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. The Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, March 11, 1903. Random Thoughts. ?As to Free Ferries. By reference to the presentment of the grand jury, recently published in these columns, it will be seen that that body recommends the establishment of two free ferries on the Saluda river. We respectfully beg to question the wisdom of such a proposition for the reason that ferries, free or otherwise, will in no way give the people of the two sections relief from the nninwftrH enndition under which they are suffering and over which they have absolutely no control. We respectfully submit in the first place, that ferries are not what the people want, and in the second, they will in no ways meet the demands of modern dirt road travel. We already have numerous ferries on the Saluda river which are free to certain court officials and we believe to persons in general, while going to and from church, and yet the experience I of those people, as well as that of all others who in the course of business or other affairs are called upon to use the ferries, is unanimous in the verdict that at certain seasons of the year the river,.is impassable by reason j of high water and it remains in this j swollen condition for varying lengths r\t time oil bnow this tn hfi the case. Again, it is an impossibiity to keep theroads near the entrance to and exit from the ferry in anything like good condition during the rainy season except by the lavish expendititure of public money on account of the spongy and springy nature of the soil there existing. Should the Commissioners decide, as recommended by the grand jury, to establish the two ferries the same serious objections to them, which now exists, and which will continue to exists, against the private ferries, would still remain. Simply making them free would not in the least confine tie mad rushing waters of the flood within their normal channel nor would it prevent them from from overleaping their banks and rendering the ferries use less, for the time beiDg, for crossing purposes. This is a condition which actually exists and is fully recognized and understood by all whose business calls them to use these ferries for the 1 transportation of their products to market or for other purposes. Once more ferries, free or otherwise, are reliots of the past. They have, like the old horse, served their day ajd generation well and, like him, should be turned out to die. \ They are not at all in keeping with the progress of the times and are not at all suitable for the prompt and expeditious transportation of the commodities of one section of the ODunty to the other. The delays occasioned by their use are vexatious and oftentimes accomplished with imminent danger to life and property. They are also costly, requiring the immediate attendance of one or more employees and the outly of a consid- j erabie sum of money to keep them in safe repair and together with other necessary expenses which must be reckoned in the estimate of cost. What the people need, and want L J .1 1J 1 11 i.1 tuey waxib tiuu buuuiu ujr aiituoiuioo of right, and justice have is a good, substantial free bridge; one that can be crossed at any stage of the water with perfect safety. Nothing less will satisfy their demands, nothing less will satisfactorily meet their necessities. This bridge can be built at a comparatively small expense. A small levy for say two or three years, would be sufficient to provide the means to build the bridge and the people would not feel the expense. This plan will avoid the necessity of _ i L. i i y _ L issuing interest ueanug uuuus tu accomplish this much desired end and be far more satisfactory to the people in interest. The roads,1 beiDg pTaced above highweter mark, and consequently beyoDd the ravages of freshets and the destruction' of the elements of nature can be put in excellent condition and kept in thourough repair at a minimum cost. This is a matter respectfully submitted for the careful consideration of our very efficient Board of County Commissioners. It is with them to say whether we are to have two free ferries, which are useless, or a free bridge, which is much needed and isalmost unanimously demanded. We ' are satisfied that they will give the subject due consideration and at whatever conclusion they may arrive at will be, as they see it at least, to j the best interestof the county. With their verdict we will be content. What say ye, Messrs. Commissioners, to the proposition, shall it be ferries or a bridge? , I | Catarrh Cannot be Cured With local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the diseases. 1 Catarrh is a blood or constitutional < disease, aDd in order to cure it you ' must take internal remedies. Hali's 1 Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is 1 not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the be9t physicians in this country for years and is a ' regular prescription. It is composed of the best ' mics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. 1 The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, 0. 