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The Lexington Dispa ch. G. M. Harmax, Editor and Publisher. :V,- x _ Entered at the Poss Office at Lexington, S. 0., 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. Circulation. Wednesday, January 30,1907. Congressman Lever is crowning himself with glory in the National Honse. In another column we publish an article from the Columbia Record. Through his instrumentality Congressman Buaton visited Columbia last year and took a trip down the Congaree as far as Georgetown. As a result of this trip and through the tireless efforts of Congressman Lever, the Honse has passed an ap? : propriation bill, which carries an amount of $150,000 for the further opening up of the Congaree, Santee v and Waterree rivers. This appropriation means more for South Carolina, perhaps, than any. other amount ever received from Congress. It means a general reduction in freight rates throughout the entire State, and this r certainly will.be a large saving to the f" people. v The work that this young Congressman is doing for the people of his district?not only for the people ?. of his district, but for the State of South Carolina at large?is receiving the commendation of all classes. The fight that he made for Columbia a few weeks ago when there was a probability of a Sub-treasury being established in the South, was the' strongest and the most effective ever made by any one representative from this State. He is continually doing 'something for the people he represents and they have time * and time again shown their appreciation of his services. Our city government has placed a number of gas lights on Main street. This is what we have been needing for a long time. Now that we have lights, give us better streets. With Iowtq ownnnfc rer?#?ived from the uav MUJkVKULAW dispensary?nearly $1500?the streets of Lexington could be made the equal of any town in South Carolina. The sidewalks of Lexington are a disgrace, and could easily be put in good con\ " dition. We have no kick to make against the present council; they . have begun the improvements long advocated by The Dispatch, and we. 8. firmly believe they will at once consider the disgraceful condition of our sidewalks; and since it has been said, "that all things come fo those who v know how to wait", we take it for granted that the Street Improvement j? gang is now on the road to Lexington. We wait, patiently wait. f t With thirty-six cars of "booze" standing on the different railroad tracks in Colombia and billed to the State Dispensary, knocking at the doors of that institution for admit. tsnce, and demurrage charges at the rate of a dollar a day for each car? making in all $36 that the State is paying daily for these goods?the next thing the legislature will be asked to do, will be to make an appropriation for a warehouse in which to store the contents of those thirtysix cars. It looks now like the State Dispensary will be abolished and local option, giving each county the right to ?* % *1 i say whether tney snail nave nquor or not, will be instituted in its place. The resolution passed the Senate by'a vote of 21 to 18. At this writing the resolution is before the House and just what they will do with it remains to be seen. However the case may be, the will of the people should prevail. Woe be unto you grafters! You have been ruler over great things; enter ye now into that place prepared for you from the foundation of the G. M. I. . A "cussin" will surely follow you. Judge R. O. Purdy has resigned and ] the legislature has elected Solicitor -John O. Wilson as his successor. Dastardly Daed at Springfield. Springfield, Jan. zy.?hub mumiug at 3 o'clock the handsome new twoStory dwelling of Mr. L. E. Phillips together with the entire contents was bnrned. The origin strongly suggests incendiarism. Mr. Henry W. Holloway, the wounded police officer, with his wife and little children, occupied rooms on the top floor, and it looks like some midnight assassin was attempting to burn him as he lay, as it were, chained to his bed. ! Those who first saw the fire affirm that ths dwelling was saturated with kerosene oil and the oil was yet burning on the ground and base of the chimney when they got to the fire. There is a grim determination on the part of the citizens that the perpetrator shall be brought to speedy justice. * ' 9 Grippe or Influer 4* to call it, is one oi ^ diseases known. 