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| The Lexington Dispatch c H Wednesday, JULY12,1911. i G. 31. Habman, Editor and Publisher D.B. Haltiwanqeb, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. O., as second class matter. (REGULATION 2.3UU. i( ZTotioo Sufcspribora, A BedX on your paper denotes your I subscription expires in the issue crossed. A Blue X shows that you are in arrears. Please make settlement. tOtT" Th ose subscribers who are in arrears will please bear in mind that I ie printer is ever in need of his dues, and that we will appreciate an early remittance. An Iowa editor was asked, "Do hogs pay?" He replied: "A good many do not; they take the paper several years and then have the postmaster send it back marked "refused" or "gone K;'-'. west." 1 & ' Yes, it is the little things that hurt. ' A common every-day measly little fly j will make an orthodox Christian f p swear forty-seven strokes to the minute, while if the same man bad his ' 9 head taken off by a July tornado, he J t wouldn't say a word. ====== 6 City Fathers! Hofrors! Can't we have one little pnmp or well in the ? business section of our town where weeanget water? We respectfully i - - -1 f call your attention to the conuiuon ui the pomp on Main street. A few c hours work or a few dollars expended 3 on a new pomp is all that is needed. a ======= j Let ns stand by our schools. Let us set forth their examples. They create a desire for knowledge. They teach 3 the equality of a.l American citizens } In them the rich and poor stand upon a the same level. They u.iify the com- r ing oitizens of the latiou. They exhalt 0 the brotherhood of the nation, and a create sympathy between heart and ^ heart. t r>\. - a Nothing pays better than good roads. It costs something to secure * them, but they are the. arteries which * connect city ai.d country, along which ji the currents of perpetual comfort flow. ? 1 Bad roads, full of chuck holes, kill i time, te8m and temper. Money the* $ expended intelligently is wisely in- J vested and is sure to bring abundant ? results. - - A ' a: The only honorable and honest waj h to stop a newspaper is to step into the ai office and pay up all arrearage, get a ai receipt and have your name stricken fr from the list. To fire your paper back P1 at the publisher marked ''refused' I when you owe for six months or a *y< yea^. and never go near the office is te cot only disreputable but superlatively hishonest as well. == ? In a great* aaeasnre the commercia' of standing of a town is reckoned by the su number and walbe- of its business fai enterprises; its moral staDdiDg by the number and power of its institutions ce exerting a good i'nffcience as opposed S to those exerting a bad. These things being trne, it should' be the intent of ^ every citizen of a place to encourage r j, such enterprises as tena to make the ^h place better; for a toipn is greatly what aI Vl?*CU3 lXi<SA.C- It* JQ Ci Many persons feel offended because m their comings and goings a^re-not raer- aE tioned while those of others are, and jg wonder what the matter can ^e. The explanation of the matter is- that the er editor means to be impartial,. but some escape mention. The likes and dis- ra likes of an editor have nothing to do with it, and while it is not pretended that the editor is not more than human, he knows that the success of his aj journal deoends upon his impartiality to all. It is the best plan when a notice i9 desired to mention it to the edic< tor, or communicate through the post- , office. No one feels worse about any i . , n seeming neglect or partial perform- ^ ance of duty thaa the editor himself. f< Ha? FUty Members. g To the Editor of The Dispatch: r< The Loyal Temperance Legion of ai 0bapm ba9 about fifty members. We y Meet every two weeks and study the a rfifect of alcohol ana tobacco on the h hody. mind, pocketbook and nation, d We also sing temperance songs and give our rally cries and mottoes. Our pledge is: "Trusting in God's help. I solemnly promise to abstain from the use of alcoholic drinks, in- 01 eluding wine, beer and cider: from the y use of tobacco in any form and from o profanity." On the afternoon of July 4 we had a * picni; at the home of Mrs. Charles P. " Robinson. There were thirty-five v children present. We marched oi\ Cj several streets, giving our rally cries, o mottoes and singing temperance songs. & We then played games on the. lawn 9i