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The Lexington Dispatch Burned April 25th; rebuilt July 19,1894. G. M. HARM AN, Editor and Publisher. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 12 18%. COUNTY CAMPAIGN OPENED. The county campaign opened at Lewiedale last Saturday. There were about 300 persons present, many of whom were women and children, to hesr what the candidates had to say in advocacy of their peculiar fitness to discharge the duties of the office to which they aspire, and to enjoy a good barbecued dinner prepared for the occasion by Messrs. Hartley & Hartley, two well known caterers to the wants of the inner man. I- . 7. To digress a little, wo had the pleasure of meeting some of our old war comrades and feel the pressure as hand met hand in the clasp of friendship, and for awhile we were carried back in memory to other days and other scenes, in which the thunder of artillery, the rattle of musketry, the flash of swords, and the smoke of battle were among some of the pictures in those scenes. All the candidates were present except four. It was simply astonishing, startling and marvelous to see these agile and active gentlemen get around among the dear people, shaking the hauds of this person, saying a kind word to that one and kissing the baby of that proud and devoted mother. The platform was erected in the pretty and shady grove in front of the residence of the late Captain J. H. Lewie where, interspersed with the sweet strains of entrancing music discoursed by the Palmetto State Brass Band, the candidates were to discuss the issues and enlighten the people on the questions of finance and political economy, as well as on moral and educational matters. It was a good meeting in every respect. ably conducted and carried to a successful ending. It is a useless waste of words and space to say that no incident happened to mar the pleasure of the occasion or to cast the faintest shadow of reproach on the fair name of Lewiedale. The good people of that thriving and prosperous little town are peaceful, law abiding and liberty loving people; happy and contented in their worldly affairs, prompt and progress ive in business matters, social in habits, moral and religious in character and cultured and refined in taste. , Mr. R. L. Keisler, President of the Lewiedale Democratic club, ably and impartially presided over the meeting, and wielded the gavel as becomes one who is in the habit of controlling men. The Rev. A. R. Phillips, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, earnestly iuvoked the blessings of God on the proceedings of the meeting and prayed for the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit in order that all things might work together for good to those who loved the Lord; that those in authority might be imbued with wisdom from on high to rightly discharge the trust placed in their keeping; that they might be God loving and God serving men so that all honor and power and glory mightbe ascribed to his holy name, and the peace at prosperity and happiness of the people advanced. The first speaker was the Hon. J. A. Muller, candidate for Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. He opened by saying that he was glad to meet with th8 people of his native county, after having been away in the other counties of the Circuit in the interest of his candidacy. He felt proud of the honor of coming before the people of the grand old county of Lexington and asking them to sup port him in bis claims for the office. The office to which he aspired was a non political one; it should be taken out of politics as far as possible. He then discussed the political issues at some leBgth. He said that the people were in need of and demanded financial relief; that the depression under which the whole country is suffering is felt mere particularly by the farmers and workingmen because the products of their labor has depreciated in value to almost the cost of production; that under the pres ent financial system there is not enough money to do the business of the country, and as a consequence there was universal stagnation in all industries; that while he was in favor of the free coinage of silver, he W38 satisfied that this aloDe would Dot give all the necessary relief; as a means along the line of relief he advocated the repeal of the ten per cent, tax on State banks of issue; be said that if this was done, and with the help oi ireo silver, oetter prices could be obtained for the products of labor. He discussed this phase of the question at leDgth and made a clear and comprehensive review of the financial situation. He complimented his opponents on their legal ability. He referred to the length of time that Solicitor Nelson held the office and thought that he should be satisfied. He also referred to the number of men from Edgefield who held office; he then said that Lexiug- I ton was the first county in the State to throw off the yoke of Radicalism after the war; that for a long time almost alone and unaided, she fought the battles of Democracy and she had never ask< d to be rewarded for her faithfulness to the doctrine of the fathers by the bestowal of a State or judicial office upon one of her sons; that in the division