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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. Jt Sepresentsuue Beutspaper. ?otters bt-xinyiuu ana toe Borders uf ine frurroundtno ?aunties bihe a Blanket. VOL. XXXVI. * LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBEE 22, 1905. 3. Z GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPACT, 7 AT -w. s.moetcsttoet. XES., TOjL? . t?iiO MAIN STREET, COLOIKIA, ? ?. C. l&Ja Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October l3tf As Opea Letter. ? OFFICE OF COUNTY BOARD OF COiDdQSSIONERS, Lexington, S. C., Nov. 20, 1905. Rev. Joab Edwards, Leesville, S. C. r Dear Sir: Since seeing yon, I hare decided to answer your letter of the 11th inst. and permit the same to be publish so the people of the County can see for themselves whether or not I am doing what my oath of office requires me to do. I shall not make answer to the ungrounded and unfair insinuations in your letter P further than to make this statement: that the evil minded are themselves most apt to suspect others of evil. # Now as to the matter of ordering an election on "the question of 'Dispensary' or 'No Dispensary.'" In order that I may be the better understood, I will ' - "* ?* - ?'TTrwr? QUOS6 tilt; mw uu uuc ^ucsuv/u. - w yw the petition of one-fourth of the qualified r voters of each County for an election up. on either the^question of the establishment or the removal of Dispensaries therein \being filed with the County Supervisor of each County, he shall order an election submitting the question of "Dispensary" "No Dispensary" to the qualified voters of such County, which shall be conducted as other special elections &c." I do not propose to discuss the merits or the demerits of the law, but I,do propose to follow that law, as best I can, when a question comes before me to which it applies, as in this case. It will be seen from the law above quoted that the petition therein referred to must be signed by qualified voters and no one y eke, and those qualified voters on the petition must constitute one-fourth of 1 the qualified voters in the County. If 1 the law doesn't mean that, what does it mean? Does it mean that the Supervisor is to take any list of names and presume that they are all qualified voters in the absence of any showing to that effect? Then supposing that it begranted that all the names contained on a petition are the names of qualified voters, is the Supervisor to presume that they constitute one-fourth of the qualified voters of the County when the Registration Books show on their face to. the contrary?. I think not? I can't see how any fair minded man could. Let us suppose for the proposes of this letter that there was no Dispensary in this County and the question was that of whether or not we would vote one in, would*the good people of tliis County who favor prohibition sanction my action if I should order an election wheii no farther showing had been made than has been made in this case. To do so would be to set aside the clear purpose and intent of the law and every good prohibitionists would have a good right to complain. Then am I to disregard the law in one instance and live up to it in another? Not so. It is my purpose to enforce it in either event let come 'who may. And I here reiterate that I am T ready and willing to order the election as soon as the showing is made before me that the law requires should be made. A petition has been handed me containing 1317 names, at least purporting to have that: many, and there appears on the Registration Books of this County upwards of 6300 names, if my memory serves me right. No showing lias made to the effect that the names on the petiy tion are qualified voters. Am I to presume that they are? Am I also to presume that they constitute one-fourth of the qualified voters when the Regis traPnrtlrc fhof fliOTT dnn't-' Rp UUU J^WAj? OJ.1V n viicov V1JVJ V* *^V lair, Mr. Edwards, and look at both sides of This matter, comply with the law and get your election. Yon sliall have it if yon will only do that. * Remember also, Mr. Edwards, that I told yon I wonld meet yon in Lexington any day yon wonld name for the purpose of going over these names and learning whether or no they were qualified voters. I promised yon, and any of those who favor the election being ordered, all the assistance I could render in the matter. Yon have not seen fit to avail yourself of that opportunity, yet I will give yon another chance r.nd- will again make yon the same proposition. I do not make it to yon alone, but to any, and all, who are desirous of having this election ordered. The law doesn't require me to hunt up this evidence, but that the good people may see that I am not biased in the matter, I am willing to render what assistance I can in an effort to determine the truth of the matter. Surely, Mr. Edwards, yon are not afraid of the trntli? If yon are not, then come ahead and lets yon and I and others as"MEET KB AT TAPP'S.