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The Lexington Dispatch ' G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher D.^R. Haltiw anger, 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 - - i cents for three months?in vanaDiy casn vin advance. CntCXTLATIpy 2.266. Wednesday, September 2,1908. p?????????????i The people of Lexington county will rally to the support of B. L. Caughman on next Tuesday, not so much because he is a Lexington man as for the reason that he is recognized among all classes of people in the v State as one of the most intelligent and active men who ever served upon the cdmmission. This office is a most . important one to the people and . should be filled by a, man whose own life has been a success, whose experience is broad and whose acquaintance with rates, freight and passenger, and with the physical condition of the . roads and the real needs of the people make it certain that all interests will be guarded. Banks Caughman is this kind of a man. ? Another thing?it must not be forgotten, it cannot be forgotten, that it . was the work of Banks L. Caughman, that gave the State the separate coach law, which saves the wives and daughters o^outh Carolina the hu ~ onrwcs nor Xllliauuil UI flUUJg U1 WO oaiuo vut frequently in the same coach, with a big, buck negro. South Carolina manhood can never forget that superb work of Caughnaan, and he should be elected next Tuesday by an overwhelming vote. P. H. Corley wa9 re-elected sheriff o* Lexington county Tuesday. This . is the first time in the history of the ? county that a sheriff has been elected - to succeed himself without opposition. Mr. Corley was elected four years ago over three strong competitors on the first ballot, and he has made a most excellent officer. He is today one of the best sheriffs in the state and his record is known all over ' the South. Lexington county is proud of Sheriff Corley and we bespeak for him four more years of peace, prosperity and happiness. r * y , : . If the candidates for the legislature throughout the state stand upon the ? same platforms as the candidates for the legislature from this county there will be many changes in the laws of . this state. For instance, the bureau of immigration, the lien law, the fox law, the office of insurance commis' sioner and many others will go where ; the woodbine twineth. It looks now . like the next legislature will be com posed of many new men, and it remains to be seen what kind of laws a ' body of inexperienced law-makers will enact. The farmers who heard Congressman Lever's speech at Pendleton last Saturday were greatly pleased with it. Mr. Lever told them he was not a candidate, and that he proposed to . tell them the truth as he saw it, regardless of politics, and he did. He ' made a strong speech, and it made a deep impression.?The Anderson Mail. This is fine from our friend of the Piedmont and we have an 'idea that 'The Mail would like to have the chance next Tuesday of casting its , ballot for Lever for the United States senate. How about it? The second primary is on next Tuesday. The vote in the first primary "was the largest in the history of the county and it should be equally as large in the second primary, for the real choice is usually made then. Come out and vote your choice and may your choice be cle^n, honest men. The candidates no doubt are glad that the first race has been run. To the defeated ones we would say, try again. We congratulate those who have been successful. The second canvass is now on. In the name of the dear old county we love let this be a clean fight. Letter to Alderman Bickley. Lexington, S. C. I Dear Sir: Mrs. S. C. Ashe's house in Yorkville, S. C., was painted DeVoe 21 years ago and hadn't been painted since; it is a handsome house and the paint was in good condition when we were there three years ago. Do we therefore say that Devoe wears 21 years in South Carolina? No; on the sandy coast, where the sun is hot and the flying sand cuts the bark off trees, Devoe is the only paint that j wears more than one year. Localities