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The Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON. 8. O.. I subscription pates: 1 One Year $1.00 Six Months 50 1 Three Months 25 "advertising rates! ( Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 ceDts per inch; each insertion thereafter. 1 50 cents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents j i-na Mch insertion no local accented j for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word for every word over 100 words. Marriage Dolices inserted free 1 and are solicted. Rates for contract advertising will l>e cheerfully furnished on application. Anonymous communications will receive no attention. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HARMAN. Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, March 5.1902. Condition of the County. Onr oKnfirvafcirm durinsr our recent vwww" "" " ~ o trip through the county as to the condition of the people in the dif- 1 ferent sections of the county were of a cheerful nature. True cur people, together with all others who follow the plow for a livelihood have passed through one of the most disastrous years for farmintr rmfirfttinns within the mem- I 1 ?>-> ~r ory of a majority of up, yet with all the drawbacks of flood, drougth and pestilence and famine, their condition could be a great deal worse than it is. Weiound in some sections that ' the small grain and other crops were in part, if not total failures, they still have from one and two bales of cotton with which to continue farming operations. Still in other sections tbey had no surplus cotton yet they have a sufficiency of food for man and beast and with economy they will ?tVir/vntVi nnfil Kflrwaf, mauago tw pun buiuugu ... time when the coming crops will be available for nee. There is not a section of the county but what there are plenty of commodities which can be and are now being turned into money. Wood, ties, timber, shingles, lumber, and other commodities are contributing their marketable value toward the support of the agriculturalist in these trying times. The people themselves are not disheartened under the discouraging condition which confront the country today. As a rule they are hopeful and cheerful, and have gone to work with a vim to retrieve their impaired fortunes. They are ahead with their work and are only awaiting favorable weather to continue the work of preparing the land for the reception of the seed and are looking forward to the gathering of the large harvests. From men who have been in nearly every section of every county, we are informed that the people of this county are in every way better off than their less fortunate brethren in other counties and that they should rejoice instead of repining over what they consider hard times. The merchants of course feel to a greater or less degree the depressing effects of short crops and consequently their inability to collect acoounts as promptly as heretofore and are therefore in no position to give assistance as liberally as they have done in times past. But whenever they can do so consistently they should lend a helping hand to some struggling brother to assist him to tide over the difficulties which beset him on nearly every hand. Let us oil fate tinw Rnnrftcrfl and hv close u" ~ ?- o -J I economy, frugality and industry make this a memorable and record breaking year by reason of the tremendous harvest gathered in the fall. The river and harbor bill, as reported to the National House of Representees, provides for an expenditure of $45,000 for Charleston harbor, $128,500 for the Great Pee Dee river, the Smtee, Wateree and Congaree $25,000, inland waterway $30,000, making a total of $230,500 this State gets from the National Government for the improvement of her waterways. The heavy rains which prevailed daring the latter part of last week were general all over this hemisphere. Reports from all over the country indicate great damage having been done to every interest of country but we are inclined to the belfef that the Agricultural interest suffered the nnst. Be Watchful. We see it stated that Brookland in this county, is to hold an election to enlarge the limits of that municipality cn March loth, so as to extend the lines about a mile and a half in all directions. If it is only the purpose of the prumotors of this scheme to get more elbow room, as it were, we Bee no reasonable objections to the plan. In fact, we are inclined to favor it because we believe a larger corporation is essential to the uninterrupted progress of the place and its enmmercial and moral interests demand it. But if there are some ulterior motives behind the scenes that for instance wbieh has already been intimated of ultimately annexing