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The Lexington Dispatch. " G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher 1 : 1 Entered at the Pest Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. ii . The subscript ion price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 25 cents for three montJis?invariably cash in advance. CIRCULATION"2733A ___________i Wednesday, May 22, 1907. * The friends of A. C. Latimer seem to be greatly worried because it is persistently rumored that Congress& man Lever will oppose him for the n * ~?* ">?* "Rrt+K nf T.aHmpr's SfcUiibt; ilt/Ali J COJ -uvLii wi uuwu.'w. u home county papers evidently regard the popular young Congressman as a dangerous proposition, if we are to - judge their feelings from the knocking they have been giving Lever since his name has been so prominently mentioned in connection with the senatorial race. Lever seems to be singled out from among the prospective candidates as the man upon whom the Anderson papers must aim their heaviest guns. That is a pretty good indication that they regard the t- suggested candidacy of Lever as anything but a "joke." In that conclusion they are eminently wise. Lever is not made of the same material out of which "Jokers" are made. When,, as a mere boy, he made the race for the State Legislature, the older men of this county were inclined to ridicule his pretentions, but he was jjt elected to the Legislature inspite of that by the biggest vote ever given a man in the history of the county; and so it was when he entered the lists for Congress. There were those who looked upon it as a joke, but Lever i?>. in Congress, and nas oeen ror six } years, and can stay there many years .to come if he wishes. This young man has given the politicians more than one severe jolt, and / he is likely to do it again if he concludes to contest for a seat in the j|' Senate. Don't fool yourselves, gentlemen, Lever is a man you will have t) deal with if he runs. He is the biggest little man in the State and :)'?. . you will likely have a different no. . tion as to what a "joke" is if he gets in the race with your Anderson county man, Latimer. I Jr-. " The Lexington Dispatch and the ; / Bamberg Herald are among the rev cent converts to prohibition. These ^ " , estimable,journals are now advocatj ing the voting out of the dispensary in their respective counties. The Advertiser extends the "right-hand iX 1 of fellowship" to these brethren.? Edgefield Advertiser. Brother Mims has not read The Bamberg Herald very closely since its present editor has been in charge or he would not put us down as a "recept convert." We favored the disv , PQffsnry a? against the old bar-room system. When the State system became so notorious, we favored county control, but our efforts were always directed toward restricting the trafic as much as possible. , We have never in our me vorea xur me oaie ui u^uvx in any form, but, even if we did vote for prohibition in 1892, we supported the dispensary when it was forced on us. Our idea has always been to improve on existing conditions and we nave persistently labored, to that end. ?Bamberg Herald. $ Like Brother Knight we have ali?' ways voted the prohibition ticketnever have voted for liquor, but when it came to dispensary or open barrooms, we favored the dispensary. But we had an opportunity to judge between county dispensaries and prohibition during the short period in which the dispensary was closed in Lexington, and we are free and frank to say that prohibition will prohibit, and to that end we expect to work until the last one of these notorious institutions are closed in our beloved .State and prohibition reigns supreme. Wise men change their minds some times, but a fool never changes. Before the Thaw trial in New York the "unwritten law" was almost en. tirely unknown in this country; but now in nearly every case of murder throughout the whole country the "unwritten law" is appealed to, and - we fear that such pleas will cause the miscarriage of justice in many cases. This should not be so. But if a man really kills another in defense of his home?his loved ones that are nearer - - ' ? -Li- t:e~ and dearer to mm mau me uscu? 