carolina a provision allowing slips of counties through their voting citizens to sever their political and judicial relations from the counties of which they may be a component part without regard to the welfare of the counties of which they make a part of the corporation. Counties are corporate bodies and as such should have common rights throughout their bounds. But this is apart from the issues pre8ented. We see by the papers that the citizens of the' Fork, the trans Saluda section of old Lexington county, are contemplating dismembering the old county an'd allying themselves with Richland county. Action in so grave a matter deserves most serious consideration on t the part of those who think of such purpose. Precipitate action would be unwise and should be earnestly considered from every standpoint. It is quite natural tbat an adjoining county should desire an increase of territory, population aDd taxable property to lighten their burdens aDd give them political power and influence. If Hichland county did not expect to reap benefits rather than bestow them that'county would not desire annexation. Selfishness is the controlling motive. This statement needs no demonstration. It is a self evident proposition. Those desiring to leave the old county must remember that they will carry with them, if they go, the burdens of every special taxation and their proportionate share of any past county indebtedness. There is another fact in connection with the proposed secession and that is that the city of Columbia has a numerical majority in voting and that the city will thus control the political and financial policy of the county, so that those who may have political aspirations, cannot hope to have them gratified save by tbe'grace of Columbia. She will doubtless use the increased power thus given her for the advancement of her own | political and financial ends. Moreover, it is an admitted fact that city government is the most extravagant and expensive form of government in the world. TVby the United States government is very largely controlled by city ideas of economy, because the representatives of Congress are very city men iiieie witii extravagant notions, hence the wild and enormous waste of money in almost every department of the Government. And we will say in passing that the same tendency to extravagance is being engrafted upon the State governments. A distinguished South Cirolina statesman was heard to say substantially: "If the people at home knew what was going on > here in Congress, they would feel like coming up here and casting the last one of us into the Potomac river." We trust that all these things willbe well considered before action, to say nothing of the relations, social and political, proposed to be severed, which have so long bound our people together in the bonds of sympathy and brotherhood. Lexington couDty is progressing and prospeiiog. We cannot foresee just now what her future may be with a united, patriotic and industrious population of which we can boast today. We cannot?we will not believe that aDy considerable portion of old Lexington county will so far forget the highest and best interest of her people, material and social and political as to listen to the enticing words of those who, for their own aggrandizement and not for your good, would lead you away from tbo hallowed memories and social associations of the past. Bat6sburg, S C. Citizen. I Shylock was th<* man who wanted a pound of human flesh. There are many Shylocks now, the convalescent, the consumptive, the sickly child, the pale young woman, all want human flesh and they can get it?take Scott's Emulsion. Scott's Emulsion is flesh and blood, bone and muscle. j i It feeds the nerves, strengthens the digestive organs and they - - 4 ? ? H feed the whole body. For nearly thirty years Scott's Emulsion has been the great giver of human flesh. We will send you a couple of ouftces free. