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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. -' . .. . -. - ;. 1 : ' - '- A Representative Newspaper Covers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Counties Like a Blanket ' ... . . ' t) f, J VOL. tt.TTT LEXINGTON, 8. C* WEDNESDAY, MAY 7. 1913. 26 ->: - ? : A flr :r?ry- r-' ' f15r= uoys: Every boy is a minature busiue* little business affairs with credi a good manager of big affairs way in the world for a boy to t is to have a savings account, tb and keep the account growing, a "partner" in the affairs of ev< in Lexington by helping him t * THEHOMENAT j LEXINGTON, ? Resources We Pay Interest on Saving 5 per eent Interest Paid on Il L | - . BEFORE this BARK get it's C A NAT10NA V ^ -r. .... it had to satisfy the U. S.' Governmer the. provisions of the ^National Bankii with. Every since that time xreqpent ana rig made by the Government. Every time the Government calls for i meet of the affairs of the PALMETTO Hshed in this paper. We want yon to you do we believe yon will make OUR BANK TOC The Palmetto lift OF COLUMBI. Wilis Jokes. President. r ts aeosgeaageasaaaattaeafisigsii f BROOKLA> svf:'; 1 New Brooklai ? DIBECTO | J. G. Guignard, E. W. Sb 8 R. N. Senn, Henry Bi 5 A. D. Shull, L. S. Tro g< ADVISORY ] , I Frank W. Shealy. James A. St " i . I THE 01 ) RE The Caroltm N . ?Organized United States, State, County Capital stock $3 0,000 (X) 1 Surplus profits 155 000 00 x Liability of stock- J holders 300,000 00 |- 4 Protection to Depos- ! Q1 itors $755,000 00 J gi The npw banking House is provide Vault which is protected by an Eleo Electric Bank Protection Company o thoroughly burglar proof. * It has also installed a complete set are offered to our customers -it reason afford every facility aud accommodate ?OFFICE) W. A. CLARK, Prep'dtnt, J rR T. S. BRYAN, Vioe President. J , /v ', , .. .. N ~ ; A ,! Call at This Bg And Let Us Present Yoi ' : j Called 'THINGS WOR is full of interesting and erybody. WUNTOIVIV ATI O Columbia, Jadge U. W. Je coat will be absent from Swansea for a few da* s on a ep r- visit to his son, the Rev. D. Earl Jef- th * coat, of Aiken county. He will re- th * turn in about ten (lay?. jo 6. TTsT. 13 *?0 MAIN STBE1 Solicits a Share ? 3s man. If he manages his it to himself, he will be later in life. The best >ecome a good manager link twice before spending This bank wants to be &ry sturdy, sensible boy rj save. ION AL BANK s. c. . $250,000.00. [8 Accounts Quarterly. l Certificates of Deposit i IHARTER and became I L BANK it at Washington that all of lg Laws had been complied ;id examinations have .been a report, an accurate stateNATIONAL BANK is pub know all about us. When V i k ' '> " DDI XTIT ** f - ''-M- ' , ' ' itlonal Bank, r M- c.. V " * y J. P. Matthsws, Oasbier _ ( . . SSeSCS6SeSCSSSe9e9S? ssi?' JD BANK I rid, Sa C. mt\ BS: I It A /*! _ . J (M uii, 'or. a. ouignara * nff, F. L. Sandel 8 tti, P. J. Wessinger 8. BOARD: ! immerset,- G. G. Moseley I Mescseseseseaeseseseaes-' LIABLE I nfinnnl Rank I 1868? ' and City Depository. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. I Interest allowed at the rate of B per cent, per annnm, payable B larterly, February, May, Au- B ist, November. rag >d with a modern Fireproof B trie System. installed by the B f New* York City, and is"made B of safety deposit vaults which B table rares. We are prepared to B m which one's business justifies S p> g n rOSEPH M. BELL, Cashier, ?| OHN D. BELL, Asst. Cashier. tg& Jbm ft 1 II mK i with a Handy Book TH KNOWING." It useful facts for evNAIs BANK 1 s c _ I Mr. Kinkier Roof, the popular telhone operator here, spent SaDpay in e Hollow Creek Section, inspecting e switch "Board. Kinsler is on his b when it comes to telephone work. .4: LOBE BBT 61 MOITCSTO^ 2T, ) of Your Valued Pa1 GOVERNOR ON SHORT SKIRTS His Modesty is Shocked and He Peeps Through Fingers P DEPRECATES PREVAILING STYLES Is Apprehensive Thai the Modern Tendency of the Women of the South to Abreviate Their Skirts Will Have a Detoriorat ng Effect on the Young Men of the Day. In a dictated interview, says the Columbia Evening Record of last Friday, Governor Cole L. Blease today deprecates the modern tendency of the women of the South to abreviate and tighten tlieir skirts. He is of the opinion that it will have a deteriorat! ing effect on theyonng men and lessen their regard for womannood. In this connection, he said: SINISTER INFLUENCES. 