differ; Devoe doesn't j differ. It is the paint that takes least gallons to cover a job and makes least cost and wears longest; how . long depends on *un, wind, sand, etc. Voars truly, fii F. IV. Devoe <Sc Co. p. S. The Kaufmann Drug Co. sell our paint. i, A Card From Hon. W. H. Sharps. To the Editor of The Dispatch: As you know, I seldom go into the newspapers, but as this is the only medium through which at this time I can reach my fellow citizens of this county, I beg that you will accord to ? ? "I *? i annnn f A GVnTQafl TTJ V Hit? Cfc XiULiitCU OpCIV/^ w deep feeling of gratitude to my. fellowcountrymen for the consideration and honor given me in the past. My grandfather served in the war of 1812 from this county, and my father served in the Confederacy. I now live at the old home where I was born, and on returning to that old home to enter upon the duties of private life from a campaign which has been frought with so many COMBINATIONS AND NOVEL PROCEEDI INGS, I am not conscious of having made a single utterance or done a single thing that was not, as I thought, for the good of the Democratic party S T * fV?Ck ana my weuare ui cue masses ui uuw people; and if at any place during the campaign I made a single utterance that smacked of the DEMAGOGUE I beg that you will blot it from the record. I owe my first duty to my family, my second duty to my clients and my third to ray sovereign country. How well I have performed that third duty as a Democrat and public servant I leave t^ an unprejudiced and unbiased public td say. I HAVE TRIED TO BE FAITHFUL OVER LITTLE. I have no indictment to hand out against the people of Lexington county, the county of my birth, for, although you have retired me now, you have, in the years that have gone, honored me far above that I, deserved or merited, and I would be recreant were I not to express my grateful appreciation for your conduct toward me. In the language of the Hindoo woman, you have been good to me, and may I express the hope, that your interests may be properly safeguarded, and that every blessing under a free government may be vouchsafed to you; and may we keep in mind that these workmen are not j above their masters, nor these ser- ' vants above their lords. i If, during my public career, I have ; done anything of merit, it is yours; would that I could have done more. In our civic relations to the govern- | ment let us strive to do our whole duty, for it is our country, and I want to see the Democratic cause triumphant this year from Coroner of this county to President of these United States, and I believe it will be for,? "Though the mills of God grind slow. ly, Yet they grind exceedingly small; Though with patience He stands waiting, With exactness grinds He all." Again thanking you, and hoping that youwnr get better things in the future than I have been able to give you, I am, Your obedient servant, W. H. SHARPE. Edmund, Aug. 31, 1908. Cud from Hr. Caugfcmas. To the Voters Lexington County: I take this method of thanking my friends for the large vote given me in the first primary. The second race is now on and I want to urge my friends' to turn out at the polls on September 8. I have nothing to say against either of my opponents. I am running on my own merits, and if you see tit to elect me I promise you that I will perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability, and protect the interests of every section of Lexington county. Respectfully yours, JAMES CAUGHMAN. Dslmar Locals. We had the heaviest rains in this section last week that we have had in a number of years. All the larger streams were up to the high water mark and farm land9 were washed and all crops damaged to some extent. A great deal of fodder has been damaged on account of the continued | ??^ 4- i- L o I rams, anu cuiluiji nas s^iuuicu au.