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Special Court To Try Prominent Odd Fellow. r Greenville, June 2.?A conference " will be held here tomorrow by Solicitor P- A. Bonham and trustees of the Odd Fellows' Orphan Home, relative to calling a special term of court for ' trying T. U. Vaughan, former superintendent of the orphanage, who is charged with committing an assault on one of the little orphan girls under -t his care, at the time ne was iu charge of the institution. The trustees state that they are in bo wise anxious to prejudice the case by wanting a special term of the court bat feel that the offence charged against Vanghan is so heioous the matter ought to be removed from the public's nostrils at the earliest possible * moment not only for the good of the Order, but for the benefit of society. Details of the charges preferred ', against Vaughan, not known before, have been divulged to The News and Conner correspondent. The warrant ahows that the young man is charged rwith not ond* but three offences; and not only is it alleged that he committed a criminal assault upon the person ofagirlnnder 11 years, bat he is r -charged with afterwards living in adultery with her and later administering to her certain treatment which relieved hc-r of a delicate physical condition. The trustees are holding in reserve, they say, evidence, which if given to the public would perhaps eclipse anything in the annals of crime in this entire country. While Vaughan is W charged with a.^saulung only one of the little girls, it is alleged that he Wionged five or six of his charges. Details of the lite he is said to have lived while in charge of the Orphan k Home cannot be published at this time, and perhaps can never be published. It is anthoratively stated that the f firm of McCullough, Martin & Blythe iwill represent the accused at his tria\ It is common talk that a fee of ?2,500 w*s necessary to retain counsel. There are friends and admirers of -' * -C r _ [the young man who positively reiuse to lead credence to the report of his "alleged coninct, and yet they recognize that the charges are preferred by sane, conservative and upright men and that the warrant was issued only after mature deliberation and confeionce on the part of the trustees. For seven years Vaugban was superintendent of the Orphan Home, He studied for the ministry at a local institution, later took .charge.of a- high . school in the npper part of the county, k and went from there to the OrphanL age. He is now assistant superintendVroto* the largest Sonday-school in the K city and teacher of a Bible class. V The matter has appalled the general p public and on ail sides men are heard I to say their minds canno t grasp the hmoousness of the accusations against ^^thisman, who has enjoyed the public's Hflj confidence for so many years. S Batesbnrg and Leesville Content to Stay. Although Norton W. 15 rooter or Uo^plumbia had announced several days ^Kagothat he would meet the people of the western portion of the county at ^ Sommerland on June 1 for the purpose JP*>f pushing the agitatipn of his scheme to consolidate the entire county of L Lexington to Richland or to talk over the proposition of forming a new coun ty oat of portions of Lexington, SaluHda and Aiken connties with Summer land as the county seat, less than half C a dozen people met him at the apm pointed honr Saturday. To be canoid J^abontit, there were no persons pres^^ent to help Mr. Brooker in bis great Undertaking. So little interest was manifested in the matter that not a single man from Batesburg attended? not even after Mr. Brooker had made a canvas of the town and had told the pleading citizens of his project. Ha The Dispatch's representative went to Batesburg Saturday for the purpose Ebof attending tbe meeting ana to ascer^Htain if possible the sentiment of the B community on tie proposed change. ^^Practically every man interviewed on the snbject, including the leading bus iness men of the town and a number K of farmers, was not interested in the Wf matter and left the impression that the people of that town and section are perfectly content to remain in Lexington. They have no idea of consolidating with Richland, and give but little credence to Mr. Brooker's scheme to form a new county. In fact, the Dannie of the two towns of Batesburg aid Leesvihe are so elated over the prospects of Having the new Lutheran college .-^r giris established within their borders, that they have but little time to discuss other matters at this time. They consider?and rightly so? iieir recent Victory in securing this college over several other places in the State, t ie gieite.