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. ana fi.oc ; all druggists. mammmmmmmammmBmaauaamnuaxammmmm THURMOND i Mil, Will Practice in all Courts, KAUFMANN BUILDING, LEXINGTON, - S. C. Oa the 18th day of October, we formed aco-partnership for the practice of law. we wui oe pieasea vo receive toose uaviai; legal busiue-s to be attended to at our office in the Kautmann building at any time. Resnecttully. J. Wm THURMOND. G BELL TIMMEKMAN. October 22. 1902.?ly. Executors' Sale. TTTE, THE UNDERSIGNED. EXECUV\ tors of the last Will and Testament of Berjamin Rawl. deceased, by jow^r vested m us by said will, will offer tor sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday !ihe5tb day of November neit, at 10 o'clock a. m.. at the late residence ol' the deceased in Lexington county, the following real estate, to wit: One tract of land. No. 1. a part of the | Henry Hendrix Tract, containing titty (50) acres, more or less, adjoining laDds of G. W. Kyzer, Lee Kyzer, Tract No. 2 of said lands and others Tract No. 2 of s?id lands, containing fifty (50 acres, more or less, adjoining land of LeeKjzer, John Seay, G. A. Hammer I and others. We offer the Keisler Tract ot land conj tianing forty (40) acres, more or less, ad! inininfT lond At fmannpl T.nncr tA Tlr W i S. Keisler and perhaps others, j We offer the Piney Woods Lands, Tract I No 1, containing thirtv-eigbt (38) acres, i more or less, adjoining Kiids of D. C. Harj man. Tracts No. 2 and others. We offer Tract No 4 of said lauds, conj taining thirty-nine (3'J) acres, more or les% j adjoining lands oi 1). C. Hr.rman, Tracts ! hio.s. 1 and 3. TEBMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, i balance in two annual instalments, secured j by bond of the purchaser and mortgage ' of the premises sold. Purchaser to pay lor i i papers. We will also sell Jor cash a* the same j ' nlaee and the same time, the following Dt-r- I I sonal property ot the said deceased to wit: | ! One Mole. Hog-i, Two 2-Horse W;.gons. J ! Buggy, Fanning Implements. Carpeter.-' | ! Tools, Cotton Gin and perhaps other things ! ! not herein mentioned. G. H. RAWL, H. J. RAWL, B. ?. ItAWL. Executors of the Last Will and Testament ol Benjamin Rawl, decesased October 8,' 1902. 3w51. JNotice of Election For State and County Officers, and upon Proposed Amendment to the State Gonsitution. State of South Carolina, County of Lexington. Notice is hereby given that the general election for State and County officers will be held at the voting precincts prescribed by law in said County, on Tuesday, November 4, 19C2, said day being Tuesday following the first Monday in November, as prescribed by law. At the said election a separate box will be provided, at which qualifl-d electors will VOre UPOU lilt; iiuuyuun icjgvin'u -^1 ?.w amendment to the State Constitution as provided in the following Joint Resolution. A Joint Resolution Proposing to Amend Section II of Article VII. of the Constitution of 1895, Relating to Counties and Co"nty Government. Section I. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina? Tnat the following amendment to Section II., Article VII,, of the Constitution, be agreed to: add to the end thereof the following words: that this section shall not apply to the following townships in the following Counties.* Dunklin and Oaklar ^ in the County of Greenville; the townships of Cokesbury, Ninety-Six and Cooler in the County of Greenwood; Sullivan Township in the County of Laurens; Iluiett and Pine Grove In the County of Saluda. That the corpotate, existence of said townships be. and the same is hereby, destroyed and all officers under said townships are abolished and all corporate agents removed. T>.?4. 