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The Lexington Dispatc a Burned April 25th; rebuilt July 19,1894. G. M. HARM AN, Editor and Publisher. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 5, 1896. CAMPAIGN DAY. Lexington's campaign day last Monday was largely attended by citizens from all over the county. It was the largest.in point of numbers, since that of 1830, there beiDg at a low estimate Dot less than 800 voters present. It was conspicious also for the remarkable quietness and good humor of the crowd who gave in the main, the speakers an attentive and respectful hearing, the only exceptions being when the speakers attempted to leave the issues in the discussion of which the people aie deeply interested, and indulge in personal abuse. These attempts were met with unmistakable rebuke from tha audience and had the effect fAPftinof the soaaker to abandon his abase and return to the discussion of the issues. A large number of ladies graced the occasion with their presence. To this fact, together with the closing of the dispensary can be attributed the cause of the remarkable good order, which was the feature of the day. The stand was erected in the beautiful Masonic grove of young oaks, near Sk Stephens church, where the campaign meetings have ;x .. been held since 1892, that of 1890 being held on the court house square. The audience was in an inquisitive mind, and put many of the speakers on their "p'8" and ilqV' to satisfactorily answer the questions put to them. It was remarkable again for being a campaign meeting of education as according to the reports of the daily papers the questions now agitating the minds of the people came nearer being discussed than at iaoy previous meeting held during this campaign. The Palmetto State Brass Band of Summit furnished the music. . At 10:30 o'clock County Chairman Efird called the meeting to order and was opened with prayer by Bev. Mr. Deaton. Mr. Efird introduced Dr. Stokes, candidate for CoDgress from the 7th District, as the first speaker. Dr. Stokes is very popular with a large majority of our people, many of whom are greatly incensed at the treatment he has received at the hands of his political enemies and are determined to send him back to Congress as their representative by even a larger majority than he has ever received.] He referred to the act of Congress by which he was unseated and declared that his was the only case in which such a question had been remanded back to the people in order that they might decide who their representative should be. He said that there would be no primary election for a candidate to fill his unexpire d term, as it had been decided that he was the Democratic candidate for that. He renewed fcis purpose to work faithfully in the interest of the people as his record would show bad been his efforts in the past. He told of his advocacy of free silver and said that the Alliance had been the pioneer in the demand for silver and this was the reason why the country was solid for it now; he satisfactorily explained the meaning of the term 16 to 1. He referred to Cleveland and Carlisle as not only being unpatriotic but untrue to the people in surendering the right of the government to pay its obligations in coin?gold or silver. He endorsed the nomination of Bryan and Sewall. Mr. Moses, the other candidate for this position, was prevented from being present, and Chairman Efird read a letter from him announcing his candidacy and asking the people to vote for him. Mr. T. C. Robinson, candidate for Superintendent of Education, followed in a well delivered speech, outlining his policy in school matters should he be put in charge of the educational affairs of the State. He was not opposed to the higher State educational institutions of learning, but thought there was room for their more economical management. He had upheld the Reform movement and would continue to do so, and claimed that Mr. Mayfield had gone back on two of the Reform principles ?rotation in office and a reduction of salaries. He claimed that the present Superintendent of Education had advocated a wild cat scfceme m preparing the educational bill. His speech was frequently interrupted by cheers. Superintendent of Education Mayfield, was, in the language of some of the audience, "trotted out." He confined himself in the main to a defense of his administration and a denial of the charges brought against him. He said that he had been urged by numerous educators all over the State to remain in his present office so that there would be no friction arising from the provisions of the new constitution and statute. H i said that he knew of no wild cat Tutt's Pills Cure All Liver Ills. 