of offices Lexington had been ignored, but she uncomplaingly went on voting for men from other counties. Now she had a son asking the suffrage of the people of this judicial circuit who was in every way qualified to discharge the duties of the Solicitorship with honor to the circuit and credit to himself, and it was the duty of the other counties to assist her in electing him. He urged the necessity of having good and competent men as Magistrates, as from them come nearly all of the indictments and testimony in the case, and by having such they would greatly aid and assist the Solicitor in preparing his cases. The people was acquainted with his ability; they have seen his work in the court room, and heard his pleadings at the bar, and he would pledge him- | self to work as hard and as faithfully for the people of the circuit as Le did in his private practice should they honor him with an election. Hon. J Win Thurmond, of Edgefield, candidate for Solicitor, was the next speaker to step in the political arena and tell the people his views of the problems which the people have to study and solve. Ho expressed himself as being highly delighted to meet the people of Lexington county; he had been among them, had shared the hospitality of their homes and found them to be clever, kind hearted and as true as steel. He reviewed his record a9 a member cf the House of Representatives, and said that his labors had always been directed in the interest of the laboring men; that he had saved the taxpayers large sums of money by opposing and fighting and defeating some measures before the Legislature. He wanted to see the public schools improved, there was much room to elevate the standard, and extend the benefits of it to boys and girls alike. This was not a contest of localities; the test of the candidates should not be from what county they came; ability, fitness and competency should be the motive which should influence the elector in coming to a decision; 1 e was in favor of giving honor to whom honor was due, and if this should be carried out he would be the next Solicitor. He is a Reformer out and out, but if my record don't make me a worthy citizen, and don't commend my claims to your consideration don't vote for me. He discussed at length what the Reform Movement had ac complished, chief among which was making legal the primary system of nominating candidates for office; it made it necessary for the person asking the suffrage of them to come before them face to face and tell their views upon questions of government; the making of a grand constitution under which white men could live with a feeling of security; increasing the constitutional school tax one mill thus lengthening the school term; it has given us the dispensary law, which is the most practical and best solution of the liquor question. He closed by urging the people to work for the election of Bryan and Sewall, as their election meant the remonetization of silver and peace, prosperity and happiness to the whole country would follow. Hon. J. "Walter Mitchell, who is seeking Senatorial honors, was introduced. He opened his remarks by saying that he was glad of the honor of addressing tbe people ot .Lewiedale and vicinity; that the people had honored him in the past by sending him to the Legislature to represent them, for which he was thankful. He was the first to take an active part in the Reform Movement and was working in harness yet because he believed that the principles i aod measures advocated by the leaders of the Movement to be right and the best interest of the people. He was much pleased with what had been accomplished, but there were other good measures that should be carried out. He thought the election of Bryan and Sewall would give the needed financial relief. He spoke of Cleveland's iniquitious bond deal and the manner in which it was consummated, both of which he scathingly denounced. Is opposed to the free bridge and the closing of the free public schools of the county for the period of one year without all the schools of the State were stopped also for that length of time. He was unalterably opposed to the proposi tion depriving the poor children of this county of schooling for that length of time and fought and defeated the bill in the House authorizing the suspension of the schools. He referred to his salary reduction bill which he had passed at the last session of the Legislature by which the salaries of ail the county officers will be reduced with the induction of the new officers into office. He was in favor of a still further reduction so as to make salaries conform to the price of farm products. Is opposed to large appropriations for the Tutt's Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills will save , many dollars in doctors' bills , They will surely cure all diseases , of the stomach, liver or bowels, i No Reckless Assertion 1 For sick headache, dyspepsia, 1 malaria, constipation and biliousness, a million people endorse j TUTT'S Liver PILLS , maintenance by Ihe State of the j higher institutions of learning; fa j vored the improvement of tho com- j mon school system. He is a law 2 abiding citizen and as such, as well as fiom principle he opposed blind ti- , gers and when caught