^ _ HATS' S H ORFSS GOODS. ? H I RAIN COATS. | ill STYLISH FURS. % If MEN'S FURNISHINGS. % Everyb and eve Are yoi special certain what the truth of this matter is. Just one little quotation from your letter Mr. Edwards and I am done. It is with reference to what is sufficient evidence of a man being a pualifted voter. You say: "Just so a man's name is on the Registration Book he is a qualified petitioner". Eminently correct, unless there is some showing to the contrary. So also are all the names on the Registration Books presumed to be the names of qualified voters, unless there is some showing to the contrary. Don't you think so, Mr. Edwards? If you do think so, then get one-fourth of that number, as the law requires, and we will have the election. Let it be understood that I have but one purpose in view and it is to carry out the law, according to my oath of office; and I desire to assure all who are interested in this matter that I will do nothing more nor less. I hope I am understood. I am, Verv respectfnllv," * L. J. LANGFORD, ' Supervisor. Peals Dots. The Masons met on last Saturday night The a<eting was largely attended, more so than it has been for some time. Hon. A. F Lever was present and other men of note. The Knights of Pythias will be organized here on the 22nd. Quite a number are contemplating unitiDg with this order. I think they are wise in doing so if they can secure good men-at the head. Mr. Olin Stuck is now honoring the town wiih his presence We welcome Olin and hope he will stay among ui. Mr. Eugene Stuck left not long since to accept a position at Lena as telegraph operator. Eugene is certainly missed in this town, bat *'where there is a loss there is again." Mr. Foster Yarborough, a very popular young man of Jenkinsville, visited his sister, Mrs. J. H. Bushardt, not long since. The school is progressing rapidly under the skillful management of Miss Lilla Martin. of Donalds, who seems-to giv6 perfect satisfaction. Luring her time here she has won many friends of both sexes Miss Lilla Epttng. of Newberry, a most popular lady, is visiting her niece, Mrs. A. ?. Eargle. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bushardt and sister, Miss Lizzie Yarborongh, have received an invitation to the marriage of Miss Snssie Mae Lyies to Mr. William McCravery Mobley. of Columbia, which takes place in the First Baptist church of that city, and we hope to be able to attend both marriage and reception. With best wishes to the editor, B. November 13th. 1905. Gilbert Items. Cool and damp-not enough rain to do much good. The weather has been real fine for gathering and most of the crops are now housed The rur-xl it spec tor **as here yesterday and w:nt cv=r route four from this place. It is beaeved this route will be accepted as it covers territory now practically without mail convenieaces. Mr. and Mrs. J. ?. W. Sease went from here to Columbia yesterday that Mrs. Sease might have Xray treatment, but the machine being out of running order, she hud to return without treatment. The parsonage seems to be here. All that is wanting now to keep it away will be some t acting, which will hardly be done. The Lutherans of this pastorate are about as strong financially as they are in any other charge in tue State. The Editor of the Dispatch and Treasurer Sheaiy were here Saturday evening and. both were Kept very busy receiving the dollars. One to run the county expenses and Ihe other to expend to the vounty. Mr. Long, carrier for R |F. D. 1.. has movtd into town where we welcome him. not only as one of Uncle Sam's boys, but as one of our best country boys. Hope he will find it pleasant hei e among ns As you have so^ many doctors in your town send one of them down here that he may ei joy living in a healthy community. There is no doctor nearer than Lee9ville s uce Dr Dratts is unable to see a few comp:aiats and accidents S. "The Funny Fellows, of New York " will present their original j inu-ocal comedy?specialty?entertainment at the Lexington Opera House next Saturday evening, mtrodu ring music, singing, dancing and specialties. Ten great characters. r rices, 25 35 and ?0 cents. Reserved seats ou sale Friday and Saturday at j the store ot E. G. Dreher & Co. You are invited to visit the