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The Lexington Dispatch': Wednesday, April 20,1910. c 11 Gh M. Barman, Editor and Publisher ; D. R. Haltiwanger, Assistant Editor j i Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, . S. C., as second class matter. _ < CIRCULATION 2.325. ! " ( Notice Subscribers, , A Blue X on your paper denotes vou , are in arrears. A Red X shows that , your subscriptian expires in the issue crossed. 1 . ( 1 Columbians subscribed more than } $85,000 last week for the building of a ] new Y. M. C. A. building. Columbia < don'i do things by halves. 1 _____? There is general relief among all 3 classes since the gentle showers have ? fallen, and the farmers are working now a* never before this season. 1 The prospects are bright for a large c fruit crop and blackberries will be ( plentiful. t I On next Saturday the different dem- e ocratic clubs in the county will meet ^ for the purpose of reorganizing and c electing delegates to the county con- y vention, which meets at the court j house on Monday, the 2nd of May. a It is highly important that these club s meetings be well attended, and we ? would urge the democrats to turnout j. in large numbers?. ===== E Since talking with many people of ? . XsTew Brookland we have the assurance s that these people do not want to leave is Lexington, provided some plan can be ^ devised-to secure free bridges, and we .. hope that something will be done in cthe near future to assure the people of e this section that Lexington will do li n part as a whole. Free bridges are w v . what these people want?and free u bridges they are going to have. tl A Lexington is the best county in South Carolina and her citizens have a bright future before them. With prospects for good roads in every m nook and corner of the county at no distant day and for free bridges across ^ the Broad, Saluda and Congaree riv- 0] ers, our people have every reason to w feel proud of the strides we are mak- ^ ing. Let everybody put their shoul- ** ders to tho wheel and work for the st greater upbuilding of our county. w \ w . We print an interesting commnnica- p( lion from our old friend, Col. .D. J. D ' Xuotts, in this issue. Col. Knotts is ^ thoroughIv familiar with present con , ditions and what he has to say will ci prove most interesting to all of our al readers. His idea of freeing the bridges is indeed a most plausible one, and we see no reason why it should ec not be adopted. Everybody knows h< that Lexington is the be: t county in ^ the State without exception, and the fr day is past for dragging along just sp any old fashion. Some steps should ^ be taken at once to check the fever of jjj unrest among the people of Brookland f0 and lower Fork. We agree with Col. bi Knotts that the matter has been allowed to stand too long now; but it is better to start late t an never. We hi are just as able and just as capable of taking care of these peoples' .interests ^ as is Richland and we ar j going to do hi it?and do it now. ei fa 1; \ subscriber called at our office a at ott r\y focrr\ qnrS r?r"(Sp-rorS hia r*n r?pr t. h . UO?J V* V Ut^V UUV4 ?'AV?V4VV? J 'M|#VA w*. . stopped because he found a "big red . cross" on it last week, notifying him that his subsciiption had expired. It has bee a our custom for many years la t.)do this, and since the new law went lo into effect prohibiting publishers from C< mailing papers to subscribers who are se in arrears for more than one year, we p< are more particular than ever. Had in -we failed to notiiy this subscriber that E L-his time was about to expire and ti stopped his paper, it goes without si saying that he would have become equally as enraged. No subscriber h has a right to get mad because he re- P ceives a red cross on his paper; we ti rare hound to abide by, and adhere to, the postal laws, and this is the easiest - - ? -- j _ r_ and quietest way to remina a buuscriber that his time is out. Happily, a The Dispatch has but few subscribers J - who become angered at the "big red t < cro89." J ______ t The candidates are coming out thick g and fast for the