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w ' i i i .1 Clemson's Income From Tag Tax is Three:fonrths Off. Revenue Lr Clemson college from the state fertilizer tag- has decreased this year slightly more than seventy , per cent, acoording to information ob tained Monday from the office- of the state* treasurer. The receipts to date from this source totaled $30,310, as compared with $117,922 for tnat period of 1914 ending today. In previous years, Olemson annually . derived more thau $*200,000 from this tax, which constitutes the principal ~ source of income of the institution, v: The legislature last week voted to n frtam.An (UA AAA nf nfafa fnnr^o tn V 1VIIU VDU40WU fVVrWV V/* ovabo tuuuo >v meet possible financial exigencies. The greater part of the receipts this ' year were from the tax on cotton seed . meal it was pointed out. ?? Jailed for Stealing Hog. John Bowers and Joe Molver :.negroes, were jailed on Saturday by Sheriff Miller pn a charge of stealing killing a hog from the pasture of , Mr. K. D, Harm an, a well known far* : met of the Hollow Ureefe section. Tne \ } negroes stole and hi) ted the hog. which weighed aroand 300 pounds. In the night if was killed and skinned by the ^negroes. Sheriff Miller was early on the grounds and he soon nnravelled the mystery. The meat was V|fonnd paoked away in two large tubs * and salted down. The sheriff found , 1 ^'?ome of the liver of the hog in a satchel carried by one of the negroes. The wife of Bowers $ acknowledged the ' crime. She was also tskeu into, custody. but was later released, while Bowers and Mclver are resting behind the bars of the Lexington jail awaiting trial at the next term of general sessions court on a charge of hog stealing. Sheriff Miller is being congratulated <m all sides for his splendid efforts in ronninsr down the theives. . ' ' NEW AR We ar$ pleased to announc of Lexington county that v ing new additions to our ca SPRINi DRY SOOD I and respectfully invite yoi goods. We are confident th high quality of the goods a] Gome to see us when in the _ E. M. & M. Successors'to VY 1804 Main. Street 0 *m ,1 ' i. . ? Apace With we are fatty equipped for doing mo< Dyers of ladies' and men's clothes; 2< dyers in the atate. Oar specialty is c Dresses, Suits, Fancy Evening Dresse please. Return parcel postpaid on 01 J. W. DC |fe - Reliable Clean AY. A A UVUC P I 1408-1410 Taylor St jpjBBB&BBBBBBHBtt&BBBSBBsBBEEBE&BBBR Mr. G. I See Them B I . 1 A. V I A1IIAII UAUIiH I 1311-1 j Colt "*?? ' .* b ak ' | Hiss Lela Fulmer Heads Canning and Poultry Clubs. Miss Lela Fulmer, of Uhapin, who has been the energetic head of the Girls' Tomato Club in this county for the past year; has jast received notice of- her. appointment of organizer of Girls' Canning and Poultry Clubs for Lexington cpuaty,. Miso Fnimer has already commenced upon her duties and desires to visit every school in the county, with a view to enlisting all girls in this work. This is one of the most important works of the sohool now-a-days, a work which is attracting much attention the country over, since **" " ?^ TTn? C f-ri f na ids lnaaiurauuu vj tuo *jui?cu ototoo Department of Agricnltare several years ago. Miss Faimer is this week isitiag the rural schools in the Hollow Greek section, where she is meeting , with mnch success. Miss Fulmer will be glad to communicate with the several schools of the county; and make an appointment lor organizing clubs for this work.,^ r . * ' " * . A 8ad Death. T. C: the little 13-year-oldaoa of Mr.. -and Mrs. W. J. Besland, of Macon, Ga., ... who has been sick for sometime, and who had been carried to New York and Atlanta to a specialist for treatment, died last Friday at' his home. His mother was Miss Lula Drafts* of 'I- K 7 ' * this town, and well known to our people here, who sympathize with her in this sad boar of her bereavement. Little T. C. was bright and a favorite in the family bat God loves a; promising light, which seems mysterious to us, .but He knows best. Angels called thee, darling. From all care and pain away, - To tbe realms