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The Lexington Dispatch j Burned April 25th; rebuilt July t 19. 1894. , G. M. HARMAN. Editor and Publisher. 1 ~LEXINGTON, 8. C., J WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1900. I THE STRAW MAN DISSECTED. Our neighbor, the Columbia State, discueting the proposed annexation of a part of Oongaree township in this county to Richland, submits the following grounds as reasons why the people of that township should be aDxious for annexation: "Richland has no county debl;itp taxes are lighter than those of Lexington; it has better schools, roads aDd bridges, aod moreover it ie far more convenient to the folks across the river than Lexington C. H is or can ever bc;Brook* j .*??n >vr?7 nf Columbia 1SOU IB pxu ^/v*? v wr and that a free bridge across the river will not be long delayed by reason of annexation. If onr neighbor will pardon the paraphrase, we would respectfully submit that having erected its man of Btaw it as usual proceeds to turn the crank and grinds out "ideas" peculiar alone to the State, often regard less of either logic or reason. An example of which is shown in its ad vocacv of the consolidation of the counties of Lexington and Richland. Take the evidence submitted by it in support of its advocacy of the dismemberment of Congaree township in this county. The first reason assigned as an inducement is that Richland has no county debt, and its taxes are lighter than those of Lexington. Richland is indeed fortunate in having no county debt and is to be congratulated. Would tbat the same thing could be said of Columbia township, to wbicb Congaree township would be sn nexed should the scheme be successful. But, however, neither has Lex ington a county debt in tbe meaning of tbe State newspaper. Sbe has not a dollar of bonded indebtedness and as far as we now remember never * t. i a.i T :? DS8 Daa. ?c is true iuav utAiugvuu like Richland and the other counties of the S'ate got behind a fiscal year by reason of the Hampton Chamberlain dual government, and while some counties have caught up by an extra levy others have not. Lexington is among the latter, but she has ud with her school levy and has a ~ a county sinking fund which will enable her to pay as she goes without drawing upon the revenues of one year to pay the expenses of the previous, and , this, too, with a greatly reduced tax . levy. TakiDg all the circumstances into consideration the inducements are largely in faver of the people in the territory proposed to be cut remaining in Lexington rather than to go into Columbia towDsbip, Columbia city or Richland county for that mat ter. ^ f/^QOAn ri8 lur llit) O IB It) o ottuuu icaaut, that taxes are lighter in Richland than they are in Lexington, we maintain that onr neighbor is badly mistaken. The tax levy of 1899, according to the Comptroller General's last report, for Richland waa^jmills, while that of 3**^^^^Tfo*rence of ? of a mill apparently in favor cf Richland. But let us consider, first, that a half mill is included in Lexington's levy which is only temporary and which in all probability wjll be stricken out in the next estimate This places the levy of L 'xiogton a fourth of mill lower than that cf Richland. But this is not all, for while the tax levy is favorable to L?xington the assessment of propei ty is more so. The average value of land in Congaree township is only $2 77 per acre, as the Auditor's books will show, while the lands in Colum bia township, just aeross the river, almost of the same quality, and so on, is, we believe, over doubled. Again while the taxpayers in Congaree were paying only 1H mills, with a low assessment of property, those of Columbia township (including the school diottict of Columbia), with a AaaAAAmAwf in t o roc "1 <1 Ul^U atJOUOOUiCU J/Oiv* vv? mills. This amount would be the levy of Congaree should it annex itself to Richland and that without edj increase in the market value of their property. This alone is suffi cient to induce them to oppose the absurd proposition and remain in Lexington county. As to Ricblaod having better schools, roads and bridges than Lexington is not correct with the possible exception of the city of Columbia. But we can concede this assertion, and still these cont-iderations would not be sufficient inducements for the annexation because were the roods paved with gold and thf bridges carved mahogony they would be of do practical benefit to the peo pie of Brookland for the simple rea son that they would rarely, if ever, have an occasion to use them, and to they would be but costly ornaments, t it. :?:i i : ,.r lor fcUO piiviiege vi n.rrpiug up ui which the people of