position of Mayor and t Commissioners of the City of Colum- j. bia, and there is a lot of "big timber" {J to select from. And this i9 indeed gratifying to those of us who live so near the capital of the State and who have the interest of the city at heart, i for, if there ever was a lime when j Columbia needed big men to manage } its affairs that time is now. There is j so much available timber to select from that were we permitted to vote ia the coming election, ve would not know how to cast our ballots, and would almost be contented t > close v our eyes and make a draw. Just at i this time all eyes are turned on Co- c lumbia and everybody will watch the * >utcome of the new form of govern- , ? nentwifch increased interest. r Bat, after all, the success of the ;iby will depend largely upon its police department, and right at this jtage of tne game , we want to say ;hat the new officials, whoever they r nay be. can do no better%ct. than to a retain Chief Cathcart in his present position. True, he may have won the mmity of many of his continued and ? persistent eirorts to eniorue mc <jilj a laws, but an> man who tries to do his c luty in this particular, like he and his c 30-officials and able police force, will, a unquestionably, have the ill will of e law-breakers. There is no more hightoned gentleman anywhere than Capt. Dlint Cathcart. He is gentle, yet determined and brave, and knows do nan or set of men in the discharge of r Pis official duties, and this is the kind 2 of man a city like Columbia needs at e the head of its police department. ^ Rules Governing Aurard of Ridgeli Prise. It has already been announced that Dr. E. C. Ridgell's prize of five (?5.00) lollars will be given to some industri- E >us and intelligent girl of this county 1 >n June 1,1910. But I will state again hat all girls who are attending the jublic schools, or have attended, are jligible to compete for the prize. I ie ? no reason why they all should not >ecome interested in the subject and n lo all they could to be the victor; for, a yhile we all may be industrious and ntel'igent, vet in this day and time it ' s necessary that we should put forth ^ .11 our efforts to reach the goal. The ti ubject i9 quite easy and extremely ineresting. So, give it a trial and bet- _ er yourselves to the extent of ?5.00 in .nowledge and money. The prize will be awarded by a com nifctee of three to he selected later n nd it will be well for all competitors 0 note that composition will be conidered in grading the essays. That r( j, the judges will consider writing, C rhich must be original, spelling, punc- 2i nation and especially thought. In order to be fair to all I have deided that competitors must sign their ssays with numbers and send me leir names corresponding to their umbers on another paper. Names ^ 'ill be withheld ^from the committee 1( ntil the decision is rendered. Cut lis out for reference. al A. D. Martin, C .pril 18, 1910. Co. Supt. Ed. Negro Terrifies Community. A crazy negro, whose identity is a tystery, terrified the entire communi7 a few miles north of Lexington last m eek, and for several days the situaon was intense. Appearing at first re ae house and then another, the negro ould ask for something to eat and at ie same time request that he be allow- cc 1 to cut and bring in wood in com- n< station for it. In nearly every in- m ance he would scare some of the ome? .folk by his strange actions. *? On Wednesday the unknown negro tii as hunted for all day long by a large isse headed by Sheriff Corley and _ eputy Sheriff Miller, both of whom ave the reputation of being expert :an-hunters, but in this instance they ere baffled by the cunning of the m azy man. All day long they hunted, gs ; times being within a few hundred irds of the man and at no time not p >rer fifteen or twenty minutes behind g8 im. Finally the chase was abandon- m' 1. and everybody returned to their te Dines. Late in the evening, however, [ le negro showed up at the home of r. Isaiah Lindler, about five miles om Lexington. He was allowed to >end the night theie and all next day. 1 n Friday morning