of joy eternal, To the land of purest day. We will miss thee, oh, so sadly, No sweet cherub now to kiss; But we'll meet thee T. C. darhnjr, In the home of perfect bliss. RIVALS i \ ;e to our numerous friends re are- constantly receivLrefully selected stock of B ANA Bill I IIICDV * Hill# IVBIA.blRE.ni i to call and inspect these S lat we can please as to the ad will make prices right, city. N.PLATT I m. Piatt & Son I Columbia, S. C. ?i i the Times | dern work. We are Cleaners and | rai?o' QTncnanoA* rtnlv nrartifii] L/ J ^?4AO VA^ViiVUVV) f? www.ww leaning aDd dyeing Hats, Feathers, | >s and Wraps. We never cease to it-side orders. IUGHTY, ers and Dyers, 1562. ;reet, Columbia, S. C. P. Caugh out in Kentucl load of nice \ Horses a and will have p about the 15 th < efore You Buy. HUM Don iviHii uihj 1313 Assembl imbia, S. Gaston &ewsv. Special to ifhe Dispatch. 1 * ' \. ' It seems like spring theBe days, have heard some birds singing. Mrs. Harry Goodwin at this writing is confined to her bed but we hope her a speedy recovery. The pie supper came out very well for "hard times" as it is nsually said. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Shall and little boy8, Edgar and D. B., Of Wagener, was the guests of their sister, Mrs. Adelle Fallaw, recently. We are glad to know our esteemed friend and citizen, Mr. James Spires, is home again from the State Hospital * - ?? ?. n*A wnere be nas been ior craacuicuc. ?* ? hope he will be himself again soon. . Messrs. J. F. Fallaw, P. M. and N. B. Mack attended the rnral carriers' meeting at Lexington Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Goodwin and: children visited relatives at Macedofl. Mr. .and Mrs. J. H. Pound spent Sunday with Mr., and Mrs: A. E. Pound. . Preaching Sunday at 11 Al M. and 7. P. M. We hope a large crowd will attend as oar pastor has a special sermon for church members, Mr. and Mrs.. J. W. Sightler was visitors recently. 7 , . .. . Spring. Garden Seeds. Sarratts' Bazaar has just received a fall variety of garden seed, Woods' and Ferry's seed iu papers or in bulk(>; Early Valentine, Oat-short or Corn field. Home raised Kentucky Wonder - - - ? ... _ i.?__ ' _ of two kinds Beans, ah varieties m cabbage and other seeds. Fresh and guaranteed to give satisfaction. ? . ^ t ? ' /' ; \: I: ' i Germany Will Need } 25,000 Bales A Month Washington, Feb. 20.?Germany will require 125,000 bales of American cot; ; 1 ton a month to keep her mills running at three-fourths capacity, Commercial Attache Ernest W. Thompson reported today. Cotton quotations at Hamburg on February S were: Fully good middling 16.44 cents per ponnd, and good midi dliug 15.S to 16 cents. , . t '> i Dick Resigns From Committee _ -/ ~ George W. Dick, for four years chairman of the ways and means committee of the house of representatives, Saturday night tendered his resignation as chairman of that committee. He has not yet resigned from the legislature, as he has not received his commission as postmaster of Sumter, but he thought it wise to resign from the head of the committee, as that position carries with it a number of ex-officio appointments. J. T. Liles of Orangeburg was named as Dr. Dick's successor. METHODIST CHURCH. Services at Lexington's Church. Second Sunday 7:30 P. M. Fourth Sunday 11:00 A. M. Sunday School.. 10 A. M. every Sunday The public is invited to attend all of these services. JOHN G. FARR, Pastor. Come, Let Us Worship Together. iman is I ^y buying up a S nd Mules them to arrive or 16 th. y St., J' I ..... Ctellon A.JMooth. After March 12 the th'iraty citizens of this state will be forced to quench their thirsts for each whole month thereafter with just one gallon of 'Whiskey .or beer, according to the proyiaiens of the Webb .law which prohibits the shipment to any one person during any month of moro than a gallon of "spirits.'' The last legislature passed an act .makin g the Webb Jaw effective in this' state, and that act goes into effect 20 days after Feb. 20, the date when Governor Manning signed it. The county dispensaries in this state are not making plans for ah early suspension of easiness, iney are no* even thinking of shutting off this fconrce of supply of "booze." On the contrary, some are advertising for bids for additional stocks of .the several "bestsellers.