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He claimed the honor of reorganizing the militia of the State after the Darlington riot, so as to make it impossible for a soldier to lay down his arms and refuse to obey the order of his superior officers without suffering the consequences; he said he had a right lo reelection by all unwritten law of South Caaolina; that he had been a Reformer from the incipiency of the movement up to the present time An officer who did his duty was al ""-0 a omnnH fpvm. and he v? ?j> a u w*?v? ? didn't think Gen. Richbourg would beat him. He attacked Gen. Rich bourg's political career, claiming that he did wrong in 1S90, when he ran on the Haskell ticket for this place, and then excused bis own shortcomings, by sayiDg that everybody did things for which they were sorry for af e -wards. As Gen. Richbourg arose some ODe requested him to "cut it short". He reviewed his military career both in times of war and peace. He said that when a mere he boy responded to the call of his country, shouldered his musket and fought on the bloody fields of "Virginia under the gallant Maxcy Gregg. He was appointed drill master in the army of Virginia, in which capacity he served until the fearful struggle came to an end. With a portion of his young manhood freely laid upon the altar of his State, and with broken fortune he | returned to bis desolated home to commence the battle of life anew. Since the war he has been actively identified with the militia of the State and now held the command of Brigadier General of the Second Brigade of S. C. V. He believed that had he not taken charge of the t. ops the Saturday after the Darlington riot Tillman would have been assassinated that night, and as a consequence the State would have flowed with blood from the mouDI foinc fn i-i a coq />nocf TTo flf'tririwl. edged that he made a mistake in 1890, but with this exception his record was cJean and he defied any man to place his finger on one dark spot upon it. During the delivery of Gen. lUchbough's speech this writer was standing in the crowd, among whom were many old ex-Confeds, anu when the ' General referred to his war record, they were heard to remark that they had been through the storm of grape and bullets, the smoke of the battles he mentioned hung over their heads, they heard the groans of the wounded and dying, and they could not nor would not go back on an old veteran and would support him at the polls. The discussion between the candidates for United States Senator was the feature of the day. There was more interest manifested in this race than that for any other office. From the reports which preceded the gentlemen in this race, our people were expecting the vials of wrath to be uncorked and the very air surcharged with sulphuorous epithets too indecent to be uttered in the hearing of even the most profane man. In this, we are truly glad to say, our people were agreeably disappointed. Mr. J. T. Duncan of Newberry was the first of the three candidates tc be introduced to the audience. He is rather young looking, with a full set of black beard and moustashe, wnich were neatly trimmed. He is about the average heighth, slim built and dark eyes. At the commencement of his speech there was an at tempt on the part of some to guy and jeer him, but as he proceeded he rivited the attention of the audience and kept it up to the end. He started out by sayiDg that he was born and raised on a farm; that by death of his father, the care of his mother and brothers and sisters was thrown upon his young shoulders. He detailed at some length the amount of work he had done for the Reform Movement, and then jumped on the record of Governor Evans w ith both feet. He showd how Evans had voted against the election of Tillman and other Reformers as members of the agricultural board; that be had voted against the Clemson bequest; he wanted to know if E\ans would not look handsome with a blind bridle leading farmers. He then touched upon the bend deal and said that $500 was a large fee and that $15,000 meant a division of the spoils. Mr. Duncan failed to say what he would do if elected, except that he would put a bliod bi idle on Governor Evans and lead him down Pennsylvania Avenue. Evans had cab el himself a game cock. I accept the bird but deny the breed. "When Gen. Eaile was introduced some one cruelly called out: "Judge, your eye has gotten all light, I see."' Judge Earle, in calm, dignified silence, rebuked this