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The Lexington Dispatch ! * v i 'f " ' ' Wednesday, JUNE 7,1911. '0 5?. Harm as, Editor and Publisher II D. R. Hxx,tiwanqee, Assistant Editor. : '. ' Entered 9it the Post Office at Lexington. | * & C., a& second class matter. \ V - ^4 - * v . ? ' , ' * - -i '- J-. ' = CIRCULATION 2,327. . Notieo Subscribers, A Bed X on your paper denotes your I subscription expires in the issue crossed. A Blue X shows that you are in arrears*. Please make settlement. ?0*Those subscribers who are in ' ?S-3 iV.f arrears will pieaae oear iXl 1UXUU luau I the printer is everii need of his does, and thafcwe will appreciate an early - remittance. : , r. a/j i ' " 1' ' ' Shoot Luke or give up your gun. /? ' ' V.'\ f ... * f AUtogether for that. new school building. \ HpA u x v ^ . 4 . NOwJor a modem school building The graduating days are here'; now for the honeymoons. <- : \ I Ohly a very rich man can afford to &? fcave things given to him. >. 5.^ < /? : . .} ( ' 1/ '* ' How about a joint debate between the Hon. Goleman L. Blease and Col. Thomas B. Felder as the chief afetrac fcion at our county fair in.October? f Col. ThosMJ. Folder seems to have wrif^hAn the first chapter of his book on the Hon. Coleman L. Biea&e, governor of South Carolina. Let them > eome along, one at la time, Colonel; they will last longer. ' .. ====r ^ We were exceedingly fortunate to, <9>e placed in the hands of Mr. A. L. KUnebnthe tutomobile trip, around Columbia last week. He is a clever 0' youog gentleman, ha? a fine car and , dcnows how to operate it. ===== V'< ? - " ' It is 1'up to" , Governor Blease tof turn loose some more evidence from I 'that "mountain of sand.*' Injthe JS,: " .name of South Carolini, It U h^&ed that the Governor will, be able to dear himself of the grave: accusations If; ' -that have been made against him. % r , = Kt ? 'jfcf ' - V - , - i- > ilt seem: to us?and we believe that'thejHJople of the entire state will agre^pith as?that it is getting high time that the affairs of the ?State- dis '' pensary, long since dead, should be wosod*up. There is nothing but shame and disgrace wrapped up in the whole business and the jnore it if nnravaled the stronger the stench. fla (he name of common decency and mdt iPMpoct?for the -good of South I -Carolina?let's have an end to the natter and torn onr beads to the <eaafcin bn effort to redeem., jthe . State fa the eyoeof the people the country , over.. ; BetterSchool Building Needed for Lexington. If there is one thing that Lexington areedto more than anything else it is a. ' .7 nadera school bailding. The present building is not ia keeping with the j sebaai itself, neither is it in keeping vriftfetfeat progressive spirit which is :v no manifest in other communities. What this district needs is first a "2-mill tax levy fer school purposes.' Nearly every town in the State, many r!: y". M them of much le9s proportions than .Lexington, have already voted for a 2-mill tax for school purposes. If tliis tax should be-voted the district could secure, we are^told, from the State the nti4 ottj-tp in tho ^ia. 3UUI Ui T'JW, Oi^a ... ?.? / trict, and all students of the c.ounty who could enter the high school, ,could receive an education absolutely free of charge. That we have one of the wery best-schools in the State no one <can deny; that we have, the facilities f i with which t?<make it a still greater school, no one can deny. What inducements, from an educational point -of view, are we holding out to those who would like to come to our town 1 to educate their children? Are we not -in position to offer ss great inducements as other towns in this particular? The present building is not adequate to accommodate the children who now attend; that is, it is not large enough 10 meet the demands of the * growing popularity of the institute. ' Realizing this, what encouragement are we giving our teachers? What are they to expect? Can we afford to ?it idly by and see other sections coming to the front, making improvement after improvement in their schools, and we ourselves make no effort to better our school? "Now