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The Lexington IHspatt h Burned April 25th; rebuilt July 19, 1894. G. M. RAHMAN, Hcit^i udu Publisher LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY. JCLY 13, 1898. FAIR FLAYOne of the cardinal principles of the Reform Movement is the reduc tion of offices, and another is the efficiency and honesty of the officers: but if we are to believe the repoits which come to us from the campaign meetings so far held, one would suppose that we had in this State the most rotten and inefficient set of officers to be found anywhere in this world and that intelligent and honest men have apparently forgotten that they are intelligent and honest in this unseemly scramble for office. They certainly have had no regard for the sacredness of the reputation of others in their unholy effort to pull down that which cost the labor of years to build up and jealous watchfulness to sustain The most silly and the most nonsensical charges have been made during the present campaign that should cause intelligence to blush for shame and honor to weep in disgrace. We are taking no man's side at present in the race for office; but justice, to our mind demands that this campaign of abuse cease and cease at once. Governor Ellerbe has undoubtedly had a very perplexing and annoying time since he has been Governor. His path, while not devoid of roses, has been filled with thorns and thistle. The large number of vacancies which have occurred during his term, and which he had to fill by appointment, is the chief ground of complaint against him and this has been seized upon by his opponents to unjustly inflame the minds of the friends of the disappointed applicants against him. No other Gov ercor in our recollection has bad a similar experience. He has been eharged with deals in making ap- j pointments with a view of strengthening his political fences. A little consideration on the part of the peo pie will clearly show tbe lalsity oi this charge. For every appoint there were at least a dozen applicant?, in some instance many more, all of whom were strongly endorsed. In making the appointment he gave the claims of each applicant due consideration before arriving at a decision, and when the name of the fortunate one was announced he made one friend and eleven enemies, to say nothing of those among their friends and sympathizers. And it has been the same with all the appointments he has been called upon to make. It is silly to say that the Governor has favored the Conservatives to the neglect of Reformers in making appointments to ensure his re-election by controlling the vote of the former faction. The Reformers outnumber the Conservatives at least two to one, and if the Governor was the unscrupulous and designing politician his enemies claim him to be, dosen't common sense teach that he would seek an alliance with that faction which can give him the most votes, especially so when his inclination and sympathies are with the larger faction. The whole truth of the matter is that Governor Ellerbe's record has been so pure and unsullied and unselfish that even his enemies, after turning the penetrating searchlight of investigation upon his administration, could find no spot upon which to lay the finger of condemnation and in order to crack the party, were compelled to resort to the trumped up and unsupported charge of deals and trades in making appointments. By his patriotic course in dealing with public questions he has won his way into the confidence of the people and they will endorse him at the polls. The President has determined to promote Acting Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley in recognition of their brilliant services in the destruction of the Spanish naval fleet, but is as yet undecided as to the extent of the promotion. From the reports we are decidedly of the opinion that Schley and his brave men are entitled to all the honor and the glory for the destruction of Cervera's fleet, and they should consequently receive all the praise and credit for having done so. It was Schley and his men who ran Cervera into Santiago harbor. It was Schley who sent tne weicomeu mes- | sage to bis government: -I have j got them and they will never get j home." Il was Schley w ho guarded j the entrance of the harbor to prevent I the escape of the Spanish. It was I the eagle eye of Schley who first ! discovered the bold and daring dash j of Cervera, and it was Schley and ; his men who gave chase and com- ; pletely annihilated the Spanish fleet, j Let us