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that there will be two prominent can.
didates in the first statewide primary
election, with the chances decidedly
bright for a third candidate
Just who will be the third candidate Il
problematical. The organization leaders
ara dubious over the strength Of German
with Blair Lee in the field, and fear that
the primary will split the party wide
apart. The impression prevails hero that
senator Smith, the state boss, does not
look with favor upon Germans candidacy
ae this time. and 1t is believed that he
IS on q still hunt for q candidate around
whom he can rally the Organization and
defeat both Leo and German in the pri-
mary.
For Party Harmony.
Senator Smith is anxious that the party
shall be united and harmonious after the
primaries, and he does not believe that
this will be possible with either Leo or
German as tho party nominee. It Is
known that Senator Smiths personal
choice Il Col. Buchanan Schley OF wash
ington county. and II Schley will enter
the race he IL assured OF tho support
OF the Smith machine. which means in
effect the nomination The power OF
senator Smith in Maryland politics Is
not generally realized. because Smith is
ever. regarded as one OF the most adroit
and resourceful political leaders In this
country. and accomplishes his ends IN a
quiet. easy-going way.
The state boss. 1t IL asserted. does
not believe that the Crothers faction
u the party would line up behind Cor
nan In the event Of the Howard /
,ountian winning In the primary. and |
he lesson Of recent campaigns shows
plainly that the party cannot AFFORD to /
80 into the general election with e i
'cnlsm In its ranks. It had been un. /
nan this year. but certain events dur.
ng the session Of the last leEielature |,
aused the state leader TO View the Ii
from another angle. with the Il
esult that he now believes a candi- |,
late other than Lee or German is alb j
Evening star., 1911-06-04

designation one member Of its graduat-
Ing class will. upon graduation, be rated
an honor graduate. and should he SUBJ
sequentiy become candidate for q COM
mission in the army he shall be given
certain privileges OF precedence in ap-
pointment. After these fortunate indiyid-
uals come the men who want to 60 into
the army from civil life and who have
National Guard. These run parallel in in
point of preference with the men who
have attended state colleges. or agricul-
tural colleges where military tactics are
a part Of the curriculum. AS an example.
to take one close at hand. Maryland Agri-
cultural College Is In this class. and has
the added distinction Of having been
designated "distinguished institution in
1910
Lieut.. Col Samuel 2. Smiley IL very
much interested in the men who are go
ing to try to pass tho examination and
who Will point to three years credttable
service in. the National Guard for their
preference in appointment.
1T II this sort Of thing which keeps ,,p
the interest In the National Guard" Col.
Smiley said In discussing the subject.
ut makes q man feel that the military
service he 10 contributing in the guard
the National Guard candidates receive
preference over many others who have no
guard training ana who did not attend
distinguished Institutions
o.
The examination IL heavier than It used
to be. It 10 designed to prevent Q man
from cramming at the last moment
and getting In on the run, q It were.
The examinations now aim at getting
men OF broader education than formeriy.
Mathematics 10 q sti6 point in the pfes-
In little stronger.
Lieut. L. A Clausei. ID Infantry. wins
the Senatoriai trophy match. with 860 out
Of possible 40. His mark almost euuals
last years high score. Of 394 He may
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Lieut.. L. A. Clausel, "a Infantry. wins
the Senatorial trophy match, with ga ouf
OF possible 450. His mark almost euuals
last years high score. Of 394. He NAV
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And where will camp hee
After all the .oays-sa len by everybody
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Notice to Property Owners

If our agent charges you 10 cents
more for gallon of pa!no than some
body else. don't think he is making
more profit; we charge him more; 1t
costs US more. 1t is all paint, true
paint, and full-measure.
No other paint is all paint, true
paint, and full-measure, SO far as we
know. That is wrong. We know some
that are pure and full-measure, but
weak, thin, TOO much oil and 100 little
lead. .and,zinc: an honest sort Of weak
ness, don't know any better, may be.
+ It amounts to this: SO tar as we
knows, and We think we know the
whole American trade; there is no
otherAn but Devoe9 that stands for
! all paint, fullsmeasure, and right pro-
PORTION. That'swhy it takes less gal
lons and wears longer.
-. f. W. DEvoE & Go,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Farmers To Vote On
Cotton Price

