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1IP1 ; ^ J?..: I THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. v ' ' ^ ' X-*'* ' * . rlf-- ? & Eaprasantatina Jiaurspapar* gnuars taxinptan and tha Snrdars of thp Surrnttndinar Sauntias &i&a a Slanfcat* *4 gf. , ? fk VOL. XXXVI. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1906. 30 - , _I? I ., GLOBE DBT GOODS COMPAJY, , ft JST '-W. 2?- MOITCSITOIT, TZ2., ^^.^T-^O-EIS, Tj&> fe fSjtf leao kAIN STREET, O OLUMBIA, 8. <J. f#s Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. a?-<V Y October istf M ??^???i^???? Gaston Gleanings. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The long dry season has been displaced by gentle showers, which causes Gen. Green to take courage and press onward. Fall oats are fine while spring sowing is not so good owing to the dry spring. Wheat is above the average. Mr. C. H. Hartley is having a building erected in Gaston. Our jovial friend and excellent countrymen, J. C. Howell, of Blackman, Ala., called by to see us and spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Smith. He was on his way from the Confed reunion which he enjoyed very much. Friend James is just as lively and pleasant as ever, PI and is in the best of health. 1 Crops are looking very well and in excellent condition. The dry season was favorable to the farmer. * We are pained to chronicle the death of our young friend, Austin Lucas. He was the eldest son of J. A. Lucas. He had been in declining health for some time. He gave evidence of a Christian's experience. He was in the 31st year of his age. Rev. J. F. McGill conducted the memorial services, and his remains were laid in the Gaston burying grounds to await the call of God. He leaves a , father, mother, sisters and brothers, a young wife and a host of friends. To the bereaved ones we commend to God and his will. Mrs. R. J. Fallaw and Miss Sallie Fallaw, whom we reported in our last as being incapacitated, are able to be ?p again, while Mrs. J. F. Fallaw is very low. To make her case still sadder, she lost her infant, Ruth, eight months old. It was a bright, sweet, lovely little pet, that shed a ' ? ray of sunshine of gladness and joy to the home. It was sad to part from it, but God saw fit to send his guardian angels to pluck the little flower and transplant it in paradise. Our friend, Lee Rister, has over one hundred bushels of sweet potatoes for v sale. Mrs. Lee N. Fallaw paid these parts a visit recently. We are always glad to see her. Rev. H. M. Fallaw, of Cameron, paid uf< a short visit recently. The vote seekers are popping out slowly, but surely. Ere long they'll " be along chatting the women, kissing the babies and giving the dear voter a hearty warm hand shake. The whiskey question seems to be the paramount issue in the coming campaign. Some want3 to have the * candidates pledged one way or the other. This should not be. Let our best men come out and vote for the UC31 wuu cue; yui cnu scuu wem to vote for the best interest of the people. I don't believe in tying a r, man to certain issues that he believes detrimental to the best interest of the people. Peaches are ripening, wheat is being cut, bees have been robbed, Billie has an eye on some fine briar berries and if you'll come down soon, Mr. Editor, when we get some new biscuits manufactured from flour made 011 Mr. ! George's roller mill, we'll eat, drink (water) and be merry, for a while at least. At this writing John A. Roberts, 2 one of our best R. F. D. boys, is confined to his room with bilious fever. We wish for him a speedy recovery. There has appeared on the farm of Wade Riley a curiosity (?) in the shape of a heifer calf with but three teats. I have seen them with four, y "ttEET J?E AT TAPP'S." WONDER RIBBON SALE. Big lot of Faucy Ribbons of all the spring novelties in floral designs, stripes and Persian effects, rose designs aud rosebud patterns, helitrope shades, pinks, greens and all the combinations in keeping with the season's latest fads are of- 1 fered this immense collection of love- I ly ribbons. Special prices 10c., 25c., 39c. and 89c. SILKS. If It's Silks, and It's Stylish, ^ TAPP has It. We are showing a full line of Louisine Silk in Queen's Greys. Pure Silk Crepe de Chine in white, cream, black and a good run of colors. Fancy Taffetas and Louisine Silks, all colors. Pure Silk Peau de Cygnes in white, black and all colors. Chiffon Taffetas in white and colors. Black Silks, all prices. five and even six, but have not heard of one before with three. Why not send the Hon. A. Frank Lever to the United States senate? I veritably believe it can be done and should be. What say ye, boys? Prof. J. V. Smith and his assistant, Miss Rosa B. Fallaw, have been se cured by the trustees to teach the Athen's graded school for the next term. We now get money enough to run about six months. We ought to run eight. I hope the trustees and patrons will get up interest enough to suppliment the present appropriation to run for this length of time. The Seaboard railroad has changed schedule and now the patrons on the R. F. D. get their mail one hour earlier. Gaston now has another doctor. Our young friend Archie Hutto has located here where he can be found to respond to calls. This scribe has been treated to a lot of fine peaches by being permitted to enter Mr. W. A. Goodwin'3 orchard and help himself. Many thanks Mr. Goodwin, may I go again. The health of the hannv. iollv Felix ? f ^ j ? family i3 normal. Billy Felix. May 29, 1906. SONS OF VETERANS. Camp Harman of Lexington Hold Meeting and Elects Officers. Lexington, May 26.?There was a meeting of Camp Harman, United Sons of Confederate Veterans, in the court house here this morning in which considerable interest was manifested. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Sam P. Roof, commander; E. G. Dreher, first lieutenant commander; J. S. Caughman, apnr?r?rl lipnfcpnant. /wmmanHpr' R R Dreher, adjutant; T. C. Sturkie, color sergeant; J. Brook9 Wingard, historian; S. J. Leaphart, treasurer; W. M. Swartz, 'quartermaster; Dr. J. J. Wingard, surgeon, and J. M. Craps, chaplain. The following committees were appointed : Finance: S. J. Leaphart, chairman; F. W. Shealy and T. L. Harman. Uniforms: George Bell Timmerman, chairman; Sam P. Roof and E. G. Dreher. The camp discussed the advisibility of purchasing uniforms and the committee was appointed for that purpose. It is the purpose of this camp to go to the general reunion at Rich mond next year m a body. This camp is the home camp of Col. George Bell Timmerman, the division commander, who was elected at the recent reunion at Columbia. The active membership of the camp consists of about 35 of the young men of the town and vicinity. This is an excellent organization and we wish it success. Those in charge would be glad for all the young men in the community, who are eligible, to join the camp. You can join if you had a father, grand-father or uncle in the war. If you want to join see any of the officers above named. ?- - The Devil. Typographical errors will slip in on the best printers some times and cause spelling and grammar to sound bad. Here is where the devil comes in, in a printing office. Those who do not understand the work may think it is carelessness, but it is almost impossible at all times to send out the paper clear of mistakes. i ???^^?q wash goods. ! Fancy Lawns, all colors and designs, fast colors. Big line of fine Lawn and | Batiste, fast colors, nice, new designs. cubtain swiss. We have a large stock in all designs, white with colored stripe, .vhite with white dots, stripes, etc. white lawn. White Victoria Lawn, wears and washes better than any other. Cotton Mercerized Voile in all colors, wears well and is good style, Beautiful White Nainsook, plain with Embrodered clover leaf, others with dainty stripe with dots. Mercerized White Mao'ras in all designs, a very handsome iabric for buits and Waists. MR. EB. WILSON REFUSES TO TALE. Husband of Murdered Woman Was in Augusta Yesferday--No New Developments Reported. Augusta, Ga., May 25.?Both Sheriff Raburn, of Aiken, and Mr. Eb. Wilson, the husband of the lady who was murdered in Beech Island Wednesday night were in Augusta today, but each nf them refused to make a statement regarding the case. Sheriff Raburn did say that he was going to leave the negro Lumford here for a while yet, as he thought this was the safest place for him. There is considerable feeling here against the man Wilson, and many believe that he is the murderer of his wife, but there has been no direct evidence introduced in the case to connect him with the foul act. One thing that looked suspicious in regard to Wilson was the fact that he would not go to the jail to identify the negro Lumford, who is being held under arrest. It was also stated yesterday in Sheriff Clark's office here, that there had been one cartridge in the pistol of Wilson fired on the night of the murder, but it is said that Wilson claimed that he fired this about 12 o'clock in the night to frighten away dogs that were barking around his house. During today there has been no additional evidence secured to connect the negro Lumford with the crime, in fact, the officers who made the arrest, Messrs. Howard and Williams, claim that they doubt very seriously if he is the right person. While Mr. Wilson was in Augusta he was seen and asked for a statement 1 1. - -A ?"U i- J wnereupuu lie suraigm^iieu iiuuiacii up, threw back his shoulders and declared that he had no discussion on the subject for the public at present. There will hardly be any further work done on the case at this end and the rest will be left to Sheriff Raburn, who is looking after the South Carolina end. The case has caused much comment here. KAJOB JOHN BLACE Calls Down Fraser Lyon?Threatened to Shoot Him. Maj. John Black, of the dispensary State board of directors, met Representative J. Fraser Lyon, of the dispensary investigating committee, on the street in Columbia last Friday and after applying many epithets to him and using abusive language