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! | The Lexington Cispafch Wednesday, March 2,1910. G M. Haeman, Editor and Publisher D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor ? Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. 0., as second class matter. CIRCULATION 2,325. "mTTTT I K/n"? h nvrck fn &n a now buav buo UWJfD uaiu ivimjvv. W corn club let everybody lend tbem j enoouragement. It should be the aim of every boy in the county to win a prize, and we hope that every one who takes a part in the contest will be fully repaid for their efforts. Now since a Richland county jury has returned a verdict for $15,000 against a railroad, probably the lawyers will find it convenient to file ^ their suits in that county. Columbia is a central point and is almost as convenient as Lexington. Better roads should be the slogan of every person in Lexington county during the next twelve months. Last year many of the roads were improved and the people have shown a lively interest in the undertaking, but this ' should be the banner year. Come on, candidates, the early bird catches the worm! It won't cost you any more to announce now than i: will to wait until the campaign is in full blast. Start the ball to rolling and let's have a good, lively campaign. Mr. Robert Lathan, who has held i various positions on The News and ^ ?4-Vtsx ?\fi of OOTTOnal T70QTQ Vouxmr uunug tuc |j?ov has been made editor in chief to succeed Maj. James Calvin Hemphill, who leaves The News and Courier to i become editor of The Times-Dispatch, of Richmond. Mr. Lathan, although 1 a very young man, is one of the foremost writers of the South, and it is a 1 foregone conclusion that he will "hold down the job" with satisfac- 1 tion. Ip * ===== i That Senator TiJlman is rapidly recovering from his recent severe illness is indeed gratifying to his admir- ( ers everywhere. The papers all over . the country have paid glowing trib- , ntes to his worth since his illness, and with one accord have hoped for his \ permanent rest-oration to health. In no part of the country is the Senator / more popular than in Lexington coun- 5 ;. ty, and it is hoped that he will be 1 spared many more years to comfort * his family,* to work for the nation and * to build up South Carolina, in which ! he has always taken peculiar pride. , f It has turned out that the story ; ' . sent out from Edgefield the day after < the decision in the Tillman case stat- c ing that the women of Edgefield had ] sent a bouquet of hyacinths, tied with A- rt u. mill --L Tir_?Ui crepe, 10 seoawr j uuatui at waeuiug- j too, was a fake. As a matter of fact ^ the "motherhood" of Edgefield never thought of doing such a silly thing, t and the author of the article has _ c made a fall and complete explanation c of how the error occurred. We are c glad that the motherhood of grand old Edgefield would not allow the ^ statement to go unchallenged, j a i ? I Some of the papers of the State aie v offering many prizes in order to increase their circulation. The Dis- $ patch has never found this to be nec- r ' cssary. Our circulation numbers t 2,350 and is gradually growing. Ad- t vertisers find The Dispatch a good ( medium, because it reaches the peo- ? pie. The Dispatch covers Lexington s and adjoining counties like the noon- } day sun, going into the homes of ( farmers who have money to spend, ] . and who spend it freely. If you have ( anything to sell advertise it in The \ Dispatch, and when you want to buy , something read Dispatch ads for the j best bargains. , i "Mr. S. E. Boney, who has been the j able editor of The Laurens Advertiser i for the past two years, has resigned < in order to accept the position of ?? the* "Mawa and Oonrier. uon t oiivu ui i_>w *i??. Mr. Boney made The Advertiser one of the very best weeklies that came to our table. He is brilliant, fluent and quick to grasp new ideas, and we regret that he is no longer with The Advertiser. The News and Courier is to be congratulated upon securing his services. Mr. H. R. Sass, who has held the position of news editor on The News and Courier, has been pro moted to the position of city editor, a position which he is in every way qualified to occupy. The legal hanging of "Coot" Lever on last Friday is gratifying to all lawabiding citizens. The husband of the intended victim stated that be was very glad that the law had been allowed to take its course. It is under stood that the majority of the people living in the neighborhood of where the crime was committed are likewise glad. This is most always the case, and the legal execution of Lever should have a tendency to create a more healthy sentiment in favor of the law. It 9hows that the law is sufficient even in the most extreme cases when allowed to