The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, March 23, 1921, Image 4

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^ OFFICIAL COTJNTY PAPER Poxitebed Every Wednesday By f'y SLIGH & WALKER, ' /? TfflHgteij g. C, G. XI. HARMAN, Associate Editor. ?J8tered at the Postoffice at Lexif. '' Ipgton, S. C., as mail matter of the %v"' Second Clan. f - ... . v Subscription Price Per Tear, $1.50 V CASH IN ADVANCE. ADVERTISING RATES < . Obituaries and in memoriams, one tent a word. Cash with order. Cards of thanks, one cent a word. J ?iv?oy VWUI wxvu Viuv*. V' .? ' 4 . Want ads, one cent a word each Insertion. Cash with order. Make all remittances payable to SZJGH & WALKER. Address all | communications to The DispatchNews, Lexington, S. C. Fhone 119. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1921. ? , "i' h " . TAX REFORM. f The Extension Service of the University has undertaken to conduct this J^ar a study of the tax problem in South Carolina. This is a good work > . . \ which is needed to be done, because . there is vast improvement of our taxing system to be had if the subject be. approached in the right manner. Up to djate the finest document yet produce^ in this state on the Subject is the ireport of the special joint committee of the general assembly, written by Senator Marion of Chester, but it is not perhaps the very last wora on the subject, and if the Extension Service can contribute anything toward the solution of the problem it will have, perfomed a real service to the State. The inequality of taxes, by reason of the fact that much property escapes altogether, while other classes pay so low a proportion as almost to be negligible, are the most glaring defects. And yet it seems harfl to secure the enactment of progressive and constructive laws which would at lea^ partially remedy some of the bad conditions. Until there is a larger jjopular demand for real tax reform it will continue to be hard to get the needed legislation. It seems more to the liking of the average legislaV > ' ? l tor to decry appropriations than to lay the axe at the root of the tree and reform the whole system, so equalizing the burdens of taxation that a * nearer approacn to justice win ue , . * It is* to be hoped that in the coming two years more thought will be devoted to this subject, so that by the time the next election gets around we may be able to get somewhere with a program that should afford relief. ' LANSING WRITES. Robert Lansing, former secretary of state, is writing a series of articles for the Saturday Evening Post, describing "The Big Four" of the peace conference. The articles make en joyable reading. It is a pity, however<t^iat the estimate of Mr. Wilson at vrafk in Paris should have to be drawn by Mr. Lansing, because however conscientious may be Mr. Lansing's portrayal, his deductions may be subjected to discount because of his misunderstanding with the president under whom he was serving as secretary of state. Since Mr. Wilson chose to act on his own 'judgment instead of upon the advice and after ..consultation with his compatriots, much of Mr, Lansing's article must necessarily be based on his conception of the motives actuating- the chief representative pf the United States at the peace conference. Mr. Lansing's treatment of the subject is critical and while it is not entirely apparent that personal feeling has swayed his judgment, there will always be those who will lay such a charge to his door. The Dispatch-News does not believe in idolizing any man, but it does believe that Woodrow Wilson will, when time has softened the aspersions of his enemies, be rated a first place in American history, as a statesman. But we have always thought that he made a grave mistake in going to Europe at all, and, if what Mr. Lansing says be true, he made a further mistake in failing to consult freely with other members of delegation which he appointed to accompany him. Altogether it is not an unpleasant picture of the former president as painted by Mr. Lansing?a man obsessed with one idea and that a great one?of bringing permanent and world-wide peace. If he has