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The Lexington Dispatch ir;--* * G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor. N * ? . ; Entftrftd at tEft Post Office at Lexineton. ,S. Ct., a? second class matter/ The subscription price of the Dispatch Is $1 a year; 50 cents iter six months; 25 cents for three montiis?invariably cash in adyance. ? . ' CIRCULATION 2,286. Wednesday, February 3.1909. Third Week With Auditor. ..Ourfirst pcint with Coynty^pditor Dent last*Week was Batesburg. We went down on the early morning train and arrived on due time. A, number of taxpayers met us here. and : made their returns to the auditor. Batesburg is a fine business town, among the best in the state, and the merchants carry very handsome. stocks ; of merchandise. The town continues to grow, and rightly so. The school - ii.fcohnr<T ia nnHpr thp manage ou jljawo>/ua^ aw - o meat of Prof. H. A. Brunson, superintendent, assisted by Prof. Black and Misses Brooker, Rogers, Cooner, Clements, and Mrs. J. Frank Kneece. Batesburg has one of the very best schools in the State, and the people are justly proud of their institution. On Tuesday we were at Leesville, another hustling town. Here . we found business rather Quiet, but the merchants were in thCDest of humor, and expecting better time9 ahead. The iesidents of Leesville are clever 5 fchoxr b-nr??r hAW fO fcrfiafc <tUU WCI1 UV UUVJ uaiu >. uar ,, t visitors. Leesville is still expanding, and new enterprises are launched every year. The mattress factory, which was organized only a few years j ago with a very small capital, has i been increased to ?25,000. The busi- j ness has grown appreciably and it is thought that the sales this year will reach the hundred thousand dollar mark. The coffin factory, operated j by Mr. C. D. Barr, is adding new ma- | chinery from time to time, and the j business is growing. The oil mill is i well managed and is making money 1 tnr- tv?A *tockholder9. 'Leesville has I fine educational facilities, the only thing to mar the work being a friction between the advocates of the college and the supporters of the high School. This should not exist and we trust that the citizens,-will get together and bring about an amicable settlement of the differences to the satisfaction of , , all parties concerned. As usual we stopped at Kinard's hotel, the home of the travelling men. Mr. Kinard is a pleasing and charming host, and the . drummers always make it a point to spend the ^night at Kinard's. The \ streets of Leesville are. the prettiest and best kept of any town in the *.nri the mavor and citv offi cials are: to be congratulated for the very able manner in which they look after the town's interests. Our next point was the little town of Summit, wd me^ about the usual number of taxpayers. Mr. F. G. Hartley conducts a large turpentine business at Summit and runs a store in connection. He is a very 'successful business man and is popular with the people. Our time up at Summit, we strolled down to Gilbert, named after the first inhabitant of the hollow nearby. Messrs. T. S. Sease, W. H. Donley and Hallman. & Hammond are the merchants, and receives a fairly good trade. The streets of Gilbert have been pat in flrstclass condition by the town authorities by the application of clay and the placing of brick water U/KiIa VtavO TD99 ATtr crnnfl UlOlliO* IV UAAV UMV *V Tf VMA fortune to stop at the hotel, which is now managed by Miss Gnssie Barre, the very attractive and accomplished daughter of Col. and Mrs. D. T. Barr. Mis9 Barr gives her own personal attention to the meals and to say that she conducts one of the best hotels in the country is but a mild expression. We came home Welnesday night with the intention of accompanying the auditor up. on Hollow Creek Thursday, but wa9 prevented from doing 90 by a sudden billious attack. We will endeavor to be with the auditor at New Brookland on the 12th and , 13bb, and trust that all those in arrears will meet us promptly. 6. M. H. ' .V t ^ tc ,ir Seaatsr Crossoa Honored. Colombia, S. C., Feb. 1.?Senator D, M, Crosson of Lexington has been selected the South Carolina Good Roads association, through Mr. F. H. Hyatt, the president, to introduce in the senate a bill providing the establishment of a State Highway Engineer, to define his duties, to fix his 9alarv, etc. ;Tbis is regarded as a very important measure as there has been recently a reawakened interest in the matter of public highways, and it is no less important that the senator from Lexington has been chosen to perform this public service. The bill, which is of | IF 11ZIH A Three Ai Great Reduc seasonable g I n?Baarei??? general interest to the public, i3 given I in lull as lohows. Section 1. There is hereby created j and established a State highway de- j nartment. whose chief oflicer shall be ! called th# State highway engineer, j Said engineer shall be a competent j civil engineer experienced and skilled