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ff.i> I 'Z VK?. > | THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. Ji Bepresentatioe ISewspaper. Bowers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Lihe a Blanket, ? T ? IP VOL. XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1906. 13 ' ? * Court. On last Thursday the trial of the case of Mary E. Able, as administratrix of the estate of Oliver C. Able, J deceased, against the Southern Bail- j r way do., was concluded and given to I the jury. This was an action for j damages for the killing of Mr. Able at the Green street crossing in Lees- j ville in December, 1903. The jury j remained out until about 11 o'clock f .' I at night when a verdict for the de- j fendant was rendered. The attorneys for the pi&ntiff made a motion for a new trial. Friday was consumed with the trial of J. West Grim against Wade H. Furtick, brought by A. D. * Martin, Esq, to foreclose a mechanics' lien for $31. Mr. Crim is a carpenter. Mr. Sbarpe appeared for the defendant. After a little delay a verdict for Fartick was returned. Certain issues were submitted to the jury in a case enlitledv G. H. Barrs vs. John J. Barrs et. al, in which attorneys Efird & Dreber, T. C. Sturkie and W. H. Sbarpe were interested. The verdict seemed to be satisfactory to all parties. On Saturday came the trial of J. A. Armstrong against ktbe Columbia Bridge company, brought by Messrs. Hawes and Graham for $2,000 damages for injuries received by Mr. Armstrong in slipping through a hole in the bridge. Messrs. Efird & ,, Dreher and E. M. Thompson appeared for the defendant, who set up several defenses. The verdict was for the company. Thus at 4:45 Saturday afternoon the first week's business came to an eM v . Judge Hydrick spent Sunday in town, and attended services at the Methodist church in the forenoon. The new panel of jurors for Monday morning fell shorter than usual, / as the following failed to appear: J. C. Spann, M. J. Backer, H. F. Kyzer, J. D. Wood, Simon Taylor, L. M. Jefcoat, D. B. Bawl and J John. L Lever. The court ordered an extra venns and the following from the eix mile box were drawn: John P-. Corley, W. D. Quick, G. J.-Wingard, J. E: Steele, H. L. Roof, Sol F. Roland, D. W. Corley and John J. Fox. The first trial Monday was a damage suit against the Southern by Alice Ford and her husband asking for $2,000 and brought by Mr. Graham, who secured a verdict of $500. Yesterday came up the case of Frank E. Lorick vs. Southern Railway company, asking for $2,000 damages for injuries received in a run a way near the Broad River bridge alleged to have been caused ? *? -1 e .1 # Dy toe noisy aiscnarge 01 sieam irom a freight engine standing on a side track at the public road crossing there. This case was brought by Messrs. Thurmond & Timmermaa, and Messrs. Thompson and Sharpe appeared for the defense. Mr. Lorick was awarded a verdict in the 1 amn BUUi UA The court is now engaged in the "MEET ME AT TAPP'S." * - ' At TAPP'S GRE you will alwj ful S( f 61 "W. 2E3Z. lOsJO MAIN 8TKEE Solicits a Share - ' ___ trial of J. E?an8 Eirgle vs. Southern RaiIwav Cn. brought bv Efird & ^ 7 n - * Dreher, asking for $1,000 damages alleging wrong treatment of Mr. Eargle while a passenger from Alston to Carlisle. Verdict was for defendants. The court will continue the week out, and there are several big cases on docket for next week and with them the term will come to an end. The constables this week are, Jake Bickley, Pickens Roof, Sim J. Miller and J. Weir Addy. The ticket boy is John Price. Swansea Notes. The whole of last week was very disagreeable here as it was cold and raining yesterday dawned clear and bright, however, and now the weather reminds one of the balmy spring days. Miss Oilie Smith left this morning for Orangeburg, where she will be in charge of the wrapping department in Kobn's large dry goods store. Miss Oilie is one of our brightest girls and we are sorry to have her leave Swansea. \ j> Misa Kate Pooser, left for Aigusta last Tuesday after spending a fortnight with friends here. The family moved to Augusta several weeks ago and they have many friends here who are loath to see them leav6. Mr. W. Claude Martin spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbia on business. Mrs. W. B. Ra9t is now qaite sick at her home. Her little daughter, Ellen, who has been sick is out again. % Hon. Paul E Hutto spent Sunday at home with his wife. t Dr. Ganter, of Wagener, was in town last week. He &1bo visited his old friend Mr. R. L. Lybrand. Mr. Lybrand'a new stock of goods has arrived and now he and his pleasant clerks are wearing broad smiles, as they wait on the numerous customers. Mrs. F. M. Hodge and children returned a week ago from an extended visit to relatives in Georgia. With best wishes. C January 29, 1906 Touring the United States. "Sailor" Jean passed through Lexington a few days ago. He is touriDg the United States and has visited nearly every State capital and has traveled about 20,000 miles. He walks and pushes a wheel barrow. Since the commencement of bis trip he has worn out 27 pair of shoeB, 100 1 half soles and 18 suits of clothes. He started off to visit every capital of every State and territory in the United States in the space of 3J years. His time expires next October and if bo succeeds he will win a wager of $5,000. It appears now i that be will win as be is in the beBt of health and near his journeys end. i Wanted, ox. Please write me at Chapin, g C. lwpd H C. Shealy. ATEE DEPARTM iys find goods here jasonable Goods. THE JAM jOBE BBT GO) IT, of Your Valued Patr Legislative. 