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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. % f ? f ? - ^ 1 ?. Nepresentatiue newspaper. Supers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties fcifce a Blanket, VftT. YYYVTTT LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 1. 1908. 35~j M ? WHERE COMF1 there must be no worry. Your mind mm Yon cannot reach that condition if your i DEPOSIT IT IN TI and your anxiety as to its safety will vani thieves, fire or any other danger. Open a She has been as troubled as yon and more, your money she'll be glad for yonr sake a] tthe hom LEXINGT JULIAN C. KAUFMANN, ALFREI President. S&t?starg. Mr. Jeter C. Mitchell, one of the most respected citizens ,of thi9 community, died here Sunday morning last. Mr. Mitchell was eighty-three years of age, and had been an invalid for sometime since. His remains were enterred in the family burying grounds, the funeral service being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Brabham of the Leesville Methodist church. He leaves surviving him three children, Mr.9 Frank Hendrix, of Lees- \ ville, Mrs. Dr. Strother, of Johnston, ' and Mrs. Guess, of Denmark. Mr. J. B. Amick, a candidate for j the legislature, was in town last week. Mrs. W. P. Timmerman and little son are visiting relatives at Peak. Mr. John M. Kneece, of R. F. D. 1, died last Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife and nine children. , E. Jones, I. Edwards, John Bell Towill, Barrett Jones and others attended the campaign meeting at Lexington yesterday. Mrs. Sara Shuler is visiting in the mountains of North Carolina. t <?a n O UlitJ CXJ. v. Flayed a Tie Game. Lexington and Leesville played a tie game on the ball lot at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon. The game was called at the eighth inning to let the Leesville boys catch the train with the score standing 8 and 8. Until thejeighth inning the odds were in favor of the visitors, the score being 7 to 1 in their favor, when the local boys took a batting rally, knocking three pitchers from the box, and making' a garrison finish tied the score. There were errors made by both sides and the only feature was the heavy batting of the locals. The line up was as follows: Lexington?Van Wingard, 1 f; Lucius Bickley, c f; Frank Wingard, r f; John Wilson, 1st b; Carl Roof, 2d b; Ben Lewis, 3d b; Fort Graham, s s; Henry Barrett, p; Levi Rish and Berley Derrick, c. Lem Sox played leftfield after fifth inning. Leesville?Crouch, 2d b; Bodie 1st b; Smith, p and 3d b; Riser, c f; Crosson, ss; Dreher, If; Able,p;Hartley,/ c; Glenn and Mack. 3d b and r f. Batteries?Lexington, Barrett and Derrick and Rish; Leesville, Able, Crouch, Smith and Hartley. Umpire Dreher. Billy Felix's Letter. To the Editor of The Dispatch: The recent rains have made a tell- j ing effect on growing crops. Fruits, of all kinds and in great abundance. The farmers will soon be through t.Vio hnlfc- r?f thpir farm vmrt thpn if, i will be attend 4'big" meetings, barbecues, eat melons and hear the dear candidates speak. We are glad to report at this time < that D. R. Craft and Miss L. B. Fallaw, who have had fever, are much better. The candidates for the house and senate had better be prepared to answer how they stand on the repeal of the^ act passed by the last legislature relative to the crow and fox law, as I hear that some of the dear voters are going to put it to 'em, as well as to prohibition. Gaston and Bakersville base ball team played recently which resulted in favor of the former team. Mrs. C. S. Goodwin ha3 been sick, but is now up again. Mr. Editor, we deeply sympathize with you in the death of your bright, promising son. May the blessings of God smile upon you. Billy Felix. June 29, 1908. $10,000 Worth of Clothing*. The Whitten Dry Goods Co., of Batesburg, are going to offer $10,000 worth of clothing and pants at actual cost. The sale will begin on Saturday morning, July 4th. As the advertisement reads, 44It is the oppor*?Ani. lifa tn hnv nlntKlnor af lUiilUJ VI JVU1 141V w KTSM.J VIVVUIU^ w%, your own price." Bevival Sorrices. Rev. L. S. Shealey will start a revival meeting at the Florence Baptist chnrcb the second week in July, at Providence the third week and at Salnda, Lexington, the first week in August. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. 8. R. Bass will assist the pastor in the meeting at Saluda church. Rev. L. S. Shealy. 