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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
COUNTY BOARD NAMED
UNDER NEW ACT

w. H. Witt Of Swansea, J. II. Hill
ler Of Chaplin, J. M. Barr OF Lees
Vile, and B. H. Barre of Lexington
will constitute the new board OF
county commissioners, under the
county government act passed at the
recent session Of the legislature. 1t
is not know when the new board will
take Office, but it is presumed that 1t
will not be long. Under the new
act, which was published in full IN a
recent issue Of this paper, the powers
of the board are very much enlarged,
The gentlemen named above are all
well known throughout the county
and are among the most substantial
citizens Of the sections in which they
live. Mr.. Witt is president Of the
Bank Of Swansea, besides being en-
ssged in othersiines Of endeavor. Mr..
;HiiIer is a leading merchant Of Cha
pin, and enjoys the esteem
Of large circle Of friends
and - customers. Mr.. J. M.
Barr. is likewise one Of the leading
business men OF Leesville, where he
is general manager of the Leesville
Casket Co., manufacturers. Mr.. B. H.
Barre Of Lexington is one Of the
leading business men Of the county
seat, where he is manager Of the Lex
ington Light and Power Company
and has other large interests.
The new board Of commissioners
will have equal authority with the
supervisor in making contracts and
paying out county funds except that
in emergency cases the supervisor is
authorized to contract for work not
in excess, Of $50. The law requires
that before any work is paid for 1t
must be inspected and approved by
the commissioner in whose district 1t
is done. -..-- -..
Realizing that the success of the
new plan was to a large extent de-
pendent upon the kind Of men se-
lected for these important posts, the
delegation brought strong pressure to
bear upon the gentlemen named to
accept the positions. They are being
congratulated upon being able to per-
suade these gentlemen to act.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
her necessary equipment.

other necessary equipment.
Sec. 5. That each Of said Police
men, before entering upon the duties
Of his office, shall enter into bond
approved by the Board Of County
Commissioners in the sum Of two
thousand (s2,00o.0o) dollars, condi-
toned for the faithful performance
Of his duties
Sec. 6. That said Rural Policemen
shall not accept cash bond under
any circumstances, except as specifi-
cally instructed by the Magistrate,
and shall not compromise any case.
Sec. Z. That it shall be the special
duty of said Rural Policemen to en-
force the prohibition laws within the
county of Lexington, outside Of in
corporated towns, or wherever the
Sheriff may direct.
Sec. S. That all prior Acts and
parts Of Act inconsistent with this
Act be. and the same are hereby, re-
pealed.
Sec. 9. That this Act shall go into
effect Immediately upon its approval
by the Governor
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
MUST REDUCE
COTTON ACREAGE

Columbia, March THAT the only
hope for the salvation of the state
from financial ruin lies in a drastic
cut in the cotton acreage this year
was the unanimous opinion OF the
conference held here last Wednesday
at which were. present representatives
Of the South Carolina Division OF the
American Cotton Association. The
South Carolina Bankers Association.
the South Carolina Development
Board;- the South Carolina Press As
sociation, the South Carolina Com
mercial Secretaries Association and
the South Carolina Automotive Trade.
Association. .... =, ?
The conference was called by the
South Carolina Division Of the Amer
j. in Cotton Association and Governor
Cooper presided until the selection OF
chairman. Mr.. Bright Williamson
was .hosen as chairman.
Speakers included Governor
Cooper, Governor R. I. Manning, R.
c. Hamer r. B. Stackhouse, J. Skot-
towe Wannamaker and others. The
one theme Of the meeting was that
unless, the acreage in cotton in the
state is cut to a point where only one
third of the cultivated lands Of the
state are planted in cotton that the
state is facing the most distressing
financial period in it's history. The
speakers pointed out that there is alb
solutely no hope for fair price for
cotton unless only one-half Of a crop
is raised, this year. The production
of over a half crop this year would
mean that cotton would bripg only
about five cents a pound .aszf fall. It
was declared by some Of speak
ers that too gloomy picture Of pres
ent conditions could not bsspafnted.
Reports at the meeting were not
very favorable as to the prospects Tor
a reduction in this state. It was
brought out that while some farmers
are planning to reduce others are
not. The situation was threshed out
from every angle and it was decided
that the bankers alone could enforce
an acreage reduction by refusing to
extend loans to those who do not re-
duce.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
Autos Go Low.
GEORGE TOMBSTONE DIES =.
~ AT NEwBERRY HOME.