until at a signal froth our hostess we cl seated ourselves upon the grass, great- j ly enjoying a treat of cake and cream. Your little friend, cJ E heian W. Derrick. o] :0L. FELDER'S ADDRESS Denounces Governor Blease in Speech at Dublin, Georgia. Hon. Thomas B. Felder, of Atlanta, was the Fourth of July orator at Dublin, Ga., and in the course of his remarks took occasion to pay his respects to Gov. Blease. According to the Atlanta papeis, Col. Felder was enthusiastically received by a large crowd. Quite a number from ? nam o in atltnmobiles to be a uiovauvv StM v ? present at the barbecue, Macon sending a large delegation. The barbecue was held under the auspices of the Dublin chamber of commerce, and was the first public function by that body. Col. Felder said: "I am unable to restrain a natural impulse to refer to an episode in my life of recent occurrence, which has brought me into unpleasant notoriety. If in doing so I trench upon the proprieties of the occasion, I plead in ex cuse and extenuation the fact that I Brave above all things the continued sonfidence and friendship of the peo- j pie of Laurens county. It is not my purpose to tax audiences with the desails of the episode, but I merely desire so briefly advert to it that you may juderstand that I shall in the end re?:? -ovxrt f>io trplnome .r>landit. ;eivc nuui ;w? vuv < W>11 done, thou good and faithful lervanfc." 1'About four years ago I was em >loyed by the State of South Carolina o assist her splendid attorney genera' n the Herculean task of cleaning oui ler Augean stable9 of their filth and lorruption. I feel that I can modestly ay that the task wa9 not only honoribly and creditably performed, but the ervices met with the approval of the est people of the state, resulting in he restitution to the treasury of thai raft-soaked and graft-ridden people >f approxi irately half-million dollars, nd in the indictment by the grand ju ie9 of the several counties thereof ol aore than a half score ef the thieves ,nd plunderers. "In the last gubernatorial electioD he criminal element of that state sue eeded in electing one of their numbei a the governorship. I am in possesion of evidence, written and oral, rhich in my opinion, would not on!} istify but demand his impeachment, f I could read in this presence the undreds of letters from tho good but raft-ridden people of that once glori us commonwealth in which then reatest acknowledgements are tenered and their prayerful God-speed e re wished me in the great work at and in ridding them of 'this moral od political leper, his confederates ad allies, I am sure I would receive om this audience such shouts of aproval as would make the welkin ring, will detain yon long enough to read >u extracts from a few of these lefcrs." OoL Folder then read as follows: "The offense which you have comitfced, -which is grievious in the sight our present governor, is the great : ccess you have attained iD exposing 1 m and his friends in crime." "Have read with interest the pro- j edings iD the controversy between >urseif and our vagabond governor. ; j ... I want to say- that with j ub Evans, Blease and Fred Dominiok :?hr. in Newberrv. and in control of ings there, they eonld convict most lyoody they wanted to by picking a ry and the plunderbund of So nth 1 irolina, knowing that yon are the j an, will go to any extent in perjury j Ld forgery to convict you, and Blease j making every effort to discredit you j this state and thus attempt to weak- j l the evidence yon produce against i ra by declaring upon the ignorant ! ,bbie that he had you prosecuted for i ibery .... Gov. Brown's resal to honor Blease's requisition is ?artily approved by eyery decent law aiding citizen of South Carolina." "Permit me to say that while I do 3t approve of all yoo have said and me in this matter, yet it i9 impossile to escape the conviction that yon ow hold in your hands very largely , le fate of South Carolina for the next j }w years at least. It is to be > pre- I imed that you fully appreciate the i ravity of the responsibility which by sason of circumstances rests upon you t this time. There may not be with on the 9ame motive that would move citizen of this state, but many are oping fch^t you will jusi ify the coniience placed in you by our people. "la conclusion permit me to say that you can induce the reprobate who ccupie9 the governor's chair to accept our challenge (which tke good people f South Carolina feel sure you will ever be able to do) to sue you for liel, it will give rnc pleasure to furnish on a list of 500 of the most promineut tizens residing in every portion of outh Carolina who will cheerfully vear that they know the general laracter of Blease, that his character bad and from a knowledge of his iiaracter ttey would not believe him a oath." , I e ?