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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.