-t boost that this prosperous section has ever known, and with one accord m- people of the two towns are working ha: moaiocsly together ti "make good" on their proposition. I Ha\e i cu paii lor your paptr ? I R. F. D's. Held Annual Meeting Thursday. The Lexington County Rural Letter Carriers' Association met in annual session last Thursday. While the attendance was not as large as had been hoped for, the meeting was one of the bestever held. The association was presided over by W. H. Hare, president# The assessment of the members was fixed as heretofore?50 cents for the county, 50 cents for the State, and 50 cents for the national association? $1.50 in all. It was agreed that all members whp are now in arrears be re-instated upon the payment of dues for the present year, all back dues to be eliminated. Those who wish to remain members of the association And who were not oresent at the meeting Thursday, as v rell as tnose who wish to join the association, are requested to send |1.50 to the secretary, W. H. Hare, Leosville, S. C., by June 15. Upon motion of J. H. Laird, of Pelion, the date of the annual meeting was changed from the 30th of May to the 22nd of February. The following delegates were elected to attend the State association, which meets in Chester from July 3-5: Thos. H. Wingard, of Lexington; J. H. Laird, of Pelion, and John C. Drafts, of Leesville. Alternates, G. Oiin Nunnamaker, of Irmo; W. H. Hare and H. D. Crosson, of Leesville. Officers for the next year were chosen as follow: President, J. E. B. McOartha, Leesville; vice-president, A. E. Mariir, Gaston; secretary, W. H. Hare, Leesville; treasurer, E. E. Wingard, Lexington Mr. J. E. B. McCartha offered a resolution thanking the Lexington Dispatch for the liberal space given the association in the past. The resolution received a number of seconds and was unanimously adopted. At the conclusion of the business session a delightful barbecue was enjoyed by the members of the association and a number of their friends in the Ma-ionic building. This feature of the meeting was in charge of Mr. E. L. Wingard, who is an honorary member of the association, and he was % i _ n warmly congratulated Dy everyone present. The meats were prepared by Mr. Eli L. Corley, the well-known Lexington cuist. Woman's Building Rest Room. Colombia Record, Saturday. K All visitors arriving in Colombia will be attracted by the new sign to be hong Saturday in the waiting room of the noion station, worded as follows: "Woman's Building Rest Room, 1211 Lady street. Visitors Welcome. Bundles Checked Free. Information Given." ? Mothers of the gradoates of the colleges and oniversity who will be in the city to attend the commencements are given a special welcome to visit the rest room which they will find a quiet retreat, conveniently located jost onehalf block off Main street, next door to the Woman's Exchange. Hundreds of women from different parts of the State have visited the Rest Room during the pa9t week. Among the visitors were the twin - - ii n v baby sisters 01 tne ivusses uraig, who, while in the city for a day's shopping, left their precious charges in care of the competent maid at the rest room. The mother of the children is dead, and the babies are now cared for by the two girls who are only 13 and 16 years of age. By all four of the party the hospitality of the rest room wa9 sincerely appreciated. Another baby was left for several hours in care of the maid by a ladz from Charleston. The maid is an experienced nurse and the children were quit safe with her. Quite a number of Columbia college girls and members of the college faculty have made use of the rest room recently and many Columbians visit it frequently. One woman says she visits the room every day. No charges are made for the U9e of the rest room. Everything offered is absolutely free. Of course, however, voluntary contributions of money or articles really needed will be gratefully received. One of the visitors at the room this week was anxious to know if there was not a box somewhere to receive contributions from visitors. She wa9 one of those, she said, to whom it would be a pleasure to express gratitude in some practical way. The Woman's Bnik.ing committee are especially grateful to Mr. H. A. Tavlor, who has loaned all the furni ture in the room; to Mr. Jas. L. Tapp for a clock; Mr. B. Lucas Webb for free decoration; Rose Hill Green house for plants aDd flowers; Mr. George L. Baker for ice tickets; Dr. Bryan E. Miot for toilet supplies; Current Literature club $25; Columbia Ad. club $25; New Century club ?25; Mr. A. McP. Hamby ?15; unknown lady ?10. Toilet supplies and stationary have been furnished by the Woman's Building committee Debs has tokm