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? ?? ? ? A. Representative Newspaper Covers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Counties Like a Blanket. K VOL. XLHL LEXINGTON, S. C.. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1913. If, : I ! ! ilLUL'LL! ! ? ???, K-V . ' * . ' i * ?. .v * * Protecti< pr iti r . Those who keep their m( their nse, know positively that can get it when they want it. Many of our depositors h by consulting our officers whei offered by strangers. m* Managed by men who this bank offers the highest dej and invites YOU to become o THE HOME NZ LEXINGTON, ' Resources . ?? We Pay Interest on Sa 5 per cent Interest Pai ? f LET US HI r B E Autumn of life bring waste the Springtime of " save will surely fall a d< P failure. Begin now by openir us, and you will be pleas* can save for the 'Autumn We pay 4 per cent, en Sayings * !, iiiw ||, i ,| The Bank < | CAPITOL S20,000.00. W. H. WITT, PRES. R. L. LYBRANI ? Call at This And Let Us Present Called 'THINGS V is full of interesting erybody. TT TIT TO TIT TIT A T jj VAIAVAa rib II Columl 4=== BEFORE this BANK gM A NATIm it had to satisfy the U. S. Govo the'pro visions of the National J i with. i <s ~ , r livery since tnar ume irequeu; a ^ made by the^Government. Every time the Government car ment of the affairs of the PALM l lished in this paper. We want y yonjdo we believe you will make OUR BANK The Palmetto ' OF C0LT71 Whje Jones. President. 69696969S96969696S69?S69? 1 BROOKLA 2 New Brool X DIRE' *j J. G. Guigaard, E. W. ~ J R. N. Sean, Henry 8 A. D. Shull, L. S. k '? ADVISOR X Frank W. Shealy. James A w9e!S96Se9SS69eS?9?9e969S! G1 *W. S loao MAIN 8TREJ Solicits a Share >n TO Depositors )ney in this bank while it awaits no harm can come to it, and they tave beeD saved from serious losses 1 tempted to "invest" in schemes have made successes in business, rree of protection to its depositors, ae. l ITIONAL BANK s. c. . . $250,000.00. rings Accounts Quarterly. An ffirHflAo+afl ftf DftnAiit. HaHHHHMBHB XP YOU TO I G I N ;s only regret to those who | Sfouth. He who does not | 3ad leaf from the tree of | \/-f n nlionlrtnrr nn/iATirtf n/itVl r.' <X Vyiicorv.111^ a\j\^\J uui w x til , ed to learn how mnch you % of your life. | : Deposits, Compounder! Quarterly ? ! of Swansea, DEPOSITS $50,000.00 t' 3, VICE-PRES. B. E. CRAFT, CASHIER ? Bank | You with a Handy Book fORTH KNOWING." It and useful facts for evXOIff AX* BANK bia, S. C. -0 it's CHARTER and became SAL BANK rnment at Washington that all of ' inking Laws had been complied ..d rigid examinations have ^been s for a report, an accurate state \TT<J ^NATIONAL isAJNK. IS pub u to know all about us. When YOUR BANK National Bank, OIA, S. C. J. P. Mittskws. Cashier *fc*?SS9SS6SS96S6969SS69SS69 ND BANK \ (land, S. C. I CTOBS: I A >! ? rJ Miuii, o. A. uuignard g r Buff, F. L. Sandel E rrotti, P. J. Wessinger | Y BOARD: | .. Summerset, G. G. Moseley I w am mm M V* LudE MI U . IvIIOXTCSITOl ST, of Your Valued Pa 1 IM IBIltgBaWBPMKMHBgMBgDBHDSEaWroaMMBggE Legislature. Condensed from the News and Courier. There is every indication now that the General Assembly will adjourn next Saturday. Affairs in both houses are in fine shape and so far as can be seen new, nothing will likely occur to prevent ttie memoers returning nome on Washington's Birthday. Perhaps the most important action talren during the past week was the passage of the McCravey educational bill, and the adoption of the companion bill by Mr. Mitchum. These two measures look to the adoption of a compulsory education system more so than any others that have ever been adopted in this State and indicate a favor of the plan that was somewhat unexpected. Both of these measures have gone to the Senate, where they will probably be adopted. For some reason the people and the members of the General Assembly heretofore have obected to the use of the word "compulsory" and it has had a bad effect. It is likely that the word "compulsory" is ugly in that it indicates force and that has caused some opposition. BEFORE SENATE TUESDA?. The House bill will be taken up in the Senate by Tuesday and the understanding is that there will be some opposition to it. NO RATE FIGHT YET. When the session opened one of the prospective fights was on} the 2-cent rate bill, but it has not been mentioned in the House and very little has been said about it in the Senate. The general opinion is that the fight will be made on it in the Senate, if there 3hould be any fight. FATE OF WAREHOUSE BILL. This was the disposition of the warehouse bill, only that the House was the first to indicate its disapproval of the proposition. The plan outlined in the McLaurin-McQueen bill was continued until next session, which is a mild way of indicating that it is net particularly wanted. The difficulty about the proposition is that" the farmers, who are, of course, in the majority in the General Assemblj, are not disnosed to tax themselves 25 cents on each bale of cotton raised in this State. THE TAX QUESTION. The chances are that there will be nothing done with reference to the tax system. Mr. Belser, of Sumter, has a proposition contemplating the appointment of the assessors for each