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The Lexington Dispatch Burned April 25th; rebuilt Juh 19,1894. G. M. HARM AN. IV i tor and Publ shei ~P LEXINGTON, 8. 0.. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 17. 1S98. THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN. Last week was a red letter one for barbecues in this county and there were many homicides in the ranks of the bog and bheep communities. | The first barbecue was that at Leesville given by Johns & Harman, I ^ on county campaign day last Wed nesday. There was a large crowd of electors, ladies and minors, who were enticed to leave their homes by the promise of a day of pleasure and enjoyment. The candidates were out in full force hunting for votes and were active in search of them. Captain A. P. West, the nestor of pure and unadulterated Democracy - in that section of the county, was the master of ceremonies and happily introduced the candidates. W. H. Sharpe, Esq , candidate for the Legislature, was the first speaker to appear before the people, lie opened his remaiks by pleasantly telling an anecdote and then clearly stated his views on the questions of public interest. He said that while he did not wish to antagonize Clem son and Winthrop colleges, yet he was of the opinion that the appro priations for these two institutions were much too large and they should be reduced. He thought that a larger sum of money should be appropriated to the free common schools so as to improve their efficiency and make them more useful He favored the old county government system, because it was not near so cumbersome and less expensive and promised that should he be elected to the Legislature he would use his best endeavors to reduce ex J J.1 1 i-U ? 4.^ penses ana mus www mc wia He favors bi-annual sessions of the General Assembly. The above is about his platform briefly stated. J. Brooks Wingard, candidate for the House, was then introduced and opened by saying that he was happy to meet the people of Leesville. That he was untried, but felt and knew that he was competent to meet the emergencies which might be demanded of him in the performance of his duties as Representative. He stated that the sum in round num bers of $175,000 by the State to maintain her Ave institutions of higher education as follows: Clemson, Winlhrop, the South Carolina, the Citadel and the Colored Normal College at Orangeburg. These fig ures were excessive and startling. He thought it was wisdom on the part of the State to provide higher institutions of learning for the education of her sons and daughters, but we must not run wild over them. He was a friend to all high and low educational institutions, but they should be run with economy and with reasonable appropriations and if he was sent to the Legislature he would use his best efforts in that direction. He declared with Sam Jones, that whiskey's place was io hell and cuts no figure with him. He thought that sobriety should be taught at home around the fireside and believed that the State would never control the sale of whisky by sumptuary laws. If he could believe that prohibition would prohibit, he would favor prohibition. At the mention of Senator Tillman's name and when he came forward to be introduced he was greet^^ ArvwlrtnrA T-To nrvonn/1 Kv CU YT11U apj.'lGUOC? XXV- f */j saying that he could not have spoken at a more appropriate and suitable place, beiDg on the border of he*ington and Saluda counties, the ban ners of the Reform and he was among personal and political friends He said I have advised you in many things and while in some instances have given some bad advice and made mistakes, and have felt the responsibility, but God knows he was sincere and honest. He said that he could discuss national issues, but.it was unnecessary as we were all a unit on those questions. You know, be said, that it is claimed that I am the father of Winthrop and ClemsoD, and then gave a glowing occount of the noble work being accomplished by them. He was a friend to the common schools and all institutions of learning. He was proud of Clemson and proud of the work being done there for the farmer's-sons, but it was not necessary to go over that work for it was evidenced all over the State. Before the founding of Clemson toe fertilizer tax was used in purchasing fish and so on, the benefits of which were Dot seen nor realized. Now the farmers could see how the tax which they pay them selves, was expended in educating their sons. All the revenue from