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Tiie Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON. S. C.. ~\SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 Six Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING RATES. Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch. Local notices. 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged lor at the rate of one cent a -word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicted. Rates for contract ad- i nrill r?hPArfnllv fnrnished on I application Anonymous communications will receive % no attention. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For any further information call on or address. G M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, July 16, 1902. Lever's Ee-electicn Assured. It is with unalloyed pleasure that we Dotice the growing popularity of our young Congressman and splendid record he has made for himself during the short time be has been in national politics. Everywhere this young statesman has appeared in lio Vioa on oKlc on foitb- I iLJC UiDlllWU UU USD o\j t*ik/ij j uv fully and so conscientiously represened, new laurels have been added to mark his progress into the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. He is deserving of the full measure of praise bestowed upon him in the past and is the grateful recipient of them because he has been faithful to fj the interests of his constituents and true to hie promises. In ail his undertakings he has been phenominally successful because, being first satisfied with the righteousness of his cause, he has gone about its accomplishment with a vim and energy that impressed those whose assistance he invoked as necessary for the sue cess of his object, with his sincerity, and won for him their sympathy and support. Oq the hustings the people have shown their appreciation of his worth and merit as a representative by giviDg him such ovations as to deeply stir his heart and to strengthen his determination to redouble his efforts to accomplish more for them when he takes his seat in the fifty eight congTess than was possible for him to do under his invironment io the past. In Richland, Sumter and Orangeburg counties, to say nothing of Lee and LexingtoD, he is beyond question the "man of the hour,'' and the most cordial reception was given at the campaign meetings held in the counties first named. Speaking of the Sumter meeting the correspondent of the News and Courier says: Mr. A. F. Lever and J. B. McLauchliD, candidates for Congress from this, the 7th district, closed the meeting. Mr. Lever was the first speaker and hie appearaDce was the means of waking up the sleepy audience like a tired congregation feels when a minister, on a hot Sunday, announces the long meter Doxology. They applauded and cheered him as he toed the foot lights. His was a Fourth of July oration (delayed in transmission.) He told why we do not want the Filipinos and discussed the Republican expansion policy. He attacked President Roosevelt for his Bpeech in which be took Southerners to task for criticising the actions of the American troops in the Philippines. His position on national issues is identical with that of the candi- i dates for the Uoited States Senate. He asked that he be measured not around the waist, but around the forehead, and premised to do all in his power for his constituents if elected. Mr. J. B. McLauchlin's turn came next- He was at a great deal of disadvantage, for the audience was worn out. He charged that the Senators had stolen all his marbles and do part of his speech waa left. T-r 1-1 TT T 3 l_t: ne, use Jir. nempniu, u?u iciauvca | from time immemorial in Sumter j county and promised to make it warm for his competitor in bis Congressional campaign. "We need ; men in Congress aDd not children," j S8id Mr. McLauchlin. (Cries of i "Hurrah for Lever!") "When men I get in office they never get out until you put them out." He closed with j a speech against expansion and the j free pass bill. At Orangeburg, the ovation given j # Mr. Lever was even more marked by reason of it being the home county of bis opponent. Private advices received from there are to the effect that he carried the crowd by storm, and that at the conclusion of his speech he was lifted bodily from the stand by stalwart and enthusiastic admirers. Our information is, and it did not come from Mr. Lever either, that if there ever was a doubt about the Lexington boy carrying ~ - ' i i 1 - L i Orangeburg county, mas aouot was dissipated by the demonstrations at this meeting. We have not a word to say 8gainst Mr. McLauchlin. It is his right to enter the race for Congress from the Seventh District if he sees fit to ao so. He may be a good, competent and capable young man for aught we know to the contrary, but he is simply not in it and never was from the beginning. Mr. Lever is entitled to a re election by every consideration. His merit has won it for him; his devotion to duty, the interest of the people and the wellfare of the District all point in perfect harmony in demanding his return to Congress. The barbecue at Pond Branch last Saturday is deserving of more tbaD passing notice because it was practic ally the opening of the county campaigo. The turn out of the people was very satisfactory and was an incentive for the boys to warm up in telling the dear people the whys and the wherefores cf their platform of principles aDd their peculiar fitness to perform the duties of the office to which they aspired. The crowd numbered about 250, who had left their homes to hear the political issues discussed and to pull pig ribs and mutton chops. The crowd was a representative one and these people have a wide reputation for their high standard of citizenship, their intelligence and their interest in religious ? 