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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-12-06
THE CHRONICLE and Memphis

The CHRONICLE and Memphis
Weekly News-Scimitar, ST. year.
Fire broke out in the roof of w
E. McCullough's business house
yesterday about noon, but fortu,
nately it was discovered in time tc
control it aud prevent much dam
age to the building.
The County Farmers Union
will have a meeting at Garfield on
Saturday, December IA. Homer
l.. Higgs of Greenfield will be the
principal speaker on that occa-
sion. All are invited.
A specimen OF What is termed a
young bald eagle has been on .ex-
hibition at the store of the Fry
Drug Co. this week. 1T was killed
at Reelfoot Lake by G. ". Hawley
who was a member Of the hunting
party which returned from the
lake the first of the week.
The school closing at Smith
Grove last Friday was an enioya-
bic event for all who were present.
The forenoon was given UP to an
old-time spelling bee, and the af-
ternoon program consisted Of rec
itations by the children, who were
treated to sweets by the teacher.
Miss Laura Beasley, the teacher,
is quite popular with patrons and
pupils, and herconcluding remarks
bore Testimony of her appreciation
of their praise and confidence.
Fire was discovered in the cell
ing of the dwelling of Smith S..
Clayton at an early hour Sunday
evening, and serious confiagra-
ton was probably averted only by
the prompt work of "a few clear
headed men who arrived in time
to put out the fire. The fire was
first discovered by Mrs. Boswell,
who has rooms on the second floor.
In the excitement of the moment
some accidents occurred, but no
one was seriously hurt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton feel very grateful to
their friendsand neighbors for the
aid rendered in savingtheir home.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-12-06
WANTED.

DO you take a daily paper? II
not this will interest you if you
want to take a daily in connection
with your county paper. Here is
the cheapest proposition we have
been able to offer: For limited
time we will receive subscriptions
for The CHRONICLE and the st.
Louis Republic (rural route edi-
tion) for $3.50 year. No sub
scriptions accepted for shorter
term than one year. You'd better
hurry if you want to get in onthis
proposition.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-12-06

We would like to have the news
of the Farmers Union in Benton
County, andinvite the secretary of
each local to furnish us with such
items as will be Of general interest.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-12-06

Overcoats and cravenette coats
cheap; fine shirts SOC and S1.00;
ties, mufflers, collars, etc. A. Y.
Bowles a. Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Senator Tillman addressed the SEN

Senator Tillman addressed the SEN
ate Saturday on the Brownsville in
cident, into which he injected the
race question. At times the applause
was SO great that the presiding officer
had to threaten to have the galleries
cleared. The distinguished South
Carolina Senator has not lost any of
his vigor and earnestness of speech,
and his reply to various questions
asked by senators, was sarcastic and
to the point. In closing he struck the
keynote of the situation, when he
said: 1.-THE deep interest shown in
the Brownsville tragedy is ample evi-
dence that the people of the country
are beginning to feel deep concern
in the various phases of this question,
and it is absolutely useless for doc
trinaires and politicians to undertake
to pooh pooh the question and dismiss
it with the wave of the hand, and for
one am ready to go to battle under
the slogan, America for the Ameri-
cans, and this is white mans coun-
try and white men must govern. it."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
centerville News.

Our school is progressing nicely
under the management of Miss Tran
nie Caughman.
Misses Maude and Gertrude Price
visited at the home of Mr.. G. r.
Sease Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Brady L. Stroup
spent Sunday with the family of Mr..
D. w. Hite.
Miss Trannie Caughman spent Sat-
urday and Sunday in Columbia.
Miss Mizzie Price visited at Mr..
Jesse swygert's Sunday.
Mr.. Claude Hook, of the Rocky
Well section, visitited at Mr.. j. D.
Prices Sunday.
Mr.. Cline Price and sister, Miss
Ola, spent Saturday in Gilbert.
Mrs. S. F. Oswalt has been confined
to her bed for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sease went to
Leesville Saturday.
Mr.. Wightman Hite, of Columbia
spent a few days with his parents re-
Gently. School Girl.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
The South Carolina Negro
Race Conference.

