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|- Ih? Lexington Dispatch G. M. Hariian, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwaxger, Assistant EdiW^Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance* CIRCULATION 2,150. Wednesday, February 12,1908. . ? We were in hopes that the winding , np commission of the old G. M. I., would get through with its business by the end of the first year, but lo, fcfe and behold, we are told now that it will take several. months longer to; wind-up the business now before the committee. It looked one time like the State would reap a large sum from the workings of this committee, but . it looks now like the State will be the loser in the end. If the liquor houses keep carrying their claims up higher?and undoubtedly they will if | . their 6laims are true and just?the people will lose thousands of dollars. It takes money to fight these cases; - it takes "extra legal talent," and it Lwriji ha inner hfifore the amount . y ' niU UVW VV tVUQ ? will be gone paying attorney's fees and other necessary cost attached to such proceedings. We believe the people of the State are tired of such p V proceedings; we believe they have a right to protest against a continuance v of these costly fights. But their pro|jfe tests will not amount to a row of pins; the end is not yet in 9ight and by the , . tame the whole matter is finally settled, the taxpayers will be the losers. It is evident to our mind that nothing 1 oan even grow out of any ' whiskey business, and we have never been c v -surprised at anything that has been pj? brought out by the investigating com- * ' Htfttee. Give us prohibition. It may S%rnot- totally prohibit, but it will be along the line of sobriety. ?: a ' j ; - All this hue and ery about "hard . times" is unfounded. We have never seen the people in a more prosperous condition, especially the farmers, who have, as a rule, made good crops. The only trouble we see is, that some of the farmers Are holding on to their cotton for higher prices. We are not Criticizing them for this; we believe in the farmers sticking together and being independent, but we don't see fe- any common-sense in their holding " cotton?that is their entire crop? when they owe store accounts, guano |& bills, etc., when they could sell off enough cotton to pay their debts, and in this way not only help themselves but the storekeepers as well. The times then are just what the people ikake them, and that is all there is to it. For the proof of this assertion^ erne only has to go out among the farmers. You will find cotton piled np at nearly every house and cornx cribs filled to overflowing. With these facts confronting us, we see no reason under the sun 'lor farmers to be crying out in thunderous tones, "hard times and worse a coming." iftny what you need in supplies for the v coming crop; pay your debts and put your money in circulation. Here is where the trouble lies. ' ' ________________ t- * . > i ~ ? We wish to thank those of our sub* seribers who have come forward and '.> paid for their paper during the last few days. This enables us to continue to send The Dispatch to their address "urit.hont violating the new postal law, g};'- -which will be inaugurated on the first ; ' of April. We have been forced, how ever, to erase a good many names from our list, they not having complied with our request. We hope they, too, will call in and settle up so that we may continue to send them the paper. We have no desire to r : treat any subscriber unfair, but we \ have repeatedly called attention' to Bfthe new law, and all have had ample time to respond. If The Dispatch is not worth a dollar a year to you, we certainly don't tfant you to have it. Some subscribers have taken exception to the red mark on their paper. This was not intended to make anybody mad, It has long been our rule to notify subscribers in this way when their subscriptions had expired, and as it is not intended to cfiend any j one, we hope no one will take it as j vr, such. | A? yet our members in the General Assembly have made no effort towards changing the road law as applies to Lexington county. The time is passing, gentlemen, and the roads are getting no better, nor will they hpftar under the present ev ci gci cLuj ~ ~_ system. With the rapid prepress other counties are making in the improvement of their public highways, it is high time Lexington county was* making an effort in this direction. It is "up to" our legislators to make the start. Why, in some sections of the county, rural carriers find it almost impossible to traverse their routes on account of the condition of the roads, and, unless an improvement is made, # .. . ?8> ^ Don't neglect youi Statistics show th ^ alone over 200 peop] jjp consumption. & "9* And most of thes flQft ijt be living now if they $ warning cough. V jg) You know he Emulsion enab cough or cold. | hi ALL DRUGGIS' we would not be surprised to see tfie government discontinue a number of the routes. "What a spectacle that would present! Now, let's stop these complaints by building roads that will be an honor to our county for all time to come. Start the ball to rolli s ' ing! By electing Hon. C. M. Efird judge of the Eleventh circuit the Legislature would do itself proud. They would, at the 