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1 The Lexington Dispatch 6. M. Hark an, Editor and Publisher D. R. Halttwanger, Assistant Editor. ? Entered at tne Post Office at Lexington, S. O., as second class matter. ____________________????? The subscription price of the Dispatch tell a year; 50 cents for six months; 25 tents for three montlis? invariably cash In advance. CTrCULATION 2.325! ? ? Wednesday, May 5. 1909. A Delightful Side. On last Friday afternoon it was the editor's pleasure to take a delightful automobile ride out from Columbia as far as Killians. The afternoon was ideal. There was just enough breeze stirring to be invigorating; the birds were singing their songs or melody and the fragrance of the wildwood blossoms, with the honey bees hum * ?_ fKoil" Kurlo all lpnf, fin XZl&llg QiJLUUliU lUV'i wv4V4oj w?* hantmenfe to the surroundings. We drove out Elmwood Avenue by Hyatt's park, on through College Place, Columbia's rapid growing suburb, out to Killians quite a little town, on the Southern railway a distance of thirteen miles. The farming lands along the route are fairly good in the flats, and are well up in cultivation. The farmers seem to be up with their . , work. There is a large brick plant at Killians, which gives employment to a large force of hands. We came back the Koon road and arrived in the city just about dusk. Mr. Willie Harth, the youug son of Mi. J. Tally Hartb, was the expert chaffeur and to him we are under lasting obligations. He knows how to handle an automobile, and is an expert driver. There was not a hitch in the entire round, which was made in a very short time and the ride was certainly enjoyed. ^ We acknowledge with plea9vre an invitation to visit Charlotte on May 18-20 to the 184th anniversary Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. President Taft will be there as agues of honor and Charlotte will have an immense crowd on this occasion. *i Taxes Will Be Higher. County Auditor W. D. Dent has just received the tax levy for Lexington County, a9 fixed by the last Legislature. It will be seen that the levy < is one mill higher than last year, duo to the levy of mills for permanent road building. Following is the levy: For State purposes 5% For constitutional school tax 3 For ordinary county purposes For permanent road building 1% For interest on C., N. & L. bonds, Saluda, Broad River and Fork Township 1% There is a total of 13 mills on this side of the river and 203*j in the Fork. WANTED?Piedmont cigarette coupons. I will pay 46c. per hundred. Rice B. Harman. v- ; pi , TftAOC MAM ?C!?TC*K IIM desirii W V1""' Design 562 ^11C C' Three-Button Novelty Sack, dip front, curved pockets W 1 - E. C. DUE OUTFITTERS FOi LEXIMGT * 2To. 9296. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE HOME NATIONAL BANK OF LEXINGTON, AT LEXINGTON, S. C , IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, APRIL 28, 18(9. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $70,655 91 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 534 39 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 25.000 Ofi Premiums on U. S. Bonds 1,000 CO Banking house, Furniture, and Fixtures 5,600 CO Other Real Estate Owned.. ' 1,400 00 Due from National Banks woorvH nfTPTHfil . 3.520 16 IJLLV/V 1VOVA f v . , , Dae from approved Reserve Agents 7,204 63 Checks and other Cash Items 8,297 64 Not?*s of other National Bank? 950 00 Fractional Paper Currency, Nickels, and Cents 30 27 Lawful Money Reserve in Bauk, viz: Specie 1,405 35 Legal-tender notes 2,052 00 Redemption Fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation) 1,250 00 Total $123,020 38 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $25,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Expenses and Taxes paid... 1,625 65 National Bank notes outstanding 25,000 00 Individual Deposits subject to check 62,140 2S Cashier's Checks outstanding 163 45 Bills payable, including certificates of Deposit for money borrowed 10,000 00 Tofdl $123,929 38 State cf South Carolina, County of Lexington, ss: T \ T T7V,v oooliior of nhoVfV 14 AllliCU 1/ I X \ \y. X..v ?. Darned "bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. ALFRED J. FOX, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before ine this first day of May, 1900. W. D. DENT, Notary Public S. C. Correct?Attest : JAS. J. WINGARD, JULIAN E. KAUFMANN, SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Directors. Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 2, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than fifteen years or age. When Scholarships are vacant alter July 2 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth ?100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 15, 1909. For further information and catalogue, address , Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. 34p )UNG MEN ng such elective clothes a be made from distinctive ngs and fashions, will find requirement fulfilled by the iful fabrics and original >n ideas presented through y those famous Chicago s, Ed. V. Price & Co. Tailoring Department ike your measure and assure bsolute satisfaction in every * * i i. ute oil style, lit, indiviciuaity, nanship and wearing serall for 40to 60 per cent under largos of the average tailor. 11 you call today? HEPt S&OOc R MEN AND BOYS. ON, S. C. Stats and General News. Consul Herman L. Spahr of Breslau, Cermany, and his wife are on their way to South Carolina to spend a ! while. Mr. Spahr was professor of moderu languages at the state university several yoars ago. J. L. Love, a life term prisoner sent up from Kershaw for murder has been pardoned by the governor. The man has tuberculosis and will not live long. Secretary James Henry Rice, of the Audubon society has sworn out several warrants against fishermen in Chester county who have not been observing the law. While his nephew was being arraigned in court in Detroit for intimate relations with his wife, an Armenian doctor shot him dead. Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, gave birth to a daughter last week. Dun's for this week says that there has been a notable improvement in financial conditions. Senator Fletcher of Florida, made a lung speech on Friday advocating a tariff on lumber. A new Turkish ministry has been formed. The new Sultan drove through the streets in Democratic fashion and the inhabitants were | pleased. Hyder A. D. Neely, treasurer of York county, died Friday of apoplexy. , An old negro man was found dead in an empty box car at Charleston 011 Friday. Frof. D. L. Lewis, superintendent o the Timmonsville schools has res gned. It is said his resignation is due to a difference of opinion between im and the trustees as to a question of discipline. Gov. John Johnson of Minnesota will be run by the ^nti-Bryanites for the senate to capture Sen. Ciapp's seat. The boom is thought to be the first step toward getting a Democratic can* idate for president in 1912. The cotton market continues to show an improvement due to reports of an expected short crop. The theatre war lias ended in New York, the Independents having combi.ied with the trust. It is said that a great automobile road will be buiit from New York 10 Atlanta. Fifty-one solid cars of strawberries were shipped through Rocky Mount on Friday. Willie Carter, a negro, was hanged at Bamberg on Friday tor the murder or lii9 paramour. A negro in Aiken county was struck by lightning while plowing in the field. He was knocked unconscious and when he came to began cursing the mule thinking ' that the animal hnd bif?kpd him. Wallace Duncan DuPre of Wofford College, won firsClionor in the State Oratorical contest at Greenwood. This is the third time in succession Wofford men have won the contest. Evelyn Thaw was fined $250 for contempt for failing to appear in court in a case against her by a milliner. Peace is again restored between the anthratic miners and operators in Pennsylvania by an agreement which was reached recently. Congressman Hollingsworth of Ohio has prepared a resolution expressing opposition to the Government receiving a portrait of Jefferson Davis from the state of Mississippi for the battleship of that name. The objection is based on the fact that Davis was president of the Confederacy. The sugar trust Daid to the government last weex over two million dollar's representing unpaid duties on sugar. Stop At The Caldwell. The Caldwell Hotel, located at 1552, Corner Main and Taylor streets, Columbia, is now under new manage- j ment. Mr. George J. Howell is the proprietor and Mr. W. H. Woodward, assistant manager. The rooms at the Caldwell are large and airy; the beds comfortable and j easy; the cuisine the best, and every | thing home-like. Being centrally located in the business section of the city, the Caldwell is fast becoming headquarters for the traveling men. Lexington people stopping over in