remark and proceeded with his remarks. He said that this was the first time that be Lad the privilege of appearing before the people of Lexington, a free and sovereign people, in a political way. He eloquently d p'cted the glory and p iceless piivilege of being a sovereign people, and his application was * ? tt. j l. si a) pi j grana. ne saiu ue was a Democrat ami that was enough. He ! invited a close scrutiny of his politii cal record; it was opened to the public; he had acted conscientiously and ' did what he believed to be for the i best interest of the people, therefore ' he had no excuses to make. Judge Earle then discussed the tariff question. He did not favor free trade i because he believed it to be wroDg and impracticable; he believed it to be dangerous to the business and , manufacturing interest of the coun try; he also opposed protection, but favored tariff for revenue sufficient , to meet the expenses of the government economically administered "He dwelt at length on the Monroe doctrine and said it had been carried out in all respects except financially. If it had been made to apply to finance the country would have been better off. He gave the history of the finances of the other leading countries of the world?England, France and Germany. Judge Earle then fully explained the monetary system of the world and this country aod to show that free silver was that which this country needed now. He said that with free silver they would return to Jefferson's policy. There would be no abject poor meD nor very rich men." Judge Earle's speech was a clear and thoughtful presentation of the monetary question. It was unquestionably a fine speech, overflowing with sound and useful information, and he was listened to with marked attention and deep interest. Not being present when Governoi Eyans spoke, we take the following synopsis of his speech from the Columbia Register. Governor Evans said he thought it was unnecesary to notice sparrows ! and sapsuckers. So far as his record is concerned it is public property. They even go back as for as 1888. That's ancient histoiy and was thrown over by his friend Ellerbe in 1892 Duncan can't tell what he would do in the Senate. He couldn't make a speech unless he had me on the stand (Cheers.) He said the Shell manifesto was a declaration of indepen * dence. Tbey had won at home and were now in the fight throughout the country. The relief that we want must come from Congress and he was glad Jo say the light in the East and West is growing brighter. He said a man couldu't simply say he is a Democrat. Haskell claimed to be a better Democrat than Till man. D.B.Hill also claim* to be one, but he isn't supporting Bryan In the South we are agriculturists. We are all dependent on cotton for i our money and it is to our interest that we get as much as possible. The East is the money centre and it is to their interest to make their dollars buy as much cotton as possible, and hence they want the price kept down. i But the West like us i3 agricultu > ral. They iee that the East has owned them for years, but they have run the j money changers out of the country. (Cheers.) Mr. Tom Seay asked if he was going to break the chain with which we are bound? Governor EvaDS: "I'll do it or bust (Cheers) Mr. Seay: "Oh, they'll buy you up too, John." Governor Evans: "All right, I'll divide with you." (Laughter and applause.) Governor Evans then went on to say ; that after the principles for which the Alliance had fought had been > 0 i won they all wanted to come in on the band wagon. They talk about turning out the old horse. I know you ain't going to turn him out for a donkey. I need no blind bridle. My eyes are open, and I il go to Washington with two eyes and give Tillman one so we will have three. i (LaugLttr and cheers.) He could not understand why the towns should fight this movement. It is because they wauted to destroy me, because I had the ability and courage to lead iD the fight But you have your eyes open. (Cheers). Mr. Seay wanted to know if the parity of 1G to 1 cuuld be kept up with iucreased production of silver. The Governor said it certainly could. Gold and silver have always been retained at a ratio of 16 to 1. Toe reason it hasn't been retained is because the East wants to make a di 1 ar as dear as possible. Mr. Seay wanted to know what was going to prevent people from going out of the country, buying up silver, bringing it here, coining it and getting richer than ever. Governor Evans said that silver was now exported from this country to other countiies. This was the silver-producing country