should be rig- | ? i i 1 _ ousiv prosecuted ana severely puuished. He favored a liberal appropriation to the State Fair, provided no gambling devices and immoral shows were allowed on the grounds; he pledged himself, if elected to the Senate, to labor in the interest of the people as he always had in the past. Captain D. J. Griffith, candidate for State Senator, was glad to see such a large turn out of friends and neighbors who all knew him from his birth up to manhood and from that time up lo the present. He was no orator and had no speech to make on | this occasion; having been denied the , benefits of an education, except that , obtained at the old field school, he , was but a plain, practical business ^ man and proposed to talk to them in | a plain, practical business like way. j He was not a candidate from bis own choice; he was before the people of J his county in deference to the wishes and solicitations of friends who had confidence in his ability to represent this county in the Senate. He said you all know me, my private and public record is before you; if you think I am worthy of your support, I can assure you that it will be 1 the heighth of my ambition to guard well your every interest. He favored the reduction of all salaries in proportion to the price of farm products. He opposed extravagant appropriations to higher institutions of learning by the State, but favored the fostering of the free common schools. Be is opposed to blind tigers as well as all violations of the law. Is op posed to the State making an appropriation in aid of the State ftur and also the proposition to free the bridge by taxation. He thanked the people for the honors and confidence they had already reposed in him, and if elected to the Senate he would strive to deserve a contiuua tion of their respect and esteem. Candidate W. H. Sharpe opened his address by saying, in substance, that you have heard that Mr. Muller is a good looking young man, Mr. Thuimond, of Edgefield, was a still bet'er 1 >okingonebut that hewas better looking than either, if he did have to say it himself. He said that some reference had been made to the longtitude of his feet, that it was true that rheumatism had ill shaped them but he could assure them that there was nothing the matter with his head. The first money he had earned was by teaching school here, which h > used in improving his mind. He was a candidate for the House and h id no hobby to ride; he was a Democrat and Reformer, but they owed him nothing for thai; it was nothing buthis duty to be so; he was a self made man and was running on bis own rvk/n-Jle. Vio ti'qo nr?f liorrrrincr fnr fVlP LU^IXCO) TIUO UVV h/Vbb*Ub V ?office and could live without it. You need broad and liberal minded men in the Legislature, men who had the brains to grasp the perplexing questions which comes before that body and arrive at an intelligent solution. If elected he would serve his county first and his State next and will come back to receive the commendation of well done, good and faithful servant. He favored the reduction of salaries and illustrated by comparing the price of cotton when it was high with the salaries and now when cotton is low there has been but little if any reduction of salaries. He is not in favor of large appropriations for higher education and favored economy along these lines. He is opposed to blind tigers, and was of the opinion that the dispen sary a good solution of the liquor question, but thought that a local option clause should be given the people; he did not think it right for the Legislature to appropriate the money of the State to aid the State Fair and was opposed to it, also to the free bridge by taxation Candidate E L Asbill, L'esville's popular and gifted young son, was the next aspirant for Legislative honors to be introduced. He said he was a new man, a young man and this was his first appearance before the people of Lexington seeking political honors. He felt that he was fully competent to meet the demands of the position for which he asked; be was no calf nor a kid by aDy means, had no lights, but good eyes, clear brains, sound judgment and a reasonable amount of hard common sense and if elected will look after jour interest. South Car 3lina was far behind her sister Statk s tl in waking liberal appropriations to s< 3upport her schools; this was a sad |J fact and should not be; it did not ja 3peak well for the fostering care of k the State in our educational interest. " tie spoke at length of the dispensary system and thought it a grand solution of the liquor question, but there p was room fur great improvement of u the system; the open barroom, with J* ill its enticing allurements, was gone forever; blind tigers should be crushed w jut of existence. South Carolina b should develop her own phosphate w beds and utilize it by establishing factories for its manufacture, and ^ Hold to the farmers at the actual cost ^ :>f production; the tag tax was unjust and should be repealed. He ^ favored a reduction of salaiies; op- ^ posed the State Fa:r appropriation ^ lud the free bridge. = Candidate J. H. Koon, was the i aext speaker introduced. He said | the people were no strangers io iiiin; he had always been a friend of the laboring