The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, June 12, 1907, Page 4, Image 4
The Lexington Dispatch.
G. M. Habxas, Editor and Publisher
Entered at the Post Office at Lexington,
S. C., as second class matter.
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in advance.
CIRCULATION 2,334.===
Wednesday, June 12,1907.
Coascieuce Was Sis Guile.
Mr. M. B. Rabon, who was appointed
on the dispensary board after the
adoption of the new law, was in Camden
Saturday and announced that he
-noaicrn a? n mftmbfir of the
WVIUU A VWA^M ? ?
board just as soon as he oould get a
settlement, and the books checked
up, and that he would cast his vote
against the dispensary. This was
a particularly manly act. He allowed
his conscience to be his guide, and as
the honest Christian man he professes
to be, he has taken tins step. We
cannot commend him toot highly for
it. Would that others would do likewise.
Being connected with the dispensary
as he was his action is all the
more commendable. It shows that
he has the courage of his convictions.
Here,, hand shake again, Mannes, old
fellow, we always liked you, but we
think more of you now than ever before.
May your shadow never grow
less!?Wateree Messenger.
We cannot refrain from commending
Mr. ?&abon's action. Certainly,
he is above the average. How many
men on dispensary boards in South
Carolina are guided by - their con
k science? Here is a man that has
heretofore been an advocate of the
dispensary, but when he became ac"
'l! qnainted with the workings of the institution,
and professing to be a true
Christian, drops out and will now
vote the prohibition ticket. As much
as to say that, in his opinion, no man ^
can be a Christian and handle liquor ,
in any form. Mr. Rabon deserves j
all manner of praise. i
4
It is indeed refreshing to note the 1
efforts that are being made by the i
ministers of the gospel throughout
the State to suppress lawlessness. Es- <
pecially is this the case with the min- ^
isters of Charleston, where strong I
efforts are bein^ .made to stop the i
sale of whiskey on Sunday, and to <4
stop all manner of crime, which has ^
been a menace to the good morals of 2
that city since the inauguration of t
the dispensary law. , The time has 1
arrived in South Carolina for .the ?
ministers and newspapers tb vjoin t
hands, and assail lawlessness where- ^
ever |qpnd, regardless of the position t
1 * ' " ? -.Al. 'Ma li Aa A
Judge Dantzler told a jury in Columbia
last week that there was no
law higher than the "written law,"
but he neglected to say, however, that
some laws are very poorly written.
Charleston will be dry for the balance
of the week?the Press Association
is on the Isle of Palms.
ler^tve w?y w auuuiw mm ji?s> uuc r
manhood to do his doty.. Flowery j
sermons will not bring about the
change; it takes something besides
beaatiM^angoage and fBghts of oratory
to reach the depths of sin in
these days of graft, when every man .
is looking oat for self and self alone.
We trust that every minuter of God
in the State win follow the example
of those who have "broken the ice,"
and keep up the fight until our laws
are respected, and the violators
brought to bay.
"The editor is on the Isle of Palms,
The typo's are at the case;
And unless the news keeps rolling in, %
We'll black the devil's face."
John Jacobs, a negro, was acquitted
in Columbia last week under the
plea of the "unwritten law", and we
believe that the jury acted right in so
doing. No doubt the negro was, at
the time of the killing, insane; for
where could you find a man living
upon the face of the earfch that would
-w^notgo frantic if he would find his
\?ife and another man in the same 1
be?? He just couldn't help it, don't
you kfiO^y? The jury did right;
Jacobs did right.
The new county promoters are still
pushing ahead, and with their alluring
promises they hope to carry the
issue. The citizens of St. Matthews
have, so it is claimed, put up the necessary
cash to build the court- house,
but in the years to come the people?
the taxpayers?will have to pay it
back with interest. Have they airways
been so generous? Hardly.
Editor Harman left Tuesday for
Columbia from whence he will go to
Charleston to-day to attend the meeting
of the Press Association, which j
convenes on the Isle of Palms tomorrow.
We trust that his trip will be
one of genuine pleasure and that lie
will sustain his past reputation for
being one of the be3t fishermen in the
State.
Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun-St. Matthews
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Miss "Mud," and Mr.
Edisto-''Dennis." The date for the
happy event has not been set, but
due notice will be given in the Orangeburg,
Aiken and Lexington
papers.
The alluring promises of the promoters
ot Edisto county will not fool the
people of Lexington?they have heard
them before.
An "Explanation"
To Be Pondered.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
T in TllO "TilCT>{?>./">Vl <~>f .TtlDft
JL UVIUUC/ m Ju iiv ? ?? ?
5th, this "explanation:" ,
"In order that the people of Lexington
county may known the facts
in reference to the establishment of a
dispensary in Brookland, the members
of the Dispensary Board beg to State:
That the petitioners against the dispensary
were very, much in the majority,
although those favoring the
dispensary included all the merchants
and business men of the town with
possibly one exception; also the town
council.
The members of the Board took the
position that the business men and
tdwn council were in the proper position
to know which was best for the
town and the Board acted accordingly.
. It was not with a view to increase
the consumption of liquor, but whether
Lexington county and the town of
Brookland should have the revenue
from the liquor consumed by the people
of Lexington or Richland."
I suppose this "explanation" speaks
for itself, but as it involves the question
of "a government by the people,"
I wish to call special attention to it.
First note this statement: "The
petitioners against the / dispensary
were very much in the majority."
Next note this statement which is a
AAvtAlnoiAn ^w\m fli A a oT\ATTCk I
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'The merchants and business men of
;he town, who were very mnch in the
ninority, favored the dispensary."
