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I be Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, September 20,1911. & 3d. Harmax, Editor and Publisher D. B. Haltiw anger, Assistant Editor. Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, S. C? as second class matter. CntCTTLATIOK 2.300. ???????? ????^ f' - ; Notice Su'bscri'bors, A R*?d "5T on vnni* nanpr denotes vcnr subscription expires in the issue crossed. A Blue X shows that you are in arrears. Please make settlement. Judge Memminger, who is presiding over the general sessions court at this term, has the reputation of being one of the very best judges on the bench, tfhi) is his second visit to Lexington, and he is making new friendships every day by his absolute fairness m all matters pertaining to his duty. v? " And "Uncle'Jas" is coming back! It is dollars to doughnnts that he will he going back before the campaign i9 over next summer. The people of South Carolina are going to "stand by" Ben Tillman against all comers, - - ... .. . / j_i notwitnsianaing nis jeeuiv wuuiwuju. >.' V . \ There is an ordinance requiring residents of Lexington to keep the sidewalks in front of their premises clean. How many Lexingtonians are obeying . ibis law? The weeds and grass are taking possession of the side-walks in nearly every part of town, and there . should be a general cleaning up. In fact, there are other improvements to be made, and it is hoped that every one will get bu9y without delay. It is now "up to" Governor Blease to make good his threat to pardon every convict confined in the hosiery mill. The Ricl^and grand-jury, which made atborouyainvestigation of the. building, failed to find where it is unsanitary and injurious to the health of the prisoners. On the other hand, their investigations showed conclusively that Capt. D. J. Griffith is looking after the prisoners with an eye single to their welfare, and that the number of deaths from consumption la greatly diminishing every year. In the face of the adverse findings of the p Richland graud-jury, it remains to be I men if Blerse has the nerve to carry i est his threat. \ " Sol: offer George Bell Timmerman is one of the ablest prosecuting officers in South Carolina. The way he is handling the cases daring this court demonstrates that fact. Strong and fearless, quick to grasp a legal point, ha Is one of the most convincing advocates the State has ever produced. Without casting any reflection whatever on the solicitors of other distadets^ it may be said that if there ? were more solicitors in the State posseMiagtbe ability of George Bell Timmerman* there would be les-s crime and ear ooonty chaingangs would never lacks foslabor. . The announcement that Chief Jus > tlce. Ira B* Jones will be in the run iiag for governor next summer against Cole L. Bleasehaa been received with f aye? by thev people throughout the State. There are a great many people i Who hope that no^ other candidates will enter the race, so that it will be a ?aee-ffcr-all fight between the two men. , Mr. Jones is certainly making a sacrifice by resigning the most exalted position in the State's judiciary?a position he could doubtless have held for ; life, paying a salary equal to that of : governor. His action, therefore, is .nothing short of patriotic. ? location of Bridge Warmly Discussed. For six hours Friday the county - "-hoard of commissioners heard argu meats of attorneys in the matter of - the location of tne new steel bridge to * be erected across the S&lnda river by -> the county. The case was started od the first Monday, when Attorney E. L Asbill. representing D.. L. Eptiug .and others, appeared before the board and asked that the petitioners be heard j before the matter of location was de- | eided. A? the hearing Friday George B. Sromer, of Newberry, and E. L. Asfcill, of Leeaviile, appeared for the petitioners; and Messrs. Efird & Dreher. H7. H. Saarpe, Col. J. H. Frick and Col. J. B. Wingard represented the taxpayers of the county at large. The two points at issue are Amick's Ferry and "Sa.i Water,-' the latter! being a fraction over a mile below ! Amick's. The act of the legislature providing i>r the const'action of the bridge, reads "at or near Anrck's ferry." Just what the legislature iLteuded by j "at or ne.-f," t ;ere wa> a diherense of j ?pinion; the att >rnevs for the petitioner! claimi ig tnat, under tne act, j fee bridge must oe ouuc a*, a, I ifce attorneys on the other side b'Jng J I V.y of the opinion that the bridge may be built at "Still Water" without violating the statute. Three representatives of bridge companies were present with plans and specifications for both sites. According to their figures, it will cost something like $7,000 less to build a bridge at "Still Water" than at Amick's ferry, the bids for the two places being as follows: The Carolina Engineering Co., of Burlington, N. 0., suhmitted bids as follows: At Amick's Ferry, $19,062; at "Still Water," $13,459. The Roanoke Bridge Co., of Roan oke, Va., hid $19,200 on Amick's, and $9^585 on "Still Water." Austin Brothers, bridge builder3 of Atlanta, Ga., bid $11,000 on "Still Water,' offering to build a bridge at Amick's for an additional $7,000. At tbe conclusion of the arguments the board