1 ? 1 1 it ". - and social duties wmcn mases mis a rich field in which to harvest votes, and it is but natural for the candidates to plant deep, sow theseedB well and fully cultivate the soil so as to reap an abundant yield on the day of election. All the candidates announced up to that time were present excepting W. M. Wilson, B B. Hilltr, Paul E. Hutto, Wm. A. Spires Jr., and George A. Shealy. Not being able to be present in person we have to depend upon the well written account of the meeting sent us by Mr. Cyrus L. Shealy of Summit, which is published else where in this issue. The senatorial meeting at St. George's was the most exciting one so far held. The incident that made it such was the giving of the "lie" to Latimer by Evans. At one time things looked really squally and the interference of the Sheriff was riecessary to quell the disturbance. Daring the recess for dinner Latimer went to the room of Evans and demanded an interview. This was declined and Evans' left his room and dined at another hotel. Tbe incident for that day closed, but there is no telling when and where it will break out again as both aspirants for the Senatorial toga are standing over a powder magazine and it only needs the match to be applied to send them both into kingdom come. Evans had on several occasions referred to Latimer as using free railroad passes, dealing in pictures, claiming the credit for the adoption of the Free Rural Delivery system, etc. Latimer said be was tired of being probed with such stuff and retaliated by reminding Evans of the $15,000 bond deal, whisky rabatea and several other minor charges for him to answer. Evans denied these charges as a lie and any one who repeated them was a liar. This brought on the trouble. It is a case of whose ox is gored and might be well enough for every fellow to see that his own dirty linen is clean. PI Correspondents Rending articles to this office for publication are reminded that the true name of the author must accompany them. Writers can use nom de plumes if they so desire but their true name must be known at this office as a guarantee of good faith. This explains why two articles from Lorena does not appear in this issue. Watch the Quiet Vote. Fjom the accounts sent to his papers by Mr. J. E. Norment one would judge that the canvass of Mr. Heyward for Governor that his was nothing but a triumphal march from the mountains to the sea and he already had his baggage checked through for the Governor's oftbe, but when we remember that two years ago the same papers had Hoyt elected, and after the election it was found, however, that while Hoyt got the AT rnnm \7zo r? f h T7r\foct I J_LU v? Cl o Uiuu n tcus j itv/biivu iiiv iuivu) so that the statements of these two papers must be taken with many grains of salt. Heyward may get the bouquets now but Dr. Timmerman, that grand old man, will get the vote?, which makes all well that ends well. "Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man?that is the order of a woman's preferences. Jewels form a magnet of mishty power to the average woman. Even that greatest of &U jewels, health, is often ruined in the strenuous efforts to make or save the money to purchase ? *ii r -1_ i tnem. li a woman win risa ner health to get a coveted gem, then let her fortify hereelf against the insiduous consequences of cough?, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Boschee's German S^rup. It will promptly arrest consumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease from the system. It is not a cure-all, but it is a certain cure for coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You can get this reliable remedy at Kaufmann's drug store. Get Green's Special Almanac. Campaign Meetings. senatorial. 19 Walterboro, Wednesday, July 16 2U Beaufort, F riday, " 10 21 Hampton, Saturday, " 19 22 Barnwell, Tuesday, " 22 23 AikeD, Wednesday, " 23 24 Edgefield, Thursday, " 24 25 Saluda, Saturday, " 26 26 Lexington, Monday, 44 28 27 Newberry, Tuesday, 44 29 28 Laurens, Thursday, 44 31 Dates of other meetings to follow. STATE 19 Pickens, Wednesday, July 16 20 Greenville, Thursday, " 17 21 Laurens, Friday, " 18 22 Union, Monday, 44 21 23 Spartanburg, Tuesday, " 22 24 Gaffney, Wednesday, " 23 25 Yorkville, Friday, u 25 oa nu nof or ? I KJtmi U1. * ?v 27 Winnsboro, Tuesday, " 29 28 Lancaster, Wednesday, " 30 29 Camden, Thursday, " 31 Dates of other meetings to follow. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is ca each bDX 25c Why Hot? North Edisto, S. C., July 4, 1002. To the Editor of the Dispatch: I have thought a long while that some citizen of our county would publicly advocate the annexation of a strip of territory so as to take in that part of Batesburg that lies in Saluda county, and more especially since Little Mountain went over to Newberry and came near causing us to lose our newly acquired representative. Would it not be the part of wisdom to take this step and thus avoid the loss of our representative or the wrangle over it ? The above i3 written without any knowledge as to the will of the people of Batesburg but it looks reasonable that the town as a corporation would prefer being In one county. We would be glad to see this done for the good of the ^ ? 11 v* 4 ? r\ /-J T) n ^ r?l> v n* tuuui^ auu jjuccuuig. Yours very truly, J. F. Lyles. P say "Consumption can be cured." 