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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
EIGHTEEN YEARS
FOR M.ANSLAUGHTER

Orangeburg, May 8.-Carlos Cor
bett was sentenced to serve IS years
in the state penitentiary today by
Judge l. w. Bowman, who is presid-
ing over the Orangeburg court. Cor
bett was found guilty of manslaughter
when called to trial for the murder of
Julian Cooper. In September, 1920
when he was tried for the murder OF
Bryan Salley. one Of the slain men. he
was acquitted. An appeal will be
taken to the supreme court. Corbett
is now in the Orangeburg Jail and his
wife has returned to her home in
Hartsville.
The case against Claude J. Rast.
former superintendent of education of
Orangeburg county, who is charged
with criminal assault upon one of his
girl pupils while principal Of the East
Middle school, will be called tomor-
row.
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AND THESE WERE WHITE
HOUSE "PICKETEERS'

The Naval radio service will broad
cast over the country the speeches
and music Of the ceremonies dedicat-
ing the first national political head
quarters for women at Washington. on
May 81.
Secretary DENLY, by special order:
authorized the use Of the Government
radio service by the National Woman's
Party, for this purpose. The Navy
Departments recent official order re-
stricting the use of the naval radio to
government departments, will be
waived for this one occasion which
will be attended by President Harding.
national officials and by prominen;
women from all parts Of the country
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
MORE TIME FOR
SIGNING PLEDGES

Columbia, May 8.-Although over
100000 bales have already been
signed up and the original quota was
only 100000, officials Of the South
Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative
Associatio nannounce that the books
will be kept open until June and
opportunity given those who have not
yet joined to affiliate with the organi-
zation. 1t is expected that at least
100000 bales Will have been signed
up by June 1.
The campaign to sign up 100000
bales by May / is declared by many to
have been one of the greatest cam
paigns ever waged in South Carolina
and there has been much jubilation
among those interested in the move
ment over the wonderful victory won I.
.'The larger: the percentage of crop
the association signs, the more effec-
tive will be the reultS Obtalned, says
a statement issued by the association
in announcing a continuance of the
campaign. 'Those who do not sell
their cotton through the association
sell in competition with the association
and AGAINST US. Naturally we want to
get every bale in the association we
can because it helps the situation for
the farmers of the state that much
We believe that there are many tar-
mers who are now ready to sign up.
They will have the opportunity dur
ing the next three weeks of lining up
with their brother farmers instead OF
lining up against them"
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Hon McKendre Barr was in Au-
gusta Monday on legal business.

q Hon McKendre Barr was in Au-
gasta Monday on legal business.
Messrs. Watson Zimmerman,
James Miller and T. J. Etheredge left
Monday on a fishing trip, near North,
In Orangeburg county.
Messrs. j. M. Gaines and Kenneth
Baker of Greenwood were recent visi-
tors to our town.
The condition of Mr.. Wilbur H.
Cook remains unchanged. He is still
a very sick man and but little hope is
entertained for his recovery.
Miss Sallie Burton, who recently had
to undergo an operation at the Bap-
tist hospital in Columbia, is expected
home the latter part of this week.
Mr.. W. Ralph Hite Of Columbia
was a visitor to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Hite Sunday.
A. the regular meeting of the town
council last Tuesday night, Mr.. W.
E. Duncan was elected chief of police
ard the services of Mr.. John Bag
ley were continued as night watch
man.
Revival services will begin Monday
night at the Christian church in this
town and will likely continue through
the week. Several members Of the
der omination in Columbia worshipped
at the Batesburg church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Dunn Of Co.
lun1bia visited their daughter, Mrs. j.
l.. Tonmans, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. E. J. Hite made a business
trip to Columbia Monday afternoon.
There is considerable sickness pre-
vailing IN this section now and our
physicians are beng kept busy night
and day.
Mrs. r. 3. Shcaly lett last week
for treatment at the Baptist hospital
in Columbia.
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ANNE JERUSHA SCHUMPERT.