men; he was acquainted ^ with their wants and felt for them = in their sufferings under the grinding iron heel of oppression. He would make the race for the Legis- c iature on a high plane. It is your right and privilege to bring those = who are seeking your support for office before you and have them express their views upon all questions t )f a public nature in the discussion F md settlement of which you are di- r( rectly interested. If elected it will p be his purpose to introduce some new measures, the enactment of f( which into law, he was satisfied d would be to the benefit of the peo P pie of the whole State. Ho then v briefly explained his proposition to ^ make thieves responsible for the a amount stokn, and other measures sl ecescitated by the new constitution, y He favoied the reduction of the cost E in delinquent land >al s; reduction of salaries of officials; opposed large ap- = propriations for the higher institutions of learning; thought the free q school sy tem should receive the fos- r, tering care of the Sta-e The dis- r< pen-ary was a good law and blind a tigers should be discountenanced: opposed the State Fair appropriation. He said that hi hid advocat d the free bridge but that question was ti new a dead issue. o Candidate D. F. Efird. the flowery J young orat<>r of ti e Saluda hills, p was the next speuk-r to face the auaulience. He opened with a = witty anecdote about a trained horse te ting for suckers. As did the other speakers, he paid a s high and glowing compliment to the f, assemble i audience, and said he was <: ? ?--? ?-i? .jj?? tl glad 01 tna privilege 01 Huuieoeiu^ the good people of Lewiedale; the people generally knew him; he was n in sympathy with the workiogmen 0 because he was a woikingman him- a self, he earned his bread by the sweat of his brow and knew from c a personal experience the oppressions J under which labor was suffering ar.d p had given the remedies for its relief s much thoughtful study. He pro- ^ posed to make 'he race for a seat in n the House of Representatives on Lis h fitness and competency for the p. si r lion; he would go through this cam- r paign carrying with him no hard feelings toward any one, and would Ji have none after the election if the 1 people saw fit to leave him at home. ^ He favored economy in all things, p he would endeavor to economize in t the public expenditures if it could be done without impairing the public E service. He discussed the educa- j tional question, showing the cost, of a maiutainiDg the higher institutions * of Itarnirg; Clemson and Winthrop were grand institutions and were enduring monuments of the triumph \ of Reform, afid to which future geu- ? erations would point in honor and pride to the magnificent structures, f but be thought that by a judicious t and economical management they ^ could be made self sustaining and s was, therefore, opposed to extravagant appropriations. He spoke of 3 the constitutional convention, the t Legislature, the expenses of which c had been paid and yet taxes reduced c one mill. He touched upon national ^ affairs and thought that election of a T> j II 1A K?: T x>ryau auu oewuu wumu wnug jjiuc- | peritv to our poverty stricken country. He answered the questions put ? to the candidates the same as did ^ the others, excepting as the State t Fair appropriation, which he opposed generally but favored specifically. Squire J. W. Dreber was glad to meet with the people of that section * of the county again. He was net a ^ candidate for the Legislature from I choice, but the record be made two 1 years had induced his friends to urge * birr to make the race and he had yielded to their earnest solicitations, | He stood on his record as a citizen l of the county, his standing at home; t he had always acted in a way that be J believed would be conducive to the x best interest of the people, and if t elected to represent them he would look after their interest with the ut- r most fidelity by working for the en- t actment of just and equal laws. He explained his position in reference to j! the suits brought by the Farmers' s Mutual Fire Insurance Association against delinquent policy holders; a he was unjustly held responsible for ^ the suits, but he was not responsible; * it was the action of the Board of Directors, and he, as President, was r but earring out their instructions, ; had he failed to do so, no matter c nnnlroconf fVlot WRS. be would have been ncreant to the | trust placed in him and unworthy a of the confidence of the people. The i Association was a good institution^ and if properly conducted would ? have given a safe insurance, at a low ! premium; he thought it unfair to J vote against him solely on these grounds. He answered the questions like the others. v Col. D. T. Barr, the wheel horse of z the Democratic team, was the last 1 candidate for the house to unburden ? himself by saying that he appeared t before them as a candidate, not by c consulting his wishes but those of F bis friends; he referred to the card ^ published in the Dispatch as the ex- p planation of his reasons for entering re race after Laving declined to do r. If elected would do all in bis ower to represent the interest, of re entire people in the next Legisiture. As a