1 We try every week to give our E readers some of the doings of the 8 legislature, but we would not ba\e them understand that we are Jgiving all that is done and said there. We try to report such of the work as would interest our people. A great deal of it is important, but does not directly concern us, therefore, and for the further reason {that we do 8 a not have space, it'alljis not referred ? to in our report. We will, however, for the benefit of our readers publish all the important acts passed as ? soon as available copies can be had. 1 We are glad to say this much, that so far as we have been able [to learn c that Lexington's delegation, both in 6 the house and senate, is doing effi- r cient and effective work. Wednesday. Ie The bouse of representatives yesterday spdct a busy day. giving third reading to 14 bills which were sent to . the senate and to four which were ^ ordered enrolled for ratification as acts. In addition to this 15 local bills were given second reading . In this way the calendar is being sifted and all necessary measures ara ( being pushed through. The fight for the rest of the session is now centering on matters of policy. The biennial sessions proposition . has been made the special order for ^ today. There are 6even bills under ( this head. Since last year a great deal of opposition has arisen and this proposition is being fought. Senator Tillman said recently that * biennial sessions would bring more annoyance and expense on the State ^ than they would save for they would probably be supplemented by special , sessions?as was the case in Georgia. Somewhat of a stir was created ( yesterday morning in the house by the arraignment of the dispensary in- 1 vestigating committee at the bands of Mr. Paul E Butto of Lexington. Mr. Hutto several days ago introduced a resolution asking for an ' itemized statement of the expenses of the investigating committee. Yesterday he arose to a question of personal privilege and stated that the < report which the committee had presented was a reflection on himself { and-on the entire house. Mr. Hutto derided this expense ac- j count. He charged that it had not ; been itemized properly and gave no , light or information to the house of ; representatives. He made light of what had been accomplished by the committee so far. I? the people are tired of the die- , pensary let the members act at once , he said. He did not propose to shirk < his duty. This committee will drag , on with its work all summer. He , wanted the committee to report 3 where the money went and why the difference in the pay of the members. , Mr. Fraser of the committee said the statement was itemized as far as i thought necessary. He explained j that certain members of the commit- j TAPP'S &BEATSB !D GREAT M WWWW1 "EVNTT RTYYR/R hoc , . UX1 Jm Jk VAVU at right Prices. I Never buy until y( IES L TAPP ( m COMPANY , 31S.. c onage. Polite and Pron ee did considerable traveling. The to nembers have not tquandered money iss tnd every cent has been well spent, ra Che banks has advance the money pr r\f (Via annfinnnnaa nf I Via inrco(ina_ to' Ul tuo LUUUUUUULC Ui IU C lUf^OUgO" ion on tbe personal endorsement of pc he members. The committee has oliowed clues which led to nothing. After Mr. Fra6er's statement, Mr. 8C lerehaw moved that the house go ^ thead with its work. Mr. Fraser's itatement appeared to be entirely atisfdctory, so the house proceeded. ^ The following house bills were pC jiveu third reading and were senc to co be senate. . gj Mr. Law30L's to require Clemson tVj ;ollege to make analysis of fertilizer QC lamples within 30 days?the limit low being 90 days. a Mr. Ethredge'd to provide for two schools in district No 20 in Lexington to ;ounty. 8p New Biilf; pi Mr. Hutto?To authorize grand uriee to employ expert accountants. Mr. E. J. Etheredge?To require lounty commissioners to supply clerks if court with typewriters to be used m C3 n recording deeds. Mr. Epting?To provide that er nagistrates cannot serve processes ixcept in the disability of constablee. ^ Concurrent resolution by Mr. Hutto ;o provide for the appointment of a joint committee to ascertain the needs Ul jf the Citadel academy with reference io the acquiring of mere property. Dr. Anderecn?To require that lil certain civil action must be commenc?d within three years instead of six pi fears as now permitted by law. hi Dr. Etheredge?With reference to sxamination for license of applicants se bo practice pharmacy. pi There were favorable reports on Mr. Clifton's bill to provide for a qi monument at the grave of Gen. rn rhomas Sumter: Mr. Lyon's to pi require clerks in State house to give sc bond: Mr. Ballentine's relative to the tt use of barbed wire fence; Mr. Sand- m arc' HilJ nrnhihit aamhlinf)'. and tt v*" w I O D' bis 'other bill to declare gambling in fixtures to be contraband. d< Thursday. . After a fight in the senate the lockout bill was killed by a close vote. Senator Raysor colled up as a 01 special order the biennial session bills, the first of which provided for bi biennial sessions. This was a resolution to submit a constitutional D amendment and was passed to third 0 reading by a vote of 29 to 9 There were three other bills, one