61 w. H eao MAIN STREJ Solicits a Share ORT DWELLS ;t be at ease and free from all anxiety, noney is where it is liable to loss. IE HOME BANK ish at once. You'll worry about neither n account today and tell your wife. When she knows you have banked ad her own. T1 T> A TLT" TT Hi JD Ail JX , ON, S. C. > J. FOX, KARL F. OSWALD, Cashier. Asstu Cashier. Sheriff Corley Loads Thieves. By one of the ceverest pieces of detective work ever accomplished by any officer in Sonth Carolina Sheriff Corley landed on Thursday a band of thieves who had entered the store of John McMeekins, at Wallaceville, Fairfield county, on Friday night, June 20th, taking off about $75 worth of merchandise. Upon receiving the information from Mr. McMeekins that his store had been robbed, Sheriff Corley went to Wallaceville and procured a sample of some of the missing articles. With a pair of sox the sheriff went out to capture his prey. He went to Columbia and it was not long before he had Jim Holmes, a negro, under arrest. The sox he wore corresponded exactly with the "sample" that the sheriff had secured at the store, and it was not long before Holmes made a complete abreast of the whole affair, , implicating tiyQ other negroes, Clarence Wilson and "Doc" Sims. They were soon captured and all three were brought to the Lexington jail. On Friday the sheriff returned to Wallacevill in search for the stolen goods and succeeded in recovering some of the stolen articles, but not being satisfied with his find, he returned to Wallaceville on Saturday morning, this time taking Clarence Wilson with him for the purpose of finding the balance of the hidden goods, and he succeeded. Wilson carried the sheriff ricrht to the SDot. In a river swamp, about five miles from where the robbery was committed, two sacks were found, which contained a little of everything from a dozen lead pencils up. All the men are in the jail here, but will be transferred to the Fairfield jail this week. Sheriff Corley will receive a reward of $75 for capturing the men. Automobiles. The Gregory-Condor Mule Co., of Columbia, is a growing firm. They have recently added to their extensive business the sale of automobiles. They handle the famous "Buick" cars" recognized the world over as one of the best machines manufac; tured today. These machines have already become popular in Columbia I and elsewhere, and the Gregory; Mule Company have already disposed ! of one car load, and have several cars on the road. You can buy the 44Buick" in different grades and on terms to please. The Gregory-Condor Mule Co., are known to the people of this county, most- or wnom nave naa Dusmess dealings with them. They will treat you fair and square every time and if you want an automobile, don't buy until you get their price and terms. When you are in Columbia, call on the Gregory-Condor Mule Co. They will take pleasure in showing }rou through their mammoth stock, whether you ! wish to buy a horse, buggy or automobile. Negro Sills Another. Toland Jones, a negro, shot and instantly killed "Funny" Blue, another negro, on Mr. George Clark's place, about fifteen miles below Lexington, Saturday morning, the weapon used being a double-barreled shot gun. Jones, who is now in jail, says the killing grew out of some trouble over his (Jones') wife and that Blue was pursuing him with a turpentine puller wnen ne nrea. jones came to ajbaington Sunday and gave himself up to the sheriff. Styles a. ICellich&mp. We were more than glad to receive a call from our old friend, Stiles R. Mellicbamp, who is a candidate for State Superintendent of Education on yesterday. He was at one time in the newspaper business himself, and we naturally have a fellow-feeling for each other. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston; served in the Confederate army through the war; taught the Marine School of Charleston, private and graded schools of Orangeburg, and the Preparatory Department of Furman University; Superintendent of Education of Orangeburg county (18S0-'88 and 1904-'08), twelve years in all to expiration of his present term; teaching and supervision his life work, makes him the more eligable for the office he seeks. LOBE DRY Gi moi&tcktoi ST, ! of Your Valued Pa Three Hundred Voters Hear the Candidates. The candidates for State office were here- yesterday. About 300 voters were present. The meeting was presided over by County Chairman D. F. Efird, and Rev. A. S. Leslie, pastor of the Methodist church, offered a short prayer, after which the chairman introduced Mr. N. W. Brooker, candidate for Comptroller General. Mr. Brooker spoke of his fitness for the office and ridiculed the position of ' * - * i. Hf- \ TIT ine meumoeni), mr. a. w. ouuco. Mr. Jones was absent on account of sickness. The candidates for Superintendent of Education spoke