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The Lexington Dispatch. K|? K G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher =- =? Entered at the Poet 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 far three, months?invariably cash ||t|;' in advance. Circulation, 2,316. ! I I Wednesday, April 24,1907. We copy the following from the Orangeburg correspondent of the Columbia State of the 20th in reference to the proposed new counties, which, if they materialize, will cnt Lexington, Orangeburg and Aiken counties: "First?A county to be formed out .Of portions of Orangeburg, Lexington and Aiken counties *with the county seat at Wagener. "Second?A county to be formed v out of a portion of Orangeburg and Lexington counties with the county seat'at St. Matthews, and comprising , about the same territory as the scheme }-' of some 10 years ago, for "Calhoun county," and whicn was defeated by the people of the proposed territory. "ft is 60 miles from Aiken to Orangeburg, and the town of Springfield, in this county, jis 30 miles from the court house, so that it would be logical for the people of the Springfield territory to want a new county with the county seat at Springfield, yet these people have already. rejected the idea and expressed themselves as prefering to come to Orangeburg, hence Springfield will not be included Cg in the area for the proposed county to f be formed of Aiken, Lexifigton and Orangeburg counties, with tne comity seat at Wagener. "The survey for this new county takes only a part of one township from * fho is-?'' UTUlgVOUr^?UiOrb aujaucuv iv uuv town of Salley, which is just across the line in Aiken county, out this is where the rub comes in. Salley wants the court house, and if they can not get it are determined that Wagener shall not, so the prospects do not appear very bright for this new comity at present." The above schemes, as laid ont in the article, is not definite enongh. The Sip#.: people in the territory proposed to be "cut off" should know just where the jy'' lines are to run?in other words? |p|l whether they are inside or outside of the proposed new territory. At the proper time they must and will know. So far as the action of our citizens in ||M . the final result is concerned, we feel safe in saying that they will take the same view they have always taken: |||: v that it is far better to remain in Lexington county, and that it is to their H interest to do. so. No glaring and promising scheme will deceive them; ggp they will not heed the pleadings of ' i-initiiri^nala urVift ?(( UX090 Pvil UvOlj^11111^ UXVU T AUUIMW} WMV see* so mach prosperity ahead for themselves at the final and everlasting expense of the rural people, whose farms will not produce a single grain more of corn or peas, nor a boll \ more of cotton inside of a new county than in the old; but higher values will have to be fixed to' ran decent county governments, paying capable officials living salaries, court expenses - and to meet other legitimate county government taxes. Take the Comptroler General's report for years bapk and compare the taxes then; and t^ose counties that & ; have been cut, add both the old and 3 * the new, and you will readily see where it will be to your interest to be. The old counties with their terKf ritory untouched are run with less taxes, and are much more prosperous rv than the new counties. S : There is more trouble and expense J*a?ck of these schemes than you now see. The transfers^ real estate of p ? . every individual will have to be transferred and recorded in new books, etc. Let common sense and fair judgment guide you as heretofore, and pass all petitions gently by, and let these schemes be known as "Dennis." z t * In a strong card in the Columbia Record of Mondays date, Mr. John Black, an ex-member of the State Board of Dispensary Directors, asks that those who have charges against him "put up or shut up." He has been accused of buying whiskey ille - - - gaily during hi9 administration, and otherwise violating the law. It will be remembered that the last legislature recommended that the board be ousted from office and prosecuted. ? Now Mr. Black demands that Attorney General Lyon prosecute him or release him from the one thousand dollar peace bond, which he was put under last year. Mr. Black makes a fair proposition. He "wants to be tried in a court of justice, but if they will not give him a chance to vindicate himself there, he wants a complete investigation made of his every transaction. It seems to us that his request should be granted. Here is a man that has been accused" of