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Ut^rttk. t*>.h ^ &m Mrwkrrt 9 6. .Ck.-?f? . Exoert'Desian / The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher j D. R. Halttwanger, Assistant Editor. ! Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, j S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch 1 fell a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 j cents for three months?invariably cash ? is advance. CIRCULATION 2,325. j i i i i Wednesday, March 24,1909. j Meeting Called. It is gratifying to us that, the people of Lexington has at last awakened to the neccessity of the situation and are ) now seriously considering the advisability of issuing bond9 to secure water works and electric lights. A meeting will be held in Roof's hall next Mon^ . day night when it is hoped the mattV terwill take on moredefionite propor ?/\n? it is nnderstood that water works and electric light can be se- j ' cored for something like fifteen thousand dollars?a very small outlay when protection and convenience are . considered. No property owner can ; afford to oppose the move. Other towns of less import are putting in electric lights and water work9 every day, and why not Lexington? Can - we afford to lag along just any old way? The people of Lexington should have at least enough feeling of town pride to give the matter serious consideration. It won't do to put it off; a fire is liable to break out at any time and the entire town will be doomed. What are we going to do about it, wait until it is too late or begin now? Now is the time to act! E. I. Reardon, special correspondent of The Record, seems to foresee a contest between Senators Tillman and Smith because Senator Smith has predicted that the political South will be broken up by the Taft policy of ap* pointing only white men to Federal positions in the South. Mr. Reardon evidently misunderstood that portion " of Senator Tillrr.an on national questions. Tillman belongs to the mere radical wing of the democracy, and is the democratic LaFol^et'c of the Senate.. He hews to the line of the ^t V,to ntn<fv hnt. in matters principle^ vi Ult? j./U1 VJ ) V/v*v ?, material, no man has been more assiduous or successful than he in caring for his section and State. He de stands a square deal in the pie cutting and usually gets it. Senator Smith will be fortunate if he can do | half as well as Senator Tillman along these lines, and at the same time maintain that high place in the party leadershipwhich has come to Tillman solely because of his great ability, | and his constant adherence to the best interest of the people. There . should not be and will not be any discord between the State's Senators. Dr. "W. D. Crum says that he resigned the position of collector of the port of Charleston to save President Taft embarrassment. This will do for Oram to tell, bat we believe that the truth of the matter is, Cram realized that his days were numbered and he stepped down and out to keep from being forced out. The quaint old City by the Sea has every reason to congratulate herself on Crum'3 being out, and should feel very grateful to Senator Tillman for the utrong fight he made. President Tatt has begun right in refusing to re-appoiqt the negro postmaster Wilson at Florence. No Republican can ever hope to gain the confidence of the white people of the j "? iri r>osi- i South by retaining ... _ tior.s where they constantly come in contact with white people. This is a white man's country and the sooner the Republicans in power realize the importance of keeping white people i:i oflice the sooner will they jjain the esteem of the South. J FITZMi GRAND Our Milline: to our store. T talk of the city. We have sp - i els that you wi. elusive styles, hat for lady, mi cial attention gi ers and Trimrr We want our readers to feel that The Dispatch is free to them to express their views on all matters of public interest. Just at this time we are entering into a strong fight for prohibition and the annexation question is already on. The Dispatch is open to one and all. All we ask is that you make your articies as brief as possible and send your full name so that we may be protected. Let every citizen in Lexington, whether a property owner or not, attend the electric light and waterworks meeting