1 Sold by druggists, price 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The country can now heave a deep , sigh of relief, as Hon. W. Jennings Bryan has stated, in an interview, that he would not bolt the Democratic party in the event the Gold Democrats succeed in capturing the nominating convention. The outlook at this time is rather rosy, we must confess, for the dominition of Cievelandism in its most repugnant and obnoxious form: and this element, candor compels us also to confess, is that which gives the Democratic par- < ty an even chance of success with the Bepublican in the great national contest for which the whole country is preparing and the politicians are puting themselves in fighting trim. Cleveland's claim, we acknowledge i with much regret and far more chagrin, is pre-eminently above all other aspiriants to this exhaulted position bv reason of the fact that he is the i only person representing the Demo- ' cratic theory of governmental science in the whole country who has been able to carry his banner to success since the close of the civil war; yet this very fact, wherein lies his greatest strength, is fatal to his aspirations to again become the Chief Magistrate of this glprious country. Having been twice elected President of the United States he is debarred by an unbroken line of precedents and an unwritten law which has been invariably observed by both the great parties of ever becoming President again. Under this condition it would be fatal to the party interests to place him for the third time in nomition yet this does not prevent him from being the power behind the throne and from shaping the policy of the party and from controlling the nomination so as to place the standard of Democracy in the hands of men who like clay in the hands of the potter, can be moulded and fashioned as to him eeemeth best to further his own personal ends. Mr. Bryan is too pure, too honest and too patriotic ever to become a successful political leader and this accounts, in a large measure for his repeated defeats. For the first time in two years the little State of Delaware is represented in the United States Senate. Previous to this there were a two years vacancy in one of the seats. This condidition was brought about by a factisnal fight in the Republican camp, led by J. Edwards Addick, a rich gas matipulator, and who has for the past fifteen years been spending his money lavishly in his efforts to purchase a seat in the United States Senate, on one side and the old line Republicans on the other. The best t?i 11 'noath the stars and stripes: It elean5.es the system and never gripes. Little Early Risers of wordly reput<? Ask for DeWitfs and take 110 substitute. A small pill, easy to buy, easy to take and easy to act, but never failing in results. DeWitt's Little Early Risers arouse the secretions and act as a tonic to the liver, curing permanently. J. E. Kaufmann. EEBEHgTifV IIII ' II fill flfii Til ! WW nifiwmm ! Midway Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The people in the community are SDjoying good health at this writing. Our farmers hereabouts are now busy preparing their land for the 3oming season. The small grain is not looking so very well in this section. The Midway school will close the free term next week. The school has been well conducted by Mrs. dlice Sawyer. Mr. Curtis Hallman met his singing class last Saturday morning at Pilgrim. The class will meet again Saturday, Marcn iitn. ne is also teaching a class in Music. The work on Mr. Justus Wingard's house is rapidly going on. Mr. Caarley Corley having the contract. The saw mill of Roof & Barre, which has been on Mr. Baylas Gable's place is now being moved on Mr. Jacob Wingard's land, on the Dreher's ferry road. On February 12tb, 1903, at the residence of the Rev. J. A. Cromer a small, but jolly crowd, gathered to witness the marriage of Mr. Charlie A. Connor and Miss Emma Kleckley. The couples were as follower Mr. Justus Wingard with Miss Mary Connor; Mr. Lee Kleckley with Miss Lala Wingard. A bounteous dinner was served the next day at the home of the groom's father, Mr. J. L. Connor. Every one present enjoyed themselves to the highest and the evening was pleasantly spent in walks, and best of all was a "cake walk" and a "party." 1 The young couple will occupy their new and neat dwelling soon. May thty have a long, happy and prosperous life is the wish of one who was th^re. Hon. D. F. Efird is now home from the Legislature and brings with him a large farm bell, which is heard all over our community. Miss Isabell Gable returned home today after spending a short, but pleasant trip with relatives near Summit. Mrs. Pierce Leaphart, of Summit, Bpent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Gable. We are glad to say that our friend Mr. Andrew Corley who met with such a oainful accident Christmas eve ia getting- on nicely. L. March 2,1903. ? Caution! This is not a gentle word?but when you think how liable you are not to purchase the only remedy universally known and a remedy that has had the largest sale of any medicine in the world since 1868 for cure and treatment of Consumption and Throat and Lung troubles without losing its great popularity all these years, you will be thankful we called your attention to Boschee's German Syrup. There are so many ordinary cough remedies made by druggists and others that are che and good t... I'l-i. ._n i i l t ior iigui- coiuo peruaps, Dut ior severe Coughs, Bronchitis, Croup?and especially forConsumption, where there is difficult expectoration and coughing the nights and mornings, there is nothing like German Syrup. The 25 cents size has just been introduced this year. Regular siz9 75 cents. At all druggists. Tillman on tlio Warpath. Washington, March 6.?Senator Tillman said today that Crums' nomination would never come to a vote. "I myself*' said he, "will take the contract if necessary, to talk it to death whenever presented and shall not lack plenty of assistance.