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The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Habmax, Editor and Publisher D. R. Halttwaxger, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. i The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 25 cents for three rnonti us? invariably cash is advance. ^^CmClTLATIOy 2,325^ Wednesday, May 12, 1909. No Mors Sard Times. It really seems that there is no excuse for hard times now. That time has past. Just read the bank statements published in The Dispatch last week and this week. The banks in Lexington county are more prosperous now than they have ever been. All of them nave more money un ueposit and all of them have executed more loans. And it is not only the Lexington banks that are doing so -well; but the banks all over the State are making fine showings. On last Sunday afternoon we were again placed under obligations to Mr. Willie E. Harth, Jr., the bright young son of Mr. J. Tally Harth, of Columbia, In his handsome Ford automobile we took a drive around the city and down the Garner's Ferry road through Lovers Lane to the Bluff road and down thence for several miles and back by the Fair grounds, through some of Columbia's beautiful streets, around the park, &e., for a distance of several miles. The cool breezes, fresh from the rain drops, and the bright rays of the evening sun which kissed the rainbow tinted flowers, the rippling waters of the Congaree, the hum of the automobile as we sped along over the fertile valleys of the Congaree and the growing crops all lent enchantment to the afternoon. This was our second trip in this territory and we were agreeably surprised at the progress made on the farms. Crop9 are growing nicely and we could not help but wonder why the farmers or land owners in this section do not raise strawberries and vegetables for the Colombia market. This, it seems to a casual observer, wonld be a paying business, as there can be no doubt about the productiveness of the soil. Richland farmers will, sooner or later, raise truck in competition with the Lexington farmers. At present corn and cotton a?o t.ho TMnn^inle nrnna crown on the Richland side of the Congaree. The afternoon was an ideal one and we greatly enjoyed the onting. Again we hope to take another trip in a different direction, to farther view the fine snrroundings of South Carolina's capitol city, and the many advantages she is offering to those desiring to locate in her suburbs. Governor Ansel can be depended upon. He uses his pardoning power with an even hand. No man recei/es mercy at his hands who has slain a fellow-being unless he believes the man actually killed in defense of his own life. And Governor Ansel does not use his office to the injury of any man. He makes a thorough investigation before he acts on any matter. The man who tried to kill himself on his way to the asylum had evidently read the proceedings of the investigating committee. Remember, that you will always find the very best cakes and crackers < at The Bazaar. _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ t mmmmmmmmmmmmmmamaammma mmmmmmmmmammammmmnam Men's Fabrics * ani MMutaruu im th< ' * Two-Button Double-Breasted Novelty Sack 3- II] E. C. DREt OUTFITTERS FOR LEXINCTO The Grand. Those who have hern attending the pre form a noes at The Grand theatre in Columbia this week, speak in the highest praise of the excellent programs being rendered. Manager Davenport has secured some of the best actors ever brought to Columbia, and the theatre lovers are shoving tlieir appreciation by their presence at each performance. The Grand is packed and jammed every afternoon and night, and many find it impossible to get standing room. Go when yon are in the city and you will be delighted. ?