Many of the most prominent col
ored citizens of South Carolina have
decided to call conference of the
leading negroes to meet in Columbia,
Wednesday, January 23rd, and to con-
tinue in session until the 25th. They
hope to accomplish some good for the
race in this state by calling the lead
ers together in conference to discuss
the most vital questions that concern
the negro. No good can come to the
negro that will not directly or indi-
rectly benefit the white man also.
The strained relations of the races IN
the south and the condition of labor
give the best reasons for such meet
ing.
AS we believe there are many col
ored people who read this journal, we
take this method of inviting them to
the conference and we hope that our
white friends will take pains to invite
thoughtful and conservative colored
men to attend.
All who expect to come must write
to J. l.: Simons, 1907 Richland street,
Columbia, S. c., as he is chairman of
the entertainment committee. Re-
duced rates on all railroads in South
Carolina have been granted on the
certificate plan. This will be ex-
planned by the agents at the various
railroad stations.
Besides prominent white and col
ored men in the state on the program,
Dr.. Booker T. Washington, DR.. M. G.
B. Mason and Bishop R. s. Williams
viii be present. Among the white
speakers there will be Governor-elect
NJ. F.. Ansel, Governor D. G. Hey.
ward, Drs. L. M. Rice, G. G. Brown,
Samuel Smith and Mr.. J. j. Fretwell
and others.
Come, and come prepared to stay
three days. We want all delegates to
arrive in Columbia on the evening of
the 22nd, as the conference opens
promptly at 1880 a. M, January 2srd,
ct Wesley M. E. church, near the
state capitol.
Columbia, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
TAX RETURNS.

In accordance with the law in refer
ence to the assessment and taxation of
real and personal property, the Auditor,
or his assistant, will be and attend the
following named places for the purpose
of receiving tax returns for the fiscal
! year 1907, and in order to meet the next
appointment the hour will close at II
o'clock in the morning and at o'clock
in the afternoon; tax payers WILL there
fore, be prompt in meeting the appoint
ments, so as not to cause delay.
Tax payers will please come prepared
to give the name of the township and
number of school district wherein they
reside:
Edmund, Monday morning, Jan. Il.
CASTOR, Monday afternoon, Jan. IA.
Jos. Reeder's, Tues. morning, Jan. Is
j. Mack's, Tues. afternoon, Jan. Is
Swansea, Wednesday and Thursday,
all day, Jan. 1917.
Red Store, Friday all day, Jan. IS.
Brookland, Saturday all day, Jan. 19.
sPelion, Monday all day, Jan. 81.
Jake Williams, Tues. morn, Jan. %.
Steadman, Tues. afternoon, Jan. %.
Westmoreland, Wed. morn, Jan. %.
Batesburg, Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning, Jan. 1924.
Leesville, Thursday evening and Fri
day all day, Jan. 24-25.
Summit, Saturday morning, Jan. 26.
Gilbert, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26.
Chaplin, Monday all day and Tuesday
morning, Jan. 1929.
Peak, Tuesday afternoon and We'd
nesday morning, Jan. 1870.
Spring Hill, Wed. afternoon, Jan. 30.
Hilton, Thursday morning, Jan 81.
White Rock, Thurs. afternoon, Jan. 81
Ballentine, Friday morning, Feb. l.
Irmo, Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning, Feb. 12. e
Elias Meetze's, Sat. afternoon, Feb. 2
Crout's Store, Tues. morning, Feb. 5.
Ed Addy's, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8
Franklyn Keisler's, Wed. morn, Feb 6
Red Bank, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9
At Lexington G. H., all day not in
cluded in above schedule from January
1, 1907, to February 20, 1907, when the
books will close, after which so per cent
will be added for failure to make re-
turns. Tax returns sent in by mail are
not legal unless sworn to before an
officer qualified to administer oaths.
All male persons are subject to poll
tax from 81 to 60 years of age, except
those exempt by law.
Under the new law all dogs are sub
ject to q capitation tax Of 30 cents and
must be returned at the same time when
other property Is returned.
G. A. DERRICK,
Auditor Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

In another column we publish an
appeal from the women OF the York
vile chapter of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. in which they
ask the aid OF every man and woman
throughout the State, In getting the
Iegislature to make an appropriation
for q statue to be erected at Wash
ington in memory Of South Carolina's
greatest statesman, John G. Calhoun.
Indeed. the legislature could do noth-
ing more fitting than to pass the bill
already introduced by Mr.. Carlisle,
asking for an appropriation of $4,000
for this purpose.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Notes from Nswbsssy College.