^ Stioes! Sfioes! For Every Memfeer of the Family. Mk Our Standard Brands in Men's Shoes are as follows:? W. L. Douglas, Alden, Walker & Wilde and Leonard, Shaw & Dean. Prices ranging from $2.50 to $1.00. In our high grade line are the Torrey and Nettleton, which sell for $5.00, $5.50 and $6.00. We also handle the very bes grades of Ladies Shoes that can be bought, for a reasonable sum. Cpme and see our Spring and Summer Stock. T. A. BOYNE, (736 Main St.,Columbia,S, C. Opposite Post Office. 1 J1 You Can't Be Co ?Id We make the finest qui approved hygienic m fully and shipp< Palmetto I< COLUMBIA, . V I Grand r ow??r??? j^?wn?pmpq?g? com?? cor I a iv% Colismbii . . TC Savanna . . AN i Jaeksonv I. . VI SontMe JULY 11 ROUND TRIP FARES T H JACKSONVILLE 14 Days Limit In Addi Tickets good going only on Excan be honored returning on any regular 1911. Following schedule and low r< points named*. Columbia 8.30 A. M. Cayce 8.35 A. M. Edmunds 8.56 A. M. Pelion 9.10 A. M. Perrv 9.27 A. M. I Sally 9 36 A. M. Springfieldt 9.46 A. M. Blackville 10.10 A. M. Barnwell 10.28 A. M. Yenome 10.36 A. M. Kline 10.45 A. M. (Jave 10 49 A. M. Allendale 11.04 A. M. Barton 11.16 A. M. Valentine 11.28 A. M. Lena 11.38 A. M. Farman 11 49 A. M. Pineland 12.00 Noon Tarboro 12.09 P. M. Tillman 12.19 P. M. Hardeeville 12.45 P. M. ?_ ti -to 'in p at (n rr IAr. oavauumi xuu x . *,*. , ^ Ar. Jacksonville 4.40 P. M. (C. T A firstclaes train. Plenty of room ored and vhite. Connection made v sonville for all Florida points. Apply to Ticket Agents or write to BW. E. McGEE, I). P. A., Charleston, S. 0. J. M. MEEK, A. G. P r > Alfred J. Fox, REfiL ESTATE AND INSURANCE LEXINGTON, - S. C. For Sale. 103 acres o milej from Gaston, 30 acres in cultivation, gray soil, some pine timber. 11 acres on the Augusta road 2 miles from Lexington. 8 acres cleared, 3 room cottage. 140 acres near Macedon, 22 acres open land, Price $7.00. One lot in Batesburg 84x200 feet, 4 room cottage. 275 acres 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres in cultivation, 4 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water?Price $1200. 110 acres 5 miles from Lexington, 40 acres in cultivation, 7 room dwelling, barn and stables, plenty water, near church and school, R. F. J)., telephone. Oil onKoa O 1 _9. milao frim T dt. v7U MlsJL UO M A.-M UlliVO i* viu JUVA ington on the two north road. 97 acrefc near Lexington. 71 acres 3 miles from Swansea, 40 acres in cnltivation, 4-room dwelling, plenty water, land good for cotton and grain. 162 acres 5 miles from Steedman, 25 acres open land, 4-room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water, gray soil. Write or call to see me AX THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, Lexington, S. C. "Traveler" Praises Augusta Road. To the Editor of The Dispatch. I do not know your road builders; do not live in your county and nobody has requested or expects this, but I must proneunce the dirt road from Columbia to the Simon Wingard place a peach. The remaining mile should , be improved on. Traveler. mfortable WithoutZS2IE!2? ality of Ice by the most Jo mm. [ j CUiUUSt x acuwu vaiv~ 3d in new sacks. ec Company SOUTH CAROLINA. Mawmrtsawg ccursionl i. cdg " Co if hj O^b' f? d n 1Si?9 Fla. I 9, 1911 | " AeAUAMMAU O <?T . $4.00 hH nil tion to Date of Sale! jion train of July 19th, but will E| feh train up to and including July 23 ? ar :>isnd trip rates will apply from H 2i I Jacksonville Savannah H lei d>j ru\ <?.) r A ifll 4 00 2.50 B hr 4 00 2 50 B 4.00 2.50 B In 4.00 2 50 EB 4.00 2.50 B by 4 00 2 50 B ' 4.00 2.50 B Sr 3.50 2.00 B 3.50 2.00 B of 3.50 2.00 fl gp 3 50 2.00 B ar 3.00 1.50 B fd o nn 1 HK u uu ? an 3.00 1 00 H an 3.00 1-00 ed 3.00 l'W |H nti for all. Separate coaches for col-1 T< rith all evening trains out of Jack- BJ for information S. H. McLEAN, P. & T , B wi Columbia, S. C. * B Re . A., Atlanta, Ga. B ^ BARBECUE NEAR HILTON. I will furnish a First class Barbecne on July 29, one mile west of Hiltou at the crossing of the Bush River and Gilbert Hollow road, on the Julius Eargle Place. :?9f D. B. Shealcy of F?)ninn<1 tAtJL L7 VVUV U * LlliAKIUltUi On Saturday, July 29, I will furnish a First Class Barbecue at Edmund. Music will be furnished by a brass band. Speaking by Gov. Blease, Congressman Lever, Prof. Tate and others. A grand rally of the people of the entire southern section of Lexington coonty will be this occasion. Train from Columbia will arrive about 9 a. m., returning at 6 p. m. Train from the South will arrive at 10.50 a. m., rehirnino of. A. r* *>-> * ?