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Changes of a1! regular advertisements allowed once a month and all additional changes charge for extra. All changes and new advertisements must be in not later than Mondav afternoon For any further information call on or address. G. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, April 20,1904. Look Out! t B@"Tbe Dispatch will be sent to only prompt paving subscribers in the future. We are mailing bills from time to time to those who aie indebted to this cffioe and if to attention is paid to same in a reasonable time the accounts will be placed for collection. \ When we condemned the act providing for the establishment of school libraries we were of the opinion that it was wroDg in principle, because it took a portion of the money from the free public schools thereby crippling them to the extent of the money used for library purposes. We are of the same opinion-still. Tru^, the amount involved for this particular purpose is small, yet, if these small c* leaks are not, stopped in their incipiency they will soon become so large as to pass beyond the control of those at the head of the school system Many of the rural schools cf the county have recently passed through a bitter experience in ut-ing the public school funds for a purpose other than that intended by law in the purchase of chart?, and so or, and had not the courts relieved them of the burden of the debt, the schools would have had either to cl^ae their * doors for an indefinite period or run on short time, either of which events would have been detrimental to the educational interest of the children attending those schools. Again were the first cost of these so called libraries the odIy expense to be considered then, while the wisdom cf establishing them is doubtful, yet the use of the school fund for this purpose could be condoned on the hypothesis that one child out of a given number might take advantage of the school library and burn the midnight pine knot io search of that knowledge which it failed to find at school by reason of the misappropriation of - the public funds so that the trustees could not employ a teacher corope tent to impart such information. But like an endless chain, the expense of keeping them up and other incidentals,goes on and oo, or the library drops io pieces by the weight of its own -age. We are not oppose to libraries but we do oppose Ihe proposition of > using the public school fund for their purchase and maintenance at the expense and to the ii jury of the rural schools. We have considered the article of "Jay l'ea," and as painful as the result may be, have arrived at the contusion that he dosen't know what he is talking about. Ia the first place we are not opposed to libraries a9 stated above, but do oppose the use o? any portion of the public money that should by law go to the rural * * # A 1 _ ? I 1? 8CD0018, lor ice purcuape 01 uoukb i that bat few of the scholars are advanced sufficiently to understandiugly digest, and in the secord we do not favor the establishment of academic schools at the expense of the o'd field, or more correctly, the rural j schools. Oar contention is that ii these schools have more funds than they can use under present conditions then it would be better to use it in the employment of better teachers, in extending the length of the sessions, in bndding moie comfortable school houses, for the purchase of text books for tne uee of children of indigent, indolent or indifferent parents or the establishment of academic schools rather than in the purchase of trashy books whose heroes and heroines appeals to the passions rather than to intellectual sensibilities of the reader. We have had our say, the law is as it is writ and consrquently a discussion of the subject at this time is self evident out of place we, therefore dismiss the subject and pass on to something more timely and interesting. Next Saturday, the V'6:d, inst, tne Democratic clubs of the county are called to assemble at their usual place of meeting for the purpose of re-organizing for the campaign of 1904, and the election of delegates ?oDe for each 25 members of a club and one fcr a majority fraction thereof?to a convention which will assemble at this place on Monday, May 2nd. The purpose of this County Convention is to elect eight delegates to a State Convention, which is called to meet in Columbia on May 18th for electing delegates to the National Democratic Convention and to transact such other business as the Convention may see proper. As there are issues at stake, in which each