Can it be said that those people
>pposing the dispensary who "were
rery much in the majority," had less
jusiness ability than those favoring
t? Can it be s^id that those people
>pposing the dispensary, -"who were
rery much in the majority," had less
ight in the town of Brookland than
hose favoring it? Is the vote of one
nan worth ryore than the vote of
mother man? Is the name of a man
o a petition like this worth more
han the name of another man? Are
hese so-called business men in the
>est position to judge of this ihoral
[uestion? Are these so-called busitess
men in the "proper position" to
mow What is best for the town of
Srookland? If so, would this justify
he Board in disregarding the wishes
>f the great majority of the petitioners?
Is a dispensary the best thing
or Brookland? Was the real question
it issue whether or not Columbia or
Irookland should have the profits of
he liquor money paid by the people
>f Brookland? Where is the true
democracy in this action of the
loard? Can it be called, in the words
f Lincoln, "A government of the
>eople, by the people and for the peo
fie?" where is the sound statesmanhip?
What could be done by a party
n power if such principles as are involved
in this Action of the Board
vere carried out? I ask these quesio^is
with no desire of a controversy,
>ut simply to direct attention to this
4explanation." It may be that the
jorrect answer to each question would
ustify the Board?make it appear as
he very incornation of justice?or,
t may be that this action will appear
jounterfeit "in that fierce light"
svhich the people of Lexington county
should cause to beat upon it.
One who favors whatever is right.
June 7, 1907.
Fish-fryes and chicken stews 3eems
to be growing in popular favor with
the young people of Lexington.
Unclaimed Hail.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for in this office for the week ending
June 10, 1907:
Males:
Dirk. D. R.
Sutherland, David.
Taylor, Jess.
Females:
Hoover, Mrs. William.
Schley, Miss Lillian.
Thompson. Mrs. Josie.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office June 24, 1907, if
not delivered before. In calling for
the above, please say "advertised,"
giving date of list.
S. J. Leaphart, Postmaster.
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a itr n Ti Scholarship and Entrance
INSURANCE, Examination.
LIFE, The examination for "The award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop ColI
llt-L, lege and for the admission of new
a r^^^TTl^?'WT, students will be held at the County
AoolCourt House 011 Friday, July 5, at 9
a. m. Applicants must be not less than
fifteen years of asre. When Scholarships
"3"^ tr^ U are vac:ate(l a^ter '>ulv 5, they will be
fc1 s r gn gvcr?. i awarded to those making the highest
JLJf ^ average at this, examination, provided
rnvmrirrriW Q f1 they meet the conditions governing the
LiliAlIi \J 1 viW, w? i/. award. Applicants for Scholarships
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S. C., on Thursday, July 4, 11)07. mation and catalogue, address Pres. P;
Everybody is cordially invited to come B. JOHNSON, Pock Hill, S. C. 0-35
and enjoy the da}. Come, listen to qtatf1 ot? pa potty \
the music, hear the speaking and see olAlb Ur aUUln OAKOLliNA,
the fan. Special attention to ladies n County ot Lexington.
and children. L Hallmax, B~v Ge0- S- Drafts, Esq., Prouute Judge.
Gw35 H. E. Hammond. WHEREAS, George M. Adams made
_^^^^suit to me, to grant him Letters of Ad~?r~??
A a-ar^cT'oT-" ministration of the Estate of and effects
^rs- Hate L. Boatwright.
A These are therefore to cite and j
f . , admonish all and singular the kindred
S iLefTtXAlSlOfl On thin, 4* and creditors of the said Mrs. Kate L.
A Boatwright, deceased, that they be and
y appear, before me, in the Court of Proi
rniv tmnnv bate, to be held at Lexington C. fL, fe.
?, rosy, active, nappy. - c , on 15 day June< 1907) next> afterpub.
Oil Hvnonho^nhite* *=s 3C lication hereof at 11 o'clock in the foreCL1JJ
L noon, to show cause, if any they have,
Fat, blood and bone, jgps-ghk why the said administration should not
t it is easily digested bXenuuder my Laud, tins 1st day
WT7 | of June. Anno Domini, 11)07.
n~ ' AMn etnn it 1 f GEG- S. DRAFTS, |L. S.j
> c. $1.00: Mill Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. C.
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| The People's National Bank |
PROSPERITY, S. C. S
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n J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh, Jno. B. Fellers, W. A. Moseley, *
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j Fire insurence, j always on hand for you to
j REAL ESTATE AGENT, ! ^leei from.
! LEXINGTON, - S. C. ! , K?P ? i? mind .h?n want.
< > mg anything in Jewelry or
j FOR SALE. j Silverware
! 30 acres good farming land in j j. i_ , , . . ?
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1785. 1907. southern railway
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niJ" A tjt "tdtolm si p account of the vacation of the
AUl., o. v. schools through the Summer, is making
122nd Year Begins Sept. 27. I a special offer for a three months course
Letters, Science, Engineering One j? theil' f1'0?1- y!??bthe course can
scholarship to each county in South be completed m this time by proper
Carolina, giving free tuition. Tuition 0:1 ?''.e POTt ot the student, tor
stO Board and furnished room in ftO the entire course can be easily taken
rtnmiitnrv Alt a month. All candidates including hoard and all expenses for
For admission are permitted to compete *m- We guarantee all our pupiis a
for vacant Bovci scholarships which when they arc competent,
pay ?100 a year. Entrance Examine- Wnteus anh make application for a
tion will he held in the County Court 1 * 1 ?: T
Houso on Friday, July 5, at 1) a. m. For J. ? ttlJNli, , m . .
catalogue, address Manager of Southern Railroad 1 raining
HARRISON RANDOLPH. School,
(nv*m President. 1206*6 Mam Street, Columbia, S. O.
Apr. 24-2m.
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