4-k/v nf arlAnfinff tVliC k uut tun ijurotivu yi ciuvytiu^ vuiw umendment shall be submitted at the next general ele tion to the electors as follows: Those in favor of the amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly printed or written thereon "Constitutional amendment of Section Eleven of Article Seven of the Constitution, relating to Counties and County Government, Yes.'' Those opposed to said amendment shall cast a ballot with the following words plain ly printed or written thereon: "Constitutional amendment of Section Eleven of Article VII of the Constitution, relating to Counties and County Government, No." Approved the :28th day of February, A. D., 19C2. Sec. 7. Ttereshail be separate and distinct ballots and boxes at this election for the following officers, to wit: 1. Governor and Lieutenant Governor. 2. Other State | officers. 3. State Senator. 4. Members of j the House of Representatives. 5. County j officers. On which shall be the name or J names of the person or persons voted for as such officers, respectively, and the office for which they are voted. ? ^ d A?\Ani'n/? fli A ! ueiore 1110 uour ii.xsu mi uiwuiuk ure polls Managers and Clerks must take and subscribe the Constitutional oath The Chairman of the Board of Managers cam administer the oath to the other Managers and to the Clerk; a Notary Public must administer the oath to the Chairman. The Managers elect their Chairman and Clerk. Polls at each voting place must be opened at 7 o'clock a. m. aDd closed at 4 o'clock p. m.. except in the city of Charleston, where they shall be opened at 7 p. m., and closed at 6 p. m. The Managers have the power to fill a vacancy, and'if none of the Managers attend the citizens can appoint from among the qualified voters the Managers, who, after being sworn, can conduct the election. At the close of the Election, the Managers and Clerk must proceed publicly to open the ballot boxes and count the ballots therein, and continue without adjournment until the same is completed, and make a statement of the result for each office and sign the same. Within three uays thereafter, the Chairman of the Board or some one designated by the Board, must deliver to the Commissioners of Election the poll list, the boxes containing the ballots and written statek ments of the result of the election. The following Managers of election have been appointed to hold the election .at the various prceints in the said county: Lexington?M. P. George, M. X. Kleekley. J. M. Craps. T. J. Drafts'? G. F. Keisler, Jesse Drafts, J. L. Hall man. Leesville?L. II, Shcaly, J. S. Derrick, "W. E. Crosson. Lewiedale?A. E. Craps, Henry Price, Jason Shcalv. Gaston?W. D. Pound, II. J. Fallaw. Irvin Jumper. Laird's Mill-V. S. N. JciTcoar, D. L. JelTeoat. J. It. JefTeOut. Irmo?0. F. Nnnamaker, J. E. Lorick, Jr., N.IS. Younginer. Ballentine?James Shealy. J- S. Meetze. Buckman Bouknight. Chapin?S. J. Clark, B. J. G. Lever. J. H. Frick Esq. Etlrd's Store?J. D. Hiller, J. F. Epting, eamuei w isjius, o r. Peak-T. W. Amiok, W. E P. Haltiwaneer. H. P. Summer. P. W. Shealy's?Jno. A. Shealy. 31. L. Younginer. E. A. Roland. Hilton?H. H. Dreher. J. G. Hiller, Eueephias Derrick. Samaria?R W Boatwright, W. E. (Juattlcbautn, Wm. Westmoreland. Batesburg?J. C. Sawyer. J. 31. Reynolds, James B ite. Swansea?L. J. Mack. Andrew Derrick, PE. Hutto. Rod Store?E. J. Roof. J. A. Wolfe, I). Frank Jumper. Huffman. B. 31,?J. K?-!ly Day, J. F. Gunter. J. V. Gtin*or. Brookland?31. W. Sliull. J. L. Berry. \Y. S. Martin. Spring Hill?0 P. Clark. P. W. SiP-<. P. E E!e;iz<*r. j Folk's Sehool Hous^?G. R. Eloa/.or. J. D. Elisor. 31. N. Derri'-kR?'d Bank?J. H. Bail?*y. Jae?.l. E. Roof. ,T. E. Wing?H. L s. Derrick. A. P. Jumper. Ira Pri'v. " Sr. AnJro-.v's?J. s. IIufiTminu. II. B. Burr. S D. E?'rnun?!?W. N. Lu'-iis. C. TV. Sharp'1, Jno. I TV*. W is.-. ; Pt'Il'tu?.1. G- Fal'.nw. H, L. So??nill. David Tori'.'. ('rout's stun?J. I). T-i!(;> ">rg?? S!> ir-'V. TV. TV. Ko. n. Till- :ir fji.-li j.ro.'in<,r n?ni?-?I j ithi'V : .: r?'ijtu>sf?'t{ to one <if their number ro secure boxes and blanks for tin* j I'li'P.tinn. T on* .-an !> s??ciiri>"J on Xaturdav. [ >Jovonib?r 1st. iwtti. at Grand Jury lloom in th?'?'Ouri house, from 31. P. fr'-ort.v. ?