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The Lexington Dispatch, Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. G. M. Harm an, 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 31, 1905. Free Bridges. We see that the talk of buying the Congaree and Broad river bridges and making them free to the traveling public, has been revived in some quarters in Columbia. According to the Record the business men of that city have at last realized the magnitude and importance of Lexington trade to the extent that they are willing to join in an effort to remove the barriers which have for these long years interrupted and impeded the trade of Lexington with : Columbia and vice verse. For a long time many of the merchants of the city have appreciated the trade of our people and have endeavored to increase its volume by advertising their wares in the Dispatch, and in this, notwithstanding the barriers between them, they have been successful. We are glad that this subject of freeing these bridges has been renewed and trust that good results ??il1 fallow from it. There is no vrm 4 V/A4V/ TV ?? ^ question about these toll bridges being a drawback to the closer and wider business relationship between the people of the city and those of Lexington. We have felt this drawback for sometime and our informa, tion is that the business men of Go lumbia have felt it to even a greater extent and hence we should all come together with a view of freeing those bridges at the earliest possible moment. These bridges could have been purchased at one time and the prices asked for them were considered reasonable by those in a position to judge the value of such utilities. We presume they are on the market today if the purpose is to make them free. B^it the question that confronts as is the way the purchase money is to be raised. We are confident that the Lexington people will never consent to vote bonds for this purpose, but they might be persuaded to vote a tax to meet their share of this purchase. But this, however, matter for future consi^ratioi^^^wiil probably receive proper time. There Ss aUothe2^bught inThis connection that is defMpiag of consideration because it iaj^iticabie and feasable. And. that Hr instead of buying the upper -or Broad riyer bridge, build on the piers near th^r site of the old Saluda factory aud enter Columbia over the Cbogaree bridge. This, in our judgmept, is,the better plan because it will be cheagjjg,'- more convenient, ' and, besides, iV will give our people * the advantage of both the Brookland and Columbia markets. The new county advocates are still laboring under the delusion that they are going to get a portion of Lexington territory to form the new county. Perhaps so and perhaps not. Oar information is that a large majority of the people living within the territory proposed to be cut off, are unalterably opposed to leaving Lexington. So mote it be. John C. Martin, the wealthy New York coal merchant, who has already given a fortune for the education of negro preachers, will endow a chair of divinity in Allen university and Benedict college, Colombia. This looks to us very much like an example of "love's labor lost." We understand that the State Board of Dispensary Directors are arranging to put in a bottling plant for the purpose of bottling the finer grades of whiskies, and will also install a sterilizing plant for use m connection with the bottles that are reused. It now seems that Emperor William, of Germany, will have a chance to put down the "Yellow Peril" as Bussia has again demonstrated her inability to do so. Miss Florence Nightingale, the great Crimean War nurse, celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday last Sunday. BBnnsnHanaBrancMEHnmwMMG-aston Sketches. To tbe Editor of the Dispatch: The cool weather has gone and the sun shines hot. Excellent weather and favorable to battle with Gen. Green and the farmers are making fall time. As, the days continue to come and go, Cupid has not been idle, but as a result of his mischief making, he succeeded in capturing the hearts of Arnold Sfcurkie and Miss Carrie Dowd, the same being made to beat as one by Notary Geo. W. Pound, on the eve of the 28th. May happiness be theirs through life and that spent in usefulness. nKt'Wron nf nnr esteemed JLUU uunuiv/w v* ? friend, A. B. Sharpe, gave him a feast of good things recently in the shape of a birthday dinner. Many thanks Mr. Sharpe for the kind ic/itation. "Klondike" will want to be treated thus. All partook of the nice edibles and the mail box was the recipient of cake, etc., on which the happy Felix family feasted heartily all for which we again thank the pretty givers at that home. The fields are golden with ripe grain in which may be seen the reapers and binders gathering the same, while in the distant perched upon a stamp bob-white, whistling a lonesome sound to his mate in the old field sage depositing her eggs. Mrs. G. A. Goodwin who has been spending some time with her sister, TLf-n O n Sfnrtio of "Rrnnkland. re nil CI* V/ v? MVUk *k?v V* -W cently returned and made glad the heart of our friend "Doc." Mrs. R. J. Fallaw, Sr., is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Kneece on Batesburg R. F. D. No. 1. May her visit