Mrs. Anne Jerusha Schumpert,
daughter of Col. james Jefferson
Clark, and Annie Catherine Clark, and
wife of Job Schumpert, was born
April 18th, 1857, and died May 3rd,
1922, making her stay on earth 65
years and Is days. She was married
to Job Schumpert in 1885,. To this
union five children were born, Sof
which only one survives her.
She leaves to mourn her departure,
one son, her husband, four brothers,
one sister, and a host of relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Schumpert was member of
the Methodist church at Boiling
Springs, on the Gilbert charge, but
had been living in Columbia for sew
eral years.
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GOVERNOR COOPER
NAY SUCCEED LEVER

Washington. May .-Selection to
fill the existing vacancy on the federal
farm loan board lies between T. G.
Akeson, Washington representative of
the National Grange; Lieut.. Gov.
Wade Cooper of North Carolina, and
Gov. Robert A. Cooper of South Caro-
lima, Senator Bursum (Republican( OF
New Mexico said today after call
at the White House. The vacancy
was caused by the resignation Of A.
F.. Lever.
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NORTH EDISTO DOTS, NO. 81.

The farmers are not feeling very
good over the cool weather!
The school closing at Edisto was
a success in spite of the bad weather.
The program was carried out nicely,
also the picnic was fine.
Mrs. NJ. J. Jefcoat and children
visited Mrs. johnson King Sunday al
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyley Jackson Wis,
tied their sister, Mrs. Julia Fulmer,
Sunday.
The children's day at Ebenezer will
be the fourth Sunday afternoon IN
May.
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COURT NEgES THE
2oND OF MONTH

Court neral sessions will meet
here on sy, May %, with Judge
J. W: Da ss Of Edgefield presid-
ing. Thaf 4fy commissioners met
Tuesday, ning and drew the fol-
lowing sfosarve as jurors the first
J. HaaHutto, Frank S. Oswald
Julian E3fcGartha, Eugene c.
David, Ds shehane, silas F. stur-
kie, DreYSxs. Smith, George w. Nc
Cartha, EsYdie~E. Kneece, Sam P.
Roof, Hs&h.E. Summer. J. Monroe
Koon, Agank swygert, Marcellus NJ
Smith, hur Ellison, G.. 7. Nc
Dowell, Webster Koon. Doyle L.
Keisler, 4Snnie B. Kyzer, Elijah Hall
Jacob ESsasawl, J. Drafts Boozer, J
A. Shea4NsC. NJ. Swygert, S. S.
George, dfrey R. Whitaker, W. D.
Huffstes Killian Harmon, Ellen
B. Crat Esther T. Koon, H. H
Kyzer, Pickens Roof, Cromer A.
shealya Hook, Willie L. Hook
W Ets443fn phrieS
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REOPENS AFTER FIRE

J. S. Wessinger & Sons have re-
sumed usiness in their modern build
ing at Chaplin, with a complete stock
of general merchandise. This firm
suffered the loss by fire some time ago
of their building and all it's contents,
but immediately set to work TO re-
build. The buying public is assured
Of the very best and newest goods at
this store.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
RECITAL FRIDAY NIGHT
BY MRS. ROOFS PUPILS

The music pupils of Mrs. (. e.
Roof will give their annual recital at
the high school auditorium, Friday
night. beginning at $3.50 O'clock. Mrs.
Roof has been teaching music for
many years. and these recitals are al
ways pleasing. A good program has
been ARA nged for the occasion.
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At GILBERT.

There will be play at Gilbert
graded school building next Friday
evening beginning at 8 o'clock p. NJ,
the title of which is The Masonic
Ring. Come one and all and enjoy
q good time. The play will be given
by the Sth and 9th grades.
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OF the administra ton Of the gasoline
and income tax laws. In the treas
urers office are piles and piles of
checks ranging from dollar to thirty
thousand dollars. An extra force had
TO be added to take care. of the big
lob of asserting them and making out
receipts.
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POTATO GROWERS ASSO.
WILL MEET SATURDAY

There will be a meeting in the court
house next Saturday afternoon OF the
Lexington Potato Growers Associa-
ton. All stockholders are urged 10
be present and others interested VIII
ha We1cOO1e
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AT COUNTY
HOME SUNDAY. 14TH

