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The Lexington Oispa ci\ G. M. HaE3?AN, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. i Circulation, S,S08. Wednesday, January 23,1907. Now for the "Lyon's Roar"?the investigation is in progress. If Martin F. Ansel will only make us half as good Governor as Duncan Clinch Hey ward, who retired to private life on January 15, the affairs of the State will continue to prosper . as the green bay tree. May D. C. Heyward live long and prosper! Rev. Coke D. Mann, a member of the House from Oconee refused to vote for Senator Tillman, but failed to get his reasons in the journal, the members refusing him permission. This same preacher quit the Method' ist conference because at the annual session at Darlington the conference "sat down" on # him when he at ' tempted to present charges against Rev. J. S. Beasly, Presiding Elder of this District* Another committee is now invesii ci.l_.l_ gating tne anairs ui wie ouite uiapeiisary and if ifc proves to be as worthless as the one that was in session last year, it yvlli be a' disgrace to the State. The investigation last year cost the State an enormous sum, and only got evidence enough to arouse suspicion, without one scintilla of evidence?according to an opinion rendered by the late Attorney General * LeRov Youmahs?with which to prosecute any body. During the campaign last summer Mr. Lyon said: "Elect me attorney general and I'll put stripes on the backs and shackles on the legs of the grafters." We wonder if he will stand by that declaration. ? On? 2?oro Disgrace. Sheriff Limehouse will be tried today before an Orangeburg jury for mal-feasance in office. Any thing short of conviction, in the face of the Sheriff's letter to the Governor, will be preposterous apd travesty on justice. It wonld be a reflection upon the county of Orangeburg and a severe blow to the county of. Dorchester, and on a par with the' disgraceful affair in Lexington county.?Summerville News. Poor old Orangeburg; we sympathize with her deeply! She iff Limehouse has been acquitted and she is placed on a par with Dexington county. We are at a loss to know just what our contemporary is aluding to in the above article. - However the of Mr. H. A. Dickert, three miles from the city on the asylum road. The house and furniture were valued at $2,700 and insured for ?1,500. The fire started from an explosion of a lamp which had been left burning on a center table in Mr. Dickert's room. It is thought that it was knocked off by a cat. A saucer ol milk was on the table and the cat was evidently drinking the miik and in jumping about knocked the lamj off. The lamp fell and rolled into a closet, the door being slightly ajar, and the clothes within were quickly ignited. In a few seconds the whole room was enveloped in flames.?Columbia Record, 21st. * ' * case may be, we are glad that one more county in the State has been | classed along side of Lexington, and we beg to inform our contemporary that we can take care of our own affairs , and are inclined to believe that Orangeburg can do likewise, and that, too, without the able assistance of the editor of the Summerville News. Judge Prince. Judge Prince, of Anderson, is presiding at this term of court, and he does so with grace and dignity. Indeed he is an ornament to the bench. His charge to the grand jury Monday was the best ever delivered in the court house here. A gem of oratory. We are indeed sorry that space does not permit U3 giving a synopsis of* +.V>ia a t*<r -in +.Vti? urppt'e iccno However, it will appear next week, and we beg, in advance, that our people read it. Judge Prince is a man of pleasing and charming personality, and enjoys the happy faculty of making friends with all in whom he comes in contact. Before he was elected to the bench he was one of the strongest members'of the general assembly of this State. Supreme court honors has frequently been predicted for him and it is to be hoped that he. will aspire for a place on the supreme bench, for, indeed he weuld be an honor to that body. Again we say that Judge Prince is an ornament to the bench of South Carolina. Mr. Sopo A. Dioksrt's Essideacs Burned." Fire this morning at 4 o'clock cle stroved the two storv frame residence mwpwy??HM?J?IBKHMgBMIlMBa?g # ^ Girlhood and i'co ^ linked together. egi The girl who tak <2* ston has plenty of \ v plump, active and em ^ The reason is that i cQi digestion is weak, S $i provides her with poi easily digested form. ? , It is a food that bu ft girl's strength. ? ALL DRUGGISTS! Criminal Court. The spring term of the court of general sessions was convened here promptly at the usual hour on Monday morning with Judge Geo. E, Prince, of Anderson, presiding. The grand jurors were all present and sworn in with Col. John Bell Towill, of Batesburg, as foreman. Our county is to be congratulated upon being in the hands of so firm a set of men as the present body. There are - only thirty-one