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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ? Bepresentatioe Betrspaper. Gnuers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Sour,ties Lihe a Blanhab VOL XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1906. 18 GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, . If "W. 22. MOETCZKZITOILT, T2e., |fg. Wwt l??0 MAIN STREET, C OLIIMBIA, OS. O. ' W-& Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. October I3tf George Hasty Convicted. George Hasty, who has been on trial at Gaffney, S C, for the past six days for the killing of Abbott Davidson, a Bhowmao, in December ' last, was found guilty of murder j with recommendation to mercy on j Tuesday. He is also charged with the killing of Milan Bennett, also a member of the same company, but was only on trial for the murder of Davidson. It will be recalled that George Hasty, an employe of a hotel at Gaffney, was charged with attempting to force his way into the room occupied v by an actress. When rebuked by Davidson and Bennett for insulting the vouner woman, a difficulty ensued and Geo. Hasty shot and killed the two men. Judge Memminger, in addressing the prisoner, said: "You have been tried here on a charge of murder and yon have suffered the fearful and horrible ordeal of the last five days in which your life has been hanging in the balance. I have endeavored to give you an absolutely fair and impartial trial. You have been represented by able and earnest counsel; you have had the benefit of a most complete and able defense. I may have erred in the conduct of your case, it is possible, but I do not think so. I have given you my best judgment and best thought in this case. The jnry has given you the benefit of the law, which reduces the punishment for murder from hanging to imprisonment for life. The court has no discretion in the matter. Have you anything to say why sentence should no| be pronounced on you?" The prisoner replied through counsel and said, "Nothing bnt what has been stated." < men tne usual sentence for lite imprisonment was pronounced. Court adj turned immediately and before the prisoner arose from bis seat, Rev. Ernest Ross, a young Baptist minister, came to where he sat, placed his arms about him and Geo. Hasty burst into a food of tears, the fret emotion he has displayed during the trial. John Kitchings, a young barber, also came up and the three men wept together in grief and sympathy. The prisoner sat in the court room about au hour after the sentence, talking to Mr. Kitchings. The j two wept together all the time. When he departed for the jail at 11:20 o'clock he had resumed his accustomed fitnnift! hf?arin<y. hnt his pvps wprp ? ?7 ? ?- -J 1 red and his face clearly showed the j powerful emotion that had shaken ! him. The case will be taken to the Supreme court by counsel for Hasty. / Gilbert Items. The weather has been very nice for several days, but this evening is windy and cold. Smoke rising in diffsr? ai; directions indicates damaging fires. The weeds j are rough and dry and dre can not j ba easily controlled during windy "MKBT MS AT TAPg'S." _ Wy Over $10,000 worth of the Nev NEW WAS Colored. Organdies in all of the latest pa yard A beautiful line of Colored Lawns, per 40-inch Lawn, beautiful quality, per ya 27-inch wide white striped Lawn, a ver Newest Linen Suits, Tie a weather. Planting Irish potatoes has been pretty general this week. Early gardening is up and looking nice. Corn planting will soon be the order of tbe day. Farmers cannot make too much corn as it is such an excellent food for all farm animals. Who can raise the moat bushels on an acre of Lexington land this yeai? Will it not be a good plan for the County or Tri County Fair to offer a premium to the one making the most? Speak out you fair men. Fruit trees are blooming, though not many yet. Old field plums are the forwardest. Some trees are white with blossoms. It ia hoped that their will be plenty fruit everywhere thi9 year. And yet they haul fertilizers. A large crop of cotton well fertilized will certainly bring a lower price. Peasj are already in demand, which '- / ? ? points to peavine hay for food and cotton for money. The surrounding schools are fast closing so the children will be ready to work in the fields. Some will have big exercised and fine dinners. i Mr. P. E. Amick will soon have bis saw mill doing a lively business i in the Taylor woods near here. He ! is the jolliest saw mill man around here. When the pines give out he , may do something else?"pull the ] bell cord." . i A great deal of plowing has been < done and some farmers are now waiting for the time to plant corn. Put I in plenty when you do plant and let | this be one of the largest corn crops ever planted in Lexington county. c? i : j oume UULH ai o ueiug BUWU auu heavily fertilized. Watch the pareonage lot for improvement along this line. The Farsoo can plow as well as preach. S. February 27,1906 4 ? ] Barvis Jordan Spoke ia Chester , Chester, March 5 ?Hon. Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton association, addressed an i audience of 500 to 600 farmers of i this county today, holding their close < attention throughout. i He made a strong plea for systematic, united action on the part of the farmers in the important matter of marketing their cotton. He.argued the great importance of holding the remainder of the crop of 1905, now only about 15 per cent, of the crop, for 15 cents per pound He insisted upon the great need of a system of proper warehouses for the protection of the cotton. He made a forcible appeal for no increase in cotton acreage this year, but a decided increase in the crop of home supplies, well filled corn cribs and smokehouses be- j ing the farmers' direct "backing." He sa:d there is need of friendly relations between the spinners and the producers of cotton.?The State. Nothing is left of Jamestown but the old tower which formerly surmounted the entrance to the firet Episcopal church built in America. pr SPRI rest Beautiful Silks, Plain and Fj the newest Spi ;h goods. f" ttems of clieoked and figured stripes, per j 12ic. yard 39c. rd / 10c. j fine weave, per yard 7k\ $4.98 and $5.98. riLMEIS ] Delmar Locals. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Fatm work progressed cicely during the past week. Mr. J. O Eargle, of Leesville, spent a couple of days with relatives in this section last week. Mr. Gordaa E Shealy and Mr. and Mrs. Fred L.. Sbealey, of Leesville, spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Shealy. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Hare, of Summit, were csl!ed to the bedside of the formers mother, Mrs. Epsy Hare, last week. Mrs. Hare is at the home ( Kf . A T 1 . 01 iur. a. Ju. .Ejdrgie. Miss Cora Shealy and brother, Master Berley, visited their grandmrother, Mrs. Long, of Newberry County, recently. Mr. Andrew E Eirgle, of Newberry, came over last Sunday to be at the bedside of his sister's, Mrs. Shelton Taylor's, little daughter last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Werts, of Leesville, spent Sunday with the iatters parents, Mrs. A. L Eargle. Lucile, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Taylor, died last Wednesday. Her remains were laid to rest in Cedar Grove cemetery Thursday evening. Mrs. Epsy Hare, mother of Mrs. A. L. Eargle, had a severe attack of neuralgia last Monday. She is doing as well as could be expected for one of her age. Miss Mary A. Moore is at Mr. E. Swygert's helping to nurse her grand-mother, Mrs. Julia A. Shealy. March 5,1906. Lloyd. i ?- ? in j? avor ox Louisiana. Washington, March 5 ?The Supreme Court of the United States today decided the case of Louisiana 78. Mississippi, involving the water boundary line between the two States, in favor of Louisiana. The dispute involved the peninsula of St. Bernard aod the opinion held that the peninsula and adjacent islands are a part of the territory of Louisiana. Iu its pleading Louisiana claimed that the disputed territory covers 1,000,000 acres of oyster beds. Peak News. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Real spring weather leaves are pushing forth which breaks the news. Mr. R. W. M. Eieazer i3 all smiles ?it's a boy. Mrs. J. B. Shealy, is visiting at Mrs. Alma Eleazer's. Mr. G. Mills Eieazer, of Newberry college, spent Friday night with his brother Walter. Mrs. Derrick and children, of Whitmire's, ore visiting at her motber'e, ? <r T 1 airs, lr.zzie otucKs. Mrs. John C. Swygert, Sr., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Price Timmerman, of Batesburg. Dr. Eleazer, of Spring Hill, was in town several days last week on professional business. Messrs. Holmes and Miles Eleazer, TAPP'S GREATER I iNirs ciio mcy, of every imaginable kind, ine Goods which cannot fail to (J Hundreds of yards of White Wash Jap Quantities of Fancy Silks in