The Rev. W. G. Wallace, pastor of
preach at the county almShoESe on
Sunday. May 14th. at + O'Clock in 1he
afternoon.
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The Political Outlook AS the
State Convention Dravs Near

career believe that as a stump speaker
he will prove formidable rival fo1
any man.
Another name generally mentioned
for the governors race is that of John
Gary Evans of Spartanburg. MI.
Evans, who held a prominent place
in state politics in the early ninties
and who served as governor, has not
offered for office since his defeat for
the United States senate, but has
kept prominently before the voters
by reason of holding the important
post of chairman Of the State Democ-
racy. Undoubtedly he has strong
following and will be a factor to be
reckoned with. -. -
Nothing has been heard lately from
former Governor Blease, but that he
is certain to run there seems no doubt L.
The former governor is wise enough
to keep his counsels for the present
and not betray his hand until the
proper time, but close friends say that
he will have plenty Of spice to inject
into the campaign. Those who know
ssColie" well believe that while he has
lost none Of his fire, he will be more
than ever inclined to keep bitterness
out Of the campaign if his "enemies'
don't prod him too much. The for
lner governor will always have q.
strong and enthusiastic following.
With the anti-Blease vote divided, as
IT now appears it will be, he will un-
doubtedly be in the second race.
There are two other candidates who
have positively announced and who
will doubtless remain. in the ring until
the last. They are Andrew J.
Bethea, FORMER lieutenant governor
aad candidate for governor four years
s,so, who is practicing law successfully
at Columbia. and William Coleman, q.
well known business man OF sUnion
who hs ecsssfa career ip
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the people Of this
community for the many kindnesses
shown US at the time fire destroyed
our store with its contents. We feel
deeply indebted to them and wish to
record our appreciation in this man
ner.
J. S. WESS1NGER & SONS.
Chaplin, S. c..
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
BANK IN COLUMBIA
GETS TEN MILLION

Washington, May S.-Out of the
81 Qo0, 900 farm loan bond issue put
arlket to-day, the federal
y y
according to ommissioner Lobdeltst to-
night. This amount will be s2,500,-
900 in excess of the amount allotted
to the Columbia bank from previous
bond issues and s1,5OO,OOO in excess
Of the amount allotted to any other
bank out of the current issue. The
officials of the Columbia bank have
advised Washington that they plan the
resumption of farm loan applications
within the next fortnight.
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ssideEE9g the mats OF eentering lhs
race. Those, who are in
sterested In the program of the econo-
my and tax reform proposed by the
committee on Economy and Consoli-
dation at the last session of the legis-
lature. the partial enactment of which
has proved a great relief to over
burdened agriculture by effecting a
reduction Of five mills in the State
tax levy, believe that Mr.. Hughes is
the logical man to lead the fight, Tor
the full realization of that program.
T was under his splendid leadership,
they say, that every bill offered by
that committee to shift the burden OF
state taxes from the shoulders of far
mers was passed in the house almost
y;tt out q dissenting vote. They
point to the fact that no leader of the
mouse in recent political history has
commanded such undivided loyalty OF
has had such unanimous confidence
Of the house as it has been the privi-
lese of Mr.. Hughes to enjoy in the
Two years that he has headed the
ways and means committee, which is:
after all is said and done, the greatest
power in the legislature. Mr.. Hughes,
they say, is man of few words, but
somehow he inspires confidence. NC
man can question his sincerity. The
.earnestness with which he advocates
cause which he espouses carries
sch conviction and inspires such
cor fidence, that few have been bolo
enough to challenge his position, and,
especially at the last session, backed
BY the almost undivided support OF
his committee he put through the
house the most far-reaching program
of tax readjustment that has ever
been encted in any state at one ses-
sion. Since a part of this program
went Oh tHS FOChS Ill LAiS oSAtN@S .S''~ -A'
such a way as to make its defeat an
issue in the coming campaign, friends
Of the program believe that Mr..
Hughes is the logical man to take the
fight to the people. They predict
that he will make strong race should
he yield to their wishes.
Another interesting announcement
Of the week was that Senator George
K. Laney Of Chesterfield would bs
likely to make the race for governor.
Mr.. Laney has been member OF the
senate for many years and has hac
an important part in shaping the poll
cies Of the State government III that
time. He has always stood for econ
omy IN the conduct of the government
and at the last session Of the legisla-
ture stood squarely behind the entire
program OF the Economy Committee.
He4i B campaigner Of no mean ability
and those who have watched his
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
Some FireleSs Cooker