Brookland and Columbia, then the people should vote the proposition down. Some one has said that the price of liberty is eternal vigilence and it behooves our people to a ,i_:i thoroughly understand every aeian of the proposition before committing themselves to its support. Let them know what the} are doing before they act. This is the safer plan and one that can possibly do them no harm, while it might in the future save them much trouble, annoyance and lasting expense. Candidate for Comptroller. We notice that the name of Hon. W. K. Sharpe, at present State Sen ator from this county, is prominently mentioned in connection with the office of Comptroller General. We do not know whether he will enter the canvass or not, but should be decide to do so we are satisfied that the voters of the State cannot support a more deserving or competent young man. Of him it can be truthfully said that he is the architect of his own destiny. Commencing life at the lowest ruDg of the ladder and in a commanity where educational and social advantages were of the most meagre nature, his thirst for knowledge was so absorbing that no sacrifice was too great, no cost too high, and no barrier bo hindering as to prevent him from preparing and equipping himself to intelligently engage in the stern realities of the battle of life. How well he has succeeded his record abundant by shows. His examination for the bar before the Supreme Court was almost perfect and won for him the compliments of the astute and learned Judges of that August body. His course has ever been upward and onward, and today he has the reputation of being a brilliant, eloquent and successful lawyer. His legislative experience has been wide and ripe with good results. Being a good rnathemetician and fully equipped with all the other necessary talents, there is no man in the State better fitted for the satisfactory discharge of the intricate duties of this office than Senator Sharpe, and we say this advisedly and without fear of successful contradiction. The elevation of Senator Qhorrvo fVio nf rinmnfmllor KSUOlfW ~ ? General of South Carolina will be a fitting climax of a life of struggle and toil and sacrifice and hardship of a young man who from unfavorable surroundings and circumstances has by his own unaided efforts builded a record that any one should be proud of. Sometime ago a sword was purchased by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman by popular subscription to be presented to Major Micah Jenkins, cf the United States Volunteers, in recognition of his gallantry and bravery during the American-Spanish war. President Roosevelt was invited, and the invitation was accepted, to present the sword, duriDg his visit to the Charleston Exposition. Since the withdrawal by the President of the invitation Senator Tillman to dine with Prince Henry, Col. James H. Tillman telegraphed the President withdrawing the invitation to present the sword. This was unfortunate and reprehensible and is regretted by ?ao?lw op/j,w ano in (Vic State At iicailj V T J V/UO ?U KUV K/WUMV* MW one time it was thought that the President would cancel his invitation to attend the Exposition but we are glad to know that his good sense has prevailed and he has decided to visit South Carolina at a date to be fixed by him. Major Jenkins has declined to accept the sword and so the matter rests. An Alleged Interview Denied. A sensational rumer has been circulated that Senator TillmaD, in a conference with Senator Piatt, of New York, "was implicit in his assertion that it would not be politic for President Roosevelt to make a visit to South Carolina owing to the state of public feeling there over theTillmanYfcLaurin incident and the with drawal of President Roosevelt's invit ition to the Senator to meet Prince Henry at the White House.'' Be i; said to the credit of all concerned the whole story has been denounced oo Vioinrr qb KbqpIpbr as the fabrica no 1,/VtU^ MlJ h/MWVawwv ? _ ? tion of a dream. Public sentiment, as far as we have been able to ascertain, is humilitated by the unfortunate Tillman-McLaurin incident. Public sentiment is wounded ana President Poosevelt will find a heart} welcome awaiting -him whenever ii may suit his convenience to visit South Carolina, not because he is Theodon Roosevelt, the leader of the Rough Riders, not yet because he is Theodon Roosevelt, the citizen, but because he is the President of these United Sfofoo Prince Henry, the brother of Em peror William of Germany, who ifnow on a visit to this country, was enthusiastically recieved on hisarriv al at New York, by persons who toady to royalty. He has visited both Houses of Congress and mei | with a cordial welcome. He was dined and wined by the President