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Th? Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, JUNE 18, 1913 Q 1f. FT ARM AW, Editor and Publisher J. W. Ogilvie, Assistant Editor Entered at the Poet Office at Lexington, 8. O., as seoond class matter. V ' : , . " CIRCULATION 2,300. * Long Search Ends. Lexington, Jane 12.?After a search of over two years Sheriff Sim J. Miller of thi9 county, on Monday, succeeded in locating William H. Stone, a white barber, wanted in Lexington on a charge of grand larceny. Stone woo tra/>ori fmm nlace to olace over this and other States, and was finally captured at Woodruff, Spartanburg county. It is alleged that Stone, while engaged as barber at the shop of S. J. Long in this town, about two years ago, stole several razors daring the night time and made his departure. - j It is also charged that he entered the office of the Citizens' Telephc ue company, where the night operator; H. K. Roof, was sleeping and took therefrom a spit of clothes, a razor, several neckties and two shirts, the total amounting to about $40. A warrant was issued for the young man and placed in the hands of the Lexington sheriff for execution, but Stcne escaped by the light of the rroon. The young man was brought to Lexington yesierday. He confessed his guilt, laying his downfall and sub~# ' ^ ~ nf linn Ar } sequent- ermie tu wo use v* saying that he was under its influence at the time he committed the theft. Solicitor Timmerman agreed to a settlement of the case, and the prosecutors did likewise. -Friends of Stone . at Woodruff wired the funds with which to pay up thp costs and charges, , and the young man was released. / ? Union Meeting. The Union meeting of the lower division of the Lexington Association will meet with NewBrookland church Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 20. SATURDAY A. M. 11 to 11.30?Devotional Exercises. 11.30 to 12?Enrollment of Delegates $nd report from Churches. 12 to 12.30?Ministerial Education. Opened by 0. T. Moncrief. 12.30 trtl?State Missions. Ooentd b j J. 0. Holley. 1 to 2?Recess for Dinner. 2 to 2.30?Formation of Fields and * Location of Pastors. Opened by" C. H. Oorbitt. ; / 2.30 to 3?-How to Finance a Church. Opened by L, T. Carrol. 3 to 4?Anti-Dispensary. Opened by W. C. Baxley. SUNDAY A. M. 10 to 11?Sunday Sohool Work. By J. G. Fallaw. % 11 to 12?Sermon. By W. C. Baxley. J. H. LAIRD, FOR COMMITTEE. DECIDE YOURSELF V." ; , Kk? ' ? The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by Lexington Testimony. Don't take our word for it. Don't depend on a stranger's statement. Read Lexington endorsement. Read the statements of Lexington citizens. And decide for yourself. Here is one case of it: ? George B. Lee, Factory Hill, Lexington, S. O., says: "I still think highly of Doan's Kidney Pills and confirm all I said in their praise some years ago. I suffered from attacks of kidney complaint for many years. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I procured from the Kaufmann Drug Co., were the first remedy that helped me. I shall always recommend tnem wnen i i ; - have an opportunity." | ' "When Your Back is Lame?RememI ^er the Name." Don't simpJy ask for 'dney remedy?ask distinctly for Npoan .' Kiduey Fills, the same that I Mpv tefi' u ^d_thd remedy backed by all stores. Fos! tor-Mil bam <?? Props" Bu5al?.N- Y. adv. i I NOMIN^yiOr \To Qbi?{ i Dispatch's Votri?s it to the office of The' Dispatch CotiU You may nominate yourself or a frie The first of these coupons receive 100 vc The Dispatch's *20G Voting Co I nominate: Mr., Mrs. Miss. Town or Oifcy Address HOnly one nomination to be creditec circumstances will the nominator's i k' W New Brookland Dots. We Lave had good rains for the past few days and crops and vegetation seem to be taking a start to grow. Mr. W. A. Goddard and family have moved back to Cross Hill to make their home. While we regret to give them up, our best wishes go with them. Dr. R. K. Smith, of Columbia, has located here and we hope for him much success. Miss Minnie Hutto, a charming yonng lady of Gaston, was a recent visitor co Columbia and New Brookland, spending several days with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Goddard. Messrs. A. J. and W. M. Smith, of j Gaston vicinity, were here on a business trip last week. Mesdames Pinson and Profit, of Cross Hill and Waterloo, have returned to their respective homes after several week's stay here. ' Mr. J. Cress Hutto, of Gaston, was here on a business trip recently. Mr. R. S. Fallaw, of Gaston vicinity, visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. McGill, last week. Little Mi98 Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Goddard, has been spending some time at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Hutto, of Gaston. Prof, and Mrs. Limberger have returned to our town and we gladly I welcome them back. This is Mrs. ! Limberger's former home. We would like to see Florida letter appear more often in the good, old Lexington Dispatch. BLUE