Columbia will tind The Caldwell on ideal place to stop. Free baths 011 Saturday's and Sunday's and every thing convenient for the guests. Stop at The Caldwell once and you'll stop there again. Mr. Fred Herndon. Mr. Fred Herndon, the popular and well known painter, leaves today for High Hill church in the Fork, to couij plete painting the building. A handi some recess has recently been built, and when all of the paint is on High j Hill will be one of the prettiest church| es in the county. i From Wildwcod, Florida. i To the Editor of The Dispatch: Will you find a small space in your j valuable paper for a few lines from j j the South? j I am a South Florida girl and wish i i to send a few lines to the dear old | | Dispatch. I let: South Carolina when j 1 I was a small girl thirteen years of j 1 # i i age, and have onlv visited South Car- i I * i 1 olina but once since I left?in J11I3 , i j 1907, but hope ro \ Lit my many rela- S 1 t:vesanci friends mere again oerore so < | long. I South Florida is on a boom iust j I . { now. The spring shipping of vegela- ! j hies lias begun. Tomatoes and cu- j i cumbers will soon be plentiful and ! j ready to ship. I Some of the fanners have plowed ! j their crops the jlrst time. Oats will j j scon be reedy to cut. The time for picnics and barbecues j is at hand. Oliie II. j Wild wood, Flu , Arri! c!>, l-K'ib j ! i Subscribe to the Dispatch. y * 2 & # $ **? # * $ # #<r <*?*Hgt * ? $ ? | The Cald\ I 1552 Corner Main and t Columbia Bank. Centra! * ? ? George J. Howell, Froprietor. ' * * J Rates $2.00 per day. | Headquarters for the ' * | Free baths on Sati I CUISINE U1 ? * J Proper and Carefal Attei * * Now Under New Management * Brother and Si ter Brown. Afc'anta, Ga., May 1.?William and Pearl With row, two young people, brother and sister, were drowned here this afternoon as a result of the boat capsizing in which they were rowing on Lakewood, a small lake near the city. The beat was some distance frorn the landing and when a miniature squall struck the boat it overturned and the occupants were drowned before aid could reach them. FUZMAURiCE'S If -i????rj 0 L U HI 5 We have opened our Ne will be pleased for our Le: get their new hat. It give nounce to our friends that ( grand success. We are < Dry Goods, Notions, Clothi V ' ' ting, Art Squares and Rug: We have in stock a big Suits at $8.50, and 100 I $1.75 each, all wool. Call and see us want. We are ? and here MEET ME A Golden Opporiui Never before in the history ( golden opportunity to buy season we are now offering. Come now WOMEN Black Silk Petticoats, special, < Wash One lot of attractive Lawn 1 trimmed in lace and embroidery, One lot of White Lawn Wai ery, at, each One lot of Tailored Waists, cuffs, at, each Other wash waists at ?1.2o, Dress We have dress roods galore before offered. Xo matter what Silk D-S If it's stylish Tapp has it. ssh. the most durable and the pr Lapp's. mLi Our Millinery Department have made special red net ions on style, conic to Lapp's. ORDER We prepay mail, express or freight pod to any point within a radius of <>f THE MS L 1633 to 1646 Kan * veil Hotels | * Taylor Streets. Opposite % Ly located. Columbia, S. C. % * <k W. H. Wood war J, Ass't Manager. * * it Large Cool Rooms. % U. C. T.'s and T. P. A.'b. f 9 urday and Sunday. f f EXCELLED. I * * ition Given to All Guests. * V * Watch ns Grow. * * 9t Notice, Cotton Seed. We want your remnants of seed, and will pay ycu highest market price i for same, or will exchange you meal and hulls for same until the"20th cay j of May, 1909. Respectfully, i Little Mountain Oil Mill & Fertilizer j | Company. 3w29 j ! A billposter knows his place, and | j ! there he sticks. i j Successful theatrical managers should ' J ' thank their stars. ! __ i 1 I A , S . C. ?- | w Millinery Department and j xington friends to call and, \ o i 1 I < ?s us great pleasure to an- ! [ i I )ur Millinery Opening was a j j showing grand bargains in;< o O If ! ng for Men and Bovs, Mat- J O */ 1 I j 5. bargain in Men's $12.50 Joys' Knee Pants suits at for anything you ilways the same to remain. AT TAPP'S nify to Buy Goods )f Columbia has there been such a [able merchandise at such prices as Come every day. I'S SUITS iper Suits of fast color wash fabric, ariety of colors, special $2.98 and ( * _ :i ? l e* a no fl: I I -piece lingerie ouus at %-i.vo, $o.o\j, < ?b\50, ?7.50, ?10.00 and up to ! I \ ht weight woolen Coat Suits, just J ing for traveling costumes, black ! hite checks, blue, old rose, green, < specially priced at ?15.00, ?18.50 ! 