is the time for the people to gei together and dis- 1 cuss this all-important question. There should be a public meeting of ] our citizens, called for ihi specific \ i .? purpose of discussing the proposition j l in a business-like manner. By all < means let us vote a 2-mill. levy for < school purposes?the new building c will follow. Let us act cow. I j Ntwspapers in Trouble With Postal Authorities. The following taken from the Publisher's Auxiliary, a newspaper for newspaper people will more fully explain to our subscribers why it is imperative that The Index discontinue sending the paper to every subscriber who is 12 months or more in arrears on subscription: The Index does not have many names on its subscription list that j would come under this head,Tint'there are some.. The Inde^ would like to accommodate all these as long as they -feel they should-.be accommodated, but the rule of the Post Office Depart> ment must be observed* For the sake of accommodation, do not ask us to .-carry your name any longer. Come and make some arrangements about it. Special agents of the postoffice department are traveling around the country dropping. into newspaper of? flees when least expected to * examine subscription lists, to ascertain if the regulations requiring payment in ad, vance is being observed. Several newspapers bave been in trouble, and here i9 a story told, by the Des Moines Capital': "- -liv ' ^ 'Editor Fay, of Lyons, Iowa, has been called/ to Washington city because his subscription list is not as well payed np as the law requires. He will have to explain to the government officials why he has not compelled his subscribers to pay up according to the postal rules. It seems a little tough that country editors, have to be hauled np before the government under the charge of violating the Federal laws just because they do not eternally keep dunning their subscribers for the small sum they owe on subscriptions, but it is like the end of the world; no one knows when it comorid an tnnTFPfh link nrhak day the inspector may pop in and ask to see his list. And if too many subscribers are behind on this paper, it mean3 trouble with the government. It puts the editor in such a shape that he is compelled to force his subscriptions unless he has an unusually prompt paying list of subscriber^." The See, a. newspaper published at Jefferson has been jerked up. This is what the editor said about it: "The Bee this morning received its first official summons from the pcstoffic3 department to conform with the ruling which requires the pay in advance. We can no longer send the paper to delinquents, no matter how willing, we,. may be to accommodate them. We sometime^ question the right of. Uncle $am to interfere in the conduct of legitimate business and 8 iy we shall pot extend credit if we want to, but whether right or wrong, we must conform to the regulation. It certainly will distress us greatly to cot off good and long time patrons who we know intend to pay, but are careless about the matter, and if such really want "the Bee, we know that they wilL come -to oar assistance - and .relieve us of tbir embarrassment. . "It is a very dangerous business for a newspaper mm to send papers to subscribers who are in arrears. "To be deprived of second class, privileges, which is the penalty of non-compliance with the ruling,; puts a newspaper ont of business, for the expense of putting a one cent stamp on every paper mailed amounts to more than the profits on tbe entire subscription business, to say nothing of the increased amount of labor which is acquired in affixing the stamps."