this tax was not used in pacing the salaries of the professors, but a large portion was used in erecting necessary buildings and equipping the college. In the future, he thought that only $35,000 per annum would be required to support it. This institution is no common thing, but one of tbe grandest institutions in the South. Don't let these politi cians who know nothing about it | fool you and try and kill it out. I Dju't tear down the institution you have struggled to build. Don't let these fellows go around finding fault md fool you that you do not know what you are doing yourself. The special Federal appropriation must br expended for the purposes named in the act and for no other purpose whatever. There was a surplus of about $15,000 which is unavailable because there was no authority for its use except for the purposes named. These fellows are careful not to say anything against Winthrop, and if they do, "I want every woman in South Carolina to pull every hair out of their heads. Two years ago these fellows were goiDg around advocating Clemson. Now they know that you want lower taxes they are crying against the appropriations for Clemson. There is no complaint of the increase of from ?50,000 to ?100,000 for pension of the old Confederate Veterans. They don't dare to. Don't let them bamboozle you. Tear down these institutions aud where would you get your teachers for your common schools? Denominational colleges canT supply them. The rich would go abroad and bring about the im| pression that you are a poor, iguoj rant set of demagogic Reformers." The cry once was that I would drive capital from the State, but now more factories in operation aud still more are beincr erected. There is more money invested in various enterprises than ever before. Instead of going North to a textile school, your sons can be taught at Clemson. All kinds of factory work is beiDg taught at Clemson. I would rather resign my seat and go home and plough than to drag these institutions down. These fellows who were once my friends, now cry out that the appropriations are too extravagant. They remind me of the fiddlers on the sea shore after the tide recedes. [4Tf you don't know what a fiddler is like I will tell you. It is a cross between a craw fish and a crab with one claw bigger than the others"] they are going around using that big claw at poor Clemson as a vote catcher. He then discussed the liquor ques tion. You have got whisky and what are you going to do with it? [A voice, "Drink it"j The people love it and will have it in spite of the devil. Like Mr. Wingard, if I thought that prohibition would prohibit, I would vote for it. I am advising only for the good of the people and believe in the dispensary system. If all good people, the preachers and Prohibitionists especially, would see that the law was prop erly enforced he was certain that the dispensary system would bethesotuI tion of the - liquor problem. He i wanted the law recognized and a 1 it .OP governor ana orner ouiuers eiecteu who would enforce the law. He spoke of high license as a monopoly and s lid that it meant a return to the old aloon system. He referred to the test of prohibition in 1894 as being a failure. "We all knew the effects t n 1 know that it will not prohibit. He sa*" that he had discussed these iisues because they were burning ones and he had only given his views and advised as he conceived to be for the best interest of the people. The Senator was given a close and a tentive hearing and it was clear I that he captivated his hearers and made many warm friends for Clem[ son and the dispensary: another thing j was as equally clear and that is that ! the Senator has lost none of the influence with the people that made j his success possible in the early days I of the reformation. He closed by saying that as Senator I have endeavored to discharge my duties. Knowing no faction and God forbid that I should ever become so narrow minded. I may ask you to send me back, and if I do, I want you to vote for me. [cheers] At the conclusion of the Senators remarks dinner was announced. After dinner Messrs. Stokes and Brantley and the county candidates made speeches in the tabernacle, but cn account of the raiD, we did not get to hear them. at ltisu's. About one hundred persons, including men, women and children, met at Rish's to hear the views of the county candidates on the questions of the moment. The candidates for the House of Represents? i i* ii_ 3 tives seem to ue pracucauy agreeu touching the