The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-03-24

The state highway engineers bill, intro
duced by me, created more comments.
probably, than any new bill introduced
at the past session and I received mes
sages and letters from many and var
ious secretary ef states and from able
representatives in Washington compli-
menting me for it and urging me to
push the passage Of the bill, as it was
of vast Importance and in keeping with
progressive road ideas and the most i'm
potant bill introduced at the past session
But they hadn't heard from "Critic !"
AS to being Joded on account of my
position on the liquor question. Crit
ic'' does not know, probably, that there
were more petitions sent up from Lex
ington county than any other county in
the state. asking for statewide prohibi
ton. 1t is no longer a "fad.' It is not
now question of source Of revenue,
but q question as to what is morally
right and the county will by a majority
go prohibition. It was not discussed,
but made it known during the cam
paign I'd vote for prohibition a max
ing this article too long, but I'm not
half through, but I assure "Critic" I
have never yet played two faced to get
an office, as l could live without it.
Bat, | consider it an houor to represent
the good people of ny county, which
I shall do to the best Of my ability, al
ways considering the best interests Of
my constituents, "Critic,' I can be
found seven days in a week and the
people Of my county ere this, knows Of
what manner Of man l am shall here
after probably pay no attention to any
article, written under non de plume,
and as to ''Critic" being special friend
| have my doubts, as to this, or even
his support. have been elected senator
Of Lexington county for years, shall
do my duty, as see it, regardless of
the favor of anyone, any faction, or
set of men, or single ''Critic," or dicta
tor. At the end of my term the COM
mission is the peoples. If they do not
see fit to return me ''Critic" can advise
them who to give the commission and l
shall be your humble and grateful ser
want. I have no apologies to make
for anything did in the last session
and I shall endeavor to pass all bills Of
mine left Oh the calendar and do all I
can to upbuild our county and state.
To the citizens of Lexington county, I
am now most sincerely and most ire
spectfuly and obediently your servant.
To "Critic" I will say. that have no
correct idea as to who you are, but you
are mistaken in your contentious and
look at all from q morbid standpoint
I think you will find total reduction
in appropriations Of about twelve thou
sand dollars. You ought to know be-
fore you attempt to write. Now,
"Critic," in all soberness and fairness,
I don't know how you will appreciate
the invitation, but if you will come up
and pay mo a visit and let US know who
and what manner of man, voter and
taxpayer you are, I think we may be
able to rid you Of some OF your bilious
ness, and we have some hog and homi
ny left. We will divide with you, as
we would with the humblest and poor
est citizen Of the county, and we assure
you your mental alteration may be
more tranquil in the future, and you
lie better suited to enter politics, as
your attitude indicates. Best regards
to you.
Yours most respectfully,
D. NJ. Crosse u.