at1 which a large number of notables were invited and were present. Sen ator Tillman was not there. Xrmo Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Dull times like these it is hard to find anything to talk about, except the fight of the South Carolina Senators and the weather. The Senate has settled that matter by passing resolutions of censure, and the weather is so uncertain that we can't locate it; so we are hard pushed for something to talk about. The outlook for farming this year is extremely bad. There seems to be almost a total failure of the small grain crop; unfavorable weather has delayed farm work and a lack of production last year necessitates the r>nrr?haf5G this vear of almost an en r ?/ ? entire food supply. This makes it extremely hard on our farmers, and consequently hurtful to all kinds of business. The health of our community is about at par. There are considerable colds and grippe, and several chronic cases of stomach trouble which do not seem to improve. We learn that Mrs. S. C. Riddle of Balientines and Mr. T. S. Mathias of near Irmo are both still very sick. Rev. J. L. Ray preached a very instructive sermon yesterday at Union Methodist church on the subject of "doubt,'1 from the cases of Thomas, and of John in prison. Union church has lost a very faith ful member in tfce deatn of Mr. Jobn K. Shuler. His death will be felt very much financially, as he was one of tbe best paying members at this church. Mr. Mike Harman and \vife and Miss Leila Wright attended services at Union yesterday. Mail Clerk L. M. Mathias was home on a visit recently. Mr. Thos. Shuler and Mr. Glenn P. Younginer who are also mail clerks from this place are spending a few days at home. Mips Blanche Mathias, who attends the Columbia Female College, is visiting her parents. Mr. Archie Costner of Kidgeway, S. C., who is a brother-in-law of H. A. & D. F. Lorick, has moved to Irmo, and we understand will join the mercantile firm of D. F. & H. A. Lorick. Telephone poles are being shipped and unloaded along the line and soon we are expecting the construction force. We are anxiously awaitiDg telephonic communication with points of interest. Next Saturday our Town Council will hold an election to decide upon the question of having the powers of our charter increased by incorporating under the general law, as suggested by the Attorney General. Irmo is moving to the front and we want its laws on a solid basis like othe progressive towns. H. March 3, 1902. (wetting is all right, if you are too fat; and ail 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, rake Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. There are many causes of getting too thin; thev 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 JKmulsion oiLoct Liver Oil, to balance yourself with vour work. You can't live on it?true?but, by it, you can. There's a limit, however; you'll pay tor it. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is the readiest cure for lCcan'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 i\ this picture on it, take no other. If you have not tried it, send for free sample, its agreeable taste will rv;p v , jl surprise vou, ..T: rM [J SCOTT & BOWNE '^}\j unemists, r vvI 4CS Pearl Street, c3K^ik7~ New York. 50c. and S1.00;all druggists, Brookland to Ezpand. Colombia Afternoon Record. The town of Brookland is going to expand and enlarge ber borders. The question has been agitated for sometime, but it has been definitely settled that an election shall be held on March 15. The lines are to extend on all sides about a mile and a half. This will make the western boundary run to the Horse Shoe lake. The lines on the east and south will touch the corporate limits of the city of Columbia, though this may sound strange to some citizens of the city. It is a fact, however, that the corporate limits of the city run 900 feet on the Congaree bridge. The boundary of Brookland heretofore has run only to the bridge, leaving 300 feet "*f it beyond the jurisdiction of either municipality. The new line will take in this 300 feet. The Columbia line also takes in a part of Lexington about Guignard's brick works, something also not generally known. The Brookland line will touch the city line at that point as well as on some of the islands in the river to the north. Now that Brookland will actually touch us why not take another vote and have her join us as a part of the city? There is no doubt that the people in the annexed district will vote favorably and Brookland will then have a population of over 2,000. A new <?hj?rter will then be aDDlied for. Th9 following managers of election have been appointed: Town?R. S. Wilson, W. C. Addy, G. L. Berry. Annexed district?J. N. Merchant, J. A. Price, W. D. Leaphart. Progressive citizens of Brookland have not given up the idea of having electrical railway connection with Columbia. A company already has a charter and the project will be revived, it is said. Another Marriage. We have just received the following from our correspondent Klondike: I told you if you would wait a short while I would tell you of more. Mr. John Smith, a son of Mr. Tom Smith and Mr. Henry Smith's daughter. Miss Dcra, better known as "the angel," came to Lewiedale Sunday evening in a hurry and Rev. T ? T.Ami/i/loln otrm JUttWBUU, U1 IJJC xjcmcuoio melted them into one body of solid sweetness?at least for the next 30 days. Klondike. Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in odo day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents. itiiiinw! Fitzmaiiriee! nVGMTIIIlSMIIMIIISO, % 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST, COLUMBIA, S. C. t We to announce to our frien Is in Lexington that when thay want to purchase Dry Go 'fls. or Clothing. Kats and Capi for men and boys, they can always depend on what we sell yon and can be relied upon to be the best quality for the price. We can sell you goods CHEAPER THAN THE LOWEST. W" hive held our own against any and every competition for seven years. That is <n >ugh of a guarantee tbu we stand by our customers. This spring we will excel our past efforts in c itering to your wants. Give us a call before buying as we can be ot service to you and glad to welcome ail our Lexington iriends and patrons when in Columbia. So call at Fitzmaurice's Stores. ^S>""We promise to serve you faithfully now and all time to come.""?^ January 15. i DRS. D. L. BOOZER & SOUS ( m EEHTIST8, |f|li 1515 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. ! Shoes: Sh o e s? Shoes ft m Our "Sdi" Aim is to get yonr trade and make a permanent customer of yon. gg To do this we will give vou the best fit in 1 WARRANTED LEATHER SHOES I 4> ^ (for dress and every day wear) that can be made in the best factories. Call iC* on ns and we will show you beter than we can tell. t E. P. & F. A. DAVIS, i OLIVER'S OLD STAND, 1710 MAI> 8TREE r COLUMBIA, S. C. jjgg 1 ip PRICES REASONABLE. ^ February 19?ly. BANNER YEAR. i?I am happy to state that the year 1901 /'^Jfcr^>---^ .?. , was inv Banner Year. Hundreds of homes were made the happy recipients PAN0S AND 0RGAN8 S?| jQShI represented by me. I am pleased to HI 1 Lf. t, r,- J? H tff Ww ?*? I am better prepared than ever to gll&rerT*?7?._jgia gj| W. J|W supply those who are in need of Pianos lffgn~inrrr ? m ^ l| 41 li an<j Organr of Sterling Quality. Earnjpj|j"Ti'i I] all estly soliciting a lair share of yonr _ "J- fjl IV patronage lor the year 1902, ppSllfi) M.A.MALONE, COLUMBIA, S. C. K. B.? CALL OK WRITE FOR CATALOGUES AND PRICES. May 15?ly. LEXINGTON MAEKET, ]\EW HOME CORRECTED WEEKL5 BY THE MERCHANTS AND Bacon Hams, per ft 12 WHEELER <fc WILSON' " Sides. " 11 " Shoulders," 10 fN "if" 1 iSewing Machines, o^Vpr! ::::z:z: the two great guns. ou Vflo/i m a 05 OillUHUUS, - ? Second-Hand Machines, Port, " " 10 a 13}^ Tallow per ft 4 a 5 Kood for 5ears to come, on easy terms. 4 Lard per ? " 12 Machine Needles and Parts for kll Lead* ~ ifig Machines. Flour, per cwt ? 225 a 275 8 Corn, per bu - 100 ORGANS, ETC. Peas, " " 0^ ' Qatf .. .. ^ ^S^Call on or write to Fodder, per cwt 75 a 80 J- TT T3 I? ! P.'P.T?" Sweet Potatoes, per bu 50 * Rice, per lb 4 a 6 1804 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, 8. C, COTTON MARKET. February 39. 3m Lexington.?Middling frK. Columbia.?Middling 8^. r. , , . ?=. Fire il We ink iseij ?j--,. 1.?*?c^iritc I rnrrvTRv RTstr.ki pnv<Tnv.T?p.r) Savannan. yesipraays uiiirKci ^a/?.-_- . Turpentine, firm 413a cents. Iiosin. steady. Only hirst Class Companies Represented. See my List of Giants: EDWARD L ASBiLL Asaets- i L&J VV Mil I# Li HvDILL^ 51TNA, FIRE, of Hartford, 1 Attorney at Law, continental (Fire), of $13,357,293 LEESYILLE, S. C. ^ New York 10,638.271 Practices in all the Courts. UNDERBusiness solicited. x'tva t ?' 15,543,066 .ETNA LIFE, of Hartford. *** 30~6m Conn 56,092,086 GLENN FALLS, of Glenn IS 0tlC6. Falls, New York 3,436,899 i My companies are popular, strong and A LL PARTIES INDEBTED TO THE reliable. No one can give your business A. Estate of Mrs. Catherine Counts, de- better attention; no one can give you better ceased, uill make payment to the under- protection;no onecan give you better rates. ^ signed, and those having demands against BEFORE YOU INSURE SEE * the said Estate will present them properly ALFRED .T. FOX! attested on or by the M day of April: -it, ttanaral Inanranoa Awn* to MRS. MARY E. DREHER, Creneral insurance Agen,, Executrix. LEXINGTON S. C. February 24, 1902, 3wl8. November 27, 1901?ly. H