EYES. "Cinderella" / Batesburg, June 14?One of the best arranged local affairs ever given in Batesburg was the performance of "Cinderalla" as given last night by girl9 of the high school grades, assisted by several of the pupils of the lower grades. From the first scene till the curtain went down on the crowning act the play was a splendid success Those taking part in the p lay show ed remarkable talent, and etch and j 1 every one aiu xxer part cAuepuuuaii) well. The choruses were splendid and showed that those taking part in them nad been very faithful in preparing lor the play as given last night. About 30 pupils took part. The proceeds will go towards furnishings for the new school building. Results In Acquital. The trial by jury of the Parr Shoals laborers and superintendents, charged with violating the Sunday law by working on the great power dam and arrested by Sheriffs Miller and Hood, on orders from Governor Blease, held before Magistrate Douglas Tuesday, resulted in a verdict of not guilty. Entirely Satisfactory. ' Supervisor Coiley reports that he has given the new road machine a tfial over in the Fork, near Chapin, with a squad of the chain gang as the force, and he and his associates on the board are well pleased with results. / This is the right move and we trust that our county will soon hav e many miles of well built roads. The improved machine will enable the gang to get over more territory and we hope our people in the various sections where the roads need attention will be patient. Their turn will come in due time. i , , Ettaeridge-Ballentine. Batesburg, June 11.?Miss Edna May Etheridge, of .Batesburg, and Waiter Ballentine, of Bly the wood, were married in Columbia June 3, the Rev. T. G. Herbert officiating. Mrs. Dora Etheridge, the bride's mother, Miss Effie Etheridge, sister of the bride, and Misses Annie Lee, Loua and Hat tie Ethendge went over for the marriage. Several members of Mr. Ballentine's family also witnessed the ceremony. Re-Elected. The educational interest of theChapin vicinit}' is safe in the hands of Prof. J. Ed Shealy. He h?.9 been re- elected principal of the Chapin High School. Mrs. Dreher and daughter, Ethel , were visitors to Columbia Thursday. SI COUPON. \Ti + ocf. fill ir? fVila Vsla-nV unrl kanfi Department, Lexington, S. C. nd, d io? a contestant counts for )TES. ntest Nomination Coupon. Nominated by i to each contestant. Under no lame be civulged, Court Proceedings. I Our report of the proceedings of the j court of general sessions closed in our last issue with the announcement of the verdict of guilty in the case against Acquilla Sharpe, convicted of seduction last Wednesday. Sentence was suspended pending argument on the motion for a new trial. Judge Rice in passing the sentence upon young Mr. Sharpe gave him a lecture and in part said: "The jury had plenty of ground upon which to convict you, but there has been some doubt :in my mind as to your guilt, viewing all of the circumstances, but not enough, howeyer, ooiflo fViifl corHiof. hnfc iui uic iu dol ao^viu w~ . vvvv, >?. enough for me to give you the benefit of that doubt in passing sentence upon you. I have made this sentence light, but I am taking one of the best bonds that I know of and I do not wp it you to understand ,that because / have made this sentence lighter than it otherwise would have been that I in any manner condone anything you may have done, but because there has been a little doubt in my mind as to whether or not you are guilty of the crime as charged by the State and that the jurv found you guilty of. I have made this sentence a little lighter than it otherwise would be. "The offence with which you were charged was and is a very serious one, and whenever a man is convicted of it he ought to be punished; there is no question in my mind about that. It is j not the light offence tnat some men i seem to think it is. It is a serious one and sometimes I think that the law is not as severe as it should be. It is not a light thing to ruin a . j - L h ? irt *m*o nfi no 11 tt wurnau 5 lilt?) dllU lUdl 19 piauu^aiij hat you are charged with. Bat I have been lighter in this sentence on you for the reason, as I have just , stated, that there is some doubt in my mind; but in order to keep yon straight in the future I have taken a bond, which is to be recorded in the clerk's office. "The sentence of the court is that the prisoner, Acquilla Sharpe, be held at hard labor upon the public works of Lexington county for a period of twelve months, or be confined at hard labor in the State Penitentiary for a like period, and pay a fine of ?300. Upon payment of .ne fine above imposed the sentence of imprisonment and hard labor is hereby suspended, but ou condition that if the said defendent is ever convicted of any offence hereafter in any court of general sessions of this State, then the said sentence of labor and imprisonment shall immediately become effective." The sentence is one of a peculiar character, and is the first of the kind ever known