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. The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher D.'R. Halttwanger, 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 for six months; 25 cents for three znontiis? invariably cash in advance. , CIRCULATION~2.22^ Wednesday, August 5,1908. There wa9 much discussion at the campaign meeting here relative to t&e seeming purpose of at least one candidate, to drag the farmers' ori .! A ganizations into the senatorial race. The cotton association was predicated upon the idea that it should not be made the means of promoting the ambitions of self-seeking politicians. * This idea was proclaimed over and over again by the officers of this organization. It was a sound doctrine. The history of all Farmers' organizations shows that they have been \ dashed to pieces upon the rocks of j 'politics. The oily-tongued, greased- j mouth demagogue gets into them and j soon so far establishes his influence i that they follow his lead into politics, elevate him to place and power; and he, forgetting them or their interests, they perish. This was true of the j Grange, it was true of the Alliance, and it is not too much to predict that j the Cotton Association, the president j of which is a candidate in this ?State, is now singing its own funeral dirge. The Farmers' Union, different in all respects to the Cotton Association, promises to keep out of partisan personal politics, and from the temper of the Union men seen at the campaign meeting, that candidate who expects to be elected by appealing to that organization will wake up a wiser, if sadder man. The Dispatch would like to see every teacher in the county in attendance at the summer institute, -vghich opens here on the tenth. What a happy band it would be! Every teacher?male and female?seeking more knowledge, better preparing themselves for the duties which lie before them. It is a duty each teach' er owes, not only to themselves but to the young manhood and woman, hood of our county?those who come under their care?that they attend this institute. In advance of your coming, ladies and gentlemen, we extend a warm welcome. The best we have shall be at your command, and may the benedictions of yofar coming leave an impress upon our hearts and minds that will never be forgotten 1 Welcome, thjftce welcome to Lexington! Tree Bridges. In another column we publish an article from the Columbia State relative to the long-talked-of free bridges | over the Broad and Con^aree rivers. A mass meeting of the citizens of the three townships in this county who will be directly benefitted by the move, will be held on the 15th. The *" - m ????< ? aVtnnIS rirtf fail ' Citizens OI tU19 UUUUUJ oui/iuu uvv ?cmx i to do their part in this undertaking, i and we believe that they will co-oper- I ate with Columbia in a substantial way. Let every citizen turnout on the 15th. The Anderson Daily Mail makes the following pertinent comment, which is commended to the thoughtful consideration of the farmers of this [ BATESBURI Commencing Jul H our house at Eoc 15th to pay for s I This sale is for 3 . I of the following J BABCOCH, KOCK H I I These are all St* either yourself o to lose your mor antee for one ye; you are buying; t %j %J for the monev. Bi x county, who would save their organi- < zation from destruction by refusing < any man the opportunity of making [ it the means of his personal and pc- 1 litical elevation: "Have you noticed that the price of cotton has been going down since Hon. E. D. Smith commenced running for the senate?" CONTINUE TO WOBE FOB FBEE BBIDGES Lexington People Will Hold Mass Meeting on August 15.?Bonds Will Be Discussed. It was brought out at the meeting yesterday of those interested in roads and ferries in Richland and adjoining counties that the proposition to purchase two toll bridges crossing Congaree and Broad rivers was being pushed to successful conclusion. Chairman Jno. D. Frost of the committee on highways and bridges of Li- - U/,.?fOntvimaMO cfotpd t.Vlflf", me v^uituiuei ui wuimu.w he had received information from i Lexington that a meeting of the three townships interested on that side of the river had been called for August 15 and at that time efforts would be made to secure subscriptions amounting to about $30,000 of the $75,000 which the two bridges may cost. The last general assembly passed an act authorizing the issue of bonds to the amount of $75,000 for the purchase of these bridges and the Chamber of Commerce has been busy