soldier, bis record was nown as be faced many who were i the war with him; he was 110 orarr but bad the ability to meet the ?quirements of the office. He was farmer and had followed the plow retty near all bis life. In intioduc)g him the chairman had referred ) the last^rart of the dinner as be)g the best and as the crowd w.is isting hungry eyes tablewards he ould not worry them long. He had eeu e Democrat all his life; had al ays took an active part in the ruse of the party in Hollow Creek jwnsbip. He answered the quesons the same as did the other canares. Dinner was announced and from le flow of reason the crowd turned ) the feast of tempting viands. The ain rolled up and we left for home efore the speaking was resumed. CANDIDATES. The price for announcing candidates 1 these columns is $3 for the round ip, invariably in advance FOR CONGRESS The Hon. J. War. STOKES is hereby anouuced as a candidate for re election to ongress front this the Seventh Congrcsv inal District, subject to the Democratic rimary. FOR SOLICITOR. Thanking tho people of Lexington janty for their support in the past, 1 ereby announce mwe f as a candidate for ?-elcction to the office ot Solicitor of the ilth Judicial Circuit. I rely upon m\ jcord in the discharge of the duties ot lid office, aud will abide the result ot the democratic primary. P. H. Nelson. I hereby announce myself a candidate >r the office ot Solicitor of the Fifth Ju icial District ot South Carolina, aud stand ledged to abide the result of the primary J. A. MULLED Please anno mce the name of Hou. J. Tm. THURMOND as a candidate lor So citor of the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Thnrlond's victories for the State and his bold tand for tho gieat masses of the people utitle him to promotion to said office. Pe pledge him to abide the result of the eraocratic primary. Rreobmees. E l efield. S. C , May 13, 18% FOR SENATOR. The manv friends of CAPTAIN D. J. rBIFFITH, not forgetful of his brilliant scord, heroic in war and spotless in peace, ealizing that he is honest, safe, patriotic nd qualified, respectfully present his liims to the Democrats of Lexington for le nomination for the Senate. He will uth:uily abide the result of ttie primary. After maturely considering the solicita;on of my lriends to come before the voters f Lexington county lor the State Senate, resp:c".fully announce myself as candiate lor same, snbjec! to the action ol the iemocratic primary. j. Walter mitceell. tUK KtrntdtraiAiivc. The many fruudsof COL D. T. BARE, nowiug him to be competent in every re pect, hereby anuounce him as a candidate 3T a member of the House of Representaives and pledge him to abide the result of beDemo"ra'ie primaries. The friends of J. W. DREHER. E q mowing his ability to serve item, an ounce him as a candidate for the House f Representatives and pledge him to bide the result of the primary. MAJOR J. H. KOON is announced as a andidate for the House of Representatives. q the school of experience he has learned he wants of the people, ar.d will labor to ^resent the best interest of his couuty and itate. Economy wiil be his watchword. Vill abide and support result of the priaary. The friends of D. F EFIRO announce lirn as a candidate for the House of Rop ;sentatives. and pledge him to abide the esult of the primary. Tne friends of E. L ASBICL, present lis usme t > the Democratic voters of Lex ugton county as a candidite lor a seat in he House of Representatives and pledge lirn to abide the result of the Democratic iriinary, and to support the nominees of he party. Votebs. The friends of W. II. SHABPB auloncce him as a candidate for the House if Itcpresen'atives, in the approaching )emocr.?tic primaries, and pledge him to bide the result. FOR SHERIFF. Tbe many friends of S. PRESS. GEORGE lereby announce him as a candidate tor Sheriff, and pledge liim to abide the result ?f the primary. At the request of my friends from diforent portions of the county, I announce ayselfas a candidate for the office of iheriff, and pledge myselt to abide the reult of the primary. JAS. n. FIELDS. The many friends of THOS. H. CAUGHTAN announce him as a candidate for sheriff, and pledge him to abide the result if the primary. Weft'e authorized to announce GEORGE 5. DRAFTS as a candidate for re election o the office of Sheriff of Lexington Couuty. ,nd ho is pledged to abide the result of the )einocralic primary. The many friends of W, L. K JOHNiON announce him as a candidate for iheriff, and we assure the voters that i e rill abide by the result of the primary elecion Fb^nds. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. ULYSSES G \NTT is hereby nominated or the office ot County : uper.'isir. He is , prnctic il mechanic with .... experience ol ears in bruise build ng, has gocd, sound >usiness judgment and if elected will ser e he county to the best of his ability. He is iledged to abide the result of the prim iry. The many friends ol W. L. MILLER, lot forgetful of his brilliant record and h s aithlulness as a soldier, aud his honesty, lis gift as a vorkmau qualifying him to till he oltice ol Uouuty ^supervisor, nereoy lonnnate him lor this offi :e, and his many riends and brothers of the war, ask the oters of Lexington to remember him at he ballot box. The friends of W. II. MEETZE nomilate him for County Sup; rvisor and pledge dm to abide iho result of the primary. The many frieudsof SAM P SHUMPEKT .nnounce him as a candidate lor County Supervisor, and pledge liim to abide the reultol theprinarr. He is a true lit former. The many frieods of S. ROSTON SMI HI innounce him as a candidate for County lupervisor and pledge him to abide the reult ol the primary. If elected, he will nove to the county seat. The friends of WESLEY IIAR3EY anlounce him as a candidate for County Su>ervisor, and pledge him to abide the result ?f the Democratic primary. After maturely considering the solicitaions of m many lricnds to make the race or Supervisor, I hereby announce myself , candidate and will abide the Democratic irimary. LEWIS J. LANGFORD. We are authorized to announce S L SMITH as a candidate for re-election to he office of County Supervisor for Lexngton County. He Is pledged to abide he result of the Democratic oriicaries. The HON. J. H. COUNTS is hereby loniinatc<1 lor the office of County Superior for L xington County. The many loble qualities of Mr. Counts are too well :uown lor any comnunts, but for the benfit of those wto may not have had au oplortunitVjtoknowof hipreal worth, we desire o say that he is a gentleman of high moral harncter, excellent judgment, plenty of msh and is a true Keformer. In ouropiucn he is the man for the place, and we beg f the voters of the county a liberal sup>ort for him in the coming election. FntENDS. FOR TRtAiUKrR. The many lriends cl PAUL J. WEv SINGEH hereby announce him ns a candidate for Treasurer and pledge Liai to abide tac result of the primary. The many friends of JASPER S. DEIl RICK hereby recommend him tor appointor ;ut to the office of C >uuty Treasurer and pledge him tj abide the result of the primary. The many friends of J. E 1> Mel'ARTIIV. amonnrt him as a candidate tor County Treasur r. He is pledged to ab do the resu'r ot the primary and support the regular nominees of the Detuociatic party. I hereby announce nrsjif a candidate fur Treasurer and pledge myself to abide j the result of the prim irv. J* M. ELEAZER. The man) fr onds of 1>. N. RODIE, know lug ins intuitu, <juaii!K;uioriS ana iimess for the office, do In robv nominate him us candid i e t??r Treasure: ami pledge him to abide the result of the primary election MAW VvTEltS. The many friends of K. L. AVISO A KD announce imu as >i candidate tor CouLty Treasurer and pledge him to abide tl o result ol the pr niary FOR AUDITOR. The friends of SlME )N / SIIEAl.Y, announce him as a candidate for Anditnr, an I pledge him to abide the result ot the primary. The friends ol BAI AH HALTiWANGER lureby unuonnce him as a (anci.late for County Auditor ami pi-dge him to abide the result of the primary. The friends of PAUL E. HUT TO announce hi in as a c.xudidate for Auditor and pledge him to abide by the result, ot the primary. - VOTERS. His many friends in Broad River Township announces M D. HAllMAN as a candidate for re-election as County Auditor, nnd pledge him to abide the result ol the primary. FOR CLERK OF COURT. ~ The friends of E T. RAUOH herrby announce him as a candidate Jor the office ol Clerk of Court of Lexington county, subject to the primary ekcticu. H A. SP tNN is hereby announced as a candidate for the office ot Clerk of Court, subject to the ensuing Primary election. FOR CORONER. The many Irimds of J. HARMAX AMIx K announce him as a candidate for Coroner. Mr. Amick is a piou3 and capable man for the office, and is located Dear Chapin. He will abide the result of tht primary. The friends of J. M. CRAPS announce t - - a: v. c ? r~\ >r? r* mm as a car aiuaie ior ^ rontr aut. is capable aud is located at tbe Court House. He will abide tbe result of the primary. foe "county superintendent of education. The many friends of CAROL I. MORGAN. knowing him to be of a high moral character and fuily qualified in every particular. announce him for County Superintendent of Education, aud pledge him to abide the result of the primary. MANY FRIENDS. The many friends of JOHN D. FARR hereby ann unce him as a candidate lor County Snp. rintendent of Education, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. FOR MAGISTRATE. WM. M. JOHNSON is hereby announce d by his friends, as a candidate lor Magistrate for Dull Swamp and Sandy Run Townships, and pledge him to abide the result ol the primary. The maDy friends of T. E SUMMER rnnounce him as a candidate lor Ma -istrate of New Brooklaud, embraciug the juristiction therein, and pledging him to abide the result of tbe primary. The many frieDds of R. D. BARK announce bun as a Candida's for Magistrate for the 3d Judicial District for Chiuquapiu and Gilbert Hollow townships, and he will abide the result of the primary. SAMMIE GAM i is litre by announced as a candidate for Magistrate embracing Black Creek aud Boiling Springs townships, and rtands pledged to at di the result of the primary. Thc fii uds ofJas H Spires annonnce him as a candidate for Magistrate of the 5th Indicial D.strict, embrauig Piatt Spring and a portion of Congaree township, He w 11 ab:de the result of the primary. The frirnds of John W Harsey announce 1 i u as a candida'e tor Migistrate in the 5th Judicial District, embracing the township of Piatt Springs and a portion ot Corgaree. and pledge him to abide the resu.t ot the primary. The friends of FIUNK E. DREHER, E^q., be beiDg located at the Court House, announce him lor Magistrate lor Lexington and Hollow Creek townships and pledge him to abide the rtsult. BiPeviug that the public interest and convenience w uld be best subserved if the Mugistrat for this judicial district was iu ea-y access to the Court Ho 'se iu order that public business can be promptly dispatch. 