Bazaar and see the many thmge in stock. ody has been, waiting o jrybody seemed anxiou i ? Come, let us show 3 sale. The best values Swansea News. The remains of Mr. Melton Neese, who died ot the Colnmbia hospital Friday, were interred at the Neese burying ground today. The untimely death ot this yonng man has ca t a gloom over our community where he was raised and had many friends He leaves four brothers and two sisters all of whom live near here save his ypnnger brother, who lives in Roanoke. Va. The latter arrived last night from Virginia. Mr. Neese has been at ho.ue for only about two months after an absence of tonr years in the service of the United States' navy. Since his return he has been living in Columbia, which place he had decided to make his home. The Qu rterly Conference of the M. E. chnrch tor this district convenes here Saturday and Sunday. An excellent sermon was preached by the presiding elder, Rev. Marion D&rgau, at the morning service Sunday. Mr B. E. Cra t leaves in a few davs for Hamlet. N. C.. where he has accepted a spendid position with the Seaboard road For souie time he has be>-n one of the efficient clerks of the Beynolds-Cralt firm here. Mr. Craft is a young man of sterling moral wroth and will be missed here Miss Kate Pooser lelt today for an ex tended visit to relatives in and near Orangeburg. Mr. Frank M. Pooser, formerly of this p'ace, but now traveling salesm in of the Lombard Iron Works of Augusta, Ga , spent. Saturday and Sunday here with his family. Quite a number cf our citizens attended the carnival in Orangebarg last week and report a fine time. Mrs. J. K. Laogford, who had an operation performed at Knowlton's Sanitarium in Columbia last week, is reported to be doing nice'y. Her many friends will be pleased to hear this, and they wish for her a speedy recovery. Mr. J. E Gantt and fimily l*ft for their home in Palatka. Fla.. yesterday, after a fortnight's visit to relatives here. An approaching marrhge, which will bo of interest to many, is that of M'ss Vivian Bast and Mr. W. H. Wannamaker, which will be solemnized at the bride's home here on Wednesday evening. Both young people are very popular here. November 20, 1905. C. The Farmers' Institute. Qui e a number of the farmers of the county, and other citizens, attended the Farmer^' Institute held in the court house yesterday morning by experts from Clemson college. The first speaker was Mr. Wing, editor of Breeders Gazette, of vrfViA fa!A fV./i ofavtt tkn cos?i?i_ YT Uv IV/1U UiC OWL J VI kUV r?V*iffce made by a French mother that her children might get an education. Prot. Merrison, of Clemson. made a strong talk on Industrial Education, emphasizing the fact that the world, and es^ pecially oouth Carolina needed an educational system that taught a man how to do things, how to make a living. Mr Thackston, Industrial Agent of the Southern Railway company, gave a practical and interesting talk along the same lin s. The Institute was in charge of Professor Harper, Director of the Experimental Statiou at Clemson. It is a pity more people did not hear these interesting talks. Quite a number of ladies and children we? t over to the depot and saw the Clemson exhibit. The party left for Batesburg this morning, where a similar institute will be held. The entire State will be covered in the same manner. Teachers to Meet. The Lexington County Teachers' Association will hold its regular meeting Satur day, November 25, 1905, in the Institute building. The following is the program: 1st. Song, Columbia, Gem of the Ocean. 2nd. Is the present adoption of Public School Books Satisfactory??First by T. W. Dreher; Second by Miss Lily Smoak. 3rd. How much would constitute a day's task for an average student in each graaer?First oy r. w. xtaucn; oecona Dy Miss Leila Lindler 4th Picture Study in School Work.? First by Miss Mary C. Wingard; Second by Miss Annie Winter. 5th. Continue the discussion of the subject of Arbor Day.?First by Miss Sue H. Corlev; Second by Mr. E. U. Shealy. 6th. Song, Auld Lang Syne. Our meetings are growing more and more interesting and it is the earnest wish of the Executive Cornmittf-e, that our meeting begin promptly at 11 a. m. Fellow teachers, we hope to have you with us on the twenty-fifth of November, with the Thanksgiving season upon u?, and this is the very gem of the year. Secretary. Ask your dealer for T. X L. TAPP'S GREATER : nknhu nl 1 Lf!U|JIUJ u n this cold weather. 1 .s to have the lower the rou the many handsom* in Cold Weather Goods 3 S JU. 1642, 1644, 1646 MAIN S Court Continued. 