j tc to allow the governor to adjourn the | legislature, another to allow the gov- j w ernor to liil vacancies in the supreme | C and other courts, and another to pro- r vide for expenses. All of these were ; fa necessary to conform with biennial j oi 3esaions and were passed to third I reading. j cc Senator E&rd?To have the trea3- j urer of Lexington divide the taxes ! from the Columbia, Newberry and j ^ Laurens railroad between Broad j 113 River, Saluda and Fork townships. j 0 This bill prcvides that each of the ! SFABT2CS27T STOBS, us nyn ILL LI1U closed and while m lew and fresh stocl )u have looked thrc 10., C0LUM r 3 0-ZE3ZEB, ; OLUMBIA, 8. C ipt Attention. October l: wDships in the Fork which have sued bonds in aid of the C. N. & L. ilroad, shall each receive their rinrvrtinnQto riorf r\f omnnnf nf wuuow w* - ? ~xes paid by said road, for the purise of paying interest on said bonds. Friday. The senate yesterday passed the hool holidays bill to third reading r a close vote. There was a debate on Senator ites' bill to have standing timber xed as personal property. The lint of the bill is to tax the large rporations that have come into this ate. Toe point is made on one side at they cow have valuable property i which they do not pay tax. With one fell ewoop, and without dissenting voice, the house passed r. Richard's bill to repeil all statury provisions for the holding of ecial terms of court of common eas by special judges. Monday and Tuesday. By a vote of 67 to 39 the house isterday killed the bill to provide a odel school building at Winthrop illege to cost ?20,00 Mr. Hutto moved to strike out the lacting words, and stated his reason r opposing the bill is that Winirop already has a superb equipant aDd he thought this expense inecessary. New Bills in the House. Mr. 0:ts?To declare the law as tc bel. Mr. Etheredge?To provide thai arsons collecting tobacco tags must iva a license. Mr. Hutto?To require each pasinger train to have a fhgman aDd a arter. The house of representatives had nite a busy day yesterday. In the orning the bank examiner bill was issed and the Winthrop mode: ihool bill was killed. Last nighf le house allowed several of the embers to get rid of speeches on le dispensary question, thus bring g the issue nearer to a vote. A acieion may be reached today. Priceville Items. P. ?.? cleat ornu; ara nnw 1*1 JLdiiU) CtCVU UUWI OU V>V mi v Mv " der. Severe colds are reported at man} Dmes. Mr aud Mrs. .Wm. Taylor, of the 'upler section, visited at Mr. L. B swald's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Drafts wen! > Leesviile last, week on bueiness. Mrs. Willie KimiDer aod chiidrer ere guests at the home of Mr. Joe Kamioer Sunday. Farmers have already turned soi >r this yeat's crop, and are making ;ber general preparations. Mr. D F. Price's house is nearly jmplered The overhauling has ad sd wonderfully to its appearance. Messrs. Mark Price and Butler iaminer weur. fDhing last week anc iade a haul of CO. How's that foi That's Who. Jan. 27, 11)06. any bargains w< i is being: onened u >ugh his immens BIA, S. C. 3tf Peak News. In consequence of the bad weather we all have almost hibernated. The golden waters of Broad river winding between driven snow hills presents a beautiful spectacle this morning. The colonial dames find it irksome goiDg to and fro to their work. Mies Lizzie Yarborough is visiting relatives at Jenkinsville. Mrs. M. E. Stuck has in her possession a deed written during the reign of George III. Q jifce a treasured relic. Mr. G. M. Harman was in our midst last week. We are glad to learn that Mr. Ernest Eargle and family wiil reside at Peak. Mr. Owens Chapman is quite ill. The nature of his malady is la grippe. Mr. George Swygert accompanied his wife, made a flying trip to Newberry last week. Mrs. A. E. Eirgle, Mrs. Lindler and Miss Rilla took an outing last week. Mrs. Mac Bushardt, who has been visiting parents in Little Mountain, ha9 returned. Mr. Walter Eleazer will erect at an early date a cottage on the suberbs. The cry of the merchants at this place is for a more spacious depot. E. i Teachers' Association. ? Owing to the unfavorable day of ; the 27th inst. the programme for that day was not carried oat, as the President and neither of the vice1 Presidents were present. Several teachers assembled and ^ awhile was spent in pleasant and ) profitable discussions on important J subjects. Each experienced a re^ ward as having performed a duty. The following is our programme 1 for the February meeting, which 1 takes place the last Saturday in February, at 11 o'clock in the InstiL tute building. Song?Come Away. Mc. Murry's Method of Recitation 50 pages?Miss Annie Winter and Mr. J. R T Major. Cooper's Last of the Mohicans. To be discussed generally by all members present. The most important feature of this meeting wiU be the discussion of the South Carolina Woman's Association for the Improvement of Rural Schools, j Hon. 0. B. Martin is to be with us i : at this meeting. | Fellow teachers will ycu kindly I | come to this meeting? You are very , j much needed at these meetings. We ; are doing a noble work and the , j teaching we do by precept and ex. ample lives for ages. Therefore let | us form a body, noble and strong i for grand developments of our dear I \ state aud nation. Secretary. : j January 29, 1906. Ask your dealer for T. X. L. 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