Most all the students have returned
from their home where they visited
during the Christmas holidays.
Several new students were enrolled
at the beginning of this term.
Rev. w. B. Aull, graduate of the
class of 1897, visited the campus last
week. He is, now preaching near
Lone Star, 0rangeburg county.
Messrs. Ben Derrick and Joe Ep-
ting, from the Hilton section, were
seen in town and around the dormi-
tory during the later days Of this
week. We Lexington boys are al
ways glad to see some friend in our
midst from the mother county, and
we give them a hearty welcome.
The students of the college have
been getting up money for the base
ball team of our college. Most every
reader ofthis paper, doubtless, knows
something of the record our teams
have made in the past, and will feel
proud to learn what we are doing
along this line. The Junior class
alone, will probably raise $50, more
or less, and the other classes are CO.
ing good work too. 1t is hoped that
this will prove the most successful
|. base ball season in the history of the
college.
A musical entertainment was given
in the college auditorium last night.
1t was to have been given by the Mu-
sical Five, but it happened TO be only
three of the regulars, two of their
number being left over in Savannah,
where they had performance the
night before. Mr.. John D. Capple-
man, Jr., who is fit for all occasions
along the line of music, played the
piano accompaniment.
Best wishes to all,
Jan. 18th. A Seniour Student.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Tonight il Roofs Hall.

Our people have had the pleasure
of witnessing two fine plays in Roofs
hall this week. The Charles King
company have made decided hit
with our people, and many they are
who wish they would remain always.
The Southern Romance on, Monday
night and "Wanted a Wife, last
night, were both of high character,
far above the average. They will per-
form again tonight, at which time
they will play the evolves of New
York or Life in the Metropolis" Man
ager King, who is clever, genial and
courteous, promises that the perfor-
nance tonight will be the best of all
and no doubt full house will greet
them. .........
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
LEGISLATIVE.
Friday.

Continued from page 6.
List of new bills introduced in the
Senate, which adjourned until Monday
night atS'clock:
Mr.. Crouch-To provide for work
ing the reods in Saluda county.
Mr.. Wells-To amend law as to dis
possessing tenants underverballeases.
Mr.. Weston-To require railroads to
transfer students attending schools
and colleges at half rates.
Mr.. Weston-Requiring railroads to
file with railroad commissioners list
of passes issued by them.
Mr.. Weston-To provide for a com
mission of labor. Also bill to regu-
late express charges.
House.
Mr.. Sharpe, of Lexington, intro
duced measure to fix h e
time for holding courts in the fifth
circuit. A practical list of the new
bills introduced today follows. The
House adjourned to meet Monday at
noon.
Mr.. Dixon-To provide for a
constitutional amendment allowing
divorces in certain cases.
Mr.. Gyles-To amend the pension
law and increase the pay in certain
classes.
Mr.. sawyer-To amend the law as
to jurors.
Mr.. McMaster-Inviting the Worlds
Cotton congress to meet in Columbia,
October, 1907.
Mr.. Douglas-To amend the law as
to posting train arrivals and provide
for the penalty.
Mr.. Verner-To provide for the
terms of public school trus ees.
Mr.. A. G. Brice-To regulate the
sale of cocaine.
Mr.. Sharpe-To fix the time for
holding courts in the fifth circuit (Co-
umbia-Lexington.)
Mr.. Croft-To amend the law as to
supreme court justices.
Mr.. Fred Harman-To prohibit the
manufacture and sale of any other
than safety matches.
Mr.. D. L. Smith-To require ccro-
ners and magistrates to attend the
courts of general sessions.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Dr.. G. =. Judson Dead.

DR.. Charles Hallett Judsol, for 81
years professor of mathematics at
Furman University, Greenville, died
on Saturday afternoon. He was
stricken with paralysis Oh Monday
and continued to grow worse until
the end came On Saturday. He was
one of the best mathematician in the
State and was loved and honored
throughout South Carolina. In his
death Furnan University has had, al
irreparable loss.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Valuable Place for Sale.

My place containing 208 acres; good
8 room dwelling, all necessary outbuild-
ings; fine orchard, good pasture, plenty
running water on place; lot Of good
saw timber. Is acres in cultivation,
suited to all kinds Of crops; mail facili-
ties good. Any one wanting to buy,
will do we'll to call on, or write me at
once. Will sell at a bargain.
F. AUSTIN SMITH,
AVG RIsHToN, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Twenty childrsn Burned *
Z Death.