-" v " By prohibiting the receipt of more than a gallon a month by residents of ?he counties in which these dispensaries are located, and by residents Of the adjoining counties, the Webb law Vronid create, it seems, quite an additional demand for the dispensary prodnct. This condition would prove satisfactory to the public schools,, as the dispensary profits are given to support of these institutions, it was argued during debate in , the legislature. "~i- V I Certainly they will be permitted to r.ontinnft nnerafcinn tin HI after Sflnkem. ber 14, when the people will he permitted to decide whether prohibition shall obtain throughout this State. Should that election result in accordance with the wishes and expressed behalf of the prohibitionistB, South Carolina will then become indeed a State of thirst. The prohibitionists cor. :end the election is sure to adopt the prohibition law. If this law is enacted "wet goods5' of all descriptions must go. and the emporiums vending these products must liquidate. South Carolina will then be a terribly dry State. There are those who emphatically .contend prohibition will not prohibit in this State. Governor Manning says prohibition will prohibit, if the people 4ulopt the Jaw, and he i9 known to .strongly oppose the illegal traffic in the intoxicants. -? g *- E % s Ladies listen ! & t . We know it ia one of your desires to look good and be admired, and if you will only go to see Mr. Shernak, the Ladies' Tailor, of Columbia, your wish will be carried out to perfection, for he nnderstands his business and will cut your dresses, or make up some of the moat beautiful goods you ever saw. So read his ad and go to see him. Country and town folks are treated all alike. f The Woman of It. ; * ' "Mary," said Mr. Thomas, when a silence fraught with unpleasant meaning had followed his first altercation with his young wife. JUYes ?" said Mary interrogatively. "When a man and his wife have had a ? a difference/'' said Mr. Thomas with a judicial air, "and each considers the other at fault, | which of the tyro do you think j should make the first advance toI ward reconciliation?" "The wiser of the two," said Mrs. Thomas promptly, "and so, my dear, I'll say at once that I'm very sorry." j The Dot Over the "i." The small letter "i" was formerly written without the dot. The dot was introduced in the fourteenth century to distinguish from "e" I wnfinrr rPIir? ill ililSlY anu l luuiiipi letter '*i" was originally used where the letter "j" is now employed. The distraction between "i" and *j" was introduced by the Dutch printers at a comparatively rcccDt date, and the "j" was dotted because the "i," from which it was derived, was written with a dot. Inconsistency. "Isn't that Jones over there?the man who'writes the bitter articles about abolishing the tipping nuisance ?" "Yes, that's Jones." "'What's lie talking about?" "He is raising a sarcastic howl over the fact that a noted million- i i aire is alleged to have given a wait- j er a nickel tip."?Cleveland Plain ! T)n:il??r_ | Dumas' Wit. It is well known that some of the j novels hearing Dumas5 signature | are not his own. Meeting his son , one day, he asked him whether lie ! had read his latest novel. "So" said Dumas the younger, who was remarkable fgr his readv wit. 'TTuve *ou?" * 5jr ' 1 ? ^ / War News The lDiih Russian Army now stands at Bay on Russian grounds. The Zeppelin, an airship carrying bombs dropped several bombs, destroying bridges, smashing windows and houses, killing a family of four and buried them iu ruius of brick and plaster on ihe 20th. The Germans have been taking town after town in the vosges the last week. The Turks in the vicinity of Tchwruk were ariven oeyona me river on r eD. 23. No other fighting that day. The Eatente allies have made representations to the United Scates that Germany i9 not meeting the costs and care of her prisoners of war. In reply to Turkey and Greece the Bnlganan government asserts, .that neither country would be permitted to transport troops across Bulgarian territory. . A Norwegian vessel was sunk, off Dover Feb. 23 by a submarine or a mine and 18 members of the crew are missing. In the battle of the Mizurian lakes, which resulted in the expulsion of the Rassians from East Prussia, 300 cannan, including 10 pieces of heavy cali* * * n 1 ?