failed, it appears to have been because he was outwitted by shrewd representatives of other nations, who saw an opportunity to benefit their respective countries by appearing to yield to the idealist on some questions in order to secure his support for their own pet schemes. The articles In question are well worth reading. newspaper engush. A good friend of The DispatchNews, who is one of the best known teachers in the county, took us to task the other day for the use in the paper of some very impure English, and we had to confess to the charge. Perhaps a close scrutiny of the columns of every newspaper published in South Carolina would reveal more or less mangling of the mother tongue,' because, while most newspaper men know better, the exigencies under which the average newspaper is produced preclude doing the very best work. And yet the entire profession should realize that there is a decided obligation resting upon them to use the very best English possible. The teacher who took us to task pointed out that in correcting a pupil for some grammatical "bull," she .was told that the pupil had been guided by a like expression in the columns of the paper, and had taken the paper as a model. If it were * * humanly possible for one man to write all of the stuff that went into the paper it might be possible to bring about a vast improvement in the diction used. And also if the average country editor did not have ... 9 to set type, keep books, solicit business, write ads as well as news stories, and in general be a jack of all trades in order to avoid bankruptcy, newspaper English might be further improved. When it is taken into consideration that by. far the largest voiume * of matter appearing in the average newspaper is .not written by one man and must pass through other hands before coming to the editor's desk in. the form of "proof," there is small wonder that more of the language found in newspapers does not do violence to good usage. mere is no man in puonc me wno talks to a larger audience than does the newspaper man and he has not the advantage enjoyed by ministers, statesmen and other public speakers whose personal magnetism may in part atone for their rhetorical lapses. The listener is carried on from one thought to another with hardly time to analyze and parse sentences. But when it comes to cold* type there is time for critical analysis. Sentences may be read and reread and the faults of construction can be readily detected. For these reasons the editor must be more careful not only of his diction but of the thoughts which he launches. When it is considered that the time in which newspapers must be made is very short and when one recognizes the tither handicaps which attend their production, perhaps the average of us don't do so bad after ail, out certain it is that all of us could do better, and we should strive to attain the very best standard of I which we are capable. We do not advise our young scholars to lay too much stress on the correctness of the sentences which they may read in the newspaper, because the chances to make errors are too many. Besides the teacher ought to, and in most cases does, know more about the correct use of words and the proper formation of sentence? than the editor?and. in any event, the teacher, so far as the pupil is concerned, is the final arbiter?the court of last resort from which there is no appeal. .. THE MULE. The mule he is a funny sight, I He's made of ears and dynamite, His heels is full of bricks and springs, Tornadoes, battering rams and things, He's fat as any poisoned pup; It's just his meanness swells him up; He's always scheming 'round to do The things you most don't want him to r . do. The mule he lives on anything. L i He's got a lively voice to sing, I And when he lets it loose at noon It sounds like buzz saws out of tune. He stands around, with sleepy eye < And looks as if he'd like to die, But when there's any dying done j'It ain't the mule, I'll bet a bun. I 4 * Some folks don't treat mules with respect They say he ain't got intellect That may be so, but if you've got To go to Heaven on the spot, And want a way that