here. * Sharpe paid the fine of $300 and went free. THE LEE CASE. An effort was made by the counsel^ for the defense to postpone this ease but Solicitor Timmerman forced the trial, stating that there was too much expense attached to the case in the matter of getting the witnesses here and there was reslly no reason for the continuance. Judge Rice held the same \iew as the Solicitor and the case went t-o trial Thursday. i "Not guilty" was the verdict in the case of Arthur V. Lee, baggagemaster, who on February 21, last, was chargt d with mortally wounding Capt. W. L. McNeill, conductor of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, near Swansea. The jury was out for one hour and fifteen minutes. Lee shook hands with his counsel, and expressed his sincere appreciation to the Hon. 0. M. Efird, who had made a strong and hard fight in his behalf. Ycung Lee, as did the other members of the Lee family who had been patiently awaiting the fate of their relative, passed over to where the jury sat and each member of the family thanked each of the jurors personally. Young Lee was overcome with joy, while the widow of the dead conductor, and other relatives,'were sadly disappointed. The Lees passed quietly from the court room and departed on an afternoon train for their respective homes. The defendant was ably represented by Messrs. Efird & Dreher, of Lexington; Melton <fc Sturkie, of Columbia, and Senator W. H. Sharpe. E. L. Asbill, of Leesyille, assisted the prosecution. THE STATE VS. COOPERS. At the conclusion of the Lee murder J trial Solicitor George Bell Timmerman j announced that the State was ready j to proceed with the trial of J. P. Cooper and James Cooper, charged i with violation of the dispensary law. A. D. Martin, counsel for the accused, j asked for% a continuance upon the j ground that the elder Cooper was at his home in the lower section of the county suffering with lumbago and I other diseases, and was unable to . come to the court house. Mr. Martin read an affidavit from Dr. Nelson, of Woodford, in which it j 1 was stated that J. P. Cooper was I i physically unable to attend court; ; ^ that he was in no condition to j i be brought to Lexington, and that to attempt to force him to come would prove detrimental to his condition. Mr. Martin also stated that the defendants had asked for, and had been refused, a preliminary hearing by Magistrate Jeffcoat, of Swansea, although they had been promised this soon after their arrest, and as a consequence, he had not bad ample time to prepa'e a defense. Solicitor Timmerman objected to a continuance, stating that the State had had many witnesses here, and they had been here since Monday; that the defendant was in Lexington Monday, and at that time he appeared to be in ample shape to go to trial. After hearing arguments, Judge Rice stated that the showing was not sufficient, and he ordered the case to go to trial. When it became known that the trial was to proceed, Mr. Martin asked for time to consult with James Cooper, one of the defendants, who was in the court room. After a brief conference with the solicitor it was announced that the defendants wished to enter a plea of guilty, and James Cooper pleaded guilty in his own fcehalf, while Attorney Martin entered a plea for J. P. Cooper. Judge Rice, by agreement with the solicitor, sentenced James' Cooper to pay a fine of $200 and serve twelve months at hard labor on the public works of Lexington county or a like period ia the State penitentiary, but upon payment of the fine, the prison sentence to be suspended, the condition being that should the defendant continue his operations, or ever be chaiged and convicted again that he immediately be made to serve the labor portion of the sentence. Aster Langford, a negro, plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and was sentenced to pay a fine of $75.00 and serve three months at hard labor on the public works of Lexington county or a like period in the State penitentiary, upon payment of the fine the sentence as refers to labor be ausnended. He paid the fine. Willie Wise, a negro, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill was tried and convicted of carrying,concealed weapons. A motion for a new trial was made by his attorney, Mr. Green, but was over ruled and he was sentenced to pay a fine of $25.00 or serve thirty days. The fine was paid. . The court of general sessions adjourned Friday afternoon. $800 IN FINES AND 25 YEARS. Lexington county received $800 in fines and in addition will receive twenty-five y^a-s' work as a result of the sentence* imposed by Judge Rice during the terra of general sessions court. This is the mas': money ever received at one terra of the Lexington court in fines in many years NO COMMON PLEAS COURT. At the sugg^s ion of Judge Hayne F. Rice a meeting of the Lexington Bar association was held for the pur ? ? ? i.i .? ? _ ? M f If L V l-? A<M /\M ** A 4" n puae Ul nsucruiiiuiu^ miciuci ui uuu a term of common pleas court should be held at