take its course. Soon after the crime feeling ran high and had it not been for the part the officers played. Lever would have been lynched and the name of Lexington stained forever in the minds of the public. There would have been blood on the hands of many of our citizens that would have haunted them the remainder of their days. As it is, the majesty of the law has been upheld, and those who were anxious to take the law into their own hands are better satisfied. It is always best to respect the law, because justice in cases of this character is certain to be meted out to the offender. It is especially gratifying to the many friends of Congressman Lever here to learn that the people everywhere, in all part9 of the state, are speaking so kindly of him and of his probable entrance into the senatorial race should Senator Tillman resign. Says The Johnston News-Monitor: "A9 rumors of Senator Tillman's (supposed) resignation fly thick and fast all eyes tarn towaid the Hon. A. F. Lever, Lexington's honored and gifted son, as his successor. Mr. Lever has the brain, vim and experience, and with a hrg'ti moral character, he is the logical candidate for the position." The grip that Mr. Lever has upon the people he ha9 won by hard and persistent effort?in getting results for his constituents. We heard a prominent man from Charleston say the other day that next to Senator Tillman Frank Lever had the strongest hold upon the people of any man in the state. There is some talk of Mr. Lever having opposition this summer in his race for re-elecoion to the rr i j. i_ i i . jube, out ne neea naye no iears, lor bhe people of his district have learned bo love him as a "father loveth his children," and all of the opposition will be no more than "sounding brass and tinkling symool." They Can't Seat Lever Says Sumter Correspondent. The following card appered in the olumbia Record of last Saturday. It Ls from The Record's ever reliable Snmter correspondent, and expresses 3nr sentiments exactly: Editor The Record: . Congressman ' Lever's friends and idmirers have read with interest the reticle from the Orangeburg Sun, reproduced in The Daily Record, stating ;hat Mr. Leyer will have several op>onents for his seat in congress durng the approaching election. It looks 19 though the wide-awake little congressman has some political enemies n the city on the other side of the lantee. Just why Orangeburg should >ppose Lever is a mystery to Sumter Democrats, because Mr. Lever has lone a lot for his district and as much or Orangeburg as for any other coun y in this district. A prominent citizen and member of he legislature from a county in this ;ongressional district, near Sumter ounty, said today that Mr. Lever louldn't be defeated, even if every :ounty in the district put up a candilate; that Mr. Lever has a grip on the )emocrat9 of this district which canto fc be broken, because Lever is a worker for his constituents. It is dollars to doughnuts that Burner and Lee countifs will pile up big ? najorities for Lever next summer. Not hat Sumter and Lee counties dispute he right of any other men to be caulidates for Lever's seat, but Sumter ind Lee are grateful to Mr. Lever and appreciate him at his true value, tfhat, in the opinion of many Democrats, this district needs, and what it ias in Lever, is a congressman who can do the district good. And what a the use of turning out a successful congressman like Mr. Lever just to ;ive a fat job to some other fellow who wants to be congressman? Another argument in Mr. Lever's favor is that the longer he stays in Washington the more valuable he becomes by experience. E. I. R. Sumter, Feb. 29. Stats Fair October 31 to November 5, Inclusive The Hon. D. F. Efird, secretary of the State Fair Association, returned this morning from Winston-Salem, N. C., where he attended a meeting of the secretaries of the Southern circuit, comprising the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. The dates for the next state fair were fixed for October 31 to November 5, inclusive. Mr. Eflrd is very enthusiastic over the prospects of the coming fair. No Backache or Sidney Paine. If you have pain9 In tho back, bladder or kidney tr< uble, dizziness and lack of energy, try Mother Gray'o AUSTRALIAN-LEAF, the pleasant herb cure. As a regulator it has no eaual. At Druggists, or by mail. 50c. Ask to-day. SAMPLE FKEE. Address 'J ho Mother Gray 0o? LeKoy. N. Y. BOYS' C032T CLUB. j A boys' corn club was organized here 011 last Saturday with a mem* i bership of twenty boys. The Hon. J. j E. Swearingen, state superintendent of education, and Prof.'Ira W. Williams, in charge of the government farm demonstration work in this state, were nresent and made interesting and instructive addresses. There were about 