of the world, and they only buy what they need. But with free coinage the exportation would cease. It would not be brought back because it would be a commodity like peas or any othes product, and a tariff would be laid on it. Mr. Seay said he had asked Mr. Efird about it. Mr. E. arose and said that certainly silver could come back in the couutry, but as soon as silver was made money it would go up and it would soon adjust itself to proper conditions. Governor Evans said that was true, bit that would be more money in this country and it is what we wanted. But as a matter of fact as soon as silver was remonetized its price would go up and people owing it would not dispose of it for its preseut reduced value. The latter part of the Governor's speech was taken up mostly in a colloquy between him and Mr. Seay on several phases of the silver question. AFTER RECESS. When the re ople had re-assembled, Mr. Harrison, of Greenville, candidate for Governor, was introduced. He ably discussed the issues in practical and business like manner, showing that he bad clear cut ideas on political economy aud the courage of conviction to carry them out if an opportunity for so doing were given him. He touched on the issues of the campaign. He thought that Clemson College could be run with the appropriations made by the United States government without impairing its usefulness and efficiency; as now managed, he thought it too expensive. Most of ins time was taken up in explaining his idea of controlling the dispensary system; he would abolish the bottling establishment at Columbia, thereby saving the large amount required to maintain the costly machinery of that place in salaries, etc.; he would have the liquors shipped direct to the county dispensers, thus saving the difference in freight between the long and short haul clause; he would make county dispensers do their own bottl'ng; had been informed that the Qecessary machinery could be purchased for $10 and a boy could bottle in two hours all the liguor tl e dispenser could sell in two hours, < r he wculd have the whisky bottled 1 y r.he distillers; he believed that the price of liquor could be reduced onethird by the adoption of his plan. Mr. Walt Whitman, candidate for Governor, opened bis remarks by telling a joke about a negro. He claimed to be the only original and genuine Reformer; that the balance were only pap suckers; that he was a candidata ODly to save the Reform party. All he wanted was true re1 * "? * ' 1- ..i. torul; tie aia not oppose tjiemson, out wanted it to confine itself to its legit i mate work?that of agricultural, industrial aud mechanical training; he claimed that taxes were higher, and quoted from the Comptroller Generals report to prove this claim. He said that the people had been promised relief but no relief had been given. Those who said relief had come were either ignoramuses, fools or liars, aud in either caso were unfit to serve the people in any capacity. He was a free silver man, but he believed that silver would not bring all the relief needed; he said that by it the national debt would decrease one half, the State debt onehalf, the county debt one half, and so on; they were not going to get what they expected and he would tell them so. At the conclusion of his speech he distributed a lot of printed circulars. General W. H. Ellerbe, also a candidate for Governor, was next introduced. The most of his time was consumed in ausweiiug questions He said he remembered well his la>i visit to Lexington. He said that the report had gone abroad that this was a poor State; that there was a high rate of taxation and a low rate ot property valuation; that the taxes had decreased from five and a half mills to four and a half mills; that be, as Comptroller tienerai baa increased the taxable property 820,000,000; he found that the railroads, banks and other corporations had returned their property at about onethird its valuation was his reason for doing this. Mr. W. B. Seay wanted to know why the taxes were going to be more this fall. General Ellerbe replied that the State levy was one mill less, but the couuty levies might be more. He would not promise them to reduce taxes; he would promise to do all he could for them; to do his part honestly with the aid of a legislature in sympathy with him. He defined his position in regard to the higher institutions of learning, and closed amid cheers. Railroad Commissioner Wilborn, J. Win. Thumond and J. A. Muller, candidates for Solicitor, and perhaps others made short addresses. Solicitor Nelson was not present. All the newspaper reports say the Lexington meeting was the best held so far and conducted on a high plane. ; All glory to Lexington, all honor to , her people. ' UANUIUATES., n r- < The price for announcing candidates in these columns is $11 for the round trip, invariably in advance r I FOR CONGRESS. v The IIou. J. Wm. STOKES is hereby announced ns a candidate tor re election to h Congress Jroui this tbo Seventh Congress- ^ ional District, subject to the Democratic 1 primary. 