violating the laws of the State asking to be tried in a court of justice, asking for an investigation, yet the Attorney General will not hear to his cry. If there is any evidence on earth to prove that this man has been guilty of wrong doing, in the name of justice, give him a trial, or, give him an investigation, as he so anxiously asks for. In the name of common i decency, if for nothing more, prosecute him or let his name drop. The dispensary has become a stench in the nostrils of the majority of the people of South Carolina, and since the G. M. I. has 4'passed over the river," there to prepare a place for the S. M. Ps., which will soon follow beyond the shadow of a doubt, let those who have been connected with the former institution rest from their labors?their works will follow them. Why get surprised at the attitude of , The Dispatch toward the liquor question? The editor of this paper has not only been a prohibitionist, but a te-to-tal-er always, and if he has ever * taken a drink he doesen't know it. jj But at the same time we have been liberal enough to accord to any man the right to drink whiskey, just so ~ long as he drinks in moderation. We have always been in favor of throw- < ing out the strongest arm of the law around the sale of whiskey, to decrease its use as a beverege, and, as \ we say, while we have always been a prohibitionist ourselves, the past few weeks has brought many of the most ardent admirers of the dispensary over on the prohibition side. < Again we ask, why be surprised at the attitude of The Dispatch? We have always spoken out when the . times demanded it on all questions of public interest, and in the language * of the knightly Knight of The Bam- \ berg Herald, "We wear no man's collar, and we think as we please and ' ^ say what we think." We make no apology to anybody unless we find that we are in error, then we politely * bow. It is the duty of a paper to work for ' the upbuilding of the town, county j and state, and the editor who will not spqak his views at all times for fear of hurting somebody's feelings, is a ' moral and physical coward.. We publish a notice in another col- ^ nmn of this issue from a number of citizens of the Sandy Run section of I this county, calling for a meeting to j discuss the advisability of forming a new county with the court house at St. Matthews. Many; of these citizens have been honored by the people of old Lexington time and time again, and we feel sure that if the Voices of the good old men, now filling honered < graves in that section could be heard, they would never, no never consent to a change. We have expressed our views on this question many times and we trust that when this body of men meet to make their deliberations they, will see that the view we have always held and contended for, will prevail?that it is far better to remain in an old county, even if the distance is not so short to the court house, than it is to reside in a small, new county, close to the court house with high taxes. Consider this point well before you cast your votes for a change. Bamberg county will vote on the dispensary question, and that right away. A big mass meeting was held in the court house Monday, in which \ the pastors of all denominations took an active interest. We copy the folfowing from the Bamberg correspondent of The State under date of 22nd: f ''The three weeks of prohibition ( here some time ago has added much faith to the believers in prohibition; the difference in the appearance of < the streets of the several towns of \ the county has been a speaking force ^ of no mean strength. All the pastors are in the fight for success and they 2 are going to win if determination i counts for anything.'' ^ There are many in Lexington of the r same opinion as the people of Bamberg. Some p^ple are from ''Missouri"?you have to show them. We s firmly believe that the people of this ' county will kill the dispensary and 1 vote for prohibition when the oppor- 1 tunity presents itself. t Our policemen, Messrs. Metts and c Taylor, seem to think in our charge s of the general rowdyism on our streets i Saturday week, that we did them an injustice, as they were discharging their duty in one part of the town, 1 while disorder was perhaps at another. 1 As a matter of justice it would be only fair to hold them accountable for c such disorders or violations as come under their observation. However, I they have assumed this unpleasant c duty and the citizens expect them * to act promptly without fear or favor. 