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mbm The Lexington Dispatch, Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. G., as second class matter. G. M. Harjian, Editor and Publisher. Circulation, 2,003. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. Wednesday, May 17,1905. We Bee it stated by our Orange burg, Aiken aDd other exchanges that there is a proposition on foot to dismember Lexington county in order to form a bran new county the name of which has not yet been definitely settled. The proposition is to take a part of three township from Lex"Rnll Swamn. Black Creek ? r- ? and some part of Chicquepin with other territory from Orangeburg and Aiken counties to make up the constitutional requirements as regards area and taxable values. At the very threshold this new county proposition is met with internal strife. There are three little ambitious towns each striving to become the couaty seat and in this they are not to be censured as it is commendable in the citizens of any community to strive to better their condition. But what we went to say is that there is no neceseity whatever for the formation of the proposed new county. Not even the stereotyped plea of convenience can be used as an argument for its establishment. There are many reason that might be mentioned in support of this contention of a self evident fact, but it it would be a woeful waste of prescions tirne^ and valuable space do so at t the present stage of the agitation^ And, furthermore, unless there! has been a radical change recently in the sentiments of our people, they, as a rule, do not desire to -^ake, desert or leave their grand old mother. In Lexington were they born and in { Lexington do they desire to lay down and die where their bones can mingle with the dust of their ances ors under they shadows of the protecting wings of one common mother?LEXINGTON. Another thing to be considereded in this connection is the increase of taxes. All the statistics available go to show that the taxes in the smaller counties are considerable higher than those in the larger countiee, while protection to life and property is not as great. There is no convenience whatever to the people and the condition of the roads and bridges are not improved. We already have too many counties now and there no use , . i for any more. On May 14th Chicago witnessed one of the biggest labor demonstrations ever seen in this country. Marching with muffled drums and draped banners more than 2.000 union men followed the body cf George S. Pierce, a striking teamster, who was killed by a deputy sheriff, from his home to the Union station. The men marched four I abreast and each wore on his coat I lapel a white button with this inscription in black: "We mourn the , loss of a murdered brother." Columbia sportsmen are becoming ] wrought up over the persistent | practice of persons having not the fear of the law before their eyes and dynamiting fish in the rivers and streams adj icent to Columbia. It is .< alleged that the best fishmg places have been completely ruined and fish are being killed by the hundreds , by the use of dynamite and toe nowi , that goes up is long continued and. j the kicks are vigorous and oft re- , peated. If this unlawful practice is not immediately stopped some- i body is going to get in trouble. j - i The State Board of Health has passed a compulsory vaccination rule, requiring all persons who do not reside within the limits of any incorported city or town shall be vaccinated and revaccinated by the duly appointed agents of the State Board of Health. Failure to comply with this rule is a fine of $100 or 30 days in jail. Jeffries, the champion heavyweight pugalist of the world, has been knocked out by rheumatism and ; malaria. mmammmammmKmmmmammammmmmmmmmmm The editor of the Columbia Evening Record is getting hot under the collar because the loDg expected r naval battle between Russians and Japs has not taken place. Keep cool, neighbor, the weather is most too warm to become excited over such a trivial matter as that. Whether or not there has been much reduction in the cotton acreage, two things are certain, the grass and the scarcity of reiisble Help to work the crop, promises to reduce the production. A careful calculation made by Theodore H. Price to the New England Cotton Manufacturers association, shows that the actual cost of producing cotton is 6 95 cents per pound. The trustees of the McKinley national memoral association has accepted a design for a mausoleum for the body for the late President McKinly. The tomb will cost $50,000. It has been almost definitely set4'*J U mn/tnmonf. UtjU liittt i LLV nauipuuu uivuuamvmv will be placed on the capifcol grounds in Columbia. This seems to be the wish of the subscribers. Tillman Wetherall, a robust, reckless negro prisoner in the county jail of Anderson secured a pistol in some manner and committer3 suicide by shooting himself. Senator B. R. 