county, and if they are good men, as he proposes, it ought to accomplish some real good towards the readjustment of property values. APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES. The general appropriation bill and the supply bill have both been passed by the House and the general appropriation bill involved only a single roll call, and that was upon a $2,000 item, and involved no particular prin ciple. The appropriation bill carries slightly over $1)0,000 increase over last year's appropriation and this is provided for by the usual 5 % mill levy. To take care of the increase, which is under $100,000, the ordinary increase in values through new buildings and the increase of franchise tax by virtue cf new corporations, and the incidental payments to the State Treasurer are expected to be ample. The State has recently gotten a payment of $25,000 on account of the sale of the old dispensary property, which is the first payment on the purchase price; it will get about an equal amount from the pure food inspection fund; something has been gotten from the dispensary wreckage, and in this way the additional items involved in the ordinary growth of the State will be proyided for. NOTHING ABOUT GOOD ROADS. The State has not undertaken at this session any road construction legislation. There seems to be, however, a growing sentiment in favor of something of this kind and while it may not be adopted at this it has been seen that the increasing use of automobiles alone will encourage legislation along this line. The suggestion has been made that the thousands of automobile owners of this State would be quite willing to stand a considerable portion of the expense of building high class road9 as main arteries from one 0098 COMFAI ST., TIES.* ? a -w ?i tronage. Polite and Pi j place'to another, both for the use of I vehicles and automobiles. There is pending a highway commission bill of Mr Whaley and the bill imposing a tax on automobiles by Mr Liles. Neither of these measures, however, has been considered. ABOUT A.DJOURXMKXT. The House has adopted a resolution offered by Mr Courtney fixing the 21st instant for final adjournment. It 1 J 1- - / i 1 1 . 11 1_ _ X. wouia oe * aeaa easy to apjourn at that time. The Senate already having passed the general appropriation bill to its third reading, the idea being to amend it on its final reading if such be the desire of the Senate. As a matter of fact, there will be very little legislation undertaken, as the disposition is against entering new fields and undertaking new bills, but rather to "Jet well enough alone." THE "VETO" PERIOD. Under the provisions of the Constitution the Governor is given three days to determine whether or not he will veto a bill or give it his approval; therefore, all Acts that are in the hands of the Goyernor Wednesday and Thursday would either be returned to the General Assembly prior to its ftdinnrnment nr wonld hecnmp.laws according to the Constitution, under the terms of the three-day limit. This policy in addition to being conclusive as to Acts becoming laws, prevents the House from undertading important matters in the rush and confusion incident to the last hours of the session. THAT SPECIAL l-JLILL LEVY. The suggestion of providing a special one mill tax for the common schools of the State, particularly stressed by the Governor, has net been brought up. It has many friends and might pass if properly pressed. Teachers' MeeSinq. Thp fpnr>hftr<5 nf. this r?nrm?v r eld their usual monthly meeting' last Saturday in tlie auditorium of the Lexington high school building. That this association is being appreciated by the teachers is evidenced by the l'act that every meeting we see the faces of those that are there for the first time. Many new names were added to the membership list of the association. The addresses of the speakers were very interesting. The principal speaker of the occasion was Prof. W. K. Tate, State Supervisor for the rural schools. Prof. Tate has just returned from Switzerland where he has been studying the school methods of that country. His address was based upon the school conditions of that country. He pointed out to the teachers how every Swiss child was placed in school and to remain there until he should attain certain age. He said that there was not a single village in the whole o* this little country where a school could not be found. He said that he often saw older people in these schools, men and women whose heacis were gray. Schools of all kinds were to be found in this little republic, and that as consequence illiteracy was unknown in that land. In closing Prof. Tate pointed out the lessons that Switzerland had for us. He rejoiced to know that our own stat e was about to pass a compulsory school law He thought that the time had come when every child in this country should have a chance to prepare himself for life by having a chance to attend school. Prof. Tate spoke for nearly two hours and when he concluded many of the teachers insisted that he speak longer. He spoke earnestly and impressively for better school condition in this state. At the conclusion of the meeting a delightful dinner was served to the vtnifimr* f A VIMlliJg