\j. \ some rotted in the bolls. Mr. J. 0. Eargle, of Leesville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives here. Mr. S. M. Moore was in Saluda last Thursday on business. Miss Gertrude Caughman will leave for Hickory, N C., tomorrow where i she will enter Lenoir college. Mrs. Florence Werts and children, of J?eesville, spent last week with Mrs. ^Verts' father, Mr. A. L. Eargle. Mrs. Victoria Hite and children j visited Mrs. I). W. Hite and family ! recently. Messrs. John \V. Balientinc and Calvin H. Moore, represented Mt. J Hebron church at the Joint Sunday ( ftohr.nl rnnvenfion which met liCtiP | Lexington Friday to Sunday. j We understand that the joint C'ounJ cil of the I'nion pastorate has called | the Rev. O. C. Petersen, of Morrisj town, Ten::., and that he has accept ! Alfred J. Fox,1 < > i Real Estate < ) and Insurance, i i LEXINGTON, - 8. C j < > < , j WANTED. I ! One 100 acre Farm, ! ! quick. I j FOR SALE. j j One lot in town of Lexington. j AH owm xxrifcliiti nn? milp nf t j Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty J { of water on the place. J ' One lot on Main street of Lex- * ( ington; good building. \ j One lot on Main street of Lex- > < ington; store building and ware- \ ( house. > j 250 acres 21 miles from South- | i era railway. 60 acres open land. > j Fruit never fails. Good orchard j ( on the place. Two buildings. \ 1 One iot with two story building | ( at Irene, S. C. | J Resident lots in town of Lex- > ( ington. | ; Lot in Lexington with 3-room > ( dwelling. [ | 158 acres 21 miles from South- > , era railway, 50 acres open land. j < Two story dwelling painted and ii | has 8 rooms. Store house and [ k{ good barn and stables. Fruit [ never fails. > < If you have a farm to sell write [ < me. > < > i _______? > j Write or call to see me ! j AT ; i THE HOME BANK, j J Lexington, S. C. ; t e.i the call and will arrive some time in October. Lloyd. Delmar, Aug. 31. Mr. Martin's Appreciation. To the Democratic Voters of Lexington County: I take this method of thanking you for the handsome vote given me on the 25th day of August, 1908. The vote given me shall always be appreciated by me and shall be an incentive to that which will make me a good a ? -1 auu suubiiaiituai citizen. ' Further, it is my sincere hope that Mr. Farr will make a good and effi cient officer, and I have confidence enough in him to believe that he will. Your fellow citizen, A. D. MARTIN. ' Sunday-School Convention. The Lutheran Sunday-School convention of the joint conference \?as held at Pilgrim church, about three miles from Lexington on Friday,. Saturday and Sunday. . This convention is composed of all the Lutheran missions and Sunday-schools in Lexington, Richland, Saluda and Edgefield eounties. The attendance was la?ge, but on account of the heavy rains, it was impossible for a number of ministers and delegates to get here.. V It wa9 a great disappointment to the I entire body that Dr.George B.Cromer,, the gifted and learned speaker front Newberry, could not be present. His ! address was looked forward to with a great deal of interest. On Saturday the Rev. D. B.. Groseclose, of Leesville, preached an able sermon, and on Sunday Rev. D. A. Sox, of Johnston, filled the pulpit. The entertainment was all that could be expected. Suffice it to saythat the people of Pilgrim always entertain in royal style and no better live upon the face of the earth. The P. C. I. Will Open Nest Monday, September 7th. The Palmetto Collegiate Institute will open next Monday morning at ! 9:30 o'clock. The first bell will ring at 9 o'clock. All students should be present on the first day and, if possible, on every day of the session. Let's begin right. Work will begin at onee. The State Superintendent of Education in Pennsylvania says that each day at school, properly spent, is worth ten dollars. He submits the figures to show it. How can we afford to let the precious days pass unim proved? Each parent is expected to be present. There is something to be*said which should be interesting to each parent. Will you please be present for an hour? All friends of the school are most cordially invited to be present at the opening. The prospects for a very successful session are very encouraging. P. Big wrestling match in Roof's hall Saturday night. GUc. admission tor men, 25c. for women