i in modern improved highways and 1 highway bridge design, construction ] and maintenance, and shall be ap- ! pointed by the governor within ten j days after this act takes effect. He j shall hold office for two years unless or until removed for cause by the governor. He shall receive an annual salary of $1,950, and shall be allowed hi3 actual necessary traveling and other expenses incurred under the provisions of this act. Section 2. The state highway engineer may appoint in his discr^ion o,irtV, .oooautorit, nncririCkArn. rlprks UiOv^JVMIiiV VU^4?4W*> J -W ? ? ? other assistants as may be necessary j to the proper conduct of the work of j the department upon approval by the governor. He shall be furnished with suitable offices at the seat of government provided with all necessary furniture, equipment and stationary, and he shall personally supervise all | the work of the department, | Section 3. To provide funds for the purposes of this act, there is hereby i appropriated annually three thousand J ~ 1' * ?? ?? ?*. k/i 1 n rs/1 A of | dollars. AU_y UUCApCUUCU uaiautb uu | the end of any year shall be added to the funds of the next year. Section 4. The duties of the State highway engineer shall be to furnish without charge of county, township or town officers having authority over highways and bridges, plans and specifications for improved highways, bridges and culverts. He shall give expert assistance and advice, on request, to the proper highway officials on all questions pertaining to highway and bridge improvement, and assist in letting contracts for such iin- i provements. In connection with the foregoing duties, having first regard to j these duties, he shall compile statistics ' I relatiner to the nublic highways of the ! state and make investigations relat- j ing thereto as he shall deem expedient, j in order to secure more improved highways in Uie state. He shall also by means of maps, charts, drawings, prints, publications, printed and written articles," lectures or otherwise^ the seminate knowledge throughout dis9tate concerning the best known economical methods for constructing and maintaining highways and bridges, and particularly to impart such information to officials charged with the expenditure of funds U9ed in the construction and maintenance of public highways and bridges in the state. Said state highway engineer snail hold each year under the auspices of the county highway officials, a meeting in each county for the open discusion of questions relating to building and niaintainirig public highways and bridges. , Section b. \ The State highway engineer dhall make an annual report to , the governor of the operations* of the , operations of the state highway dei partment. This report shall show the number of miles, cost and character j of the public highways of the State | and the progress of their improve- ] ment. He shall also make such recom; mendations for any highway legislation which to him_ appears expedient and necessary. This report; snan De transmitted to the secretary of state as soon after the first Tuesday of December as possibie. i Section 6. County highway officials 3 throughout the state shall, on request, ( furnish said state highway engineer any information they may possess and 3 be required by him concerning high- ( ways in their charge. < Section 7. All acts in conflict with j this act are hereby repealed. j Section 8. This shall go into effect i immediately upon its approval by the j Governor. . * V>. 1U. uauwwoj . j ( T. B. Augtry's Nov Store.. T. B. Augtry & Co.. of Columbia, ( have opened a netf hardware 9tore in the building adjoining their grocery J 9tore. They have everything in hardware, stoves, ranges, farming implementa, etc. The building is hand- . 9omely arranged and is up-to-date in every sense of the wor.d T. B. Augtry & Co., are well-known to the peo pie of this county, most of wnom have business relations with them. | When you need hardware of any kind j be sure to call on them in person or j send your orders-in by mail. Salesday. j Monday was salesday and while | [ there was but little property sold, the j attendance wa9 very large owing to ! the fact that there was a large crowd | of court attendants. Clerk Shealy j sold the estate lands of W. A. Derrick, j 145 acres, to Derrick Bros., for $1,000. I . Judge of Probate Geo. S. Drafts, j sold the estate lands of H. D. Smith, j Tract 150 acres, to E. W. Kei9ler, for j $135. Tract 137 acres, to Sam P. Roof, , for $300. Tract 7 1-16 acres, to Olier j Smith, for $80. Tract 13 acres to H. 4 in in t\r\Tr?n T.Pvinf*- ! OlCClC| 1U1 v TV uv l. iu I.V u 0 , . ton, to administrators for $150. At the conclusion of the official j sales the fine French Stallion belonging to the Lexington French Coach Horse Co., was sold at public auction | tD Simon J. Caughman for $375. 1 II D I r F'?