on the details since then. Considerable enthusiasm has been aroused in Lexington on the matter and information has been received that active cooperation may be expected. The act provides that Columbia township shall issue the bonds, payable 6 per cent, per annum, after an election has been held at which the qualified voters of this township shall vote in favor of said issue. After providing that these bonds shall constitute a debt cf this township the act concludes as follows: "That the governor be, and he is hereby, authorized to appoint a commission, consisting of five resident freeholders of said Columbia township, who shall be charged with the duty of negotiating and arranging for the construction or purchase of said bridge or bridges, and the funds de*:"a^ sqIp rvr hvnnthenation I ii VUU I1VUX VUV k/U*v f ? of said bonds, so voted for, shall be expended and paid out by the county b^ard of commissioners of Richknl county under the supervision of sa d commission, or a majority of them; and any vacancy that may occur in said commission by resignation, death or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment of the governor. That said commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services. "That authority is hereby given to build or purchase, and to maintain, said bridge or bridges across said Congaree river and Broad ri vert between the counties of Richland and Lexington, at any point between .the northern and southern boundaries of said Columbia township. "That the bridge or bridges acquired under the provisions of this act shall be vested in said Columbia township as its property, for the uses of said township, and shall be kept insured and in proper condition and repair out of the ordinary county funds of Richland county, and shall be forever open for the passage of all persons, animals driven or ridden, and vehicles, not including street or railway cars coming into or going out of Columbia township, free of toll Charge."?The 1 - *?1 rtAll. state, juiy ?x>tu. A Farmers' Itoeti&ff at Hilton. There will be a Faifflffers Union rallyheld at Hilton on August 13th. O. P. Goodwin of Laurens, J. C. Stribling of Pendleton, and Mr. MaHaffy will address the people along the line of agriculture and Unionism. Everybody invited, especially do we expect every farmer that lives in reach to attend. A picnic dinner will also be added ! to the pleasures of the day. We feel sure that everyone who attends ^ this j meeting will be glad that they were j there. We extend to one and all a | hearty welcome. COMMITTEE. I . ( Messrs. Jesse U. and Levi Meetze, of the Dutch Fork, were in town Monday, j Read trespass notice elsewhere. i'S mil m y 1st we will sell any Buggy jk Bottom Cash price and giv ame, FREE OF INTEREST JO DAYS ONLY, so come ea reliable makes: : : ILL, TAYLOR CANWADY, W mdard Buggies and Carriages r neighbor for years and you Ley?every job sold under an aiv Be sure to give us a call he best Bugsjy ever sold in tl nnj Yours for business, ^TESBUEG, : : S, I Alfred J. Fox, i i \ j Real Estate I < > j and Insurance, j i LEXINGTON, - S. C. | : : < > i WANTED. | j One 100 acre Farm, > i quick. ' i FOR SALE. j ] One lot in town of Lexington. | < 60 acres within one mile of ? J Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty | of water on the place. K One lot on Main street of Lex- I < ington; good building. | One lot on Main street of Lex- | { ington; store building and ware- > < bouse. > < 250 acre9 2 X miles from South- > < ern railway. GO acres open land. > j Fruit never fails. Good orchard [ i on the place. Two buildings. > j One lot with two story building | ( at Irene, S. C. i | Resident lots in town of Lex- [ ( ington. > \ Lot in Lexington with 3-room \ < dwelling. i i 158 acres 2'> miles from South- [ < era railway, 50 acres open land. > | Two story dwelling painted and > | has 8 rooms. Store house and | | good barn and stables. Fruit * never fails. * * If 3'ou have a farm to sell write > me. ' t Write or call to see me > AT ; THE mm BANK. I I ? ?y _ ! Lexington, S. C. I RESULTS are REASONS For using "Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kidneys." They testify to its excellence in all disorders of the Kidneys,Liver Stomach and as a general regulator to the system. 25c., 50c. and $1.00 bottles. Sold wholesale by the Murray Drug Co., Columbia, S. G& For sale at The Bazaar, Lex* ington, S. C. T.aaaIB MIUiAjr 9 Mvwutwi 1st. Murray's Iron Mixture purifies the blood and give9 tone to your system. Try one bottle and be convinced. Only 50 cents. 