next. Mr. John L. Swearingen, who by the way is a nephew of Senator Tillman, was the first speaker. He told of his struggles to get an education, and of his misfortune, but declared with emphasis, that he could do as much work in the office of State Superindendent of Education, as any man in South Carolina. At the conclusion of his speech he was liberally applauded. Mr. E. C. Elmore, of Spartanburg, followed. He told of his work along educational lines in his home county, Spartanburg, and upon this record he was seeking promotion. Mr. Stiles R. Melichamp, of Orangeburg, spoke of the kinship that existed between Orangeburg and Lexington. He spoke of the usefulness of our Lever, and how he was appreciated in Orangeburg. Jie was -well received. Candidates for Railroad Commissioner spoke next. Mr. Cansler, of Tirzah, who has been a candidate for this office before, spoke first. He is an original character. He jollied hi9 opponents and made a good impresI sion. Mr. B. L. Caughman, who is seeking re-election, followed Mr. Cansler. He is a native Lexingtonian and the mention of hi9 name brought forth a storm of applause. He i9 seeking the suffrage of his fellow citizens upon the record he has made. Mr Caughman was generously applauded at the conclusion of his speech. F. C. Fi9hburne, of Charleston, referred pleasantly to the ladies. He is the father of twelve children. He appealed to the people to vote for him on account of what he has done for the poor people of the state. H. W. Richardson never sought public office before; is no politician and is not well advertised. Is a native of Barnwell, a practical business man and a farmer of some success. Served with Hampton in >76 and sold own cotton to buy rifles for this conflict. Satisfied that he is qualified foi the duties of the office. James A. Summersett 9aid it wa9 a pleasure to meet Lexington people and he thanked them for the vote two years ago. All the candidates were shooting at him. The railroads pay 25 per cent of the taxes and perhaps should have some representation. Col. H. T. Thompson, of Columbia a candidate for adjutant and inspector general next spoke. He made ar excellent speech and wa9 well received. Maj. J. C. Boyd, the other candi date for this office, was absent, as was J. F. Lyon, for attorney genera om/1 X? W spprpffl rv n CULLVl XVt TV AUVVVf|Ai| WW w v?^ w state. Capt. R. H. Jennings, who is with out opposition, thanked the people o this county for their votes in the pas and will continue to discharge the du ties of the office of state treasurer t( the best of his ability. CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR. Senator Cole L. Blease of Newber ry, was introduced amid a storm o applause. He ridiculed Gov. Anse for not vetoeing the large appropria tion bill, and for recommending th' increase of salaries, when the stab was already in debt several hundre< thousand dollars. No need for an in surance commissioner'" and criticize* the legislature for establishing the of fice. He stood for the state dispen sary to the last, but when the major it-y declared for local option he yield ed like a man. Is in favor of lettinj a county have what it wants. Op posed to Ansel's proposition to vot out liquor and then vote it back; op posed to proposition of Paving oni; one dispensary in a county, becaus it would be unfair to the other towns Mr. Blease was liberally applauds throughout his speech and he sa down amid a round of cheers. Gov. Ansel reviewed his record a governor, saying that he had dis charged the duties of the office a best he could without fear or favoi Is opposed to "indiscriminate immi gration. German immigrants alway first build homes then churches an school houses. Stated in messag that the liquor law be amended s that some of the counties would no have so many dispensaries. Impress ed the importance of registration s as to be able to vote in general elec tion. Matter of railroad mileag books belongs to railroad commission Believes in education and makes plea for it in the colleges and hig schools. Gov. Ansel was at his bes and was applauded at the eonclusio: of his adddress. At the conclusion of Gov. Ansel' speech Congressman Lever, by spe cial invitation, made an address. H received an ovation, the like of whic has not been witnessed here in man IMS COMPM T, TIE3., lv?-A-3STtronage. Polite and Pr Wh.it? Bock News. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Nice rains have fallen recently and crops are looking fine. Mrs. Havird, of Newberry, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Haigler. IV^rs. Job Richardson has been seriously ill, but is now improving. Master Newel Haigler and Little Miss Blanche Williamson are taking music from Miss Blanche Kyzer, of Chapin Prof. J. Ed. Shealy has accepted the principal ship of the graded school at Rockton, S. C., and will move there to begin work on Sept. 1st. Mr. David Rorer, from Hopkins, is quite sick at the home of his brother, Mr. Rudolph I^orer. There has been quite a number of cases in the magistrate's court for the last couple weeks. Prof. W. E. Derrick, of Cameron, is spending his yacation with his ? \ iJUULiiei. xx JLicauci. June 27. Parole Pardon Granted. Gov. Ansel has granted a parole pardon to M. L. Fox of Lexington county, who was convicted of gambling and sentenced to a fine of ?75 or imprisonment for 60 days. It was stated in the petition, which was passed upon favorably by Solicitor Timmerman, that Fox's wife and children were ill and in critical condition, and the pardon was granted with thfe condition that should Fox be convicted again he should serve out the sentence. Robbed East's Store. Arthur Banks, a young negro from Swansea, was committed to jail on Thursday by Magistrate Jefcoat, upon the charge of larceny from the store of Mr. W. H. F. 'Rast, at Swansea. Banks, it seems, wa9 employed by Mr. Rast to do jobs anound the store, and he had been taking goods all along for several weeks before, he was suspected. It will be recalled that Banks is the same negro who was sent to the reformatory at Baltimore for two years, for having entered the post office at ' Swansea about four years ago. He is now occupying a cell in the jail. Twenty-five Per Cent. i Saved by having us to do your wall i paper decorating. Do it now ! urn stock of 40,000 roll9 i9 cram full oi i beautiful designed and seasonable papers. 1 For the next ten days we will allow you a discount of 25 per cent on ali goods bought of us. Drop in and 9ee us when in the city. Webb's Arl !? Store, 1627 Main street, Columbia. j Paint9, Wall Paper, &c. i ? ^ ? J Q-ood, Pure Water. [ Mr. J. L. Shull will be in the Amick'9 Ferry section, south side o Saluda river, in about two week9 , with his steam drilling well machine [ penetrating through rock, &c., fur j nisbing an everlasting flow of good . .ppre water. Satisfaction guaranteed Address J. L. Shull, 904 Oak street .. Columbia, S. C. I a day. His address was highly en f teresting from every standpoint, ant it is safe to say that he still has th< - confidence and esteem of the peopli t I 1. L oi ms Dome cuunt^. \ \ BATESBlin e i OS e H " a B Commencing Jc [ B our house at Rc ; B 15th to pay for & B This sale is for e B of the following J man rock i B These are all Si f 5 either yourself ( i- B to lose your mo d B antee for one yt ? B you are buying 1 fl for the money. I RUM I IY, COLUMBIA, 8. C. ompt Attention. October istf 4" r\ V\ n TT n n l-? n /innnn4 Eiu nave an a,wvu-Lii Citizens Bai BATESBt Start one todaj check and you'll hi less worrying as tc have done with it. We pay interes DR. W. H. TIMME U. X. GUNTER, V | ^ P H O T OGI On the 4th of July t graphs at Gilbert. Prices, 30 for 25 c . cents; next size 3 for 50 $2.00 up. Also groupes with 1 Columbia - Photogi COLUMBIA, I Its Not the Man V i ?Bu4 An a uihi U U & IIIV VMV I? successful. i l You can be-stai ' By making a deposit in our Savings Dep } annually payable quarterly, and you'll fin . now. : : : : : ? We will appreciate your kind patronage a . to give satisfaction- ; : : The Bank of 3 R. L. LYBRAND, President. Ifi'S BIO BUOI ily 1st we will sell any Buggy < >ck Bottom Cash price and give same, FREE OF INTEREST. 30 DAYS ONLY", so come eark ' % reliable makes: : : llll, TAYLOB-EANWABY, ffKl tandard Buggies and Carriages; )r neighbor for years and jou fa' ney?every job sold under an ir( jar. Be sure to give us a call an the best Buggy ever sold in the i Yours for business, M-BRABHA ATESBURC, S. C Out y has gone will not involve have a bank account, ihecks will be both vouchers >or saver it is worth while ; at ok of Batesburg, rRG, : : : S. C. r. Pay all your bills by ive less bookkeeping to do, > your money and what you it on savings accounts quarRMAN, Pres. ice Pres. JONES, Cashier. CARTER, Asst. Cashier. ?APHS! 22EBES12B5?II we will take Photojents and 3 for 25 cents; cabinet size ;he barbecue. raphic Studio, - s. c. /ho Makes o Saves that's rt now, ; : artment. We allow 4 per cent, d it to your advantage to begin 9 9 ind promise our very best efforts j Swansea. B. E. CRAFT, Cashier, jy SALEi] )r Carriage in B you untill Oct. B ma fllB j and get one 3 fl| M iNN 8 AMERICAN. I been used by B ke no chances H )n clad Guar- g d be convinced B grand old State g M CO., ?