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THE LEDGER. Ttiurlow S. Carter, t EDITOR AND MANAGER. < WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1900. \ An alliance is an organization or * compact between individuals, com iuunities, states or nations for the . I accomplishment of a certain pur- i pose or purposes. An i'unholy i alliance" must ho one which ig- ' notes and sets aside all good and whose sole purpose is the accom- i plishment of any and everything base and wicked. The Southern Christian Advocate, in reply to the letter from Senator Tillman to its editor,says: "It needs not many words to char i acterize this matter. Senator J Tillman's letter does not modify his charge. Indeod ho explains it and actually argues to sustain his baseless statement?and so adds to the insult. Whereupon it is I 1- i- - * ' ? A I - * - - ' ' onr uiuy 10 say mui nis statement , is an inexcusable outrage?the 1: , i greater because made by a man \ whose position demands particular , regard for truth and at least ordi , nary respect for reputable people. r His high opinion of religious peo- ( pie ''cuts no figure" when they ( ditTer with him ! Then they are j "blind fanatics," etc. He seems f to think he carries all the wisdom j of our commonwealth and to dif- j fer with him is foil*. His entire , course in this affair deserves re- \ bukc by all religious people, llis ( abuse of good men will not help , his pet monstrosity, the dispeusa-. , ry. That shame to our State and \ damage to our citizens will go.? And barrooms will not come back either. ''We believe Col Hoyt is going to be elected. Evidently Mr Tillman shares that belief, or he would not be on the stump."? Sumter Watchman. That i? the way it strikes The Enquirer at this writing, and while we are not inc ined to question Mr Tillman's ri?:ht to go on the stump, as do some of our contemporaries, we are unable to approve his good judgment in the matter. Were the dispensary a new thing, or still in the experimental stage, the neonle micht in n>?i . ? instruction ; but novr, after they have had the benefit of tome seven years or eight years of practical i observation, it seems that they i ought to l>e competent to decide j for themselves as to the merits or demerits of the system.?Yorkville Enquirer. Preachers on dispensary. Senator Tillman says "When 1 ministers of the gospel go into 1 polities they lay themselves open i to be criticised.'' ' The ministers had not gone in- I to politics in any true sense of I 1.1 i* -_i- ? - ' njrti, n Mm. 11 was oniy evident > that most of them favored prohi- t hition, which they have a perfect right to do, and to ho perfectly 1 candid, it is hard to see how a minister of the gospel could ad~ yocate the sale of liquor by State J or individual. To have an opinion on a politic ] cal question is not going into j politics. There was no excuso in r the world for Tillman's chargo of ^ an "alliance" between them and r barkeepers. Perhaps it is their y resenting the charge that he calls a going into politics. He only '] knows. t This much appears plain: Sena- c tor Tillman would rather break t down every good influence the y ministers of the gospel may have t than see his pet scheme, the dis- t jiensary, suffer oefeat. if it were a question of preachers or the t dispensary, he would say, hold on 1; to the disjiensary.?Greenville 1 Ne vs. l< Tillman and the Preacher*. Although as strong as it could >e expected to be under the cir:umstanc*s, Senator Tillman's ex#? Sanation as to why he holds the >reachera to be in alliance with he blind tigera is far from satis;actory. in the first place, in their re* ationa to the liquor question, the | uotivca of the preachers and the | alind tigers are so widely aeparat-J 5(1 as to ronlce the idea of an alliance ibsolutely absurd. The tigers ?re interested only for the love of a;ain. The preachers are interest^ 3d for love of their fellow men. But between the tiger business and the preachers there is *bso~ lutelv nothing in common. Senator Tillman surely knows this. Are the tigers and the preachers really working to the same prac j tieal end ? Senator Tillman says ' they are. We assert that there is not the slightest scintilla of. ;ruth in his charge. ! Hilt itf t\im Wi VU1* taction have any political or social 1 nflu?nce. Not on? out of a dozen s able to vote or to influence the rote of anybody else. It is a s-ell known fact that there is as nuch or more tiger business in Jharleston, Columbia snl other' lispensary towns, than there is in owns where there are no dispen^. taries. The reason is plain. The iger business can be conducted n a dispensary town with much : nore safety than in a town where < .here is no dispensary. The jompetition (loos not count for much. By closing at night, the iispensary divides time with the 1 Ligers, and the tigers are able to buy their supplies from the dispensaries and still