do exact justice to all by giv- ! ing honor to whom honor is due and j Schley will therefore, receive all the j praise of a grateful and an admiiing | people. Batesburg Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The refreshing rains of the past | week has infused new spirits in our \ people, and bright and cheerful j facee have taken the place of frowns | and grumbling. We were very dry r> o v * and things looked gloomy. Old corn has lost some and cotton is not as large as it would have been, though a full crop of the latter can still be made with favorable seasons j in the future. The potato crop Las been more generally retarded in our section than anything else, but we are hopeful that we may yet make a fairciop. Gardens generally have been well nigh destroyed by the intense heat. The range of the thermometer has made us sympathize more than ever with the army that is invading j Cuba, but this morning it is breezy ! and" delightful, and to all appearances the farmers will have sunshine j and dry weather to finish their work. Our community has been saddened recently by the deaths of Mrs. M. W. Cullum and Mr. J. A. Andrew. The former died two weeks ago. She was formerly of Abbeville but has been a resident of our town for some time. She was married to Mr. Cullum only a few months ago, but the relentless reaper came and bore her away from family, friends and loved ones generally, and she quietly rests in our city of the dead. Mr. J. A. Andrew, who died last Tuesday, was from Tuccoa. Ga. He had been with us for several years however, and was an exemplary citizen. His funeral at the Methodist church, was participated in by Revs. T. G. Herbert, D. D. Dantzler and A. C. AVilkins. A living wife and three small children now have a mournful interest in the last resting place, where lie the sleepers await ing His coming. A series of interesting meetings has just closed at the Methodist church. The preaching was by our former townsman, Rev. J. M. Steadman. That consecrated and brilliant servant of the Master, is always welcomed back to our town, and his companions of the school days of not long ago, feel a just pride that Marcellus is doing such noble work in the vineyard of the Lord. May the spirit continue with him. is the sincere wish of all. The school trustees have not yet elected teachers for our school, but a meeting of the board has been called for this evening, and probably the election may come off. Quite a number of application have been filed, all j from instructors who no doubt would i do credit to our school and town, j should they be the ones selected. Prof. Daniel is now here winding i up his afiairs before the session of | Clemson College opens, where he j goes to accept a chair in the faculty ; of that institution. Prof. Sanders j has accepted the position of Supt. of j the school at "Williston, so it would j appear that Batesburg is not a good \ place to retire into obscurity, and we i could extend the list of professors in prominent institutions of learning in various places that were taken from Batesburg schools did time and space favor us. Dr. M. U. Boatwright has succeeded Mrs. Perry as host at the Batesburg Hotel and the reputation of that celebrated resort will doubt less be kept up to the high standard that it has enjoyed before he assumed control. The Town election comes of next Monday and the material for the official positions is being discussed by our people. "We always have good j officers and feel no apprehension as ! to those in the future. I notice the candidates are comiug ] before the dear people and as yet we i have no place in the picture, but our ; box can be counted upon to vote for i good men, and all will receive fair j treatment at the hands of our j citizens. The melon crop is not a success and j disappontment has taken the place of bright expectations in that source of anticipated profit. It is to be regretted very much, as so many had planted and went to considerable expense to raise the lucious melon. Several of our young men who has been off to college have returned, among them, Peyton Hartley and .James Fox from Richmond College, L. L. Harden and George Bates from Wofford, and others I do not recall among the gents. Misses Ray and Mary Cooner from Greenville, Miss j Amanda Rawl from Rock Hill and 1 Miss Eva Cooner, who has been ! teaching at Summerville, are home on vacation. Big barbecue here on 30th July, be sure and come and see all the candidates and others. vyv;i;u:?iuuui. July 11, 1S(J8. Items from Billy Felix. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Wheat has been harvested and the i }ield has been entirely satisfactory: i after which it has been carried to the j manufacturer. The honey has been taken from the hives. Blackberries are ripe and now its pies. The rain falls in abundance and in copious showers, refreshing the j field of crops and reviving the flow- j m 11 Whv WomcnCan^^^^^^i^ Sleep." r.WJ * ' The highly organized, |L finely-strung nervous /// V \\ . j,;> system of women sub- '?'* jeets them to terrors of nervous apprehension which no man can ever appreciate. The peace of mind, the menial poise and calmness under difficulties, which is necessary for happy womanhood is only possible when the sensitive feminine organism is in a perfectly healthy condition. If there beany weakness or derangement in this respect no remedy in the world so completely restores womanly health, nervous vigor and capability as the wonderful " Favorite Prescription'' invented by I)r R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buffalo. N. V. It purifies, heals and strengthens; insures functional regularity; provides physical reinforcement and sustaining power at periods of special weakness and depression. It is the only medicine which makes the coming of baby safe and comparatively easy. In a personal letter to I)r. I'icrce, Mrs. Marguerite Collin, of Cutler, Aigoina Co., Out., says: " I was a sufferer and was aired by Dr. Pierce's wonderful medicine. When I commenced the medicine I could neither eat nor sleep. My hands and feet were constantly cold; I had a wasting, troublesome drain for three month* \ud my monthly periods were never regular. I took Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and it cured me. I feel well. I thank the World's Dispensary Medical Association." ( era. Crops are looking fine and the vield will be great. A series of meetings is being held at this place. Pastor Rivers is assisted by the Rev. S. J. Riddle, who ! are greeted with large and appreciative audiences. "We pray, and trust that much good may be accomplished for the Master and may be for the good of men and the glory of God. The Sunday school convention meets on Friday before the fourth Sunday in this month with the Baptist church at Lexington C. H., at 10 o'clock a. m. We want all the Sunday schools in this association represented. Each school is entitled to three delegates regardless of number. Hoping that the road to success of the candidates will still increase by the continual fiow of the 3's, and sue cess to the Dispatch, I am July 11, 1898. Billy Felix. Notes from Around Arthurs. To the Editor of the Dispatch. Crops are looking fine now since the refreshing showers. Peaches, apples and watermelons are now enjoyed. Mr. W. P. Steel of Lexington, has a flourishing singing school at St. David's church, and says he enjoys the peaches, apples and watermelons, and also enjoys seeing the young folks "court", even though his lot is cast. He meets his school the first Saturday and Sunday in each month and does all in his power to gi^e satisfaction to his pupils. We are sorry to state that Mr. Kate Lever has been ill for some time with typhoid fever. Miss Arie Leaphart of Pine Ridge, is visiting at Mr. Jesse M. Roof's. ATaccrc "Rovnnrvl T?r>nf A. Tj_ mer aud others have gone toXewton, X. C., where they will attend school. There will be communion services at St. David's church the fourth Sunday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. E Livingston. Faire. j Chinquepin Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch. At last the drought has been broken, fine rains have been falling the last few days, corn and cotton is now looking fresh and green. Corn is small but has a good color and is shooting and silking nicely. Mr. M. R. Gunter, living near here, lost two very fine mules and a calf by a stroke of lightning last Wednesday, which struck his barn but it did not burn. Mr. Gunter is a thriving farmer, and he has the entire sympathy of the community in sustaining so heavy a loss, and no doubt they will contribute liberally to replace his stock. There has been two very large rattlesnakes killed near here last week, each one Laving ten rattles and a button. Several car loads of watermelons passed over this railroad up to the Southern, thence on to northern markets. They are small and very few ripe as yet in our immediate community. Gardens generally, are almost a total failure. Samaria, S. C. W. W. Notice to School Trustees. The County Board of Education has decided that the free public schools of Lexington county, for the scholastic year, commencing July 1, 1898, and ending June 30,1899, shall open on the first Monday in November, 1898. All balances carried forward from last scholastic year may be used this summer. By order County Board of Ed. JuLm D. Farr, Clerk of Board. Lexington, S. C., Julv 11, 181'S. Look! A Stitch in Tine Saves nine. Hughes' Tor.ic (new improved, taste pleasant), taken in early Spring ami Fall prtvcuts CLills, Deugue ana Maluti-U Fevers. Aets on the liver, torns up ili system, ltetter than Quinine, (in trail teed, try it. At druggists. 