The news from Newberry Of the
death of Col. George Johnstone, who
for some years. has been in teeble
health, will bring reret to- many
people in this county, where Col
Johnstone was we'll known and popu-
lar. Col. Johnstone was one Of the
most eminent lawyers In the state and
until his health failed enjoyed large
practice throughout the state. He
appeared in many important cases
before Lexington juries, among
others the Tillman-Gonzales trial.
Col. Johnstone was Confederate
veteran and was IS years of age. He
served one term in congress.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER

surprise was expressed here ry
trends at the news in this morninc s
paper :ilat John L. George had Deen
convicted Of manslaughter in the
Edgefeld court. Mr.. George, who
was a railroad man, is a son of Cap.
S. F. George of this county. He was
charged with shooting A. r. Brown
in February, 1917. The case was
tried once before and the defendant
sentenced but on appeal to the su-
preme court a new trial was ordered,
and Mr.. Georges friends were san
guine Of acquittal.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
DEMONSTRATION WORK
WILL BE CONTINUED

Although at one time it appeared
that the legislative delegation would
fail 10 provide funds for continuing
'1bs earm and home demonstration
&; ',W;c1s they were finally prevailed upon
10 secp up both branches OF this I'M
nortant work and the necessary funds
were provided.
NJ. James W. Shealy is in charge
ne 4te farm demonstration work and
Miss Annie Cau3hman supervises the
home demonstration work.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
ST. STEPHENS EVANGELICAL.
.,.s r.: LUTHERAN CHURCH

: Divine services ON Sundays at 11:o(
g.. m. and 1880 p. m.
Divine services on Wednesdays al
$3.50 p. m.
|. On Sunday. March the 18th, the
morning theme will be: Christ The
Great High Priest" The evening
theme will be: ''The Unfolding OF
Gtd's Love-" For Wednesday, March
the 10th, the theme will be: "Chris'
Feels Forsaken." A most cordial in
vitation Is extended to the public to
attend these services. ...
ARTHUR B. oBENScHA1N.
'+' Pastor.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
FIVE TRACTS LAND
SOLD BY CLERK.

Five tracts Of land were sold at
public outcry by the clerk Of court
Monday Of this week, which was
salesday. The prices brought are
generally considered as pretty fair.
under the circumstances. The fol-
lowing pieces of land were sold:
The Hartley place in Black Creek
towns hip containing 626 acres was
lid in by C. L. Wilcox for 10000.
C. M. Efrd, attorney, bid in for
$4,000 a lot in Cayce on which the
McDufie lumber mill was located.
w. D. Dent, as agent, bid in for
81, 1880 tract of IS acres in Hoi-
low Creek township.
Barrett Jones, as attorney bid In
for $4,000 a tract of 100 acres
near Pelion.
I For $500 Barrett Jones, attorney.
bid in SO acres in Black Creek town
ship.
+. Autos Go Low.
; Sheriff E. Austin Roof also sold at
auction two automobiles under fore
closure-one Maxwell and the other
an overland-which brought $50 and
81, respectively.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
CROWDS BRAVE RAIN.

St. Louis, March 6.-Thousands of
st. Louisians stood for hours in the
rain today and paid homage to
Champ Clark.
The special train bearing the body
ai1ived from Washington shortly be-
fore p. m. It was scheduled to have
arrived an hour earlier, but was de-
layed when a terminal engine jumped
the track, killing yard man. =
The lody was conveyed to the city
hall, where it lay in state until II
p. m. Departure FOR Bowling Green,
the statesman's home: town, will be
made at Z a. NJ. tomorrow. 1nterment
will be held at p. m. p +. 2
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
FISH FRY MONDAY.

There will be a fish fry Monday,
March IA, at Georges Pond, with
plenty for every one. There will also
be fish on sale, non-game fish for
eating purposes and game fish for
those who have ponds they want to
stock. See advertisement elsewhere
in this issue.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
LEGION MEET FRIDAY.

A special meeting Of the American
Legion will be held in the Offices of
Efrd & Carroll, Friday evening,
March II, at $3.50 o'clock. All men,
bers are requested to be present.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
ROx PARTY AT MACEDON.

