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The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Harman, Editor aod Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger. Assistant Editor. 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. CIBCULATION 2,226. Wednesday, June 10,1908. Still Alive. For the benefit of The Dispatch and others of Lexington that are interested it may be well to mention that the free bridge proposition has not been abandoned to the politicians. Conse" *- ? ? j mn oinnovolv quenuy it is anye, auu YY U D^JLiwi v*j trust it will be kept alive by the business men having hold of it. This business community may not be brilliant, but it would not intrust anything that needed patriotic work for its accomplishment to the politicians of these parts. The public is perpetually paying the politicians; what return has been made by those so paid??The State. We thank our worthy contemporary for the above information. We had no intention of casting any reflection on the business community of Columbia; be it far from The Dispatch , to ever utter a word against those who have worked year in and year out to build a city now the equal of any city in the entire South. But, on the other hand, we want to see the bridges over the Broad and Saluda j rivers made free, and to this end The Dispatch will ever work. We are indeed glad to know that the proposition has not been placed in the hands of the politicians, and we say this with all due deference to the politicians of our capitol city, who we believe will support the measure without exception. We feel safe in assuring our people avC+ofa G/M-ifVi ParnHna's mail iuc uvuuu greatest daily newspaper, will keep the free bridge question alive in Columbia, and we will do our best to keep the matter fresh in the minds of those living on this side of the Congaree. l' Solicitor Timucrman. In this issue of The Dispatch is to be found the announcement of the candidacy of Solicitor George Bell Timmerman for re-election as solicitor. He has made an able and efficient prosecuting attorney, and the present indications are that he will succeed himself without opposition. He is the youngest solicitor ever ' elected by the voters of any judicial circuit, having been elected at the age of 23 by one of the largest votes ever given to any candidate for that office in the old Fifth Judicial Cir cuit. The fact that no opposition u> him has developed thu9 far, is a tribute to hi9 ability and fitness for the position. Since going into office he ha9 demonstrated that he is the peer of any Solicitor in the State, a9 is evidenced by the record he has made. He has so conducted himself as to win the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact ; and we are satisfied that the voters of this circuit will again elect him to the office of Solicitor. They could not make a better choice. Within the last few days strong pressure has been brought to bear on I Solicitor George Bell Timmerman to get him to enter the race for Attorney General. If he should enter this race he would make a formidable candidate since he has such a splendid record behind him as Solicitor. He is eminently fitted for such a position by reason of his ability as a lawyer and practitioner. Possibly no member of the bar of his age stands as high in his profession as he does. We are quite sure that if he should be - * ' * 1 AT A T ?,T ,3 jnaae Attorney uenertu ui?t uc wuum be able to cope with the arduous duties of the office. We are informed thougb, that he will not enter this race but will offer for re-election as Solicitor of this circuit, and has already filed his pledge. It is with pleasure that we announce that Congressman Lever will make Lexington his headquarters during the summer. Mr. Lever will conduct a. vigorous campaign inspifce of the fact that he will be returned to congress without opposition. He believes in mingling with the masses and find Out the needs of his constituents, so that he may be better prepared to serve their interests in Washington. He will arrive here sometime during this week and his many friends are awaiting his arrival with peculiar pleasure. We havent heard of any Merry Widow hats going up in the Winthrop j trunks. We'll bet "Little Joe" Brown got ! more votes in the election held in | Georgia last Thursday than he will j ever get again if he lives to be as old j as Methuselah. Tne little theatres with their varied programs are well patronized and are growing more popular every day in the city of Columbia. The performances are novel, attractive and amusing. Go to the Fairyland and Lyric when you are in the city and you will enjoy the evening. If you wish to enjoy an up-to-date performance and a good, cool car ride, go out to the casino at Hyatt's Park and you will not regret it. The Augusta road from this place to Brookland is now very popular since Supervisor Koon has turnpiked and clayed the road bed. It is extensively traveled now by vehicles and ' 1 -1 ? 