Clemson appropriations. While not actually opposing the college they think that it is receiving too much money and they want the fertilizer tax, which goes exclusively to Clemson, abolished or greatly re- I duced. They are divided on the whisky question, though we believe not oDe of them openly advocate ! high licences. These two questions are the main issues being discussed. An excellent barbecue had been pre pared to feed tbe hungry as they turned from labor to refreshments. Capt. J. F. Lyles ably and acceptably presided over the speakiDg and introduced the candidates in his usual happy manner. Hon. E. L. Asbill was tbe first one to give his views on public question 8. Two years ago, he said, he received When you have a sick ho!<e you -w _ , 3 j[j~ do not hitch him < * i^K%r\ uP 10 a sulk-v au<^ V UT%|1 \ take jbim to the .. : m y |M \ racetrack for a / P^k/ little healthful I j^V/V i spin. You docJ&SfeiJ tor him. You cannot j / work or recreate a man I / y?t r 'llto health any I / Jku L more than you can a I'WU/^n Jl horse. Bicycling S?/ will make healthy |V//WLJ men more healthy: it / 0 / f Mm will make unhealthy ' 0 if If/ men more unhealthy. J i j*4cJJ/ When a man has been 1/ I / f fflL? living in too big a hurry, 11// when he has worked If// himself out. when he I Vy has got so that he does not sleep or cat, or rest, and the whole world looks gloomy to him, ' TM it is time for him to tase mccucine. iuui, when he is braced up a bit. it is time enough for him to take to the bicycle. When a man's nerves have an edge on them, so that the least little disappointment rasps on his temper like a file, when his stomach and liver and nerves are deranged, and he is continually gloomy and melancholy, he should take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It makes a man as hungry as a fisherman and sees to it that all the vital elements of the food are absorbed into the blood. It braces up the liver and puts it to work in the right way. It drives all bilious impurities from the system. It fills flesh, nerves, brain cells, sinews and bones with the life-giving elements of rich, red, pure blood. It makes a man healthy and then a bicycle will make him strong. Medicine dealers sell it, and have nothing "just as good." "Through your skillful treatment I am once more a well man," writes J. N. Arnold. Ksq., of Gandy. Logan Co.. Neb. "I suffered for vears with constipation and torpidity of the liver, irritation of thf prostate and inflammation of the bladder. I took six bottles of ' Golden Medical Discovery' and 'Pleasant Pellets' and am permanently'cured. You have been the means of saving my life." rA man or woman who neglects constipation suffers from slow poisoning. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. One little "Pellet" is a gentlt laxa in/1 In-n a mild cathartic |I All medicine dealers sell thera. I No other pills are "just as good." bis impetus for victory at this very place. He gave an account of bis stewardship sayiDg that bis best efforts had been used in behalf of the people, briefly stating some of the measures which he favored. He was instrumental in haviDg the telegraph and express companies put under the supervision of the railroad commissioners and giving them authoritity to fix a uniform schedule of charges. He was successful in haviDg enacted a law to compel laborers to stick to contracts. He supported the Jim Crow Car bill forcing the railroads to provide separate coaches for the races. He thought more attention shoud be given to the common schools aDd every child s'.ould learn to read and write. The - ' ? ! g appropriations were entirely too much for the higher educational institutions and that the strictest economy should be used in their management. The common schools were neglected in the interest of the State colleges. He asked the question could the people send their boys to ClemsoD? the old field 6chool should receive some of the privilege tax money; that the tax should be reduced 2? or 3 per cent. W. H. Sharpe, Esq , was the next speaker and said that he needed no introduction to the people; he was but a farmer boy and lawyer? he would be the last person to lay ruthless hands upon Winthrop, but the appropriation was too large and should be cut down to the proper figures. He compared the salaries of the professors to those of the plowman and laborers and showed how long it would take for the salaries of the latter to reach those of the former; he had no complaiut against Claflin. If elected to the