*b?rk. I geo. w. pnrxi\ B. s. MACK. K. U SIIEAEV. Commissioners of state and County ?] < tion for Lexington Count v, M. P. GFORGE. Clerk. (Date) October 13. l'-Hrj. XIEIE 1 |L CLOTHING Mb Winn j Is one that is jaat now interesting every man in LexingV ton county - old or young?and every mother who WE WILL AN S WEE J that question to your satisfaction, by showing the larg- w est and most select stock in the State. fl MEN'S sri rs, $6 50, $7 5i?. $8 50, $10 00 and $12 50. M BOYS' SUITS, $2 00. $2 50, S3 50, $4 00 and $5 00. ^ MEN'S OVkRCOATS SB 50. $7 5<k. S8 50 $10 and S12 50 . 1 BOYS' OVEKOOATS, $2 00, $3 50, $5 00 and $6 50. ifSjg m . ^ Underwear, Neckwear, Hats, Trunks and Umbrellas, ySLZ' M\mfd "i * 1 l?illHI W J COLUMBIA, S C. I September 3. 3m. pITZMAURICE FlTZMAURICE 1704 AND 1706 MAIN STREET, I - - - S. C. 1 To onr friends in Lexington we extend a special invitation when in Columbia to come and see us. We will do as we say?save your hard earned money, and save a heap of annoyance in looking for what you want. It will be impossible for you to J buy goods as cheap or as good from anybody else. It is an hourly occur- fl ance to hear people say I am sorry I boaght. Bat too late for that time, * * * r rAim uranfo in ATIV lino qq but net too late ior ima unit-;, on; u? iui j um nauw v?. ^ we tell you. A DRESS GOODS. SILKS! SILKS!! I 50 pes Half Wool Henrietta, only 10c a yd. 30 pes Fancy Waists and Dress Silks, 75c, fggg 30 pes Fine Plaids, 30-ioch, on>y 10c a yd. sold at $1.00. 20 pes Fancy 40-iDch Suiting. 20c a yard. 35 pes Black Silk, Armures, Peau Da Soie, fl 30 pes 30-inch All Wool Henrietta. 25c a yd Taffeti?,?Te'ddiDg Costumes. We can I 23 pes "Whip Cords, only 60c., sold at 75c. gj any j^nd of a dress. 20 pes All Wool Granites at 50c. Domestics sold at coat. fl In This House j Merchants Sold at Wholesale Only. J Jannarv 15. merchants, Slotel and Hoarding House I 1 tu AAnAMCi I weepers (iiiu vuicii?. i Oar stock is as usual at this season large and varied and we can suit the wants of the fastidious in fancy and staple groceries, both in price and quality. As a few leading articles we mention: Lard, Bacon, Breakfast Strips. Hams, Flour, Meal, Grists, Sngar, Tea, Coffee, Cotton- < lene, Cheese, Syrup, Maple Svrnp, Molasses, Condensed Milk, Baking Powder. Soda, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Crackers, Candies, Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Gc-latene, Smoke Herring, Mackeral, Laundry Soaps, Toilet Soap3, Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, an other goods too numerous to mention that are generally carried in a tirst class grocery store. Come to see tis or write us your wants and we will came prices. i antftir c_ 1 nwn l wpij LUttltA (S LUWM1M, . / Ccliajno/b La,, S. C. ! To Cure a Cold is One Day THE PROOF OF THEI Take Laxative Bromo Quinine PODDING IS THE Tablets. All druggists refund the rjiTlllP money if it fails to cure. E. W. CflTlflU? 1 Grove's signature is on each box 25c. .... ^ I THE PROOF OF THE | .1. II. PRICK, j MEDICINE IS THE j ATTORNEY AT LAW, TAKING. , I Will practice in all the Conrts. HILTON'S LIFE FOR THE LIVER AND * i Othce: Hotel Marmn. 4th room, second KIDNEYS WJll verity every claim made lor door. < I it. Test it by a trial of a 25:. bottle. It ! CHAPIX. - - - - - - B. C, makes fast trends wherever once used, and I Ai.-aa.-i h. y. becomes the medicine of the household. ; ~ I'. is pleasant to take, acts pleasantly and -iit causes one to feel pleasant vv ariiing, It is the best and quickest remedy for the - ~ " w; .4 ??*?? ,-mr.lor lutup hart rTis. j CUIC U1 MUliC_J tiuuuiwi " I 4 LL PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED NOT i ordered liver and any derangement of the I JlL to hunt, haul wood, make roads and j aQ(* bowels. ! paths, nor to trespass in anv manner what- ; T?fiTT7 7C! ctA* --j CI fifl I ever upon my lands and properties in Piatt | *3C" 3UC' 51.UU. j Springs and Bull Swamp Townships, The ; Wholesale by the MURRAY DRUG CO., j law will be strictly enforced against all Columbia. S. C. violators. T. L. JOHNSON. For Sale at THE BAZAAR. Swansea, S. 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