in Roof's hall next Monday night at 8 o'clock. Are you interested in the growth of Lexington? If you are you should attend the public meeting in Roof's hall next Monday night. Every citizen in Lexington will have an opportunity on next Monday night to help his town. Rah! Rah! Rah! Electric lights and waterworks! J. "Weir Addy. After having served as a member of the Lexington County Dispensary Board for about twelve consecutive years, Mr. J. Weir Addy is succeeded by Mr. A. B. Bachman, of New Brookland. Mr. Addy has filled this position without fear or favor, always honorably and to the entire satisfaction of the public, and now that the Lexington delegation has seen fit. to appoint another in his stead, we feel that it is but due Mr. Addy to say that no man could have filled the position better. Daring all these years not a word of r.y.vft- Qnv nthpr r^harcfi \J i i a I I Vf* UIJJ ? has ever been brought against the members of the board. We know that he has the satisfaction of knowing that he has performed his duty to the best of his ability, and with an eye always to the best interest of his county. Letts? to Jno. M. CaughmaiL. Lexington S. C. Pear Sir: Suppose you are feeding pigs milk; how much will yon gain by watering milk a quarter? half? threequarters? .100 quarts whole milk they sleep 80 of milk and 20 of water they squeal 50 " 50 44 more squeal 2-5 ' 75 44 still squeal 0 44 100 44 no squeal Suppose you are painting a honse; j how much wiii yoa gain by paint adul- ; terated a quarter? three-quarters? 10 gallons Devoe put-on ?50 15 44 L' not paint 75 20 44 % 44 100 40 44 % 44 200 1 The cost of paint put-on is about $5 a j gallon, no matter what paint you buy. ! Bat nobody really gets 10 gallons on j a 10-gallon job; so nobody really pays ! $200 for painting a $50 job; he stops at j about ?100. Two coats of & -paintand-rvtrash doesn't make a good job; nor three; nor four. Yours truly. F. W. DEVOE & CO. P. S.?The Kautmann Drug Co., sells our paint. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS. Samuel J. Leapharfc made suit to me, to gr.uit kirn Letters of Administration ( with will annexed) of the Est-ate of and effects Samuel P. Caughman. These are therefore to rite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Sarn'l P. Caughman, deceased, that they be ami appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lexington, C. H., S. C.. on 3rd April 1900, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show <viu.se, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 10 day of March, Anno Domini 1000. GEO. S DRAFTS, <L. S.) Probate Judg", Lexington (jonnty,S. C. Published on the 24th day of March I 1000. in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w2"3 I UJRICE'S 1 COLUI i MILLI ry opening this w< he display is the ( tared neither expe LI not see except h TTT w e are prepureu sses or children al iven to mourning1 ters, Miss McV of Col Opening at Fitzmanrice's. It was our pleasure to be present at the millinery opening at Fitzmaurice's Three Arch Store in Columbia, on Monday. Never before have we seen gathered together such a wonderful display of millinery. This being an entirely new feature of the Fitzmaurice store, hundreds of visitors, were eager to avail themselves of the opportunity to be present on "opening day." Misses MacWilliams and Habernicht, the charming designers, with a number of courteous and attentive lady clerks sold many hats the first J day. This new department at the "Three Arch Store," stands foremost t among the millinery establisements of Columbia, and it is already recogi nized as being the "home of new styles." The ladies suit department at this store presents all of the new spring styles, and you can find any price suit you want. The values in this department have never before been 1 equalled in the city. All of the other j departments of this truly great store I offer many startling values, and it ! will be to your advantage to inspect the stocks at Fitzmaurice's before you j buy elsewhere. Peasonals. We regret to learn of the continued illness of Hon. P. E. Hutto at his home in Swansea. It is understood that he will shortly go to Johns-Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, for treatment. Prof, and Mrs. W. E. Black, Misses Mary Wingard and