_ j 1 tore, were captured, eemn aeciarea. Another vessol was sunk today in Germany's naval war zone. A Norwegian steamer was sent to the bottom in English Channel by either a submarine or a mine. Petrograd, Feb. 23 ?Repulse of the Austrians and Germans at several points are claimed by the Russians in an official communication issued last night. It is stated that in eastern Galicia, southeast of Stanislan, two Austrian brigades were driven off with the loss of 1,500 prisoners, including 20 officers and several machine guns. Heavy losses were sustained by the Austrians in the recent fighting, says the Russian general staff, claiming several victories in Galicia. In northern Poland it is said a successful stand has been made against the Germans. Official communications from Vienna and Berlin, however, tell of Russian reverses and heavy losses. On the western battle fields there are no signs of returning activity. Washington, Feb. 23.---heports of J ipan's demands on China still are as conflicting that the American government has not been able to outline a policy. Dying and Cleaning. We call your attention to the advertisement of J. W. Doughty, Columbia, the reliable cleaner and dyer. It you give him your work yon will be pleased, for many times, your dress or article intended to be cleaned is ruined. Mr. Doughty is an artist at the business and knows just what to do with whatever you wish hira to do. A Grab-game and Cake-walk. There will be a grab game and cake walk at Red Bank (or Saxe Gotha> school house Feb. 27th at 7:30 P. M., ' - *-?- - ' -Ci. ~ C 4.U-, 1 J icr cnu ueueut ui cue stuuui. uvciybody i9 cordially invited to attend. Masonic Notice. A regular communication of Pomaria Lodge No. 151 A. F. M. will convene in Masonic hall at Peak, S. C.. on Saturday, February 27, at 6 o'clock p. m. Pay dues. Visitors welcome. J. C. Swygert, Master. f ? i ' The Rural Carriers. According to notice from the President, Mr. J. E. B. McCartha, the rural oarriora nf thft 'ftAUllfV ftfctftndftd tllfi meeting here Monday, a gentlemanly and clever representative of their respective routes. The business before the body was discussed and transected. Much good results from this friendly entercourse face to face and the gentle touch of the elbow aud hearty grip of each other's hand, makes the work more desirable and worthy. They will meet again at the call of the president. Tax Payment Extended. Bv act of the Legislature, the time for paying taxes has beeu extended until April 1st, 1915, without penalty. E. L. WINfcARD, Feb. 15, 1915. County Treasurer. Frick's Big Giveaway Sale. In this is me Mr. P. M. Frick, the nrimie mprnhant nr Chanin. annonnopq the continuance of his wonderful Cut Price Sale, which has been in progress for the past ueu days and loads and load* of goods have been purchased at the astonishing prices of this sale. It is easily understood when you look at ic in the proper light: He has new goods coming in fresh from the northern markets, the newest out, bought at panic prices and will be sold at the same. Of course, unseasonable goods must go, and tliev are going, t) make room for other good". Co an ! ?ecure some of those bargains, before they are allgone. Notes From University of S. C. Columbia, S 0., Feb 24 ?With 'he conclusion of the midwinter examinations the University of South Carolina is back in athletic*, the Carolina quintette having in the last week met basketball teamc :rom Furman, Newberry, and Wake Forest, the las' named institution being the only college out of the State that the varsity will plav this season, no