44If this thing goes much further I fear the you men will fail to have the Itfgh-lfegard for the virtue and purity and sanctify of our womanhood which has been characteristic especially of the true men of the South, and which was characteristic of Our fathers? that high regard which many of us i i ?n : uu litftvc auu an ux un envuu. . Governor Blease praised thd action of the students of the College for Wo-' men several days ago in which they Condemned the laxity and lack of dress in the present day women, and expressed the wish that other like in-j stitutions and all of the women would use their influence "to revise the present'day styles." THE INTERVIEW. J7hen asked;for a comment on the action of the, Student's Cooperative asssociation, the class presidents and officers of the Y. W. C. A., held re* Cently at the College for Womem, condemning the laxity and lack of dress iniye^ent day styles for women, Governor Blease said: "Some days ago, when asked by a newspaper man for my view9 upon the subject of present day styles and fashions, I said that the sinister, persuasive, ingratiating evil influence of fashion causes me uneasiness. We can and we will protect our women against ,the deadly foes we cau put our hand9 upon, but our women themselves must protect 'themselves against themselves. ACTION PROPOSED. I' "1 think the action of the young college women to which you refer is not only proper, but 19 very timely and they are to be commended for it, and I would be glad if similar institutions would take similar action, and if all our ladies, ybung and old, would use their influence to revise the present styles, and to go back to the days of our mothers it would be very much to the advantage of the present generation, and certainly very, very, healthful to: the coming generations, for if the thing goes much further I fear that the young men will fail to have that high regard for the virtue and purity and sanctity of our womanhood which has been characteristic of our fathers ?that hich rpcrard which manv of lis ?v ?-oM o * ~? J have and all of us should. THE OLJ>. FASHIONED GIRL-," i "I myself remember whenif you could ' see a young lady's ankle or aoove her shoe top9 because of a short skirt, it was thought that she -was improperly attired. I also remember when to hold a young lady's hand was considered a yery high and intimate privilege, but I fear now that it is getting so this is considered no privilege at all, and that even sometimes an innocent kiss is not considered going very far. THROW ON THE LIGHT. "Some of the styles which we see upon our streets ought not to be seen in public, in my opinion. I think in some instances it would be well for some of the ladies one sometimes sees on the streets to stand in the front doors of their hemes before leaving home and let their mothers or some other near woman relative, stand behind them, and ialser such a tfist, j will) the lady between the mother <. r i OODS COMPAI 3\ TDEB., 2n?^L.l<ra m m m m ;ronage. Polite and Pr< relative and the light say that the lady should go upon the streets dressed as she is, then let her go; otherwise she should either stay at home or put on | more clothes. ' That is ray honest opinion in the matter Possibly it would be better if I should say nothing, but of all things on this earth that I am inter ested In, that which I am most deeply interested in is the womanhood of my State, aud I am ready, as I have often expressed myself, to go any length, either as a private citizen or a public officer, to defend her, regardless of the consequences." ? > Gaston Items. We ard glad to see the warm spring days, but would like to see scrae rain with them. TIT- i. _ i. Tjr a TT7 I we are surry to say mat Jtrs. a. w. Gardner is improving but 9lowly. Mrs. C. S. Goodwin has been confined to her bed for several day9. I Mr. J. F. Fallaw, postmaster, spent Monday at the Court House. < Miss Pearle McClendon visited Mr, and Mrs. G. A. Goodwin. Dr. W. H. Price went to Columbia Monday. * Mr. Raymond and Clay < Gardner spent a few days with their mother recently. 'k . Dr. W. Cr. Shires has returned to Charleston after a few days stay, with his parents here. Mrs. N. C. Coles, Of Rockingham, N. C., spent a few days with her mo' ther lasat week. . . . 1 Mr. Gary Goodwin spent Friday afternoon, with Mr. J. F. Moorer, of the Sandy Ron, section and reppr? -.an enjoyable time fishing. . Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Craps, of the Edmund seccien, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. J.'F. Fallaw. We are glad to see Mrs. Hayes moving back to oar little town. Miss Bessie Sightler spent Sunday with Miss E9telle Price. Mrs. W. Hi Sightler and son, Goldman, went to Columbia Saturday. There will be Sunday school and j preaching at the Baptist church SunI day at 10 and 11 o'clock. . . - Mutt and Jeff. Union Dots. . The weather is very hot and dry. We haven't had any rain in several weeks. The farmers are getting behind with their work. There was Sunday school at Union Sunday afternoon and a large number of scholars and others were in attendance. Misses Frances and Millie Fallaw were the guests of Mrs. S. F. Roland Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wade Roland wa9 the guest of Mr. W. H. Roland Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgess were the guests of Mr. W. P. Roland, the father of the latter, Sunt? ly. Mrs. C. N. Roland and her son, Walter, yisited Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Ro- [ land Sunday. Mr. Wade Roland wa9the guest of/ Mr. Walter Dooley Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Matbias and family visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roland, the parents of Mrs. Mathias, Sunday. Blue Eyes. The Dispensary. V-, r, >1/HIT HoinCT PI VOX! 1 O i CtlVtUllS aLC JJU" v^vuiu | throughout the Oounfcy asking for an | election on the Dispensary question, and the figures given below will be of interest. The gross sales of whiske)7 in Richland County in 1903, the last 3'ear the Dispeusary was in operation in Lexington County amounted to $419,500,90, In which there was a profit to the County of ?105,133,68. The gross sales in Richland County in 1912 with no dispensary in Lexington County amounted to ?397,845,40. The sale9 of whiskey in Richland County since the Dispensary was voted ou? of Lexington, have increased ?178, 344,50 ana the increase 111 pront to Richland County each year amounts to $144,355,57, H. Dr. \V. VV. DanieL., president of Colombia college, has been appointed presiding elder of the Columbia di?tricr, in the place of Rev. W. M. Dnn| can. whose noaliii will not permit 1 im ; I to solve any longer. ; IT, COLUMBIA., 8. t ompt Attention. A Card trom Senator W. H. Sharpe. To the voters of Lexington Connty: I beer that, von will nnt onnsldpr mo either egotistic or dictatorial, when I say that I desire as ^otfrpublic servant that we reason together With regard to the question of the legal sale of liquor in our county. Ev ~ drop of liquor now sold in Lexington County, and too without any revenue to the county, is illegal. It is not a question of whether we are in favor of or opposed to tne sale or liqnor but the best method of dealing with it, and experience has taught u? that our people will deal with it legally or illegally. I am in favor of dealing with it legally and getting some revenue from it tp protect the people against the effects of it. It is surprising to note the large amounts of revenue that go out of Lexington County into Richland and Aiken Counties and to other points, when our county is in debt and so much needs this revenue on her rdads. I ask the qualified electors of Lexington County to re-establish the dispensary and reap what properly belongs to you, to wit: the profits from, the liquor yoqr own people drink. This is not a sen timer fcal question, it is a coldblooded proposition of a legal or illegal method of dealing with a question of your own, in your own county government, instead of letting other people ; handle it for you?encouraging disobedience to law, and depriving you of what properly belong ;t*) you/ Sign the petitions for the election'aid send theni'td C. E. Gerley, Supervisor before the 1st day of June a9 the llawprovides. The election will be held the 3rd Tuesday in August if one-third of the qualified electors of ithis county sign the petitions asking for it.. This election will be conducted as general elections are under the law, and. all the counties whicn voted out the dispensary will have'-the rsght to vote in the same manner at the same. I hope . to see Lexidgton Connty come into her own again aud by this mean3 deal squarely and legibly with this rnuph vexed question and receive the rev?