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& : r- v >*/' I (The Lexington Dispatch. G. M. EEarman, 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. Circulation. 2,31(5. Wednesday, March 27,1907. ' . 881^ : Which will be the happiest Sunday. The child with the rabbit egg, or the woman with her Baster hat. .' v : - A prominent merchant and business g - man of Lexington says: *' Away with' HKfei. the dispensary ; let the taxes go where they will! I No matter what the result of the . ' ThaW trial, the majority of the people will always think he did the right thing when he killed Standford White. The Hon. Wra. H. Taft only laughs When his name is mentioned as a pos- I sible candidacy for president to sue- | ceed Roosevelt. Why shouldn't he? It strikes a feympalhetic chord. p, If the Columbia Record keeps up v the fight it has been making for free bridges across the Congaree and Broad rivers, there is not much doubt but that the people of the Dutch Fork can soon go into Columbia* without paying bridge toll., . ' Let everybody pull together for a greater Lexington. It will not be loner before her beautiful shade trees I will be resplendent with the beauty of spring, and for pride sake?if for no other?we should keep the streets and sidewalks .cleaD. The good people of Eloree, Orangeburg county, have voted out the dispen^ry by an overwhelming majority. They say that they would rather have their taxes fchribble than have a dispensary. A prominent business man of Lexington is of the same opinion. Senator Tillman caxne very near I getting in a fight in Virginia last week | - because he made a slight remark about President Roosevelt in the pres< ence of his admirers. But the senator held his own and refused to retract Ms language. Tillman is not a coward by any means and this-was not the ^-.first time that he has faced the storm. & V' The Augusta Chronicle is rising, jphoenix like, from her disaster of a week ago, and is reaching her subscribers on time as if nothing had happened. The Chronicle is one of ?;: % the oldest and best dailies in the sotfth, and it goes without- saying that in a few days the Chronicle will '0-." rise up greater than ever: . " "The Bit Do?.", In abetter to the' Batesburg Advo cate, Mr- C. L. Jones, now of North |p > Augusta, questions#the right of The Dispatch to advise the people of Edisto in reference to the proposed new county. It has been the policy of i this paper to advise our people and we are glad that it has proven from time that W8 have given nothing but sound advice, and regardless of Mr. pp.'; Jones we shall continue to counsel with them to the end, with no selfish ? purpose in view, but looking to" their welfare. "It is the hit dog that always yelps," and knowing Mr. Jones / from early boyhood, his many moves from county to county, seeking office, j but without success, and his last j I move to North Augusta, where there has been, a strong move for a new ia nrnof enonsrh to our mind J, X- ? that he is the "hit dog," and therefore, his article needs no further comment from us. Let him take his own izfedicine. It looks now beyond doubt that we are sure to have two new railroads passing through our town. The surveyors are now locating permanently the lines, commencing at the Brookland end and will pass here in a few days. Mr. E. B. Pilcher, the adjuster of the right of way for the South Carolina Public Service Corporation, is to follow right behind the surveyors. Both lines ? the AugustaAiken and Columbia road and the South Carolina Public Service Corporation will use the same road-bed from Columbia and Brookland to this place and as far up as George Hayes?, on the old Augusta road, at which point the South Carolina Public Service Corporation will branch off for Saluda Court House. It is thought now that these companies will use the bridge at the foot of Gervais street, entering Columbia, and connect with the city railway, if they do not establish a depot of their own. It is probable though that they will 14. connect with all roads entering Columbia, for they will not only haul passengers, but heavy freight as well, which will make it very necessary for them to connect with the other roads. The people living along these proposed lines should bear in mind the great importance of these roads and the many benefits that will be derived from them. They should not hesitate in giving the right of way and otherwise aiding the promoters of these undertakings, which means so much for the further development of our county and State. In a letter to Hon. A. F. Lever, published elsewhere in this