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 2.-Farmers
3h oughout the South will have 3, di
rect vote as to the price to be received
for cue great bulk of the COTTON croD
t1isyeaE. At the same time the national
convention of the farmers union opens
at Shawnee, Okla, next Tuesday,
every lodge of the organization
throughout the country will hold meet
ings and wire instructions to their
delegates at Shawnee. These messages
will deal principally with the minimum
price at which the crop should be sold.
The national convention through
committee will consider these messages
and fix union price as near the gene.
raj average as possible.
: Ways and means for harvesting,
marketing and if necessary, holding
The tton crop will be one Of the most
jmpor, ant matters to come before The
Shawnee Convention. :
Headed by Former State President
Emmett Cabiniss, party of Georgians
left tonight for Shawnee to aid in the
reception Of the delegates.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Bridge Matter. Held Up.

Attorney E. Il. Asbill, of Leesville,
representing D. L.. Epting and others,
appeared before the county board OF
commissioners on Monday and asked
for q hearing as to the location Of the
new steel bridge. The request was
granted, September Is being set as a
date for the hearing of the petitioners.
There wasjno objection, Mr. @. NJ.
Eird represent i2, as. he said, the en-;
tire interests Of she county urged that
the hearing be granted, as did w. a.
Sharpe. Several engineers represent
ing. the different brid q companies.
stated before Jne board that the cost
of construction at the lower point
would be much less than at the upper
point.
It is claimed thet if the bridge were
located at the upper point it would be
OF more benefit to the towns Of New
barry county than it would to the
towns Of Lexing ton, while the lower
point would not only enhance the val
ls of Lexington county property but
would be q s:rong drawing card for the
town Of Chaplin.
IS The whole matter will be sifted out
an the 1ssh of this month, at which
time q decision viii be reached.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
lP. G.. L opened Monday

The Palmetto Collegiate. institute
opened the fall session of 1911 on Mon
day morning with the largest ENROLL
ment in its history. There were large
number of patrons and friends of the
school present.
Profs. W. n. Hand and W. K.
Tate, Of Columbia, made strong sno
favorable addresses. =
This isYthe beginning of the new sys-
ten in Lexington-all children within,
tie district being taught free of charge
for the entire term; and all students
IN Lexington county who are able to
enter the eighth grade.
The trustees have decided upon the
location OF the new $i0, 600 school build
ing. The plans have been accepted
and bids for she construction of the
bu lding have been advertised for.
I !rnese bids will be opened on Septem-
Der 25, the contract awarded, and work
ON the building coum msnced as soon rs
Lexington will have one of the best
school systems in the state, and that
Inc people are gains to take advantage
OF il is evidenced by the tact that
sIready a. large number Of boarding
upils are in attendance, many OF
whom come from other counties.
Miss Matte Jordan Brown has been
added to the corps of teaehers, the
high school department. making room
tor another teacher.
Tne faculty is composed Of the
following teachers: Prof. w. Z. Black,
principal, and Miss Ellen Hendrix,
will have charge OF the high school
department; Ms. w. E. Black, 9Th and
7tn grade; Miss Kate Shull, 4th and
5;b ga: :es; Miss Matte Blown. 2no
and 3rd grades; Miss Mary O. Win.
gard, Isl and advanced lst grades;
Mrs. E. B. Roof, music.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Good Only i'm County
+. Where it Was Issued

EColumbia Record. L.:'.-:.
Judge of Probate G.. Duncan Belliu-
ger was confronted with al unusual
crse Friday when be began the entry
Of marriages reported during the day:
He found that Tillman Shealy and
Dell Snelgrove, white, had been mar
ried at Gilbert in Lexington county
upon authority of certificate issued
BY him in Riehland county, The GER
emony was performed by w. Ray An
derson on August 23.
A;oertifoate issued in one county
does net anthorize the marriage OF ap-
plicants IN another county. This is
the law, in ocder to assist the probate
Judges in keeping complete Il e rec
ords Of the issue and return of llcens-
es
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Not To Try Graft Cases.