20.00. " | sh Skirts, white and black stripe, | id black, tan and blue, etc., selling < 1 at ?1.19, ?1.98, ?2.48 and ?2.98. ! : Petticoats, in all colors, at, each | sach, ?4.98, ?6.50, ?7.00 and ?10. ! Waists ; Waists, stripes and dotted patterns. , at, each 45c ists, trimmed m lace and <mbroid- i 98c t plain and tucked, stiff collars and 98c | ?1.4*. ?1.98, ?2.48 and upto ?4.98. ] i Goods ) for evervhodv and at prices never j 1 * i you want Tapp has it. apartment I, You'll find our silk the most styl- j , '* f !-?# ? Inu-pyf. I > 11 v vour silks ;it ! : !' JftERV i! ; is the nride of the store. \\"c ! ) fine pattern hats. lor beaulv and ' 1 w |i BY MAIL. I! I on all purchase* oi .>">.00 or more ship- ! )0 miles of Columbia. j 1 S re.'t, Coiumb'a, S C. THERE'S JUST NO GETTING AWAY FROM FACTS. When I stand square on both feet and tell you I am selling better harness for less money than yon 3 ? ever paid before. I'm telling facts ffi ?and I can prove it. R Neighbor, don't buy a thing in I the harness line 'till you get my B prices. Here are a few: 2 Plow Collars at 30c. ? 8 Plow Bridies at 75c. r.O TiPsifVior Pnlli?r<5 nt si so B I LET'S HELP THE RfiULE 1 | W1LSE W. ^ARTtN, I I 1118 Plain Sc.. Columbia, S. C. fa I y Estate "'' i a?id Enswance, \ ' LEXINGTON, - 5. C. j WBHBBWWBBWWHBB SWBMIM I ?? J Olio acre lot. now 4-room dwell- > ing j use outside incorporation lim - > its of Lexington. > 124 acres, Slu mils from Barr. [ 50 acres open land. 8 Room > dwelling. > 2 Barns and other out build- [ ings, easy terms. > 108 acres 4 miles from Barr > 12 acres open land near church J , and school. > 1 Stationery engine 12 H. P/ > 1 Boiler, IS H. P. . [ 1 Saw Mill & Fixturs. > 104 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills > 165 acres one mile from Lexiug- | ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > orchard; creek runs through > place; fruit never fails. J 20 acres near Lexington. > 69 acres 4 miles from Steedman > ?18 acres cleared. J One lot in town of Lexington. > 60 acres within one mile of > ' " 1 3 TV1 i-? | Annur, 2 acres open iium. ' of water on the place. [ One lot on Main street of Lex ington; good building. [ 80 acres 2 miles from Lexington > Plenty water. Fruit never fails. > 85 acres near Lexington. Good. > for truck. Fruit never fails. | 250 acres 21 miles from South- > eru railway. 00 acres open land. > Fruit never fails. Good orchard [ on the place. Two buildings. > 25 resident lots in town of Lex- > ington. , 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, ? 9 acres open land. Plenty water. [ 95 acres, 25 acres open land > 35 acres round timber, 35 acres > boxed timber, 2 4-roora 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 [ and barn on Main Street, Lex- ( ington. 100 acres, 30 acres open land, > dwelling and barn, church and > school within one mile, 5'miles > from Gaston, 6 miles from Swan- [ sea. > 1 acre, 5-room dwelling just > outside the incorporate limits of [ Lexington. _ j 3 acres, good dwelling near ^ Lexington. j 6 lots on East Chnrch Street, > hhavbamcvhbivibmabmmhaabbhb Write or call to see me ! AT ! THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, i i t Lexington, S. C ? Fire's Peculiar Trick. In searching among the ruin3 of the yarned Lewis building at Johnston, in which was the Masonic lodge, after :he recent fire the copy of the Bible jsed by the lodge was found, and remarkable to say, when it was opened J t was found that the entire) book ihe fifth chapter of I Kings, the chap- ? Ler on which Masonry is founded, was alone intact and readable. Every other part of the book was turned to a crrli,( ?jVi ouVi <j?k1 foil nnnrr u*h?-n {"ho ,""UO" ? =?* "i'V. book was handled. Only the chapter referred to was preserved. This remarkable thins appealed to rhe members of the Johnston lodge that it was decided to preserve the relic :n a permanent form, and for u?i> purpose the page containing the chapter has been placed in a glass case, to become a part of the vafueo. property of the lodge. It will be pointed out hereafter as the evidence of this remarkable occurrence. Whole Family "Was Wiped Out Indianapolis, May 1.?William E. ** I)odd and his son, Earnest Podd, were instan iy killed and Mrs. I)odd, the wife and mother, fatal I> hurt today when the buggy in which they were riding was struck by a passenger train.