/. AAA. 4w38pd L. E. Jefcoafc. Marriages. On Jane 25, 1911, at Cedar Grove parsonage, by Rev. J. C. Wessinger, Mr. Thos. J. Sligb and Miss Lula G. Harman, both of Lexington county. On June 25, 1911, at Cedar Grove parsonage, by Rev. J. C. Wessinger, Mr. Olin Risinger and Miss Quila 0. Oswald, both of Lexington county. ? f A 1 kn^/vntn in on I i v x cat uaigaiu xxx an up-to-date G^-art of best material only Sm ^ I Made of best grade of reed, Strong and Durable: Large 10" rubber tired wheels. It's a Beauty. __________ The Lion Fu; "THE HOME OF QUAI 1428 Mam Columbia, Golden Wedding. A. delightful occasion was tbat at j q )ell's Delight," the lovely old home Dr. J. W. Geiger, June 18, when a p erry crowd of relatives and friends v thered to celebrate the fiftieth anni- n wo?TT ftf "Hr* arlH Afr! Opiffpr fc ii*01 J \j k AU.IW! Throughout the interior of the house s ere were artistic touches of green id gold. At the entrance was placed v shield of white bearing, in golden a Iters, the dates 4i8i?M911," done on i: background of blue silk, a part of the t ide's traveling dress fifty years ago. e the diuing room the decorations P ire simply but tastefully arranged c r Miss Hart Mnller, one of the little p anddanghters. c Truly this wedding was the product e< fifty years. Such an assembly, such I y lendid service, such delicious dishes e rare indeed. The gracious hospi- a lity extended by the fine old Doctor e d his charming wife will linger pleas tly in the memories of their delight- tl guests. Each one enjoyed it to the s1 1 ofr Tnnnv crnldpn tokens of b sir love and esteem. j tc . j n y Observe Children's Day , k The Sunday school at Lower Shilch j 11 observe children's day July n;. J v. J. C. Counts and Prof. Hand will j 5 present. A most cardial invitation i pi extended to all interested in this ise. E BARBECUE We will furnish a first class barbecue and refreshments at my famous barbecue ground on Satniday, J^l} 22. There will br music and dancing for the young and a good dinner for all. 4w pd J. E. Sox & Sons. This Is G.D.KennyCo's. Qnono UJJQU D Think of them for good Coffee, Teas, Sugar Etc. Pri PPC A lwovc DlOfllf 1 JtlVVU 1AXTTUJO JLVlgllll j 1639 Main Street, Phone 157. I Columbia, S. C. i ' *|P Va = What do you think of this Great Big Solid Oak Dresser, well made, best material, , all drawers without _ ^ _1_ T? any. eaten. 11 you are * . * K in need of a Dresser this Is your chance, you cannot beat it. Mirror measures 28x22 . inches, best quality of French Plate, one inch bevel. REED RO KERS Of best quality, for a Sacrifice, only This Great Big Willow Rocker we offer at a bargain. Well worth twice the orice we are asking. rniture Co., ' ITY FURNITURE." Street, S? . _____? I Red Level, Alabama. "o the Editor of The Dispatch: As I never see anything from this iarcof The Dispatch's territory, I will /rite you a short letter, as I enjoy so auch reading the many communieaions in The Dispatcn. It always eeins like a letter from home. We have a fine country out here?a ery mild climate and as good land as - A...i.u x i?*. - : itvujici oouiu wisu iur, uui lariumg i in a very crude state. In fact, the ax collector, who is one of my nearst neighbors, says time less than 1 er cent of the land in the county is in ultivaiion, which hlio??? mat it is radically a new country. Land is heap enough now, bur it has advancd fully 100 per cent in the last four ears. X/JU CUliV'li V- IU J 13 dlo'v'VC b'ltj H,Vt;rge, but corn it not so good, owing to xcessive dry weather. Sugarcane grows to > perfection in lis country. Caboage, rutabagas, tveet potatoes, and in fact all vegetans do better here than in old Lexing>n. S Wishing The Dispatch and its many waders much success, I am, J. B. Kirkland, ,ed Level, Ala., July S, 1911. On July 4, Pelion defeated Edisto to 0. Features of the game were tue itching of Sox and CupstiiVs lielding. Batteries: Pelion, Sox and Martin; disto: Boles and Boles.