Legislature, he would show which side he was on. He favored the reduction of number of magistrates by abolishing four and increasing the pay of the remaining three. Mr. J. Brooks Wingard said that two years ago Mr. Asbill was unknown and today I may be the unknown quality, but it remains for the people to say whether I am worthy or not to discharge the duties of the Legislature. I have been a plowboy 31 of 12 years. We must take care of the higher educational institutions. Ciemson was a noble institu ?i j ~vU. IIULI UUU SUUU1U DC piuycuj ^iviiutu for, but when expenses were considered it was no more a poor man's college than the others. The actual expenses for nine months were $9980 and including the tuit:on fee of $40, the expenses would foot up to $139,80 while at other colleges the expenses would amount to about only ?100,00, Clemson received 96000 more than you are able to stand, $63,000 of which is derived from the special fertilizer tax and the remainder comes from the United States government. "Why not repeal the fertilizer tax to meet the actual expenses. If I am sent to the Legislature, I will look to your interest. 1 am not opposed to the higher institutions, but the appropriations must be cut down to a sum sufficient to meet neccessaiy expenses. I am a friend to the South Carolina College and to "Winthrop and they must be supported, but must be watched with care. As to the whisky issue he was willing to carry out the wishes of the people. Hon. D. F. Efird thanked the peo pie for electing Liar and gave an account of his stewardship, aid thought that with his enlarged experience he was able to serve the people better and would be pleased I if they returned him. One thing he j did was to liquidate the county school debt by reducing the school term one third, you have paid onethird and in two years more you will h ive paid the debt. He fought and help defeat the redisricting bill: was instrumental in having passed the word law for advertising legal notices i and defeated tbe bill proposing to raise the charges. He succeeded in having the number of clerks for the House Committees reduced. He favored all the State educational institutions and that direct and specific appropriations should be made for their maintenance. He thought that the fertilizer tax should go to tbe general fund. As to the whisky question he said he wa? a prohib"tionist from principle, but the dispensary was the best solution and believed that the people should stand by it and enforce the law. It may not be peifec-, but he honestly believed that it was best for the peo pie. He favors the legislature meet- 1 ing tnly once every two years which j would be a saving of about $3 \000, i as it cost $1,000 a day. Hi had j not been absent a day during the j sitting of the Legislature and was always at his post of duty. Mr. Brantley said that he was j glad to meet the people of Edisto; was the sou of a farmer and of a Confederate soldier, and not belonging to any faction, but a plain farmer boy and represent no one but himself; shall recognize no rings, cliques or combinations; had not a word against his opponent, but you have honored him long enough, the time had come when the young men of the country should be pushed to the front and occupy their proper places in the council of the nation. Re ferred to Bryan and the silver campaign in West Virginia and stood upon the same platform favoring silver, the money of the poor; believed in an income tax on incomes over $-4,000. Sooke of the iniustice ' ' ? of pension law in favoring the North over the South; favored a tariff fur the South as well as for the North and a bounty on cotton of 1 cent per pound or $1 per bale: he thought the products of the South should be protect*d?that which is good for the rice and sugar planters is good for all farmers. A letter was read by Capt. Lyles from Dr. Stokes, regretting that sickness prevented him from being present. At Swansea we found everything moving along smoothly. Trade was a little quiet, but the merchants were in good spirits. We were glad to notice that the town continues to improve. The speaking commenced at about 11 o'clock, near Mr. Goodwin's mill. In regard to the number of persons Dresent, this meeting did not come ft ?? up to our expectation, as there were not more than a hundred voters present. All the candidates spoke, some of whom gave an account of their stewardship and others defining their position, going over the same ground they had gone over at previous meetings. After