There will be a box party CAKE
walk. and other amusements at Mace
don school house Friday night, Marcn
II. The public is cordially invited
TO attend. Girls may bring boxes.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
IERS i: J URGED U
MEET Il / HERE e
sts5 4. - ~
MONDAY NIGHT " 1
soue.tiion of Potato House and
.u.,sry viii Be Disea'sed.
Full Attendahee
E0VA' ..-.~

A. important meeting OF farmers
s.rticularr those interested an the
ros.ns of truck, vita be hsh at the
oourt II a6sns night zig i 5 March e ls.
astn. l q 6 ps s., The purpose IS the
IN De to interest farmers
.tz I, IS s; q 90 tiys community sannery
3 fo' isks 4 tSfe sf any surplus truck
Srd,;s s.s;i i view of the depreAsion In
I - I'D litursi products senerAlly It IS
q Mat 8 larger than Usual will
4 % 80 truck in Lexington
81 fhis ysar. resulting ina market
mat may raise a serious problem
( yns disposIs of the surpius. It is
SSed that this problem 4can be
SSls2Ssd ~ sbiishing small comm un-
cssnni,Sries in which every stock
M Holder viii be q producer and can
ii;sana any ,surplna to be dispesed7 of
81 4 isfsr & s IA the local market.
neh a eau<se-y has been In sue
81, operstion at Elloree in, Or
I;si5 ooaslty. since 1s17sand the
nj aie laid to have proAsd, very
sss Ii the event thAtssuh-
ss5S E9nfsnf nterest is manifested the II
ssssr seeting here an. automobile paTt1 will
ss nok1Isd b make the trip to< Ezloree,
& {! - III & fiis guidance Of Geo.i IIof-
8 'ss,;s isxtensaon horticulturistq Eaem-
Eoaisre; and James Wss.heaay,
kSssnfy demonstration enkIts is
sS;gr0posed to have a party Of 5thoae In
ssee seefssted visit Rlloree to get fra.hand
fSruation as to the operation OF
gnch canneries. 3s2f.s
Anoahsr importantr matter which
8 Mi be taken UP at this mestins Will
IS the establishmsnt at LEXINGTON OF
s pststp drying for the curing
a ,sor sweet potatoe hese houses are
now In operation to q large extent
! fhroHghont the lower pa1t Or the stale
Z ss ma ii il said that potatgss now being
a1fpped from them rstnging s1.So
81 bushel on the northern markets.
while it Is possible to keep potatoes
& fafrly well when banked it Is found
arnnossible to ship such potatoes with
saTt heavy loss, which has been eliml-
mated by fae scuring received in the
|s.iSs s.inSsbtatof houses. Word has been re-
g&siYed from senator Christensen that
8 ne sonth. Carolina Development
.s1soard. OF which he is president, Will
sssssssncentrate on the sweet potato. The
Degelopment Board expects to stimu-
Is4e the use Of the sweet potato In the
North and thereby broaden the mar
lset for the sugar spud."
$40 Farmers are urged to remember
g Sc date Of this meeting Monday
saSfeht, March Ia. at o'clock and 10
/ sSSne in full force.
s. Mr. shealy, county agent, and Mr..
SiIo1man Of Clemson will be on hand
ato give fuil details. -
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
& gPIaAY AT LONG BRANCH.

hAsspfay 'Turn, Of the Tide will
81 given at Long Branch school No.
Sf neaE New Brookland, Saturday
sss March 19. Also refreshments
D be served. Come one and all
hds enjoy. yourselves.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
BON %HEER CLUB.

The Bon Heur Club will meet
Thursday afternoon, instead Of Fri
day as usual, at p. m. with Miss Err
nestine Barre.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09

. An old Flemish pitcher sold in New
York the other day for $3.50, but a
first-class young American pitcher
will bring a good deal more.-Provi-
dence Journal.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-09
COUNTY MONEY /
IS APPROPRIATED