|l704 U 11 1 U L IJ . Dry< rcn Store tions Prevail in ev nods at the verv lo WHOLI Yeggmin Sills Policeman And is Himself Slain. On last Thursday morning about 2:15 o'clock in the quite little city of Laurens a terrible tragedy was enacted,-when Policeman Stone met his V _ 1 J _ ^.C /N?T? Q 3, II ai lilC IiailUS Ul ail uiihnuwu safe-blower, who was himself slain by Policeman Walker. gjjThe two policmen were patrolling toe railroad yards when they came across two strangers. Policeman Stone approached one of the men and asked him who he was. Not receiving a satisfactory answer the officer paced his hand on the shoulder of the man, but no sooner had he done ao than the robber drew a large magazine pi9tol and fired five shots into the body of the policeman. With almost superhuman effort Mr. Stone crannied with his slaver and the two fell to the ground in a mighty struggle. Policeman Walker upon hearing the shooting ran to the rescue of his dieing comrade. The yeggman, see: ing the pistol of Walker, begged him not to shoot, saying "I'm already shot to pieces." This proved to be only a bluff, for the man was then reloading his weapon. Policeman Walker fired as rapidly as possible and when the smoke of the battle had cleared away the yeggman lay on the ground with four bullet wounds in his hnHv Hipinor an hour and a half later J J o without speaking. Mr. Stone lived until 6 o'clock in the evening. The robber carried a satchel which contained a complete outfit of safeblower's tools. On his person was found $110. Nothing was found, however, that would reveal his identity. The other robber fled and has not been captured. For the brave act of heroism displayed by the dead policeman cnotributions are being made all over the state, the money to be turned over to the widow and children of Mr. Stone. Auditor *S7est Was Hers. State Dispensary Auditor West and Assistant Dispensary Auditor Hunt were here on Friday checking up the books of the Lexington County Dispensary Board. It is hardly necessary to state that they found the books in excellent shape?they are always ingood8bape. .Mr. West highly complimented the gentlemen of the board, ? J ii- _ ? 4. <wju iiit; vtiy tJiiiUiciiu uw^-nccpci, Mr. G. A. Derrick, upon the very excellent manner in which the dispensaries in this county are operated. In talking to The Dispatch man Mr. West said: "We have checked up the books and vouchers?in fact everything pertaining to the four dispensaries in this county and they balanced to the very cent. I wish to state for the benefit of your readers, that there is not a more efficient county board in the State, and the people of your county should feel proud of the fine Bhowing these gentlemen have made." The above, coming from a man who is in a position to know?a man whose business it is to see that the dispensaries are properly run?is appreciated k.T fl.n nannlo rvf fVio aat.ira O/llint.V UJ IUO VI vuv va UAA V STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. | By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. 'Whereas, John H. Kleckleymade suit to me, to grant her letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects )f Isabel Kleckley. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and sreditors of the said Isabel Kleckley, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C.. on loth Feb. 1909, next, after publication aereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be grant*1. Given under my hand, this 1st day )f Februarv, Anno Domini 1909. GEO. S DRAFTS, (L. S.) Probate Judge, Lexington County,S. C. Published on the 3rd day of Feb. L909, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w!3 L J. WINS, Re!. D. Manufacturing Optician, 1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. The only exclusive optical house in Columbia. I grind all mv classes. I doonlvhiah class work at reasonable prices. Beware of peddlers and fakirs. i and 1706 Main Qoodss Notions, ARGAINS WHI ery department o: west prices now ESALE i Death of Mrs. RTunnamaker. I As we go to press we learn with sn- j | prenie sorrow of the ueath of Mrs^ j | Trvin Xunnamaker, mother of Mrs. i i W. I). Dent of our town. She was j j buried yesterday. We will give lull I . particulars next week, i , ! THE JEWELER j 1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C. i I j j Unsurpassed opportunit}* is given here j to find attractive articles for gift | purposes, and Dispatch readers arc j cordially invited to do their shop- j ping at Avery's. A Store Full of good things awaits in- j spection and attractive prices pre- j vail, so none may go away dissatisfied. Can mention but few things in this place. For fuller details visit Avery's. Watches of all styles, sizes and prices. We prefer to sell the finest, but whether its $100.00 or $1.00 you j wish to spend you get good value j any nine. Umbrellas make useful gifts for women , and men. Finely mounted in gold ; and silver from $3.50 to $25.00. Fans are essentially feminine. Dainty ' white and black designs, and hand painted