be pleasant and enjoyable and soon return to anxious, loving hearts awaiting her at home. Mrs. R. M. Hufcto who has been, with her sister, Mrs. Robert Hall of Macedon, has returned. Mr. C. H. Hartley is on a few day's trip to the old home and friends in and around Batesburg. Mr. B. E. Craft, an obliging and popular young man, fills his place here behind the counter. Watrh the new county promoters, brother \ oters, and when the time comes, cast your vote so it may count for something. Realize that it means a great deal to your vital interest. Mr. J. E. Spires and Will Taylor will thrash wheat through here this season. The Felix family enjoyed some fine peaches, the first we've bad this season. They were in the mail box. Many thanks Mr. W. T. Smith, we hope you may come again and others follow your good example. With success I am, May 29,1905. Billy Felix. Children's Say Esercises. Batesburg Advocate. St. John's Methodist Sunday school, of Batesburg, has arranged to celebrate "Children's Day" Sunday morning June 11th, for which occasion Mr. Watson has invited Hon. F. H. Hyatt, superintendent of the Washington Street (Columbia) Sunday school, to deliver an address. Mr. Hyatt is probably the liveliest school worker in the State. His school now numbers about five hundred and is continually growing in interest. He is both an instructive and an entertaining speaker and very enthusiastic promoter of Sunday echool work. Mr. Hyatt has promised Mr. Watson not only to come himself for a talk, but to bring with him his Sunday school orchestra than which there is none better in the State. It is now reported that the naval battle has been fought and that the Japanese succeeded in destroying thirteen and capturing six vessels of the Russian fleet. Editor Aull, President of the South Carolina Press Association, is arranging for the annual jaunt. The trip will be to Oregon and from thence to San Francisco, CaL, and gives every promise of being a delightful as well 88 an enjoyable one. The vaudeville season has opened in Columbia and now Hyatt Park is a delightful resort for its citizens during these hot evenings. I CONTINUE ! ; 3 Those who are graining flesh | ' a and strength by regular treat- 1 g ment with g , 1 Scott's Emulsion [ ! should continue the treatment i i In hot weather: smaller dose c and a little cool milk with it will 2 do away with any objection 8 which is attached to fatty pro- 5 ducts during the heated g season. Send for free sample. * SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, ( 409-4:5 Pearl Street, New York. B 50c. and $i.00; all druggists. g Locals, Tomorrow, June 1st, is Ascension Day, and everybody is expected to go fishing on that day, but it is supposed that more fish will be caught from the land than from the water. Don't you need a plow, hoe, rake, or some other farming implement, if you do, tbon see the line carried by T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia, before you make your purchases. A thief entered the house of Mr. R. A. Barr at Gilbert, Monday- Dight and relieved hie puree of about $35. Mr. Barr is sick and in bed and tbe money was taken from the sick room. We are indebted to Mr. Jeff Amick for a copy of the Dispatch bearing date of May 17, 1876, containing many interesting articles of interest during those stirring times of the red shirts. Mr. W. Aug Shealy of Leesville, has been appointed secretary of the Historical Society of South Carolina, with office at Charleston. He. has entered upon the discbarge of his duties. Malone is the leading music dealer in Columbia. His pianos are noted for their sweetness of tone and vol ume of sound and his organs cannot < be surpassed. See his goods before you purchase. Mr. Anderson Shealy, who lives in the Barr neighborhood, sent us bis dollar for a renewal. We were sorry -to learn that he was quite feeble, being unable to strike a lick of work since last October. He was a faithful soldier and was a member of Co. K. Miss Beattie, who so successfully taught the Intermediate Department of the Palmetto Collegiate Institute in this place, during the past session returned to her home in Ivar, Anderson county, Tuesday of last week, carrying with her the best wishes of a host of friends. The Lorick & Lowrance Co., of Columbia, is one of the most reliable firms in that city. They are wholesale and retail dealers in field and garden seed, fruit jars and rubbers, groceries, &c., at reasonable prices. It is reported that Senator Tillman and bie daughter, Miss Lona, were slightly injured by the upset ting of his carriage while returning frr?m MmmpnAflmpnt exercises of I the Cc-Educatiocal Iostitute at Edgefield. jl: I ICE COLD ? I DRINKS | ' A 0F It q Any kind can be found -h at the R HBAZAAR FOUNTAIN [= *j ICE CREAM f* *j EVERY SATURDAY. f* H ? K ^j Ice and lemons always m on hand for sale, j/ 3 AT THE BAZAAR. |) xj |fc . I. .f \ ,-f \ ,-f. /f \ LEXINGTON MARKET, CORRECTED WEEKLY BY THE MERCHANTS. Bacon Hams, per lb 11 " Sides, " " 8 " Shoulders, " s Butter, per to .... 50 Eggs, per doz l3 Turkeys, per lb S a 10 Geese, perpr 70 a 80 Chickens, per head 15 a 35 Beeswax, per ft a 20 Beef, per to 10 a 12% Pork, " " 10 a 12% Tallow, per to 4 a 5 Lard, per to 10 Flour, per cwt ?75 a 325 Corn, per bu - so Peas, " oo Oats, " " 00 Fodder, per cwt 90 100 Sweet Potatoes, per bu ...... 