'should be acquitted, but not until it has been proven that the murdered paaii had been guilty of wrecking the , home, or of prostituting maidenhood, j In a case of this kind, no matter the standing cr color of the parties concerned, turn him loose. But the 4'unwritten law" should not be the cause of the miscarriage of justice. _ The people of Barnwell county are tired of the dispensary. While the management is in care of capable men who comply with every phase of the law; yet the people are disgusted even to the "remotest sections" of that grand old county. They want a "whack" at it, and have, it is said, appealed to the governor, who will, no doubt, take immediate action. The intention of the state dispensary law from its very origin was to decrease drink. But how different with the county machines! They want people to drink it whether they want to or not.?Lexington Dispatch. "Well, now do you mean to say that the state dispensary decreased the use of whiskey, or that was its purpose? Was it not a fact that each administration seemed to take more pride in the business that was done, the I sales that were made and the profits that resulted rather than showing the small amount of whiskey consumed? The fact of the matter i9 that the state dispensary as well as the county dispensary seems to have been in the business for the money that could be made. *** "?Newberry Herald and News. ^ We meant exactly what -we said, Colonel. As you no doubt remember, the framers of the original dispensary bill claimed that the State dispensary would decrease the sale of whiskey, and thrust it upon the people instead of giving them prohibition. Indeed, it is a fact that each succeeding administration of the state dispensary tried to "out do" their predecessors in the amount of business done; and it is a notorious fact that the 0 county dispensary is following in the footsteps of the father, all the cry being, "Revenue." Thi9 is exactly what we are driving at. As *a result of the great desire to increase th e sales of whiskey, dispensaries are being placed in towns where heretofore no Honor. whether the majority of people want it or not. It is perfectly natural that the county boards want to inake a showing that will guarantee the continuance of the system, and in thus doing the liquor trafic is greatly increased. The Elloree new county promoters have driven the St. Matthews schemers into wild desperation. They are at a great disadvantage, and are resorting to "catch-where-we-can" methods to get the required territory. They seem to have ho objection to territory without population, as their last attempt takes in river swamps,' mud and water, parts of which, are uninhabited, except by wild-cats, rattlesnakes and watermoccasins. They are running-a very narrow shoe-string a little north of the old State road to Savannah Hunt creek. This line will take in a very small population of whites, and not so many negroes. The intention of the promoters in doing this is to cut out every possible opposing vote. We have been informed that the lines are now being established, and until tnis is done, the people in that territory are still in the dark. We believe yet, that the proposed new county's name will be Dennis. The Farmers' Union of Georgia, have declared themselves as being bitterly opposed to immigration, and will appeal to the Legislature at its next session not to make any appro| priation for the furtherance of the I cause in that State. We sentiment the action of the Georgia Farmers' Union. We have always been opposed to" immigration. We believe that most of the immigrants?most of them, mark you?will, sooner or later, become as worthless and no-account as the average negro, and will be just? as unsatisfactory to deal with. South : Carolina seems to be leading all the southern statas in this matter, and we sincerely trust that time will prove that our belief is wrong, and that these adopted citizens will be a great blessing to the farhiers of our State, who are so badly in need of help. But, yve really fear that they will soon become worthless, and, instead of being a blessing, will be a curse. "Because some people will always drink liquor," remarks the Newberry Observer, "is no reason why we should raise np a generation of drinkers." What Columbia greatly needs?and Lexington county too, for that matter?is free bridges over the Congaree and Broad rivers. The citizens of Lexington county stand ready to cooperate with Columbia in this matter, : and we suggest that a meeting be held in Columbia at some opportune time for the purpose devising plans whereby we may obtain free bridges. What say