Congaree would have to pay their proportionate share of $8,01)0 00, tbe estimated cost of maintaining them. Tbe same can be said of the schools For all practical purposes the school may as well be located in Guinea as for all benefit they will be to the j^ople of Coogaree without they anlex the u selves to the city of Columbia, wbii*-h will be a costly experi jient, or pay the tuition fee and xard bills out of their own pockets for their children. There is certaioly no inducement or satisfaction in do ing this. There might be some coloiing io the claim of convenience were it n )t for the fact that ere long the Court House and Brookland will be brought into closer communion by an electric railway, and the public road lit up by electric lights. And thus is another prop ruthless knocked from under the straw man. The hope that the bridge across the river will not be greatly delayed by annexation is a delusion and a snare. Neither Columbia nor Columbia township can render any assistance along this line because of the constitutional prohibition and are, therefore, unfortunately financially defunct. If the bridge is fr?ed in years to come it will have to be done by Lexington and this will be done with less delay by the people of Cougaree remaining a part and parcel of this county, which will doubtless be done. Upon the whole <;every considers- j tion of self interest," we submit, de- i mands the people of Congaree to remain with Lexington. The leaders of the Republican party agree in the opinion that no attempt will be made to reduce the Souths representation in CoDgress when the new apportionment bill is considered by that body. Professor Proctor of the civil service commission, is arranging to send a number of school teach3rs to the Philippine island to educate the Fdiponos in the arts and sciences including, we presume, the American idea of shooting civilization into the heathen. The people of Virginia are discuss ing a proposition providing that the taxes collected from white people shall not be expended for the benefit of negro schools It is contended that this will have the iff-ct of closing many negro schools in that State which are now supported by money raised from taxes on the property of white people. Trfbute of Respect. Whereas, God in his infinite mercy and wisdom, has removed from our midst Alma Beatris Rx>f; whereas, she was a consistent and beloved member of St. David's Sunday school, Lexington, S. C, therefore, UC 1W Resolved, 1st, That we, the members of St David's Sunday school, bow in bumblo resignation to this act of providence, realizing that our loss is her eternal gain. 2 That in her deat h our Sunday school has lost one of its most interested, devoted, pious and consecrated members. 3. That we will cherish in our memories her ready and willing mind and sacrificing spirit iu our Sunday school. ? TbaLg^grTor.,1 our warmest dpPpatbies to her sorely stricken Tather, mother, sisters and brothers and invoke the divine blessings upoD them in their sore bereavement. 5. That a copy of these resolutions bo sent to the bereaved family, and to the Lutherau Visitor and Lexingingtou Dispatch for publication. Miss Ida F It>of, Mr*. H E Ilx>f, M;?8 Alice Sbull, Committee. Getting Thin is all right, if you are too fat; and all wrong, if too thin already. Fat, enough for your habit, is healthy; a little more, or less, is no great harm. Too fat, consult a doctor; too thin, persistently thin, no matter what cause, take Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. There are many causes of getting too thin; they all come under these two heads: overwork: and under-digestion. Stop over-work, if you can; but, whether you can or not, take Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, to balance yourself with your work. You can't live on it?true?but, by it, you can. There's a limit, however; von'll nav for it. j r ~v ? Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is the readiest cure for "can't eat," unless it comes of your doing no work?you can't long be well and strong, without some sort of activity. The genuine has jv this picture on it, take no other. If you have not Oi tried it, send for \ free sample, its a- gTgPC !jl Sn greeable taste will fgrvf'jt surprise you. 1 I# SCOTT & BOWNE -IL Chemists, r 409 Pearl Street, New York. -<^35^5** 50c. and $1.00; all druggists, Aim n Only a few week; Two buyers in New York City, in their fingers, with orders fro several Southern States. Ou yond the realization of an %/ ? THINK OF E E Homespun selling for 5c. per yard. Think of 36 in. Fruit of the Loom Bleaching at 5c. per yard: I Both of these we have done as hundreds of well pleased customers will testify to the fact. I For the next two weeks we will | indulge in some of the W H O I ^ I Your friend, WM Tl 1634 TO 163 Dots from Rocky Well. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The cold weather has come at last The farmers of this section are sowing a large quantity of grain thit season. .Most of the people have dug their potatoes. The sore eyes arp. stilM^cingir this section. 1 H. Livingstou has com pleted bis store, and is now ready foi business. Mr. G. S. Long is preparing tc build an addition to bis house. Messrs. Gillie and Clarance Drehei nf "Pi ivAvilla are attending the Loes \ ilia college this session. Mr. Manly G?rtman died last Fri day Digbt and was buried at Pisgal cburch 81 10 o'clock by the Rev. W D Quick. Best wishes for the Dispatch. CEL. ? Rheumatism-Catarrh, are Blood Dia eases-Cure Free. It is the deep-seated obstinat( cases of Catarih or Rheumatism tha B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) cures If doctors, sprays, liniments, medi cated air, blood purifiers have failec B. B B drains out the specific poi son in the blood that causes Rheu matism or Catarrh, makiDg a peifec cure. If you have pains or aches ii bonep, j >ints or back, Swollen glands tainted breath, noises in the head discharges of mucuous, ulceration o: the metnbranep, blood tbiD, ge easily tired, a treatment witn n. jd 13. will stop every symptom by mak iDg the blood pure and rich. Drug gists &L. Tiial treatment free bi addressing Blood Balm Co , Atlanta Gi. Describe trouble, aud fre? medical advice given. SONE INFORMATION Continued from First Page. Press Douglass, who is at the the court house, 12 miles from here comes down here occasionally. Woulc advise you to instruct him to visit this place as often as he or we think best."' Mayor A. B. Stucky, of Sumter, iu reply to question 0, says: "We I neither know nor do we hear of its | violation here.'' To No. 7 he replies: j "We think we have one of the best set of policemen in the State and this as well as other laws will be enforced here.'1 Ik f T >Ul. ( n ffnnfT COVC aiajui JJlUl/i' JVUli, HI V? IUUUJ, UL?J v. | that punishments fall heavily on violations of the law in that town. He adds that be has no trouble in enforcing the law. NO EQUIVOCATION It HUE. Senator Tillman once said in s am u u m wm s ago we had to mc we need more n one in Boston, one in Philadelphia <i m us tc buy anything cheap in nierci r great bargains are on the tongues o ything in the Southern States, and al continue tc GREATEST BARGAIN GIVING IJ ever attempted. '! Our Boston Shoe buyer has just i j ! shipped us over 100 cases of La- j 1 ; dies' and Gent's Shoes. These he j bought from under the Sheriff's . i; hammer at 35c. on the dollar. We place this lot of merchandise on sale at once and offer Ladies' ! I Shoes for 39c., and up for Ladies and Girls. 3SALEL We give special discounts to merch . F. F he Great 6 MAIN STI speech at Tirzah that the blind tigers in the town of Yorkville had given blm as much trouble as the rest of the State put together. The mayor of Yorkville evidently ! thinks that the old evil has not been i eradicated Mayor Willis, who was i for years the manufacture]^^-f^Ji once famous Carolina Jj^^gy, answeis ^glalplv /j<ioo4i.-\n | ?j8 the dispensary law strictly enforced in your town?'' He says he does not need a special constable to assist the : municipal authorities for "ordinary ) special constables are no good. A better enforcement can be bad only by the use of first class detectives. The law should be changed. Can't make a suggestion in limited space." He also states that the people of 1 the town are in favor of a strict ent ' forcement, and so are the authorities, butt the law is being violated "to a considerable extent." He is candid. Steps the Cough and Wo:ks eff the * Cold." ^ Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents. 1 Religious News. -1 To the EJilor cf the Dispatch: t Pleaso make mention in your i I thai Th-v. Y V. A Riser will , preach in Mt. Pleasant chuich next j Sunday, 25lb, at eleven o'clock in f the morning. He has been duly - elected to the Uuion pastorate and will make known to the Joint Coun" cil upon that day whether he will j * accept the call. P A meeting of the Joint Council of : ? Unionj>astorate is ordered to be ? held at Union church, Friday, Nov- j ember 23J, at 10 a. m., and every member of said council is urged to ! be present as very important busi- ! ness is to come before that meeting, j Kespectfully, S S Lindler, Stcietary Joint Council. ! ' . Dr. C. G. Leapliart, : RBAL ESTATE BROKER, I >; LEXINGTON, S. C. | TIMBERED LAUD A SI'ECIALTl, j PABTIF.S HAVING LAND FOB SALE, ! Ur.L'fl nra nf i nrr