-Strasburg, Germany, Jan. 11.-Six:.
teen girls and four youths from fifteen
toeighteen years old, were burned to
death at the village Of Geispolsheim,
near here, in fire at Hubert COM
pany's factory at o'clock this morn
ing. A basket of celluloid scraps
caught fire from sparks and exploded
in a room where forty persons were
working. The flames spread quickly
cutting off the exits. Twenty Of the
employees were driven by the fire to
the end of room and perished there.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

We look to Judge Prince to sustain
his past good reputation for clearing
congested court dockets, during the
term Of court beginning here Monday.
There is enough business, it is said,
torun the criminal court two weeks,
and an unlimited number of civil cas-
es. This is season that the average
inror can best afford to attend court;
and for this reason, If for no other,
every case possible should be tried
and disposed Of. It's sup to'' Judge
Prince.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

The anti-bucket shop brigade lis
working hard in almost every state
ia the union. Dealing in cotton fu-
lures and other commodities through
these institutions will soon be thing
Of the past, and if our legislature will
rid South Carolina of these abomina-
bic bucket shops, they viii receive
the sswen done'' Of all their fellow
men.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

SIT IS too early to plan for June
marriages. :, happily remarks the
Charleston News and Courier. It
may be in the proud Old City By The
Sea, but not in Lexington, for al
readyif we have been correctly In
formed preparations are being made
for a June marriage in Lexington,
when, it is said, handsome old wld-
over viii lead to Hymen's altar, a
blushing young maiden.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
TAX NOTICE.

The balance of the time at Lexington
Court House until December 3lst, 1906,
after which time the following penalties
will be added by the County Auditor
and collected by the County Treasurer.
On January l, 1907, per cent penalty
will be added to those wLo nave not paid.
On February 1st. 1907, an additional
per cent. will be added to those who have
not paid, making per cent TOR February.
Still an additional S per cent. penalty
will bs added on March lst, making per
cent penalty to be paid by those who have
not paid by March 1st, 1907.
Tax books will close March Is, 1907.
LEVY.
For State Purposes. es..............5 Mills.
For Ordinary County Purposes 81 Mills.
For Constitutional School Tax. g Mills.
Total III Mills.
Special School Levy District No. 1873 Mills
Special School Levy District No. 37-2 Mills
Special School Levy District No. 34-2 Mills
Special School Levy District No. 25-2 Mills
Special School Levy District No. 1874 Mills
Special School evy District No. 1873 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 75-2 Mills
Special School Levy Dis. No. 27-2 Mills
Foil Tax. 81. co.
RAILROAD LEVY.
Saluda Township. ....... y mills
Broad River Township. ..... T! mills.
Fork Township. ......... 7! mills.
Communication Road Tax SO 90 ayable
from October 18th to March !st, 1907.
Parties owning property in more than
one township must so state to the Treas
urer
When writing fer Information con.
cerning taxes always give one full
name not initials.
FRANK W. SREALY,
Treasurer Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
For a. Postal.

Congressman Lever has requested
US to announce-and we do SO with
pleasure-that he has 500 packages of
flower seed to distribute among the
ladies of his district for the asking. A
postal will bring a package.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

A partial eclipse of the moon will
take place July "a, and will be visible
in this country. The planet will be
in the deepest shadow shortly after II
O'Clock on the night of the oath, and
will be clear again about O'Clock on
the morning of the 25th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

From the present outlook it can
be safely said that South Carolina will
have the dispensary for at least one
year longer. The House and Senate
are greatly divided on this question
and it is doubtful if any change will
be made in. the present dispensary
law.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
CLERKS SALES.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington,