1 lie many friends of GEORGE SAWYER, knowing his competency and and ability, take ] leasure iu placing Irs name before the voters of Luxmgtou and Hollow Creek townships as a candidate tor Magistrate, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. At the request of some of my frienls, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate for the district embracing Black Creek and Boiling Springs townships. 1 will abide the result of the primary. ISAIAH IIiLLMAX. The frienda of C. M. BILEY. krowing his ability lor the position, aunounce him as a candidate lor Magistrate lor Gilbert Hollow and Chinquapin townships; and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. W:e be2 to nominite C\LFB M EOUK N'GH r o Iuar. lor the officeol Mig stra:e i:i Fork township No 2. ami pledge inm to abide by the result of the primary. MANY FRIENDS. The frieuds of DRAY"TON" E CLAbK. announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for Boiling Springs and Black Creek townships. He will abide the result of the primary. Trie fritnds of JOHN W. SWEEDENI 13SKG knowirg Lis c-perience and ability, i announce Lira as a candidate for Magistrate lor District No. 1, Judicial District for L? xii'gton coQnty. He is pledged to abide the result of the primary. We hereby nominate J. MARSHALL SHEALY" as a candidate Jor the office of Magistrate for Fork township, and pledge him to abide by the result o; the primary. VOTERS The friends of A R. METTS announce him as a candidate lor Mag strate for District No. 2, office at Irmo, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate lor 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 county, embracing lha township of Piatt Spriugs and part of C uigarce, and p!edcc bini to abide the result of the primary e't ction. The many friends of C. Ji. lilrill announce Join as a candidate for Magistrate tor the D sf.'iet embracing 15 ack Cte k at d ]?.tiling Springs town ships, ar.d pledge him to abide the nsu'.t of the primary. 1 her? by ant on: c- ni) self as a candidate or Magistrate for 15 til Swamp and Study i nn 'ownshii-s. ofli -e at Swansea, tuid will abide the rtsull of the j.i'tfarv. u. w .JI:FCO\T. The frienus of J. WE I It ADDVanuounce Liin tor Magistrate for the D.strict ?;nb*acini? Ii-xuigton at.d Hollow Creek townships. He wi 1 attend promptly to all husiniss cnj tntste I t*> his care and will abide the rt.suIt of the primary The friends of W. S. IHTE respectfully announce him as a candidate in the primary election for re-appointment as Mag ntrate in tLe 3d Judicial District, v y; Gilb-rt IIollow and Chinquapin townships, lie Mil! abide the result primary. - .\OTIINIi SUCCEEDS Mimnaugh lias bi Our summer ?Hi (finery Op IIV ivitt continue LOVELY WHITE Hffi SILKS. -> This is the best Silk season we have had ble styles on hand. We offer our en Printed Silk worth $1.00 a 3 Linens. Line: Fringed Table Cloths 2? and 3 yards 1< HOSIEBT, - TAN SI See our Cloth Top Vici Kid, wine shades, year Welts, ?2 50. Our line of Lad ?1.50 to 82.U0, all stylo lasts an beauties BIG CL0THI1 For the next six weeks, as we expect to : lloom during the summer, we offer at reduced j MIMNA COLUMBI October 10?ly. t(o)[2)? ijW ! :?K>A?T we e pyMm 11II, IfljRMSH I J I ? i A LONG FELT WA I have at last equipped myself so as to furni needs in her line, including Furniture, Crocker Carpeting, Matting and all other house snpplief 1 have it! Which no other House in Columbia My latest arrivals: 2 dozen Refrigerators from $5.00 to S'20. 3 dcz Ice Cream Freezers, The Rest, from $2.00 to $3.50. 1 < 25 Rolls Matting from 12Je to 25c. 1 23 baby carriages from $5.00 to $25.00. 1 I have m ido a cut all along the line which m I mean to sell goods and keep abreast of the tic per centage by d-alers in C jlumbia. have just received a full lit Yours for trade, J His 3 Colta.aao."bi December G - Gm. Barbecue. I WILL FURNISH A FI^ST CLASS dinner, with refreshments, at my residence, on the lSth day of August, which will be the day for campaign meet- 4 inn All Aonrli/lofcu ivill Kn nrncor.t Tn_ EC teresting speeches will be delivered. Masic and dancing for those that wish eDjoy- jj meat in that direction. m C It. It ML ^ July 19, 1S96. 3w39. Barbecue. THE LADIES'AID SOCIETY OF MT. -r Olivet Church, Spring Hill, S. Cx ^ will give a first das? barbecue Saturday, th August 15. 1896. G)od order will be ra iin- jg tained, the law against profanity will be enlorced. Charges verv moderate. tr( MI.-S MAGGIE FULMER, Presdmt. -Je Mi*S MA *IE HALTIWANGElt, Sec. [h '2 a 38. Mil ?P VALUABLE I REAL ESTATE. E Sal 11It\CT NO. 1. CONTAINING ABOUT IN . 