our de parture, Dr. Stjkes and Mr. Brantley spoke. Dr. Stokes has many warm friends and from what we learned he has lost no ground. Mr. Brantley will receive a complimentary vote. Messrs. Lybrand & Koon served a good barbecued dinner and everything passed off pleasantly, but the "tiger" began to howl. The 'cue at Goodwin's yesterday was nicely prepared and enjoyed by the candidate?. There were present about seventy-five voters and a number of ladies and children. The candidates entertained the people both before and after dinner. From this place the salvation army took up its march for Brookland to attend the meeting last night appointed especially for the factory people and it is expected that many new converts will be added to the number of each candidate's vote. The regular campaign meeting is being held there to day. .?*. A Wonderful Discovery. The last quarter of a century records many wonderful discoveries in medicine, hut none that have accomplished more for humanity than that sterling old household remedy, Browns'Iron Hitters. It seems to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, woman or child can take it without deriving the greatestebenefit. Hrowns'Iron Bitters is 6olu by all dealers. - Anti-Gambling. Cheltenham, England, July 25, 1808. Hon. J. Wm. Stokes, M. C, Orangeburg, S. C. Dear Sir:?Your speech (anti gambling) has been sent to me, and I consider it one you can be proud of. I congratulate you heartily upon your determination to attack this biggest swindle ever organized. I have done my best to push this fight J in the United States as well as all I over Europe. It has occupied my attention for 13 years. I have personally visited almost all foreign governments and am in touch with one and all. Germany would never have passed her law on this subject if it had not been for the data I furn shed. I hope late this autumn to arrange an International Conference on this question. Could you come over and attend in September or Octobei.' The question is an International one and all nations should be represented. av;. ?ii cnoAooo o r?Vint"*- I u iouiuj; J\Ju an , ing your whole heart and mind may be concentrated on this world's<jue?- j tion. I remain ] Yours Faithfully, Cjaa. W. Smith. An Irish q A good sto 9 he had been s( DAM0hi ryl ? y-v\ J?/ieiiyER I ?\ / i\ \\ that he had It] i ilivy morning. H( V v^iTi^ marvelous cu: 4j \lV stipation and FOR SA G. M. IIAKMAX AM 42 Minutes, A COMPLKTEIU'WiY KYKKY Just think of it. Body, sea*, gear, wliei-ls some open, mostly with tops- packed and > Seconds. Dou't look reasonable, but it was counting every wciking day of 10 hours. 1 buggy lor the least money. Small lactones job for profits, while we can, with this capae: divided between our customers in the way of whole secret in a nut shell. If you don't bu best - no matter what price you pay or what 41A Littlo Ili-h NOTE ?"ROCK HILL" Buggies are made v material obtainable, and are warranted as re] at the price of "cheap john" stuff made hut But the advance in price is so very iittle abo will object to pay it in order to get sometbio class dealers in every town and city in the Sr you r dealer supplying you with a "ROCK H profit to him is nothing like what it would hi see you get a genuiue "ROCK HILL" Bagg ROCK HILL BUG TA 4-1.1. 1 ror oaie uy w. r. roof, : H. J. GREGORY & CO., Columbia, S. C., MATTHEWS & May 11?ly. Leesville ' ~cl1 AGRICULTURAL AM) fcilX DEPAl Agricultural, Mechanical, Literury, ^"Best equipped College in the South. 41 HENK June 15?tf. M$p MIMN? TIIE MOST W of M We have Thrown Open Our Doors Spring Selections from the Lc Dress Goods. | 1 case fancy weave Wool Dress Goods worth 35 and 40c, our price, 25c. 100 Dress Patterns in Wool Dress Goods, at $1.98 50 Dress Patterns in Wool Dress Goods, at $5.98 Dress Patterns from $15 to $25 Siut LADIESRIADV MADEC! 100 Calico and Cambric Wrapj s\ _ pers *vjc. 100 Calico and Cambr ic Wrappers, 98c.' A new line of Cambric Underwear, consisting of SKIRTS, CHEMISES. DRAWERS, GOWNS, CORSET COVERS, ETC SILKS, CLOTHE 50 Silk Waist Patterns in the new plaids, one of a kind. We carry the different weaves of Regatta Silk, every yard guaranteed. * Our spring stock of Clothing is now complete?new designs, new patterns. 100 Fine Cassimere Suits at $5 00. 100 Fine Cassimere Suits at $G 00. A complete line of French Worsted at $10.00 suit. A War Ladies wear our $1 50 Oxfords, m black Persian kid, circle foxed, als A larcre stock from wbict J. L. MIMNA COLUMU September. 