interstate trips having been arranged. T e anticipated games with the Citadel and the College of Charleston have been post, poned. Coach Sid. Smith is now trying out raw material for the Carolina baseball J team, and whipping iuio shape some of last years players. During the past fortnight President Ourrell's activities hav^ been comprised very largely of number* of lectures delivered at vario is places wi hio the State. Dr. Ourrell came to the University with an already established reputation as a lecturer, hi9 ttork in Chautauqua circles was well known, and.he has now sprung ioto great demand as a lecturer for South Carolinians. A very large portion of his time is occupied in responding to re* quests to speak, and in this wise taking the University to the doors of the people of the State. Mean L. T. Baker and Drs. Smith, Chamberlayne and Wauchope have also been variously engaged as lecturers this week. Dr. Wauchope, of the University's department of English, is Carolina's exchange professor to the University of North Carolina, and he is there this week.engaged in delivering a camber of classroom and public lectures on various phases of English literature. He will also represent the University of Iowa at the inauguration of President Graham at Chapel Hill, April 21, having been a former professor of English at the Iowan university. Several students represented the University of South Caroliua at the sessions of the Laymen's Missionary held this week, at Charlotte, N. C. The University has asked the General Assembly for an appropriasion this year of 1103,000.00: Tbis does not include a sum for a proposed law building. The second term officers of the Civic Club are: president, Raymon Schwartz, r?f Snmtor trino.nrpsirif?nHaddon Johnson, of Aiken; secretary, Ashley E. Merrimoo, of Sumter; treasurer, E. 8. Gambrell, of Belton; faculty advisor, Dr. Reed Smith. Alumni of Carolina have formed and officered an Alumni Athletic Association to work in conjunction with ^ the University Association, and in a measure to take over control of athletics at Carolina. H. B. P. I DR. J. W. SANDEL, PHYSICIAN, Dr. J. W. Sandel request us to say for the present, he will meet hia patients at the Southern's depot on Mondays and Fridays of each week. Gilbert Dots, R. F. D. 2. Special to The Dispatch. News is scarce as the panic 'is on ' everybody seems dull and grouchy. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Addy spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Minnie Drafts. Misses Ella and Sallie Sawyer visit edatMr. Tom Taylor's Saturday nignt. Mr. Drayton Taylor and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Berley Leaphart Sunday. We are sorry to say that Mr. Clinton Shealy is very ill and we trust he may soon recover. Mr. Callie Taj lor and Miss Lessie Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Hallinan Saturday and Sunday. Misses Dotie, Faunie, Veary &nd Trannv Shirey of Lexington visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor Sunday. Mr. Rufus Kelly made a flying trip to Mr. Tom Taylor's on his way back from Columbia Sunday. j Mr. John Leaphart and family visit eri Mr. and Mrs. James Cook Sunday. Mr. Calhoun Craps and family paid a visit to his brother, Dalton Craps, near Columbia Sunday. Mr. Zaek Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Judson Cook Sunday. Brown Eyed Boy. Washington's Birth Day. One of the grandest and most pleasing entertainments in our town, was that of the exercises of Washington's * 1 Birth day, in the High scttooi auuuurnm, last Monday evening, given by the school pupils of The Lexington High School. Fine taHcnts an 1 promise J of those participating were displays I to perfection, and certainly gave evi' deuce ?>f thought and excellent trai <! ing by the teachers of the respective ' ~c ,1",m f uU*i?i<r n rt. and ?v? ere J ('laSSt'S Ul IIIMIV .r~ j. i all pupils did so well, it would be par { tial in u> to specify. The public f. el greatfnl to the fa -ul y for their efforts ' to give them n h a grand tr^at by th: ir own homo fo ks. _