Mincey Pound went to Columbia Friday night to hear the lecture of Dr. Elliot t, the distinguished president of Harvard University. Misses Mary Ballentine and Ruth Long, of the Hollow Creek section, have returned to the Palmetto Collegiate Institute, after having attended the free school in their neighborhood during the winter. Others are expected to enter next week. For Sale. Wanted to sell five hundred and ten acres of timbered land, lying in Piatt Springs township. Any one wishing to buy will write or call 011 the undersigned. C. B. LINDLER, 2w22 R. F. IX, Irmo, S. C. FINAL DISCHARGE. This is to notify all persons that I will apply to the Hou. Geo. S. Drafts, Probate Judge for Lexington County, South Carolina, on rue i^Jtn day 01 April, 1901), for a final discharge as administrator of the estate of J. A. Risrer. deceased. M. L R1STER, 4wJ4 Administrator. Trouble Ahead. Hewitt?You look worried. Jewell-I am worried. I left mj bankbook on a street ear. Hewitt.?Cheer up: it may be found. Jewett?'That's what worrying me. It may be found and loft at my house i and my wife will know what my bank balance is. - Now York Herald. Shakespeare Illustrated. | "The Winter's Tale." ? Frowning's ( Magazine. j Well Supplied. I Doctor?I want you lo got some strong bark at night. Patient?Won't have to get it. AH my neighbors keep dogs.-Fuck. HREE ARC MBEA, S. C. NERY ( eek has attracted t jqual of any in th( nse or workmansh ere and you are we to make at short 3 whate'r price you wear. Williams of Bal lumbia* r ? m ? I Those Dear Friends. ! Stella (at tbe piano)?Now that you '^jave heard me sing, what would you advise mc to do with my voice? Mabel?Well. I wouldn't do any1 thing with it just now. Wait till the j man comes around and have it tuned.? St. Louis Post-Dispatch. ! Taking His Measure. "Mr. Bliggins never seems to think i i of anything that is worth saying," said ! I one young woman, i "I don't know about that," replied the other. "lie certainly never says anything that seems worth thinking." ?Washington Star. i A ft* C\A/Ieli S~ltA bmm UI IIWQb ?W igil^ i "'What do you think!'' exclaimed | the theatrical star proudly. "They aro i going to name a new cigar for ni3." 'Well/' rejoined the manager, "her?'' hoping it will draw beter than you do."?Chicago News. i Made to Order. Biggs?Smawley claims to be a scli!made man. i Diggs?Well, if you ever saw him } when his wife is around, you would J think he was made to order.?Clevelaud Plain Dealer. Superabundance. "Did that manager discover any humor In your play?" "Yes." answered the gloomy author. "He said the whole thing was a joke." j ?Exchange. ' i i 1 The Best Lullabies. The motherly woman who has raised half a dozen children can beat all the ? divas that ever "dove" at singing lul- j Iables that really lull. ? Galveston j i MEET ME I bth-Annivursa Our t>th Anniversary Sale, wh erful merchandising event, the rnos value-giving ever held here. Weh cial influence in securing immense unassailable qualities, presenting a ing economies, so that thousands o: ed to this sale. New Spring Suits Pric in the Ueady-for-Wear Departr Anniversary Celebration a beautifu Dresses. We offer Black TafFetta and A creations, during the Anniversary Wash Suits are* to l>e seen hen We have white and colors in lingei ues ever offered: during the Annivt while there are still great values a iilcrk chnvv tV?r> nott'Pst sifvti TV IV *CV V. J 4 V ?T V A ? V. V ?? VC V V. V V 4 have the accredited modes, show in versary Sale; at 325.00. Today begins our grand Spring 1 day marks our Sixth Anniversary nerv Sale is quite fitting. We place on sale today Hats r the latest models of New York and tiful. You will see displayed here plain tailored models to those profi j here, and in such wealth of beauty I the Carolinas. i You are invited. Come view ations which will he worn this sea? ORDER B We prepay mail, express or freight or ped to anv point within a radius of HOD r THE JAMES L. 1638 to 164:6 Main St SH IBM III II III ?II I IMWiMMMi? H STORE DPENINC housands of visitoi 3 South, and is th ip in designing mot ;lcome to see our e: notice any kind < want to pay. Sp< timore, and Mi Honesty I j in Jewelry |i "If it came from Sentz's, you B | know it's all right," is what one j | of our customers remarked to another the other day. When