? Gre snwood Index. The same postal rules and regulations tbafc applies to the above newspapers applies to The Dispatch. We dislike to cut iauybody from our list, but we cannot afiord to violate the postal laws. The Press Meeting. Tne South Carolina Pr-s< Association mot in til p. nitv of Co nmhia. last, week, convening in the rooms of the Colonia, Columbia's handsome tourist hotel, on Wednesday night. The first session was devoted entirely to the addresses of welcome by Mayor Gibbes, President Herbert of the Chamber of Commerce; to the response by W H. Hallace, of the Newberry Observer, and to the reading of the report of President Kohn. Thursday morniug there was a business session, and at 2 o'clock a barbecue served at R dgevcood. This was in charge of that prince of good fellows, A. Hamilton Seats, of The State, and a most excellent dinner was served. In the afternoon the members of the press witnessed the ball game as the guest of the Columbia Baseball association. On Friday after the close of business the feature of the day was the automobile drive around the city. To those who had never seen (*olum- * bia before, this trip was especially i pleasing. At the farm of Mr. A. E. Gonzales a rest was taken and delightful refreshments were served. Thiols me of the most ideal farms in the jountry. Here the editors saw, many >f them for the first time, a steam1 )low in operation. The reception acii' ' corded the editor* and the courtesies extended by Mr. Ambroze Gonzales will never be forgotten. In the afternoon the party again visited the baseball grounds at the invitation of the Columbia Baseball Club. y In the evening, at 8:30, in the opera house, Woodrow Wilson, president of New Jersey, a former Columbian, delivered the annual address before the press association. This was followed by a reception tendered Governor Wilson and the members of the press association in the beautiful gardens of the College for Wsmen. This was perhaps the most brilliant reception ever held in the city. This was in charge of a committee of ladies, and tpo much credit cannot be given them for the delightful manner in -which they received the members, of the press. This ended the session, and a great many of the members left on Saturday afternoon for Charleston, where they sailed on Sunday at 1 o'clock for a ten days' trip to New York. Prof. Cyrus L. Shealy to Go to Walterboro. ? .* r% ' * . t. ' ,, Prof. Cyrus Shealy, has just been notified of his election to the superfhtendency of the Waterboro High School, of Waterboro, S, C. This is a decided promotion and, coming as it does, entirely unsought, is a distinct compliment to hi9 ability. Mr. Shealy entered the University of South Carolina in the fall of 1904 and graduated with high honors m 1908. Before graduation he was elected principal of the Camden Grammar School, a position he has filled with eminent satisfaction for three years, as is evidenced by the fact that he was re-elected for a fourth .term. Prof. Shealy is only 27 years of age. He i9 a son of Mrs. E. L. Shealy, of Summit, and a brother of Hon. Frank W. Shealy, Lexington's popular and efficient clerk of the court. !V^r. Shealy will remain in Lexington for a few weeks prior to going to Wa'terbcro. A man must learn to hold liis tongue if he wouldchold his own. 11 lUiiuai . ^ , 1704-1706 Main SL, Spring Sale < Clothing For Men, ' (Jet ready and don't dela is fall to overflowing with o South Carolina. If yon are i just drop in and see this flne your expectations. Grand lot of Fine Hats fr Hat. For this Sale we offer Trimmed at $1:98 and $2.9i Hats for the Children 25c an Clothing 50 Fine all Wool Suits for tl all Wool hard finish and w 50 fine Blue Imperial Serges ity, all wool, the $17.00 kii 100 pairs $4.00 all Wool Par They are extra fine. 100 Boys' Suits all Wool, 2 ] each Suit, the Suit at only 100 Boys' Suits, extra fine qi 17 years, big value for $7 Boys' Sepai 200 pairs Bloomer Pants, siz at per pair Dress Goods The best values and most de here. Uur Jacquard and Ja] the yard. 10 pes. Turkish Pongee the i ever sold, 26 inches wide, out, regular price $1.00, 0] See us .for your wants in A Rugs. Write for Samples ai 1 5000 yards of Fruit of the Lc Long Cloth for this sale at Ready-to-Waer In Linen, Lingerie, Foulards A full line Dresses for the litl - at 5< FITZMAl 1704-1706 Main Street, ' . , Alfred J. Fox, REAL ESP ID INSURANCE LEXINGTON, - S. C. For Sale. 103 acres o miles from Ga9ton, 30 acres in cultivation, gray soil, some pine timber. 11 acres on the Augusta road 2 miles from Lexington, 8 acres cleared, 3 room cottage. 140 acres near Macedon, 22 acres open land, Price $7.00. One lot in Batesburg 84x200 feet, ! 