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/ ^ ? / The Lexington Dispatch. ? ?? G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher ; 4 Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is$l a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. CIRCULATION 2,377. ? / ? Wednesday, September 4,1907. In the face of the Strong fight that is being made for lower passenger rates on all railroads in the sonth by the different states, we believe that it would be proper and wise for the railroads to establish a uniform reduced rate in all the states. There is j. no way getting out of it. In South Carolina the rate is three cents a mile and in North Carolina the rate is two and a quarter cents. How can the roads arrange this difference? Suppose, for instance, you buy a ticket at Columbia for some point in North ^ Carolina, will the agent in. Columbia figure out tho distance you travel in South Carolina at three cento per mile and charge $ou at the rate of : two and a quarter cents per mile in North Carolina? This does not seem reasonable. Ultimately the railroads will have to make a uniform rate and, to our way of thinking, the sooner ^ ? ? J. * VvAffa* Wa A/-\n'f moan UKty UU All IlliC UCDUW II w wu V to make it appear that we are in favor of putting too many restrictions upon the railroads. We are not in favor of making them carry passengers and freight at a loss to their stockholders; we are not in favor of being unjust to the railroads in. any manner, for nothing has had so much < to do in bringing about the general prosperity and development of this ; great country of ours, and it would be unjust, unfair, and preposteroiK, for the lawmakers of our great commongfe: wealth to bridle them with such force J:V-\ 9 as to cripple the .great strides they are making in developing the\ whole country. This, it seems to us, .is - what they are doing and they should r use great discretion in making such | laws against them, just because 'they are, seemingly, gigantic corporations. On the other hand, we think the. railroads should treat the public with fairness in all their dealings; they I should treat them with such promptness and courtesy as not to leave any gap open for the people to want to treat them otherwise than private individuals. * ______ I- | ' Labor Day in Columbia, Monday, proved to be, a grand success in point of attendance at least, hundreds of Lexington people went over on that . day and they all, to a person, speak in highest terms of the exercises. Some went to the ball games; others to Hyatt's Park, where tim PeruchiGypsene Company delighted thera with one of the best performances of 'the season, and others attended to business of a more or .less private nature. The labor unions of the city were out in full force, all offices and shops being closed so as to give them an opportunity to make the day one of genuine pleasure; and too, to profit by listening to the speeches of Gov. Ansel, Mayor Gibbtf, Congressman Lever and others. It has not been so veryanany years since Columbia first begafc to celebrate this day. It was started by Ed. DeCamp, now editor of the Gaffsey Ledger, but at that time in the employ of The State, and since that time every year surpasses the previous one in commemoration of +*?ia Hnv of all davs. To the average man Labor Day is no more fchah any other, but to those who belong to the various trades unions, it is one of merriment and pleasure. It is the means whereby these organizations are strengthened; it has a tendency to bring about a closer relation with each other and in this way proves a blessing to the majority of their membership, for, "In unity there is strenghth." The anti-prohibitionists of Chesterfield county are going to fight for the retention of the dispensaries in that county principally upon the ground, it is said, that the young ladies and older women attended the polls on the day of election and sang the good old "Songs of Zion," and tendered prohibition tickets to the voters. What rot! The dispensary was voted out by a vote of nearly two to one, and it does seem preposterous for the few dispensary people to try to over A - _ _ ride the will of the great majority in any such manner. How different with the honest prohibitionists