announced that further action in the matter would be deferred until the second Monday in October, when the bidders will again appear, and the location of the bridge will be decided upon. i ? ? Grand Jury Reports On Hosiery Mill. The Richland county grand jury does not agree with Governor Biease in his oft repeated statement that the Hosiery Mill at the State Penitentiary is a nuisance The grand jury's findings arb as follows: "In accordance with your honor's instructions, and the performance of what we conceived to be our general duties and within the authority invested in as, we have made a most careiui and exhaustive investigation and ex amination of the alleged nuisance existing at tbe hosiery mill, devoting much of our time at this session of the court to this particular matter. ' "We beg to report that we first made a personal examination of the hosiery mill, inspecting each of the departments therein, and also the hospitals and other buildings at the penitentiary. Thereafter, we summoned betore us and examined the following witnesses: Ool. D. J. Griffith, .superintendent State penitentiary; Dr. Robt. WilsoD, Jr., chairman State medical board; Dr. W. M. Lester, member State medical board; Dr. Jennings, present physician at the penitentiary; Rev. Mr* Abney, chaplain at the penitentiary; J. M. Graham, who operates the hosiery mill; Dr. Boyd, the health officer of the city of Columbia; Drs. Pope, Harman and Butler, former physicians at the penitentiary. "We find tbat many of the convicts worked in the hosiery mill are those who can not be worked either opon the public highways or upon the State farms, and we also find that quite a number of convicts are sent to the penitentiary from the county jails and ch^ingangs wno are sick and frequently horribly diseased and are unfit for work on the county chaingangs or elsewhere. "We made especial inquiry as to the number of deaths from consumption, and were agreeably surprised to find that the mortality . from this dreaded disease had greatly decreased. We found thatrthe number, of deaths from consumption from 1900 to 1905, inclusive, was 58; from 1905 to 1910, it was 22; and during the year 1911 and up to the present time ouly three bad died of consumption, and two of these had the disease when they were brought to the penitentiary this year. "We beg further to report that in our opinion the sanitary conditions of the hosiery mill are g >od and just as nearly perfect as possible; the floors, m&chinerv. fixtures and other depart ments being neatly and cleanly kept, and we do not fiud" any conditions existing which are injurious, either to the health of the convict9 or to the public at ?arge, or any facts warranting us in liyding a true bill charging the maintenance of a nuisance at said hosiery mill. "The only improvements we think could be made would be the installation, on the third floor, of exhaustion, or exhaust- fans and ceiling ventilation, and we would recommend that the proper authorities be requested to look after fhese alterations and improvements. "In our examination of the penitentiary buildings we were shown every courtesy by the superintendent, Col. Griffith, and we find that he is rendering the State valuable services in the ; discharge of his duties, and that the j prisoners are humanely treated and are as well kept as could be expected under the ciieumstHnces.'' ! AS WELL AS II | large ones are welcome here? I ' you need not wait until your business has assumed ?."'::u :.:opor- j tions before op-?niL>. v. 0:ck:cg ! Account. DO SO TO-DAY. i . i ! Onr patrons regardless of the j | amount of business tiore, receive every courtesy in ail matters of ; i | business entrusted to us?and I j j there is nothing in sale banking 1 j we cannot perform. Talk it over ; ! with our cashier. j : CAROLINA HATiOKAL BANK, j COLUMBIA, S. C. I HMMMBaBMaaMMBMBHIWI TRUTHFUL ADVERTISIHC THE BASIS OF SUCCESS. Since the Ingredients Entering Fernna Are Known, Its Power as a Catarrh Bemedy and Tonic is Understood. COLUMBUS, OHIO.?The active ingredients entering the most popular household remedy in the world have been made known to the public. This means a new era in the advertising of popular fam ily medicines?Peruna leads. Peruna contains among other things, golden seal, powerful in its effect upon the mucous membranes. Cedron seed, a rare medicine and unsurpassed tonic. Cubebs, valuable in nasal catarrh and affections of the kidneys and bladder. Stone root, valuable for the nerves, mucous membranes as well as in dropsy and indigestion. Red Shiris to Organize. The old companies of Red Shirts are requested to organize to attend the celebration of the great Democratic victory of '7(5 which will be held at Columbia on Sept. 27th and 25th. These companies can fill in with an> persons acceptable to :hem. Uniform of officers will be black broad br;m hat, black pants and red shirt. No person will be admitted to the line of parade without a red shirt. Exercises will be as follows: Oil the evening of the 27ui a conce.t at Columbia Opera Hon e at 7 o'clock. Miss Grace Lumpkin will deliver the address of welcome far the city of Columbia, aud John Sharp Williams, senator from Mississippi, will be the orator of the occasion. CnnfnmKa. Oftfh Tlvfioo hflnfl nnnnpri; wvuu uou t/uuu VVMVVAV at 9 a. m., and parade at 10 a. in. Those who attend, other than organized companies, will be assigned to companies. Special railroad rates will be published. Let us properly celebrate one of the greatest epochs in the history of onr State. John G. MobJey, Commander-in-Chief. Sewing Machines. 