4 room cottage. 275 acres 3 miles from Pelion, 50 acres in cultivation,' 4 room dwelling, a barn and stables, plenty water?Price $1200. 110 acres 5 miles from Lexington, 40 acres in cultivation, 7. room, dwelling, barn and stables, plenty water, near church and school, R. F. D., telephone. 96 acres 2 1-2 miles from Lexington on the two north road. 97 acres near Lexington. 71 acres 3 miles from Swansea, 40 acres in cultivation. 4-room dwelling, plenty water, land good for cotton and grain. 162 K acres 5 miles from Steedman, 25 acres open land, 4-room I dwelling, a barn and stables, I plenty water, gray 9oil. I . Write or call to see me AT THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, Lexington, S. C. 1 r j t urice's, I Columbia, S. C. I of Millinery. I Boys and Youths. I y. Come to the store that I ne of The Best Stocks in I n Columbia atany time, I display at prices far below I om,h 50c Sailor to a $10.00 I a Special Lot of Fine Hats I 3 each. Grand -display of I dnp. . I 1 Sale. I lis Sale at $8.50 I rorth $15.00. I a very fine qual- I n/i Anlxr 9, | LlVl, W11XJ f_ its at only $2.75 I 3airs pants with I $3.98 I uality, sizes up to I .00, each only $5.50 R ate Pants. es up to 17 years 50 and 75c and $1.00 and Silks. pen dab Vp goods ever seen ponica Siks at only 25c 4 :inest '^"ess Fabric y^M&n't wear it nlyHP* % 85c rt j?ares, Mattings and id ^Bes. Androscoggin lwd for $1.00 Bdies Suits. aMBfash Suits. , :le Girls up to 16 years Oc, and $1.00 to $3.00 JRICE'S | . Columbia, S. C. i Court Next Week. The ^regular June terra of Court will convene on Monday morning next, with C. J. Ramage, of Saluda, presiding, he having been requested to act as special Judge instead of Judge Klugli, who is not physically able to be on the bench. The docket is a heavy one, but it is not thought that the court will last over three or four days. Thdre will bo no civil court at this on account of the busy season with the farmers. This was decided at a meeting of the bar association on Friday. The following gentleman have been drawn to serve as jurors for the first week: Thomas Ferrell, , .. H. J. S trickling, Frank Son, ' " f George W. Pound, Ed Risinger, F.M.Hodge, * I H. Frank Kyzer, E. F. Bonknight, Moses K Jefcoat, Noah W. Lindler, r?. R. W. M. Eleazer, r1 J. Andrew Frick, J. B. Holman, Charlie T. Corley, Simeon R. Keisler, - i A real bargain in an up-to-date Go-Cart of best material only Jp ^ Made of best grade of reed, Strong and Du rable: Large 10" rubber tired wheels.^ It's a Beauty. The Lion Fu "THE HOME OF QUA] 1426 Main Columbia, .CASE All! CASE AUTC BUILT WITH FAMOl ?The Silent Write for Catalog i The National Motor 8 Box 273, Aiken, Saml. E: Wiggers, Warren C. Weed, James M. Barrs, C. West Caughman, L. F. Price, M. Gary Caughman, Saml. J. Sease, J. Furraan Hutto, Fred A. Hegman, George Jefcoat, Levi L. Brown, J. Simon Caughman, , George LeFevre, John Haywood, Luther CrapB, Joseph F. Fallaw, Jesse M. Malpas, Geo. W. Wessinger, W. B. Rast, > Joe. Andrew Koon, Jacob T. Miller. A Peek Into His Pocket would show the box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve that E. S. Loper, a carpenter of Marilla, N. Y., always carries." I have never had a cut, wound, bruise, or sore it would not soon ?eal," he writes. Greatest healer of burns, boils, scalds, chapped hands and lips, fever- " sores, skin-eruptions, eczema, corns . and piles, 25c. at All Druggists: He who lives upon hope will probably die-from starvation. (Q 48 What do you think of this Great Big Solid | Oak Dresser, well made, best material, all drawers without any catch. If you are in need of a Dresser this is your chance, - you cannot beat it. / . : Mirror measures 2(x^22 inches, best quality of French Plate, one inch bevel. REED ROCKERS Of best quality, for a Sacrifice, only / \ . . i , I lyliMriirffri This Great Big Willow Rocker we offer at a bargain. Well worth twice the ; price we are asking. rniture Co., ' LITY FURNITURE." i Street, - s. c n a n h 11 r n I ^MOBILES JS PIERCE ENGINE Wonder.? ? md Specifications. Auto Supply Company, South Carolina.