the officers were jc )tified by 'phone that the unknown ?gro was on hand, and they made Al r the scene at once. The negro was af ought to jail, where he was kept unl Monday when he was taken to the Dspital for the insane. Where the negro came from or what s name is seems to be a mystery as jep*as the ocean. He could not give ly satisfactory statement as to his wi ime or anything that would lead to cr s identity. ' t The Deople of the community, how- P* ?er, are very much elated over the ,ct that the man has been captured id placed where he can do no fur- ' ier harm. ra Cooper Pardoned. The Supreme court of Tennessee ? st week affirmed the decision of the wer court in the case of Duncan B. nnnor in whinh t.hft defendant, was ^ mtenced to a term of 20 year9 in the in 3nifcentiary for complicity in the killg of ^former United States Senator _ . W..Carmack, and granted a new ial to Robin Cooper, who did the looting. w Immediatel}7 after the decision of ?. igher court wa9 made known, Gov. atterson issued a full and uncondional pardon to D. B. Cooper. The Lyric. The Lyric theatre, in Columbia, has very interesting and entertaining rogramme for tne entire week. A pecial feature, and one which is at- , racting wide attention is the new uoving pictures, this feature alone >eing worth many times the price of idmission, besides the vaudeville acts re high class and entertaining, and ho management is to be congratuated upon such fine programmes, ["here is no better place to spend an jvening in fun and amusement. tfegro Indicted For Murder. Augusta, Ga;, April 18.?John Maths, a negro, was indicted by the grand ury this afternoon for the murder of Or. C. W. Hickman on February 4. rhe case goes to trial at the present ;erm of court. FOB SALE Two and one-half miles from the iity of Columbia, 1 3-4 acres of land, vith 4-room dwelling and outbuild* ngs: a good store and good stand ;n Garner's Ferry road. Will be sold it a bargain. Sale positive. Apply to rV. C. SHULL, on the place. It 1 M teraocrai (Ms to Meet1 Lcxir.gtcn Scnocratis Club. The members of Lexington Dcmoratic Club are hereby requested to eel a:, the court house on Saturday .fternoor., April 23. at 3:30 o'clock. D. F. Efird, president. Frank W. Sbealy, Sec. Black Creek Club Voters of Black Creek Demotratic Club will meet at A. R. Rish >ld place, Saturday, April 23rd, 1910, it 3 o'clock p. m. All voters are tarnestly requested to be present. W. A. RISK. Ballentine Club. The Ballentine Democratic Club will neet at Ballentine on Saturday, April 3rd, at 4 p. m., to reorganize and (lect delegates to the County Convenion. JAS. W. SHEALY, Secretary. Gilbert Club The members of the Gilbert Demcratic Club are hereby requested to aeet at Gilbert on Saturday afternoon, tpril 23rd, at 4 o'clock. P. H. CRAPS, Pres. Pelion Club The'Pelion Democratic Club will leet at Pelion on Saturday, April 23, t 4 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of sorganizing and to elect delegates to ie County Convention. A full atmdance is requested. D. R. KNEECE, Pres, Sandy Run Club Sandy Run Democratic Club will leet at Oak Grove academy, Sattirav. Anril 23, at 4 o'clock p. m., to sorganize and elect delegates to the ounty Convention on Monday, May id. A full attendance is desired. N. B, WANNAMAKER, Pres. Edmund Club The Edmund Democratic club will leet at Edmund. Saturday, April 23, )10, for the purpose of reorganizing nd eleeting delegates to the County onvention. G. W. REEDER, President. St. Matthews Club St. Matthews Democratic club will eet at the school house next Saturly, April 23, at 4 o'clock p. m. to sorganize and elect delegates to atnd the County Convention, which )nvene9 at Lexington C. H., May 2, jxt, and to transact all other various alters of business that will come here the club. A good attendance is ged. C. P. McCaitha, Pre9. W. H. Keisler, Sec. Batesburg Club The Batesburg Democratic club will eet at Citizens Bank. Batesburg, iturday, April 23rd, at 2 p. m., pur >9e of reorganization, electing deletes to County convention and a ember of County executive commite. By order of