22 . Land for Sale. WE OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE ! the following land: Home tract, 225 acres, about two horse ! farm opened. On the place is fine water power with dam already built. It has two settlement', good farming lands. Tract No. 2,-197 acres about 140 acres woods land with new dwelling and i.ecessary out buildings; open land enough for two horses. Tract No. 3 ?179 acres, all timber and well watered. The above land is located about two miles from Swansea. Terms reasonable. Applv to eitLer SAML. HAPSLY. J. ZEB. Hurro. Swansea, S. C. April 21, 18.18-tf Colored Institute. ! THC COLORED NORMAL INSTITUTE | will be beid at Lf-xin^ton, S. C , Irom September 2Hth to September 30th inclusive, under the management of Wm. Coleman of Henedict College. All colored teachers in the county aie expected to attend. JOHN D FARR, County Superintendent of Education. 8w4o. man's Joke. ry is told of an Irishman, who said ) much relieved of constipation by puis ^AndTonic Pellets. now a complete avocation every nvever much of a joke, it is a most re for ail forms of biliousness, conliver troubles. 25 cents. LK HY ) J. E. KAUFMANX. U Seconds. 12 MINI"rI-:s AND 14 SK< *()N1 >S ?everything?all nude, painted, trimmed? .hipped in Forty-two Minutes t nd Fourteen our daily average from January lit, 1898, 'hat's the reasou we can make tlie best are compelled to add Iroin S to per ity. live on $L per job?the balance to be a better buggy lor less money. That's the y a Kock Hill Buggy you dou't get the you think. t'l* in Price ? viib the creates!: care and from the best presented They cannot, therefore, be sold riedly. painted quick and throw ? togtther. ve the Western trash that no sensible man g he hat as is the l?e->t. Sold by all first nth. When you need a buggy insist upon ILL." If lie will not do it because the e on the clapp-trap stuff, write r.s. We'll y at the right price. IGY COMPANY. I ^exington, JS. <J. Donly & Sease, Lewiedale, S. C., , BOUKNIGHT, >, S. C., [SON MECHANICAL (Mill. FITMENTS. Oliomioal, Textile, Military. 50 Students. Send for illustrated catalogue. Y S. HAltTZOG, Clomson College, S. C. ipiif! tUGHS COMPLETE s ill the Si! i and Ask the Public to Inspect Our ioms of Europe and America. Black Goods. 25 pieces Fancy Mohair Dress Goods for skirts, at 6$c. 25 pieces all wool Serges, 25c. 10 pieces extra wide Fancy Mohair, 25c. All the latest weaves in Cashmere, Tamise, Silk Warp Henriettas, Crepons and Grenadines. URDU DEPARTMENT. Ladies' Shirt Waists in Gingham4 Lawn and Percale. . A new line of Ladies Ready Made Qlri a uan it1. White goods in Lawn?, Nainsook, English Long Cloth, etc. 1 case White Spreads at 40c. 1 case White Spreads at 88c. JUST RECEIVED, our spring stock of MattiDgs, new crop, popular prices. See our line. \fj AND HATS. A new line of Dress Suits for evening wear. 50 Negligee Shirts without collars, the fashionable garment for this season of the year, 50c. each. Laundried Negligee Shirts at 81.00. Finer goods at $1.25 and $1.50. Spring shapes in Hats now ready. John B. Stetson's and other celeKi-oiiiA mol/cra Uiutcu HJUttVitJ. Issue. ade with military heels, cloth tops io in brown and chocolate shades, i to make your selection. UGH & CO., [A, C. DR. (HIS. a STAMll. ^ui*n'AAii fl/kiBfiftt ism vii i;i iiu^i, 14^:{ Main St., Over Messrs. Stantlej Bros'. China Store. (Y. M. C. A Building.) COLU3IUIA, S. C. January 16 ? ly. NEWBERRY COLLEGE. Three courses for i egrees, j with elective.*. Good library. Work- ! ing laboratory. Efficient preparatory de . partment. Hoard, tuition, and all fees per | year ueed not exceed $100 in oo'legiate department. SCO in preparatory department. Next sps<i >11 begins Oct. 3rd, For catalogue address GEO. H CltOMER, l'residei t. < Newberrv, s. c. i Jn'?y 14, 1803?td * j THE ROAD TO OFFICE. jr^rWeai* p.lgriiKS will be permitted to travel lhi.? ipi.t; load at the low iaU of $3 for the louud trip, to be paid unalterably in advau- e. X > money, no travel. ICR CONGRESS. CONGRESSMAN J. Wm STOKES is hereby nir O'inced as a candidate for re elect.