individual voter is concerned, it becomes the duty of every Democratic voter in the county to attend his club meeting next Satur day in order that there may be a full and free entercbange of opiDioD, aDd for the further reason that, the majority may prevail over the convention methods of making nominations. We earnestly urge each and every Democrat to be prompt in his attendance upon bie club meeting. This is a personal matter and appeals directly to the patriotism of the individual. Col. Wilie Jones, as chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee has broken tbe record, in that his sunshiny disposition and diplomacy has succeeded in melting the stony heart of the railroad corporations aDd for the first time in the history cf political conventions, reduced railroad rates to Columbia, for the occassion of the meeting of the State Democratic State Convention in May, have been secured. The rate fixed is one and one-third first class limited fare, plus 25 cents, (minimum rate 50 cents) in the sale of round trip tickets to Columbia, and return from all points within the State of South Carolina. Augusta, G*, is included in this concession. These round trip tickets are restricted to one continuous passage in each direction and will be sold May 16th, 17th and 181b, with fiaal limit May 21. Politics are hot in the Second Congressional district. The fire*, primary to nominate a candidate to succeed the late lamented Congressman Croft, will be held next Saturday, the 23rd inst., and the second if found necessary, on May 2ad. The candidates are: T. G. Croft, of Aiken; L J. Williams, of Edgefield; Senator S. G. Mayfield, of Bamberg; and J. 0. Patterson, of Barnwell. Prof. E S. Dreher, of Lexington county, has for the tenth time been elected Superintendent of the city Bcbools of Columbia His management has been brilliant and very acceptable to the board of School / 1 " J L ' ' t " \jomniiS8icuere, ami ijjs reeiecuon is conclusive evidence that his services are appreciated by the board. Cures Blood Poison. Cancers, Ulcers. If you have offensive pimples or eruptions, ulcer3 an any part of the body, aching bones or joints, falling hair, mucous parches, swollen glands, sk'n itches and burns, sore lips or gums, eating, festering sores, sharp guaging pains then you suffer from serious blood poison or the beginning of deadly cancer. You may be permanentlv cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B ) made especially to curp the worst, blcod and skin diseases. Heals everv sore or ulcer, even deadly cancer, stops all aches and pains and reduces all swelliugs. Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs and scales, pimples, running sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggist, $1 00 To prove it cures, samples of Blood Balm sent, free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent in sealed letter. Given $25. In his case against the county, Mr. Joe Harman yesterday was given $25 for damages to a mule sustained last year while crossing Merritt's bridge on the Edisto. The case was tried in Magistrate Bradford's court, before a jury of which Mr. Frank George was the foremau. DEMOCRATIC (MB XtfTiSGS. I ROOT'S STORE Democratic Club will meet at Crout's Store, Saturday. Aprii 23. at 3 p. m. S. S. Lindler, ?. C. OAK GROVE Democratic Club will meet at Oak Grove oil Saturday. April 23, at 3 o'clock p. id., lor the purpose of reorganizing and electing delegates to the county convention. All the members are urged to at tend. J. Keily Day, Chairman, C0NG*REE CLUB. This club is called to meet at New Brookland on Saturday. April 23, at 8 o'clock p. m. J. D. Senn, President. FORK CLUB. In obedience to the order of the Chairman of the County Demo^ritic partv, the Lower Fork Democratic club will meet at Nate's School House, Saturday, April 2 5. at 3:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend to reorganize and elect delegates to the county convention. It. B. Barr, President. C. 5. Huffman, Secretary. PLAT! SPRINGS Democratic Club will meet at Gaston on April 23, at 3 p. m. George W. Pound. President. BLACK CREEK. The members of Black Creek Democratic Clob are requested to meet at C. R Rish's, on Saturday, April 23. at 3 p. m., lor the purpose ot reorganizing, the election of officers for the next two years and the election of delegates to the couuty convention. J. F. Lylee, Secretary. BATESBURG Tlamnr?ratir>. Hlnh u-ill iriPAt at Ratfishnm on Saturday, April 23, at 3pm, for the purpose of reorganizing;, electing a member of the county executive committer delegates to county convention