County of Lexington,
Court of Common Pleas.
John F. Miller, in his own right and as
Administrator of the estate of Thom-
as Miller, deceased, Plaintiff,
against
Simon P. Miller, Anna Miller, Alice
Canada, Eliza Shumpert, Ella Bailey,
James L. Miller, Frank McNinch,
Orrie Thompson, Maggie Baughman
and Carrie Allen, Defendants.
Partition.
In obedience to the decree of the court
herein. signed by Hon. Earnest Gary,
presiding judge, and dated May
sSrd, 1906, I viii sell to the highest
bidder at public outcry, before the court
house door in Lexington, S. c., during
the legal hours of sale, on the first Mon
day in February, 1907:
(1) "Home tract No. All that piece
parcel or tract Of land. situate, lying
and being in the county of Lexington
and State aforesaid, containing one
nuuulSu duu 4O1Gy -OiC 1C1Oo, uOAo VI
less, adjoining lands of J. J. Lown,
Lorick & Lowrance, Shumpert Tract
No. /, and No. 2, G. NJ. G. Kyzer and
Home Tract No. g."
(2) Home Tract No. 2-All that piece,
parcel or tract Of land, situate, lying
and being in the county of Lexington
and State aforesaid, containing fifty
seven acres. more or less, adjoining
lands of J. J. Lown, Home Tract No. l,
and G.. NJ. C. Kyzer."
Resold at the risk Of former bidder,
who failed to comply.
TERMS OF SALE-One half cash,
balance on credit of twelve months,
with interest from day Of sale, secured
by bond Of the purchaser and mortgage
Of the premises sold; with leave to pay
all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
$50 cash or bid will not be accepted:
These lands have been recently sur
veyed, and the plats are on file.
SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
Clerk Of Court.
Lexington, S. c.. Jan. 14th, 1907.
G. T. Graham, ESQ.,, Plaintiff Attry.
T. G. Sturkie, Esq, Defendants At
torney. 3w13
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Ansel .inaururated.

Martin F. Ansel was inaugurated
Governor of South Carolina yester-
day to succeed D. G. Hayward, who
will retire to private life with the best
wishes of all the people of South
Carolina. All the other officials, like
wise, took the oath of office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16

The pressof the State are wonder
ing in amazement what the legisla-
ture will do next.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Valuable Place for Sale.

The old DR.. Hunt mill place, near
Edmund, containing 105 acres, 80 acres
open Good for corn, peas, cotton, etc,
Round pine and wood timber with mill
site, dam and wasteway complete. Pond
covers about ten acres. For terms, &C.,
apply to L. p. JEFcoAT,
4w13p Edmund, 5. q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-01-16
Circulation. 3,3OS.
Wednesday, January Is, 1907.

Stop dancing says our City Fathers.
IT'S 50 awfuly, awfully wicked and
naughty -Batesburg Advocate.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-11-07
DID NOT WANT TO BUY.
me Great Musician Had No Use for
His Production.

A great tenor had been singing for
some hours into phonograph.
Inc phonograph," he said. "is a
wonderful thing. 1t almost realizes
the wish of the Scottish poet. the wish
that we might see ourselves as others
see us. We can now, at least. hear
ourselves, a thing impossible before.
Inc phonograph teaches us many val
liable lessons. When / was in the
army, before I realized the capabilities
OF my voice, played the flute. A
phonograph salesman brought
phonograph to my quarters and tried
to sell it to me on the instalment plan.
| was undecided. Finally the man
took out blank cylinder.
See, he said, rather reluctantly.
here is blank cylinder. You may
make a record on it, then we will run
it off and you shall hear yourself. It's
costly favor / am doing you, but it
will show you what fine instrument
this is
Il was delighted
IL get my HuIo, L SAID. LII play
a flute solo,
well, played my best into the ma
chine. 1t seemed to me that I had
never combined before such feeling
with such accuracy l was more than
pleased with myself Then the man
put in the cylinder, and the music be-
gan to issue forth I frowned.
Is that me?' I said.
Eyes, SIR said the man.
Really me, just as l played?'
Precisely, sir precisely. And
now said he, 'do you want to buy the
phonograph?
"'No,' said I; Il want to sell the
fute.'"
Long Valley advocate., 1907-11-07

The late James Mcneil Whistler
was standing bareheaded in hat
shop the clerk having taken his hat
to another part of the shop for COM
parison. A man rushed in with his
hat in his hand and supposing Whist
Ter to be clerk angrily confronted
him.
"See here" he said, This hat
doesn't fit"
Whistler eyed the stranger from
head to foot and then drawled out:
Well, neither does your coat.
What's more, if you'll pardon my say
ing so, IN be hanged if ! care much
for the color of your trousers. ''-"Un-
der the Spreading Chestnut Tree" in
Everybody's.