5Uc. and $l.U k This a Story of Horror. j It Pluv/s Hew Thoroughly Cpuin Has j Faid for Dastardly Blowing Up of the Maine. Kingston, J*., July <S ?The vessels which composed Admiral Cervera's squadron, converted into wrecked camel houses, are littering the Cuban coast, and the scenes of desolation, ruin, horror and death bailie description. At the entrance of the harbor of Santiago lies Itenia Mercedes, sunk at night on July & "Westward, five ! miles fro^Rhe haibor, is a torpedo { boat destroyer, stuck fast in the ! rocks, close in shore and battered by ! the surf. Rocks jutting out of the j water just in front of where she lies , I hide her huli from view. Her davits I and the top of her conning tower i alone marks her resting place. Visible from the sea, a few miles further, in an inlet embraced by two mighty arms of black rocks that extend half a mile into the sea, are the remains of the twin cruisers Infanta Maria Teresa and Almirante Oquendo, formerly the pride of the Spanish navy. THE VIZCAYA. On beyond lies the Vizcaya, a mass of ruins, and 42 miles away from Santiago the Cristobal Colon lies helpless on her sides, with her smokestack under water. - T f__ i_ xr..:. ti i J.lie luiuuia Jiaria jlcicsu auu iuc Almirante OqueDdo stand upright, stuck fast on the rocky shoals. All that is left of them is their outer hulls, the heavy armor defying total annihilation. Iuside of them the work of destruction is complete. Their boilers, engines, bunkers and magazines have been blown into unrecogizable masses of twisted, melted iron. Exploded shells, burned rifles and revolvers, pieces of yellow brass work and gold and silver coin, melted by the intense heat, are strewn all over the remains of the once proud armored cruisers, whose protective decks only stand in places. THE HORROR OF IT. But the most ghastly, horrible sight in those sileut steel coffins are the mangled, scarred and charred bodies of hundreds of brave sailors, sacrificed for their country. Buzzards are feeding off the dead and others are hovering over the decks. GRUESOME INDEED. On the beach other flocks of vultures sit in waiting for the sea to give up its dead. Every tide adds to the tale of horror, washing up such objects, for instance, a sleeve enclosing a wasted arm, other portions of human bodies, gnawed by sharks and countless relics of the battle. WE BURY THEIR DEAD. Attention has been given to the burial of the dead of the enemy, and over 100 bodies taken from the ships or washed ashore have been interred upon the beach, by Bear Admiral Sampson's orders. Those which now remain are either almost totally consumed by fire, charred beyond recognition or lie in the depths of the sea. These form the food of the buzzards who keep constant vigil about the wrecks. The buried remains lie in a confused mass, unnumbered and unnamed, in a huge pit dug in the sandy beach where the vessels went ashore. A rude wooden cross from the wreckage alone marks the grave, the grave over which Spain may well mourn. Sunday School Convention. The next meeting of the convention will be held with the Lexington C. H , Baptist church, on Friday before the fourth Sunday in July, 1898, at 10 o'clock a. m. Program. 10.30?Devotional exercises and organization. 10.30 to 11?Address of welcome by the pastor of the church; response by H. M. Fallaw. 11 to 12?Convention sermon by C. B. Avery. 12 to 1?Recess. I to 2?First query: How can we arouse indifferent church members to a greafer interest in Sunday school work? Opened by L. W. Redd: alternate, E D. Gunter. 2 to 3?Second query: How can we best cultivate the missionary spirit in our children? Opened by James Hite; alternate, C. H. Corbitt. Miscellaneous business. Saturday. 10.30?Devotional exercises. 10 30 to 11?Third query: Is there not a lack of interest in Sunday school work on the part of the pastors of our churches ? Opened by J. T. Sawyer; alternate, Lee N. Fallaw. II to 12?Sermon by T. F. Rivers; alternate, M. J. Kyzer. 