9arae time, confer a deserved honor upon a distinguished citizen of the grand old county of Lexington and would place on the bench a'man of unblemished character and one that would fill the position with credit to himself and honor to the people who elected him. Mr. Efird is unquestionably well qualified in every particular to fill the position to which he aspires. He is possessed of rare judicial ability and is well learned in the law. He is indeed ai close student, a tireless worlier and* Christian gentleman?just such a man a9 should preside over the courts of South Carolina. A resolution has been introduced in the'Senate by Mr. Efird for the relief of former State Treasurers! Drk W. H. Timmerman, Dr. W. T. C. Bates and Capt. R. H. Jennings. It will be recalled that $12,500 worth pf State bonds were stolen by Bond Clerk Zimmerman while these gentlemen held the office of State treasurer. Dr. ipmmeripan's part of the shortage amounts to about $10,000 and we believe that it would be unfair, un-, -just and preposterous to hold these gentlemen responsible for another man's rascality. Punish this man and hold his bondsmen responsible for his misdeeds. We hope the resolution will be adopted by both houses. People, as a rule, are prejudiced against corporations, especially railroads, and it is wrong. Corporations, like ether enterprises, are run by private individuals, and their money is just as precious to them as to anybody else. People seem to forget that the railroads pay the greater portion of the taxes and that in this way, if in no other, they contribute largely to the resources of our great commonwealth. We want to see the railroads get a fair deal, just the same as private individuals, yet we want to see them treat the travel fair and just. We do not believe that the senate will be so foolish as to squander the people's money on * 'extra" lawTyers to prosecute the dispensary grafters. We believe the majority of the members of the Senate are men of too large a calibre to consider seriously any such foolish proposition. The taxpayers of Lexington, county are opposed to their money being spent in that direction. It will be money spent for naught, and we hope the Legislature will not acquiesce to the wishes of a few men who arc anxious to get in the lime light. The Columbia State, ever ready to lend its aid to the needy, has announced that subscriptions wiU'be received at their office and forwarded to Jr> and Mrs. C. E. Ballington, at (filbert, who, it is said, are in needy circumstances. It will bo remembered that Mr. and Mrs. Ballington are the parents of triplets and twins ?five children in two years. The State is to be commended for the interest manifested in these people. They tell us Lever is getting serious. Proposals* of marriage are eoniin fiom every quarter of the globe, j The rich, the poor, high and low, the J old, the young, the middleaged, old J maids and widows?ail want the j young Lexington county congressman for a husband. We again protest against his promising to marry any woman until all applications from Lexington county have been carefully considered. r cough. J ??> at in New York City [e die every week from v- ^ ' ? ?& ;e consumptives might *?& V had not neglected the ^ ?& ? ? & >w quickly Scoff's ^ les you to throw off a & ?& <6> rs? SOc. AND $1.00. ^1 ? Politicians are beginning to get a moye on them. While no announcements for office have been made in this county as yet, it is a known fact that something will happen soon that wiljr startle the natives. Come on, Mr. Candidates; let your wants be known. The sooner you do- it the better for you. v Build the free brides Mr. Supervisor and County Commissioners. The people of the Dutch Fork have been greatly inconvenienced during the locf. fovrr rlnve TVTmiv of them had to go by Columbia to get to Lexington to attend court. Build the bridges; the people will stand by you! It looks now like a commission will have to be appointed to "wind-up" the old State dispensary commission. They are now working without pay, so we are told, so anxious hre they to complete their work and bring cut all fhe facts in the graft cases. A generous set of fellows they are. / It. will be Judge Efird before the close of the ^Greneral Assembly and all our people will rejoice. It seems that Mr. Appelfc's very "reliable information" caused him to have to take a back seat. Items From Near Peak. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Rev. J. B. llaighler 9pent Thursday with Mr. H. H. Count's family. Mr. Carl Fulmer and sister, Miss Blanche, went to Kinard's last week to attend the marriage of their brother, Mr. Sankey Fulmer. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chapman are spending a few days with their son, Mr. George Chapman in Columbia. Miss Lillian Jones spent Wednesday with Miss Ola Counts. On last Tuesday night the young onnfinn PniftVPiH a Tlififi iUiii.3 KJL UUio pound party given by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Fujmer. Messrs. Jas. E. Hope, Brooks Haltiwanger, W. H- Epting, John A. Huffman and Levi Stuck, all attended court last week at Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Cannon, of Columbia, are visiting their daughter's, Mrs. W. J. Derrick. Mrs. Geo. M. Fulmer is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Claude Gregory, at Winda, Ga. This community was shocked on last Saturday when the news reached .here of the death of Mr. Charley Summer. At the time of hi9 death he lived in New Brookland. He was the son of Mr. J. Andrew Summer, who lives near Peak. He leaves an aged father, a wife, two grand-children, four children, two brothers, four sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The remains were" interred in Caper's Chapel church yard on Sunday, in the presence of a very large congregation. The entire family lias the heartfelt sympathy of this writer. Violet and Rose. Peak, Feb. 0. Carnegie G-ift For dewberry. ' T-* 1 1 A C< . , . dewberry, Jpeoruary m.?opeeiui; Dr. James A. Sfcherer, president of Newberry College, has received from Mr. Andrew Carnegie an offer of $25.000 for additional endowment of Newberry College on conditions the fulfilment of which is already assured. This means that the endowment of Newberry College is to be increased : by $25,000 from Mr. Carnegie through 1 the efforts of President Sehcrer. The 1 endowment for the Co-liege lias been j raised daring the past several months j to a sum beyond even the most sanj guino hopes of the institution's most loyal supporters, and this additional I sum of $25,00th the offer of v. hieh lias j been announced by Dr. Scherer, conies as a most agreeable surprise, i Newberry College is now one of the j leading educational institutions in the Southern States and her future is bright, with promise of greater achieve 1 ments.?News and Courier. i | yaiBBaBB^asawBS I RHEA L! HORSES, MULES, / HBTO We have a goodsupp] of a mule you want. Coi We also have a good ali sizes. The Studebake Exposition ana various o M for the ROCK HILL BU gg? We are not strangers jlj| bought in our line, gj Everything guarante I RHEA I 1117-1119 PLAIN STF j Heal - Estate j | and insuranee, j i LEXINGTON, - S. C. j j IFOIR, S.A.3LE. \ < 'CO acres witliin one mile of | Arthur. * | J 50 acres "adjoining: Saxo-Gotha | j i Mills lands. K ! j One 10 horsepower boiler. | | j One 8 horsepower, engine. < < One 50 saw gin. | J One shingle mill. * 5 \ One grist mill. | < Timber to cht 500,000 shingles. I 20 resident lots in the town of | j Lexington. j , < , SO acres good farming land in > j Rocky Creek. 1% miles from > | Peter's chnrch. < 5 lots near Lexington Depot. i 1 One valuable lot in the town of > ] Lexington, ?, C. j < 12 Acres j ust outside incorporate > | limits, Lexington, S. C. > ( 6 Acres very near Lexington, \ < S, C. ! 1 Store building and lot on Main > ] stree't, Lexington, S. C. | i House and lot in town Lexing- > | ton?I acre land; 6-room dwelling. | 250 acres on Southern railroad j i 2\ miles from Barr, 4 miles from > ] Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- > < chard, 50 acres open land. | ( \ acre and three room house > j near town of Lexington. > ] 1 acre lot?two story building, j ( at Irene, S. C. > I FOB ZREaSTT'. | II One store room, one warehouse > j Lexington, S. C. 1 , J J Write or call to see me ;1 i ?at? ; i THE HOME BANK, < > J Lexington, S. C. j ! os.king's mew discover! Wiii Surely Slop Thai Cough. ? I? HJilllllll ????? I I ^' \ ! i 11311-1313 Asseml i i e HIE GTflPV Mill \t\t diubll uUsfs! IIJII1ES, WI1QIS A! COLUMBIA, S. C. \ ly of Tennessee mules, as good as wi ne and make your selection, supply of the celebrated STUDE! r Wagon was awarded the premiu ther premiums useless to mention. GGrlES that are as good as any buj to the trade and try to carry tb ed, as we represent it. We solicit 2 LIVE STOCK 2EET. SSSSSSSSBSUESSSSSBSS We carry a full line of Furnitc Goods at lowest prices. See our li: Reeksrs, Chairs, Bedsteads, Suites, Dining Suites, Lai Shades, Carpets, Rugs, We buy in solid car lots, whicl than most merchants. Just give u rest. : : : COFFINS AND CASKET Swansea Furi SWANSEA For A. INSURANCE, LIFE, Ta FIRE, ACCIDENT, T? Dei SEE ja| E. G. Dreher, "n. LEXINGTON, S. C. wa Strongest and Best Companies Notice, Trespassers. This is to notify all persons not to hunt birds or trespass in any manner upon our lands, 'the law will certain j qj ly be enforced against those trespassing. J. V. GUNTER, W. E. WELLS, M. C. GANTT. Jan. 20, 1908?3wlo | T at I FOttlSaOBEM? S fetops the co'cg'h and heals .... 4 )ly Street, - - - phi s N3 HARNESS, I jM e can buy?any kind - M BAKER WAGONS' M m at the St. Louis We are also agents |g ygy for tlie money. |S .e best that can be Ig i part of your busi- gl CO.. 1 DLUMBIA, S. C. I mmsmmmm iTURE! ire and House Furnishing ae of Bedroom Suites, IParior ;e Curtains, Window Art Squares, etc. i enables us to buy cheaper s a call and we will do the S A SPECIALTY. : : : riiture Co., ; , s. c. " ' 0 H. BALL. P.C.PRICE nnuuiiurrv urn bummumn OILIER ble ware that will wear, and give you perfect satisfation. i Spoons $2 half doz ssert Spoons or Forks $3.50 h d ilo Spoons or Forks $4.50 h d Ives - - $3 to $7 half doz iVhen you buy plated table ire, get the best there is COMMUNITY SILVER. For sale by A. H. BALL & CO., JEWELERS, 37 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. Repairing a specialty. \ ? Notice Pensioners. lie County Pension Board will meet jexington on the 17th day of Feb., for the purpose of transacting sion business. S. M. ROOF, Chairman. IL v ipys^ Columbia, S. C. /