*' Democrats in the senate are much displeased at the President for what they term his dictatorial methods, tryiDg to force unwholesome nominations down the throat of the senate. Tragedy Averted. "Justin the nick of time our little boy was saved" writes Mrs. W. Wattine, of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneumonia had played sad havcc with him and a terrible cough set in besides. Doctors treated him, but he grew worse every day. At length we tried Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and our darling was saved. He's now sound, and well." Everybody ought to know, it's the only sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by The Kaufmann Drug Co., Druggist. Price 50c and ?100. Trial bottles free. HEALTH INSURANCE The man who insures his life is wise for his family. The man who insures his health is wise both for his family and himself. You may insure health by guarding it. It is worth guarding. At the first attack of disease, which generally approaches through the LIVER and manifests itself in innumerable ways TAKE -n And save your health, ! ! ? e 0 ham l| organsI I i ! In elegant cases containing all the latest improvements. Designed for both Home and Church use. CJp-to- i date and noted for sweetness and i ; Duritv of tone, power and durability. I | 1 Write today for catalogue, pricts and terms. Stool, book and freight free. ! I : PIANOLA i ; a wonderful attachment to lit any piano, enabling any one without pre- I i vious knowledge of mnsic to play the simplest to most difficult music j without study or practice. Catalogue ! | | and particulars free, i | We have a lot of good second | hand Pianos and Organs of various j i j makes from rent and nchauge to be j sold at low prices and easy terms, i j For anything musical write ' i ' ' ! ! j S.M.II. i ' i SAVANNAH, GrA. i j i September 10, 19C3. ly. II !i ANDREW CRAWFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW, COLUMBIA, - - - S. C, PRACTICES IK THE STATE AND Federal Courts, and offers his professional services to the citizens of Lexington County. ; October 18?ly. I Thousands Saved By |DH. KING'S NEW DISHfl K Th is wonderful medicine posi-l * ^ L.I Htively cures U^nsumpnon, v;ougns? Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneu-B Imonia, Hay Fever, Pleurisy, La-1 Grippe, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, I Croup and Whooping Cough.I Every battle guaranteed. Nol Cure. No Pay. Price 50c.&$l.l Trial bottle free. ENGINES boilers. Ta&ka. Stack!, Stand Pipes and Sheet-Iroa Work; Shaftlar. Pulleys, Gearing, Boxes, Hangers, ete, Mill Cm tiers. VCast erer7 day; work 200 bands. LOMBARD I ROM WORKS * SUPPLY OS AUGUSTA, OZORttA. January 27? ly I Alfred J. Fox, | Life and Fire i Insurance and Real Estate! 1 . i Agent, | Lexington, S. C Only First Class Companies Repre- [ sented. | My companies are popular, strong I and reliable. No one can give your j business better attention; no one can give you better protection; no one can give you better rates. Prompt and careful attention given j to buying and selling Real Estate, i both town and country properties, j Correspondence respectfulvsolicited, j ' I i EDWARD L. ASBILL. y Attorney at Law, LEESVILLE, S. C Practices in all the Courts. Business solicited. Sept, 30?6m NEW AND FRESH. f:ED5 The largest and ' best stock of D. M. Ferry's and Crosman Brothes' Seed we have ever had. Now For Sale at I I jUss ' JOHN r. ABLE 0. C- ABLE. JLII HII ^jP Jl^ s ALL F.RESH AND CLEAN CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Sloes,. Hardware, Farming Implements. Etc. These goods have been selected with the greatest care to meet the demands of our friends and have been marked down to the lowest possible notch. An inspection of this stock is respectfully invited. Don't buy until you have given us a calL The highest market prices paid lor all kinds of COTT:tTTI2-5r ^IBOIDTTCE. ABLE & ABI i"E, L.EES'VXLL.E, S. C. February 0.?3m. WM. PLATT, DEALER IN ?__ n..j. *ni; ._j r.i' ury mm, juuunoy ana nouons, NEARLY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, COLUMBIA, - S_ C. MAIN STREKT. We have received and have placed on our shelves one of the most beautifal as well as the most complete line ot : SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS ever shown in the citv. These are all standard goods trom the most reliable mauuftCturers and are recommended tor their stylish and nobby appearance and the beauty ot pattern A full line ot outing and dress goods of all descriptions, as well as lovely creations in fashionable sprmgind summer millinery. Come and see th^se goods belore purchasing, i will make it to your interest to do so. October, 'J.?3m. ; I