of Bamberg! The dispensary won in that county by a very small majority and not a protest has been made by the opposing side. How long will the v lawmakers of our beloved State let such a liquor law stand upon our statute books? How long will they allow the will of the great majority of the citizens of South Carolina to be trampled underfoot by a few who are in favor of liquor because of the few paltry dollars that are received in reyy i," - c" ffi gjg?.V: _ / MM.. - . , v x Rickets. ^ Simply the visible sigi Q are not forming rapidly ? ?Qi Lack of nourishment 4? Scoffs Emulsii * entire system. Stimulate ? E-ctbrwhtbab,,* ^ ALL DRUGGISTS: 50c. WWWWM 1 enue from its sales? We believe the majority of our Legislators, even those who have been in favor of the ' State dispensary, will, at the next 1 session, assert their mAnhood, and pass a 8traightout prohibition law? 1 just what the majority want. The Exposition. i A number of Lexingtonian's have visited the Jamestown Exposition i during the past few months, and all, generally speaking, were highly elated with every phase of the big show. ; There are many things of interest to . be seen at Jamestown; many historic < grounds, and the exhibitions, so we are told, are of the very best and too numerous to mention. The accomi modations are good. Upon your arrival at Norfolk you find ladies and gentlemen in waiting to escort you to hotels and boarding houses, where they anxiously care for your every want, and give you all the information necessary about Norfolk and the exposition, generally. You can obtain such board and lodging as you desire, all at reasonable rates. The surroundings of the place, the fine seabreezes, the boat rides to and from adjoining cities, and the many and varied amusements, affords all that goes to mate an outing or a tew days pleasant. The Southern railway, with their elegant, easy, and comfortable cars, pulled by careful and exacting engineers, in charge of polite and attentive conductors, is, by far, the most desirable route to take to go to Jamestown. v- . There has never been a time in our recollection when the merchants and farmers have had a brighter outlook before them than they have just now. We have never seen the farmers more cheerful and happy. There is but one difficulty facing the merchant and that is, overestimating in purchasing their fall goods. In this event they will have to have cutprice sales in order to dispose of their goods and this, as events have shown, emoralize and stagnates business. Because the farmers will have plenty of money is no reason to suppose that they are going to spend it all; they are going to invest it in other ways. They are going to spend a great deal of their surplus funds in improving their homes and in bringing up their farm lands to a higher state of cultivation. The merchants should guard against this mistake. Let the farmer, merchant, and banker work together for the common good, and noona ond nlonftr nri 11 roiem cnnrpmP |/UUW Cyxvuvj TTUA WM^r* throughout the country this fall. The farmers of South Carolina have just cause to feel proud over the bright prospects before them. Never before in the history of the State has the finances of the average farmer been more gratifying. We have been informed by one of the best business men and financiers in the country that the farmers of South Carolina will clear this year over and above last year's crop the sum of thirty million dollars, or about twenty dollars per capita. The farmers of Lexington are not behind those of her sister counties, and have every reason to be happy and content over the bright and sunny prospects that are now facing every farmer in the southland. Next Tuesday there will be held an election for the purpose of electing ,a member of the house to succeed the lamented Epting. As there is only j one candidate in the race there will i I 1 not be any great amount of interest manifested, but it is the duty of every i citizen in the county to go to the polls and vote for that worthy son of old Lexington?Nathan B. Wannamaker. 