doesn't fail, < Just twist the tassel on his tail. ] The mule he tends to his own biz? He don't look loaded, but he is. ?The Cottage Farmer. FINE EASTER CANDIES We are showing Nunnally's high grade candy?"the Candy of the South," in standard and fancy packages for Easter and offering every package at reduced prices to meet the times. A big line of Block's Aristocrat candies, in many kinds and style packages, all suitable for Easter gifts. Every package of candy leaving our store is guaranteed to be pure and fresh. ''The Best cold drinks in town." HARMON T>RUO Co. LOOKING BACKWARD ' I might have been rich if I'd wanted ' the gold instead of the friendships I've made. I might have had fame if I'd wanted renown instead of the hours I've played. Now I am standing to-day on the far / edge of life, and I'm just looking . backward to see What I've done with the years and the . days that were mine and all that has happened to me. I haven't built much of a fortune to leave to those who shall carry my name, --' And nothing I've done shall entitle me here to a place on the tablets of fame. But I've loved the great sky and its \ spaces of blue; I've lived with the birds and the trees; I've turned from the splendor of sil, ver and gold to share such pleasures as these. I've given my time to the children that came; together we've romped and we've played. And I wouldn't recall the glad hours spent with them for the money that * ! might have been made. i I chose to be known and loved by the few and was deaf to the plaudits of men; And I'd make the same choice should the dhance come to me to live my life over again. , I've lived with my friends and shared in *their joys, known sorrow with all of its tears: I have harvested, much from my acres ' of life, though some say I've squandered my years. -. . For much that is fine has been mine to enjoy, and I think I have lived, to my best, And I have no regret, as I'm Hearing the end, for the gold that I might ~ J CI J liixvc puddCds^u* oncuicu. EASTER CARDS AND STATIONERY We are showing a complete line of Easter booklets, folders, and 'postr^ cards. A big line of all kinds of postcards, writing papers, tablets, etc. High grade stationery at . reduced prices. Our line is the Rexall quality kind., x:fJ. HARMON DRUG CO. FANCY EASTER CANDIES We have received by express a big line of Nunnally's and Block's high grade candies in stardard and fancy packages, ali make splendid Easter gifts. The prices on all high grade candies here have been reduced to meet the times. We guarantee every package. HARMON DRUG CO. CLERK'S SALE. - ' 1 ' State of South Carolina, County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. The Home National Bank of Lexington, S. C., Plaintiff, versus Fred G. Hartley et al., Defendants. I ' By virtue of authority vested in me [ by Order of the Court in the above entitled Cause, I will sell before the Court House door at Lexington, S. C., during the legal hours of sale, at public auction to the highest bidder on the first Monday in April next, the same being the fourth day of 'sa"id j month, the following described real estate, to wit: "All that piece, parcel or tract of land situated, being and lying in Black Creek Township, in the above said County and State, containing six hundred twenty-six (626) ^cres, more or less .adjoining lands of Henry Cook on the north, lands conveyed by me to A. L. Garvin on the east, lands of John J. McCartha and estate lands of Bardin on the south, and bounded by Black Creek on the west; the same being the western portion of a tract containing 1040 acres and formerly owned by J. D. Jones. For more ac curate description reference may be had to plat made by E. L. Hartley, Surveyor, dated the 2 5th day of December. 