John, dear" began the bride tear
fully. "breakfast is on the table-bu1-
but isn't it just too annoyins-look at
that bread"'
"Why." exclaimed the bridegroom
in surprise. 1t isn't baked at ALL"
"I know it isn't. dear: that's just
it. And p-p-put lots and l-l-lots Of
baking powder in it, too"
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Regardless OF whether
er got good laugh, she complained
to her companion Of the antiquity OF
the stories.
''I've never been to a worse af-
fair. wish they would cut it short.
I'd rather have stayed home than
come" she bitterly asserted.
In the midst of her harangue, the
toastmaster beamed in her direction.
and said:
"Now, there is Mrs. she
is one of the most charming workers
in our organization, and I know we
would all be glad to hear her speak
get on her feet, and addressed the
guests thusly:
II really don't know what to say,
onlv that am so glad to be here with
YOU. I just said to the lady sitting
next to me what a perfectly splendid
time I was having. I didn't know we
had so many clever people in the Or
eanization who could tell such funny
stories ."-Indianapolis News.
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columhia. April 1o.-With the
Democratic State Convention just a
week from today. matters political are
/: beginning to take on decidedly in
teresting aspect. The past several
days has seen quite pilgrimage to
Columbia <of political leaders from all
sparts Of the State. Among the rest
raany members of the Senate and
house have been in Columbia and
while there have been no formal
caucuses much political conferring
mas been going on. The names of
many prominent men are being men
tioned daily for the governors race,
bnt with the gathering OF the Demo-
cratic hosts next Wednesday it is high
!. ~ probable that many will get no fur
ther than the mentioning stage. 1t
: Isl more than likely that the confer
seI1ees which will take place as re-
suit of the meeting of the States
Y Democracy will result in the elimina-
tionSof some probable candidates, who
cannot develop sufficient strength to
{ make the race
A indications are now that no matter
: who may enter the lists for this year,
there will be general scuffling to
SeIamber on the economy band wagon.
Z It seems pretty plain now that
tse-c-o-n-o-m-y will be the universal
slogan IN this Summers campaign.
Many well known South Carolinians,
interested in the program Of economy
and consolidation, partially enacted at
sfhe, last session of the legislature, have
been urging on E. T. Hughes of
Marion, chairman Of the ways and
means committee Of the house for the
spaststwe years, to make the race for
gavernor this year. according toga
shsxspapers story. Mr.. Hushes is giy--
I :siag sSe master iopsS eonsider
: : ! ! !
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
MOVING PZCTTRE SHOW
AT CHAPLIN SATURDAY

There will be a moving picture show
a the Chapil theatre Saturday night,
May IS, with extra good pictures to
be shown.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
BON HEJR CLUB.

Miss E,rnestine Barre will entertain
the Bon Heur club Friday afternoon,
at t O'Clock.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
SUDDEN CHANGE OF OPINION

At one of those banquets where al
most every one is called on to make
short speech or to tell a funny
story, a woman who sat near the
speakers table was heard to remark
after nearly every story told:
5s ..dy goodness, that's another old
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
ENTERTAINMENT AT MACK'S

The Ladies Of Mack's vicinity met
at the school house May s, for the
purpose of reorganizing the school i'm
movement association. Mrs. H. Q.
Reeder was elected president, Mrs.
j. C.. Kennerly, vice president; Miss
Eula Yon, secretary; Mrs. Martha
Smith, treasurer. It was decided that
these meetings be held the first sats
,urday of each month at O'Clock We 4! g
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10

Should the supreme court render
an opinion adverse to the income ta>
law, test case Of which is now be-
fore the court, it would be necessary
for Governor Cooper to call an extra
session Of the legislature. The money
has been coming in very rapidly on
the income tax, which will in all prob
ability yield more than a million dol
lars. If this source of revenue is
lost to the State the finances of the
government would be in such a shape
that it would necessitate a session of
the legislature to straighten out mat
ters. Grave doubt has always beer
expressed as to the constitutionality
OF the law. Many believe, however
that the supreme court. while no;
moved by poftical considerations
Will resolve any doubt in favor of the
law. Unless the unconstitutionality
Of the law is patent. it will likely
stand. Should it be thrown out, a
monkey wrench will be thrown in the
states financial machine, and the
solons will have to meet and save the
wreckage.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10

The office Of the State Tax Commits
sion and Of Treasurer Carter are al
most swarnped with work as result
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10
HATESBURG NEWS.