1 The Court of Common Pleas came to an end on last Frday, two case3 were tried. The first of which was Ernest Nobles vs. Sfaboard Air Line R. R. in which the verdict was in favor of the railroad. The Cleric received an order from Judre Gage today, setting this verdict aside and ordering a new trial. The other case was W. P. B -tchman. Administrator of his father, who was kib- I ed at the Gervais -treet crossing in Colnm- j Wo Ov4 1 Cllli, Ktt fVin CooKnoI uioi* ki* i?/vx yj tuo The deceased was an old man employed as night watchman. In this case the verdict was $1.5^0. This will be paid and no appeal taken. Millinery Stock Bought. Having purchased the stock and good will of Mrs. Alice Timmons, I will sell the present stock of millinery, bats, ribbons, etc., at cost to make room for a fresh ebipmeot. 3p \ Mrs. Nannie L Clark. Pretty Things. Have yon been to Oolnmbia and missed seeiDg the p?etty things for women's wear carried by Wm. Pbtl? If so. ha'f your life is gone, and if \ori do not go there at once yon will regret it the balance of your life. There is a lovely display of delicate laces. tettings. trimmings dry goods dress patterns, white goods the latest fads in notions, millinery and shoes. Remember his goods are the best on the market and his prices, quality considered, are the lowest. He sells nothing shoddy at any price Save Your Money, By buying your shoes from us. New stock to select from and old prices to make your purchases, which mean3 money in your pocket. Herman's Shoe Store, P. 0. Block, Columbia, S. C. I Tramping in the "Woolly West. A party of LexiDgtonians left Monday afternoon for Colombia where they will take the Co'umbi*. Newberry and Lanrens railroad for Clinton, at which place they will take a Pnliman Palace car, with other parties, whhh has been provided for their accommodation tor Oklahoma The party consists of Messrs D. K. Billentine. F. E. Dreher. Alfred J fox. P H. Shealy and Pickens Roof. They go there.for the purpose of being present at a ' drawing for lots " in which they hold certificates, in one of the new towns going np there. The air hereabouts is full of msrriagee and rumors of marriages. Desiccated cocoanut, loose, at the Bazaar. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Count v of Lexington, By Geo. S. Drafts, E?a., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, MARCILLA JEFCOAT mode suit tome to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of J. Fred Jefcoa'; These are, therefore, to cit9 and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said J. Fred Jetcoat, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, f krt Cntivf r\? PrrvKofo f a V? a Via]/3 of T 1U Liiu \j\jui u \jk jl ivyaig, wv; ug ugiu ?v juv>a ington, C. H., S. C.. ontbe 7th day cf Dec. 1905, next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 22nd day of November, Anno Domini, 1905. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, [L. S.] Probate Judge. Lexington County Published on tie 22th day of Nov. 1905, in the LexingU n Dispatch. 2w4 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington By George S. Drafts. E-q., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, B J. DERRICK MADE suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Polly M. Derrick. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Polly M Derrick, deceased, that they be and appear, before me. in tne ! Conrt ot Probate, to be held at Lexington, j C. H , S. C., on the 2nd day of December, 1905 next, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the torenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 17th day of November. Anno Domini 190-5. GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C. Published on the 22nd day of November, i 1905, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w4=. DEPARTMENT STORE. f Pnlrl M/ac I UUIU VVuC (The warm days so late i jrmometer. We are re 3 suits, coats, blanket iTREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. Court of Common Pleas. nnie Caroline Mills, Plaintiff, against Henry W. Taylor. Mary Ann Lewis, Sarali Jane Spires,Dicie* Elizabeth Miller and S. B. George, Administrator Cnm Testamento Anexo, Defendants. Partition of Reai Estate. 