effects. Prices very reasonable. Silverware from leading factories, and this stock comprises goods in sterling silver from Tea Sets to Tea Balls with all the spoons, forks and knife family. The silver plated j goods for common every day use is likewise complete. I Jewelry in all forms comprise a care- ! fully selected stock and whether j ito ys rvr 9S riollnrK von havft i 1 to v\ v*. M'X w ? V ? W . v to spend you can lind it at Avery's, j Eyes that need glasses get most scru- i pulous attention by a graduate op tician. >. Free. I am giving away a few pictures?a reproduction of a ?12.000 j painting. To get it you must register your name at this store before J Dec. 25th. It's free?there is no | chance, no drawing for it. Ask any j one in the store about it. AVERY, The Jeweler 1637 Main St., Columbia, S. C. j f Honesty I in Jewelry I I "If it; came from Sentz's, you fj know it's all right," is what one g of our customers remarked to | another the otlier day. H When you bay Jewelry, you | generally have to take the "Jew- I eler's wbrd for it" whether it is 8 good or not. ' ?j That's just where our reputa- K tion for honesty and fair dealing | counts. y And furthermore, we will *al- 5 ways give you your money back E I and ask no questions any time B you are dissatisfied with a pur- | chase. B Special attention 10 man uru?i&, j I CHARLES F. SENTZ, J I JEWELER, 1 I 1439 Main, Columbia, S. C I j PRESENTS 1 ii J Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches | Sterling Silver, I Cut Class, Art Goods. I ALL NEW and absolutely beautiful GOODS. Come iu whenever you have an opportunity. REMEMBER we ONLY handle SOLID and GENUINE GOODS. If not convenient to come in, 9end in your mail order, which alwavshasour PERSONAL ATTENTION, with a GUARANTEE TO PLEASE. Always glad to see you at SYLVAN BROS. Jewelers, Silversmiths, Opticians Cor. Main and Hampton St. , Columbia, S. C. i St., Columbia, ! Clothing, Furnish LE THEY LAST f our store. A go " ' 1? in oraer to mane r< : AN D I ? There comes a time in eve I B | pointer?a helping hand to g THE FIRST NATIONAL I is the. pointer that will he worries if you will begin th ment today. If" JULIUS fiwil I I WHOLESALE DRY C< I p Rear of Palmetto National B I 1 Complete stock of ! I 1 Goods and Notions. | | Quick shipment, r 1 k pense, prices always 1 I Naiai York nr | | We sell to Merchar mrwwi mmbu v aw? ? mmmmum mmmtcmm ? ?? ?w r t rm ?a??ac rji?mpra?n?jca?a??< GuBiivate the h The following are just a few reasc account: 1st. it provides you with an acci money ]xdd out. 2nd. It gives you confidence in yoi 3rd. Your bank account, however fund, which will mean peace plenty Deposit your money with us wher the community in which you live. The Bank i R. L. LYBRAND, President / SEE me before you buy v Royster, the Old Peruvi The Oliver Chilled Plows ware. Cotton Seed Meal times at the very lowest j B 81 If Ba I chapi: uv STORE, & f to-Date Stock of Goods. We are in posi least money. You are always welcome i Wf Wl'iPfMtTUlt.fli l ' u N umm Ill III lUilimifeia Mrs. Blair Acquitted. The trial of Mrs. Ethel Blair Columbia for murder, the charge being killing her husband, Conductor Cully W. Blair, two years ago, ended on Friday night with a verdict of not guilty. This was her second trial, a formar jury having found herguilty of manslaughter and the court sentencing her to two years in the penitentiary. A new triai was granted her. u ?c- FIT Z H A ings Three Af ?lden opportunity oom for new goo( RETAIL 11 rvone's life when he needs a 9 B ^ uide him to his destination; $ H 1 BANK of BA1M1G | ' I ;Ip you over future financial f 9 e use of its Savings Depart- j I I L ft OOiPSIY. II I DOC'S and NOTIONS, | I ank, - COLUMBIA, S. C. i! $ fl Staple and Fancy Dry j I I ninimum freight ex- j j J > guaranteed against | I re jobbers. * | its Only. j? I I IME TO" BEGIN! iabit of Saving. 4 jus WHY you should carry a bank irate and consecutive record of all ir judgment. small, will be the start of a reserve and a contentment in old age. e it will be in active use and benefit )! Swansea, a B. E. CRAFT, Cashier. , >1 HERS 1 our Fertilizers. I carry the fl an and Pocomoke brands. i and a full line of hard- I and Hulls on hand at all I >rices. tfl FRICK, N, S. C. m GOODS. You are in need of any tiling in GROCERIES, HARDWARE AND NOTIONS you have a special invitation to call and see our Clean, Up. tion to give you the best values for the < at our store. B I & COMPANY 1 jN House Sills Lien Law. ' I j The lien law debate occupied the fl i attention of the house on Thursday, B j the question, contrary to expectation, ; failing to reach a vote. Messrs. Ed- fl | wards, Wingo, Garris, J. P. Gibson fl ; J. D. Sullivan and others took part in fl j the debate. At the brief session on - * I ! Fridav night, the bill passed to a fl i third reading, the motion to strike out J the enacting words of the bill being j lost by a vote of 85 to 35. rch Store 1 I to TvnrnhasA S I