issue, the Postoffice Department says that the amount of mail delivered on some of the routes in Lexington county is far hplr?w the average. It is a matter of -TM ? ? o great importance to the people that these routes be kept in operation daily, but you can at once see that unless more mail is delivered on these feutes the patrons now receiving mail everyday will only receive it three times a week. The patrons of all rural routes should see to it that ?the amount of mail delivered should be up to the required standard. ? ?????????? One Develops the Other. It is quite evident that with the two electric roads the development of the water power on the Saluda is sure to follow, for one develops the other. There was some parties here a 'few days ago inspecting the sight of the dam near JDrecher's Ferry, and understand that they were very much nl cased with the outlook, and we ex pect, at 110 distant day, to see the work commenced and pushed to completion. With this power in operation,v other great possibilities for our town will follow. This electric power will enable Lexington to have lights at a very small cost, and will open the way to many other enterprises that are now under way> It is claimed, also, that the power at Amick's Perry and Langford's' Shoals will likewise be developed and thus add to the wealth and prosperity of that section. A. Beautiful Easter Opening. Never before in the history of Lexington has there been such a wonderful and magnificent display of Easter millinery, ^dress goods, notions, shoes, etc., as is shown now at the mammoth store of W. P. Roof. To-day and to-morrow are the opening days at the big store. The ladies are all pleased?tickled nearly to death? with the display of the beautiful Easter hats, the designs of Miss Brown, of Baltimore, who has already proven that she is master of her profession. She is pleasing, patient and painstaking, and it is a pleasure for her to assist you in getting just the hat that becomes you most. It is really amusing to see the sweet smiles of the ladies before the *'looking glass," when being suited to a hat. The improvement is so grand arid pleasing. 61 Souses Burned; l?auy Are Homeless. Spartanburg, March 25,?At 11 o'clock this morning fire broke out in the mill village and before it could be checked, destroyed 61 houses, renderO/Vl man irrvmon an/1 r?VliIrlrpn lug llW JULiVii) ?T VAAAV/4J. homeless, and destroying property to the estimated value of $75,000. The fire was caused by a defective stove flue. v President Montgomery has appealed to the citizens for funds to help house the people and to buy food for the destitute. "Death of Mrs. Dev. VT. L. Darr. Just at the time of going to press, we are informed of the Sudden death of Mrs. Rev. W. L. Darr, of Edinburg, Va. The telegram conveys no further information than that the body will j arrive here to-mOrrow. The iuneral ! services will be conducted at Mo. "He- 1 bron, Delmar. s Mrs. Darr was formerly Miss Quilla Eargle of Delmar and has a host of relatives and friends in this and other sections who will be deeply grieved to learn^of her death.?Leesville News. Physician Shot By Negro Woman. Union, March 25.?Dr. W. L. Under, one of Union's well known physicians, was shot in his office this morning by a negro woman named Lucy Lipsey. The woman refuses to make a statement and the exact cause of the shooting is unknown, but it is understood that it was caused by a difference of opinion of a purely professional matter. i 1 9 Grippe or Influen Q to call it, is one of diseases known. & Scoffs Erntii jr Liver Oil and Hypop ? gested form, is the gi X known to medical scie ? It is so easily dig* ^ the system, making n A and strengthening ner X Use Scoffs V Influenza. f [F&P Invaluable for | Hi ALL DRUGGIST! County Soard of Equalizatic The County Board of Equalizati was in session yesterday. Lexingto; board is composed of good men of i prejudiced mind9, and the props] throughout the county is sure to assessed at its right value at th hands. The meeting was a harmc ious one, and while the meeting v one of business, it was one of pleasi also. The following gentlemen, rep seating the various townships a towns, compose the board: Sandy Run?1ST. B. Wannamaker. Black Creek?L. L. Gantt. Bull Swamp?W. Q. Jackson. Congaree?Thomas J. Roof. Boiling Springs?A. R. Taylor. Fork?James H. Shealy. Gilbert Hollow?James F. Lapha Hollow Creek?G. F. Keisler. Lexington?J. G. Zenker. Piatt Springs?George W. Pound, Saluda?J. C. Fulmer. Broad River?John P. Richardsor Chinquepin?WV B. Hite. TOWNS. Brookland?R. L. Shuler. Batesburg?J. M. Malpass. Leesville?J. R. Bonknight. Lexington?James E. Hendrix. Mr. Nathan B. Wannamaker w made chairman, tvhich virtually mak him a member of the State Board Equalization from this county. Several changes were made in t valuation, but none raised much abo the average. Horses will average value, $58; mules, $63; cattle at $11. No one appeared before the boa in person to appeal from the action the town and township boards. T members were pleased with the i suits and returned home satisfied wi their labors. 