petit jurors in attendance. The first trial was against Fed Caughman charged with violation of the dispensary law, in which Mr. A. D. Martin appeared for the defendant. There were many witnesses on both sides, but the case was finally given the. jury about dark. Near midnight Judge Prince and the court officers appeared at the courthouse, and after interviewing the foreman, a mistrial was ordered. Clerk George was the most unfortunate, as he had retired when the bailiff called for him. Deputy Sheriff Hutto and Constable Swygert hauled in the following Sunday gamblers the week before court: Will Cobb, Spencer Guess, Ed Nix, Isaac Jones, Preston Sikes "t and John Cooper, colored, and John I Jacobs, white, whom they captured at the Lexington end of the C. N. & L. bridge, and all being Columbians. The first five plead guilty and got $40 or six months. Jacobs stood trial with Mr. Stnrkie as his attorney, was convicted and given $75 or seven months, and Cooper went free. ' Sidney Fox charged with breaking ,in the store of M. P. Gunter on Dec. 28th last, was released. Some time ago Sheriff Corley met George Smith, a "gentleman of color" from Columbia, flourishing a pistol, as he was going the Ferry road from town. The sheriff took him and the gun, and upon plea of guilt yesterday the judge gave him $50 or six months. On the 8th Sept. last Chappel Simmons, a Seuffletown coon, created quite a stir in town by resisting arrest and taking the policeman's pistol. He ran, but was soon overtaken by the sheriff at the depot, when he attempted to shoot, but was overpowered He lately served out four months for the town trouble and yesterday plead guilty to the others. His sentence was $200 or seven months. For a long time Gary Hampton, a | black negro 20 years old, has been ! driving for Mr. Hayne Williams at Irene. Yesterday morning he went into Hartley's store at the depot, made himself obnoxious, and was or' dered to leave by Mr. Frank Sharpe, one of the clerks. Not realizing the venom in the negro, Sharpe turned about his work, and as he stooped for an attiele, the negro struck him on the back of the head and on the right arm with a pair of brass "knucks," knocking him down and cutting a frightful gash on the scalp. The ,negro escaped, but was later brought to jail. The grand jury returned a true bill; he plead guilty and was given one year, or $123. This was quick work for our red tape, congested, courts. On February 22, 1905, Mr. Q. Y. J Wingard of this place swore out a warrant against Dr. -O. C. Hollev, charging him with practicing medicine in violation of law, in that he was not licensed by the State Beard of Medical Examiners. True bills were returned at the last August and November terms, and the trial come on yesteri day.- Messrs. Erird & Dreher and Thurmond appeared for Dr. Holley. Drs. 0. B. Mayer of Newberry and Mary R. Baker oi' Columbia, repre senting trie btate isoaro, were wit nesses, with numerous citizens of ; Hollow Creek township. The case ; was interesting and closely contested. : After short deliberation the jury ac: quitted him. Dr. Hollcy lately mar1 ried a Lexington girl, a daughter of i Mr. George C. Shirey. As we go to press the Taylor-Monts murder case is being tried. [ The grand jury will complete their work today. * I 11* s Emulsion are ^ ?s? es Scoffs Emu I- $ rich, red blood; she is O jrgetic. < V <1 it a period when a girl's ? co11fs Emulsion ? rverful nourishment in Q > 2 lilds and keeps up a ^ X 50c. AND $1.00. l]L f legislative. ' Friday fn the Senate. The following new bills were introduced in the Senate to-day. A numV./-V* Killo r>ooaari -fj-? fVioir third rpad JJCi VI BJ'XXXO wv WAAV.A4. V*.-* V* ing and the senate adjourned to meet Monday at 3:30 o'clock: Mr. Black?To require all through and local freight trains to carry passengers. Mr. Laney?A bill to provide for distress warrants for rent and prescribe the form of procedere by landlord and tenant in distress warrants by landlords and replevin by tenant. Mr. Brice?A bill to amend section 2 of an act entitled "An act to provide the age and time in which road duty shall be performed in this State and to provide for and fix the amount of commutation tax in lieu thereof," approved 22nd of February, by increasing the commutation tax to S3, requiring the use of the chaingang on i permanent road work and the employment of an engineer, etc., and combining the road districts of York county. In the House. Mr. Epting introduced a bill today to increase pensions of old soldiers. Most of the time today was devoted to second reading bills, most of which was passed. There was some discus- ! sion as to the passage of the bill to repeal the lien law. There are so many bills along this line that it was agreed to pass it over until Wednesday when the bill will come up for debate*. , The bill of Mr. Sage to provide for a commission and to appropriate the sum of $10,000 for a 8tatue of John C. Calhoun in the capitol at