In nnr^hocn oru in I V* IUV. OV " W ^Uivilltnv M*V IU : invited to sorrespond with me. Froperty | * placed with me will be advertised free ot I chirge. Fo commissions charged unless J j rale is mads, i 1 have now for sale a ba't dozen eligible i town lots and several tracts o! farming j lands whic a I am offering cheap. I Noverb*>r 21, 130) tf | i LemoDii, Bananas and Apples, at > j the Bazaar. I ire than double ou] oom than ever. iiid one in Baltimore are scanning t landise. Today we are shipping g( f the entire country. We came he: 1 that is necessary to accomplish thi be done. UIMLLIIRF!1 Ladies' Trimmed Ilats at 25c., < ! ; 18c:, and only $5.00 for hats that , some ask $30.00 for. Cash and experience are the things that -Inner llio wrvrl avv.u mv ?? via. , DRESS GOODS- I We are offering 3c., 7c., 14c., j i 19c. and 2oc. Great drives in j this department. 3EPAR1 ants, or any one buying in large lot; Undersell! IEET, COLU: For Sale. One of the most desirable building lots on upper Main street, above the homestead of the late Judge Boozer, consisting of two and lifth acj^^^jrj^py^j^a<?!cular8 For Sale. mHB Hfcias OF DR. E. S. J. HAYES, offer at private sale the rtal estate of the said Dr. E S. J. Hayes, deceased, consisting of the Oid Bomcsteacl. containing 217 acres, about seven miles from Lexing- j ton, about one tbird timbtred land and the j t'aiauce is oncer cultivation ana is suu?- j ble for cotton, corn, peas and grain. WeJl | watered, and a duelling and necessary oat- i buildings on the place For terms, ?fco., apply to T. C. HAYES. Augusta, Ga. October 0 2uio. Dispensary at Lewiedale. By agreement of the county Board of Control, with and by consent of the State Board of Directors, a dispensary will he established at Lewieda'e, and no'icc is hertbv given that all applicants far dispenser at that place must til their applications with the Clerk of the County Board of Control on or before the 4th day of Decemb r. 19CU No appi cations will be considered from applicants whoare related to either member ot the B >ard within the sixth degree. The right to nject auy or all app'ications is reserved. J. WEIR ADDY, Clerk. November 14. 1900 3*3. ? The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. By Geo. fc>. Drafts. Esqnire, Probate Judge, YT7HEKEAS, H. A. SPANN, C. C. C. P. j V and G. S. made snitto me, to graut him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Ehj.ih Wingard, deceased ; Thesn, are there'ore, to cite and admos- j ish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said El*j ib Wingard, de- j c as-d, that they he and appear belore me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at L xiDgton C H , S 0., on the 17th day of Dtcemoer next, af'er publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the foreuoon, to show cans.', if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 'he 6th day ol November, Anno Domini, 19U0. nEVMJfll? G 1M>1PTC T D T. /! u juv/ivvju kj. 1/ ifcax m v. a . jui. v. Puolished on the 7th day of November, i 1SC0, in the Lexington Dispatch. (5w5 TAX NOTICE. I WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING mentioned plac-s lor the purpose of rt citing taxes for the fiscal year 1900, viz: Bi'ance of the time at Lexington C. H , until Dectmber 3lst, 1900, when the books ; will eio.-e. TAX LEVY. For State Purpose 5 mills. ; For Ordinary County 31 mills For Special County 1 mill. For School 3 mills Total 12 mills | Poll Tax SI 00 Broad River Township C.N. and L. R R . for interest on R R. bonds. 24 mills; for retiring bonds. 2 mills; paying attorneys' fees, j mill. Total f r Broad River 1G$ V/^tIt- 1?fV and L R R.. for interest on R. R. bonds, 2 mills; for retiring bonds. 2 mills. Total tor Fork Township 1G Saluda Township?C , N. and L, R R bonds, for interest on R. R. bonds, 2A mills; for retiring R R. 2 mills, paying attorneys' lees, J mill. Total levy tor Saludi 1G^ J S. DtRRICK, Treasurer Lexington County. I i J lAlAff* r room and today lie markets daily with greenbacks x)ds by freight and mail to re to build a business far beis is being done, and will Men's, Youth's and Children's Clothing, Our 69c. sale goes on. Just received 300 Fancy Black Worsted Suits for Men, the $12.50 kind, at $7.98. Only 100 pair of Men's Pants at 73c.; 100 pair at 98c.; 100 pair at $1.48 and 100 pair at $1.98. They are hard to equal at double the price. HEN'S HATS. Wanted in this department 5,000 small boys to buy 25c. hats, and we would not object to 5,000 men to buy 25c. hats. Our $2.00 hats for men are the finest hats manufactured. "MENT. s. CK. ar, MBIA, S. C. Executors Sale of Land. PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GIVEN as