Profg. Horton Colcock. for 22
years Ak6snber of the faculty of the
UniperSsof South Carolina, was a
distiny5 Ned visitor to our town Sat
urdayRrof. Colcock resigned the
chairs s6a mat in 1916 and be-
gan Mbractice Of law in Columbia
as the d1aior member of the firm OF
Coleoe End Co1cock in that city.
Mrsa md Mrs. Holly L. Harman of
Lexinf5 SG spent Sunday with relatives
in Bs8 Burg.
Engineer E. l.. Hartley at
tendH onrt at Aiken last week as a
witnSa III the H. P. Dyches murder
Hs B. Rawl and daughter,
Mis8 snia, were shopping in Co.
luM turday.
Mrs. Morgan P. Bodie Of
.La gser visitors in town Sun
5S ness
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10

is1nua iYnay sbe i sSfs to accommodate the
children who are now ready for high
school. - ss5
Next Saturday night, May 13, we
will give a free entertainment, con-
sisting of music, recitations, jokes
etc. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-05-10

For Lieutenant Governor Hon. VIII
son G. Harvey Of Charleston has an.
rounced his candidacy to succeed
himself. There is so far no announced
opponent Of Mr.. Harvey, though there
have been rumors that Jennings K
Owens Of Marlboro, member of the
house for the past eight years, would
likely offer. Speaking of Mr.. Harvey
there is a strong reliability that he
may become chief executive of the
state for a few months anyway
Should Governor Robert A. Cooper be
appointed to the federal farm loan
board to succeed A. F. Lever, he viii
doubtless assume his duties at an early
date, in which case Lieut.. Governor
Harvey would become governor
Friends Of Governor Cooper believ,
that he has very good chance fol
the appointment.
There are very few announcements
for any of the state offices except
governor, and it seems likely that mos
Of the present state officials will &C
into the campaign without opposition
The only definite announcement sc
far was that made by Hon. George
Wightman, senator from Saluda
county, at the close of the last legis.
lature, that he would run for commits
sioner of agriculture against the in
cumbent, B. Harris. Other than this
announcement nothing is known OF
any opposition for other offices.
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What Teacher Pulled On Him.
"Teacher pulled something on me
today that made me mighty sore
'What was it," :
my ear" i
New-York tribune., 1922-12-27
Business News
Record-Breaking Holiday Trade
Reported to the Reserve Bank

Aggregate show an increase Of II per
cent over last year, as compared with
an 5 per cent increase reported IN oc-
fobeY The largest increase Is shown
in sales OF apparel stores. which gained
a3 per cent. beeaose Of the larger de-
nard Tor clothing following cold
veethcr The gain In grocery sales
was largely the result OF the opening
a nearly $500 new stores during the
last year Average sales per store oe-
clined about Is per cent. Cigar stores
sbow the largest loss In sales per store
ara show only n slight increase IN
gross sales In spite OF the opening o.
nearly 500 new stores.
Reviewing wholesale trade reports
for November, a normally dull period
the bank says; a-.
sNoverbor sales by representative
dealers In this district, while smalier
than those Of October. were "a per
cent above those in November las.
vear ard ~ per cent above those OF
November, 1920. These are slightly
larger increases than we're shown o.
last months figures. In the case OF
groceries somewhat higher prices nave
been an influence toward a larger aoI,
lar amount OF sales, but IN most OF
The other commodities price changes
since last year have probably had III
tie influence on the fgures. Ciothing
sales have been somewhat irregular tor
several months. The immediate de,
rnand FOR mems clothing on the part (, oI !
retailers apparently was temporarily
satisfied in September and October but
stores placed large recorders for wo-
mems apparel during November. Ciotn-
inc and drugs are the only lines, IN
which the 1922 figures are larger than
those for the same month in the thIee
preceding years, for which there are
Tguyeen
New-York tribune., 1922-12-27
Would Split Up Sho,..
OF $780, 900 Par Yah.

The Cuba Company. a..
operates steam and elee,rl. 80 ~
ways IN Cubs, and has al. 'a, y.
shares Of common stock ous.,..,,' 49,. y
with a par value Of $4,000 /, 80.
j. planning a rseaDiiallnil.,
which provides for the I,,u,,... p. !.
1000 shares Of new stock f., ~ =
existing share.
The split-up IN the esp,,.l,,....
Is being worked out by N. eo,...
IN conjunction with ". A -.
man a Co. s,ockholders ,sn
asked 70 vote on the plan A a.,
eial meeting to be held ..r,, - I,
February. The stock ls nov 49,,
around 100000 q shar. az ~
sold as high as $4,000. Thse-
Company together With Il, ~.
and subsidiary compsnI.,. ss, 1.
= profit and loss suplas Of sD,,.,,
mately tz4,oO0.0oo.