200 enthusiastic farmers present. The meeting was presided over by County Superintendent of Education Martin, who deserves much credit for the success of the meeting. Mr. Swearingen spoke of the many advantages of education in agriculture, and urged those present to strive for greater achievements. Mr. j Swearingen was well received. Mr. Williams said that every boy should start out in life with the determination to make something of himself, and told the boys how to make the largest yields of corn. The list of prizes, together with the rules governing the contest, will be published next week. Following is the list of the boys who joined the club Saturday: Jas. Malcolm Lowman, Ballentine. W. Ross Shealy, Ballentine. ? Oliver Poath, Lexington. Leroy Edward Rutland, Batesburg. T. Ryan Livingston, Gilbert. Richard Pool. Leesville. Guy Taylor, Gilbert Steve Lindler, Gilbert. Joseph Hallman, Gilbert. Francis T. Matbias, Lexington. Henry W. Keisler, Gilbert. YJTilUa Cnmmor Pnmaria. ff LlkX\J UUUiUAV J A Clarence Miller, Pomaria. \ David Miller, Pomaria. Charlie Miller, Pomaria. Oneill Count9, Pomaria. Ralph Hendrix, Lexington. Wilbur W. Caughman, Lexington. Herbert T. Wingard, Lexington. Tally E. Sease, Gilbert. Smith-Hearon. Irmo, Feb. 27.?A wedding of widespread interest took place here on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the contracting parties being Miss Bannie Maude Smith of Irmo and Wellin Gary Hearon of Bishop ville. The Methodist church was beautifully decorated in Southern smilax and potted plants for the happy eyent. To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march rendered by Miss Ethel Oline, the bridal party entered the church. The ushers were: Gus Woodham, Preston Oline, George Skinner and Thomas Shealy. After them came the groomsmen, H. G. Mozingo,3ad Ubi E. Millican, followed by the brides* maids. Miss Nannie Hearon, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Phoebe Fair. Next came the dame and maid of honor, Mrs. S. A. Mathias and Miss Effie Smith, sisters of the bride. The flower girls, little Mattie Smith and Ruth Goza, nieces of the bride, scattered rose leaves before the bride, who ent.pr#>rt r?n the arm of her brother, M. D. Smith. The bride was handsomely dressed in a going-away gown of tan serge, trimmed in Persian embroidery and wore a large black picture hat. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses tied with white tulle. She never looked prettier than on this occasion. The bride was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man, M. W. Hearon, Rev. C. W. Burgess of the Methodist church pronounced the marriage service. Following the ceremony, the bridal party was motored to the station, where, amid the congratulations and best wishes and amid showers of rice and old shoes, the happy couple boarded the 4 -J2.1 train for Bishopville, the home of the groom. Tne bride is the fifth daughter (f Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith of lrmo, and numbers her friends by the score. Her sweet disposition and charm of manner have won for her countless admirers. The groom is a young man of fine traits and is popular with his associates. He is engaged in the mercantile business at Stokes Bridge. The presents attest the popularity of the young people. I TRITo the Far We are offering the fo o be given away the year of 2,400 lbs of Hig The only condition is that y< Georgia Chemical Works, Aug No one excluded, old people what we South Carol: This idea was gotten 9 w interest and try one acre of e Association offers for the besl prize acre of corn with this si as a winner and tell him the cultivated and amount of Fe: The Tri-Co M. E. RUTLAND, Preside m | Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrated. I Leesville, Fob. 23.?A wedding snni| versary of unusual interest was celebrated in Lees>illo today. Sixty year* ago today Matilda Matthews, daughter of Bud C. Matthews of Edgefield county, became the wiie of Tyre Erheredge. To this union were born 10 children, lnTe boys and five girls, eight of whom are living ai d were present today to celebrate the diamond wedding of this aged coupie. The living children are: Bud C. Etheredge of Ty Tv., Ga.; Mrs. Lucy TTifiurH nr f .p,- ^vi] |p. Mrs. ATntlie Et.ll eredge of Columbia; Mrs. Laura Austin, Mrs. Rosa Hendrix and Dr. E. J. Etheredge of Leesviile, aud J. Lee Etheredge of Augusta. The oldest child is 59 years and the youngest 37 years. Forty-one grandchild ten and 16 greatgrandchildren are numbered among the descendants. Tne oldest great-grandchild, Oswald Bowles, is now 1G, and a member of the 10th grade at the Leesville graded school. The youngest is 3 months old, the son of Henry (J. Smith, clerk of court of Saluda county. At the time of their marriage, 