9 9 Scoffs Emu 2 Liver Oil and Hypo] jT gested form, is the gi A known to medical sci< X It is so easily dig A the system, making n A and strengthening nei 2 Use Scoffs V iLJ?> Influenza. JflMm Invaluable for ALL DRUGGIST SECOND WEES ON TEE SOUNDS. Covering the Western Corner of the ! County, taking in the Thriving Railroad Town's of Batesburg, Leesvifie and Gilbert. After a cold drive early Mondaj7 morning we arrived at Pelion and found a crowd of very impatient taxpayers, anxious to render unto Caesar the things that represent taxation. Mr. Dent in his rapid manner soon turned them away. They did their trading and shook the sand of Pelion for their homes. Pelion is a busy little place, and the clever merchants, D. F. Shumpert, D. B. Sphaler, C. R. Rish and Dr. D. R. Kneece, are doing a nice business. The Auditor was kept busy all day, working without dinner, and late in the evening we accompanied our old friend, Mr. John McCartha, to his comfortable home on Black Creek, where it is indeed a pleasure to stop, and which we could not pass, thinking of his warm fires and pleasant chat and enjoying the unbounded hospitality of himself and family. At about 8 o'clock a messenger arrived with a telegram stating that the editor was needed at court and must come at once. This interfered con-JJ.??U1? nn. ni/?Vvf)u Tact trinw. siuer&ui v wiou uui wguv o ^vov, .. ing that we had before us a long and bitter cold drive to meet the hour of court. Through the kindness of our young friend, David McCartha, (who by the way, has the best mule we have ever rode behind), we were off next morning about 4 o'clock, arriving at Lexington at 8 o'clock. We spent Tuesday and Wednesday at home, and thus depriving us of meeting our good friends of the Cross Roads, Steadmans, and Samaria, joining the Auditor at Batesburg on Thursday morning. \ . Mr. John McCartha : was kind enough to pilot the Auditor through to Mr. Williams' at the Cross Roads, where he found several tax-payers awaiting his arrival. They were soon dispatched with and he was on his way to Steadman, which has many good people, who have the interest of their town at heart. They received him gladly and the people generally seemed to appreciate his coming. Mr. H. J. Burgess was good enough to allow the Auditor to take returns by a warm fire in his store. The returns were fair. He spent the night at Gunter's hotel very pleasantly. Next morning he was at Samaria, where he was shown many favors by our good and genial friend, Dan E. Boatwright, and where the tax-payers turned out promptly. Batesburg was the next assessing A fan r?Vi in cr t.Vl prP piav/^y uu^ xxuuiuvi w -about 2 p. m. The Auditor opened up at the popular clothing- emporium of the Batesburg Shoe & Clothing company, owned and managed by Me99rs. Will and Jule Cooner, both clever and enterprising young men. He spent the night at the boarding house of Mrs. Josie Pond, where he had a good night's rest and enjoyed the fare. Batesburg is a little quiet ju9tnow, but her merchants, however, seemed bright and cheerful. They are a live set of business men, full of energy, and carry large and excellent stocks. Batesburg continues to grow in various ways. Not as many tax-pavers turned out here as usual. On due time we were at Leesville. During the afternoon few citizens of the country came in. Night found us at Kinard's Hotel, famous for its excellent fare, and said by commercial men who travel the country over, to Vio aiinnn/1 +n nnno in t.Vio ftf.af.fs TItC> 17OVV/VAiVC WW AAXSAAV/ AAA UtlV >w' vv* vv * **n/ meals are excellent and served to suit all guests; rooms are comfortable and beds easy. Leesville has a number of enterprises, which gives employment to a number of hands, and, with the educational interests combined, the town is always lively and popular. During Friday a large number of the citizens of the surrounding country made returns to the Auditor. At 4 o'clock wc drove for Summit, * iza, whichever you like ?g& r the most weakening ?