'Tillman, who has been in Atlanta for treatment of a nervous affection, has returned to his home in Trenton, apparently cured. President D. B. Johnson has our thanks for an invitation to attend the commencement exercises of Withrop College, Jun? 4 6 r\? ?: n n.*Un~ vjreu. ma&imu \jtulucz., wd uuuou patriot, is dying as the result of an operation for a complication of a heart and kidney trouble. ^ \ Kileuea volcano on the island Qawii is in active eruption and throwing lava into the air. Over six thousands children are attending the citj schools of Columbia. No news has been received at St. Petersburg from Bojestvensky. Mrs. Amick Dead. One by one the old inhabitants are passing off the mortal stage of action and are going to that country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Daily are we reminded that our stay in this beautiful world is but transitory and that there is a nobler and a better life beyond the "narrow sea." Just last week we were called upon to announce the death of an aged resident of this town and scarcely had the dowers faded upon her new made grave that we are called upon again this week bo annouce the departure of another mother in Iereal. Mrs. Kezia C. Amick, who resided near Amick's Ferry, died from dropsy in the 75th year of her age last Wednesday. Mrs. Amick was one of those kindly old souls that everybody loved and respected And carried upon her shoulders the joys and sorrows of the community where she bo long resided. In all her suffering she murmured no word of complaint and was resigned to the Master's will whether suffering from the affections of the body or enjoying bhe peace and consolation of the heavenly messenger. She leaves three sons as follows: Messrs. Jeff, Pierce and Tom Amick to keep fresh her memory. The interment was in the family burying ground. Special School Tas Election. Notice is hereby given that an election will by held May 20th, 1905, at Peiion, S. C, for the purpose of voting on a special levy of two [2] mills, on all taxable property in School District No. 25, [Peiion] for school purposes. Polls will open at 7 a. m. and close at 4 p. m., as required by law for holding such elections. D. R. Kneece, Clerk Board Trustees, School District No. 25, Lex. Co., S. C. May 8, 1905-2*28 MMlflf The season's first cold J may be slight?may yield to early treatment, but the next cold will hang on longer; it will be more troublesome, too. Unnecessary to take chances on that second one. Scott's Emulsion is a preventive as well as a cure. Take SCOTT'S EjHOLSi when colds abound and you'll have no cold. Take it when the cold is contracted and it checks inflammation, heals the membranes of the throat and lungs and drives the cold out. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOfflVE, Chemists 409>4I5 Pearl Street, Xew York 50c. and $1.00 All druggists Card of Thanks. Permit us, Mr. Editor, to use ths medium of your columns, to return our siDcere aud heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends "who so faithfully ministered to the needs and necessities of our beloved mother during her last illness. May heaven's choicest and richest blessings rest and abide with them God bless each and every one of them will be the constant prayer of. Piearce Amick. Jeff Amick. Tom Amick. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse ic the Children's Home in New York, cure feverishness, bad stomach, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. Over 30,000 testimonials. They never fail. At all druggists, 25c. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 29 Fleeing to the Ocean. St. Petersburg, May 16.?A dis patch from Harbin states that newspaper correspondents and military attaches who have been following the armies in Manchuria have all departed for the coast. The opinion prevails that a battle will be fought in the very near future on the ocean and the correspondents and attaches have hastened their departure in order to be in a position to get the first news of the struggle. The Agencie Kusse has received a message from Saigon, which says the fieets of Kojesfcvensky and Nebogattff have united. Congressman Lever to Speak. Bamberg Herald May 11th. Congressman A. F. Lever is to make the address at the closing exercises of the Bamberg graded school- Mr. Lever is an orator of talent and reputation. For a while he bad the unique distinction of be- ing the youngest member of the House of Representatives. He has been a very useful representative of his district in congress. He is a member of the committee on agriculture, one of the most important congressional committees. Mr. Salley has been very fortunate in the selection of the speaker for the closing exercises. The closing exercises will be held at 12 o'clock on Thursday, June 1st. Obituary. Died, January 11, 1905, in the city of Columbia, S. C, Mrs. Mary McPherson, at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 23 days. She was the wife of William McPherson who