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W&mk | THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? EjeprBsantatitra Baurspapjer. 6ntrars kaxinpton and tha Sardars nf tha Surrounding 6ountias &iha a Sian&at* ' A:? " " ? ? ?? ?? ? * P?! VOll XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1906. 14 - nS0K ? ? .. - jr . / Legislative. The compulsory education bill as introduced by Mr. Kershaw of -i't . j. J .1 i Jf ioreoce, woica proviueu iuau pareute or guardians should be compelled to Bend their children between the ages of seven and 14 years to school for at least 100 days in the year. After lengthy debate was rejected by the house. by 2 votes. Mr. Epting of Lexington opposed Jbe bill on the ground that it would compel the negroes to go to school also. He also objected to makiDg a * limit to the number of days during which children must go to school. But he would favor the bill if the author would remove that time limit , and then provide that the children should attend school one-half the number of days tBat the school is in session. In this way the white children would not be put at any disadvantage beside the colored children. But he would oppose a bill requiring colored children to go to school 100 days or 60 days. On the vote to indefinitely postpone the bill Dr. E. J. Etheredge and Paul. E Hutto voted yea. Mr. J. M. Ep ing "no. Because of the; decision of the house to come to a vote today on the Morgan bill more than usual interest centered in the speeches. A somewhat sensational speech was made v:{vby Mr. Dabbs, who Baid the effort to perpetnate the dispensary was but one to give Tillman a chance to go about the state next Bnmmer, and rant and to farther perpetuate himself in office. He, farther, declared that the dispensary in its incipieocy was bat a scheme of Tillman's to farther his own political fortunes and that of his followers. Mr. Dabbs had a good deal to say along this line and the injection* of factional politics come as a sensational surprise. Mr. DeVore of Edgefield came to the defense of Tillman, denying the motives assigned to him in connection with the dispensary. Mr. Haskell, of Richland, declared that the matter at issae was not one of men, bat of principle, a statement made in way of reply to Mr. Dabbs. Mr. Brantley, daring the mooing, -- - w _ it t_ f *L_ maae as aoie speecn in lavor 01 me dispensary, as did Messrs. Laney, Stall and Richards, the latter going through the whole question and clearly and ably defending the dispensary . system. Mr. McMaster spoke in favor of the bill, saying that Richland would lose more than any other county, but principle was greater thap money. On motion to strike out the enacting words the vote was 47 ayes, 63 noes, bo the bill passed by 16 ma *? r _ il 3 i Joruy. Messrs. ?<pHDg, JCjemereuge and Hafcto vofcedjyea, against the bill. The Morgan biJl, which is a measure of many ramifications, permits Charleston to have high license and j much of its support comes from ! Charleston. Under the present sys tern with the Brice law the prohibitionists and the dispensaay faction have the State divided between them "jOBBT ME AT TAPTBT" i I At TAPP'S GREj you will alwa ful Se i G , "W- E3 OS*) MAIN STEEJ Solicits a Share e with Dothing at ail held by the high license faction. This bill abolishes the state dispensary and leaves it to counties to decide on prohibition or county dispensaries, which requires first a petition of one-third of the qualified voters to vote on tbe question of prohibition or county dispensary. This - * - i a _ _ a obtained the election will oe neia ana the majority will prevail. The senate has passed the bill to increase the salaries of the solicitors to $1,700 each; also passed the bill to change the name of the South Carolina college to the University of South Carolina. The bill to repeal the act providing for special judges was rejected by the senate. The bill permitting special school districts voting a special tax for support of schools to charge tuition to non-residents was passed. The bill proposing a board of par- j dons passed to third reading without debate. * It provides for the appointment of three citizens by the governor, one of, whom must reside in Columbia. They are to pass on applications for pardon and make recommendations to the governorThey are to receive $4 per day for i not exceeding twenty days and ten cenis mileage. The bill to re quire all railroad restaurants to have separate accommodations for white people and negroes passed to thirtl reading. Messrs. Hutto of Lexington, and T. J. Mauldin of Pickens, were appointed on the part of the house on the commission to investigate the practicability and durability of pur? chasing the old Charleston police barracks to be used by the Citadel. Bills introduced: Mr. Culler?To prohibit the taking of liens on crops planted on lands of another without obtaing consent of the owner of the land. Mr. Davis?To require railroad companies to label cars when ordered by citizens of corporations for loadina. ' ?p> Mr. Hutto?To provide for transferring school children from one school district to