It is announced from Columbia that
Attorney General Lyon will not press
for trial the several cases against al
6eei dispensary grafters at the COM
nng term ofReneral sessions court in
Columbia. These cases having Teen
ON docket for a long while, the attor-
neys for the several defendants have
given notice that they will ask for inn
mediate trial. Is is likely that a mol
sprose will be written across all of the
indictments.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Our County Fair.

The Lexington, County Fair will be
held this year on October "a, 25 ande6
Everything points toward a most sue
cessiul tair. The premium lists VII
500 be issued by the secretary, Hen.
g. NJ. Efrd. Now is the time to make
preparation for exhibits, and it is the
duty of every + Q son in the county to
help make the talr a success. There
viii be many special features this
year, :.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all con.
serned that wll apply, on the 9th OF
September, 1911, to George 5. Drafts
Judge of Probate, Lexington county, S.
G., for final settlement and dis
charge as administrator of the estate
of MS. Sarah Jones, dece ased.
L. N. JONES, Admr.
Aug 90, l911--4w46. &C..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Shoes For EVERYBODY.

The 'soid reliable snoe tirm," OF E.
P. &F. A. Davis, of Columbia, has
An attra ,tive display advertisement Ill
this issue. This firm has tie conf
dence of the people Of tnis county.
and their name stands for all that is
hest in footwear. See them for your
shoes and you will be pleased.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Notice..

Notice is hereby given to all parties
concerned, to make payment, and
those having demands of any kind
will present same attested, for pay
ment, to the undersigned a6ministra-
tors of the estate of Job A. Swvgert,
OF, or before the 1st day of October,
1911.
s. F. Shealy,
W. G. Swygert,
Sept. /. 1911 3w46 Adms.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
CIRCULATION 2.soo.
Noties subserib bsss, !

A Red z on your paper denotes your
subscription expires in the issue eros
sed. A Blue z shows that you are in
arrears. Please make settlement =.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06

G. B. FIZER, Mt. Sterling, KY, says:
81 have suffered with kidney and
bladder trouble for ten years past.
ssLast March I commenced using
Peruna and continued for three months.
I have not used it since, nor have I felt
q pain"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Ginnery Notice.

wish to notify all persons that I
will run my Gin only three days in the
week--Thnrsday, Friday and Saturday
W47 n. 5. C1Cut.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-06
Town Registration Notice,

Lexington, S. c., July c3, 1911.
Books for Town Registration now
open at my place Of business. All
persons who intend to vote in the
coming Town election to be held on
November 2nd. 1911, will have to reg
ister. Books will close October %. 49,
II.
H. N. HAMMER,
4447 Supervisor Of Registration.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Ladies' Hand Bags

This line we are especially proud of
in style and quality. Ladies' black
suede bag, cord to match, oxidized sill
yer trimming, very neat, $3.50. Two
shades of brown suede bags. cord to
match, OxidlZed silver trimmings. Il
very stylish one at $3.50. Black satin
bags with fringe and cord, fancy trim
med at $500. Black satin bags, very
pretty one, long cord, $50.
Leather Bags-We have large line
of these for you to choose from \
very good one at soc and better ones
at 81, $3.50 and S3.
A Special One--All leather lined at
S3. We also have some all seal bags,
leather lined, with hand mirror and sep
crate purse, card case and all the extra
tiXings that go to make them complete
at $3.50. ~, 50 and SO.
The above are gifts that are worth
while. Chataline bags for the children
at 50c each.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Umbrellas

If You want to buy an umbrel-
la for a holiday gift you can do
no better than to come here. We
can sell you fast black one as
low as SOC, A special lot of fast
black goods st 81. You will also
find splendid assortment of silk
and. linen covered umbrellas, the
kind that does not crock, with
heavy gold handles, in mems and
womcn's styles, from 50. 80 to So.
A special feature--Evcry one of
our umbrellas that rctails for
81 and over has the detachable
handle. You can thke the handle
off and put your umbrella in your
suit case when travelling.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Waistings