1N OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE JL of the Court herein, signed by Hon. George W. Gage, Presiding Judge, and dated November 14th, 1905, I will sell to the Highest bidder at public outcry, before the court house door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on the firsts "\fnnr?HV in Oiwmhpr 190T5* ' All that piece, parcel or tract of land, lying, being and situate in the County of Lexington and State aforesaid, containing two hundred and forty acres, more or less, and bounded as follows: On the north by "Willam Craps, Mrs. Martha A. Lewie, on the east by E. Hallman and George Hallman, on the west by Horace Taylor, on the south by Solomon Miller and Simon Shumpert. TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. SAMUEL B. GEORGE. Clerk of the Court. Lexington, S. C., Nov. 14, lb05. E. F. Strother, Esq., attorney for plaintiff, and Messrs. J. B. Wingard and W. H. Sharpe, attorneys for defendants. 8 wo. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. In the Court of Common Pleas. James Anderson, Plaintiff, against Ella Moore, nee Anderson, Henry Anderson, Susie Anderson, Lillie Andersen, Mornie Anderson. Linnie Anderson and Dollie Anderson, defendants. Partition. TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE 1 of the Court hereiu, signed by Hon. George W. Gage, Presiding Judge, and dated November 14th, 1905, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the court house door, in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in December, 1905: "All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in Piatt Springs township, said county and State, containing one hundred and seven acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Michael Semi, John F. Chaney, Jaraes King and Alfred Hutto. TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser to nay for papers SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Clerk of the Court. Lexington. S. C., Nov. 14. 1905. T. C. Sturkie, attorney for plaintiff. 5w4. | m Wirmn>] jffif jSyECHHCIMCT flttfl '^5^. FOR# ONE; ^ sfiiiEfia ' SOtSSSSSSt^BBSSX lww?hw ??? in the season were dej :ady, that is one thin s and comforts we h COMPJ * THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. In the Court of Common Pleas. Lizzie Kaminer, Plaintiff, vs. Emma Kaminer, Irbv T. Kaminer. Jacob E. Kaminer, Mary P. Kaininer and Lessie L. Kaininer, Defendants. Partition. TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDG- > 1 ment of the court lierein, signed by the Hon. R. O. Purdy, Circuit Judge, December 8th, 1804, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the court house door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale on the first Monday in December, 1905; The following tracts of land situate, lying and being in the county of Lexington, and State aforesaid, and belonging to the Estate of James W. Kaminer, deceased: (a) The home place containing fifty (50) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands now or formerly of John and Paul Schneider, Estate of James W. Kaminer, Mary Ann Franklow and Charley Harman. (b) One tract containing twenty-six and one-eighth acres, more or less, and bounded by lands now or formerly of Charley Harman, John Schneider, Mrs. Joanna Hendrix and the "HomeTract." (c) One tract containing thirty acres, more or less, bounded by lands now or formerly of Mrs. Joanna Hendrix, John Fox, Jacob Schneider and the "Home Tract." (d) The "Mabus Place" containing fifty-seven and one-half acres, more or less, and bounded by lands now or formerly of Brooks Lindler, Al. Calk and Dr. James Harman. (e) The "Corley Place" containing forty-four acres, more or less, and bounded by lands now or formerly of Al. Calk, Elisha Calk and north by Saluda river. (f) The "River Place" containing fifty acres, more or less, and bounded now or formerly by lands of ElislraCalk, C. S. Kaucu ana estate 01 u. r. jtienarix. TERMS OF SALE?One-third cash and the balance in one and two equal, annual installments, wirh interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises sold with leave to the purchaser to pay all cash. The bond to contain the usual - 10 per cent, attorney's fee clause. Purchaser to pav for papers. SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Clerk of Court. Messrs. Efird & Dreher, Attorneys for Plaintiff. November 14, 1905. 3w4 A little negro boy died in town Monday and was buried yesterday. Fruits of aii kind; the finest raisins and mixed nuts you ever saw, at > the Bazaar. hhhi o WKm IS THE TIME TO IT YOURSELF, -ou want a smart suit full of life and ginsfcvlish cut and faultless fit, they are here Dm rORK'S MOST SKILLFUL TAILORS, ; start at $7.50 and wind up at $20.00. )f stopping points where most people buy c$' SUITS, $2.50 TO $ 5.00 5BOOATS, $5 00 TO $15.00 rS' OVERCOATS, $2.00 TO $ 4.00 rs, S1.0) TO $ 2.50 SRWEAR AND NECKWEAR E ENJOY A SPT.Y?v->m LEXINGTON ^PATEONAGE-^. THE CLOTHIER. COLUMBIA, S. C. onBBaannHaBnHHi "MEET ME AT TAPP'S". * SILKS. S| LINENS. | FINE RUGS, g WHITE LAWN. | WINDOW SHADES. )ressing ,g sure. ave on HMTY, l