1 FOR SOLICITOR. Thanking the people of Lexington county for their support iu the past, I ^ hereby aunouncc m\>e.f as a candidate for re-elcctiou to the office of Solicitor of the ^ Fifth Judicial Circuit. 1 rely upon my record in the discharge of the duties of c said office, aud will abide the result ol the ?, Democratic primary. P. II. Nei.son. I hereby aunounce mjself a candidate for the office ot Solicitor of the Fifth Ju . dicial District ol Sontb Carolina, aud stand pledged to abide the result of the primary ' J. A. MULLEK 1 Flease announce the name of Hon. J. ' Wm. THURMOND as a candidate for So- 1 lieitor of the Filth Circuit. Mr. Thnrinond's victories for the State and his bold stand for the gient masses of the people . entitle him to promotion to sam oince. We pledge him to abide the result of the ( Democratic primary. Rsfobmees. Ed.efield, S. C , Maj 13. lb%. ] FOR SENATOR. The manv friends of CAPTAIN D. J. 1 GRIFFITH, not forgetful of his brilliani < record, heroic in war and spotless in peace, realizing that he is honest, safe, patriotic and qualified, respectfully present his ' claims to the Democrals ol Lexington for the nomination for the Senate. He will faithluily abide the result of tue primary. After maturely considering the solicita 5 tiou of my friends to come before tho voters j of Lexington county lor tho State Senate t I respi ctfully announce myself as candi j date for same, subject to the action ot the Democratic primary. J. WALTER MITCHELL. ? ] FOR REPRESENTATIVE. < The many fritndsof COL D. T. BARF, knowing him to be competent in every re spect, hereby anuounce him as a candidal 1 for a member of the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide the result 01 the Democratic primaries. ^ The friends of J. W. DBEHER, E q knowing his ability to serve them, an nounce him as a candidate for the House { e\( vph and nlf-dfft* him to abide the result of the primary. j MAJOR J. H. KOON is announced as a * candidate for the House of Representatives. Ia the school of experience he has learned ] the wants of the people, and will labor to i present the best interest of his county and ^tate. Economy will be his watchword. I Will abide and support result of the primary. ( The friends of D. F. EFIRD announce him as a candidate for the House of Rep- i r?.sentatives. and pledge him to abide the i result of the primary. I Tne friends of E. L ASBILL, present : his name ti the Democratic voters of Lex 1 ington county as a candid ite for a seat in 1 the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic 1 primary, and to support the nominees ol 1 the party. Votebs. The friends of W. H. SHARPS announce him as a candidate for ihe House of Representatives, in the approaching 1 Democratic primaries, and pledge him to abide the result. FOR SHERIFF. The many friends of S. PRESS. GEORGE hereby announce him as a candidate lor Sheriff, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. At the request of my friends from different portions of the county, I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JAS. H. FIELDS. The many friends of THOS. H. CAUGHMAX nnnonnc3 him as a candidate for Sheriff, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. We a?-e authorized to announce GEORGE S. DRAFTS .as a candidate lor re election to the office of Sheriff of Lexington County, and he is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primary. The nanny friends of W. L. K JOHNSON announce him as a candidate for Sheriff, and we assure the voters that i e will abide by the result of the primary election Fbi?