1 The Lexington Dispatch is finding i r the drunkenness and rowdyism on the j streets of that town on Saturdays a little more than decency can bear. The Dispatch is turning toward prohibition. The fact is that Lexington county should never have been out of the prohibition column, and it is.probable that only the abiding faith of the people of that county in the "Daddy of the Dispensary" made them stick to the Great Moral Institution.?The State, 19th. Says The News and Courier: "A mixing of the Asburys would be lamentable." New Spring Suit! New Sprinj Shoes a We beg to announce that ;he most attractive stock of Wearing Apparel we have 3ver shown is now ready for Spring?and your inspection. The celebrated "Griffon Brand" clothes in all the newest and smartest styles. Hats beaming the name of ;he world's best makers, John B. Stetson and the "Jefferson Brand" in the new shapes m& shades for Spring. Neckwear, Shirts, Fancy rT TT "? ? f? , Hosiery, underwear, in ract everything to wear from Hat :o Shoes for man or boy that's new and good is here. Come and look at the new styles. Buy now or later as jrou like. E. G. DREI Outfitters for Mi LEXINGTON, lIHlHHHHHlHlllIHIIIIIIim No. 6S ! The People's 1 I 4 PROSPER! E Paid up Capital jj Surplus and Individual 5 Stockholders' Liabiliti M ! For Protection < x J 5 H. C. MOSELEY, President. M. J W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. CE< 5 Better a conservative inter ! safe return when wanted, than ! doubt about the principal. ; A National Bank is a safe ! vision makes it so. Likewise c jj guarantee of prudent conservat ! r' We Allow Interest ! DIREC!] M ' " C. W. Bowers, J. A. C. Kibier, S J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh, J Ceo. Johnstone, H. C. M x A "Unless the people, change their ninds," happily remarks the Charles- ' x>n News and Courier, "they will t jlect to the United States senate next i fear thejbest looking candidate that i )ffers." We would infer from this 1 hat our contemporary thinks that 1 he women will take a hand in the *ace; for surely, the men do not always vote for the "best looking can- ? Mate" to represent them in the t lational house. $ 8 A headline in The State of the 19th c jays that the arrangements for the Tast sad rites" x>f the G. M. I. are >eing perfected. We would suggest I :o our esteemed contemporary that a ihese obsequies be postponed for an- c >ther year, so that we may have a c iouble ceremony, for, by that time, a teveral of the S. M. I's., will be gone j vhere the woodbine twineth. Complaint after complaint has been <5 nade to us concerning the unsafe and ^ >erilous condition of the old flat at a Nyse's Ferry. It is certainly the;; luty of the Supervisor and County C Commissioners to see that this flat is h >ut in safe condition at once. It is daimed, however, that this flat has 10 charter, but if it is a public cross- ( ng somebody should look after it. s We don't know which is the "wc rst" s lews, base ball or the Thaw trial. c fust as one ended the other began. r A New Orleans v *8* Because she did nourishment from he ??? A She took Scott's I Result: I Op She gained a pound ]hl ALL DRUGGIS1 h I I Hats, nd Fur IER & CO: J AN ANfl Dftue 9ii aim uvj?) s.c. [ I1 ? 94 s National Bank I' M TY5 S. C. 3 $25,000.00. 5 L Profits $5,000.00. jj es $25,000.00. S N , )f Depositors. 3 | A. CARLISLE, Vice-President. * 3 | DRCE JOHNSTONE, Attorney. J ( est on your deposit with its jj j a high rate and a feeling of , 3 2. "< Deposit. Government super- 2 | >ur Board of Directors is a 3 j ive management. 3 J on Time Deposits 3 j FOBS: 3 j R. L. Luther, M. A. Carlisle, * 4 Jno. B. Fellers, W. A. Moseley, 3 ] oseley, J. P. Bowers. 3 ) i?! ! 4 ============================ ( The New9 and Courier thinks that 4 'South Carolina would be relieved of , J jome of its difficulties by uniting on J Senator Latimer as the Southern Man < :or President." No doubt he would \ )e heard from "occasionally" in the J iVhite House. < 4 John Temple Graves, of Atlanta, < lays that Roosevelt and Bryan are J >ne two greatest men in tne unitea < States today. Of course it is under- < itooa that the Hon. John T. is ex- < ;epted. j The Richland County Dispensary J Soard has an eye for business. It is < illeged that. they buy beer at fifty < sents per dozen and sell the same for j >ne dollar and twenty cents?making j i> net profit of one hundred and forty { >er cent. j < Saturdays are becoming popular ( lays in the town of Lexington.