President. J. M. MALPASS, Sec. Congaree Club The members of Congaree Demcratclub are requested to meet at the -mory Hall, Brookland, on Saturday ternoon, April 23rd, at 3:30 o'clock. Jos. S. Gunnell, Pres. J. O. Lybrand, Sec. Spring Hill Cluh The Spring Hill Democratic club 11 meet Saturday, April 23, 1010, in >ring Hill school house at 2 o'clock ni. J. W. EARGLE. The Hilton Club The Hilton Democratic club will j eet at Hilton, Saturday, April 23, 3:30 o'clock p. m. J. C. FULMER, Pres. Hollow Creek Club, Wo. 1 Hollow Creek Democratic club No. will meet at its usual place of raeetg oil next Saturday, April 23rd. G. A. Kaminer, Pres. C. H. Livingston, Sec. Piatt Springs Club The Piatt Springs Democratic club ill meet at Gaston school house, iturday, April 23, at 3 p. m., for the A Ci T? j_t_: livery uiiiig nuw pi your needs. Now we exl EARLY SPRING W] run from 15c to 50c a y WHITE GOODS?T1 variety. Prices very low CLOTHING?We sh range from $2.00 to $1 LOW SHOES?We; of our shoes goes out of 1 and Craddock's long wea We are prepared for RIIiEl Meet Me At Tapp's. WKES2 If* G0U V In the Ready-to-W< Lingerie dresses are going ever this season, and we have s line for you to choose from. Y and a pleasing design, and the ] we can please you in that, too. in order to appreciate the value; Taffetta Silk Ju A special line is being sho you, each $7.98. We are showing a new line and colors, made up in the m of strictly dependable materia Fashionabl We have them in many sty receiving new lines every fev line of attractive low priced \ Tailored Liner Wp Vmvp n suit in Linen thj style and price. We are offe suits?a line that should sell ; Seperate We have them in Duck splendid fashionable design a of dependable materials, wide MILLIE Our showing of Millinery c< ionable shapes, designs and a leading millinery authority of ORDER B We prepay mail, express or freight on ped to any point within a radius of 600 dq The Jas. L. 1638 to 1646 Main Street purpose of reorganizing and electing delegates to County convention. All members are earnestly requested to attend. G. W. Ponnd, Pres. ~ " -r-r ? U. fi. Jtiarney, oec. Lower Fork Club The Lower Fork Democratic club will meet at St. Andrew's schoolhouse, Saturday, April 23rd, at 1:30 p. m., t? elect officers and delegates to the _ County convention. ^ J. S. HUFFMAN, Ex. Com. Delingo Club The Delingo Democratic club will meet on Saturday, April 23rd, at 4 o'clock p. m., to reorganize and elect delegates to County convention. j D. PICKENS ROOF, Pres. j I Samaria. | S The members of Samaria Democrat- r ie club are requested to meet at Samaria on SiHirday, 23rd of April, at 3 I p. m., for the purpose of reorganizing . and electing delegates to the county convention. O. C. Boatwright, Secretary. ~ I Piney Woods. s f In obedience to the call of the conn- e ty chairman Piney Woods Democratic 9 Club will meet Saturday, April 23rd, ? at 4 p.m., at Piney Woods Schotl j House for the purpose of reorganizing, f A. S. FRICK, Pres. d C. S. MATHIAS, Secy. { t 1 ?MW????M?^ < ftLL Q )ints to the new season, the time tend you an invitation to visit us EAR?We show everything new ard. lis is one of our best department! . We ask your careful inspectic r\-\xr o linp nf men's and bovs' clot U ?V CC JlllAV V/* 7.00. are selecting only the line that b he house with a guarantee. Asl r for ladies and children, you this spring and ask you to { IT SWANSEA, JMBSA, S? C. Meet Me At Tapp's j ^ UOS S? | ak. I ear Department. j to be more oouoular than \ 11 t [elected a most comprehensive j ou will find your size here ] Drice range is so wide that ] You must see this showing j s offered. j mper Dresses. I wn here that will please \ i of Silk Dresses in black I ost up-to-date manner and \ lis, at, each $15 and $20. i e Waists ! les and materials and are J j days. We are showing a ! Vaistsat 50c, 68c, $1.00 j ?? < i Coat Suits. 1 it will please you in both j ring a special line of these J at $10, for, the suit $6.98. | Skirts j , Linen, Wool and Galatea; < nd workmanship and made j i range of style andjabrics. | 1ERY I omprises all the most fash- | olors as approved by the this country. J j Y MAIL. ] < all purchases of ?5.00 or more ship- j dies of Columbia. < ( Tapp Co., Columbia, S. C. j HARNESS : 1 < ??????