12 to 1?Fourth query: The ne :j.? _ f t :i? cessibj ui i <x LLi iijr vypcucu with a paper by Miss Florence Cullum; alternate, Miss Lizzie Langford. 2 to d?Fifth query: How does idolatry compare now to olden times ? Opened by D. J. Knotts'; alternate, Joab Edwards. Miscellaneous business. Adjourn. Sunday. Meet at 10 o'clock: Devotional exprrMSP 10H0 10:110 tn 11 ? A mnOpI Sunday school Supt., Joab Kdwards; Teacher of senior class, J. G. Fallaw: j Advanced class, S. J. Riddh: Inter- i mediate class, Miss Clara Johnson: j Primary class, Miss Maud Hicks: Secretary, W. L. Brooker. 11 to 12?Charity sermon by N. A. Hemriek. I Sheriff's Sales, i 1>V V WW. (I1'AT;X 1 XF(TT!ON j ) lodged in 111 \ office 1 have levied upon i mid Will sell at public outcry, to t! e high- ! rst Iti.ld. r f>r cast,, before the cot rt house door in Lexington. S (' . on t;.e fir.-d Monday in Villus' n> xt. during the legal hours j ot sale, the following property, to wit: All that tract ot laud, situated in Hlack . ('reek Township ronnty ot Lexington and i State of South (Carolina, containing five hundred (o'X)) ai res, more or less, and I bounded by lands of James 1) Jones, Iiobert Miller. Vary Day and J. K. Day. Said property was assessed in the name J. Ktlly Day et. al., and is being sold lor taxes. T. II CAUCtHM VN, S. L C. [i>] July 11, lb'js 2wj7. i By VIRIUE OF A TAX EXECUTION | lodged iti n:y hands, I have levied j upon and will so!! at public outcrv, to the highest bidder for cash, before the court house door at Lexiugton, S. C., on the first Moi d iy in August next, during the legal hours of sale, the following property, j to wit. All that lot ol land, situate in the town of White Rock, county of Lexington and State of South Carolina, bounded on the north by Wilson street, west by Depot j street, south by lot of D. T. Barr and east by lot 8 ol Block B. This property was ! assessed in the name of Dr. J. E. Lee, j I and is being sold tor taxes. T. H. CAUGHMAN. S. L, C. [r.s] July 11, lS'JS -2w.'l7. By virtue of a tax execution lodged in niyotfice, I have levied upon and will sell at public outcry, to the big! j est bidder for cash, belore the court house door at Lex ngton, S. C.. on the first Monday in Augrst next, during the legal hours j of sale, the following property, to wit: All that lot of land 25xlt)0 feet, situated j in the town of Irmo. county of Lexington and State of South Carolina, bounded by I Woodrow street. S. S. Metz, and others. I Slid property is assessed in the name of Wash Hall, and is being sold lor taxes. T. H. OAUGHMAN, S. L C. [ls] July 11. 18D8-2w 37. By virtue of a tax execution lodged in my office. I have levied upon * and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder lor cash, b-jfore the court house door at Lexingtou. S. C.. on the tirst Monday in August next, during the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit: All that tract of land, situated in Boiling Springs Township. courty ol L xingtor a d Suite of Siuth Cirolina, containing live hundred [500] acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of G. S. Hook, L J. Shealy, G. C. Clark and others. Said property was assessed in the name of Mis. Mary Clark, and is being sold for tiix6s ' T. H. CAUGHMAN, S. L. C. [ls] July 11, 1898.-2w37. Sale of Personal Property The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LEXINGTON. TTNDER AND BY AUTHORITY OF an order granted by Hon. 0. E. Leaphart, Judge of Probate for said State and connty, on tbe 12th day of July. 1898: I will proceed to sell at Bitesburg, in State and county aforesaid, in lront of store house lately occupied by Mrs. Mattie J. Cullum, di ceased, on the 29th day ol July. 1898. at 11) o'clock a. m , the personal property ol Mrs. Mattie J. Galium, deceased, to wit: Two mule*, stock of goods, millinery, Sr ho iseh( 11 furnituie, kitchen furniture, cooking utensils and other articles of personalty. TERMS OF SALE -Cash. H. Y. SIMMuNS. Administrator. 12th July. 18M?3w37. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A NO. 1 B\R becue and refreshments at Leesville on County Campaign Day. August in.h. 1898. Congressional and County candidates will he present aud music, and base ball will be provided lor the amusement of the peopie Everybody is invited and should attend if they wish to spend a pleasant day. P. D. HARMAN. W. T. JOHNS. 4w3Spd. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST clfi.ss barbecue and refreshments at B.itesburg, S. C , July 30th. Candidates of Lexington county and also of Salud i county will be on lnnd to address the people. Come one, come all, everything will be iu first class order for that day. R. E. TAYLOR. J. T. DURST. July 11?3w37. Barbecue, ON CAMPAIGN DAY, AUGUST 12. at C K Risb's. I will furnish a tirst class barbecue A stand for the speakers, a platform and music lor the*danccrs. Everybody invited. Charge for dinner reasonable. W. A. RISH. July 7, 1C98.?5w39. NOTICE. A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE J\_ Eftate of D. P. Shealy, deceased, are required to pay the same on or before the 15tn day of August, 1898, and those hold ing claims against said estate wi l present them, duly attested to SAMUEL F. SHEALY, Admr. I i V. , vu.j ? v, avv? v.. Notice. 4 LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO MRS. jTY. Mattie J. Cullum, deceased, are called on to pay the same forthwith; those having claims against said Estate will present the same, duly attested, to H. Y. SIMMONS, Administrator. Grey Cou:t, S. C , July 12, 18Jd.? 3w37. I I MIL1TARV ACADE1IV. Office of Chairman Board of Visitors. Charleston, S. C., July 1, 1898. One vacancy exists in beneficiary Cadetsbip for Lexington County, in the South Carolina Military Academy. Blank applic itions for permit to enter competitive examination. with sheet giving necessary information, can be obtained from the County Superintendent of Eduction. Ad applications must be in the hands of the Chairman by the first day of August. I C S. GADSDEN. Chairman Board of Visitors. 3w*86. Final Discharge. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL 1.1 persons interested. that I will apply to the Hon C. E Leaphart, Judge of Prohate for Lexington connty, S. C., on the 23th day of July, IS'JS, at II o'clock a. 111 , for a final discharge as Executor of the Estate of Miss H K. Simmons. SIMEON CORLEY. Executor. Jnn 21, 5w30. VIRGINIA COLLEGT l FOE YOUNG LADIES, ROANOKE, VA, Opens September H. 189^. One of the J leading Schools tor Yonng Ladies in the ! South. Magnificent buildings, all modern improvements Campus ten acres Grand mountain scenery in the Valley of Virginia, famed tor beilta. European and American teachers. Fuil course. Superior advantages in art and Music. Students from twenty-five States. For catalogues address the President. MATT IE. P. HARRIS. Roanoke, Ya, Ari Irishr ? A pood stor tf 'ie^eens<) K?y\ PA?> 111Tia ^iat'ie'ia^11 l / LLA morn'n^- Ho\ V Vw UK marvelous curt 4J y stipation and li' FOR G. M. ii Aim AN AN OLE? AtiRICO.TURAIj AMI isix i>i:i*a A Bfricul I Moclin Literary, ^firBcst c?jnipi e<l College in the South. IIEN June mimin/ THE AIOST Stock of fa "SVe Lave Thrown Open Our Dooi Spring Selections from the I Dress Good. i AV~?I Tv...? ? uaae lttLiuv lYCttvc n uui jL/itrss Goods worth 35 and -10c, our price, 25c 100 Dress Patterns in Wool Dress Gooe s, at 50 Dress Patterns in Wool Dress Goods, at $5.9? Dress Patterns from $15 to $25 Siul siriiimii 100 Calico and Cambric Wrappers 40c 100 Calico and Camoiic Wrappers, 08c A new line of Cambric Underwear ? r consisting 01 SKIRTS, CHEMISES, DRAWERS, GOWNS, CORSET COVERS, ETC SILKS. CLOTH] 50 Silk Wais:i Patterns in the nev plaids, one of a kind. We carry the different weaves o Regatta SLk, every yard guaran teed. Our spring stock of Clothing i; now complete?new desigus, nev patterns. 100 Fine Cassimere Suits at $5 00. 100 Fine Cassitnere Suits at $0.00. A complete line of French Worstei at $10.00 suit. .1 Wai Ladies wear our 81 00 Oxfords, : black Persian kid, circle foxed, s A large stock from whi I l. mm COLUMI September. 22 SHIP ?01 Southern CZHZ-A-ieX-Ei nTimiTniTn nnurr KMIJKJ\iS iSi/iYl References: MIXEHS-MEKC AXY WHOLES FOR THE SHIPMES FRUITS, GRAPE IVRITE FOR PRICES March 10. lSDS-tf Barbecue. TT7E WILL FURNISH A FIRST VV class barbecue and refreshments on Saturday, July 1*J, at Capt. Wade A. Lorick's old home, about a mile from Iirno. Speaking, music, dancing and a good dinner insured. Candidates ami everybody invited. E. A. IORICK, H. A. LOltlCK. June 15.?5w35. Land for Sale. TT/-E OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE \r the following laud: Home tract, 225 acres, about two horse farm opened. On the place is fiue water Dower with dam already built. It has two settlement*, Rood fanning lauds. Tract No. 2 ?l'J7 acres about 110 acres woods land with new dwelling and necessary out buildings; open land enough lor two horses. Tract No. 3?179 acres, all timber and well watered. The above land is lorattd about two miles from Swansea. Terms reasonable. Applv to eitLer SAM I,. 