A waist pattern makes II very
acceptable gift. You will find "A
good selection of patterns ut our
store in faEcy silks at 81; satin,
the ~ inch wide ones at 81. We
also have line of colors IN STU
sene Silk Mt zoe per yd. You
will also find near silk material
in black, white, blue and pink at
25c per yard. This material is
also used for making scarfs. 1t
has every appearance of costing
soc. Regular price, 25c.
EDEN CLOTH-This is a new
wasting in black and white stripe
also in gray. Suitable for shirts,
now so popular 1t has every APP
pearance of being flannel and re-
tails at 1Sc per yard.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
HandkerChiefS

We have always had the reputation
of having the best line of Christmas
handkerchiefs shown in Yale. This
Christmas will be no exception. You
will find them in quantities and assert
ments that will surprise you.
Ladies' hand embroidered hand
kerchiefs at......... ....................5Oc
Ladies' fancy embroidered hand
kerchiefs at............. ...............35c
Ladies' all linen handkerchiefs...
Ladies' fancy edg hdkfs-, l5c, 2 for 25c
A beautiful supply of ladies' and
children's hdkfs., 10c, for. .....25c
Our line of fancy handkerchiefs for
all the little ones at &c, 6 for 25c will
both please and surprise you. Then
just take look at those We are selling
at = for &C.
Mems Handkerchief II s, we have
them and lots of them, too. They re-
tail at &c, Zoe, l5c and 25c. You will
find them with the plaiu center and
narrow hem, also the barred one.
Our showing will please you.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Beginning Dec. 26 our store will
close every night at 6 o'clock
except Saturdays.
Ribbons /! Ribbons !

We wish at this Christmas season to
call your attention to our line of ribbon
No matter whether you are looking for
plain or fancy ribbons, we have them
IN both. The Persian patterns, the
Persian band and plain center i'm full
line of cOlors i'm the wide Onos. Just
what you are looking for to finish that
piece of fancy work. They are here in
abundance. We also have a fine line
of the plain ones, in all widths and
every conceivable color from the baby
ribbon up To the very wide ones our
line could not be more complete.
Christmas Ribbons-We have a spec
ial box of this ribbon put up in ) yard
bolts, just what you want to tie up your
Nmas packages with. l0c a bolt.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Ladies' Fancy NeCkWear

We have some very pretty designs in
ladies' neckwear in jabots and ties, also
side frills which are so popular ut the
present time. The price, 25c and up
Don overlook these. YOu may find
just what You want for your lady fair.
Beads Here is another pretty and
popular article that helps to put the
finishing touches TO miss and young
lady's toilet. We have just received "a
very nice assortment i'm several cOlOrs
and designs they retail from Poe up.
A very appropriate present.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Our Line of Dress Goods

These we are always glad to call
to your attention. Why. Be-
cause we know there is none bet
ter than the Broadhead line of
Dress Goods. They wear and
hold their color. You will find
them in Black, Blue, Brown and
Gray in all the staple and popu-
lar cloths at soc, 75c, 81, S1.25
and $3.50 per yard. A dress
pattern makes Il useful and APP
propriate present for mother,
sister or daughter. Let us show
you our line of dress goods. You
will appreciate them.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14

Once more through the columns of this paper it is
privilege to tell you of the many useful and appropriate
articles we have in our store for Christmas gifts This
is the season of the year when all want to remember
our loved ones and friends in token of love and
friendship. : : Often
it is hard to make selection because we do not know
just what to get: Let us help YOU We have well
selected stock of merchandise for you to select from that
make useful presents. Gifts that give satisfaction to both
the ever and the who receives them The old saying
goes 1T is more pleasant to give than to receive"
pecialy when you can give something useful
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Back Combs & Barrettes