Taxes for 1921 will be 5 1-2 mills
lower than for 1920. They would
have been still lower by mills except
for the fact that this levy had to be
provided to meet past Indebtedness
Of the county. Under the terms Of
the county supply bill the treasurer
is authorized to borrow $55,0oo.oo to
pay all past indebtedness and to levy
four mills annually until this is paid.
Including this four mills the levy
for county purposes will be IL mills
as against IA 1-2 for 1920 reduc-
ton of 2 1-2 mills. The state levy
will be reduced from IL 1-2 to II 2,
while the two-mill state road tax was
suspended, making total Of mills
reduction for the state.
AS will be seen from the terms Of
the supply bill $6o,632.75 is provided
for running the county in 1921. The
levy authorized is insufficient by some
$4,000 to raise the amount appropri-
ated, but it is believed that the I'D
ditional revenue that will come from
other sources will be sufficient.
The county supply bill in full is
as follows: .
Section l. That tax Of seven and
one-haIf G. 1-2) mills is hereby levied
upon all the taxable property. in the
county of Lexington for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 1921, for
the amounts and purposes hereinafter
stated, respectively:
Sec. 2.
Item 1. Roads and Bridges:-
Cross country
roads 100000
Convicts and
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Continued on Page Five.)
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-t Item I. Roads and Bridges
Cross country
roads .$12,000.00
Convicts and
maintenance Of
road working
organization .. 100000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
MILL SAYS DON'T CUT IT
coffeyviIIe Company Urges Farmers
to Maintain Wheat Acreage

Declining to accept the opinion OF
number Of agricultural leaders OF
the state, that Kansas farmers
should decrease their wheat acreage
the ensuing season, large milling
company In Coffeyville has sent
broadcast throughout the cOntingu-
GUS districts of southeast Kansas,
southwest Missouri and northeast
Oklahoma, circular letter setting
forth its reasons for believing that
wheat acreage should not be de-
creased and that a very active mar
ket next year for the cereal Is indi-
Gated by present world wide condi-
tions. The milling company's letter
says In part:
"There seems to be a disposition
on the part Of some farmers, to re-
duce. their wheat acreage this fall,
and we cannot help but feel that
farmers who reduce their acreage
will make a mistake which will
cause them deep regret at the next
harvest.
"There is no question In the world
but tnaC tne ucmdHu anu supply toi
wheat Is on very close balance,
and it Is our opinion that before a
new crop of wheat is harvested, this
crop can be sold at very satisfac-
tory price. Seed for the planting or
wheat this fall is not high in price,
farm labor $ cheap, and the wheat
crop can be put in at minimum
lost this year, and we feel quite sure
that good prices will prevail on the
next crop Wheat is a cash crop
and puts lots of money In circulas
ton.
Russia has always been one or
the largest competitors of the Unit
ed States in the supplying of wheat,
and as long as Russia is out CT the
wheat business, as she seems to be
at the present time, the American
wheat crop will command a good
price even at the low prices which
we have had on wheat this year,
which has been due largely to the
very heavy movement since harvest,
wheat has still been relatively high
err than other farm products"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS
Mercer Advises Kansas Stoekmen
Now

NOW
Kansas stockmen are urged by j.
II. Mercer, secretary of the Kansas
Livestock Association, to cut their
shipments so per cent. This move
Is recommended In order to avoid an
oversupply and to boost the prevail
ing market prices.
Secretary Mercer has addressed
the following letter to members of
the association:
EN- O recent conference. Of pro-
ducers and packing house reprcsen-
tatives, 1t was brought out that the
fresh meat market is now in an un-
settled condition and is easily af-
fected by All ovcrSupply of live
stock at any Of the principal mar
kets. Such an oversupply brings
about radical reduction in the
prices Of live stock on the hoof and
there Is only one way in which pro-
ducers can hold the present cattle
prices steady---or hope to improve
them. That is for shippers of cattle
to guage their shipments in such a
way that the demand will always
exceed the supply.
"Since there Is shortage of meat
animals and such a tremendous sup
ply Of feed available this fall, this
is one of the years that the pro-
Queer can in a great measure cOntrol
the supply of fresh meat by holding
back all unfinished live stock. The
cessation Of live stock shipments for
fifteen days would cause a meat
famine. If the producers of live
stock would only come to the reali-
cation of this fact, they should have
no trouble seeing what they could
accomplish rough distributing
their receipts properly"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
NOW GETTING RIGHT OF WAY
Chapman-Geary Road Matters Being
Taken Up Seriously

The county commissioners are
busy working out the right of way
purihase for the Chapman eary
line paved road for whirh full fed
eral aid has been granted. All the
land owners but one have made sat
isfactory prices and that will be set
tied without difficulty, it is report
ed. The county has until Oct. 8 to
advertise for bids. The Capital re-
ports that over 100 districts over the
state are begging the highway COM
mission for appropriations for fed
eral aid, being, DESTROYS Of going
ahead with work now to help the
employment situation and take adj
vantage Of the low wages and some
what lower cost Of materials.
The Dickinson commissioners are
making It plain that they will not
build the road proposed unless their
bids are within reason and It is the
right position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
MRS. SWADER GRANTED $4,000
Sustained Demurrer in Case oil
Northcutt VS.. u. p. Railroad