you bay Jewelry, you generally have to take the "Jeweler's word for it" whether it is good or not. That's just where our reputation for honesty and fair dealing < counts. ? J And furthermore, wo will [al- g J ways give you your money back ? j m and ask no questions any time I j | you iire dissatisfied with a pur- 9 ] | Special attention to mail orders, I j J CHARLES F. 1NTZ, j I JEWELER, ! I 1439Main, Columbia, S. C j A Useful Article. Fresh Baker's Brazil Shredded Co- < coanut, a seasonable article for mak- J ing delicious custards, pies and cakes, j at the Bazaar. < XT TAPP'S rv Sale-fitti i ich is now on is the most power- ] >t brilliant display of phenomenal < re utilized every possible commer- | quantities of seasonable goods of ] most sensational array of tempt- J f people will be irrisistibJy attrac- j * < ?? < ( at Anniversary i les. i < nent we place on sale during the \, I collection of newest Suits and ! I lessaline Silk Dresses, really swell Sale at from $15.00 to $18.00. e in greatest and best variety, rie, poplin and rep: greatest val- < ersary Sale, at from ?1 .9X to ?6.9 X | i prices up to ?18.50. os in Tailored Coat Suits. We g rare values during the Annii Opening Sale of Millinery. This and the Spring Opening Milli)f supreme grace. We will show Paris?Hats hewitchingly beauevery shape that's new; Ilats in 1 r asely flowered are all to be seen > and grace as never before seen in j a f the r<w styles?the lovely erc>on?vou are ouite welcome. j _ t( v t 1Y MAIL. !* i all purchases of $3.00 or more ship, nilcs of Columbia. IAPP COMPANY; :reet, Columbia, S. C. iss Habenicht ' ?a \ Alfred J. Fox,j Real Estate | and Insurance, i LEXINGTON, - S. C. ; 124 acres, 3!? mils from Barr. > 50 acres open land. S Room > dwelling. | 2 Barns and other out build- > ings, easy terms. > 108 acres 4 miles from Barr [ 12 acres open land near church > and school. > 1 Stationery engine 12 H. P. 1 Boiler, 18 H. P. > 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. > 104 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills [ 105 acres one mile from Lexing- \ ton depot; <o acres ciearea; young > orchard; creek runs through [ place; fruit never fails. j 20 acres near Lexington. > 60 acres 4 miles from Steedman > ?18 acres cleared. \ " One lot in town of Lexington. > 00 acres within one mile of 1 Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty \ of water on the place. > One lot on Main street of Lex- > ington; good building \ * One lot on Main street of Lex- > ington; store building and ware- > house. [ 80acres 2 miles from Lexington > Plenty water. Frnit never fails. > 85 acres near Lexington. Good j for truck. Frnit never fails. > 250 acres 21 miles from South- 1 ern railway. 60 acres open land. [ Fruit never fails. Good orchard > on the place. Two buildings. > 25 resident lots in town of Lex- \ ington. > Lot in Lexington with 3-room ) dwelling. \ 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, 0 acres open land. Plenty water. > 95 acres, 25 acres open land > 35 acres round timber, 35 acres > boxed timber, 2 4-rooni houses, [ barn and stables. Church and ( school house within 2 miles of > place. | .4 one-half acre lots on new > street to be called Fort Street. > One large lot, 6-room dwelling [ r and barn on Main Street, Lex- ( ington. > ICO acres, 30 acres open iana, ' dwelling and barn, chnrch and > school within one mile, 5 miles > from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- [ sea. i i acre, 5-room dwelling just ) outside the incorporate limits of [ Lexington. > 3 acres, good dwelling near > Lexington. . 1 6 lots on East Church Street, [ Write or call to see me ! | "" THE ME ! NATIONAL BANK, j Lexington, S. C ! . J. ROBBiNS, El taufacluring Optician, 1641 Main Street, Columbia, S. L The onlv exclusive optical louse in Columbia. I grind ill my glasses. I do only highslass work at reasonable )rices. Beware of peddlers md fakirs. Teaeb ' Examination. All teachers and others desiring to * each will please take notice that t e packers' examination will be held t Lexington on Friday, May 14th, eginning at On. in. Please do not forget the date as yon honld not miss an opportunity to get certificate. Jt is absolutely ial that you should have one. Kespcct fully, A. I). Martir, fv... Sunt. Education.