about what Major Black regarded as the personal persecution against him Mr. Lyon was pursuing in the name of the investigation, threatened to shoot him and told him that he had a mind to shoot him on the spot, and that if he was not armed to go and get himself armed. Mr. Lyon said he was unarmed and went to his room at the hotel. Mr. Lyon reported the matter to the investigating committee. Chairman Hay suggested that the governor had the power to remove. The committee after going into executive session announced that the records of the incident would be promptly turned over to the governor for such action as he saw fit to take, without recommendation from the committee. Mr. Lvon told the committee that Maj. Black and ex-Chairman Hub Evans, of Newberry, had repeatedly threatened not only the lives of himself and Representative Christensen, but had intimated witnesses by threats. He presumed that Maj. Black was "TAPP'S gBEATERl We offer the greatest collection of Spr ever seen hereabouts. The grandest lot < Wash Goods and other Dress materials a Ribbons and Embroideries and the little and shirtwaists. And Millinery of the with new goods. YOUR SU1 i No matter what the style, what the se * - ? ? f t'orinf' D6CO1II0S you. YY LJIU tiiiiucim/ ? auti quaint shapes, you have to be very caret'i you wish. We are showing some of the , wonderfully neat creations of spring's lal the fancier Dress Hats are charming. Si blues, cactus and the Bordeaux shades, t< tions. Ostrich plumes, ribbons and flowi under the quaint shapes. Prices most in The JAMES ! COLUMBIA, S. C., 1642, 164 incensed over the fact that he had gone to Black's home at Walterboro to investigate a rumor to the effect that Black and Evans had bribed a member of the legislature from that r\lonc\ ~H~o fViof. invouficro tion would continue regardless of threats. The threats were of no concern to him personally, but he thought the committee should take some action against the work of the committee being interfered with by intimidation of witnesses. At the conclusion of Mr. Lyon's remarks Representative Christensen of the committee arose and told the committee that not only Maj. Black but Hub Evans had threatened him and Mr. Lyon, of the committee. Evans had told him and Mr. Lyon that he would shoot down any witness allowed to go on the stand and testify against his personal character, and he had seen him again and told him that he meant what he said. Major Black said he was perfectly willing for fullest investigation of his record as a public servant, but would never submit to an attempt to besmirch his private character. As a member of the State board he had not tried to please Lyon, but to do what was right, and Chairman Hay and Gov. Hey ward could both testify that he had consulted them and was earnest in his endeavor to know and to do the right thing. Major Black said: "When my personal character is assailed I am willing to die by it. I would rather go home to my family dead than go home alive, but robbed of my character." Chairman Hay indicated that the matter was one for the governor, who had authority to remove members of the board for cause. The incident has caused much talk J* 1 i il . *1 A _ # J-T_ _ tnrougnour tne city, a ciasn 01 uie kind has been expected for some time. Whether the trouble is all over cannot be said at this time. The committee is about to go fully into the alleged graft practiced by Evans and others. Peace warrants have been issued for both Major Black and Lyon. Black demanded a preliminary and was released under ?1,000 bond. Mr. Lyon is at home in Abbeville, and will be arrested as soon as he returns. G-reenwood in Line. We are glad to learn that there will be organization in the several counties of t.hp St.at.p with a. vipw to moetinfr ^vfc%vv' " w * ?o the whiskey question fairly and squarely. The gentlemen who offer for the legislature will be made to define their positions so that all men may know i where they stand. They will have to j get down from the fence, and step out in the middle of the road. This is just as it should be. The man who is such a slick duck that people cannot locate him is not fit to represent them in the legislature or any where else. We understand that Greenwood will not fail to look well to this matter, and see that her candidates have convictions, and the manhood to express i them, uertamiy, witn me sentiment j in this county against the sale of j liquor, no man should be allowed to represent her in the legislature who favors the dispensary or the liquor business in any shape or form. Thetime is at hand for action andforvery decided action.?Greenwood Journal. Ice cream will be served at the Bazaar fountain on Sat irday's, and cold drinks of every kina are served all the time. Cool this morning and lire felt good. DBPAHTME1TTST0BE. ing and wearables and stylish materials )f Silks ever shipped South. And pretty re here in variety and at prices uumatched. UIC?V> VV* N'-** VM higher order. Every department is filled IMEB. HAT. >ason, you only want the Hat that best v afforded this season in many colors, and il or you won't get quiet the pleasing effect handsomest Hats ever seen here. Simply test style dema nds. Some of the effects in iieh lovely color combinations iit the new ) say nothing of black and white eombinat>rs unmentionable. Roses that just fifrin j oderate. I L. TAPP CO., 14 and 1646 MAIN STREET.! TAKEN TO BALTIMOE FOE PASTEUR TRATMENT. Young Roger Heyward Bitten by a Dog Two Weeks Ago?Analysis Shows Sptoms of Rabies. As the result of dog bite, received on Sunday two weeks ago, young Roger Heyward of this city has been taken to the Pasteur institute in Baltimore for treatment. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hey- j ward. Mrs. Heyward left with her | son for Baltimore Thursday evening, j and probably arrived in Baltimore ! vpstprrlav mnmirtcr. J J O " j The dog which bit the little fellow I was a pet ana was apparently healthy at the time, but several days later j showed signs of being sick, but on last Sunday it died. The apprehension of the family was aroused, and the head of the animal was sent at once to the Pasteur institute for.an examination and analysis. A telegram from the specialists reported that symptoms of rabies had been discovered and advised the boy be taken at once to Baltimore.?The State, May 26. ? I If you want high class job work, not | the cheap ameture kind, but good stock and workmen-like work, you miss it when you ignore our job department. Letter or note heads, envelopes, bills or anything. Ask your dealer for T. X. L. THE GUARAI The Clothes we sell are the Is that fit, wear and retain tl shape and we sell them at reas able prices. Our customers ap] ciate this; that's why we do ar creasing BUSINESS each seaso We want and will apprec: your business in the follow lines: MEN, BOYS' AND CHILDRE CLOTHING, SHOES AND HA BOYS' KNEE PANTS. ME EXTRA PANTS, OVERAI SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, NE WEAR, HOSIERY and all sea: able Furnishings. OUR SPECIALITY: ! "MADE it MEAS | W A A A 1 ouu oampies c Woolens to se can not fail ' and fit is Guai j E. 0. DREHER CLOTHIERS-FURN Lexington, NOTIONS. Elegant showing of best quality of Corsets. Splendid assortment of fine plain Line Handkerchiefs. Fine Pearl Rnt.fcrms snitn.hlp for rlrpssps. waists and shirts. Fancy colored novelty buttons for trimming purposes. Nice qualitySide and Back Combs in shell and amber. Heavy fine quality. Prices, 25c. and 50c. SPRING SHIRTWAISTS. Special lot of Silk Wash Shirtwaists. Black Taffeta Shirtwaist Suits, we offer a special number, some very rich black Taffeta Shirtwaist Suits. Silk Petticoats. New Spring Silk Skirts. MEN'S FURNISHINGS. Men's brown balbriggan Undershirts and Drawers in all sizes, short sleeves. Wear and wash better than all others. Mm's full-size regular made seamless H'iJf Hose, in black and tan, all sizes. MILITIA WILL GO TO CHICK AMATJGA. General Frost May Take Three of the Regiments. The militia of South Carolina have been very much interested in the of | ter of the national government to permit troops, from this State to take part in the big encampment to beheld [ at Chickamauga National park this summer. It is believed that a joint encampment would result in a great deal of good. Probably the entire militia of South Carolina will take part in the encampment. About the first of May the assistant secretary of war. Mr. Robert Shaw Oliver, sent out letters to the governors of all the States, inviting them to participate in these encampments at Chickamauga. The army appropriation bill carried an item of $700,000 to defray these expenses. A nost of the regular army being located at Chickamauga, the joint encampment would be worth a great deal to the military organizations and in addition to this there will be rifle practice, an exercise in which the militia is very sorely deficient. We have been having splendid seasons of rain which hive added considerably to the looks of crops, and now farmers are more cheerful and will be very busy for the next iveek or ten days. ITEED KIND. URE OARMENTS." if the Choicest lect from. We to please you anteed. : s cot iv, ICUCDC UATTCQC lanuwnNi luiitff - - - - S. C. "MEET ME AT TAPE'S." LADIES' FURNISHINGS. New and attractive Neckwear. Fancy Lace and Embrodery trimmed Chimes"ittes, with and without cuffs. Ladies' pretty Lact* and Embroidery Turnover Collars. Pink and blue Silk Neck Scarfs. Fine assortment of Ruching for neck and sleeves, white, pink, blue, red and black. Ladies' medium weight Lisle Thread Hose, spliced heel and soles. Nice assortment of line Lace and Dropstitch Hose. Children's fine Ribbed Black Hose. Best quality Lisle Thread Gloves, black am1 white, nice pearl clasp. 1 Ladies' fine Lisle Swiss ribbed Vests. , Ladies' Jersey ribbed Gauze Vests. ! Ladies' fine ribbed Silk Vests, cream white and pink. S]>eoial values in fine Val.. Round-Thread and Torchon Laces and Insertion. We have never had such a wonderful collection of Laces before. Ladies' fine Gauze Lisle Ho.se. very 1 igh and pretty.