you, Columbia? ii ' 1 ' ' nAnrwo KQ J "U&icn-wiicre-we-ttiii sc^uio LV W i the latest move of the St. Matthews new county promoters. & ?Q? Convalescents need a ^ ment in easily digested f |jj| Scott's TBmutsic j 4}i ment?highly concentrate J It makes bone, blood x putting any tax on the ^ ALL DRUGGISTS; 5 ,1 SFBIIN6TIM CKJFTON BRAND ^ And you should be ready lighter wearing apparel. Begin with a Suit?one of < tailored and perfect fitting. Then youll need new shirl hosiery and other fixings. Maybe you'll want a fancy and shoes. We can clothe you correct! ftislfffforc far I VHBiailVI W IVI LEXINGTON, Three candidates have announced themselves for Mayor of the beautiful and growing little city cf Batesburg to succeed the Hon. M. B. Edwards, who has declined to stand for re-election. During the administration of Mayor Edwards the town has made more improvements than during any other period in the history of the town; more criminals have been brought before the bar of justice and all manner of lawlessness checked. Mr. Edwards is just such a man as all progressive towns need?a man of high moral and physical courage and knows no set of men when violators of law appear before His Honor. In justice to the county dispensary board we will state that we have been informed that their decision in the establishment of a dispensary at Brookland was based on a petition signed by every business man in the place, with the exception of one, perhaps. This seems to account for their ignor ? i J J ing the great moral siae, ana consiuering only the revenue that will be derived from the institution, which will go to the town and county. However, the boards judgment to the contrary, we are still of the opinion that the moral side should liave been considered instead of the revenue derived from the sale of liquor. 1785. 1907. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON, S. C. . 122nd Year Begins Sept. 27. Letters, Science, Engineering. One scholarship to each county in South Carolina, giving free tuition. Tuition $40. Board and furnished room in Dormitory $11 a month. All candidates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Boyce scholarships which pay $100 a year. Entrance Examination will be held in the County Court House on Friday, July o, at 9 a. m. For catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. - _______ Cures Blood. Skin Diseases. Cancer. Greatest Blood Purifier Free. 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Successfully used upward of 30 years. 1 This is the name of the preparation and it costs but $1 per gallon. RESULTS GUARANTEED. SHAND BUILDERS' SUPPLY CO., Sole Selling Agents, | COLUMBIA, - - - - S. C c f< For , !4 INSURANCE, N | LIFE, FIRE, tj ACCIDENT, I SEE (1 E. G. Dreher, I I LEXINGTON, S. C. ! Strongest and Best Companies ? j r | A Certain Cure for Aching Feet. 4 Shake into your shoes Allen's Footi Ease, a powder. It cures Tired, Aeh| ing, Callous, Sweating, Swollen feet. ! At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. I Sample Free. Address, Allen S. Olm! sted, LeRoy, N. Y, I 1 IXIIIIIIIXXIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IX3 jj No. 6 | The People's E PROSPER E Paid up Capital EI Surplus and Individu; EI Stockholders' Liahilil E | For Protection E I H. C. MOSELEY, President. M E W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. Ci N Ij Better a conservative int( < safe return when wanted, thai N ' 5 doubt about the principal. 2 A National Bank is a saf< S vision makes it so. Likewise jj guarantee of prudent conserva S We Allow Interesl 3 DIREC J C. W. Bowers, J. A. C. Kibler, n J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh, m Ceo. Johnstone, H. C. A lAiiiSiiiMMASiAiiSiiAiiiis ALFRED J. FOX, [ Life Insurance, ' Health Insurance, ! Accident Insurance, ! Fire Insurance, I REAL ESTATE AGENT, j LEXINGTON", - S. C. j POE S-AX-B. ; 30 acres good farming land in [ Rocky Creek. 1 % miles from > Peter's church. 5T 1 Art h T .Avir?rrf Art O 1LU3 UCaJL JUTAiugivu jurvyui. 