* Is ion, which is Cod *8* phosphites in easily di- jj? reatest strength-builder jf $ ested that it sinks into ? iew blood and new fat, rves and muscles* A Emulsion after 1 4 Coughs and Colds, X S: 50c. AND $1.00. J where we fared sumptuously at the home of Mrs. Shealy, the good mother of our popular treasurer, Frank W. Shealy. We are always delighted to stop and rest here. Next morning the usual number of tax-payers came to meet the Auditor and editor, and after serving them, we pulled out fcr Gilbert, where we always meet a large number of people who come to this place for various purposes, to nieet the Auditor, newspaper man, and to trade with the merchants, T. S. Sease, W. H. Donley, Pierce Leaphart and D. E. Hammond, who are clever gentlemen and give their customers goods at lowest prices. Gilbert is doing a fairly gocd business, though dull, like other places, at this season. We always delight to make the thriving railroad towns of Batesburg, Leesville and Gilbert. At 4 p. m., we were indeed glad to pull reins for home, where we arrived about dark. This week we are in the Fork, sha:j ing the hospitality and receiving our ' dues from the good people or this sec| tion of the county. Modern Tenseness. Recently a city editor in Ottumwa, la., was informed by phone at a late hour that a prominent citizen had died suddenly. Calling one of the reportorial staff, the city editor instructed him hurriedly, and the young man shot out of the office on double quick. Some twenty minutes later he returned, and as he hastened to the corner where his typewriter stood the city editor asked him: "Well, what about it?'" "Oh, nothing," said the young man as he began making the keys rattle, "only as Mr. Blank was walking along the street he says, 'I'm going to die/ and he leaned up against the fence and made good."?Judge. Paets la the Case. lawyer (examining witness)?Do yon know the man who formerly owned this gun? Witness?Yes, sir. Lawyer?Is he In the courtroom? Witness?No, sir. Lawyer?Where is he? Witness?I don't know. Lawyer?When and where did you see him Inst? Witness?Six months ago?at his funeral.?Detroit Tribune. One Goo<l Place. irv /C : f The Sportsman?What's +he best place for quail in these parts ? The . Rustic?Toast, I guess.?Cleveland Leader. HIk Specialty. "Yes," said Bradley. "I'm In- this bowling match, and you can depend I'll give a good account of myself." "Yes, when you tell about it afterward you'll make it sound all right"? Philadelphia Press. So Them! The world is better nowadays Than fifty years ago, I know, and there are many ways That give me cause to know. Aye. though you pick a score of flaws Since twoseore years and ten, I say 'tis better now?because You were not In it then. ?Cleveland Leader. Bold. Man. "Just one," said Mr. Xervey, and, leaning forward, be kissed her. "Sir," she cried, "you forgot yourself!" "That's so. That one was for you," he said, and, leaning forward again, he annexed another. "One more for me."?Philadelphia Press. An Antidote. "So your daughter has gone to Indulge in the frivolities of the summer resort." "Yes," answered Mr. Cumrox. "After hearing her graduation essay I think it'll do her good to be kind o' frivolous j for awhile."?Washington Star. Is Still J. 0. G-L BATESB Be sure to cs he is Honestly an ing. This is no goods must move. ? Dissolution of Partnership. Tfte corporation doing ousiness under the firm name of The W. H. F. Rast Co., of Swansea, S. C.v has been dissolved by the withdrawal of C. M. Varn and C. L. Rast. The business will be continued by W. H. F. Rast, who assumes all responsibilities now existing. (Signed) W. H. F. RAST. C. M. VARN. C. L. RAST. 1 ALFRED J. 'FOX, ! s ! Life Insurance, > ( ' | Healih Insurance, > * > j Accident Insurance, ! < i \ Fire Insurance, | | REAL ESTATE AGENT, | \ LEXINGTOX, - S. C. ; ( I \ | \ ) { POR I 40 acres just outside incorporate J 2 limit-s town of Lexington, S. C. | < Good dwellingand bam. > J One valuable lot and improve- [ J ments in the town of Lexington, } c S. C. > \ One lot with good two story > < dwelling on Main street, Lexing- ? j ton, S. C. [ J Dwelling house and lot on upper > ( Main Street, Lexington, S. C. > { One resident lot on tipper Main J < street, Lexington, S. C, i < One valuble lot in the town of > J Lexington, S. C. J \ One lot near Lexington Depot. > ? 12 Acres just outside incorporate > j limits, Lexington, S. C. [ < 6 Acres very near Lexington, > ( S, C. .[ J Store building and lot on Main | ( street, Lexington, S. C. > ( House and lot in town Lexing- > ] ton?J acre land; 6-room dwelling. [ ( 250 acres on Southern railroad ? < 2-1 miles from Bair, 4 miles from > j Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- | { chard, 50 acres open land. > I 1 One store room, one warehouse > j Lexington, S. C. j | Write or call to see me ! at THE HOME BANE. S | i VWVMWWMPWWWWWWV F01ETSH0NETHCAR tor ehUdroag oafo, euro* Ho oplatmo \m l The Original La W prdvement over a V good alike for yc FOR SALE BY THE KAUFMA2 ?aawB??an?