- There < ras quite a crowd here last Saturday j md the merchants did a good busi- < less. Everything passed off quietly. < )ur "New Mayor's" sermon mu9t ! iave been effective. We are glad. It seems that the dates of the TriL1 n ? m <- J f V? TT L1 r* * ill ^ . UUilL^ r mi mm uic ^uuiitj rail w ijjl Dmewhat conflict and interfere great- tj y to the success of either. This y hould r.ot be and we trust the ofti- r< :ials will arrange so that the people 01 nay attend both. foman was thin. ??? j not extract sufficient *3* ? r food. g o Emulsion. ^ a day in weight. $ a V v rS: 50c. AND $1.00 ^ ih lh SEED FO FRO 24c CO I will offer a limited qu Long Staple Cotton Seed. 1 son from 21 to 24 cents per cents cotton when this can will make as much per acre Try a few bushels and you cotton. Made 13 bales on 1 2 bales per acre this year. PRICE $2.00 PI M. E. RUTLAND This is to certify that I for Mr. Rutland for two ye ViocH- c^qhIa nn t.liA marlrAt_ W0V UVMMAV VM VMV AMWAMW. I 22-25 T. B. KEBNi CHEAP HORSE 0 Vhile he had colic, but finding Di ioyd's Sure Pop Colic Cur6 at Derrick's )rug Store, gave it to him, and soon he ras worth $250, as usual. Dr. Boyd's Colic Cure, Fever Cure, rail Cure, Liniment for man or beast, lorse, Cattle and Poultry Powders. All of Boyd's remedies are for sale at )ERRICK'S DRUG STORE, Lexington, S. C. uly 25-ly ?lo eollegiflle instiiule, LEXINGTON, S. C. .iterary, Scientific and Classical Courses. PAT.T, TEB.M BEGINS SEPT. 10. 1906. Tocal and Instrumental Music, Drawing and Elocution. College Trained Teachers. Expenses for Session $60 to $80. Send for catalogue. Address F. W. RAUCH, Principal. M. D. HARMAN, Secretary. ALFRED J. FOX, I Life Insurance, | Health Insurance, ; I > Accident Insurance, I I Fire Insurance, ! REAL ESTATE A6ENT, LEXINGTON, - S. 6. ! FOR S-A-I-E. [ 5 lots near Lexington Depot. , 50 acres 2? miles from Wood- ? ford, S. C. Partly cleared; terms | easy. > 50 acres 3 miles west of Wood- > ford, S. C., on Big Pand Branch. | One valuable lot and improve- > ments in the town of Lexington, > s. c. ; One lot with good two story > dwelling on Main street, Lexing- ? ton, S. C. | Dwelling house and lot on upper ( Main Street, Lexington, S. C. > One resident lot on upper Main [ street, Lexington, S. C, > One valuble lot in the town of > Lexington, S. C. J One lot near Lexington Depot. ? 12 Acres j ust outside incorporate > limits, Lexington, S. C. | 6 Acres very near juexington, s, c. ! Store building and lot on Main [ street, Lexington, S. C. , ,1 House and lot in town Lexing- > ton?I acre land; ti-room dwelling. > 250 acres on Southern railroad , 2\ miles from Barr, 4 miles from > Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- [ chard, 50 acres open land. ( FOE RE1TT. I > One store room, one warehouse > Lexington, S. C. | Write or call to see me > at THE HOME BANK ! : * Notice. All road overseers of Lexington county re hereby notified to put their respect- . re sections of the roads in good condion at once. The Supervisor will visit , our section soon, and will know the jasou why if the road is not in good j ondition. Geo. II. Koox, Su])ervisor of Lexington County. ; Anril lfJ, 11)07. Final Discharge. This is to notify all parties concerned j " lat I will apply to George S. Draft udgc of Probate for Lexington county, . C., 011 May the 1, 1007, for a final 1 ischarge as administrator of the estate ^ f Julia SI teal j*, deceased. ( Enoch Swygert, ' 22-2.") 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If you buy either instrument through us, you get a standard make, one that will last a life time. Write MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE, . COLUMBIA, S. C. > For Catalogues, Terms, Etc. DR. L. L. TOOLE 1608 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTOR t AND DENTIST. BEST PLATES - - $8.00 BRIDGE WORK (per tooth) - $5.00 GOLD FILLINGS - - $1.00 up PAINLESS EXTRACTION 25 and 50c ah .i x.i --L.-U,.;t Ail denial V. era uum; at muucv aaviiig prices. Sep. 5 tf ______________ f ECZEMA and PILE CURE CD EC Knowing what it was to suffer. rVlEE will give FREE OF CHARGE, lo any afflicted a positive cure for Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles uid Skin Diseases. Instanr relief. , Don't suffer longer. "Write F. W. WIL- * , LIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue, New Tork. Enclose stamp. September 12?ly Notice, Debtors and Creditors. This is to notify all person in any ivay indebted to the estate of W. A. Derrick, deceased, to make payment on >r before 1st day of May, 1007, and hose basing claims against said estate vill present them properly verified for . uiyment to the undersigned. Mrs. S. M. Derrick, April 10. 3-25. Administratrix. Every square mile of the ocean is relieved to have a population. of 120, )00,000 fish. (