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?"* I (Tlit Htsiiatrlt-oXiMua I '?<?? ? ' "' i ' J - ' VOLUME NO. 50. LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14,1920. %. . * V NO,. 38 ? . .. . a- -i;k - - ? '- * IF SUFFRAGE IS S STATE LAW The possibility oT South Carolina | having a system of election laws in i conflict with the constitution of the 17 ni toil States is toucher! iinnn in a letter Governor Cooper has received j from T. P. Cothran, state chairman of the Democratic executive committee, during- the course of which Mr. Cothran conuments upon the political situation which would arise upon the ratification of the 19th amendment to the constitution of the United States, which amendment has to do with woman suffrage. Mr. Cothran suggests that his letter he. given to the press so that the neo pic of the state may consider the matter and so that "we may have the benefit of opinions of best informed men." The letter to Governor Cooper follows: "Dear Governor: "Permit me to suggest for your consideration the political situation which would arise upon the ratification or the 10111 amendment, of the constitution of the United States relating to woman suffrage, in order that you may l?e prepared to act should it arise. "It Seems highly probable that Vermont, North Carolina or Tennessee may ratify the amendment before the general election in November is held, if this should occur, the proclamation ot its ratification will he immediately made and the amendment will take effect. We will then have a. system of election laws in conflict with the constitution of the United States and neither our constitution nor our statute can stand in such conflict. "The proposed amendment reads t litis: "The rmlit of citizens of the United States to vote shall not he denied or abridged by the United Stotes or by any state oil account of sex." 1 Paint the othe If DE and cos charge 1 Sf DE years 01 | better-^ c* i rs it again s A Comp SUCCESSFUL r WILL CONFLICT "The conflict neuveen our laws and the federal constitution, of course, may exist as readily where our laws I are passed in conflict with existing j provisions of the federal constitution, as where our laws are valid when en | acted but become in conflict with a I federal amendment subsequently ratij fied. "The quest bin arose in my mind | whether or not, under these circum| stances, we could hold a valid election ! under laws in conflict with the federal amendment. If this could not be j done the political consequences, as you readily perceive, would be disasterous. The election for United States senator, for congressman and foi presidential electors would be annullec and it is possible that wo would hav< a Republican president. The onlj remedy therefore would be the callinj I of an extra session of the general as si nibly to conform our election law: I to the new order of things. "My fears have been very mud i conmosed liv the case of X'enll vs Tleln i ware 103 I*. S. 370. where i' is helc I that the adoption of the 15th amend I ment ( which is in the exact verblag* j | of lite proposed 19th) rendered inop | crative by the provision in the thei i existing constitution of Delawar< j which limited the right of suff rags I to wliite men. Kolowing this princi j pie. everything in our constitution am j registry and election laws, liniitin; 1 t he right of sucrage to males, woult instantly become inoperative. But tin | dor our laws no one con vote wilhou registration. This will apply to winen under the new order "of things, sis wel sis to men. The time for registratioi is limited: the tirst 15 tlsiys in Angus j stnd the sixtti. seventh and eightl ' dsiys of Septemhor. Instructions to tin supervisors of registration should bi issued directing them to permit wo fWSHU rITfiL _ half your t half wha VOE doesn t less mon< for DEVOE VOF. dn^sn r three yeas ve'H give 3 HARMON D LEXII* lete Stock men to register during these periods, entitling them to vote In the general election in November, it is my opinion that we will have done all that wus possible and that the election would bo valid. "I suggest that you give this letter to the press, and that the matter may receive lull consideration and that we all may have the benefit of opinions of best informed men." A MICK'S FERRY NEWS. Special to The Dispatcli-News. Amick's Ferry, July 12.?Nice showers have fallen in this section for I the past few days which was very much needed. t Mr. James Monts and wife and little daughter Elberta. of the Dutch s Fork section spent Saturday night J and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Amick and family. i Mr. J. M. Koon and wife and little r son visited at Mr. I. E. Koon's last I Sunday. s Mr, C. O. Amick and family of thv. >* Cherokee section spent Sunday with ? family. Mr. J. IJ. Hyler and family visited s at Mr. I. E. Koon's last Sunday even ins. l Airs. iiettie Epting of the Mace doniu section spent a few days last 1 week with her sister, Airs. M. C. - Amick. who lias been very sick for 3 the past few weeks but we are glad - to say is some better at this writing. i Mr. J. I). Oxner is spending a. few 3 weeks witii his sister. Mrs. Vclmar front of this section. Mr. \V. M. Goff and wife and Mr. I It. K. Charles of near Batesburg re? cetitly spent a few days with Mr. D. I 1>. Amick and family. - j Mr. G. c. I.indler and family vist I ited at Mr. B. 10. Amick's on last , Sunday. 