small checl Immense lot of Crepe de Chine, with be; Imported Black Swiss Talfeta, per yard. NEW SPRI] the best styles we could find in the rnarke Li. of Spring Hill, was visiting in our | town Saturday evening. Our merchants say the drummers are more plentiful row than cmtcmere. J. H Bushardt, postmaster, is out again after two weeks confinement. Misses Marry and Eunice Eargle were visiting at their brothers, Messrs. A. E. and S. C. Eargle, last week. Mrs. A. E Earele is now un a visit , n - at Mr. Eargle'a old home near Spring Hill. Mr. Lutber Mayer and daughter are on the sick list, we are sorry to say. Mrs. J. O. Chapman is ill we are sorry to note. There is lots of painting beiDg done in and around town. Early gardening has been dene, and the youDg vegitables are coming up and looking nice. Spring oats are coming up to a fine stand, while the fall oats are spreading out their branches. "Wheat looks very promising. Farmers are turning the soil and hauling fertilizer. Uncle Sols Pa. Inventory of Metz Estate. Miss Saliie A. Gibson has filed her inventory before the judge of probate, naming all of th9 property willed her by Scjuire Levi Metz.' The inventory states that there was left her in cash $7,474 by the terms of the will. The claims against the estate amount to about ibis sum but as no application for a receiver was made by the attorneys interested it is likely that the claims will go before some referee later. This is a suit, it will be recalled, brought against Miss Gibson as legatee of the Metz estate, becais3 of a deposit of $35,000 made in the banks just after the death of Mr. Metz ?State, 5th. Ethan Dots. The people of this community are ( enjoying very good health. The farmers are turning the soil for cultivation. Miss Carrie Shealy, of Co-umbip, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hampton Kesler. Mr. A. D. Steele has been in the sand hills threshing neas. ? - ? o r Mr. J. Q Sheaiy is erecting a dwelling house near Mr. George Miller. Mr. R. S. Sheaiy is the contractor. It is expected that there will be another new house or two erected at Ethan soon. Mr. Hampton Hutto will erect a new dwelling near his brother where he will reside in the future. St. Maithews school closed recently. With best wishes to the Dispatch and its readers I am Bobby. Frank E. Dreher, E-q., as referee was taking testimony yesterday in the case of Gucter vs. Fallaw. a land case. This brought to our town severs! prominent citizens cf the Edi sto section. >EPARTKEWTJST0EB7 ICE ST fcO( and the prices will astonish you i i i i i piease purcnasers?tne very cios Silks, per vara 11) to 49c. . . ts, stripes, plain, etc., per yard 49c. autiful designs, per yard 69c. $1.2oe. 5fG SUITS, its. We can please you. p co.rc | Spring Siyies Are Here, | I GRIFFON BRAND CLOTHING. | t We are justly proud of our Spring showing of ^ these \ | FINE SUITS. J K Always good, they have surpassed themselves K & for this season in quality of texture, trim- ^ ^ -mings, style and workmanship they are ^ \ perfect. K g The dominant shade will be gray from silver to ^ r steel, and the blue serge will again be ^ v very popular. We lay especial emphasis ^ on everv stvle we show as beimr correct. & r The price right and every suit guaranteed. ^ ? Call at the earliest convenient time to inspect J & the new models and see how we can please ^ r you in every detail. ^ \ l G. DREHER 8 CO., I | CLOTHIERS-FURNISHERS-flATTERS, \ \ Lexington, S. C. J % jpj| Two Months More of Hard " Weather! . f.x |??g& IOU neea to oe comiorxaDiy l clothed. Would you like it done at a price that will he comfortPgM&f able? How are these: ' Mens' Cheviot Suits - - $5.00 1111 \\ Mens'Business Suits - - 6.50 iHl \\ Mens' Business Suits - - 8.00 Mens'Fancy Suits - - 12.00 Overcoats $4.00, $5.00, $7.00, mm 312 00 tlxIS We want to clean out a big line lia of $1.50 and^$2.00 Hats il u i "viuion f ipr . siii Li lYmnnu. Everything hi the Clothing |?F 1523 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. . "MEET MB AT TAPP'S^" . Besides the whole store is stocked in all departments with lest buyers. BELTS. ' j Immense assortment of Fine Embroidered Belts, best quality. .15c., "25c, andoOe. Ladies' and children's soft finish Linen Handkerchiefs, great value for oc ORDER BY MAIL?We prepay mail, express or freight to any place within >00 miles of Columbia on all purchases of o.) or over. Address all orders to The Jas. L. Tap]) Co." olumbia9 S.