2To New Dispensaries. . The County Dispensary Board tak this method of answering many letfce addressed to said. board asking i formation as to establishing new d pensaries. The board is very bu getting the dispensaries already < tablished in proper working order ai will not consider any petition to e tend the business for some time come. J. W. Addy, Cierk of Board. Baptist Young People's TJnio: The Baptist Young People's Uni of South Carolina will meet in Colui bia from April 9 to 11. A neat ai attractive program has been sent o by the committee, and the meeti] -e-"- x^^ KAof atrnv V?olr? on is i air i-o uc uic usou the State. All delegates and offici visitors who expect to attend shou notify George S. King, Chairman, 13 Main street, Columbia, S. C. Another Hold-Up in Columbi Mr. M. M. Hamelreth, an attorn* of Long Run, Ohio, was held up 1 two negroes in Columbia Thursd; night and relieved of his shoes, co and $37 in money. One of the negroes, Sam Wilso has been arrested by the police ai committed to jail in default of $1,0 bond. The coat and shoes were foui in the house where Wilson was sta ing. He said he found them on t] street where the hold-up occurre The other negro has not been ca tured. Change in Board. Governor Ansel has appointed M John J^McCartha a member of t] Board of Equalization for Black Crei Township, viee L. W. Wise, decline D. B. Bawl was also appointed member 6f the board for th^town Batesburg, vice W. C. Farber, d clmed. ??- < Famine in China Worse. . Reports from the Orient indica famine conditions have become serious as to threaten to exceed horror the great famine of Indi Hundreds are dying every day, ai diseases which have started amoi the sufferers are spreading rapidl striking down the weakened peoj like a plague. The chic committ is preparing to send out appeals broa cast to the world. The situation co fronting China cannot be understo in other countries, as the horror is i | describable. . Claims $10,000 Damages. M. Heiden, a resident of Batesbui has brought suit against the Southe railway company for $10,000 damag for injuries alleged to have been i ceived while on board a passeng train on the 6th day of Novemb* 1906, near Vauclanse. In the eoi plaint he alleges that the coach tui ' ed over and rollld into a pond water and that he was thrown agaii: a seat, breaking three ribs, injuri his chest, spine and back. The ca will be called at the August term court for this county. Many a man has married a worn because of the figure she had?in t bank. za, whichever you like ?| the most weakening 4 1 - L?A _ 1 J wnicn is v,oa n phosphites in easily di- j eatest strength-builder 1 ince. J isted that it sinks into 3 ew blood and new fat, j ves and muscles* & Emulsion after jj Coughs and Colds. ( 5: 50c. AND $1.00. 1 e*r JSnadfly Provenient over all >n- HHHr good alike for you ras FOR SALE BY THE KAUFMAS ire re- STATEMENT OF CONDITION nd CjF ' THE HOME BANK Located at Lexington. S. C. At the Close of Business March 10, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $63,559 52 Overdrafts 2,467 69 i Banking House 3,500 00 ' Furniture and Fixtures 1.958 46 | Due from Banks and Bankers 6,'381 71 | Currency 1)9 00 ' Gold : 385 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies. 279 53 Checks and Cash Items 280 34 Total.... $78,911 25 LIABILITIES. as Capital stock paid in $14,900 00 :es Surplus Fund 1,000 00 : of Undivided Profits, less Current; Expenses and Taxes he Paid 403 82 ve Due to Banks and Bankers.. 