- < I carry a full line of home- < made HARNESS, FARM ! GEARS, such as traces, j hames, bridles, coilars, etc. J lepair Work a Specialty. j Tf vnn r>A*a<l nnvfhin<r in 2 ~ & ... J j this line, see me before you < buy. I guarantee to please j in every transaction. I E. A. Fellers, ? 133 Serials St. Columbia, S, C. 5M9LIM 09TT0N SOHOQL n 7 East Trade St. Charlotte, N. C. Wanted Men to increase their earn- ai ngs, by learning the cotton business n our sample rooms. We teach gradng. averaging, shipping, buying and " elling cotton, American and Liver- ^ >ool classification. Great demand for nen in the cotton belt, who undertaud the cotton business. We guarmtee to learn any one with ordinal A >ye9ight in 30 days. Our sample room aj n charge of an expert in the cotton e< tusiness. Write for terms and en- fe lorsements from former students. 9J ilnter now, and make your contract ei or next season. is here. We are ready with ou and inspect our large showinj in silk finished cloths in all the 3. We are very strong in style >n. Always delighted to show y hing that cannot be excelled ias the best satisfaction to our i for any of these brands: Brow] jive us your patronage. s. c. Alfred J. Fox,! ' ) > Real Estate j and Insurant, \ , > LEXINGTON, - S. C. j > FOR SALE ! 135 % acres, 14 miles from Gil- [ beri, enough timber to build > dwelling and outhouses, plenty | water. j 235 acres, 31 miles from Ed- [ mund, plenty oak and tie timber. \ One lot 84x200 with 4-room 1 cottage frontiug on Hill street \ and Summerland ave, in town of > Batesburg, S. C. [ 1 8 h. p. engine and boiler, 1 [ 50 saw gin, conenser and press, 1 \ thresher No. 3. [ 105 acres 4 miles from Steed- [ man, 30 acres open land, 5rcom > dwelling. > 72 acres near Styx on Southern J railway company, 30 acres in ul- > tivation, 3 room house, deep well > and good orchard. [ One-half acre lot in Lexington, > 3 room dwelling. > 29 4-10 acres near Lexington, * timbered. acres near Saxe-Gotha > mills, 6 room dwelling, outbuild- | ing. good orchard, plenty water. > 194 acres near S axe Gotha Mills > 105 acres one mile from Lexing- [ ton depot; 75 acres cleared; young > orchard; creek runs through > place; fruit never fails. | 20 acres near Lexington. > One lot in town of Lexington. | !/ ** r\T\ \foin cfrot.t r\f T .nv- 9 VUC J.V/U UJU XUU/JU VX XJVA" | ? ington; good building. > 45 acres,3 miles from Lexington, > 9 acres open land. Plenty water. [ 3 acres, good dwelling near > Lexington. > 87 acres, 2 miles from Macedon, | 22 acres open land, new barn, > enough lumber on ground to > build 4 room dwelling, clay soil. [ 100 acres, I?, miles from Maced- > on, 30 acres open land, some pine > timber, plenty water, nearly all \ clay soil. \ 79 acres, 11 miles from Maced- > on, 36 acres open land, 4 room [ dwelling, barn and stables, good > pasture and plenty water, gray > soil. [ One No. 3 J. C. Steele brick mill > 280 acres four miles from > Steedman on Black Creek. [ I AT | THE HOME ! J NATIOHAL BANC, j 7\<?yi no-trm. s. n It! ? ' - I ' > I mauaiiy^j?wnm J The American Live Stock ! 1 Insurance Company j Insures Horses, Mules and | Cattle against Fire, Lightning, > Accident and Sickness. For [ rates apply to [ ALFRED J. FOX, j Lexington, S. C. j IHEB.WRIGH7 AND BLACKSMITH We are prepared to do any kind of ?pair work on buggies, and wagons, lbber tires put on in short notice. Horseshoeing a Specialty, We solicit a share of your patronage ad guarantee satisfaction. J. E. RAWL & COMPANY. ft Rawl Old Stand. Lexington, S. C. Sewing Machines. The Champion New Home, New ? crae ana orner new improvea rop head machines; nicely finishi in oak; easy running and per- a >ct 9ewing; fully guaranteed; for \ lie at factory prices for cash, or on asy payments, at The Bazaar, ti Rice B. Harman r new stock to supply g of up-to-date goods. - t 1 1 leading shades, prices s, showing an endless ou. in these parts. Prices best trade. Every pair n's, for men; Godman : ?A WT riTW?? :ros., I