< u to Congress from this, the Seventh District, sot j ct to the action of the Democratic primary. I hereby anuonnce myself a candidate for Representative in Congress from the Seventh Congressional District, sulject to the primary rules. Very sincerely. THOMAS F. BRANTLEY. FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The many friends of J. BROOKS WINGARD. announce him a candidate for the Legislature. We pledge him to abide the rtsnlt of the Democratic primary. Being better fitted by two year's experience in the Legislature, D. F. EFIRD is hereby announced a candidate for re-election, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives in the ensniug primary election, and pledge myself to abide the result of said election. W. H. SHARPE. E. L. ASBILL is hereby announced a candidate for the Legislature and ispledged to abide tbe rc?uit oi tne uemociauc 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 tbe nominees ot Democratic primaries. Many Voters. The many friends of J. S. DERRICK, knowing his ability as a loraier < fficer, hereby announce him for the office of County Treasurer and ask the support o< every lover of the Lost Cause. We pledge him to abide the result of tbe Demociatic primary. The manj friends of J. E B. MjCAR1HA, knov. ing him to be coupe tent and industrious, hereby announce him as a candidate for appointment to the office of County Treasurer and pledge him to support the nominees of tbe Democratic primary. Having efficiently and acceptably discharged the duties of Connty Treasurer, the friends of E. L. WINGARD announce him a candidate for re-appointment, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. Knowing the ability of G. A. DERRICK to till the office ot Connty Auditor, we hereby announce him as a candidate and pledge him to abide the result of the pri- I mary election. Friends. Knowing the ability of MARION D. HARMaN. bis many friends from'Broad River Township, hereby announce him as a candidate lor re-election as Auditor, the duties of which offL-e he has so faithfully perlormed, subject to the action of the primary. PAUL E. BUTTO, of Swansea, is hereby announced as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, and is pledged to abide the rfsnltof the primary election. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE. The many friends of GEORGE 8. DRAFTS hereby announce him a candidate for Probate Judge for Lexington connty, and pledge him to support the nominees of the Democratic primaries. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR Being a man of fine business qualities, an experienced workman and familiar b? practical experience with bridge and road building, the Fork friends ol GEORGE H. KOON, announce him a candidate for Connty Supervisor and pledge him to abide the resnlt of the primary. The many friends of D. TILLMAN HARE, knowing his ability and fitness for the office, hereby nominate him a candidite for County Snpeivisor, snfject to tbe action of the Democratic primary. His knowledge of mechanics and years ol practical experience makes him one most suitable for the position. L. J LANGFORD is hereby announced for re-election as County Supervisor and is pledged to abide the result of the primary. Mr. H. E. DRAFFS is hereby announced a candidate for the office of Supervisor and is pledged to abide the resnlt of tne Democratic primary. Many Voters. rTM . / . ?a- -e if. TAflV TIT DOV i lie menus ui jut. ?/\ja>i ?. i ui. knowing his worth and ability to fill the office of County Superviaor, hereby announce him as a candidate for said position and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. Knowing the ability and faithfulness of Mr. MARION DERRICK, we hertby announce him as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor of Lexington county, 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 qualities Mb. J. E. R\WL KYZER to fill the position of County Superintendent of Education for Lexington County. 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 tor 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 cf Education, 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 duties of County So peri n ten dent 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. By the solicitation of friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Magistrate for Piatt Springs and a portion of Congaree Towns-hip: and will abide the r-ault of the primary. S. M. Sightler. The friends of DRAYTON E CLARK announce him as a candidate for Magistrate for Black Creek and Boiling Springs Townships. and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. Knowing the ability of W. A. OXNER, and his qualities as a citizen, we do hereby announce him as a candidate lor Magistrate for Congaree Township, and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Fiiends. 