- ? ? la The Hospital. Miss Mary, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Killer, of tne fine Kiage section, 01 wnum meution was made in these colfimns a tew weeks ago, after undergoing several operations for appendicitis at the Columbia hospital, is now on the high road to recovery, much to the satisfaction and pleasure of her parents and friends. Be T7p And Doing. The time is approaching ftr tho election for or against the dispensary system in our county. Will some one interested in prohibition name the day for a county convention to consider the advisability of organizing township prohibition clubs? A Prohibitionist. A Great Sale. A great sa'le will commence in Columbia tomorrow at the Famous' Old Stand, 1554 Main street. This promises to be one of the greatest chances to buy highc-ass merchandise ever inaugurated in the Capitol City Remember that this sale lasts only three days. See the big advertisement on the front page. Letter to Leo Snelgrovo. > Lexington, S. C. Dear Sir: Clear pine and pine full of knots are two different things; they are both called pine. Clear paint and paint adulterated with whiting, china-clay, ground stone, barytes, benzine and water, are different things; they are both called 4 'paint.'' It takes less labor to work clear pine than pine knots, and cost less money. It takes less labor to paint clear paint than half-whiting or half chinaclay or half ground stone or half barytes. These mixtures make more gallons, not more paint. There's no more milk in two quarts of milk-andwater than in one quart of milk. If you paint two gallons for one you pay double for labor; and labor C09ts more than paint. You know how it is with clear lumber and knots. It's the same with all paint and half-paint. A day's-work is a gallon of paint or haif-paint.| Apply it to business. Suppose yon have two houses, same size; paint one Devoe, the other prominent paint in your town. It take9 10 gallons Devoe, $1.75 a gallon, $17.50 for paint; $3 a gallon for labor, $30 for labor; whole job, $4T.50 It takes 15 gallons of tbat other paint, same price, $26.25 for paint; $3 a gallon for labor, $45 for labor; whole job $71.25. And which wears best, clear pine or pine knots? Devoe wears better than that weak paint. What warrant is there for saying that paint is weak? It takes more gallons. Yours truly, F. W. DEVOE & CO. P. S.?The KaufmanD Drug Co., sells our paint. ; For Spring d Summer embrace all i varying tones of slate, ;en, gray, bronze, olive, >wn, tan, stone and khaki ides in stripe, check and 't plaid designs. The atest & Most Exclusive these styles are found in i elegant fabrics sent us Ed. V. Price & Co., and I tich we present for your riy inspection. e'll Take Your Measure a suit made expressly you by these famous lors, and guarantee fit, j rect style and permanent ipe, for 1-3 to 1-2 less than rr 1 n 1 foilnr oolrc y ivvai bniiv* iER & CO. MEN AND BOYS. N, S. C. / S&o.iff Corloj Callei to Johnston. Sheriff Corley received a phone message from Johnston yesterday about 1 o'clock, asking him' to bring his bloodhounds at once to trail down a negro, who had shot Mr. B. A. Jordan, a prominent farmer residingnear that town. The sheriff left for the scene at 3:15 p. m., in a "White Steamer" automobile from Columbia, driven by Mr. Roddy of the Jenkins Co. A telephone message from the chief of police at Johnson this morning states that the dogs were unable to carry the trail successfully and that the culprit is still, at large. Sheriff Corley will continue the hunt farther j to-day. Mr. Jordan is still alive, but is in a precarious condition. 2?egro Lynched in Florida, j Woman's Assailant Put to Daath by Mob, His Throat Demg Cut and Body Riddl ed. Jacksonville, Fla., May 9,?Mrs. John Deas. wife of a weii-uiiown iarmer residing at Camden, 15 miles from Jacksonville, was criminally assaulted early last night by an unknown negro, who was latter captured by a mob of citizens and lynched. Mrs. Deas was driving her cows home yesterday afternoon when the negro sprang upon her. Mrs. Deas' screams attracted the attention of her son, who came to her rescue, but the negro had made his escape frcm the scene. The sheriff in this city was notified, but when he reached the scene the mob bad captured tlie negro, Mrs. Deas had identified him and his throat had been cut from ear to ear and his body riddled with bullets. The sheriff could gain no information as to the identity of the mob and no one seems to know the negro, all claiming that he was a stranger in those parts. When a husband and wife are going 1 on a visit she is afraid that they will j miss the train, and he that they won't, j Most of the brilliant ideas in after- | dinger speaking comes out of a champagne bottle and disappear with the '< bubbles. 1 STATttMTTNT OF THE CONDITION of the BANK OF CHAPIN, LOCATED AT CHAPIN, S. C., AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS APRIL 28, 1909. Resources. Loans and Discounts $18,444 05 Overdrafts 252 18 Banking House 1,714 24 Furniture and Fixtures 1,643 78 Other Real Estate 3,357 38 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 4,400 41 Currency 1,105 00 Gold..