and attend to other matters of importance. All members will phase attend. W. B Hite, President. W. S. Hite, Secretary. RED BAHX \ Democratic Club No. 2. will meet at Irene on Saturday, April 23, at 4 o'clock. G. T. Taylor. Secretary. PEAK. The Peak Clnb will meet at Peak on Saturday, April 23rd, 11.01 at 3 o'clock p. m. D. L. Mayer, President. James H. Hope, Secretary. LEESVILLE. By order of the President, the members of the Leesville Democratic club are requested to attend a meeting to be held in leesville, at 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoou, April 23rd, for the purpose of organizing and electing delegates to the eouaty convc-uiion. D. L Gunter, Secretary. PIJJEY WOODS. Piney Woods Democratic club will meet at Piuey Woods school house Saturday, April 23, at 3:30 p. m. J. J. Cannon, President, C. S. Matthews. Secretary, HOLLOW CREEK. Hollow Creek club No. 1, will meet at Bovlston Academy, Saturday, April 23, at 3 o'clock p. m. w A. Leapbart, President. G. A Kaminer. Secretary. SANDY RUN. PursuaDl to a call of the County Chairman, Sandy Run Democratic eluo will meet at Red Store Saturday. April 23. at 4 p.m. The clab will be re-organized, delegates elected to attend the Countv Convention to assemble at Lexington C H , Monday, the 2nd day of May prox. A full attendance is desired. N. B Wannamaker, President. BALLENTINE. Club will meet at Ballentine on April 23, at 3 o'clock p. m. s. F. Sbeaiy, President. J. W. Shealy, Secretary. HILTON. In obedience to an order of the Chairman of the Democratic party of Lexington county, Hilton Democratic club is hereby requested to meet at Hilton. S. C , Saturday. April 23rd, at 3 o'clock p. m., to re-organize and elect delegates to the County Convention. J. C. Fulmer, President. John S. Derrick, Secretary. LEXINGTONThe Lexington Democratic club is hereby called to meet at LexiDgton court house on April 23rd, 19U4. at 3 o'clock p. m. All the members are urged to attend. C. M. Ehrd, Pres. Frank W, Shealy, Sec. LONG BRANOH. m? t\ . . 1.1 _ J* T y ine JJemocraue ciuo 01 r-iong jiriren will assemble at Lone: Branch school house oa Saturday. April 23rd, at 3 o'clock p. m. i Done by order. P. B. Qualtlebaum, Chairman. SUMMIT. A meeting of the Summit Democratic club is called lor Satnrda-., April 23, 1304, nt 4 o'clock p. m.. lor the purpose of re orgauiz ng and electing delegttes to the county convention. A lull attendance is requested K. E. Shealy, Sec. Surveying. To the People of Ltxington County: I AM MOW LOCATED AT LEXINGton, S. C., and will be glad to do any surveying for the people. I can do such work in a competent manner and will obey any calls with promptness. J. F. LYLES. April 13, 1804.- 3m. QUEEN OF ACTRESSES PRAISES PE RU NA. QKK>00<>0<K>0^^^ 1 j MISS JULIA MARLOWE. ? Q oooooooo-oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc-ooooooooo^ In :i recent letter t<> The Peruna Meui-t tion for tHe nerve centers. Properly dicir.e Co., Miss Julia Marlowe of New i gested food furnishes theso reservoirs of York City, has the following to say of life with vitality which leads to strong, IVruna: steady nerves, and thus nourishes life. "I am glad to write my endorse- Pcruna is in great favor among woment of the great remedy, Peruna, mon? especially those who have vocaas a nerve tonic. I do so most tions that aro frying to the nervous s> s. ,, , ?, , tern. Peruna furnishes the lasting inheartily. ? Julia Marlowe. t. , .. . , ^ vigoration for the nerves that such peoXervousness is very common among ' pje go much need. Thousands of testiWomcn. fliis condition i> due to anemic nionials from women in all parts of ner\e center.-. 1 he nerve centers are {jie niteel States are being received toe reservoirs of nervous vitality. These every year. Such unsolicited evidence corner.- become Moonless for want of ! surc]y proves that Peruna is without an projvi nutrition. 1 hi. ? i> especially U uc CqUai as a nerve tonic and a vital inin Che spring season. Kvery spring a yi^orator. host of invalids are produced as the di- D ? ~ , 1 Buv a bottle of Peruna today. reel resuit ot weak nerves. ... , , . ?.. . 1 ,r, . , . . . . , . If you do net receive all the oeneI ins could he easilv obviated bv tHe .. , nso of i Vruna. Pcruna strikes at the i f,ts{rom that you root of the dMieulty by correcting the I ^cucu' w i diirc.-tioti. Digestion furnishes nutri-i lumbus, Ollio. $10,000 forfeit if we cannot produce the original letter and signature of above testimonial which well demonstrates its full genuineness. LEXINGTON. S. C. CAPITAL FOIilt PER OEIVT. \ TWO ] per annum, payable quarterly ou Savings Deposits. ) per annum, payable quarterly on Ch ^COUNTY AMD TOWN DEPOSITORY. PRC8SPT AND CURTSO! f Edmunds, f * THE HUB, * $ I FINE CL0THIN&! Sf I V SHIRTS, COLLARS, FURNISHING GOODS. | ALSO I ! Ladies Suits,! $ SHIRTS AND WHITE GOODS. !