1IA HS1-.V. .1. ZKB Hurm Swansea, S C. April 21, 189b?tt nan's Joke. y is told of an Irishman, who said much relieved of constipation by lis ^ndTonic Pellets. ow a complete avocation every vever much of a joke, it is a most ' for all forms of biliousness, con verirouDich. 25 cents. 1 VLi: 15 V I) J. E. KAUFMANX. ioN MECHAMCAL COLLEGE KTMENTS. Clu'inical, Military. 4 ."?(i Students. S?-in1 for illustrated catalogue liV IS. HAHTZOG, Clemson College, S. 0. ilpiii! tUGirs ' COMPLETE $ in ilie Soil rs and Ask the Public to Inspect Our jooms of Europe and America. Black lii 11. 25 pieces Fancy Mohair Dress Goods for skirts, at G^c. . 25 pieces all wool Serges, 25c. 10 pieces extra wide Fancy Mo> hair, 25c. All the latest weaves in Cashmere, 5 Tatnise, Silk Warp Henriettas, Cret pons and Grenadines. Wm DEPARTMENT. Ladies' Shirt Waists in Gingham . Lawn and Percale. A new liDe of Ladies' Ready Made . Skirts. j White goods in Lawns, Nainsook, English Long Cloth, etc. 1 case White Spreads at 40c. 1 case \\ lute Spreads at She. JUST RECEIVED, our spring stock of Mattings, new crop, popular prices. See our line. Mi AND HATS. f A new line of Dress Suits for evening wear. ^ 50 Negligee Shirts without collars, the fashionable garment for this 3 season of the year, 50c. each. f Laundried Negligee Shirts at $1.00. Finer goods at $1.25 and $1.50. Spring shapes in Hats now ready. ] John B. Stetson's and other celebrated makers. r Issue. made with military heels, cloth tops ilso in brown and chocolate shades. ch to make your selection. 1UGH & CO., HA, S. C. ]R FRUIT TO TTw i i 4 STOIT, S. C.? ' DAY OF SALE. illANTS BAXK, ALE DEALER in this City. ITS AID CRATES ;t of all kinds of S and BERRIES. | DR. CIIAS. r. STANLEY, Surgeon Dentist, l M?iin .St., Over Messrs. Stantley Bros'. China Store. (Y. M. C. A. Building.) COLU3IBIA, S. C. I Januarv 10?lv. FIRST CLASS ROLLER MILL; NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, i TT^E ARE PUTTING IN A COMV T pletc Roller Flour Mill, at Lewiedt.le, 1 S. C., of the tLe latest design, lor the I mannlac'uring of the best ilonr obtainable, j and are sure that we can give perfect salisI faction in every respect, as we have all Dew i I m.ici iuery ol the best make. Will be 1 j ready for work on or before the tirst of { j Julv, ltS9S. Correspondence solicited. P. IIALL A BROS, Lewiedale, S. C. June 1, 1893?3m * 11 ROAD Til OFFICE. Wt-ar) pilgrims will bo permitted to travel this quiet road at the low late of $3 for the tound trip, to be paid uualter- | ibly in advance. No money, no travel. FOE CONGRESS. CONGRESSMAN J. Wm. STOKES is hereby ant on need as a candidate for re- ' electit u to Congress from this, the Seventh Diatriet tn tlic afifinn thp Df-ni. ocratic primary. I hereby anuonnce myself a candidate for Representative in Congress from the Seventh Congressional District, subject to ^ the primary rules. Verv sincerely. THOMAS F. BRANTLEY. FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. < Being better fitted by two year's experience in the Legi.-l itu re, I). F. EFIRD is hereby announc* d a candidate for re-elec- i lion, subject to the action of the Demo- j cratic primary. j( I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives in the ensuing primary election, and pledge myself to abide the result of said election. W. H. SHARPE. E. I. ASBILL is hereby announced a candidate for the Legislature and ispledged to abide the result of the Demociatic primary. FOR TREASURER. ^ The many friends of M. CURTIS HALLMAN hereby announce him a candidate for County Treasurer for Lexington Connty and pledge him to support the nominees ot Democratic primaries. Many Voters. The many friends of J. S. DERRICK, knowing bis ability as a lorrner officer, hereby anuonnce him for the office of County Treasurer and ask the support of every lover of the Lost Cause. We pledgo him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. The man j friends of J. E B. McCARTHA, knovinchim to be competent and industrious, hereby announce him asacandidate for appointment to the office of uonnty Treasurer ana pieage mm iu support the nominees of the Democratic primary. Having efficiently and acceptably discharged the duties ol Connty Treasurer, g the friends of E. L. WINGAIID announce .1 him a candidate for re-appointment, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. A Knowing the ability of G. A. DERRICK to till the office of County Auditor, we hereby announce him as a candidate and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Friends. Knowing the ability of MARION D. HARM AN. his many friends from Broad ltiver Township, hereby annonnce him as a candidate lor re-election as Auditor, the duties of which rffiee he has so faithfully perlormed, subject to the action of the prin ary. PAUL E. HUTTO. of Swansea, is hereby announced as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, and is pledged to abide the result cf the primary election. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE. The many friends of GEORGE 8. DRAFTS hereby annonnce him a candidate for Probate Judge for Lexington coujty, and pledge him to support the nominees of the Democratic primaries. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. L. J. LANGFORD is hereby announced for re-election as County Supervisor and is pledged to abide the result of the primary. Mb. H. E. DRAFTS is hereby announced a candidate for the office of Supervisor and is pledged to abide the resnlt of the Democratic primary. Many Voters. The friends of Mr. JOHN W. FRY, knowing his worth and ability to fill the office of County Supervisor, hereby annonnce him as a candidate for said position and pledge him to abide the resnlt of the primary election. Knowing the ability and faithfulness of Mr. MARION DERRICK, we hereby announce him as a candidate for the office of Connty Supervisor of Lexington connty, and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary election. Many Friends. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. Seventeen years diligent study, faithfal work and experience in the school room, eminently qualifies Mb. J. E. RAWL KYZER to fill the position of County Superintendent of Education for Lexington Countv. We therefore, nominate him as a candidate for that position and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Friends. Knowing the competency of DR. C. E. LEA1 HART for the position and appreciating the interest which he has always shown in the education of the masses, we hereby nominate him as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of j Edncation, and pledge him to abide the ' result of the primary election. Many Friends. Familiarty with the working of the school room and college, first as student and after graduation, several years experience as a teacher, gives Prof. W. D. DENT a knowledge emminently qualifying him to successfully discharge the dutiei of County Superintendent of Education. He is, therefore respectfully presented to the voters of Lexington county as a candidate for this office subject to the result of the primary, by his FRIENDS. FOR MAGISTRATE. The constituents of J. M. SHEAL1* take pleasure in evidencing their appreciation of his services bv submitting him for reelection to the office of Magistrate. Having given general satisfaction, the friends of ISAIAH HALLMAN annonnce hioi for re-flection as Magistrate for Black Creek and Boiling Springs townships and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic priii ary. Knowing the ability of MAJOR J. H. KOON and the efficiency proven during his term of office as Magistrate, his friends announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for Congaree Township and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic Party. Friends. The many friends of Mb. GEORGE W. WILLIAMS hereby announce him as a candidate for Magistrate in the npper district of the townships of the Fork, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Knowing that Mb S 0. K AMINER is I fully competent to discharge the duties of [ Magistrate, and that, if elected, would fi'l the office with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people, we annonnce him as a candidate and ask the consideration of the voters of Lexington and Hollow Creek townships. We pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Friends. Mr. GEORGE SAWYER, the present incumbent, is respectfully announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of Magistrate for the Second Magisterial Disamlwa/tin/v tbn /au-ncViino a# t CI J it runnm iii^tuvv""uouij/ov/i xicaiu^vvu and Hollow Creek. He is pledged to support the nominees of the Democratic primary. A Friend. We hereby present the name of U. W. JEFCOAT as a candidate for Magistrate for the townships of Sandy Run and Bull Swamp, subject to the Democratic primary. Many Friends. Barbecue. I WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS barbecue and refreshments at Midway School Hoase. three miles from Lexington, on Augn-t 13. Candidates are cordially in vited. Dancing for the young folk and a pleasant day is promised to all who attend. JUSTUS WINGARD. July I?4w39.