sell thera at a profit. These are facts undisputed and (indisputable. When the dispensary was first established in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and other towns, the principal opposition came from the barkeepers. It is not that : way now. Most of the barkeepers, | along with many others, have since drifted into the tiger busi-; nese, and relieved of the license tax, in most instances they find tigering more profitable than salooning. We believe that a poll of the tigers of the state today would show an immense majority in favor of the dispensary. We believe also that if the tigers were able, they would have a dispensary in every non-dispensary town in the state. No, the preachers are certainly not in alliance with the tigers. The sympathy between tiie liters and ttie dispensary is much stronger than it ia between the tigers and the preachers. The preachers are working against both tiger and dispensary; but aot til of the dispensary law. If ;hey win, they'll wipe out the dispensary and apply the balance of .he law against their alleged allies, ,he tigers.?Yorkrille Enquirer. The Father and Son Drowned Together. Special to The State. Williamston, July 29?About [1 o'clock this morning John K lames a section boss in I'elzor nill No. 4, and his son Frank, tive rears of age, were taking a boat ide above the dam at Pelzer hen the little son lost his balance ind fell headlong into the water. L'he father sprang from the boat o rescue bis son and succeeded in etching him, but being unable o raise him from the water, hich at that point was very deep, hey both went down together for he last time. A few hours later Mr. James' ody was found, and in its emtrace was the lifeless form of the ittle son for whom the father had ost his own life. Tillman in Cheater. Cheater dispatch of Thursday to the Greenville News: Senator Tillman threw himself into the breach today in behalf of his "baby," the dispensary. He defended his use of the word "alliance" as appliod to the combination between the ministers and the barkeepers by quoting from a standard work the definition of the word as "a combination to effect a onmmnn nnrnnoA ' ' U ** mm X/VSt-1.1 lAJVTU |/Vlt | 'V/OV. I1U KDIVUU what Incomes of Col Hoyt's underlying principle if he accepts the whisky rotes and is used to effect their purpose. Gonzales, who hated the dispensary and who hated prohibition, which is the opposite of local option, had como out openly and boldly as he always did when he had an object in his support. Col Hoyt and Bishop Duncan had said that he, Tilluian had lied. The speaker himself, he said used to indulge in had language ; but since he hud become senr or he had reformed and Bishop Duncan was welcome to his opinion. About Dr Gardner's strictures, he would say nothing now ; but would hare something to say about them when he reached Greenville. lie was accused ot meddling in something that did not concern him in the discussion of the dispensary but he boldly proclaimed that he had something to do with the dispensary. And when a combination was formed to defeat it, he would tell the people what he thought about it, so help him, and then if thoy choose to rote for prohibition, he did not care, he would have dis? charged his duty ; and if anybody did not like it, they would have to lump it. When ministers of the gospel go into politics they lay t hAllluol I'AQ n ?A?n r\ ka tuviuuvit v? W|r^U VIS I/X7 1^1 II It lfft'U and he would do bo. An Infamous Charge. Union Times. Senator Tillmun made a big blunder when he made the infumoua charge in his speech at Bennettsville, that 4'there is an unholy alliance in this State of preachers and bar keepers, led by Col Hoyt," and ho has called down upon his heud the wrath of the preachers and of many who are not preachers. The Fling Should he Keiented. Baptist Courier. Senator Tillman eridently in uneasy lest the preachers' good influence will be powerful enough to help to break down the dispensary, and he seems willing to throw contempt upon them by linking thorn with the bar keepers, and in this way break their hold upon the people. His fling at the preachers should be resented by all right thinking people. Mr C (I Featheratone R?rt fY?1 .1 L M lrby were in Charleston lust Tuesday on business before the United States court. They were interviewed by The N<-ws and Courier as to the probable eutcome of the gubernatorial race, | and both expressed the opinion that the race is between Hoyt and McSweeney, with the chances in favor of Hoyt. When asked if the election of Hoyt would mean much of a victory for prohibition, Mr Featherstone replied: "Not such a great one unless the legis~ lative body is in favor of prohibition. This I hardly think will be the case. However, we are trying to elect prohibition representatives from all of the counties All that lloyt can do is to enforce the dispensary law, so as to make it almost a