preceded her to the spirit land many years ago. She was the mother of 10 children, grandmother of 33, great-grand-mother of 2. She was brought to Irene and laid to rest beside some of her loved ones. By request the writer conducted the funeral service which was delayed until the first Sunday in May, 1905. Well can it be said that she did many kind deeds of love aDd charity. Now we hope her work is over aDd she rests from her labors. ART. FINAL DISCHARGE. j "jVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ! i\ till persons interested that I will I apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge of Probate in and for rhe County of Lexington, State of South Carolina, on the 2nd day of June, 1905, for a final discharge as Executor of the Estate of Susanna Dreher. deceased. WM. H. DREHER, Executor. May 2, 1905. 4w29. Notice. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1^1 no pauper or indigent person will be received by the Steward of the Poor House unless author.zed in writing bysome member ot the Board of County Commissioners. jL. J. LANGFORD, Supervisor of Lexington County. May 2, 1905. 3w28. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS barbecue with refreshments, at Gilbert (Lewiedale), S. C.. on July 4th, 1905: Prominent speakers will be present to entertain the crowd. A first class band will furnish music for the occasion. Everybody is cordially invited to attend and enjoy the day. P. E. HAMMOND, WILLIE H. DONLY, JR. May 3rd, 1905. 9w34. Fourth of July Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue and refreshments at Steadman, S. < ., on July 4th, 1905, to which everybody is cordially invited and eujoy a happy time and a good dinner prepared by an ax^ert cook. There will be amusements for both old and joung. Come and see. C. P. MITCHELL. H, J. BURGESS. May 3. 1905- " 9w34. 1 MAKE I HOME j HAPPY GOOD MUSIC WILL DO THIS ? Yon want a sweet toned < \ Piano, or you may prefer a ; S fine Organ. ) ? We Represent the Standard j < Makes. j } ' Our prices and terms will ap- < ( peal to you. Call on or ad- ) ) dress ) Malone's Music House. . ; In Opera HOuse Block, J Colnml>ia, S. C. j > Established 20 years, ? |* Pianos and Organs, j DR. W H. TIMMERMAN, U. X. ( President. "V E. F. STROTHER, Attorney. Citizens Bank With a Capital Sto< is open for the transaction of a general ba at 4 per cent, per annum interest payable < burglar insurance and bonded offices make a liberal share of public patronage and gu ment. Directors?Dr. W. H. Timmerman, Dr. P. Timmerman, W. C. Cartledge, Isaac E( D. HAH g DEALER IN 5 General 1 I Merchandise, i 5 Corner Main and New Street, $ 8 Opposite Confederate g 8 Monument, g ^ Lexington, - - S. C. 8 DO YOU WANT | S FURNITUIE? I I take pleasure in informing1 my 9 customers and the public gener ally that I have opened a first J i % class line of # I S FURNITURE t i e of all kinds in connection with * my other business. My expenses are light and I can afford to sell ? 9 cheap. See niv stock before buying # T. HAYNE WILLIAMS, t IRENE. S. C. I Grove'.' I has stood the test 25 years I bottles. Does this record c B Enclosed with every be Don't Get the W rang Impression] I r\T* X I; : Matthews-Bouknight Co j; Because the GRIND STONES and TOOTH PICKS are at the front. These are very j , i useful articles and the prices are away j i i down because they have been ground out 1 to a ! ! i ! - 3 All we ask is an opportunity and well L 2 show you an immense stock of 1) General Merchandise,! ' ' V I | , Ion which the prices have been served in ; I like manner; goods that are not only made ! ) to sell, but made for service. a We are constantly replenishing our I stock and are always prepared to serve | you in the latest and most up-to-date j| styles on the market, and at Bock Bottom ? Prices. I MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS. [ Let us make you an offer on ir ICcoa-Xitr^ rxcducs, | Matthews-Booknigbt Co., LEESVILLE, S. C. . ^TTNTTER w. C. CARTLEDGE, i mmm x, RnnzFR 'ice President. Cashier. ' lllUlilULili U uuuiiL119 A. C. JONES, Assistant Cashier. of Batesburg sk of $30,000.00, j We have on hand a large and well seI lected line of nking business. Time deposits received I COFFINS AND CASKETS, arantee fair dealing and courteous treatin all sizes and styles cheap. Come and M. U. Boatright, U. X. Gunter, Dr. W. I examine our stock when in need of anyiwards, W. K. Shealy, J. F. Kneece. j tiling in our line. We can fill any bill 1 in 30 minutes after order is received. 5 II?. A ! 5 new spring suns,; | HATS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, i NECKWEAR AND SHOES, J FOR DRESS AND FOR WORK. J \ EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED AS REPRE- i 5 SENTED. 5 i | P. C, PRICE & CO., I J 1001 Gervais Street, ^ J COLUMBIA. - S. C. J &vwvwwwwvw^wwww5 > Tasteless Chill Tonic 1 Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million 1 ^ aMtfai te% vow 7 No Cure. No Pay. 50c. I /A IUV1 AV w ^ ? , ^