4 2nd. Tnere is no tonic so good for tired mothers and worn out people as the great tonic Murray's Iron Mixture. It is good to take and pallatable. Try it and if not benefitted ask for your money back. 3rd. For that tired feeling and poor digestion take one bottle of Murray's Iron Mixture. It will make you feel like a new man or woman. Price only 50 cents per bottle and your money back if you are not satisfied. 4th. For those pale and sickly looking children one bottle of Murray's Iron Mixture will give them new life. Try it. MURRAY DRUG CO., Columbia, S. C. Candidates Meeting at Irene. All candidates desiring to do so will attend a special meeting for the benifit of the people of Irene on the night of August 14th. iGY SALE! 1 or Carriage in B e you untill Oct. I rly and get one B RENN ?AMERICAN. I 5; been used by || take no chances || iron clad Guar- ig and be convinced P te grand old State || 1 V a M _A_"CTA DRRANn SHOES M'ji AffiBttfEF CLOTHING AND GE] We liave in stock a full line o ings. We are also agents for the ( | nati, Ohio, and our made-to-order i fall and winter suits now on dispk GROCERY DI l Our (Grocery Department is re day. We only handle the best an( stock. Call on us for your wants. KNOTTS, fl I* Special Commenci ssasaaHBfflaB? I will sell alt summer good $12.00 Suits at $7.50. All book. Yxm can take them i styles. Underwear and all you will be pleased. Our p ing our goods and guarante see us whether they buy or ALE 919 fiervais Street am III II cm; Are Y< Fl We have every Installment, are the giving them just wh erate what we carry see us, you will find ! Bed Room, Dining I I you read this adverti VAWn M MT> 1 JUt 1208 WORTH ITS WEIGHT II one Book valued at $5.00. If your Kidneys are troubl: OWIHBS' DRUG S University of South Carolina. Wide range of choice in Scientific, Literary, Graduate and Professional Courses leading to degrees of? Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, ? "R-ir'Violnr of JLicennate oi ihmi umivu, .......?? ? Laws, Master of Arts, Civil Engineer and Electrical Engineer, i Well equipped Laboratories. Library of over -10,000 volumes. Expenses moderate?many students make their own expenses. Next session (104th?begins September 23. 11)08. For announcement write to the President. Columbia, S. C. Barbecue. We will furnish a flrstclass barbecue I with rel'resJiinents at Lath urine on l Wednesday, August 10. Everybody is invited to come and hear the speakers I and enVy a good dinner. (r. J. Shcaly, ! :,w \ i \V \V. Amiek. i Dry Goods, N Shoes, G: We - Carry - Everything in SHOES THA We carry at all times a full sto( son A: Rand Shoo Go's.. Shoos, for m Shoes are made for wear as well as c NTS' FURNISHINGS. f Clothing and Gents' Furnish^olumbia Tailoring Co., of Cincini 1 _ T J. O 1 f suits are trie uesi. oampies iui iy2PARTMENT. plenished with fresli goods every :1 we invite an inspection of our , DOWLINC SWANSEA, : : : S. C. Cut Pric ng July 10th to Ai s at astonishingly low prices. 1 other suits in proportion. Shoes 1 ilmost at your own price. Ladi< kinds of pretty Lawns at cut pri< rices are always the lowest, and' e satisfaction. We want our Lei not. : : : : X. AYO d 402 1-2 Mailt Street, ZENS OF LEXING t>u Going tc IRNITUR article in this line, and our prices, very lowest. We take pride in serv: at they want at prices that suit. It in stock, but we assure you, if you w any kind of Furniture you may nee' loom or Kitchen. Think of us whi isement and be sure to call when in < bvmbip pttd ittt WlUUU l UiUUi Main Street, Columbia, r GOLD?$5.00 for one cent. I ^ ing you ask me about Fulton's TORE, 1438 Main Street I;:: whole PULLEYS =z, BELTING = PACKING HOOFING SoUTHEEN ^TATE columb: 81 0-8 "i 2-3 j 4-31 0-81 G %ip.p r otions, Hats, roceries, Etc Genera! - Merchandise. T WEAE! ;k of the famous Roberts, Johnen, women and children. These omfort. t\-%J ^TSRBMND 5E0ES'N&iK AfiEMIHK' fZKj S& COij c ? m * *"fci ^ nl) ipi 151. Tor instance $10.00 and co fit your feet andpocketes' Shirtwaists of latest 3es. See this stock and we take pleasure in showrington friends to call and # UB, 4 Columbia, S. C. ????? ?. m n 9 > Buy E! either for Cash or I ing our customers, is useless to enumK 'ill only drop in to J ? - - ci 101" _yuur jl anui Ie at home when Columbia. IE CO. s. c. rill mail Free for the asking mal Compound. , Columbia, S. C. j* iSALE ::: a = AFH I s Supply Oo., ' j| IA. S. 0. 1 " 3 CSRVA?S STREET. M , |Si >.v,'-.v? ' ' . rT?K2r ' Ltxj_At o:-i.v *?..