- 50 00 Silver and other Coin . 402 43 Checks and Cash Items 11 56 Expense 519 39 Total $31,900 37 Liabilities. Capital Stock paid in $ 9,900 00 Individual deposits subject to check 12,300 47 Savings deposits 419 34 Time certificates of deposit 6,780 56 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 25,000 00 Total $31,900 37 State of South Carolina, / County of Lexington { Before me came J. F. Honeycutt, Cashier of the aboye named'bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true connf nnid Vnnlr QO cllATUII VlV f.Vl P ! UiliUii Ui 3aiu uaua, no ci&v n ?/j vuv books of said bank. J. F. Honeycutt. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 6th day of May, 1000 N. Z. Sease. Notary Public for S. C. Correct?Attest J. S. Wessixger, Chas. D, Robixsox, W. B. Williams. Directors. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION of the BROOKLAND BANK, Located at New Brookland, S. C., at the close of business April 28, 1900. resources. Loans and Discounts $15,135 40 Overdrafts 715 66 Banking House 3,650 00 Furniture and Fixtures 1,600 00 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 3,076 45 Currency* 427 00 Silver, and other Coin 552 65 Checks and Cash Items 101 64 Stationery and other expenses. 720 60 Total $25,069 58 liabilities. Capital Stock paid in $7,170 00 Due to Banks and Trust Companies 330 13 Individual Deposits subject to Check 8,920 58 Savings Deposits 7,018 81 Time Certificates of Deposit. 828 2S Notes and Bills Rediscounted 2,000 00 Total $26,089 58 State of South Carolin a, / County of Lexington. v Before me came L. S. Trotti, president of the above named bank who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. L. S. TROTTI. President. Sworn to and subscribed before me. this 5th dav of May, 11XHL Wm. W.'Hawes, (L. S.) Notary Public for S. C. Correct attest: F L. San del, K. W. Shell, R. L. Shui.er, 4 Directors. 4 ?- 4 4 4 $ * * * $ * # ? $ $ 4 4 * * 44 4 4 V $ * $ 4 | The Caldw I 1552 Corner Main and ! t Columbia Bank. Centrallj 4 * George J. Howell, Proprietor. W 4 ? Bates $2.00 per day. | Headquarters for the U 4 5 Free baths on Satui I CUISINE UN: 4 f; Proper and Careful Attent 4 4 Now Under New Management 4 4 444444444444 4*4444444444-444 At The Lvric. An entirely new program is on at j ! The Lyric theatre in Columbia for j [ this week. Mr. Scott Leslie and his | merry maids present an entirely new j j singing and talking and dancing act, I i which is very beautifully staged, and I as a comedian Mr. Leslie has no supe- j j riors. The crowds continue to grow at The Lyric, which is an evidence that the famous little, theatre is grew- j ing more popular every day with Co- j lumbian's. Attend the Lyric; .the i price of admission is only ten cents. I | FilMllRICE'S TH ? ?u OLUMBIi We have opened our New will be pleased for our Lexi get their new hat. It gives nounce to our friends that or grand success. We are si Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing ting, Art Squares and Rugs. We have in stock a big > <nf r\ 1 ^ An T? _ suits at $o.ou, ana tuu jdo $1.75 each, all wool. Call and see us J want. We are a] and here t< i * MEET ME J ; A Golden Opporfuni Never before in the historv of ' golden opportunity to buy seasonal we are now offering. Come now. WOMEN'! Black Silk Petticoats, special, ea( Wash \ One lot of attractive Lawn Ws trimmed in lace and embroidery, a One lot of White Lawn Waists ery, at, each One lot of Tailored Waists, pi; cuffs, at, each Other wash waists at Si.25, S' Dress We have dress roods galore fo before offered. No matter what yo Silk Dep If >t's stylish Tapp has it. Y< ssh, the most durable and the price Tapp's. MILLIV Oar Millinery Department i have made special reductions on fir style, come to Tapp's. ORDER B We prepay mail, express or freight or ped to any point within a radius of 600 r THE JAMES L 1638 to 1646 Main St J ft ! /el! Hoteh | Faylor Streets. Opposite % r located. Columbia, S. C. 8 ft ft II. Woodward, Ass't Manager. # ft ft : Large Cool Rooms. % j . C. T.'s and T. P. A/s. * * : I x rday and Sunday. ? ; EXCELLED. % I! ion Given to All Guests. "* ? i Watch us Grow. & * * ! Fino Garden Track.On our visit to Columbia last week j it wa9 the editor's pleasure to take a i look at the fine truck garden of Mr. I P. C. Huffman. He has the finest j garden we have 9een anywhere this ! season. His corn, beans, Irish pota- i toes, beet9, onions, etc., are partieu- | larly fine. Mr. Huffman is a former ! resident of this connty and is indeed j a pleasant gentleman and one whom j we are always glad to meet. Subscribe to the Dispatch. SEE li store! & , S . C. ? Millinery- Department and ?