1 NEW HOME, 1 NEW ACME, and 1 NEW DAVIS UNIQUE Sewing machines, all improved drop-heads, will be sold cheap, either for caah or installments. RICE B. HARMAN. All road3 lead to Lexington these days. It is refreshing indeed to know that oor cotton buyers are making this old town famous as a cotton market. More cotton is being sold here than ever before. According to the ueports of the daily press, Lexington is leading every town in the State. With good roads leading to Lexington from every section of the county, there is no reason why any farmer should not get the most for his cotton. r -i t ? m m m mm I Alfred J. fox, Refit ESTATE HDD INSURANCE LEXINGTON, S. C. For Sale. 128 acres 3 mi'es from Steedman, land gray with clay sabsoil, plenty oak and hickory, some pine. Land adjoining makes from 1 to 2 bale cotton per acre. y2 acre lot with (> room Dwelling a barn and Stables, good well, on Depot Street, in Lexington, S. C. 105 acres five nnles South of Chapin, known as the "Billy Rish Place,"about25 acres open land, some timber, plenty water. This place must be sold quick. It's a bargain. Answer quick. 103 acres 5 miles from Gaston, 30 acres in cultivation, gray soil, some pine timber. 11 acres on the Augusta road 2 miles from Lexington, 6 acres cleared, 3 room cottage. 140 acres near Maeedon. 22 acres open land, Price $700. 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. 110 acres 5 miles from Lexington, 40 acres in cultivation, 7 room dwelling, barn and stables, plenty water, near church and school, R. F. P.. telephone. 98 acres 2 1-2 miles from Lexington on the two north road. 97 acres near Lexington. 71 acres 3 miles from Swansea, 40 acres in cultivation 4-rocm I r\l orr r r* ?uod for oorfen and grain. j 162 ? ? a ens 5 miles from Steedman. 2<> acres open land, 4-roam dwelling, a barn and stable?, plenty water, pray soil. mmmm i?.m.uii mm Write or call to see me AT the he national bank, Lexington, S. C. At Hopkins. The store of J. L. Hopkins, Main street, Colombia, is crowded day afu* day with busy shoppers?shoppers who are taking advantage of the very low prices he is oft'eriug on new wearing apparel. He has the prettiest selections of dry goods, notions, ladies' dress goods, etc., that he has ever shown. He cordially invites the Lexington trade to make an inspection of his stock before buvin<r elsewhere. Label Cases Next Week. It is said that the label cases, involving transactions of the old State dispmsary board, will be called for'trial i i the Richland county court, on Tuesday morning next. Those under indictment in this case are: W. 0. Tatum, L. W B>ykin, John Bolt Towill, Dennis Wtiskolf ai d M. A. Goodman. They will be called to answer the charge of conspiracy to defraud the State of $22,500. "No BosSt" We wish to inform the people of Brookland and vicinity that they can find bargains in dry goods, n'orions, millinery, shoes, hat-, etc., at P. H. Stallings storp. He has a new stock of everything up-to-date and the prices astonish the closest buyers. Go and inspect the goods and yen will be pleased. \ u l w Ginnery Notice. I wish to notify all persons that I will run my gin only three days in the week?Thursday, Friday and Saturday w47 N. S. Croat. ? -<SI> Town Registration Notice. Lexington, S. 0., July 23, 1911. Books for Town Registration now open at my place of business. All persons wno intend to vote in tne coming Town election to be held on November 2nd, 1911, will have to register. Books will close October 23, 1911. H. N. KAMINER, *14-17 Supervisor of Registration. Length of years i9 not tlr m total j of life. Notice. Notice is hereby given to all parties concerned, to make payment, and those having demands of any kind will present 9arae attested, for payment, to the undersigned administrators of the estate of Job A. Swygert, on or before the 1st day of October, 1911. S. F. Shealy, W. C. 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In cases of / Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Habitual Constipation and all their effects, this wonderful mediciu6 will greatly benefit you. Read what this prominent Spartanburg citizen says: "Gentlemen?I take great pleasure in certifying to the good results of Dr. Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kidneys. I have used it for more than a year, and have never failed to get th? desired effect. I have suffered with both my Liver and Kidneys and this medicine gives me relief."?E. 0. Ailen, Spartanburg, S. C., Special Agent Union Central Life Insurance Company. If you want to get well try Dr. Hilton's Life for the Liver ' and Kidneys. For Sale at all Good Druggists. Comes in 25c, 50c and ?1.00 bottles. Prepared by Lite Medicine Company, Columbia, S. C. THE MURRAY DRUG OGMPAHY, Agents. ^uu^'vmvvuvwvuuuvi^ CLOTHING 1911. , For BEAUTY, STYLE | i and DURABILITY our |k Fall Suits Can Not Be S Equalled . . . 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