1 Mr. farrol Addy and family of the i Cedar Grove section visited at Mr. D. t A. Hemlrix's last Saturday night and i Sunday. e Mrs. J. F. Amick and wife visited at e Mr. B. It. Hyler's last Sunday. - ) Several of the young people of this 4U:fu sww house DEV( tever you li 't take fewe sy, we will i wear a ye< rs longer-lo: 'ou enough ? RUG COMPA JGTON, S. C. : of Paints, ir 4 \ ; * 0 <-i i # i n ???^ -t section are expecting to attend sum- . mcr school which will be held at Sum- ' merland College, this week. Mrs. Mattle Hendrix and charming young daughter Katie, spent a short while at Mr. J. F. Amiick's, last Sunday. Miss Lessie Koon recently spent a t few days with her sister, Mrs. Mae Shealy. , Mr. Victor Shealy arid wife visiter ' at Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Koon's last ' Sunday. Misses Eva and Al(ce Ruth Mollis c are spending a few days with their 1 brother,, Mr. Charlie Mollis, of the 1 Red Knoll sectiop. ^ ' Master Meber Koon had the misfor- ' tune of getting snake bitten the other day but we are glad to say he is get- 1 ting along fine at this-writing. ' Mr. A. 1. Shealy had the misfortune s of losing liis fine milk cow on last ' Saturday evening when the lighten- 1 jng struck the pine under which the cow was standing. BLACK EYES. j WATERINGFORI) NEWS, i " Farmers are about through laying by, and are now making war on the boll weevil. Mr. C.. C. Howard and family, after spending some time with the home folks, nave returned to their home at New Brookland. Mr. and Mrs. Odus Smith of the Smith Branch section, visited Mr. X. R. Gunter last Sunday. Rev. E. W. Johnston was the guest ] of Mr. E. I*. Shealy last Monday. ' A protracted meeting is now in | progress at the Pond Branch M. E. j church. H. A. Howard and family visiteu , Mr .''and Mrs. X. R. Gunter last Sun- ' day. I^jist Saturday, while eating wild i cherries, two of Mr. Arthur Rish's (Children were seriously poisoned, the little unfortunates were rushed to the j Vj i nearest physician where medical aid j was promptly administered, but alas, \ j in spite of all that medical skill could I | do, one died while at the doctor's of- | I j f )E; paint ke. r gallons make no f ar or two nger and to paint lNY T*% i - i}.. f . j j.j ., v t , Colors, V I JF % i .'*.'* ' CHURCH WORKE SUMMERLAND: ? Special to The Dispatch-News. Summerland College, July 13.?Thir mnual summer school for church workers of the Lutheran church of the state of South Caxolina was formally >pened at Summerland College, Lees.ille-Batesburg, last Sunday evening n-ith a sermon by the Rev. H. A. VfoCullougli, of Columbia, who is the lirector of the school. Regular class work began Monday morning with courses in Sunday school training, normal mission study, missionery methods, brotherhood work, church music, and special lectures on home and Foreign mission work by Drs. C. L,. Miller and C. L. Brown, respectively A recreation period is heartily enjoyed by all attending the school every evening after the supper hour until darkness comes on. The commodious rooms of the college are being occupied by the attendants and meals are furnished them in the dining hall. Thus the social life of the scool is no small feature. The number attending is gratifying indeed. On the second day of the school 225 have registered and th^re are prospects of over 300 registering before the school closes Friday of this week. fice. The other recovered after several hours of untold suffering. The little child of Mr. and Mr^s. Arthur Rish was buried at Oak Grove llaptist church Sunday evening. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. L. Hayes of Gilbert, S. C. We do not aim. to open a medical department in this paper, but here la what Uncle Henry says is a cure for tattle snake bite, plenty of sweet oil and whiskey taken internally, provided you don't get bit by the latter. TL. M int m sit T rt A iwT"lr?r*s-* UUAKAIN 1 cc; The paint ii is full met composed o 50% Pure Whi (Carbonate of Lea< 50% Pure Whii ~ (Oxide of Zinc) With the proper amounts of: Pure Linseed Oi Pure Turpentii and notl arnishes, I i r ?v /;.vv,.. . RS ENJOYING SUMMER SCHOOL l ' I The following are the member* of I mo iacuity. , 4 The Rev. H. A. McCullough, X>. D., director. The Rev. D. Burt Smith, D. D./ Easton, Pa., pastor and editor of "In-? termediate Lesson Notes."' The Rev. E. "J. Sox, Hickory, SNT; 'CT., professor of Bible, Lenoir college. The Rev. J. W. Horine, D. E>., Columbia. professor in Lutheran semi-. T nary. The Rev. S. S. Waltz, D. D., CH!? cago. executive secretary* Lutheran' Brotherhood of America. The Rev. C. L. Brown. D. D., executive secretary board of Foref?S Missions. 1 Mrs. M. O. J. Kreps, Col umbra, I president Woman's Conference^ th - South Carolina. Miss Sadie Goggans, Newberry, i teacher. I ' vZ Sister Elizabeth, parish house deaconess, St. John's church, Charleston. The Rev. C. L. Miller, Greenville, pastor. The Rev. F. K. Roof. ReesvUIe, pastor. Miss Elberta Sease, Little Mountain, registrar of the school. Music director. t CLIFTON'S BRAZILIAN" HERBS. i A fresh supply of Dr. Clifton's Brazilian Herbs just received and for (L I short time we will continue to sell ! the remedy at the special advertisings price, a $3.00 treatment for $1.00. ' See ad, elsewhere in this issue. \ A few packages of Clifton's Fac0 Soap while they last, regular 25c Ufe cake will be sold at the advertising price 2 for 25c. HARMON DRUG CO., 1 The REXALL Store. 1 I uia j vmiuu ri this package isure, and is f: te Lead, i> te Zinc, ' Hi tie Dryer hing else. . a9SwSVS9HI^h 8 % \ wis?''-. jfe v * 3ils, Etc. * i