prohibitory law V * Subscribe to The Leikikk [For The Ledger HELP! HELP! Oh who will join our prohibition band And help to save our native land, To ihe rescue we beg you come, < And help us fight whiskey, gin and ( turn, I Ye members of the church of God, Who want the comfort of His roJ; 2 Why need you pray 'Thy Kingdom come" t And vote for whiskey, gin and rum ? t ' Our nation moiirn? hpnooih iKia ' i Which day by day ingrowing worse, It downa itn thousands every year, Still meu go ? n and never fear. 1 If your home's safe, will you not save 4 t Y ur neighbor from a drunkard's r grave? ' Theu help us move the tempting ( snare. Which hasteua on so many there. ' Ye prohibition men, will you not Hinee you have said our course is right? ' Oli, come and join us. one ami all And we will win or bravely fall. Yes, like the waters or the sea, 1 You want His Kingdom here to be; ! Hut, as the miser clings to g'dd, To your old party still you hold You waut, vou say . a house above, i Where all is joy, ?nd peace, and love; ' But do vou hope to reach that laud, And go witti drunkards hand in bund? 1 We trust you'll reach that land so fair " 1 But no rum-seller will be there; Ah ! no, your party there must be, Flora drunktn not* and barrooma free " Then, who will come without delay, And help us work while yet 'tis day ? Oh ! mav you see our country's state, Ere we must cry, Too late ! Too late ! r "* m s (For The Ledger. * f The Candidates for Governor?as One Man Saw Them. Gary undoubtedly caught the t crowd here Wednesday. And 1 c do not judge this front tho demonstration iu his favor, but from tho talk of the people. He is a clear, t forceful speaker, and impresses ? you as a man of ability and back- 1 bone. * * * ine laities nil like lloyt l>ecause Hoyt doesn't like whiskey?and j ; Hoyt pets the flowers. Ho made . out a pood case for his side and 1 will poll the full prohibition rote i of the county. ; * * # i McSweeney had more friends when he sat down than when he pot up, for Gary had taken nearly < all of them from him by his arraipnment of the constables, and , especially of the constable who interrupted him. Hut McSweeney redeemed himself somewhat by his promise to investipate the mailer or constables going around ' to campaign meetings. lie makes the impression that he is honest and conscientious, and trying to do the best he can. I * * * ( The newspapers haven't been J doing Patterson justice?possibly J because he has not done them ? justice. He is not tho most bril- ' liant man in the world, but neither is he a fool nor a crunk. Ho made one of tho best speeches of any of tho gubernatorial eandidates. * * * The Honorable G ?Valt Whitman is an amusin" kuss, and adds much to the gaiety of tho meet ings; but it is a pity that he will | i pers'st in spending his money < canvassing for an office that he cau never get. Junius. A NIOIITOK TKKKOK ) "Awful anxiety was felt for i the widow of the brave General | isurntwi.n of Machias, Me., when the doctors said ahe could not live till morning" writes Mrs. S 11 r Lincoln, who attended her that < fearful night. 44AII thought she 1 must soon die from I'neumoniA, ' but she tagged for Dr. . King's 4 New Discovery, saying it had 1 more than once saved her life, J and had cured her of Consump^ tion. After three small doses she . slept easily all night, and its further use completely cured her." ^ This marvelous medicine is guaranteed to cure alt Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only 50c | and $1.00. Trial bottles free at c Crawford Bros' drug store. # L Announcements. FOR SOLICITOR. I will stand for renomlnation to the >ftlce of Solicitor of the Sixth judicial Circuit subject to th9 results of the Democratic Primary. J K HENRY. (UTS I h? reby announce myself a candilate for Solicitor of the Sixth < ircuit, lubject to the rules governing the Democratic Primary. W. C. HOUGH. w I hereby announce myself a candi? I ite for the oftlce of Hohcltor of the <ixth Judicial i ircuit, pledging my?el* t?. abide the result of the demo-, ratio primary olectlon, and faithfully At discharge the duties of said office n tlie event of my election. THO-S F VcDOW. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENs I ATIVE* I am a candidate for the Legislature md will abide tlie result of tlie priwary. ostmr w pons. ac. I hereby announce myself as a caniidate for tlie House of Itepreaentaives, subject to the rules governing he Democratic Primary. R L. tllCKLIN C4>9 I am a candidate for the Legislature, ubjeet to rules of Democratic Primary J HARRY FOSTER. The many frieuds of J N Estridge espectfully aun.