60 years ago, Mr. Etheredge was 20 years of age and his wife 19. Ten years ago they celebrated their golden wedding. At this time their children presented them wi'li a massive golden loving cup, and this cup was used as a baptismal font today when J. Lee Etherecge, Jr., the youngest son of the youngest child, was Christ med. At 2 o'clock an old-fashioned, antebellum wedding dinner was served. A number of friends called during the day to give greeting* ana Godspeed to the bride and groom of 60 years ago. Sloan's Liniment is the best remedy for sprains and bruises. It quiets the pain at once, and can be applied to the tenderest part without hurting because it doesn't need to be rubbed ? all you have to do is to lay it on lightly. It is a powerful preparation and penetrates instantly? j relieves any inflammation and congestion, and reduces the swelling. , Here's the Proof. Mr. L. Roland, Bishop of Scranton, Pa. says: ? "On the 7th of this present month, as I was leaving ^ the building at noon for lunch, I slipped and fell, spraining my wrist. I returned in the afternoon, and at four o'clock I could not hold a pen- * j cil in my hand. I returned home later and purchased a bottle of | Sloan's. Liniment and used it five or six times before I went to bed, and the next day I was able to go to work and use my hand as usual." dHe Sloan's Liniment lj| is an excellent antit septic and germ. killer? heals cuts* hB|B|c|?m burns, wounds and! 35qb8kH contusions, and will nnEHZEJ draw the poison I B *rom stm& ?* p01* B jw/ sonous insects. 25c., 60c. and $1.00 I afflNMau R Sloan's book on j P IHHWiMj H horses, cattle, sheep J und poultry sent I 1Z-7- free. Address J ' Bgfej^B Dr. Earl S. Sloaa, fiSBBHHl Boston, Mass., TULA. : WANTED?Some of our subscrib- . ers to bring fodder, hay or peavines " on subscription. Call and let us know what you have to exchange. i mers of Edgel Lexington Mowing prizes for the best one acre o 1910. h Grade Guano, 1st Prize; 1,6' du use any of the foMowing Fertilize! tusta, Ca; Virginia-Carolina People, < Ashepoo Fertilizer Co and young, rich and poor, white anc inians grow here in this Southland, t up to try to improve our farming int ach, cotton and corn, and win the p: i farm oxhibit, (See Catalogue.) Bes ime acre. No cost to get in the race, kind of Fertilizer you will u*e. YV( rtilizer used, and have three disintere unty Fair Asso ,nt, W. J. McCAET] Meet Ma At Tapp:s. WHEN iN COLUMBIA, ' Coat Sui These Suits are strictly man-t; est Spring Style with the new shoi model skirt. The materials ai worsteds, prunnellas and panamas gray, blue, green and tan. The tr new spring ideas, and suits are li guaranteed Suskana Satin. This : ed offering, and we are confident ing will clear the entire lot. 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ITY Ft - ~ ^ Jt Field, Saluda, ai Counties. f cotton and one acre of corn in each of 00 lbs Second Prize; 1,000;ibs Tl *s and make an exhibit at the fair in Octol Columbia, S. C; Palmetto Fertilizer Co., Charleston, S. C. 1 colored, have the same showing. Ever >y the use or good Fertilizers, and progres erest as well as improve the fair. So d rize. This is in addition to the $50.00 ides you can enter the contest for both th Write the Secretary a postal and tell hi j want each exhibitor to be able to tell r?avti<ao in vftnr section see the cotton ^JIVU |/U1 V1VU AM j V ??. ? ciation, Batesbui IA, Secretary, J. M. Mi i S. C. Meet Me At Tape's ' i| oS Spring ts lilored in the very latrt length coat and new -e widewale diagonal colors, black, brown immings show all the ned throughout with is truly a wonder pricthat a few days' selle early. *. : Offered for the i Suit, $9.95 __ I ODS nheard of before / Low Prices. not allow us to nd see them. I ous and closest patterns. # I AIL. rchases of $5.00 or J more shipColumbia. app i/o., Columbia, S. C ?? D. Kenny Co. THE BEST AMERICAN RETNED SUGAR AT COST Qiport and roast every pound of 3old by us. ted 14c to 35c. a 10c to 20c. Tea9 25c to 80c. sold at Cut Prices. Baking Powder 20c lb; 10c % lb. er Baker's Cocoa 20c % lb. er Baker's Chocolate 20c % lb. NE 157.1639 MAIN ST ' COLUMBIA, S. C. Sawing Machines. ' Champion New Home, New y and other new improved lead machines; nicely finishoak; easy running and per3wing; fully guaranteed; for . factory prices for cash, or on lyments, at The Bazaar. Rice B. Harman Andes Great Prescription for h, liver, kidney, bladder and roubles, 85c. The Kaufmann Drug Co. ????????? UR iken and < the above Counties | hird Prize. ber at BATESBURG Columbia, S. C., and ybody get busy, show ;seve ideas in tanning, on't fail to take an cash prize the Fair e State and County m to enter your name I how the crop was i i and corn weighed. I rg, S. C. I 1 LLPASS, Treasurer I' I