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. Knowing Lhat Mb. S 0. KAMINER is fully competent to discharge the duties of Magistrate, and that, it elected, would fi.l the office w.th credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the oeonle. we annonnc him as a candidate and ask the considerae tion of the voters of Lexington and Hollow Creek townships. Wo p'edge him to abide the result of the primary election. Friends. Having given general satisfaction, the friends of ISAIAH HALLMAN announce bim for re-election a.-. Magistrate for Black Creek and Boiling Springs townships and pledge Lim to abide the result ol the Democratic primary. FOR MAGISTRATE. I h^rebv announce myself as a candidate for M igUtrate in Distric* No. 1 iu Lower Fork. m R W. HALTIWANGER, 1 The friends of D. J. HALLMAX announce bim a candidate for Magistrate for the District ?mbracing Gilbert Hollow and Cuinquepiu Townships, and pledge bim to abide tLe result of the primary. The consiituents of J. M. SHEALY take j plea?nrein evidencing their appreciation J of Irs services by submitting bim for reelection to the office of Magistrate. Tbe many friends of Mb. GEORGE W. WILLIAMS hereby announce him as a candidate for Magistrate in tbe upper district of the townships of the ?ot'r, and ^ pledge him to abide the result of tLe pri mary eiecnon. Mb. GEORGE SAWYEB, the present incumbent, is respectfully announced as a car didate for le-election to the office of Magistrate for the Second Magister.al District. embracing the townships of Lexington \ 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 i the townships of Sandy Bun and Bull ? Swamp, subject to the Democratic primary. Many Friends. ^ Now is the Time 1 TO BUY .A. $7.50, $8.50, $9.00. OR $ 10.00 STTTT Come or Send Early that you may yet your pick of these Suits. MAIL ORDERS OIYEN PROMPT AT TENTION. j M. L. KINARD, 1 THE OLD RELIABLE CLOTBIEB, 1523 Main Street, At Sign of the Qolden Star, m I COLUMBIA, S. 0. ' April 2s?li. ATTENTION, SOLMBRS! Another Call Issued j Fob an abmy of soldiebs who 1 are fighting lor a living these hard times In booth Carolina. We, of the firm w of Barriss &, Bast, do hereby cordially invite any and all eligible men and women who desire to save their hard earned money to call upon ns when contemplating purchasing buggies, carriages, etc., also har- ~ t ncss, which we manufacture, and guarantee all that we sell to be well worth every penny which we ark for them. We also take this opportunity of stating 1 to our numerous customers that we are very sorry indeed that we have been unable for i the past seven moths to supply the demands j made upon us. owing to the fact that we J have been quite unable to employ the skillful labor necessary to keep up a supply of goods to the standard which we promised when starting out in this business. Bat now, being able to employ the labor we need we hope to be able to supply the steady increasing demands upon us with the same, if not a better grade of work. s. Hoping to see our old customers, with new reciuits coming to us in the future, we beg to remain your obedient servants, * BDRRISS & BAST, columbia, 8. c. October 13? tf. Barbecue. WE WILL FUBNISH A FIRST class barbecue ou Thursday, August 25th. 1898, at 0. B. Addy's near Brook P. O.. S. C. All the county candidates and everybody are cordially invited. Hon. 1 George Tillman and Col. R. B. Watson will address the crowd. We also expect Stokes and Brantley. Dinner 25 and 30 cents. Music by string band. E. H. ADLY & CO. ^ Augost 8, 1893.?3w4i. I Barbecue, . TTTE WILL GIVE AH EXCELLENT M W barbecue dinner at Lewiedale, ^ S. C., on August 20th, 1898, with delicious refreshments. The Hall Brother*' String Bind will play for the occasion. All candidates, both county and State, are cordially invited together with the people. Everything will be kept in perfect order, to ladies need not fear to come out as special Arrangements will be made for them. Charges in reach of alL HALL A HALLMAN. August 2.?3w49. Barbecue. The building committee of Mt. Vernon Church will give a barbecue at White Rock, S. C., August 27th. The law against profanity and disorderly conduct will be enforced. Candidates, both State and County, are expected. July 4-6w4l. Barbecue. TTTE WILL FURNISH A NO. 1 BARVY becue and refreshments at the residence of D Job Harman, one mile * north of Peter* church, Siturday, August 2Uth. Everybody is cordia'ly invited to g attend. A royal time guaranteed; a good * dinner speaking by tbe candidates and music will be the program. Dinner charges. 35c, 25c and children in proportion tosize^ n itr ir a h aipuiv 4/. u, u. xx. u.Tuaiaii Jalv 18, 1898 -5w49.