1 TZ"io vonaivinrr EUI'OinOdllU iui'? is i wv/i v aii^ the praise of the traveling public for this good work. Other public roads will, we are glad to say, be put in this same good condition by the chain gang as soon as possible. That the conditions generally, from a financial point of view, are improving is quite evident on every side. The cotton mill men repfbrt brighter prospects and many of jfaem are now running their plants/on full time. Our banks have pleidSy of money to loan on good seeumy, all of which goes to show that Jpe country is grad n__ fVifP /^ortrAQSirm r>f UiAllJ UVClWluiaa vuv uv|/< ? 1907. / The Stateless Association will meet in Gaffney?Ed. DeCamp's town?on June 30th, and will be in session for three days. An interesting program has been arranged and a good time is in store for all who attend. The editor of The Dispatch will be there, but we are sorry to inform Brother McWhorter of the Farm and Factory, that we will be minus the wife. The Lexington county democratic executive committee will meet here on July 6th, at which time they will arrange the schedule for the county I campaign. It is to be hoped that this body will so arrange it that every voter in the county may have an opportunity to hear the candidates express their views on the different questions of the hour. It goes without spying that Ed. DeCamp has secured every yaller leg chicken in Cherokee county for ttie press gang. The governor of South Carolina to the governor of North Carolina after January 1st, 1909: Have a drink on me. Criminal court is in session in Columbia, but the alleged dispensary grafters will not be tried. The State campaign opens on June 17, after which time there will be no scarcity of campaign news. Gov. Ansel did one good thing for Lexington county when he removed the dispensary constable. Court. The summer term of our criminal court was convened here on Monday with Judge James W. DeVore, of Edgefield, the judge of our new eleventh circuit. Mr. F. H. Anderson, of Anderson, S. C., is the new stenographer. Solicitor Timmerman was in Columbia, before the supreme court in the Duncan contempt case, but was represented by Col. E. L. Asbill, of Leesville, whom Judge DeVore appointed as acting solicitor. Col. Asbill proved himself an able prosecutor, and well cared for the State's interest, until the return of the solicitor yesterday morning. The first case called was against Eugene and Edwin Moye, of Congaree township, prosecuted by a negro, John Lucuis, who charged they had horsewhipped him. Messrs. Graham & Sturkie and W. H. Sharpe put up a long fight and an able defense for the Messrs. Moye, while Mr. F. E. Dreher assisted Acting Solicitor Asbill. The verdict wa9 guilty on the first court and they were fined $50 each, which was promptly paid. Mr. Asbill next called the case against Bob Parris, white, and Monroe Harrison and Frank Moore for car breaking and larceny. These were in jail and when brought into court they entered a plea of guilty. Another case against them for similar charge, but at another place was called and in it they also plead guilty. _ The next case called was against Deputy Siierin l.. <j. nuno, 01 x>rouKland, charged with the murder of a negro named Walter Lowe on Jan. 26 I last, while resisting arrest. Messrs. Graham & Sturkie represented the defendant, and Mr. Asbill the State, until the return of the solicitor on yesterday. The trial was begun Monday afternoon but lasted until yesterday morning when a verdict of not guilty was returned. Eliza Eleazer was charged with disposing of her crops under lien. Mr. T. C. Sturkie defended her and after a hard fight before the jury on the question of obtaining money under false pretenses, the judge held with the contention of the defense. The verdict was not guilty. The case against George Hall for assault and battery with intent to kill upon Mary Tucker 011 Dec. 31, 1907, and for carrying concealed weapons, was called for trial. Hall admitted the second charge, but denied the first.- The solicitor accepted this and upon his plea of guilty to carrying concealed weapons he was fined ?25. The solicitor "110I prossed'' the case against George Ferguson, charged with violation of dispensary law in transport ing liquors on Saturday night, I March 3, 1907, at Cayce, S. C. This I is the case in which Sheriff Corley { caught the liquor and the horse and j wagon. The whiskey went to the dispensary, but Ferguson got the | horse and" wagon back. These cases were yesterday continued: Lemuel Judge and Mary Judge for larceny of seed cotton from the field; B. F. Rushton for obtaining goods by false pretense; Marion Bowers for obtaining goods by false pretense ; Luther Lites for burglary and larceny; James L. Shealv for rape. In the case against David Day, charged with