another. Mr. Cothran?To provide for enforcement of prohibition. Mr. Hutto?To amend law relative to appointment of members of county boards of education. Au adjournment was taken Saturday until noon Tuesday in order to allow the members to be at home on Monday, salesday. After passing a number of third reading bills the house resumed debate nn t.hfi Mnraan hill, which finally passed second reading by a vote of 63 t<*40 and the sam6 placed for a third reading, which will come up today Wednesday, for final action. It is likely to pass and be sent to the Senate. What the Senate will do with the bill is to be seen, though it is claimed it will pass that branch by a small majority. The Legislature has yet to consider the appropriation and supply "bills, and other pressing measures r the iTER DEPART! ,ys find goods here asonable Goods. THE JA? LOBE BEY 60 srr, - - f of Your Valued Pati and have only about ten da)8 to complete the work of the session. The general appropriation bill introduced in the bouse last night is in general terms about the same as it was last year. It carries an item of $285,000 to pay interest on State's debt. New items are: $3,000 for a band book of the State by the de partmenfc of agriculture aoa immigration anci $500 for prizes for the beat cereal crops. Tbe State colleges are provided for as follows: South Carolina College?$36 639 25 for support, $2,000 for expansion of the law department. Winthrop College?$56,834 50 for support,$12,400 for scholarships and $1,500 for water. Citadel?$25,000 for support, 81,500 for repairs and $250 for the library. State Hospital for the Insane? $140,000 for maintenance, $10,000 for new buildings, $1,500 for refrigerator plant and $1,500 for water for fire protection. Colored College at Orangeburg? j $5,000 for maintenance, $900 for in- | aurance and $400 for dairy. The bill carries $1,200 for the j clerk of the historical commission ! and $5,000 for rural school libraries. Dots from Piney Woods. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The health of our community is very good. The farmers are beginning to prepare their laod for another crop. The grain crop looks very promising. Mr. Albert Keisler will soon have bis handsome dwelling completed. Mr. Scott Kyzer has sold his place to Mr. George Rawl and has moved to Irmo to bore wells. We understand he is having grand success and has already a year's work engaged. Mr. Walter Shealy has moved from j Newberry back to his old home and j says, after all there is no place like j home. Mr. R B. Rawl had a large crowd ! Saturday to help him roll logs. Mr. Alorizo Lown is teaching one of the best schools in our community at Center school house. There seems to be lots of land in our section changing hands, which goes to show our country is progressing. We are delighted to see our ? _ _i ?_ c people improving 60 muca m larming. It is nothing uncommon now to raise a bale of cotton to the acre. We hope ere long to b9 able to raise two bales to the acre and fifty bushels of com. With beBt wishes for the Dispatch and its many readers. Sunset. i For Sale. j i One fine chestnut sorrel mare colt j two yearB old, from excellent stock | and well grown for its age. Gill on or write. T. B. Barr, tf Steadman, S. C. I ? Bay your merchandise from the Lexington Department Store, and , save Money. TAPP'S GREATER I [ENT STORE has i at right Prices. 1 Never buy until y IES L IAPP I \ JE., onage. Polite and Pro Fourth "Week of Court. The firs damage caee of W- A. Sightier vs. Seaboard Air Line Railway, came to an end on last Thursday momiDg when the jury returned a verdict of $40 for the plaintiff. Followiog this come the case of Dainey Cartin V9. S. A. L. Riilway, brought by Graham and Martin, for $2,000 damages, alleging injury from timber falling on him in a box car at Swansea, caused by the jar from an engine entering the side track. There was a hard fight and the jury bung a long time, rendering a verdict of $50 for Cartin. Rev. W. D. 4 Quick was foreman of this jury. On Friday come up J. W. Furtick'e case against the S. A.. L. Railway, brought by J. Waiter Thomas, of Columbia, and asking for $200 damages to a tract of land, alledged to hav6 been burned over by a fire from A a passiDg engine. Messrs}] Efird A Dreher, John J. McMahan and W. H. Sharpe represented the Seaboard in this and in all like cases. The case 1 ' L L _ J .