-nds. FOR TREASURER. The many f:iends of P. J. WESSISGER h? reby announce him as a candidate for Treasurer and pledge him to abide toe result of the primary. The many friends of JASPER S. DEIt RICK hereby recommend him for apj o ntrnent to the office of County Treasurer and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. The many friends of J. E B McCARTH V announce him as a candidate for County Treasur r. He is pledged to ab de the result ot tbe primary and support the regular nominees of the Democratic party. I hereby announce mjself a candidate for Treasurer and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. J. M. ELEAZER. The many friends of B. N. BODIE, knowing his eminen; qualifications and fitness for the office, do hereby nominate him us Candida e for Treasurer and pledge him to abide the result of tbe primary eiectun MANY VOTERS. The many friends of E. L. WISGARD announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer and pled?e him to abide the result ol the primary FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. ULYSSES G VNTT is hereby nominated for the offi :e oi County ? uper/is< r. He is i a practical mechanic with ,? experience of i ?p-rs in br'd?e bnilJ ng, has good, s )urr business judgment and if elected wiil sei ? iuv ei?uu-y tu the best of his ability, Hei pledged to abide the result of the primary. The many friends of W. L. MILLED, not forgetful of his brilliant record and h s faithfulness as a soldier, and his honesty, his gilt as a workman qualifying him to fill the office of C niuty Supervisor, hereby ( nominate him for this office, and his many , friends and brothers of the war, ask the , voters of Lexington to remember him at the ballot box The friends of W. H. MFETZE nomi- 1 nate b;m for County Sup rvisor and pledge him to ab.do the result of tne primary. The many friends of SAM P SHUMPERT announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the re suit of the prin a^y. He is a true Ki former. ' The manv friends of S. ROSTON SMI I"H announce him as a candidate lor C uinty ) Supervisor and piedge him to abide the result ol the primary. If elected, he will move to the county seat. The friends of AVE sLEY HARSEY announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the result I . oi me .uemocrauc primary. After maturely considering the solicitations of in> many friends to make the race for Supervisor, I hereby announce myself a candidate and will abide the Democratic i primary. LEWIS J. LANGFORD. We are authorized to announce S. L ? SMITH as a caudidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor for Lex- c ington Count)*. He Is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primaries. The HON. J. H. COUNTS is hereby C noniinatfd lor the office of County Super- p visor for L xington Oouniy. The mauy i> noble qualities of Mr. Counts are too well | 1 known tor any comments, but for the ben- j a efit of those who may not have had an op- il portunit y,toknowof his real worth, we desire ti to say that he is a gentleman of high moral character, excellent judgment, plenty ol Ji push and is a true Relormer. In our opinion he s the man for the place, and we beg of the voters of the county a liberal support for him in the coming election. it Fwends, ?rawwr?iTi?Miyniiiy?n?i FOR AUDITOR. The frauds of ISAIAH IIALTIWANGER ereby announce h'ra as a candilate lor 'onoty Auditor and pb-dge li.m to abide Lie result of the primary. The friends of PAUL E. HUTIO anion nee bun as a candidate lor Auditor ur.d 'edge him to abide by the result of the rinnry. VOTERS. His mauy friends in Eroad liiver Townhip announces M D. HARM AN as a candidate lor re-clection as County Auditor, and dedge him to abide the result of the prion rv. FOR CLERK OF COURT. The friends of E T. RAUOH hereby ar.tonnei. liitti fit o enndiilrtfi? for the office nf lierk of Court of Lexiugton county, stibect to tlic primary election. II A. SI'aNX is hereby announced as a audi date for ihc clliie of Clerk of Court, ill jeet to the ensuing Primary election. FOR CORONER. The friends of J. M. CHAPS annonucc lim as a candidate for C roiur Mr. Craps s capable and is located at the Court House, ie will abide the re.-ult of t; e primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. The many friends of CAROL I. MORGAN. knowing him to be of a high moral diaracter and fully qualified in every paricular. aunouoce him for County Superntendent of Education, and pKdge him to ibide the result of the primary. MANY FRIENDS. The many friends of JOHN D. FARR hereby announce him us a candidate for bounty Supt rintendent of Education, and pledge htm to abide the result of tht primary election. FOR MAGISTRATE. The many friends of R. B. RARR ariiunce him as a candidate for Magistrate ror the 3d Judicial District for Cbiuquapiu ind Gilbert Hollow townships, and he will, i ude the result of the prim.irj'. SAMMIE GANTT is hereby announced is a candidate for Ma-, istrate embracing B'&ck Cheek and Boiling Snrings townships, ind rtands pledged to ah di the result o: :he primary. The fri nds ofJas H Spires annonnre a o as a cardidate for Magistrate of the -r' ..dicicl D