carrying unlawful weapon, his attorneys Messrs. Graham & Sturkie moved to squash the indictment because unconstitutional. The solicitor-opposed the motion and the question was strongly argued. Judge DeVore held with the defense and Mr. Day was discharged. Yesterday afternoon the case against M. L. Fox and Robert Wright charged with gambling was tried. Fox was Dresent but had no attorney nor witnesses. Wright was tried in his absence. The jury found them both guilty, and Fox was sentenced to 60 days on the gang or $75. There was a sealed sentence as to Wright. Steve Meetze, a negro boy, of this town, plead, guilty to the charge of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, committed January 21st, last, upon, W. Fred Shumpert, at Lexington depot, with a knife. The jury gave him ninty days or $50.00. Alex Hall, the negro who assaulted Mrs. Claude Sox, at Edmund, about April first, and who has been in the penitentiary for safe keeping, was brought by the sheriff last night. He was arraigned this morning, but had no attorney, claiming to have an attorney from Winsboro, who does not know of the Court here now. The judge gave him a little time to get ready. Washington Leaphart and Willie Leaphart, sons of Mr. Walter Leapheart, were indicted for assault and battery with attempt to kill, the warrant heinc sworn out bv Mr. I. V. Wessinger. No bill. The case against Benton G. Turner for seduction was continued. This morning the case against O. E. Harsey, for bastardy is being tried. Mr. Sharpe is assisting the .solicitor and Mr. ' Graham & Sturkie the defense. The grand jury is yet in session but will get through today. Court will probably last the week. Ballentine Items. To the Editor of The Dispatch: The crop9 in this section are looking well. Mi9S Bertha Shealy, of Chapin, visited her mother, Mrs. Laura Shealy, on Saturday and Sunday. . Mr. M. M. Riddle, of the University of South Carolina, is spending his vacation at home. Mrs. J. G. Shealy, who has been quite sick for several days, is much better now. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, of Lexington, spent Saturday and Sunday with the former's sister, Mrs. W. H. Ballentine. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. J. B. Derrick is quite ill. Sparrow. Ballentine, June 9. Editor Bayly Zndioted. Lexington, June 9.?In the court of general sessions here this forenoon the grand jury returned a true bill against N. Rogers Bayly, of Batesburg, editor of The Advocate, upon the charge of assault with intent to kill, and carrying concealed weapons, the charge being that on Dec. 24, . 1907, at Batesburg, the said assault , was made upon W. C. Allen, C. F. Bass, Dr. S. W. Page, J. J. Allen and A. J. Bethea, the latter being the private secretary to Gov. Ansel, and Rev. Allen, the p.istor of the Baptist church at Dillon. Late this afternoon the Sheriff re-nri+Vi Mr T?avlv. and nnon , nuiivu, ? J-J ' j~ application Judge DeVore allowed bail in the sum of $400.?The State. v Kill End Specials at Tapp's. Saturday morning, the opening day of the Mill End Sale, we will sell a limited quantity of fine sheets 81x90. French foiled seams. Linen finish. Limit of one to each buyer, special , each, 29c. The celebrated Regal Long Cloth, full 12 yards to the bolt, worth $1.25 the bolt. Mill End Sale has changed the price to the bolt, only 98c. Full 36 inch wide Princess soft Nainsook. 12 yards to the bolt. Worth $1.25. Special the bolt, $1.25. Just received special for this big sale, a lot of beautiful new Torchon (Macine) Laces. Yard, only 2>?c. Tie Sellers Case. The trial of W. H. Sellers for the killing of constable J. P. Farmer, which began in the Richland court last Friday, came to a close yesterday ! afternoon. The jury has been out all I night and at this writing it seems that j a mistrial will be oraerea. : THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Lexington County. By Goo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Henry Buff made suit to me, to grant him letters of acij ministration with Will annexed of the i estate of and effects of Martin W. Buff. These are therefore to cite and ad! monish all and singular the kindred and 1 creditors of the said Martin W. Buff, deI ceased, that they be and appear, before J me, in the Court of Probate, to be held i at Lexington, C. H., S. C\. 011 20th day | of June, 1008, next, after publication i hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to i show cause, if any they have, why the i said administration should not begrant; ed. I Given under my hand, this oth day ! of June, Anno Domini, 1908. George S. Drafts, [L. S.] Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. C. Published on the 10th day of June, 1008, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w.TJ House Fi Ham When yon think of 1-Jrt >v?l /\*? Oni-i-nn "Dn/ ! vtrvr\ -L CLilUI OUilCS, UCUIUU, Rockers, Hall Racks, "V suites in all styles and; and Augusta. Carpets variety at the Lowest ] all makes, and make a s Settees, etc. Call or w OUR MOTTO: Bes THE I. EE STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF SWANSEA, Located at Swansea, S. C., at the close of business June 4, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts 18,69168 Furniture and Fixtures 1,562 93 Other Real Estate 600 00 Due from Banks and Bankers 8,569 09 Currency 1,200 00 Gold 40 00 SilirpT Nickels and Pennies 312 90 Total . $30,966 60 liabilities. Capital Stock Paid in $9,795 00 Individual Deposits subject to Check 8,807 50 Savings Deposits 2,364 10 Total $20,966 60 State of South Carolina, ) County of Lexington. ( Before me came B. E. Craft, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said ban^. B. E. CRAFT, Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of June, 1908. W. H. F. Ra.st, (L. S.) Notary Public, S. C. Correct Attest: R. L. LYBRAND, W. H. WITT, Directors. STATEMENT OF CONDITION of the LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK, Located at Lexington, S. C. At the close of business June 4, 1908. resources. Loans and Discounts $204,784 22 Demand Loans 15,131 80 Overdrafts. 11,3U4 54 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 6,700 00 Furniture and Fixtures 2,690 78 Due from Banks & Bankers, 8,874 14 Currency 873 00 Gold 145 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies, 180 38 Checks and Cash Items 3,339 76 Total $254,023 62 liabilities. Capital stock paid in $10,000 00 Surplus Fund 10,090 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 7,886 21 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 53,054 24 Savings Deposits 168,441 69 Cashier's Checks 1,64148 Bills Payable 3,000 00 Total $254,023 62 State of South Carolina, County of Lexington. Before me came W. P. Roof, Cashier - - 1 1 1- 1 T 1 of tiie above narnea Dana, who, oemg duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of said bank. W. P. Roof. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of Jnne, 1908. R. D. Smith, [L. S.] Notary Public for S. C. Clemsan Agricultural College Examination. The examination for the award of Scholarship in Clemson Agricultural College Will be held in the County Court House on Friday, July 3rd, at 9 a. m. Applicants must fill out proper forms, to be secured from the County Superintendent of Education, before they will be allowed to stand the examinations. For detailed information apply to the Supt. of Education or to the President of Clemson College. Applicants for admission to the college, who are not seeking for the scholarships, will also stand entrance examinations at the court house July 3rd. The scholars!tips are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session of the college opens Sept. 9, 1908. For catalogues and information apply -- T-T "VTiri i T-'rtiQ'iflr.rif tU i . XX. AUbliUj JL 1 VU*V?V " V . 4w3o Barbecue at Ethan. On July 4th, as usual. I will furnish my annual barbecue and refreshment sat Ethan. S. C., to which I invite my many friends and the public generally. So come and bring your wives, children and sweethearts. Everything will be nice and up-to-date. J. Taylor, the well known cuist. will cook the meats. Come one, come all. Candidates will be on hand, and there will be plenty of amusements for both old and young. 4woo II. Steele. jrnishinc dsome Fi buying Furniture, thi m Suites, Kitchen Fr Wardrobes, Sideboards prices. The largest st( i, Matting, Rugs and A Prices. We have Matt specialty of Porch Fun rite for prices. >t Goods and Fairest D (WARDS C ssburg9 J HDIES! MM After June 13th we w Mules, in good condit quick, and, therefore right. Any one needi - to come fo see us. 1AI O B I j. w. a i\. L SWANS ] ANNOUNCEMENTS. All announcements coming under this head will be charged for at the rate of $5.00 for each announcement. The same to run until the result of the primary. For Solicitor. . I hei eby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary, and to conform to all the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. George Eell Timmerman. For the Senate. Recognizing the ability and fitness of Mr. G-. A. Gaignard, of New Brookland, we hereby announce him as a candidate for State Senator from Lexington county and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Many friends. The friends of Col. G. T. Graham _ - "I * ? announce nun a cauumare IV1 KJ VC4LV I Senate and pledge him to abide the results of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Lexington county and I will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. W. H. Sharpe. For the Legislature. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature from Lexington county, and I will abide by the rules governing the Democratic primary. Joseph L. Amick. William W. Hawes is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington county and pledges himself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington county and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. W. R. Lowe. J. Brooks vVingard is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives of South Carolina from Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of R. L. Shuler hereby announce him a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. 1 iiereny announce no a. k,o.u.- , didate for the Legislature for Lexington county, subject to the rules govern- , ing the Democratic primary. Isaac Edwards. For Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announce Samuel B. George as a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court at the ensuing primary election, and pledge him to abide the result thereof. Upon the solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself a candidate - f /">! 1_ _ f ^ f T s wr | for the omce 01 eaera oi l uun i?i j-tc-aington connty, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary election. Frank W. Shealy. For County Treasurer. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the nomination for the office of Treasurer of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. M. Malpass. The many friends of Esaias L. Wingard, recognizing his integrity and abil- j ity and faithful services in the past, I hereby announce him as a candidate for j County Treasurer of Lexington county j and pledge him to abide the result of ; the Democratic primary. For Coroner. I The friends of Belton D. Clark an- J nounce him for reelection as Coroner of Lexington county and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. [s! urniture! iik of our handsome irniture, Chairs and >. etc. We have the ' 7 )ck between Columbia rt Squares in endless resses and Springs of liture, Lawn Swings, ealings. iOMPANY, 5* C. MULES! MULES! Sll U...? OA U?M*1 A? Ill lldYU WW IIPQU VI ion, that must be sold , the prices will be ng Mules will do well , . LYBRAND, EA. S. C. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate > for reelection for the office of Sheriff of Lexington county, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. P. H. Corley. For Supt. of Education. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Education and pledge myself to abide the result of the [Democratic primary election and support the nominees thereof Barrett Jones. The many friends of Prof. John D. Parr, recognizing his distinguished services as an educator, hereby announce > -? -- - J: ~ ^ - -C~ mill as a uauuiuaie iui me uuite ui Comity Superintendent of Education of Lexington county and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. A. D. Martin hereby announces himself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education and will abide by the result of the ensuing primary. For County Auditor. The friends of W. D. Dent, recognizing his ability and prompt and neat work, announce him for reelection as Auditor for Lexington county, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. For County Supervisor. The many friends of John W. Frye knowing his qualifications, announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. z Isaiah Haliman is hereby announced a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Lexington county, and will abide by tne result 01 tne uemocranc primary. The many friends of Mr. N. H. Hite announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. The many friends of Geo. H. Koon, recognizing his valuable services as Supervisor, announce him as a candidate for reelection and pledge him to abide the result of the ensuing primary election. James W. Shealy is hereby announced a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington county and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Recognizing the faithful services of G. A. Goodwin as county commissioner for two terms several years ago, his friends announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate xur oupt*i v i.-rtji ui jljcaiu^ivxi v.uuiiLj auw ject- to the rules and regulations governing the Democratic primary. * Azariah Taylor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor subject to the rules of the Democratic partv. T. H. Ravi. The friendsof Louis J. Langford, recognizing his faithful services in the past, hereby announce him as a candidate for Snpervisoi of Lexington county, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. For County Commissioner. The friends of J. V. Gunter announce him as a candidate for County Com mis- * sioner, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. The friends of Henry W. Taylor announce him a* a candidate for Countv S Commissioner, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Roy Bradford, the 20-year-old son of Mr. A. A. Bradford, Sr., of Fortmotte, committed suicide on Sunday afternoon by shooting himself with a b pistol. No cause is assigned for the rash act.