/ X | ngton friends to call and us great pleasure to anir Millinery Opening was a lowing grand bargains in g for Men and Boys, Matbargain in Mens 112.50 ys' Knee Pants suits at for anything you [ways the same o remain. VT TAPP'S ifv to Riiv Goods ' ? I Columbia has there been such a i )le merchandise at such prices as j Come every day. J 5 SUITS ] er Suits of fast color wash fabric, J iety of colors, special $2.98 and J iece Lingerie Suits at $4.98, $5.50, < fG.50, $7.50, $10.00 and up to ] weight woolen Coat Suits, just < g for traveling costumes, black j te checks, blue, old rose, green, ] jcially priced at $15.00, $18.50 J oo. ; Skirts, white and black stripe, < black, tan and blue, etc., selling J it $1.19, $1.98, $2.48 and $2.98. J 'etticoats, in all colors, at, each < :h, $4.98, $6.50, $7.00 and $10. J Vaists ! lists, strips and dotted patterns. = t, each 45c I ? <-?.Trv->ii-? lar>n ar?rl " mhrrnrl- I ?, llUUiliVU 1 I_l 1UV.V UUU , 98c ain and tucked, stiff collars and 98c L.48, 151.98, $2.48 and upto $4.98. Goods r everybody and at prices never u want Tapp has it. artment au'll ffnd our silk the most styles the lowest. Buy your silks at J VERY | s the pride of the store. We le pattern hats. For beauty and i Y MAIL. I f ; f i all purchases of $5.00 or more ship- | niles of Columbia. I IJPP iipjnv : reet, Columbia, S, C. ' "therms just "no getting I away from facts. | When I stolid square on both feet n and tell you I am selling better |j harness for less money than you a % ever paid before. I'm telling facts g ?and I can prove it. |5 f Neighbor, don't buy a thing in |j i the harness line 'till you get my S i prices. Here are a few: Wj I Plow Collars at 30c. g ? Plow Bridles at 75c. || m $2.50 Leather Collars at.. S1.50. w ^ 1 LET'S HELP THE MULE ? I WSLSE W. r-fiAKTaw, I S 1118 Plain St., Columbia, S. C. 8 ^ Heal Estate : and Insurance, i ' LEXINGTON, - S. C. j , One acre lot, new 4-room dwell- j ing just outside incorporation lim- > its of Lexington. 124 acres, 3% mils from Barr. [ 50 acres open land. 8 Room > dwelling. > 2 Barns and other out build- J 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. > 194 acres near Saxe Gotha Mills > 165 acres one mile from Lexing- J ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > * orchard; creek runs through > place; fruit- never fails. [ 20 acres near Lexington. > 69 acres 4 miles from Steedman > | ?18 acres cleared. [ One lot in town of Lexington. > . 60 acres within one mile of > Arthur, 2 acres open land. Plenty | of water on the place. > One lot on Main street of Lex- > ington; good building. j * 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- > em railway. 60 acres open land. | Fruit never fails. Good orchard > on the place. Two buildings. 25 resident lots in town of Lex- J ington. > 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, > 9 acres open land. Plenty water. J 95 acres, 25 acres open land > 35 acres round timber, 35 acres > boxed timber, 2 4-room houses, | barn and stables. Church and > school house within 2 miles of place. x [ 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, j . 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. > 3 acres, good dwelling near ) \ Lexington. [ 6 lots on East Church Street, ( > Write or call to see me ! . AT ! THE HOME HATIONAL BANK, j Lexington, S. C -SUMMER-i Refrigerators, Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Ham- j mocks, Lawn Mowers, Rubber Hose. Sorinklers. Nnz- - zles. Full stock of all sizes and prices. Hardware of any kind. Come or phone. W. S. STEWART, 1526 Main St. Columbia, S. C Sewing Machines. The Davis Uniaue and other new mproved drop head machines; nicely inished in oak; easy running and percct sewing; fully guaranteed; for iale at factory prices for cash, or on s sasy payments, at The Bazaar. ^ f Kice B. Harman Bottle drinks of all kinds and flavors; fill be found at the Bazaar Fountain. )n ice in season.