\U L was tiuuiuuteu wnuuuu ai^ulucji, i and the verdict was ?75. The last case was begun Friday afternoon and ended Saturday afternoon, entitled Rosanna Conner Hayes vs. the S. A. L. Railway, brought by John T. Seibles, W. G. Belser and T. C. Starkie, asking damages in the sum of $500, for damage from a forest fire alleged to have been ignited by a spark from a passing locomotive. The verdict was $100. Every thing was in readiness on Monday morning with a new panel of jurymen. Ths following gentlemen secured excuses: L D. Cullum, L C. Hartley, Sam F. Shealy, White Geiger and Tilman D. Sharpe. This made it necessary for an extra venire j and the following were drawD: H. j M. Wingarn, J. M. Craps, J. B Floyd, D. J. Mathias, and D. Jas. Caughman. The first matter up Monday morning was three fire damage cases against the Seaboard Air Line railway, all tried together and before j one jury: T. A, I. A, and E L. j McGill for $-580. James W. Connor j for $400 Kowaid Wilmot Connor for Si,400 These cases are brought by John T. Seibeis, Melton & Belser and T. C. Sturkie. At the adiournment Monday after I noon Judge Hydrick ordered the jury to go upon the premises in charge of the Sheriff, and return for the re- j rnainder of the trial. Yesterday j morning early Sheriff Corley left j with the jury, bound for these lands, near Dixianna, about eleven miles j away. They returned late yesterday ! afternoon and today the case will be argued and finished. During the absence of this jury on j yesterday the case of George F. : Leitzsey vs. the Southern railway for j damages from a personal injury, j brought by Thurmond & Timruer- j man alleging damages at $2,000 j T? A. j 4U:? ? ! xce veruK-.o was lruueieu iuio iuujuing at $150. | Tbe constables fchi i week at court DEPARTMENT STORE. yvvwvw closed and while i tfew and fresh sto< ou have looked thi i, ?oLui Yf C OLUMBIA, ?. C mpt Attention. - Oetober IS are J. Abner Derrick, W. P. Mete, and T S. Harman. Master Ben. Graham is ticket boy. Delmar. To the Eiitor of the Dispatch: Last Saturday morning was the coldest of the season here; thermometer, 23 degrees. Our roads ure in that same terrible conditiou that has characterized them for many winters, only they grow steadily worse from year to year. Is there, can there, be no relief? We understand that the rural mail routes will all be inspected at an early date for the purpose of rearrangement and d ;iog away with adverse condi?icns that prevail in rnpiny places. We think this is a good step and will lead to the improvement of the system. Delmar Lodge I O. 0 F. expects to meet in its new hall on next lodge night, which will be Saturday, the 17th, at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. J. 0 Eirgle. who has been bookkeeping for the Matthewi-Bouknight Co., of Leesville, has resigned his position and is now working life insurancs. He thinks the change will be beneficial to his health. Dr. L B E:beredge, of Leesville, was in Delmar Saturday. TfVidav Mrs. W. H. Hare lost a hand satchel containing about 890 somewhere on the road between her home and Mr. H Z Adams' or at his mill. I' has Dot been recovered up to this lime. A suitable reward will be paid for its recovery. See notice in another column. Mr. J 0 Sanford, of Newberry, visited in Delinar Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Melton C^rlcy, of the Cloud's creek side,'lost his residence by fire last Saturday morning. The greater part of the furniture and effects were saved. It was the old "John Charles'' place near Nazareth Methodist church. Feb. 5. 1906 W. H. H. nany bargains we 3k is being opened ^ough his immens* CBIA, S. C. Jilt t-f Swansea News. To the Editor of the Dispatch: As a result of tbe election held here Friday tbe following citizens were chosen to serve on the town ! council for the next year: Mr. L. B. Rast, Intendant; Mesers. C. J. Rucker, P. M. Oliver, R. E. Inabinent and J. L. Haigler, Wardens. This selection of these officers is a wise one and it is hoped that many improvements will be made in the town's streets, etc, during tl&ir term of office. Miss Virginia Varn, of Weimer, who has been with her sister,- Mrs. I W. H. F. Rist, for a week, will go to Columbia this afternoon where she will visit her brother, Mr. Herbert Yarn, for a few days. She will return here tbe latter part of the week for a day or two prior to her return home. MiBS Virginia's numerous friends here aUvaya give her a warm welcome. > i Mr. Havne Haieler. of Cameron, | accompanied by his pretty daughter, Miss Coricne, spent last week here with relatives. Mr. W. T. Brooker, Jr., of the South Carolina college, taking advantage of the few days holiday after the February examinations, is spending a few days at home. Mr. J. L. B. Bast, of Columbia, spent Sunday here with his parents. The many friends of Miss Lilla Gantt, will be glad to learn that she has returned to Swansea after a stay of five weeks in Columbia. Mr. J. W. Lybrand and nephew, of Wagener, spent Sunday in town. Mr. Jesse Goodwin and family have moved into their new residence near the Biptist church. Mrs. J. R. Langford, who wascon| fined to her bed for a few days last. | week, is now well enough to be out. | Feb. 5. 1906. C. I ? ^ Always useT. X. L. for pains. BCrff*gfwi' wt WSm?jBMOMSBtjSf?rlf(Off mmB^mMSk%Mm^$UL36Sam Two Months More of Hard Weather! You need to be comfortably lothed. Would you like it done t a price that will be comfortble ? How are these: [ens' Cheviot Suits - - $5.00 [ens' Business Suits - - 6.50 [ens' Business Suits - - 8.00 - * r* * j m ftft Lens ? ancyduiTs - - - iz.uu vercoats $4.00, $5.00, $7.00, $12.00. 7e want to clean ou a big line of $1.50 and $2.00 Hats at 50c. VI. L. KINARD, Everything in the Clothing line. >23 MASK STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. "MEET MEAT" TAPP'S? ire carried away, up of beauti3 Stock.