We wish we might tell you about
these but space will not permit it. Our
line of these useful and beautiful goods
is such that it is impossible to do them
justice. You VIII find them from I5c
To -. ENOUGH SAID.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Fancy SCarfs

We have one of the best lines
of ladies' scarfs we have yet shown
They were selected especially for
our christmas trade. Fancy blue
scarfs. 3 yds. long, informing led
with gilt. There are beautiful
things in blue and black. They
retail at So, 81. 80 and So. We
also have the fancy silk ones in
all colors at soc, 75c, 81, 1925,
- and $3.50. 1t will pay you
to look them over early while the
selection is good.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
kinOnaS

New fresh stock just in. These
we picked up especially for our
Christmas trade. They are nice
ly made and will please you. They
are neatly trimmed, but not over
done. They look worth more
than the price, So so.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Ladies' Gloves

We carry the T. T. Argensnger line and have assert
in all shades and They make the best - glove
the market today We also carry them in silk lined and
unlined in cape $50. Undressed mochas in all
shades at $3.50 Kid mitts and golf gloves nd mtens all
kinds for both ladies and children from 25c to $3.50 his
the best line of hand the market today.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
One-fOurth Off OF Ladies' Skirts

These all new fall skirts. They made right and
fit perfect. We going make you little Christmas
present. One-fourth off on any skirt in store That
should look good to any needing skirt You will
find panamas chiffon Panamas Serges pruneas voes and
corduroys in black, blue brown and gray.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Shoes and RubberS

pair of shoes for Xmas-Nothing sensible. Tan
Shoes $3 to S. For comfort the Dr. Edison cushion sole
We have the suede Ones the patent leather and velvet
almost any style you want SIPS to ST. shoes for the
whole family The home of Ball Band and Straight
Rubbers. The best on the market today
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Bed Comforts

You may want comfort. We have
them. Look them over. The prices
are Sl.25. ~ and $3.50. You may find
what you need. A nice line of patterns
to select from.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Fancy Buckles and Pins

You will find line of belt buckles ana beauty pins.
Brilants hat pins They retail Zoe 81.
There some very pretty and attractive numbers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Blankets

Our stock is complete from the small SOC the
larger, bster ones at 81 Just received shipment last
week and please YOU We have beauties $3.50
They look just like the genuine wool blankets and its hard
to tell the difference.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Leather Mats

Just the thing to put that polished table to keep from
getting marred. on cannot aOOd To miss these They
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Bath Robe Blankets

cord to match There is nothing acceptable than
nice bath robe. One them almost every day
in the We have the blanket the right make
the robe with cord to MATCH for ladies and gentlemen.
They retail at -, $3.50 and $3.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
CROCERTEC These are the necessities that
NH-ND must hlIu Ne make mint

GKUCEKIEIS These are Tie neceSSItieS uidt we
- all must buy. We make point
to buy the best that get, and want your gro
Gerry business. Just try your next order. If you
cannot come yourself, send the children We will give
them just good service as though you If the
telephone is more convenient number is % and
deliver your goods 25 times each week. We will have
all the good things that go to make up your Christmas
dinner. We will also have supply of candies
of all kinds mixed nuts, oranges and all the fxins to
make your Christmas happy one
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Those Who Buy Early Buy Best.
Christmas Boxes

You may want box to put your gift in. We have anti
cpated your wants in this line. You will find IA nice as
of Xmas boxes here 10 l5c according size
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Table Linen L. Napkins to M latch

You may want some nice table linen
and napkins to match. We are at your
service this line. An extra pretty de-
sign at 81 napkins to match at So per
doz. You will also find table linen at
ooc, zoe, 81 and Sl.l0 per yard.
Napkins from 75c to So the dozen.
These make Christmas gift that lasts
and is useful.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14

Have you seen them! Take
a look and do not pass them by.
There is no small gift more APP
propriatc than these. You will
find them IN several patterns at
S1.0O, $3.50 and S1.75. They
will please her.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-12-14
Ladies' and Gents Night Robes

These we have in very styles and patterns
They the warm eecy kind, large and roomy and
sell at JUc, l5c ~ and Sl.3j