fct ict, embratiig Piatt Spi ng nd a portion ol Cougaree township, i e w 11 abide the result of the primary. The frunds of John w Harsey announce i n as a Candida e for Magistrate in th 5th Judicial District, embracing the town?hip of Flatt Sp-ings and a portion ol Coi;aree. and pledge him to abide the resu i A the primary. The friends of FRANK E. DREHER Esq., he being loc-ued at the Court House inuonnce him lor Magistrate for Lexmgto vnd Hollow Creek townships and j ledg aim to abide the result. Btlievmg that the public interest anjonvcaience w uld be best subserved i he Magisti-at for this judicial district wu u eay access to the Court Ho-'se in ordei :hat public business can be promptly dipatch the many friends of GEORGE SAWYER, knowing bis competency am ted ability, take i leasnre in placing h-uame belore the voters of Lexington r.n? Hollow Creek townships as a candidal, lor Magistrate, and pledge him to abid. the result of the primary. At the request of seme of my friends. I hereby announce myself a candidate foi Magistrate for the district embracing Blaci Creek and Boding Springs townships. I will abide the result of the primary ISAl'H IIiLLMAN. The friends of C. M. P.ILEYr, kr owing? his ability lor the position, auuounco him as a candidate for Magistrate for Gilbert Hollow and Chinquapin townships; and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. We beg to nominate CALEB M BOl'KNJGHT o Irmr, lor the office of M >g str; e in Fork township No 2. and pledge him to abide bv the result of the primary. MANY FRiENDS. The frieDds of DRAYIOX E CLAHK announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for Boiling Springs and Black Creek townships. He will abide the result of the primary. Toe friends of JOHN W. SWEEDEXBERG knowing his c perience and ability announce him as i candidate lor Magistrate lor District No. 1, Judicial District foi Lixirgton county. He is pledged to abide the result of the primary. We hereby nominate J. MARSHALL SHEALY as a candidate for the office of Magistrate for Fork township, and pledge him to abide by the result ot the primary. voters The friends of A R. METTS announce him as a candidate tor Magistrate for District No. 2, office at Irrno, and pledge him to abido the result of the primary election. I hereby announce myself a eaudidate for Magistrate for District No 1, office at Cbapin, and will abide the result of the primary. R. W. HALTIWANGER. The friends of W. A. GOODWIN announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for the 5th Judicial District of Lexington couuty, embracing the township of Piatt Springs and part oi Cougnree, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. The many friends of C. R. RISH announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for the District embracing Biack Creek arid Boiling Springs townships, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. I hereby announce myself as a candidate 'or Magistrate lor Bull Swamp and Study ittin townships, olfice at Swansea, aud will abide the result of the primary. U. W. JEFCOAT. The friends of J. WEIR ADDYannounce him for Magistrate for the District unbiacing Lexington and Hollow Creek townships. He will attend promptly to all business entrusted to his care and will abide the result of the primary. The frieuds of W. S. HITE respectfully announce him as a candidate in the primary election for re-appointuient as Magistrate u the 3d Judicial District, viz: Gilb.-rt rr..n i r?i.: nujiuw iiiiu u)t|^iu iu? usuipo. lii, will abide the result primary. Barbecue. I WILL FURNISH A FP'ST CLASS dinner, with refreshments, at my residence, on the lStb dav of Angnst. which will be the day for campaign meet?g. All candidates will be present. Iue esting speeches will be delivered. Mafic and dancing for those that wish erjoynent in that direction. C R. RI-H. July 19, 189f3. 3w39. Barbecue. rHE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF MT. Olivet Church, Spring Hill, S. C. vili give a first class barbecue Saturday, tngust 15. 189f> G>od order will be mainained. the law agiinst profanity will be enorcesl Charses verv moderate. MISS MAGGIE FULUER. Pres dmt. MisS MA ilE HALTIAVANGEll, Sec. 2w38. rhe State of South Carolina, COUSTY OF LEXlSO TOX. By 0. E. Leaphart. Probate Judge. r"T7IIEKtAS, D. M C'rosson. made suit VV tome, to oraut biiu Litters of Ad- j linistration ol the Estate of aid ?fleets of j feth-iny and D.mpsey C.iughmun, de- ! used; These are, therefore. to cite and ndmon<h all and singnlir the k'ndred and cr?disr.s of the Suid Eet'aay and D*inp;ey Tc^hmau, dtCeased, tint they be atid ap- | our bdore me. in the court of probate, to j e held at Lexington, C. H.. ts. C., on the oth August next, after publicatiou hereof, J i 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, an\ tLe\ have why the said Admiuistra- j on should not be granted. Given under niv hand, this 29;.h day of ; uly Anno Douiini. 