1915, on which plat the said 626 acres are divided into two tracts containing 526 and 100 acres respectively, and designated as the Home Tract and Tract No. 5, respectively." Also the water rights, privileges, easements, and other property described in the mortgage of Fred G. Hartley to the Carolina Bond and Mortgage Co., foreclosed in this ac i non." This sale is being made at the risk of C. L. Willcox, and the SavannahGuano Company, the former purchasers. Terms of Sale: Cash, the purchaser to pay to the Clerk of Court five hundred dollars in cash within thirty minutes after his bid is made, and In default thereof, said Clerk will immediately sell the aforesaid premises before the Court House Door in Lexington County at public auction without further advertisement at the risk of the former purchasers. Purchaser to pay for papers, recording fees and revenue stamps.? H. L .HARMON, C. C. C. P. & G. S., Lex. Co., S. C. Mar'-h 14th. 1921. Mrs. Elise McLester of Camden, Jeanes supervisor Kershaw c?unty, brought a large delegation to the State Teachers convention. Mrs. McLester is a great worker. TAX NOTICE According to law the county Auditor will add the following penalties: On January 1st, 1921, 1 per cent. penalty will be added to those who have not paid. On February 1st, 1921, an additional 1 per cent will be added to those who have not paid, making 2 per cent penalty for February. On March 1st, 1921, an additional 1 per cent penalty will be added to those who have not paid, making a total of 3 per cent, penalty for March and April. Still an additional 4; per cent penalty will be added May 1st, 1921, making 7 per cent. , penalty to be paid by those who have i not paid by May 1st, 1921. TAX BOOKS CLOSE MAY 15. Poll Tax?$1.00, Capitation Road , Tax, $5.00. Capitation Dog Tax, 50c. When remitting give each Township and School District your property is in. Give one name in full? not initials. Send postage for reply and return of receipt. C. E. LEAPHART, Treasurer Lexington County, S. C. till May 15. CLEItK'S SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. G. R. Rast, Plaintiff vs James E. Salley, et al, Defendants. By virtue of the authority vested in me by an order of his honor Judge Frank B. Gary in the above-entitled case, I will sell before the Courthouse door in Lexington on the first Monday in April, 1921, the same being the fourth day of the said month, during the usual hours of sale, at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: "All those two lots of land in the town of Swansea, once ?wned by the Masonic Lodge, bounded as follows: (a) bounded on the north by Third Street fifty feet, and on the south fifty feet by George Williams lot, West by Bartow Avenue one hundred and fifty feet, and on the east by lot of myself. /Vv 1 mur 1 CI1.U \>j/ uj lut vxi iiui in uy xlino oireeii fifty feet ,on the south fifty feet by Grover F. Williams, east by lot of Masonic Lodge one hundred fifty feet, and west one hundred and fifty feet by lot of myself, once owned by W. Z. Road. Also twenty-three and one-halt acres of land on place once owned by Sam. Salley, bounded north by lands of Ella Dickson, south by lands of Hamp Lucas and Willie Gissendanner, west by lands of Hermon Ott, and east by the Jones Bridge public road. Terms of Sale: Cash, purchaser to pay for papers, revenue stamps. H. L. HARMON, Clerk of Court. EFIRD Ac CARROLL, attorneys for Plaintiff. CLERK S SALE. State ol' South Carolina. County of Lexington.?Court of Common Pleas. S. M. Hagins, Plaintiff vs Cork E. Buckles, et a!, Defendants. By virtue of the authority vested in mc by an order of his honor Judge Frank B .Gary in the above entitled case, I will sell before the Courthouse door at Lexington, S. C., on the first Mo'nday in April, 1921, the same being the fourth day of the said month, during the usual hours of sale, at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: (a) All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying, and being in the town of Cayce, County and State aforesaid, bounded as follows: On the north by lands now or formerly of Mrs. Annie Holland, and measuring thereon fifty-seven feet; on the east by lands now or formerly of J. S. Craps, and measuring thereon one hundred and thirty-three feet; on the south by Holland Avenue, and measuring thereon fifty-seven feet; and on the west by lot belonging to the estate of J .M. Hagins, deceased: (b) All fliat certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying, and being in the town of Cayce, County and