l'CdV;UC19. The next meeting of the association will be held at Batesburg on March 22nd. A large number is expected to be present at this meeting, this being the first meeting to be held at Batesburg this year. The association continues to grow in favor of the teachers and citizens and much good is being accomplished. L. D. Cullum, of Batesburg, has purchased the business of L. D. Cullum & Co., in that city and will continue the business in his own name. Mr. Cullum has clone much for the development of Batesburg and surrounding country and we bespeak for him a continued liberal patronage. IY COLUMBIA, W. (J orapt Attention. Oo-*o*r i! gSBBHSQaHBSBS^BEBBSBSBnBB jj There's A I Kice Little Fo: J Due you which can be S z! or rnonthlv navm^rjfs. 1 Savings Department, ad< week or month and you v gaining a comfortable in to fortune. Start the acc easy. Citizens Bank U. X. GUNTER. Pres. M. U. BOATWRICHT, Vice-Pres. GEO. BELL TIMME Now Located In Our 1323 Main St.. Where We Hope To Start Saving TodayYou Will Have Richland Savings Ban 1323 MAIN STREET, _ _.??? piii || _ TEE OLD R | OT| JJ. A j || ?Organize j H United States, State, Count j jw| Capital stock $200,000 00 sBa Surplus profits... 155,000 00 Liability of stookga holders 200,000 00 H| Protection to Depos^ : itors $555,000 00 j The new banking HYuse is provi |^j Vauit which is protected by an El BE Electric Bank Protection Com pan;. ||3 thoroughly burglar proof, ira It has also installed a complete s j||E are offered to our customers ai; reas ^ afford every facility and accommod<; fM w. A. CLARK. President, ^ T. S. BRYAN, Vice President. h?IMMMI * * # ? * * * V V &-??<*** V v * 2 # * ?* 3 3 * 1 MEET ALL TRAINS f T. L. M ? | AutomobiL % * SFECJAL RATES * ALL NE1A %r * PHONES 346 and 1532 | COLUMBIA, SOU j ii#&*>-I?v? Tlie Musical. The musical and expression recital, I by Mrs E. B. Roof, and Misses May j Lois Boozer and Carrie Ruth Efird, j last Friday evening in the auditorium j of the Lexington High School, was j one of thetmost enjoyable affairs i brought off here in along time. Not| withstanding the inclemency of the 1 wpather. the audience was quite large and very appreciative. Both Mrs. I Roof and Miss Boozer were at their be9t while Miss Efird surpassed even ( herself. Her recital of Jean Val Jean and the Bishop could not possibly be 1 surpassed by a professional. It was delivered ;vith a pathos that brought | tears to the eyes of many of her hear- ' ' ers. After the exercises were over | the audience was served with delicious , refreshments, and the enjoyment of the evening came to an end with an old time cake walk to the immense pleasure of participants and onlookers. While the lives of Americans are endangered in Mexico's caj itai city, and is beine- wou'only de lUCii i'l <-<{ ?'?-J ? n stroyed, the dilitory p< licy of President Taft and hi* advisors does not sot i '.veil on American stomachs. :t 1 WE Pay You to Save. | rtune I cured by small weekly I Invest a dollar in our | ^ Qtriiill 5imnnnt? 1 l*? V/UJLMJ.A UllAVUJLXVU VUVAI. pill find yourself rapidly come which will lead \ ount, the rest will be oi Batesburg, A. C. JONES, Cashier. L. W. FOX, Asst. Cashier RMAN, Attorney. HnBSBBBoanmnnm Permanent Home JSolumbia, S. G. See You Often, ?and Tomorrow Something. k & Trust Company COLUMBIA, S. C. .ELI ABLE National Bank ft d 1868? I y and City Depository, li SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. ?&2 Interest allowed at the rate ot KB 4 per cent, per annum, payable g^v quarterly. February, May, Au- 63 gust, November. r ided with a modern Fireproof r:> eetric System installed by the e|2 oi New York City, and is made ||| et of safety deposit vaults which ionable rates. We are prepared to ||b ition which one's business justifies ' JOSEPH M. BELL, Cashier, p JOHN D. BELL,-Asst. Cashier RATES REASONABLE % ART1N | 3 Transfer f BY THE HOUR % jj, 1 CARS * V H 916 MAIN STREET * TH CAROLINA. f * t $ <r 3 ? ? g 6 ft $ 3 V $ % $ $ $ 3 $ -3 $ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lexington. In Court of Common Pleas. G. F. ROBERTS, Plaintiff, against H. P. WESSINGER, Defendant. FORECLOSURE. In obedience to the decree of the court in tne above entitled case, signed by his Honor, I. W. Bowman, Presiding Judge, and dated Feb. 10, 1913, I will sell at public outcry in front of the court house door in Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale on the first Monday in Mar<jh. the same being the 3rd day of said month, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate, to wit: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situated, lying and being in the State aforesaid, containing one 8cre, more or less, adjoining lands of myself! tne saia uaiias w. wessinger on all sides, and hath such other shape, form and marks as a plat for the same' made by G. A. Derrick, surveyor', August 27 1909, will more fully show! TERMS OF SALE: Cash, purchaser to pay for papers. In the event, howe\er, that the purchase* l'ails to comply with his or her bid, the said premises will be immediately resold at the risk of the former purchaser. FRANK VV. SHEALY c. C. C. P. & G.'s. Lexington, S. C., Feb. 10, 1913. A. 1). Martin, Esq., FlaiutiiPs Attv Feb. 12-3wks.