this time. The court suggested that it would be a hardship on the farmers to have to attend court next week after a week or more of seveie j weather during which but little progress has been made on the tarm, and the members of the bar readily agreed to continue all jury cases that had been set for next week until the fall term, and the clerk of court was authorized to advise all jurors who had been summoned to appear on Monday that their presence would not be needed and for them, therefore not to come to the court house. Judge Rice kindly consented to come back to Lexington for a day or two this week, or for so long a period as it would be necessary, to dispose of the equity business; but there will be no jury cases and the farmers will have an opportunity to look after their farms, which, it is said, are generally in a bad way, due to Dontinued rains of the past week. ?I ?? BOTTLED DRINKS. I am now making and delivering bottled drinks in all the popular flavors and several well known specialties. Having a new plant and all irinks being bottled under sanitary conditions, I am prepared to supply excellent drinks. I solicit your patronage, promising yon prompt delivery and the best the market affords. M. D. HARMAN, Lexington, S. C. Barbecue Notice. f will furnish a first-class barbecue with refreshments at l^eiion, s. u., July 4, 1013. Oomo and bring your friends ana enjoy a good dinner and pleasant day. R. T. ZENKER, :U. Pelion, S. C. Seasonable Seed Sugar rtrip sorghum seed for making nolasses, early amber and orange cane 'or fodder, Valentine and Kentucky wonder beans, all new crops, bulk seeds. BAR3ION DRUG CO. j National News. Washington, June 14.?Visconn Chinda, the Japanese ambassador, has advised Secretary iiryan that Japan is willing to renew for another period of five years her peace arbitration treaty with the United States, which expires by limitation August 24. W. 0. Saunders, editor of The Down Homer, a magazine published at Elizabeth City, N. C., has been indicted and a true bill rendered by the grand jury on the charge of publishing an incendiary article, headed "Blease ought to be shot," The article referred to appeared in the February issue of the magazine and the charge is being prosecuted by the United States Department of Justice. Col. Goethals, chief engineer of the Panama Canal, states that he expects to turn water in the canal about Oct. 1. This means that the canal will be open to. navigation some time in October. The estate of John Jacob Astor, who perished in the Titaatic disaster, has been officially appraised at $88,000,000, the largest ever appraised in this country. C. E. Ercanbeach, of Santa Barbara, Cal., offered to pay Uaited States Senator Works $1,000 for getting him the postmastership of that town and has been arrested. Eleven lives were lost when an underground subway caved in on Saturday in New Tort. More than a score of people were injured in a rear-end trolley collision Sunday night in St. Louis County, Mo* Congressman Lever has renewed his efforts before the government's river and harbor authorities to have Edisto river made navigable to Orangeburg. BARBECUE. We will furnish our annual Barbecue with refreshments at Gilbert, S. C., on July 4th, 1913. We are going to furnish the largest and best cue ever given at Gilbert. There will be a number of prominent speakers present. Music by a well known Band. Everybody invited, good order will be maintained. There will be plenty to feed the crowd. The meats will be prepared by the well known cuist Preston Taylor. TAYLOR & HALLMAN. June 4?1 mo. tt cm St ii Win . 01 Hillll Hi Nothing equals an aureole of beautiful hair as a frame for a pretty face. Without a background of nice hair a really pretty face frequently becomes plain and, with it, unattractive featurs 12~~J assume me auu ueaut> . Every woman can increase her natural charm by using Newbro's Herpicide. Herpicide makes hair beautiful. The dandruff germ saps the vitality o the hair. Herpicide applied intelligently and regularly checks this destruction of hair life and prevents the hair from falling out, giving it a snap and luster, a soft, silky ffuffiness which can be acquired in no other way. Newbro's Herpicide in 50c and $1.00 sizes is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. If you are not satisfied your money will be refunded. Applications may be obtained at the best barber shops and hair dressing parlors. adv. , Harmon Drug Co., Special Agents. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION of the BANK OF PELION Located at Pelion, S. C. At the close of business June 4th, 1913. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $17,894 57 Overdratts 1,132 68 furniture and Fixtures 627 39 Banking House 2,211 91 Due from Banks and Bankers 3.901 67 Currency 307 00 Gold Silver and other Coin 14116 Checks and Cash Items. TOTAL $26,216 3S LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid in ?5,042 50 Surplus 50 00 Undivided Profits less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 405,10 Dividends Unpaid 03 Individual Deposits subject to Check 10,631 04Savings Deposits, 6,064 26 Certified Caecks Cashiers checks 22 85 Ti111 j Pavahlo irHnrlim* nor OJ1J.4.0 ? r> - ? tificates for money borrowed 4.G0U 00 j TOTAL $20,216 38 | State of south Carolina. > g g County of Lexington. \ Before me came J. D. Haltiwanger, i Cashier of the above named bank, who j being dul3r sworn says that the above j and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bankj as shown by the | books of said bank. J. D. Haltiwanger Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me j this 14th day of Jnne, 1913. C. A. Shumpert, j N. P. for S. C. ; Correct-Attest: D. R. KNEECE', L. W WISE, D. F. SHUMPERT. Directors. Uots From Big Edlsto. So much disagreeable weather has caused our farmers to fall badly behind with their work. Grass is no stranger to us. All tne men around here, who had to go to court la9t week, haye returned home again. M. C. Kirkland attended court all last week. "M ioa quoima f aa)t Qrtvi_ y i\j?ck ouoipc IWA uiuuci guu* day with the newly wed couple, Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Sharpe. Mr. F. L. Obrien and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Richard Peel. We had plenty of rain and cold wind la9t week. Miss Julia Jackson and brother, Tillman, attended the box party at Mr. M. C. Kirkland's. Mr. Charlie Cooper is spending a while with his father, Mr. J. Pat Cooper. Misses Nellie Jeffcoat and Cassie Reed spent Sunday w ith Misses Beulah Martin and Bertha Wingard, of Woodford. Mrs. Rena Brown and little daughter, Miss Nela, spent last Sunday with Misses Nela and Leila Peel. Mis. M. L. Nelson, of Woodford, > spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bales. Miss Minnie Lee Justice is home from College. Mr. Pringle Bales attended Court all last week. Wfi heard a fine sermon Sunday at Salem, it was delivered by our pastor Mr. McGill. | Mr. Richard Peel attended court last week. Mr. Innis Carter, of Swansea, was a visitor Sunday at the home of Mr. | M. C. Kirkland. Mr. Otis Peel and his friend, Mr. Albert Yonce, of Pelion, spent last week in and around Lexington and had a swell old time. Mr. Pat Cooper and his son, James, was at court last week. Mr. J. Web3ter Frick spent last week in and around Lexington. Miss Grace Peel and two brothers of Neeses attended the box party at the home of Miss Josephine Kirkland last week. Mr. Bell Peel and family spent Sunday with hi9 sister, Mrs. Alma Frick, Misses Jennie and Mertie Harley of Cross Roads, visited Mr. Joe Harley last Sunday. From the way that a certain young boy and girl looked Sunday, we will hear wedding bells soon. Messrs Ernest Reed and Calton Jefcoat spent Sunday with Mr. Bunyon Martin, of "Woodford. What boy carried his best girl home ? Sunday? % ! nn rrr V* rt* V\/\of a! K/Nf Qntl_ TV uab gill SOW UCl ucot v/iu UUJ uuuday? Wishing the Dispatch and its many readers much success. I am little black eyed girl. A. B. C. Malachia Little Dead. 'Mally" as h e was familiarly called by his many friends and associates htre died Saturday at the home of his sister near Johnston, where he was carried about two weeks ago. He has been a sufferer for sometime with that dreaded disease pellagra. Malachia moved to our town from Saluda several years ago to study law. Lately he has been office man for the firm of Melton & Sturkie here. He was of a quiet disposition and by close attention to his duties held the confidence of his employers and made many friends. He was about 35 years old a nd leaves two sisters and a father. The remains were buried at Saluda Sunday. The Southern Railway Is offering low excursion rates to a number of places: To Abbeville, S. C., on account of Firemen's Tournament, tickets on sale June 19-25, good to return July 1st. ?13.75. Monteagle and Sewanee, Tenn., and return, on account Opening Week, July 3-10, Bible Course July 10-30, Missionary meeting July 23-Aug. 30. Tickets sold July 1, to Aug. 14, with final limit returning Sept. 5, 1913 ?12.50. Ashland and Charlottesyille Va., and return account Summer school, University of Virginia, June 24-August 7, 1913. Tickets sold June 21 to 2S inclusive, good returning 15 days from, but not including date of sale. ?9.65. Kuoxvilie, Tenn. and return account Summer School of the South, University of Tennessee, June 24-Aug i; tickets sold June 22-JuIy 19, 1913, good returning 15 days from, Out not including date of sale. Extensions. 86 60. Waynes ville, N. G. and return account Laymens' Missionary movement, M. E. Church south, June 25-July 10; Tickets sold June 23-28 inclusive with final limit returning July 13, 1913. 818 55. Cincinnati, Ohio, and return account Supreme Lodge of the World, Loval Order of Moose, July 2S-Atig 1, tickets on sale July 26 28, with fiual limit returning August 5, 1913. Extensions. Pullman sleeping car and dining oar \ervice on through trains, convenient througli and local train service. For detailed information; eali on nearestticket agent