18! tj C. E. LEAPHAIIT, [I..S 1 Jud-?e of Probate. L. C. } Published on 29th day of July, 189 5, jc l the Lexington Dispatch. P 2w38 August i> -u. Minmaugli has I Our summer Vif littery < We trill contin\ LOUT WHITE Ha SILKS. -J This is the best Silk season wo have h; blc styles on hand. We offer cur Piinted Silk worth $1.00 Linens. Lin< Fringed Table Cloths 2^ and 3 yard HOSIEET, - .TAN S See our Cloth Top Yici Kid, wine shad year Welts, $2 50. Our line of L $1.50 to $2.00, all stylo lasts beaul RIG GLflTHl ?or tbe next six weeks, as we expect t Room duiiug the summer, we off at reduce* COLUMIOctober 10?ly. MEN, who hold the purse strin of inestimable value. The wife plead Organ, which i3 tenfold more essential which he indulges. The daughter asks father, or gi able her to cultivate that beautiful tal Does any sane man not realize I ask for? Deflect a minute! Think of and the many tedious hours employed and their glowing anticipations subsec Now, father, husband, or guard bright anticipations by denying them gift of a Piano or Organ? Give your wives and daughters which is ''Woman's Kingdom," then si suffrage. Don't plead inability when available. My prices are right, terms easy surpassed. If you desire prices and catalo; tal card, and same will have prompt a! I challenge any house in Ameri sent tue Manufacturers, have no Jobtx commission. Old Pianos and Organs new ones. Youbs fob Pi an M. A. M columb; iFur^toreM I??? 18 If IgEO t?00M SU li 111 iJKFACTWECAK ?M|1 II ^ r, n i * m m w -a'n vtt Mint I mill itv A LONG FELT W. I Lave al last equipped mvpelf so as t"> fat needs in her line, including Furniture, Croci Carpeting, Matting and ail other housesnppl 1 have it! Which no other House in Columb My latest arrivals: 2 dozon Refrigerators front $5.00 to $20. 3 doz lee Cream Fre< zer.s, The Best, from $2.00 to $3 50. 25 Rolis Matting from 12Je to 25c. 23 baby carriages from $5.00 to $25.00. I have nude a cut all along the line '.vbicb : I mean to sell goods and keep abreast of the I per centage by d-alers iu C jluni'.tia. hive just received a full 1 Yours for trade, J. L. S Col-u-m/te: November G -Gm. The old reliable Swift k Courtney )arlor matches, (brown head) never 1 Iraw damp and fail to fire, are on 1 lale at the Bazaar. 1 rANTON HOUSE, . ?T. JOjXES Proprietor. RATES 82 PER DAY. :CIAL TERMSJTO FAMILIES. ) MINUTES WALK FROM CENTRAL DEPOT. < \ IATTANOOGA, XEIS'IV. IS LIKE SMS LAATI ^iiaaaaAi! I IFCCII UUlLCBlUli Dpcning is Unsurpassed. ue the Sale of n AND BONNETS. SILKS. ill in years and we have many desiraentire line of 27 and 32 inch a yard, now at 49 cents. Wens. Linens. s long, slightly soiled, at a bargain. - X^a-TTXITCi-. HOES. es, $3.50; Genuine Russia Calf, Goodladiea' and Misses' Oxfords for "V and toes, cloth tops and Lies. ^ [NG SALE. o renovate our Clothing and Shoe er our entire stock of Clothing 3 prices. lUCH'S J ITA. ? n TOMAN'S tIGHTS. 1 V V : igg, often deprive women of articles J 3 with her husband for a Piano or an I I than the cigar and other luxuries in M lardian, to buy an Instrument to en jd ent, music. fliia o i"oooor oV?ln rinrV*f Qfl/1 1 L>U1Q a A VMOVL UM1W llguv WW ?S*v**v* MMV? If the means expended for instruction ?1 in practice by wife and daughter j juently to be realized. ?. ' ian, are you going to blast all these of this merited right?simply the their merited rights in the home, tie will cease to clamor for politics such liberal terms and prices are \ , and quality of Instruments un- ^ 'K !*ues, please write me a letter or posttention. ca to do better for you, as I repress to pay, and can save you Agent's taken at fair value in exchange for OS AND OlIGANS. ALONE, IA, S. C. Tff ANT REALIZED!! nish the new honsekeeper evcrj thing' aha :ery, G assware, Tinware. Lamps, Bedding, i'pk. .Tnst romp and rail lor what ^on want. ia can do. :? My $5 carriages is something nice and y lormerly sold tor $8.10. 1 dozToilietSets, lOpieces, from $3.50to$6 1 No. 401 3 piece Oak Suite $15. 25x30glass 1 No. 212, Popular, 3 pieces $10. Very nice mv friends and customers appreciate. I Limes by selling the quantity and not the ine of Sewing Machines..?^ HULL, La, S. C. Remember that * medicines o? allwinds, perfumery, sweet soaps, combs,, crushes, etc., can be found at the- > Bazaar. "