1 F. W. WAGENER cm* itrinn We have arc Cotton to best ad licit consignments TT ~ we givt? apt* handling Staple C Seed," "Florodorj this grade. o a that baby's tiny bones Q enough. Q is the cause. ^ I - - I *54 ? A ?n nounsnes oapys 5$ and makes bone. 1|p|L AND $1.00 j]U I A Fine Infirmary. The Knowlton Infirmary in Columbia is growing more popular every day on account of its fine management, the many successful surgical operations and kind treatment of the sick. Many of our people have been greatly benefitted and permanently cured there, and we advise our citizens, who are so unfortunate as to have sickness in their families, and our county physicians especially, to place their patients in the Knowlton Infirmary, where they will receive the very best care and treatment. There is no better institution in the south. In the appointihent of Col. George Johnstone, of Newberry, as special Judge to hold courts in the 5th circuit in place of Judge Aldrich, who is in feeble health, Governor Ansel has made a wise selection. There is no man in South Carolina more "learned in the law" than this distinguished kwvpr. and surelv there is none that can preside over a court; of justice with more grace and becoming dignity than Col. Johnstone. It is a source of much gratification to know that he will preside at the November term of court in this county. Reports from Orangeburg state that the surveyors for the new county of Qalhoun will complete their work by the end of the week. This does not mean, however, that an election will be held any time soon, for under the State election laws it will be Impossible for an election to be held before some time in November. Senator Latimer will arrive in New York on Thursday from his European trip in the interest of immigration. No doubt he will be loaded with plenty of information along this line and no doubt he will need a lot of it : next summer to ward off the strong opposition he will have in his race for the United States senate. It is said, by those who were?in CoT nVvsvn U#itt 4*vl qf wklflvoit iUUlUlOi UU uauv/i x/oj ) vuuu nuAOAvj and beer was plentiful in spite of the fact that the dispensaries were closed. Of conrse this was due to the fact that the police and dispensary constables were observing the day too. / Did you labor on Labor Day? T. Hayne Williams. In the advertising columns of The Dispatch this week appears a large display ad. for T. Hayne Williams, the popular and clever merchant at Irene. He tells you that he has the largest and best selected stock of general merchandise that he has ever had, and invites you to make an inspection of this stock before you buy elsewhere. The people can find no better place to trade and it will pay you to go to see T. Hayne Williams, the popular merchant at Irene. For Sale, One Multiplex Concrete Block Machine. Apply to J. FRANK KNEECE, 2w45 Batesburg, S. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge Whereas, Mrs. Elizabeth Wessinger, made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Martin Seay. These are therefore to cite and adnil o-nrl cincmlnv lrinrlrprJ miH IIIUUXdUL axi C*UV.l vuv . ? creditors of the said Martin Seay, deceased, that they he and appear, before ine, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington C. H., S. C , on 18th day of September, 1907, next after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 2nd day of September, Anno Domini 1907. Geo. S. Drafts, Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. C. Published on 4th day of Septejuber, 1907, in the Lexington Dispatch. 45 ! & COMPANY, IT, Charleston, S. C. 0 w *anged to handle vantage, and so* cial attention to 'otton, viz: "Allen a," and others of QQQSaocaroc 83 THI 83 jis9l P gllfV " uu B9' And we have many other 25 nearly thirty years successful 1 ??| our Pianos in their homes, we Z ft J everybody the fullest value for 2*2 Our stock of new high gn SS we have excellent bargains in 2 terms to suit everybody. J33 Our Mr. G. A. Lucas, a m ww all who desire it in matters m 69 Let us know your wants a | Thomas M 712 ER( i Alfred J. Fox, fc ! REAL ESTATE w j AND INSURANCE, H. j LEXINGTON, S. C. I ! . poe s-&.x,s. , I t 123 anres 2.