19 94 in Individual Deposits Subject to Check 11,333 31 rd Savings Deposits 41,177 33 of Cashier's checks 10 80 i he * Bills Payable 10,000 CO j e- ? ; th Total ?78,911 25 j State of South Carolina, County of Lexington. j ' Before me came Alfred J. Fox, Cashier i .. of the .Home Bank, who being duly i es sworn, says that the above and f >rego- j irs ing statement is a true condition of said j n" Bank, as shown by the books of file in ! ls" said Bank. ALFRED J. FOX/ 97 Swvrn to and subscribed before me, j JS" this '-.6th day of March, 1907. KARL F. OSWALD, fl. ?.] x" Notary Public for S. C. t0 Correct Attest: F. W. OSWALD, JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, J. J. WINGARD, 21. Directors. ?n Sennion in Columbia. nd The old "vets" will meet in Columut bia in May. General Carwile has given out official notice to that effect, in There is no place like Columbia to the ial old soldiers, ancj Columbia will make Jd extensive preparations to entertain 25 them in royal style. Tax Executions. County Treasurer Shealy has issued sy about the same number of executions t>y against delinquent tax-payers this &y year as last. However, some of at these have removed toother counties, ' while others have died during the n? vear. ad " * ^ Annex To Saxe Gotha. y. The machinists are at work at Saxe he Gotha mill placing the new machinery d. in the new annex to the mill. The pi o her machinery will soon be placed and put in running order, which will ' aid greatly to the output of the mill, and give employment to a larger number of hands, [r. ? ^ Dispensary,Board Met. d. The County Board of Dispensary a Direetots was in session Mondayof They have been asked to establi&h le_ more dispensaries in the county, but they have decided not to consider the matter at present, because the disp msaries now in operation are not in to g xxlilanning order. 90 in Attempted Assault. :a- John Richardson, a negro about 20 ^d years old, -attempted to assault Miss imla Norton of 609 Taylor street, Coy? lnmbia, Saturday morning about 4 "e o'clock. The negro entered the room through -d- p window where Miss Norton was. n" sleeping with her sister, and caught ?d uold of the young lady's arm. She n" screamed and the negro ran. She recognized him as Richardson, who had been employed by the family for about four months, and had been accustomed to sleep on a pallet in the "?? kitchen. Mr. Norton, the young ni woman's father, made a search for ^es the negro and found him lying in the ^e" kitchen feigning to be asleep. er He was taken to the county jail, iT' where he acknowledged the crime. TI- . 9 "f Miss Eiser Wins Automobile. iat The State's contest is closed. Miss ng Willie Riser, of Newberry, won the, ,se Reo automobile, and Miss Lottie of Groeschel, of Chester, the Behr Bros.' piano. Several young ladies won scholarships in Macfeat's Business an College, while others received trips to k trie Jamestown {deposition, and gold watches were carried away by many. ? Cut Her Child's Throat. m DanviUe, Va.', March 25.?Matilda w Wilson, a colored woman who resides m on a plantation about seven miles iT from this city, yesterday murdered W her four-month-old child by cutting K the throat of the boy from ear to ear C with a large farm knife. The victim f was found with its head almost several ed by John Wilson, husband of the r murderess. The woman confessed to f the killing and said that she had been Jl ordered to murder her child by white ? neighbors. She seemed to gloat over f the deed and is probably demented. Jl She is in jail. 5i ? M H_ _ J r 'i'ae supreme gourirs decision. r The supreme court has rendered a S lengthy opinion on the removal of >the board of dispensary directors by Gov. Ansel. The decision declares l| that the court has no right to review l the governor's action, and therefore, r the directors were removed according h to law. f Street Railway for Newberry. f The town of Newberry has granted to Henry L. Parr, with his associates and assigns, a franchise to build and j operate an electric railway in and ad- | jacent to the town of Newberry. It is i supposed that the work will soon be j * started and the road rapidly pushed j i to completion. ative Cough Syrup and the Gen Cough, Lung and Bronchial Reme mg and old. Prepared by Pineule IN DRUG CO. ~ CHEAP__HORSE" While he had colic, bur finding Di Boyd's Sure Pop Colic Cure at Derrick's Drug Store, gave it to him, and soon he was worth ?250, as usual. Dr. Boyd's Colic Cure, Fever Cure. Gall Cure, Liniment for man or beast, Horse, Cattle and Poultry Powders. All of Boyd's remeaiesare for sale at DERRICK'S DRUG STORE, Lexington, S. C. July 25- ly SfliiMiS LEXINGTON, S. C. Literary, Scientific and Classical Courses. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPT. 10, 1906. Vocal and Instrumental Music, Drawiug j xpi n?n m J uiiu jciiucuuun. vyuuege xraineu Teachers. Expenses for Session $60 to $80. Send for catalogue. Address F. W. RAUCH, Principal. M. D. HARMAN, Secretary. Referee Notice. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington, Court of Common Pleas. H. A. Dooley, J. A. Ellian and John Strother, Plaintiffs, against Dalton & Marsh Contracting Company, Defendants. To the creditors of the said defendant, Dalton & Marsh Contracting Company: By virtue of the decree of Geo. E. Prince, Circuit Judge, of date March 1, 1907. you are notified and required to establish your claims and derpands before me, at my office, in Lexington, S. C., on or before the fifteenth day of April, 1907, or else be barred from collecting your claim. * Sax'l. B. George, Special Referee. March 11, 1907. Graham & Sturkie, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. 4w22 !: ALFRED J. FOX, | t ' ! i i i* i ( Lire insurance, < > i i J Health Insurance, ! < > < \ Accident Insurance, k ! ' ! J Fire Insurance, ; i1 : ! REAL ESTATE AGENT, ! ? ; LEXINGTON, S. C. ! ! ! ! ; poe s^-x-s. i I One valuable lot and improve- \ <. ments in the town of Lexington, i !' s.c. ; < One lot with good two story ( J dwelling on Main street, Lexing- i J ton, S. 0. ' " ? < Dwelling house and lot on upper , < Main Street, Lexington, S. C. > ]; One resident lot on upper Main [ t strefet, Lexington, S. C, ( < One valuble lot in the town of | Lexington, S. C. [ t One lot near Lexington Depot. > ? 12 Acres just outside incorporate > ] i limits, Lexington, S. C. [ < G Acres very near Lexington, > i S,0. > ] Store building and lot on Main [ i street, Lexington, S. C. > < House and lot in town Lexing- > j ton?I acre land; G-room dwelling. | ( 250 "acres on Southern railroad > 21 miles from Barr, 4 miles from > Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- [ chard, 50 acres open land. > l IFOIR BE2STT. | ) One store room, one warehouse > Lexington, S. C. [ Write or call to see me 1 ' at THE HOME BANK. ! fWWVWWWWWVfVVtllVUVU mmmmmw?mmmm?m?mm?mmmmM WOOD'S SEEDS Bliss Triumph Seed Potatoes are one of the most popular kinds with truckers all through the South. They are extra early, prolific, fine appearance, and are largely sold in northern markets as ""Bermuda Potatoes" at high prices. We have a large stock of this potato, extra fine quality, both Maine and Second Crop Seed. We are the largest dealers in Seed Potatoes in me >ouin, ana I offer all of the best and most pro duetive kinds. Write for prices. I Wood's Descriptive Catalogue 9 gives fall information about Seed I Potatoes and all Farm and GarI den Seeds. Mailed free on reI u uest. I T. W. WOOD & SONS, I Seedsmen, - Richmond, Va. F uine Honey and Tan An imidies. Pleasant to the taste and ; Medicine Co., Chicago, U.S.A. MB?MUtMUMMB???? r Sterling Goods ??? ^ Sterling silver, cut glass, fine china, clocks. A fine stock always on hand for you to select from. Keep us iu mind when wanting anything in Jewelry or Silverware. Good watch work and best ' wj eye glasses. . If you cau't come, send for our catalogue or telephone.your order to us. im 1AM9TTE MO, . JEWELERS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C 'Phone 034 sir - Ok ?A 1 -W and ORGANS At Factory Prices [ Write us at once for our special plan of payments on a PIANO or , < an OEGAN. If you buy either instrument through us, you get a standard make, one that will last a life time. Write 1 MAM'S MUSIC HOUSE, COLUMBIA, S. C, For Catalogues, Terms, Etc. DR. L. L. TOOLE . ' % "rJ^ ;5 1608 Main Street, , COLUMBIA, ' - - S. C. PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTOR AND DENTIST. BEST PLATES - - - 38.00 BRIDGE WORK (per tootli) - $5.00 GOLD FILLINGS - - $1.00 up PAINLESS EXTRACTION 25 and 50c < All dental work done at money saving prices. Sep. 5 tf ECZEMA and PILE CURE CD EC Knowing what it was to suffer, rntfc will give FREE OF CHARGE, to any afflicted a positive cure for Eczema. Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles J ! and Skin Diseases. Instant relief. J Don't suffer longer. "Write F. W. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue, New York. Enclose stamp. September 12?ly [Mgifl I Cuts, Sores. Burns! ! Sold by Derrick's Dmg Store and C. E. Corley. tt t~i i xtrzriztf vy ens i vv ens:: BERLEY & KYZER, i ' 1 THE - WELL - MEN. | If yon want to do well, be well and look well, get Berley & Kvzer, Lexington, S. C., to put yon in a Terra Cotta Well which will give you pure "water. Our prices are right, our work is right. d Give us a trial and be convinced. j Teachers' Examination. Office of County Supt. of Education, Lexington. S. C., March 18, 11)07. The next regular examination for teachers will be held in the court house at Lexington, S. C., 011 Fridav, April Jl), 11)07. This examination will begin promptly v at a. m. and close at 4:30 p. m. All applicants will be required to furnish paper for their use. There will be only one more examination this year. 4 4w23 J. E. Bawl Kyzek, County Supt. of Education. 1