up bis rsusl occnpa- j tion of luuniaj: for prisidci t. [ To The Readers Of The Lexington Dispatch. We are informed that Dr. Geo. R. Harding, the well known Painless Dentist, of Columbia, S. C., has fitted up a Travelling Moving Picture Exhibition. With a corps of people to help him in hi9 wonderful undertaking the old man will give Free Exhibitions of the finest and most instructive Pictures now on the market FREE. This is done to get the attention of the public, so as to talk to them on disease and cures, Hook Worm, Pellagra, Cancers, Tape Worms and the Pain . | * Dr. Ceo. R. Harding, | less extracting of teeth. He says he is after the truth and when found will explain it to the people. Too many fakers are coming to the state of South Carolina humbugging the uninformed and getting money that has been accumulated by good hearted people. Dr. Harding is well informed cn most any subject pertaining to human life. He will vi6itlexinton soon and will give the people a chance to hear him and see the moving pictures and have all kinds of dental work done Painless, also the extracting of teeth Painless. Due notice will be given in this paper when he will be at Lexington, 0. H., and Leesville, Lok out for him and don't fail to hear him as well ae to get some of his medicines, the great Hair Tonic?can be had at Harmon's Drug Store now as well as all of the other remedies. Order from the Murray Drug Co., Columbia, S. C. Miss Ellen Clocus. After an illness covering a period of nearly two years, during which tim2 she bore her suffering with wonderful fortitude, Miss Ellen Clocus died at her home in Irmo on Friday last. Miss Clocus was about 45 years of age and leaves several relatives. Her remains were laid to restf at St. Michael's Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. H. A. McCollough of Columbia, performing tho last sad rites. Death of Mrs. Wm. Sltirey. Mrs. William Shirey died at her home in the Saxe-Gotha mill village ? - * 1 4_ i?.11 ! *11 on Thursday nignt, ionuwmg an mness of one week. Her remains were laid to rest in the village cemetery on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the presence of a lar?e congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. A. R. Taylor. Mrs. Shirey was about 35 years of age, and leaves a devoted husband and several children to mourn her early demise. A woman of estimable character, she numbered her friends by the score, and she will be sorely missed. Baseball. The New Holland and San Dam ball teams crossed bats on the former's diamond last Saturday afternoon, resulting in a ^ ictory for New Holland by a frcore of 23 to 5. GREAT MASS OF PROOF Reports of 30,000 Cases of Kidney Trouble, Some of Them Lexington Cases. Each of some 6,000 newspapers of the United States is publishing from week to week, names of people in its particular neighborhood, who have used and recommended Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney backache, weak kidneys, bladder troubles and urinary disorders. This mass 01 proof includes over 30,000 testimonials. Lexington is no exception. Here is one of the Lexington cases. H. A. Howard, Lexington, S. O., says: "For eight or ten years I was afflicted with disordered kidneys and ^ ^ rvoi'na in f SUHGrCU 1% uca* J.i um paiuo AU niv small of my back. My back ached severely, I was tired and languid and often became nervous. Heachaches and dizzy spells were common and my sight was affected. The kidney secretions caused me no end of annoyance. Doan's Kidney I ills were finally brought to my attention and I procured a supply at the Kaufmann Drug Co. In a short time after I began their use I was relieved. I do not hesitate to rcecornmend Doan's Kidney Pills to my neighbors." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo4 York, sole agents for the United States Heme nhcr the name?-Doan's?and ta'-ic no other. Heavy Loss By Fire; Barn and Stables Burn. Between 12 and 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon fire destroyed the barn and stables and other outbuildings of Mr. j C. H. Roof, a prosperous and well-todo farmer living about six miles from j the court house. Three wagons, one t buggy, harness, gears, food, fertilizer, etc., were also destroyed, entailing a ( loss of about $1,500 with no insurance, j The origin of the fire is unknown. NOTICE. i The residents of Lexington are requested to clean up their premises at < once, especially all privies, on account i of fides. An officer of the town will I make an inspection within the next ^ ten days, and I hope he will not have to report anyone for failure to comply j with this request. \ E. P. DERRICK, M. D. Char. Board Health, June 5, 1912-2w Town of Lexington, j ' One Sale Monday. 