\ miles below Amick's ! ] Ferry near mouth Camping creek. = < Timber enough to cut 3000 boxes. [ ( 30 acres good farming land in > ppE ' Rocky Creek. miles from ) , Peter's, church. J < 5 lots near Lexington Depot. i j 50 acres 2\ miles from Wood- > { ford, S. C. Partly cleared; terms | P < easy, * ? C | 50 acres 3 miles west of Wood- ? t < ford, S. C., on Big Pond Branch. \ P ( One valuable lot in the town of i p | Lexington, S. C. / M E , Dwelling house and lot on upper | | i Main Street, Lexington, S. C. > E | One lot near Lexington Depot. > h t ( . 12 Acres just outside incorporate M |r i limits, Lexington, S. C. > |R j 6 Acres very near Lexington, 1 I > ! t s, c. ; t i Store building and lot on Main i I jp ] street, Lexington, S. C. > C < House and lot in town Lexing- M j] < ton?? acre land; 6-room dwelling. > MP j 250"acres on Southern railroad 1 I |C , 2\ iniles from Barr, 4 miles from \ I c < Gilbert?2 buildings, good or- i | jp ] chard, 50 acres open land. ' 1 | C i 4 acre and three room house | C < near town of Lexington. > ip | 1 acre lot?two story building, 1 I E at Irene, S. C. | jfc FOB 2&S2TT. 11 One store room, one war^use \ C Lexington, S. C. ^ E j Write or call to see me ? ; ?at? ' i = I THE HOME BANK, I x j Lexington, S. C. ; of" ! port For Sale, run 90 or 100 acres of good farming land, C adapted to small grain, corn, cotton, gus truck, etc., near my place, 3 miles from New Brookland. Apply for terms, etc., nil] to M. W. Shull, r If! 41tf New Brookland, S. C. REL ^ I !^' $ $ ? tib sssssssscssssssa: \jSt \ cdr p j Don't fail ti I of BUGGIES asi | high and modi I and one-half C p i the goods and ?K. jjLP P. I 1311-1313 ASSI i E WORLD'S BEST^rz^|r ,M] S3 lANOSfW I t? 1 M 4A1 good makes for less money. Alter an experience of C9 > >usiness, with thousands of satisfied customers who have claim that we can please and satisfy you, and give Sf| 1 every dollar put in Pianos bought of us. SK ide Pianos and Organs is always complete. In addition xZ slightly used and second-hand instruments at prices and JJE? itive Lexingtonian, will give his personal attention to CJ nd they will receive our prompt and careful attention. CO ^ ? & Barton Co. | DADWAY, AUGUSTA, GA. fjg 3696359936953595359595959 IAVIS oc COmrANY, 1517 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. ! A e carry the largest and most complete line of ARNESS, SADDLES, ROBES, HORSE BLANKETS AND HORSE GOODS GENERALLY. Make a specialty of Hand Made Harness, all at prices to it everybody. ? IIXIXZZIIIIIIIXIIXIIgllXXIXIYXlXIXIISYIXIIXXXXXXgllXIXTYTgTlXTXIX ? ? ? ?? \ M No. 6994 3 The People's National Bank . PROSPERITY, S. C. jj Paid up Capital - $25,000.00. jj Surplus and Individual Profits $5,000.00. S Stockholders' Liabilities - $25,000.00. jj M Tor Protection of Depositors. U H. C. MOSELEY, President. M. A. CARLISLE, Viee-President. E . W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. GEORGE JOHNSTONE, Attorney. J Better a conservative interest on your deposit with its jj * safe return when wanted, than a high rate and a feeling of J doubt about the principal. E A National Bank is a safe Deposit. Government super- jj vision makes it so. Likewise our Board of Directors is a J guarantee of prudent conservative management. 5 We Allow Interest on Time Deposits 5 DIRECTORS: jj G. W. Bowers, J. A. C. Kibler, R. L. Luther, M. A. Carlisle, 5 J. H. Hunter, W. P. Pugh, Jno. B. FeHers, W. A. Moseley, J Geo. Johnstone, H. C. Moseley, J. P. Bowers. ; ' N few iiiiiiiiiiteniiiiiinnriiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiinfmnfifgfi For Sale. Final Discharge. will sell my place at Pelion, S. C., turning one hundred and fifty acres This is to notify all persons that wewill land; good pasture, mill and mill apply to Geo. S. Drafts, Judge of Proid, ready to run most any kind of bate for Lexington county, State of *, shinery; gin and grist mill now South Carolina, on the 12th day of Sepning. D. W. HUTTO,. tember, 1907, for a final discharge as are of Thomas & Barton Co., Au- executors of the estate of W. E. P. ta, Ga. 4w45 Haltiwanger. ??? James B. Addy, IE SALVE ACTS LIKE A POULTICE1 4w44 * Executors. .IEVES ALL FORMS OF SKIN DISEASE j ^ unuyiwn i 7W\ fr. fa Of: fa, fa ----- ir. fa fa , fa < o call and see our new line I ? v fa "* ~ " ? Mi .^KK. ir> id WAGONS. Two Gars of I ! urn class BUGGIES, and one j far of WAGONS. We have I . Ilie PRICES are right. ! 4 Jrt? 3MBLY STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. 1 sse??s?$se$?$66eiseie*sc$s$$c^ seffissesessee eeesg^ i