$j <?> I ? EVERYTHING A I,AI>Y WEEPS: | I NOTIONS OP ALL KINDS. | 1 K I.) M U N 13 S. | |jjj COLUMBIA, S. C. ? John is. st si asst. ! Trespass Notice. i / i WITH - j i IX PERSONS ARE POSITIVELY Frank's Jobbing House, j 1122 MAIN ST, COLUMBIA, I passing through. hauling wood or straw, xt . t% , x> T i. yi i oi ! upon aiivof niv lands situated in Ltxingtou I Next Door to R. L. Brvan s Book Store. 1 ? . ,4. ,J7 | - j couu'v. State ot South Carolina. InsEXTENDS A CORDIAL I\"YI CATION pHssers will be prosecuted to the fullest txto bis Lexington tr'.ends to call and ' tent of the lawsee him when in the city. He will be pleas- j HENRY WALTER SEAY. ed to show them the Nobbiest line of i March 18, 1904. 4w20. Clothing. Gent's Furnishings, Neckwear j and Hats in Columbia APril i!Mt- 4'*23- | WANTED?SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS | persons iu each state to travel f or bouse Eft P? fill established eleven years and with a large El K P la R I 8 Rfa is R E? capital, to call upon merchants and agents L'I3? S ? W. Ml for Hncce-sfnl and profitable line ~Perman*nt engagement Weekly cash salary ? ? - -- ? .? T.f o,,,! U11 truut-lina fTiifiKPs :md hnti'l 1510 SEain S- , CclumlJia, 5. C. bills advanced in cash each week. ExperOFF1CE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 2 p. in., and ience not essential. Mention references jrom 3 to 0 p. in. | and enclose self-addressed envelope. The January 23, 1901?tl. National, 332 Dt-arboru St.. Chicago. 30 i AlOlMITS. ^ All announcements under this head will be charged for at the rate of $3, positively cash in advance, for the Round Trip. The cards to be confined to a simple announcement. FOR SOLICITOR. I am a candidate tor Solicitor ot' the Fitth Judicial Circuit in the coming election and will abide the result ot the pri marv. S MeG SIM KINS. n? rw i i m i^m ? ? - % FOR SHERIFF. * I herebv annuicc invself a candnlito for the cilice ot t-herilf of Lexingtoi county, subject to the ruies governing the Democratic Prim try Kle^t-on. I p: henry corley. i FOR AUDITOR. ^ I Lerebv announce unseif as a candidate 1 or the ollice of County Auditor, subject to the action of th- Derooor?tic t rim \r . M. PICKENS LfNDLER I Asan 1 IT | I .IIARLES (E LV, I ' i I li? Lis A? | ? * % Real Estate & Insurance I > iSr St 9I2.1, Gervais Street, * 5 " * * COLUMBIA, - - - S. C. * t- * * st * -5? * * * ??> * * X * 5 5 St * ? * ST * * * I Farms Wasted. I Sr $ St 3r | If you have Farming, g | Timbered or Mineral g | Land for sale, and wish * g to sell, write me, giving * * descriotion and orice- ; ! CHA8L.KELLY. I .< | REAL ESTATE AGENT, | 8 COLUMBIA, - - S. C. 1 -v- ? *ji April 50 -]y * * * $30,000.00. \ PER ( EiM, ecking depo.-its ou mimimum amoontof $200 US ATTENTION GUARANTEED.-?* ^ * v- v v $ ? Z- v- ?*??#??? ^ ^ ? i i v v i v ok I J A T j T, Iv T r\ i j ? . j J j it- 5 A * llemeinber we are ready to serve joq at all times with Drugs and * ^ Medicines of the very best quality. ^ $ PerHiinery. Soaps, and Toilet Arti- * * cles, Eyeglasses to tit every * . | * e>f!" International Stock ^ J ? Food. Patent Medicines. 2 I * PAINTS AND OILS. | M Window Glass. % ^ * -STATIONERY A SPECIALTY - \ *r Agents for Nannerly's Fine Can- i& & dies. A lot of Early Amber and * * Orange Cane Seed jast received. Call ^ * and see us. .5. CROSSON DRUG CO. j , | LEESVILLE, S. C. % i 9 e m ! NOTICE. A LL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS j\. against the Estate of Jesse H. L?raits, deceased.. will present the sim?. properly J attested, and those indebted to the said EsI tate wili make pavment on or helore the i 1st dav of Mar. l'JOl. to the undersigned. M MRS. ESSIE I>. DRAFFS. 0 Administratrix. April G. 19i:4. 3w24. ! BEESWAX WANTED" ^ | IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES i TT'K WILL PAT THE HIGHEST MAR- B? Y Y ket price tor clean an 1 pare Beesvrax. Price governed by color and conditioD. ' TIU-: llA/AAK, Election Notice. NrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT b> authority of the Board of Trustee ? of School District No ;U, an election is ordered to be h?-M in said School Dis- . trict oa May 7. 1901, for the purpose of A submitting to the qualified electors thereof ^ the question of voting a special 2 mill tn tor school purposes W. A. DERRICK Chairman. GEORGE W. ROUND, Clerk. April 20. 1004. Jw.tl, 4