3 There was only one sale Monday and that was in the case of J. C. Reynolds, of Swansea, bankrupt. Thirty-one acres of land near Swansea was sold by B. R. Cooner, trustee, to F. E. r Dreher and George R. Rembert, the f price being ?150. But few people at- i tended tht sale. r 1 Barbecue at White Rock. We will furnish a firstclass Barbecue at White Rock on the 20th day of July next. Speakers and candidates from Lexington and Richland counties C are invited to attend and discuss the ^ issues of the day. . W. R. METZ. i f 37p J. P. ADDY. I 4 Patrnni70 1 uii ygiifcy ? TRI-CO U) We desire you s ||| COUNTY FERTIL N territory who hav< I j and promise them wmm such goods as will JjT patronage and goo " yet had the pleasu extend our cordial ll. age. Our facilities foi s- surpassed. We 1: 2 Factory and now h vite your inquiries pervision is given guarantee goes wi REMEMBER ^ Qb Figure with us i H or small. We a est. I - The Bates J BATE MfiU/ 10 nun 10 and The Dispat tionery, Candida Work When Y< Know Paint. There's & paint education in this advertisement. Buy by the job not the gallon. Buy )y the paint put on; that's the job. The price of paint is so much a galon; that can't be helped, but amounts ;o nothing. The price of painting, is so much a lay; that can't be helped, but amounts :c nothing. Put them together. How can you lo it? T~ou,ve got to or los9 perhaps lalf of your money. Devoe, 10 gallons enough for the avsrage job; an average paint, 15. Now re ckon your costs. Count labor a dajf tor a gallon. Devoe 10 days; the other 15. Devoe about $50; the average paint ibout $70 or $80; the dearer the labor he bigger the difference, always that ivay. But that's for the job. How long s it going to last? One twice as long is the other. DEVOE ECaufmann Drug Co. sells it. Invitation. We acknowledge with pleasure the eeeipt of an invitation from our good riends, John R. W. Lindler and J. Joy WessingcT to attend the comnencement exercises of Clemson Colege from June 8 to 11. Barbecue at Chapin. I will give a fiist-class barbecue at lhapin on Thui s lay, July 4th. Douile match baseball game and other 1 -r-1 i _ _1 J eatures. r^veryooay coruiauy uiviLtJu. w-34 . A. B. Summer. M???agmiHMUUMB MH?WMi IBflMBBMMMMMnHnMMMMM tWHMtMHBOHMi nnBMBiBai Tiawmnriw *mmmmmBmmmmmmmmm MB tBHOHHOH DBHiniHBHMHHBHHBHIHi UNTY FERTILIi mi nsmmmmmmMmmmmmmHmmm?< ;hou!d hnow fully of the merii JZERS. To the hundreds of 3 used our Fertilizers we extei our best efforts to continue meet with their approval ar d will. To those with whom \ re of forming business relatior greeting and ask for a share < * manufacturing the best Fert lave just completed a large < lave a capacity of 250 tons a ; when we can serve you. Oi ooph trm nf Grinds manufact VUV" v.. J-) ith each sack sold. IE ARE MANUFACTURERS on yonr requirements whethei re satisfied we can make it burg Cottc Mm mm m n wm ;?BUKU, . . 2 ch Office is the pi ace to ites Cards and other Jobs :>u Want It and as You L\U THE CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Enrollment Over 800?Value of Property Over a Million and a Quarter?Ninety-four Teachers and Officers. Degree Courses Agriculture, Agriculture and Chemistry. Agriculture and Animal Indas try, Chemistry,' Mechanical ana .Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering. v Short Courses, One year course in Agriculture. Two year course in Textiles. Four weeks Winter Course in Cotton Grading. Four weeks Winter Course for Farmers. Cost. Cost per session of nine months inoluding all fees, heat, light, water board, laundry and the necessary uniforms $133 50. Tuition $10.00 additional. > SCOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS The College mainline 167 four year Agricultural and Textile Scholarships and 51 one-year Agricultural scholarships. Value of scolarships $100 per session and free tuition. (Students who have attended Clem-, son College or any other college or university, are not eligible for the scholarships unless there are no other eligible aDDlicants.) Scolarship and Entrance Examinations will be heid at the County Court House on July 12th 9. a, m. Next Session Opens Sept. 11, 1912 Write AT ONCE to W. M. Biggs, President, Clemson College, S. C., for catalog, scholarship blanks, etc. If you delay, you may be crowded out. W?1?B?BMW? 1 11 VHIBW If ERS. a , ts of THE TRI- . ft friends in our H) I ad our thanks ^ manufacturing id merit their CQ 1 ,ve have not as is, we desire to q" of their patron- ^2 ? 53 ilizers are inland up-to-date day. We in- jhh2 lr personal su- ^ ured, and our q 3 ?Not Jobbers. they are large g to your inter- ^ 5. C. L i have your Business StaPrinted. Prompt, Tasty :e It.