>unc? his natne for e-elec(iou for the House of Repre-. eutativts of Lancaster county, and vi II abide by the result of the primary lection. many voters. I am a caudidate for th9 House of lepreeentatives subject to .the Demoratic primary. J W HAMEL. I am a canoidate for re-election to he Legislature. I will abidu the remit of the democratic primary elecion. T Y WILLIAMS. FOR CLERK OF COURT wim a nigh sense or appreciation of ?a*t considerations and tokens of Kindness and with a deep feeling of irstitude for the same, [ beg to anlounce myseif a candidate for rejection to the office of Clerk of Court 'or /yancaster ( ounty. at the approaciing primary, su'Jeot to the rules of itie Democratic primary. W8LPORTER The many friends of Mr. Joseph F [Jregory hereby announce liim aa a candidate for tlie offlce of Clerk of Lhe Court, subject to be result of the Democratic Primary, MANY FRIENDS. 'OMgMMMMSMaSaaiHBNIB FOR 8HERIFF I hereby announce myself a candilate foi Hherlff. subject to the rules of Democratic party. JAJfES S WILSON. The many friends oi ('apt John P Hunter 'hereby announce him aa a candidate for the office of HherifT, sublet to tlie result of the democratic primary. Mr Hunter's flue record as Slit-riff in the past is a snfflcient guarmteeofwhat Ills future administration will be in etise of his election. many voters. for county treasurer. I am a candidate for re-election to :he office of County Treasurer. w. c. oauthen. for county auditor. I hereby announce myself as a can lid ate for the office of County Auditor ind pledge myself to abide tha result >f the Democratic primary. eccroxton. ten I roei>ect fully announce my candil.n?A>. * * * v*i my I/lias ui miUdiy AUIlllOr, lubject to tlie rules of the Democratic >riin?ry. L J PERKY. aoo Mr Editor:?Realising the valuable ervice* rendered during his term of dtlee. the neatneea and correctne** ?f his work, and knowing him to t>e veil qualified for the poeition, please innouDce the name of J no A Cook for -e* election to the ofltce of County tuditor, aubje t to the rules govern'* ng the primary. If ANY FRIENDS. ?0R SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. At the solicitation of a few friends [ announce myself a candidate for the >ffloe of Superintendent of Education. R. BAXTER BLACKMON. low rr.cv Th?. manv friends of Mr. Ernest B'j^ljion, hereby announoe him as a candidate 'for the office of County Superintendent of Education, subject to result of Democratic Primary. To the Voters of I*ancaster Cbunty: With many thanks foi past favors, and at the solicitation of friends, I hereby annum.oe myself as a candidate for the office of Oounty Superintendent of Education, subject to the rules governing the Democratic pris mary; and, if elected my time and energies are yours for the best interests of education. J E BLACKMON. u/s Mr Editor:?Please announce the name of PROF A C ROWELL as a nan.li/ln?n /?? tU? -i?a ? ^ ? vauuiuair -iwi me mure ui i ouniy Superintendent of Education, subject to ttie rules governing the Democratic primary. If elected, we pledge him to diRChttrKe the duties of the office to the beat interest of education. MANY FRIENDS. FOtf 6UPKKVIS0R a The many ftienda of Mr. R H Bapp announce him him as a candidate for County Supervisor subject to the rules of the Democrat ic Primary. MANY FRIENDS. coo The friends of W Q Caekey, announce hint as a candidate for County Supervisor. Mr key will abide the result of the Democratic primary elec'ious. c/to At the earnest solicitation nf m?nr I friend.", I hereby announce myself m I h candidate f >r re-election to the office ' of County Huperyis- r, subject to the j result of the democratic primary I M C GARDNER FOR i O RON EE. The many frrends of C C Horton. Hr.. announce him for the office of Coroner, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. ? I I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner and pledge | myself to abide fhe result of the democratic primary election. JERIKWMAN C/73 ' The friends of D N Vf irtrvv nouuce him as a candidate for the of*? lice of Coroner, and pledge him to ahide the reault of the democratic primary. MANY FRIEND8. CtK I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Coroner, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. R. YOUNG , tUR MAGIVrKAlE. BUFOVD TOVVNHHIP Mr Editor.*?Please announce J B Eundelbiirk fnr ' n -* 1 (.v. ? * n^ioviavc UI ouiuru Township. MANY FRI?ND8. to* FOR GILDS CREEK AND CANE CKEKX TOWNSHIP, t The many friends of Mr W P Cankev respectfully announce him aa a candidate for re-election to the office of Magixtiate for Gills Creek and Cane Creek townships subject to the result of the Democratic primary, MANY VOTERS. HORSES! HORSES! HORSESI We have Just ncelved a carload of number one horses from Atlanta,every animal having been carefully selected in pereoQ by our Mr. Elliott. In the lot are some of the finest horses ever brought to thin market If you want a good Haddler, or a good Driver, or a good combination home, now is your time to get it. We now have juat what you want and need. Call and see for yourself. We take pleasure In exhibiting our stock, an well as Vehicles. 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