^???? Iain Sale L Oil at OVER'S, CRG, S. C. ill and see what d Truthfully offercatch sale, but CLERK'S SALES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA* County of Lexington, Court of Common Pleas. l 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, 1906, I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the court hous<? 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, hung 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, Lorick & Lowrance, Shumpert Tract No. 1, and No. 2, G. M. C. Kyzer and Home Tract No. 3." (2) Home Tract No. 2?All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the county of Lexington and State aforesaid,' containing fiftyc*ATTAr? <->*? IACC Q ^ nhm CAlsAC/t)) iiiUiU UJL IVOOj UU.J\./JLAJ.i.XA^ lands of J. J. Lown, Home Tract No. 1, | and G. M. C. Kyzer." Resold at the risk of former bidder, . | who failed to comply, i TERMS OF SALE?One half cash, I balance on a credit of twelve months, j with interest from day of sale, secured i by bond of the purchaser and mortgage | of the premises sold; with leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. $50 cash or bid will not be accepted. These lands have been recently surveyed, and the plats are on file. Samuel B. George, Clerk of Court. Lexington, S. C., Jan. 14tb, 1907. G. T. Graham, Esq., Plaintiff's Attry. T. C. Sturkie, Esq., Defendants Attorney. ' 3wlS j [ As s Listener. She?Judging from the slowness of your friend's speech, I should say he Isn't accustomed to much talking. He?There's where your judgment Is warped. He's been married ten years.1* ?Bohemian Magazine. The Kind Deslrod. Clerk?What kind of a hammock do you want, miss? Summer Girl?Ob, a little one. Just about big enough. for one?but?er? strong enough for two.?New York Life. Subscribe to The Dispatch. xative Cough Syrup and the Gen 11 Cough, Lung and Bronchial Rem* >ung and old. Prepared by Pineule DRUG CO. We have on ^ne ^0rS"S TW UNH ,i iiinrim ~ < C0LTJMBIAt . WlWtBiHiflt'11 Ml?' TAX NOTICE. The balance of the time at Lexington Court House until December 31st, I90t>, after which time the following penalties * will be added by the County Auditor and collected by the County Treasurer. Un January 1, 1907, 1 per cent penalty will be added to those who have not paid. On February 1st. 1907, an additional per cent, will be added to those who have cot paid, making 2 per cent, lor February. Still an additional 5 per cent, penalty will be added on March 1st, making 7 per cent penalty to be paid bv those who have * not paid by March 1st, ISO7. Tax books will close March 15, 1907. LEVY. For State Purposes 5 Mills. For Ordinary County ^Purposes. .3$ Mills. For Constitutional School Tax... .3 Mills. Total 1H Mills. , Special School Levy District No. 18?3 Mills Special School Levy District No. 37-2 Mills Special School Levy District No. 34-2 Mills Special School Levy District No. 25-2 Mills Special School Levy District No. 19-4 Mills Special School T evv District No. 15-3 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 75-2 Mills Special School Levy Dis. No. 27-2 Mills Poll Tax $1.00. RAILROAD LEVY. Saluda Township 7?. mills Broad River Township 71 mills. Fork Township 71 mills. Commutation Road Tax $3 00 paj able from October loth to March 1st, -1907. Parties owning property in "Saore than one township must so state to the Treasurer When writing for information concerning taxes always give one full name not initials. FRANK W. SHEALY, Treasurer Lexington County. REAL ESTATE AND - . FIRE INSURANCE AGENT 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, v ii i r* ft ss ew jsroojaana, o. u. DR. L. L. TOOLE 1608 Main Street, ' * COLOMBIA, - - S. C. PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTOR AW) 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 saving prices. Sep. 5 tf Valuable Place for Sale. The old Dr. Hunt mill place, near Edmnnd, containing 105 acres, 30 acres open. Gcod for corn, peas, cotton, etc, Round pine and wood timber with mill site, dam and waste way complete. Pond covers about ten acres. For terms, &c., apply to v L. E. Jefcoat, 4wl3 p Edmund, S. C. lEVMTAR uine Honey and Tar. An imidies. Pleasant to the taste and' i Medicine Co., Chicago, U.S.A. hand a load I " and Mules. jp fl and see jg e you buy. fp n right and we || B II BROS. 1 | ssembly St., ^ ^ ^ ' r