State aforesaid, and bounded now or formerly as follows: On the north by lands of Mrs. A. S. Holland, and meas uring thereon fifty feet; on the east by lot above described, and measuring thereon one hundred and thirty-three feet; 011 the south by Holland Avenue, and measuring thereon fifty feet; and on the west by lands of Mrs. Annie Holland. Terms of sale: Cash, purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. IT. L. HARMON, Clerk of Court. CF1RD & CARROLL, Attorneys for PlairMT. .. : ATt "y'V ' PERFUMES AND TOILET GOODS Special combination packages and standard bottles and packages of perfumed and Toilet goods, both well known American and Imported perfumes, neatly boxed and packed, make j lovely Easter gifts, all at greatly reduced prices. | HARMON DRUG CO. WANT ADS. ! [ NOTICE?To my customers and friends I will do tire work on Friday and Saturday of each week. Work will be received and deliv- J ered at any time by Mr. C. S. \ Rauch. C. B. Dickert, Mgr., Lexington New Vulcanizing Company. 2w-c j ON FRIDAY April 1st at 11 o'clock, I will sel to the highest bidder for cash 64 acres of pine, oak and poplar saw timber, at my home, five miles north of Gilbert, S. C., Mrs. P. H. Craps. lt-p 1 , : ? SPRAYERS FOR SALE?Novelty spray and force pumps, very valuable to people having fruit trees and garden produce* to spray, as the spraying season is now on. The pump is also valuable for extinguishing fires, washing autos, windows, soiled walls and overhead ceiling. Can use hot or cold water as desiring for cleaning. Throws a stream 60 ft. Valuable receipt^ for; all kinds of spraying, also illustrations showing how to use the sprayer. All orders filled promptly on w*.- oiiv i^uuvvu ui f u.i/v. T. L. Huntley, State Agent, Lexington, S. C. . Rt. If ... . COTTON SEED FOR SALE?Twenty tons of Wannamaker's Improved Cleveland Big Boll cotton seed. One year from Model Seed farm. Government tests show improved seed produce greater yields than unimproved seed. The best is not too good for anybody. Also have "Webber 82 and Hartsville varieties of long staple seed. Prices $1 to $1.25 per bushel. Would exchange for peas. Apply to J. Hoy Wessinger, Lexington, S. C., Route 2. 2t-23-c SEED SWEET POTATOES FOR SALE?Pure, oldtime Busby yams, grown from vines for seed. One dollar per bushel. R. F. D. 2, Gilbert, S. C. Henry S. Sease. It-p HANDSOME .congenial young lady, worth $100,000, is anxious to marry honorable, worthy gentleman. Mary, -no r l. u . r>i T 4 :>U3 ijcinKcrHiiiiii oiug., ijupi /viigcico, Cal. 4t-25-p_. YOUNG MEN, women, over 17, for Postal Mail Service. $120 month. Examination April. Experience unnecessary. For free particulars of instruction, write Raymond Terry, (former Civil Service examiner) 1395 Continental Bldg.. Washington. D. C. 3t-p-24 FOR SALE?Pair good young mules, Studebaker two-horse wagon and harness. Whole outfit for $450.00. R. Harman, cjo Barre Hardware Col. Lexington, S. C. 2t-p-23 FOR SALE?50 bushels Coker's Webber long staple cotton seed; pure, at $1.00 per bushel. Apply at once to W. P. Roof. 2t-23-p WANTED?50 bushels good, sound mixed peas. Sam P. & W. P. Roof, Jr. , pd. a a ^nnAT> DAOfTio w a vnnpn I ill V/&1/AIV fVOliJ ir uiiiti. or round, about 6 inches in diameter, even feet long, at lowest price. G. M. Harman, Lexington, S. C. For groceries, and vegetables, in season,. anything good to eat, always call at Wingard-Roberts Co. We have it at right prices, and glad to sei*ve 3'ou. FOR SPECIAL line of -stylish low1 quarter shoes, for ladies, gent's and children, see the new shoes at Wingard-Roberts. Prices and shoes will please you. WANTED?A saw mill outfit to cut about one million feet of lumber, near New Brookland. Will pay per thousand for said cutting. C. S. Roof, New Brookland, S. C. lw-p voTirp Lexington Lodge No. IS2, A .F. M. will hold a special meeting Thursday night, March 24, 1921, at S o'clock. There will be work and a full attendance is needed. DR. G. F. ROBERTS. Worshipful Master, A. D. MARTIN. Secretary. TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are warned not to place fishing nets in the pond of the undersigned, or to trespass on