50 acres 21 miles from Wood ford, S. C. "Partly cleared; tonus > 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. i 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. > One lot near Lexington Depot. \ 12 Acres just outside incorporate > limits, Lexington, S. C. > 6 Acres very near Lexington, ! S,C. [ Store building and lot on Main street, Lexington, S. C. J House and lot in town Lexing- > ton?1 acre land; 6-room dwelling. > 250 acres on Southern railroad [ 2'> miles from Barr, 4 miles from > Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- > chaird, 50 acres open land. | FOIfc HE1TT. | One store room, one warehouse Lexington, S. C. \ Write or call to see me j at THE HOME BANK. ! >wnii?niniifwwfMniiii \ ill Mile lii, LEXINGTON, S. C. iterary, Scientific and Classical Courses. ALL TERM BEGINS SEPT. 10, 1906. oca! and Instrumental Music, Drawing and Elocution. College Trained Teachers. Expenses for Session ?60 to ?S0. Send for catalogue. Address F. W. RAUCH, Principal. M. D. HARMAN, Secretary. leal Estate and Fire Insurance Agent am prepared to collect your bills and rents. A. B. BACHMAN, Real Estate, Fire Insurance, New Brookland, S. C. Final Discbarge. This is to notify all persons that I will 1? 1" ^ "Pen Tn H era rtf [jpij' LU VJTCU. O. CltX I/O j tr iau^v VX 'robate for Lexington county, South larolina, on the 10th day of June, 1907, 3r a final discharge as administratrix f the estate of J. H. Counts. -31 Emma L. Counts, May 9, 1907. Administratrix. Notice of Election, School District No. 27. Notice is hereby given that an eleclou will be held at Hood's Branch shool house, district No. 27, of LexingDn county, State of South Carolina, on lie first day of June, 1907, for the pnrose of voting a special tax of two (2) lills for school purposes in said school istriet (Hood's Branch.) All voters mst ]>resent their tax receipts and regitration certificates as provided by law ir general elections. Only such elecDrs as return real or personal property jr taxation shall be entitled to vote, 'oil will open at 7 a. m. and close at )). m. Lloyd Gunter, (t. L. Rish, H. D. Hughes, Trustees and Managers of Election. May 15, 1907. 2w29 Chamberlain's Never fails. Buy it now. It may save life. :xixxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxixxxxm M !994 jj National Bank K ITYj S. c. \ $25,000.00. 3 al Profits $5,000.00. i ties - $25,000.00. i; | I N | of Depositors. t . A. CARLISLE, Vice-President. Ci EORCE JOHNSTONE, Attorney. ! jj | I N i irest on your deposit with its jj | u a high rate and a feeling of jj M I * 3 Deposit. Government super- j jj our Board of Directors is a j jj live management. K t on Time Deposits 5 TORS: : > R. L. Luther, M. A. Carlisle, ? Jno. B. Fellers, W. A. Moseley, jj Aoseley, J. P. Bowers. J ' N I u 1 Sterling Goods s Sterling silver, cut glass, fine china, clocks. A fine stock always on hand for you to select from. Keep us in mind when want- ^ iV T _ -1 mg anytmng 111 je^eiry or Silverware. Good watch work and best eye glasses. If you can't come, send for our catalogue or telephone your order to us. P. H, LACHICOTTE & CO., J^WELEKS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C 'Phone 934 WANTED! OLD PIANOS Qnrl UUU ORGANS For which we will allow the highest prices toward new Instruments. No Club \ Rates to offer, but we Pledge Better Instruments for the same or less money, than those a club rate offers. Write MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE, COLUMBIA, S. C. Tor speeial prices and terms. THE * 4 SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAINING SCHOOL., On account of the vacation of the ^ schools through the Summer, is making a special offer for a three months course in their school, in which the course can he completed in this time by proper effort on the nart of the student, h or $50 the entire course can be easily taken including board and all expenses- for $100. We guarantee all our pupils a position when they are competent. Write us and make application for a , scholarship. v L. J. FRINK, Manager of Southern Railroad Training School, 1206^ Main Street, Columbia, S. C. Apr. 24-2m. WINTHROP COLLEGE Scholarship and Entrance f Examination. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of newstudents will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 5, at 9 a. in. Applicants must be not less than / > fifteen years of age. When Scholarships are vacated after July 5, they will be awarded to those making the highest average ar this examination, provided > they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. scnoiarsmps arc wortn $iou ana iree tuition. The next session will open September 18, 1907. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. D. ^ B. JOHXSOX, Rock Hill, S. C. 9-35 MEY^KIDNEYCURE Hakes Kidneys and Bladder Right / .J , CJ.-:-. _ I . i