80 Rice, per lb . 3 a 5 COTTON AND TURPENTINE. Cotton, Lexington market?3 Turpentine, Savannah market?74. Fourth of July Barbecue. TITE WILL FURNISH A FIRST tY class barbecue end re.'re.-hments at Stead man. S. on July 4ti>. 1905, to which everybody is < orcially invited and ?djov a happy time and a good dinner prepared by an axcert cook. There "will be amusements lor both old and young Come and see. C. P. MITCHELL. H, J. BURGESS. May 3, 1905. 9w3 l. | Pjanos and organs 1 } * Direct, from the Factory.^ ( QUALITY. | | We only represent PIANOS ; ( and ORGANS of unquestioned < ) reputation. The Pianos and t S Organs we sell will last a long > ( life time. ) THE TONE | ? of our Pianos and Organs are < ; as sweet as honey. / | OUR PRICES | S are low. quality considered, j < OUR TERMS \ s are easy so don't wait to feel j c ready, but buy now. Write us ( ) for catalogues and state which j S 3*ou prefer, an Organ or a ) I . Piano. Our low prices and s J easy terms will surprise you. I ) Address > Malone's Music House | COLUMBIA, S. C.. \ OUR LINE OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Flavoring Extracts, Eye Glasses, Stationery, .Rubber Goods, Picture Frames, Buggy and Wagon Paints, House Paints, Window Glass, Harness Oils, Turpentine, Linseed Oils, Varnish and Japans, are more complete than ever before. => OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT is in charge of N. M. Bogart, Pharmacist, who with his vast practical experience and a Graduate in Pharmacy, will always be glad to serve you. CALL AND SEE US. Crosson Drag Co., Leesville, S. C. Wedding Presents! Sterling silver, cut glass, fine china, clocks. A fine stock always on hand for vou to select from. If you can't come, send for our catalogue or telephone your order to us. Keep us in mind when wanting anything in Jewelry or Silverware. P. H, LACHICOTTE k CO., JEWELERS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C 'Phone 934 Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS wiih refreshments, at Gil bert (Lewitdale). S. C.. on July 4th, 2905: 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. d. e. hammond, willie h. donly, jr. May 3rd, 1905. 9w34. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, charleston, s. c. Entrance examinations will be held in the County Court House on Friday. July 7tb, at 9. a m. One free tuition scholarship, to each county of " f'nnntv k>oaia uaronua unoiu'-u uj Superintendent of Education and the Judge of Probata. Biard and furnished room in doortory, $10 a month. All candidates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Bo* ce scholarships, which pay $100 a ye<r. For further information and catalogue, address HARRISON1 RANDOLPH, President. I Grove' 9 has stood the test 25 year I bottles... Does this record B Enclosed with every h _ _ / ]Don't Get tie Wrong Impression I 0f I || Because the GRIND STONES and TOOTH j j J PICKS are at the front. These are very , | useful articles and the prices are away i a down because they have been ground out 1 to a 1 I All we ask is an opportunity and we'll !| ja show you an immense stock of ) General Merchandise! on which the prices have been served in ! like manner; goods that are not only made , i to sell, hut made for service. i 1 We are constantly replenishing our I stock and are always prepared to serve d you in the latest and most up-to-date 2 styles on the market, and at Rock Bottom | c Prices. 1 MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS. . I fl ' ! Let us make you an offer on t f) i Co"CLrLtr37- Produce, > piews-Boukniglit Co., 3 LEESYILLE, S. C. | 1^ SATS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, | j NECKWEAR AND SHOES, IFOR DRESS AND FOR WORK. ? EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED AS REPRE- J SENTED. 5 P, C. PRICE & CO,, | 1001 Gervais Street, K i COLUMBIA. S. C. J '? J^,j MSfNGEI I BOOZER V/ tj-lonrth. 1005. at inv residence, 4 ! miies sooth of Lewiedale, I will fnrr.i-h, as j TT1C"ni,T>T A T7VDC usual my annual barbecue. I:e usele--* u> I UJIilLIil AALIvu; say that I furnish a good cue as ever* bod? ; who have been to my cues will testify to j ... . SO the fact that my cues are up-to-date. Just i ~ ' for fun I will have on hand a moakev to I'. , , , dance, a photographer to take your pic- j i;a>eonhand a largo and well setnre, prominent speakers to tell you what j lected line ot is right or wrong, and the Bhck Creek < String Band, composed of 7 natural born j COFFINS AND CASKETS, musicians, to furnish music to make you j fmiiA ,-vno rtrtmp .ill and ! . , "* ' I ^atvsa onH ICtJi guuu . , w - ?^ t the lun. Special attention to ladies and ail sizes anu sryies ciie<:p. aixyjchildren J FftYE i examine our stock when 111 need 01 anyMav 30, 3905. 4w33' pd. thing in our line. We can fill any bill * in 30 minutes after order is received. Rojeetvensky monkeyed with Togo i Former Premier Sivela, of Spain, and now wishe3 be badn'fc done bo. j died in Madrid, on May 29. s Tasteless Chill Tonic ] s. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million I of merit appeal to you? No Core, No Pay. 50c. I ottle is a Ten Cents package of Grove's Blade Root Liver Pffls. J|