the premises in any other way. Lexington Electric Light Co., 4t-2"-< By W. W. Bnrre. LAST CALL?Hundred of coat suite V and dresses must go. Coat suits v $14.95 and $19.50, dressed $9.9S and 1 $15.95;' These ace the best values we Have ever offered. Follow the I crow&f Furtick's iSample Store, cor-: * _ nen^r Gervais and Gates streets, ; Columbia. *>v _____ ? WHY worry ladies, when we have a / r dress for $15.00. Sample Store An- X nex, 1900 Main street, Columbia. I DRESS'e? from $7.50 to $27.50. Very latest Sample Store Annex, 1900 Main Street, Columbia. DON'T let 'em kid you?we have bargains. ; Sample Store Annex, 1900 ' Main street .Columbia. " FOR SALE?Pure bred Hampshire pigs, 10 weeks old, now ready for delivery at $6.00 each. Apply w I Perry Corley, Lexington, S. C. lt-p STOP?After March 19 A. L. Lown's mill will be shut down for repairs, and will not run again until further notice. 22-p \ . v' FOR RENT?Six room house in Pelion, -with garden anf? outbuilding? " Good water. Rent reasonable. See l/: T'. - Williams, Pelion, S. C- 2t-o ' ' ???"jiL-? - ?? i - mm LOST?A white, female poodle dog. > : . s 18 months old. Finder wiii. please notify or return to me and receive reward. Address C. G. Williams, :: $? Gaston, S. C. , ' lt-p I . . | GET YOUR Hemstitching and'Picot- ; ing done promptly at the Columbia, S. Gi; hemstitching & Pleating Co., 1310 Main. Skirts pleated $2.00. i Hemstitching on .all material 10c + m V *%. per yard. Gold and silver picot V;? edging,r French riffle pleating. We carry a full line of threads. Phone , 0070 . ' H' . -;aJ< .. . FOR RENT?35 acre farm near residence of S. J. Leaphart. Apply to V Mrs. Bessie Berly, Lexington, S. C. 21-p * &>** FOR SALE?Pure bred Hampshire pigs, $6.00 each. Apply S. Perry Corley, Lexington, S .C. 21-p . i ;gi x. 111 1 KODAKERS?Correct developing means better pictures. Send your kodak films to us and get the best. Columbia Studio, 1423 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. Write for price list- 21-E U \ r -niTTTT"V T5TTT1 PAD TTTUTTlf OPPTl VV li\ XiU J-/ ?T IXi. X JJ fcj K l iX/ t CORN, for sale at $1.00 per peck v or $2.00 per bushel. Prolific, made in sand land an average over seventy busneis per acre. On sale at .'/Lexington Cotton Fertilizer Co., / O. w. Miller, producer, Gilbert, S. % C. :-Vj ________ IMPROVED COLUMBIA LONG - : STAPLE COTTON SEED for sale, $2.00,per bushel. In 1919, row V - $ Itested made one-fourth more seed ? cotton per acre than Cleveland Big Boll short staple cotton. Grows 1 1-4 ... inch staple. This long /' ,C-'l " staple cotton gives 34 to 35 per cent lint, and gathers easier than short staple cotton, and is as early as Cleveland Big Boll. Stalks and lint of the -.Improved Columbia Long Staple can be seen at Lexington ; Cotton-& Fertilizer Co.?G. W. Miller, producer, Gilbert, S. C. FOR SALE?Improved Columbia Long staple cotton seed, $2.00 per bu8he|. ;. In 1919 in royv tests made more per acre than Cleveland big ; boll; easier gathered than short staple rootton; staple 1 1-4 inches in length. On sale at Lexington Cottb# & Fertilizer Co., Lexington, S. p., or G. W. Miller, Gilbert, S. C, ' * 16-tf i,ci - '"p <. . ' J W.4XTRD?Mati nr uinnien tn tnVo orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, ^ full line for men, women and chil- ' -? c > dren. Eliminates darning. We pay 75 an hour spare time, err $36.00 a ' week for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Mills, Xorristown, Pa. Vv.n 10#-!>-21 PARTIES having large tracts of land and want it divided and sold for the .high dollar write us; also smaller tracts handled; large tracts a specialty; best auctioneer in the State. Write P. O. Box 304, New Brookland, S. C. ll-10-6m. LIBERTY BONDS?I will pay market prices for all issues of Liberty bonds. J. P. Ott, Lexington, S. C, 4 31tf-c * NOTICE. Stock Certificate No. 19 of Bank of Pelion, Pelion, S. C., for (3) shares of said hank stock issued to E. H. Barrs on August 19, 1914, said certificate having been losf or destroyed during 1920, I will apply to said Bank of Pelion for a new Certificate on March 28th, 1921. E. H. BARRS, Estate. By T.. P. BARRS. Admix.