100 : crtf, known as James C. Bodre, deceased late homestead, situated in trie prosperous and thriving Town ot Loesvillc and is wll improved, 2 story, Id room residence with all necessary out buildings. Tract Mo. 2, containing about 203' acres, situated b< t veeu L esviile and Bate-tburg, j about 2 milrs distant lrom either. This is a tine piece of farm land and desirable property. Tract No. 3, containing about 285 acres. j>_ situated about 1 mile of Batesbnrg and 1 miie ol Hiberaia. has on the place a fine Grist Mill, aud is hue farm laud and is de- j sirable property, such is seldom put on the market and is now offered only tor partition. Will be sold at Ltesvil'e, Tuesday, December 1st, 1896 Either tract will be cut if desired. Come aud see the land be- -?fore the sale. Terms-One third Cosh, balance one and two years. ^ Parties owing said estate mtist make pay- ^jj ment, those holding claims, present them properly attested. rn J. P BOD E. Executors: B M B >DIE. li. N. BOlIE. Aug. 12, 1890 ?lm Bids Invited. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY T Messrs. E. 13. lioof and G. M. Har- p , ! mm. committee appointed by the Town | Council, for whitewashing the shade trees P l along the pavements of the town. The p committee reserve the right, to reject any . i and all bids For further information call rrjl i on the committee. . I " TAirv rv?T*vpTT. I i> " oraer iu ?? v*./v ^ LEXINGTON. ~ Aug. 12 -ti I I BARBECUE. I ?... ; TT7"E WILL FURNISH A FIRST' \' VV class barbecue ami refreshments, at ; j the residence of Mr Peter W. Sbs?U. one ' | mil; east of Mt. Hebron church, ou Satur- | ? a ! day the 20 th day of August. E% crybody j n j cordially invited to atierd. Charges lor jsjj j dinner 35 and 25 cents. Good order and a tor ! pleasant ticiej guarantee 1 to a 1 I ( ,. S A CARTFR, j HENRY BUFF, j [,0' Aug 12-3 v41 |15t | DR. E. J. ETIIEIiEOliE, |S I C SURGEON DENTIST, Jul LEESYILLE, S. C. Office next door below post eifi:e. Always on hand. ju \ aug 12?6m 2 ?????J?| ! LIKE MM ' ;en Succesfal! tening is Unsurpassed, the Sale of \ I MD BOUTS. SILKS. in years and we have many desiratire ]ine of 27 and 32 inch rard, now at 49 cents. ns. Linens. | - '1. J .1 - 1 j* 3ng, sug.iuy souea, ai a Dargam. MATTIITG-. " IOES. $3.50; Genuine Russia Calf, Goodies' and Misses' Oxfords for d toes, cloth tops and M SALE. *1 renovate our Clothing and Shoe our entire stock of Clothing trices. UGH'S A, H. C. A FOR COLUMBIA NT REALIZED!! * sh tbe new housekeeper everything she y, G'assware, Tmvrure, Lamps, Bedding, A i. Just come and call lor what j ou want. A can do. m My $3 carriages is something nice and 4 J formerly sold for $8.60. doz Toil iet Sets, 10 pieces, from $3.50 to $6 No. 40? 3 piece Oak Suite $15. 25x30 glass No. 212, Popular, 3 pieces $10. Very nice y friends and customers appreciate. I nc-s by selling the quantity and not the le of Sewing Machines, HULL, a, S. C. c| PROGU^I ON. | STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EXECUTIVE CHAMBIK. TTHEREAS INFORMATION HAS -.-w r V been received at this Department at on the thirteenth dav ol July A. D. d 9G tbe Saw Mill and Machinery of C. S. 9 n( T,/.Tirnfnn Artnnt? Wf-rfi dpn? 1 rtiwutno, v* ~ -V? toyed by fire, and there being reason to lieve that the said burning was an act or rendiarism, NOW. ThERFFOBE, I, John Gary rans. Governor of the S'ate of Sonth .rolma. in order that jastice may be ins and the majesty of th? law vindicated, hereby offer a reward of Fif'y jllars tor the apprehension and convic?n of the person or persons committing id act of incendiarism. ' TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mv hand and [seal.] caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, at Coluo bia, this sixth day of August A. D. 1896, and in * the one hundred and twentyfirst year of the Independence of ihe United States of America. john gary evans. the Governor: D. H. TOMPKINS, Secretary of State I a 39. BARBECUE. WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS B.irbecne and Refreshments at Quftttleum's mill, on the 22d day oi August. 1 speikers and candidates will be there, jsic will be furnished by the brass band me one. come all, and eDjoy a good le. Piace three miles south of Leesville. M. C. HALLMAN. *.ng 1*2?2w40 BARBECUE. j WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLA8S Barbecue and Refreshments, at Mr. nl P. Ctark'sf on the 2'Jth of Augnst. eakers and candidates will be there, isic will be furnished by the brass band. me ana enjoy yuurarivea. n^o mu^ Its south of Lexington C. H. M. C. HALLMAN. i.ug ?2?3w41 he State of South Carolina, * COUNTY OF LEX IXG TON. By 0. E. Leaphart, Probate Judge. TTHEREAS, D. M. Croeson. made suit V to rae, to grant him Letters of Adnistration o! the Estate of and <ffects of tinny and D<.mpsey Caughman, desed: Thise are, therefore, to cite and admonail and singular the kindred and credis of the s;dd Ectfcany and Dtropsey jghman, deceased, that they be and apr before n:e. in the court ot probate, to held at Lexington, C. H., S. C., on the h August next, after publication hereof, 1 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, 11} thev have why the said Administrai should not be granted, liven under ray hand, this 29th day of v Anno Doaiini. 1896. C. E. LEaPHART, [L.S.] Jnd^e of Probate. L. C. Published on 29th day of J uly, 1896, he Lexington Dispatch. ^ w38 V