Washington. The following new bills of general interest were introduced: By Mr. A. G. Brice of Chester?To roquire railroad companies, on writ ten application, to supply empty cars. The bill provides penalties for delay or refusal to supply "empties" where asked for by shippers. By Mr. B. F. Thomas?To provide 1 for the distribution of school text books to poor children by the county supervisor. By Mr. Aull?To provide for compulsory education. By Mr. Morrell?To prohibit the use of wells ior sewerage purposes. By Mr. Bailentirre?To amend the law as to barbed wire fences by excepting woven wire fences. By Mr. Aull?To provide scholarships in the textile department at Clemson college instead of confining them to the agricultural sourse. By Mr. Walker?To pay managers in primary elections. By Mr. Nicholson?To amend the law as to allowing aldermen to try municipal cases. By Mr. Lester?To authorize and require county commissioners of Saluda county to widen the public highways' in that county. fc By Mr. Smith?To further regulate the granting of new trials and have the original verdict stand. . By Mr. McMaster?To further define the law as to mental anguish so as not to require notice of the relationship or interest of parties#. | By Mr. Ept-ing?To increase the j Confederate pension fund to 8240,000 i and D/ovidc for distribution. JL Lax. Co. Teachers' Association. Program of the Lexington County Association, which will hold its meeting Saturday, January *26, in the Institute building, at 11 o'clock a. m. 1. Value of Primary Devices. 3Iiss Jean Witherspoon. 2. Tne Need of the Dictionary in the Common Schools. Prof. J. E. Shealy, Prof. B. B. Hair.' 3. The Real Value of an Education. Hon. John Bell Tow ill. Fellow-teachers, we hope you will come to this meeting. The above program premises something very good for every one who may attend. Secretary. Is St J J. C. GL BATESB Be sure to cs he is Honestly an ing. This is no goods must move. CLEBK'S SALES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA^ County of Lexington, Court of Common Pleas. John F. Miller, in his own right and as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Miller, deceased, Plaintiff, against Simon P. Miller, Anna Miller, Alice Canada, Eliza Shumpert, Ella Bailey, James L. Miller, Frank McNinch, Orrie Thompson, Maggie Baughman and Carrie Allen, Defendants. Partition. In obedience to the decree of the court herein, signed by Hon. Earnest Gary, presiding judge, and dated May 23rd, 1936, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the court house door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in February, 1907: (1) "Home tract No. 1?All that piece parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Lexington and State aforesaid, containing one hundred and forty-one acres, more or less, adjoining lands of J. J. Lown, L.orick & JUowrance, bhnmpert Tract No. 1, and No. 2, G. M. C. Kyzer and Home Tract No. 2." (2) Home Tract No. 2t?All that piece, parcel or tract of land," situate, lying and being in the county of Lexington and State aforesaid, containing liftysevcn acres, more or less, adjoining lands of J. J. Lotto, Home Tract No. 1, and G. M. C. Kyzer." Resold at the risk of former bidder, who failed to cohroly. TERMS OF SALE?One half cash, balance on a credit" of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises sold; with leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. $50 cash or bid will not be accepted. These lands have been recently surveyed, and the plats are on file. Samuel B. George, Clerk of Court. Lexington, S. C., Jan. 14th, 1907. G. T. Graham, Esq., Plaintiff's Attry. T. C. Sturkie, Esq., Defendants Attorney. f 3wl3 Executrix Sale. I will sell at public auction, at the late residence of Dr. Jos. F. Mitchell, at Leesville, on Saturday, the 26th of January, 1907, commencing at 10 a. m., five mules, one, two and four horse wagons, baggies, harness, agricultural implements and a lot of other things not mentioned. Terms cash. ' Eudocia J. Mitchlll, Jan. 22, 1907. Executrix. Mr. W. S. Hook, one of the most a lbstantial citizens of the Gilbert section, dropped in to see us last week and left his dollar for another year'9 subscription to the Dispatch. BCCO LJ The Original La provement over a good alike for yc FOR SALE BY THE KAUFMA1 | L On at OVER'S, URG, S. C. 7 * ill and see what d Truthfully offercatch sale, but i TAX RETURNS. In accordance with the law in reference to the assessment and taxation of real and personal property, the Auditor, or his assistant, will be and attend the following named places for the purpose of receiving tax returns for the fiscal year 1907, and in order to meet the next appointment the hour will close at 11 o'clock in the morning and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon; tax payers will, therefore, be prompt in meeting the appointments, so as not to cause delay. Tax pave/s will please come prepared to give the name of the township