1 ^ Nature alone won't d^it. Itneedsi fj help, Doctors say PScotf ? Emulsion 11 \) Is the best help/' But you must 1 i continue its use even in hotB ! weather. jjj ii you have not tried it, send for free sample.? H SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, U 409-415 I'earl Street, New York, g 50c. and $1.00; all druggist. I ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESS?7TH DISTRICT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Congress from the Seventh Congressional District and pledge mjself to support the platform and nominees of the Democratic party. A. F. JbEVElt. FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Kepresentatives and solicit the support of my fellow cit zens. I w ill abide the result of the primary elec -T TT r.nTTMTX tlV-fJU. V* AJk. v/ V/ W 4.^ JL D. F. EFIKD is hereby announced for re-election to the Legislature from Lexington county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Honse of Representatives and pledge myself to abide the result oi the Democratic party. W. M. WILSON, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House .of Representatives, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JOHN BELL TO WILL. J. M. EPTING is a candidate for election as a member of the House of Representatives. subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of Hollow Creek Township respectfully announce J. BROOKS WIMGARD as a candidate for the House of Rep- J resentatives in the primary election and pledge hi in to abide the result. I am a candidate for a seat in the House of Representees of the State Legislature, subject to the conditions of the Democratic party. E. U. SHEALY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. Th" many friends of JASPER S DERRICK hereby announce him a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules and regul.tions of the Democratic party. FRANK W. SHEALY is hereby announced as a candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer and is pledged to abide the result ol the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. G. A DERRICK is hereby announced as a candidate for re-elecuou to the office of County Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. PAUL E. HUTTO. of Swansea, is hereby announced as a candidate for County Auditor and pledges himself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDS ST OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce nr. self as a candidate for re-election to the office ol Connty Superintendent of Education, and pledge myself to abide the result of th8 Democratic primarv. Respectfully, JOHN S. DERRICK. The friends of HENRY J. RAWL, knowing his fitness and ability to till, with satisfaction, the office of County Superimendent ol Education, respectfally nominate him as a candidate for that position anrt pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. The ma- y friends of ICOR HAYES, recognizing his ability and fitDess for public service, hereby announce him a candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the rules . f the Democratic party. The numerous Iriends of GEORGE S. DRAFTS announc- him as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of Probate. He is pledged to abide the result of the Democratii primary, FOR COUNTY 5UFFRVJLSUR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor. Hiving had g~od experience in carpenter work; a contractor for ten years; having also a general knowledge of the working of the office; believing. too, that I am competent to exercise right judgment, in performing its duties. I now come before the people of Lexington county for their support and promise, if elected, to ever strive to do the duty devolving upon J!me. I pledge 1113 self to abide the result of the primary. J. COLLINS PRICE. A Citizen of Priceville. The many friends of GEO. A. SHEALY hereby announce him a candidate for tbe office of County Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary and to support its nominees. Mr. Editor; As P. H. CR\PS has made one of the most efficient Supervisors we have ever had. we hereby announce him for re-election to that office and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. MiNY FRIENDS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. mi? ? j c A IT T V -LUC irieuus Ul /V, i?A. auuuuuvo him as a candidate for Couniy Commissioner and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner from the Fork and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary Wallace e lorick. By solicitation of friends and possessing the qualifications for the office. I have announced myself a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge m} self to abide the result of the primary. JOHN W. FREY. Friends of A. L HOOK announce him as a candidate lor re-- lection to the office of County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the result of the primaly. Realizing the efficiency as an officer of VOL A. SPIRES, JR., his many irirnds announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the | Jesuit of the Democratic primary. I ISAIAH HALLMAN ishereby announced , as a candidate for re-eleoiion to the <;fii"e of , County Commissioner, sul. Let to the rules of the Democratic part\. II. II. HILLER. from the Fork, is hereby announced as a candidate lor County Commissioner and is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Ftaaiifia! Fii/iisiui'v! 1704 AND 1705 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. 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