under^tte^iU^^Ge^^^Domi^^, tky of December, 1900, at Perry, in Aiken county, at 11 o'clock ia the forenoon; All that tract of land situate in the county of Aiken, about three miles from said station or town of Perry, containing some two hundred and eighty-five acres, more or leas, bounded by North Edisto river, by the public road known as the Columbia Road, and by the lands of Baggntt. This land lies immediately adjoining Horse} 's Bridge. The terms of sale will be one-half cosh: the balance on a credit of one and two years in annual installments, with interest on each installment from day of sa'e. The cr dit portions must be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. The purchaser will be required to pay for stamps and papers, and will be allowed to forestall the-credit portion in whole or in part. A plat of the land will be exhibited on the day of sale. JOHN W DOMINION, GEORGE P. DOMINION, JOHN L. HUNTER, Executors of George Dominick. November 7, 1900. 5w4. I At Cost! -K * * G Positively I will sell my entire stock j* 1 DK.T GOODS I ^ and ? | SHOES?> | 15 oat at first cost price d iring the (J -K next Thirty Days. ? | COME ONE, COME ALL, | | Bargains are Ripe f -F, . . . f* ^ If you wait you might not % get your share c | A FULL LINE OF | ! DRY GOODS and SHOES | * MUST BE SOLD. ? J, D. RAWLS, | 2 (Old Post Offiie Building,) | BATESBURG, S. C. ? 5 November 7, 1900. 4w3. ^ *^?????????????????????* Dispensers Wanted. Office of THE COUNTY BOABD OF CONTROL, T . C n 7 1QAA JU'. O. v., ilU' CUiUCl I, J t/w. Applicants for the position of Dispenser at Lexington and Cbapin will please tile their application with the Clerk of the County Board of Control on or before November *28 1900, No application will be considered from persons who are re ated to either member of the Board within the sixth degree. Application blanks can be had by calling on B. B. George. Lexington, S C. Names of bondsmen mnst accompany applications. The Board reserves the right to rt-j.ct any and all bids. J. WEIR ADDY. Clerk Count) Board of Control. November 7, 19J>). 4*3 R member you always find fruits, plain and tine candies of all kinds, fancy cakes and crackers at the Bazaar. Pianosand M A. M 1235 Main Sreet, First Block Non COLUMBIA, Please mention me uispaicn. May 2, liK)0 ly. Your Patronag P.C.PRICI 900 AND 902 GERVAIS ST.: DEALERS IN CLOTHING, SHOES AND 11 POLITE SERVICE AND YOUR H. L. OS The public will plecse take uotice that I have opem Lexington, where I am readv to aerve all who f GENERAL MEfl is comn^te and prices as low as the lowest I am - that Ti Shoes, Hats ai are exceptional ones. The prices on these good WILL PAY TOP PRICES September 26. THE STUIHRD W COLUMBIA, ! Cotton capacity 20,000 Bales. Storage and insnr faction thereof. Special rates on large lots. Libe on cotton stored with ns. Write to ED\ or H. L. ELLIOTT. Manager 3mos December 18. rtpi DR.MOFFEITS TETHIK ^06*/ M (Teething Powders) Costs only 25 cents at Dn Or mail 25 cents to C. J. MOF DRS. D. L. EOOZi rJLlilHll fICMTIOTI 1515 MAIN STB. COLUMBIA, 'PHONE S30. . UIAIill VKHU * Wholesale aind Retail Importers and ] PAINTS, OIL AI^ We are Headquarte: BLACKSMITHS, AND HOUSE POST OFFICE BLOCK, C September 30 ?ly. When writing mention the Dispatch. MANUFACTURERS AND J HARNESS, SADDLES 1112 and 1114 TAYLGB ST, (Rear Bank Colum M. MIXSON, We have with us Messrs. Ed. Gray and J. D. Mi'l: Alliance store of this city. Thev would be glad to tomers call on them and leave th^-ir orders. WE D NESS. REPAIRING DONE WHILE YOU WaIT. October 3 ?ly. All Kinds of Chris AT THE BAZ s Organs! IFOR TOE 9 ORGANS 1 i--' For terms and price# ^ write or call on ALONE, th of State Hoase. S. C. j Please mention the Dispatch. i e Solicited. ^ ! & CO., . BP! FURNISHINGS. i MONEY'S WORTH. WALD. 3d up at G A. Shealy's old stand in jf avor me with a calL My stock of I ICHAj!UUSfip| offering good values in every line, unor in id Hosiery 3 are very low, quality considered. ] I FOR COTTON. S. C. ' acce 15 cents per bale per month, or ral advances at low rate of interest FIN W. E0BEET30N. Secretary, II Afltjs (rrttitlan. Aids Digestion, A| Regulates the Bowels* IB Strengthens the Child, ?-? Makes Teething Easy. XJLtEETHINA Relieves the Bowd Troubles of Children of IgglStS, ANY AGE. FETT, M. D., ST. LOUI8. MO< i 3R & SONS -> QOjh j EET, N. O. ] 1 ARE CO., Dealers in A1 Kinds of f STEEL, VAILS, fD GLASS. J rs for BUILDING MATERIALS COLUMBIA, S. C. When writing mention the Disi>ateh. SIPPLYIOT. OBBER3 OF ANR STTPPT.TPS aiiir uviiiuuu) COLUMBIA, s. a, bU.) Manager. s. both of whon are form >rly of the have their friends and former cusEA.L ONLY IN HOME MADE HARCHEAP AND SECURE. itmas uoods, * AAU. J| m