Cora b. Swader was granted judg-
man, ct al defendants, in her suit for
$4,000 damages as the result of the
death Of her husband when he fell
down wheat bin when the false
bottom gave way. In a previous
Judgment before the case was ap-
peaed she was granted $4,000.
The defendants demurrer to the
plaintiffs petition was sustained In
the case of Northcutt against the
Union Pacific railroad company, for
damages.
The case of ii. III. Allison against
G. II. Kleopfer for the collection of
money which Allison claims is due
him for silo sold to Kloepfer went
to the jury this afternoon.
Friday the case Of Miss Estelle
Oswald against the Riverside Light,
Power &, Gas Company for $4,000
damages will be heard. Miss Oswald
received injured from an electric
shock while using an electric sweep
er in her home on North Spruce
street. In her petition she claims
that the wire into the house had
become crossed with a high voltage
wire outside on which the insula-
tion was worn, thus sending the
high voltage current into the house.
She alleges that the company is liza
BILE for negligence in allowing its
wire to remain in that condition.
Roy Startzman who was convict
ed of chicken stealing is out on $5,-
600 bond pending his sentence or
the appeal of the case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
BIG BUSINESS FOR ROADS
Record Breaking Augsut Business,
Utilities Commission Reports


The August business Of the Kan
sas railroads has broken every rec
ord which the state has. During
last month all the roads loaded co.
953 carloads Of merchandise Of all
kinds in this state. The highest
previous mark was SS,44S in 1919.
August, Of course, is big shipping
month because the movement Of the
wheat crop gets well under way dur
ing that month. But in nearly every
line there was a heavy increase of
car loading.
The public utilities commission
has juts completed the compilation
of the reports of the roads on the
August business. The roads handled
ten thousand more cars Of grain and
grain products last month than in
any previous year. There was a
slump Of five hundred cars Of hay
from the previous high records. The
coal loading showed improvement
over a year ago but, was below the
two war years. Livestock showed a
slight decrease but tehre was an in
crease of a thousan cars Of cement
and two hundred cars of salt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
Amanda Jean White Dies

Amanda Jean White, the eldcs
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar +
White, passed away at the home o.
her parents in Payne. OHIO, Sept L
according to a message received
here. Mr.. and Mrs. White formerly
lived In Abilene aud Amanda Jean
was born here and baptized by Rev
Bergstrcsser of the Lutheran church.
She was aged II years ut the time
of her death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
LIFTED THINGS FROM CARS
Motor Meters and Radiator Caps
Among Fayorite Articles

Several people who parked their
cars near the circus grounds Thurs
day evening complained Of having
things taken from their automobiles.
One man lost a coat which he had
left In his machine and there were
several others who found the radia-
tor caps on their cars, or the motor
meters removed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-09-29
RANSACKED THE HOUSE
But Did Not Get Chance to Obtain
Booty

While the family of Edward
Reddy, 1914 North Mulberry, was
absent from home last night thieves
cut the screen and entered the house,
ransacking bureaus, etc. The return
ing of the family caused a sudden
departure without taking along any
booty. There is no clue TO the in
trIlderS
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-14
Important Question
InrOired in Tax Suit
Taken to High Court

WAStiINGTON, Jan. 1s.---Ap-
peals OF trustees OF the estate OF
the late Arthur l,yerson of chi
cago from ruling of the bu-
rcau Of internal revenue lcvying
81 900 taxes on profits realized
through the sale of certain stock
left AZ part of the estate, haa
brought to the supreme court a
tax suit regarded by government
officials as second only in Inn
portanco to the Invested capital
case" recently argued.
The issue presented. according
to- the governments brief. is
whether profits resulting from
the sale OF trust assets which are
not paid to the lccatcc, but are
added to, and become a part OF
the trust estate, can be treated as
profits under the excess profits
law"
Among the securities left by
Kyorson are 9,5a2 shares OF pre-
feircd capital stock of Joseph r.
Ryerson a. Sons, IA corporation.
ON March 3, 1919, these stocks
were returned as having n cash
value oi $1,000, In February,
1917, they sold by the trustee for
$1,2SO,00o. The collector OF in
tornal revenue ordered that the
difference be included In the in
come report as additional prof
its"