and children. Card Fro a Sr. Z&i&gell. } To the Democratic Voters of Lexing* ton County: | I adopt this medium of expressing my sincere t hanks to you ior the generous vote given mo in the Democratic primary election Aug. 25th. I Willi a UOOp jroilll^ ui ,mi.ui.i;uc HI you, I am, Yours verv respect fully, C. KIIKJKLL, J Batesburg, Aug. 2S, 1 memm M^J'ii(E!BEnERf CLOTHING AND GE] We have 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 Our Grocery Department is re day. We only handle the best an< stock. Call on us for your wants. KNOTTS, I t Contir I will sell alt summer good $12.00 Suits at $7.50. All book. You can take them i styles. Underwear and all you will be pleased. Our ji ing our goods and guarante see us whether they buy 01 ALE 919 Gervais Street an ?7 ciiii Are Y< Fl Ill We have every i ; i Installment, are the 1 giving them just wha erate what we carry i , i see us, you will find i ';! Bed Room, Dining R you read this adverti: JH 1208 Unclaimed Mail. List of letters remaining uncalled for in this office for the week ending August 30, 1908: Males: Alexander, James H. Amick, L. B. (o) 4 Borderly, Frink. Boylston, R. C. Galloway, Dr. B. T. Lex i n gton, Wad e A. Mitchell, Rev. J. H. Turner, T. W. Females. Price, Miss Lion. Karman, Lula. (package.; j These letters will be sent to the | dead letter office Sept. 14, 1908, if not delivered before. In calling for the above please say "advertised," giving date of list S. J. Leaphart, Postmaster. Mothers don't give your baby anything that contains opiates or any other injurious drugs, but insist on having Dr. Thornton's "F.asy-Teether'\ as it is the best medic;ne on ihe market tor teething babies, and is ab>ohitoly harmless as it does not contain any opiates or injurious drugs of any kind. It is guaranteed, under Pure Food and Drugs Act, (Guaranty No. IITkSL Price U'> cents. For sale by Derrick Drug Co.; or .?asy-Teether Medicine Co., Hart well, tia. BEE'S LAXATIVE"HONEY^ao TAB REUEVES COUGHS AND COUDS Dry Goods, N Shoes, G: We Garry Everything in SHOES THA' We carry at all times a full stoc son <fc Rand Shoe Co'?., Shoes, for m Shoes are made for wear as well as c NTS' FURNISHINGS. i Clothing and Gents' Furnish^olumbia Tailoring Co., of Cincinsuits are the best. Samples for iy-. 2PARTMENT. plenished with fresh goods every I we invite an inspection of our , DOWLINC SWANSEA, : : : S. C. Cut Trie lues Throughout Au s at astonishingly low prices, Jf other suits in proportion. Shoes t almost at your own price. : Ladie lands of pretty Lawns at cut pric rices are always the lowest, and i ie satisfaction. We want our Lex not. : : : : X. AYO d 402 I -2 Main Street, [ENS OF LEXING1 u a >u uoing to IRWITURI irticle in this line, and our prices, ei very lowest. We take pride in servin it they want at prices that suit. It is n stock, but we assure you, if you wil my kind of Furniture you may need oom or Kitchen. Think of us while sement and be sure to call when in Cc m Finn AI l A | _ | mam street uoiumeia, ; HT, -f \ / r\ /s\. n, /Fx nr. nr. nr. n | NEW FAL1 * We are now reeeivi =?= \ vanced styles in s winter ^oods. : /eu x s o * We invite an ins] I goods before buyi ??= > Lexington county n< \ welcome. Come jjfp < first choice. : , !| Win. Piatt I afae I ' 9^ ? ? , _ c ! ^ r?a?n ciirses, HBt* rl? fiH'fl" HI5 -HI* ffdh:* otions, Hats, roceries, Etc - General Merchandise. T WEAR! ik of the famous Roberts, Johnen, women and children. These omfort. SffflflffiMI) SHOES Nfi^' abemtier: f&ij St CO., ifi Sato! 4 gust! or instance $10.00 and o fit yonr feet and pockets' Shirtwaists of latest es. See this stock and ve take pleasure in showington friends to call and UB, Columbia, S. C. roiii INI . Buy E! ther for Cash or g our customers, useless to enum1 only drop in to for your Parlor - ^ at home when dumbia. j tup fin 4HU UU> 5. C. iL /*\ / i\TiR /i\ /i\ /*\ /i/f\ L GOODS | * ;ng all the ad- j 'Jff* J early fall and * * I Is wy -% ?S* Hh ?i? JL; 7I\ jf. 7 ?S52 4 ilumsm, s. o. * ? / v ^ 'vr4 'N S ' v ?i' \t1 " ? ' %' ra-afc-sfe-aiKs- :&>&? rflsrw\. F?/?v TFx < *T. . h\(ii \ , a " I