-; nuo, that is of right;her own. Your Obedient Servant, Wi H. Sharpe, State Senator for Lexington County. Cross Roads News. We are having some pleasant weather now. Rev. Albert Rodgers preached at Antioch Baptist church Sunday morning, April 27fch. Misses Beulah Lawson, Lncretia Stanley and some others enjoyed a nice picnic on Holy Thursday, May 1st, Ascension Day. The Cross Roads school came to a k ?! I. ^ _ cJOse on rnaay, Apni loin, wuu a uue entertainment, and everybody enjoyed themselves. Madams D. H. and R. B. Lawson spent a pleasant day with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Martin and family on M*y 1st, Ascension Day. Miss Qnincy Sharpe spent a happy time with Miss Lucretia Stanley Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Sharpe spent Sunday afternoon with the family of Mr. R. B. Lawson, where they spent a very enjoyable time. Mr Frank Lawson and Percy Shum pert took dinner with Mr. R B. Lawson Snhday and had a very enjoyable time. Mr. Jacob A. Harsey, your letter was certainly line. Please write again soon. Little Jake, what has get the matter with you that you don't write any more. Miss Lena Jeflfcoat spent a happy time with Miss Beu!a i Lawson on last Sunday. Miss Narcissus Lawson is spending sometime now with her daughter, Miss Marv Rish. Rev. B. 0. Herlcn; spent Friday night at Mr. u. h. jLawson's. Mrs. Olivia Sharpe spent a recent Sunday at Mr. D. H. Lawson'r Mrs. Mary Rish is very ill at thi? writing, but we wis \ her a speedy recovery. Two Silver Bell9. The fool imagine t at the world i* laughing with him whm it laughs er him. Builders get your ! ails from the Knterpriso Hardware Co., two and a ; half cents per [ ound. r 4 sytf i ' J DEATHS* | m MRS. IDA HOWARD. 4 N Mrs. Ida Howard died at her hox? in Saxe-Gotha la9tSaturday afternocr after a brief illness. Her remains were taken to Augusta for interment. MRS. DOROTHY GUNTER. This estimable lady s.wee'ly asleep in the arms of Jesus at tht home of Mr, L. L. Lown. her son-inlaw, near here, on last Saturday at the ripe old age of 81 jears. The parity of life, the charm of her person ality and beauty cf her Christian experience attracted to her a large circle of friends who were deyoted t# her. Her presence was a benediction and a blessing to the sick and t&e distressed and her delight wa9 in the work of the Lord. She wa9 the widnw of the late Captain Levi Gunter, Her sacred remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at St. David. # -* MRS. NANCY SHEALY. Mrs. Nancy Shealy, one of the oldest inhabitants of the Union Chore* section, near Leesville, paesed away . May, 6ch, ap the advance^ age of?61 years. She was greatly beloved-4a the community in which she resid.ed for. her many virtues of heart and liana. J. lie luiierai service -were wi>ducted by the Kev. J. Shealy. MRS. SAIXIE D. 'BQpiE. Mrs. Sallie* D. Bodie, ?he beloved ; : '* wiie of J. P. Bodie died at h?r Ho fee in Leesvilfe on the morning of May . 6th, after suffering a second'att^dk^oC paralysis,'in the 68th year of her a?e. She was a life long member of- the Methodist church, and her steadfast faith in the promises of Jesns was an attribute of her character that won for her the love of those with whom, she came in contact. Her entire life was spent in aoing gooa?*a inirui&tMing to the 9ick, cheering the disc*, rsclete and relieving a9 far a9 she Could the sufferings of the dying. Her eare were never 9hut to the cries of the needy arid afflicted and her heart aM hand were ever ready to respond. A beautiful life has gone .oiit, the hom*is shrouded in darkness, there is a va* f cancy in the family circle and the community is in mourning, butthrough the valley and the shadow ot death there comes a radience from, afar as a sweet me~83ge from the Court I of Heaven te^llinsr her loved ones .thaS all is well u ith her. * Memorial Exercises. All over this beautiful Southland of onrs fair women and patriotic mea, will assemble on Saturday, the 10th of " * * * ?----Art ?.C i-t-iA May to strew ma gra VCBUI tlicoicrpiu^ heroes who gave up their lives fez? Southern rights, with flowe*s. Lexington has decided to have a place in this inspiring picture, and we . have been requested by Col. M. D. Harman to ask the people sf Lexing-. ton to meet at the Court hout-e on. next Saturday at 3 o'clock for the purpose of engaging in these beautiful; ceremonies and ask all those who ^a5 dosotobriDg flowers, wreaths, cc, we hope that all the stores will "to. closed during these ceremonies A \ all that will turn out aiid take part in them. j Improved Road Machines j We learn that the Board cf County 'Commissioners has jlacel an order with W. A. Xeal & ?on., of Atlanta, for some improved ;Cc.d machinery to the amount o: ?-",000. The policy of the present county administration appears to be to p *o\ ide tl e latest improved machinery so a* to put the roads in good condition a' quickly and ai economically as possible. Working 0.1 Sunday. Acting under instructions from Ljovernoi" Kie*se. sneriti Sim J. Miller went to Pirr Sho?ls Sauday and the Sheriff of Fa rfi id (cm ty, who together arre^ral <;v."r h;*li i:undred laborers whom lhey eaup' t desecratinrihe Lord's Day by engaging in worldly aoor. Bon 1 was given by the company for the appearance o* the prisoners at triaJ.