and number of school district wherein they, reside: Leesville, Thursday evening and Friday all day, Jan. 24-25. Summit, Saturday morning, Jan. 26. Gilbert, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26. Chapin, Monday all day and Tuesday morning, Jan. 28-29. Peak, Tuesday afternoon and "Wednesday morning, Jan. 29-30. Spring Hill, Wed. afternoon, Jan. 30. Hilton, Thursday morning, Jan 31. White Rock, Thurs. afternoon,Jan. 31 Ballentine, Friday morning, Feb. 1. Irmo, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, Feb. 1-2. Elias Meetze's, Sat. afternoon, Feb. 2 Crout's Store, Tues. morning, Feb. 5. Ed Addy's, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5 Franklyn Keisler's, Wed. morn, Feb 6 Red Bank, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9 At -Lexington u. ?1., ail day not included in above schedule from January 1,-1907, to February 20, 1907, when the books will close, after which 50 per cent will be added for failure to make returns. Tax returns sent in by mail are not legal unless sworn to before an officer qualified to administer oaths. All male persons are subject to poll tax from 21 to 00 years of age," except tho=e exempt by law. Under the new law all dogs are subject to a capitation tax of 50 cents and must be returned at the same time when other property is returned. G. A. DERRICK, Auditor Lexington County. Additional Term Federal Court. Washington. Jan. 18.?Mr. Lever's bill to give an additional term of the federal court at Columbia and to change the time of holding court in Charleston, today passed the house as did also his bill for $125 to reimburse t le Columbia hospital and Dr. A. E. Boozer for the treatment of Henry Hoefer during the Spanish war. Terms of the federal court will be held in Columbia, if the bill passes the senate, on the third Tuesday in January and on the first Tuesday in November, the latter solely for trial of civil cases. Court will be held in Charleston on the third Tuesday in March instead of the first Tuesdav in April as now. I Subscribe for the Dispatch. I AXATIVE HOI xative Cough Syrup and the Gei 11 Cough, Lung and Bronchial Rem rnng and old. Prepared by Pineul UN DRUG CO. We have o] of hue Horses f ---*?. _ - - - ."? J -,-?^v. TAX NOTICE. The balance of the time at Lexington Court House until December 31st, 190>, after which time the following penalties will be added by the County Auditor and collected by the County Treasurer. Un -January 1, 1907, 1 per cent penalty will be added to those who have not paid. Ou February 1st. 1907, an additional per cent, will be added to those who have not paid, making 2 per cent, lor February. Still an additional 5 per cent, penalty will be added on March 1st, making 7 per cent penalty to be paid bv those who have not paid by March 1st, 190'. Tax books will close March 15, 1907. LEVY. For State Purposes 6 Mills. For Ordinary County Purposes. .3$ Milie. For Constitutional SchoolTax....3 Mills. Total 1U Mills. Special School Levy District No. *8-3 Mills Special School Levy District No, 37-2 Mills Special School Levy District No. 34-2 Mills ouuuui l^cvjr O-ZISCIIUL iig. ^o?4 ULiiis Special School Levy District No. 19-4 Mills Special School T evv District No. 15-3 Wills Special School Levy Dis. No. 75^2 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 27-2 Mills toll Tax $1.00: RAN,ROAD LEVY. Saluda Township 71 mills Broad River Township 71 mills. Fork Township 71 mills. Commutation Road Tax $3 00 payable from October 15th to March 1st, 1907. Parties owning property in more than one township must so state to the Treasurer When writing for information concerning taxes aiways give one full name not initials. FRANK W. SHEALY, ? Treasurer Lexington County. 1 REAL ESTATE . AND FIRF MIRMF AfiFWT IIHL iivuuimiiiuJLj iiifliuiii I am prepared to collect your rents. ^ I have two Brick Buildings and two dwellings which are a bargain. I also have small vacant lots for sale cheap. If you have anything to sell or want to buy farming lands or building lots any where. Write me. A. B. BACHMAN, Real Estate, Fire Insurance, New Brookland, S. C. DR. L.L. TOOLE . 1608 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. PAINLESS TOSTH EXTRACTOR AND DENTIST. BEST PLATES - - - $8.00 BRIDGE WORK (per tooth) - $5.00 GOLD FILLINGS - . $1.00 up PAINLESS EXTRACTION 25 and 50c , All dental work done at money saying prices. Sep. 5 fcf Valuable Place for Sale. The old Dr. Hunt* mill place, near Edmund, containing 105 acres, 30 acres open. Gcod for com, peas, cotton, etc, Hound pine and wood timber with mill site, dam and wasteway complete. Pond covers about ten acres". For terms, &c., apply to L. E. Jefcoat, 4wl3 p Edmund, S. C. SyMtar iiuine Honey and Tar. An imledies. Pleasant to the taste and t e Medicine Co., Chicago, U.S.A. n ]> o^ rl a 1 a o r! ^^ LI iiCili M Ci 1VUU. ? and Mules. gj -fi / e and see S J re you buy. |gj ^jj ? right and we p . 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