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y The Lexington Dispatch. $ Bepresentatiue Beurspapcr. Bouers hexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties hike a Blanket. VOL. XXXII. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1902. NO. 31 t t GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, "jfc3tT w. n. MoarcimroasT, Tie., 1?20 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. ? , ,, Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. IP October I3tf THIS STORE ^||||f?||' An Accident SS| You find the reason in the change "* you get back, GBEATEST ASSORTMENT OF Sl.OO, SI.SO, AND $3.50 OXFORDS * ON THE MARKET. LEVER, "TIIC sunr MAN ? I Ilk VII Wk mriiiq 1603 Main Street, , COLUMBIA, - - S. C. Feb. 6?ly. f * 4 C. Mc Etird. F. E. Drehzb EFIRD & DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One member of the arm will always be at office ? Lexington, S. C. June 17?6m. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law. COLUMBIA, SsJ. C. Especial attention given to business en trusted to him by his fellow citizens o Lexington county. Office: 1316 Main 8treet. upstairs, cppcsi e Van Metre's Furniture fetore February 28 ?tf. | DR. F. C. GILMORE, IDEILT'X'XS'X1, Located at no. 1510 main street. over Husemann's Gun Store, Columbia. S. C., where he will be glad to see his former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be at Kaminer Hotel in Lexington on Tuesday and "Wednet.day, June bth and 9th, to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at his Columbia office. January 23, 1901?tf. THE PROOF OF THE niiftnikn in Tlir ruuuiitu (9 me EATING, THE PROOF OF THE MEDICINE IS THE TAKING. HILTON'S LIFE FOR THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS W1^ verily every claim m<*de lor it. Test it by a trial of a 253. bottle It U ' makes last Iriends wherever once used. and I becomes the medicine of the household It is pleasant to take, acts pleasantly and causes one to feel pleasant. It is the best and quickest remedy for the cure of kidney troubles, lame back, disordered liver and any derangement ol ihe stomach and bowels. BOTTLES, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. Wholesale by the HURRAY DRUG CO., Columbia. S. C. For Sale at THE BAZAAR. May 15?ly. 1 M Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use W ^El^^intime^SoMbydruggist^^^^^cf^ r W.BOYD EVANS The Man for Railroad Commissioner. BACEEB BY STRONG- MEN To the Voters of South Carolina: No public question of recent years has elicited more common interest in South Carolina, and, indeed, in the whole country, than that of the regulation and restriction of great corporations and combinations withjn the bounds of the law. Of these great corporations none have so close a connection with our great material welfare and interests as do the railroads, as upon them depends our intercourse and commerce with the outer world. They are, indeed, the very fibre of our material growth and development as a State and a people. By the maintenance of just and equitable laws as between our people and the railroads ?their public servants?alone can these creatures of the law be rendered most serviceable to the State as a whole and assist in the progressive march which the State has begun, and at the same time, yield the best returns to those who own their stocks. In the light of these principles our State has enacted laws providing for a Kailroad Commission, composed of representative men to be elected from her people, whose duty is to regulate and adjust the passenger and freight rates of the respective roads within the State with justice and impartiality, assuring to the people equal rights to all and special I privleges to none. That the spirit of this law may be fulfilled it is expedient and necessary that this commission, in whose hands lies more of our material welfare and prosperity than in any other department of ou^ government, should be composed, not only, of men of the highest integrity, but of education, experience and tried business capacity; men, who by profession and .1.1. i._ .'it i T training, are auie to cope wun toe finest business and legal talent that money can buy. Realizing as we do the necessity and utility of the most vigorous administration of the affairs of this Commission and its establishment upon a stable business basis, and. moreover. that these great ends can only be obtained by maintaining the highest standard in the personnel of its members, we, the undersigned citizens of Marion county, present for your attention the name of Mr. W. Boyd Evans, a man hailing from our midst and whom we believe possesses those high attributes which will qualify him to meet the obligations of the office to which he aspires with the greatest efficiency and honor. We feel that a word setting out what manner of man he is will not be amiss. . W. Hpyd Evans is the son of a gallant Confederate soldier. He is essentially a self-made man, for his father lacking the means to bear the expense of his college education, he met those expenses himself unaided, by dint of hard work and untiring r40V,,V4UUvv. While still at college, Mr. Evans was elected against sharp competition to fill the position of Secretary of the Judiciary Committee of the Constitutional Convention of '95, and in that position exhibited such marked ability as to have attracted the attention of Wm. H. Ellerbe, who afterwards, becoming Governor of the State, appointed him as bis private Secretary. Mr. EvanB held this responsible position with the utmost satisfaction to his chief, and during the last desperate illness of Governor Ellerbe, covering the greater part of a year, during which time the duties and responsibilities of that high office devolved almost entirely upon his shoulders, he acquitted himself with ability and dignity. During the performance of these arduous duties, however, he found time to enter upon and complete the study of Law at the South Carolina College, and has since the expiration of his term, practiced his profession in Columbia. After the return of our regiments from the war with Spain, Mr. Evans discovering that these soldiers could, under the National laws, claim further awards for their services, i entered claims for about fifty thousand dollars with the War Department in Washington for back pay to South Carolina soldiers; of this he collected and turned over to them upwards of twenty thousand dollars, which, but for his sagacity and energy, TOnnl/J havA hfifin Inst to those brave fellows. For a period of nearly eight years Mr. Evans has been connected, in one capacity or another, with the Legislative Department of our Government, acting as Secaetary to the ! various Committees of the two houses. His residence in Columbia, the I headquarters of the Railroad Commission, renders Mr. EvanB a peculiarly fitting choice for the position to which he aspires, inasmuch as it would give the Commission a resident member at headquarters, thus keeping the office always accessible to those having business before it. Moreover, his residence at headnnorfcrd ronnH eliminate the matter \^UU& bVA W ft ? of costs and expenses in his case, which are incurred by all nonresidents, and must be incurred by all of the other aspirants for ibis position, and which, by no j means, is an inconsiderable item of the State's burden. In the light of the facts and reasons enumerated above, we have no hesitation in recommending, and do recommend gladly the candidacy of Mr. W. Boyd Evans. J. E. Ellerbe, Farmer. J. Lee Piatt, Editor Enterprise. L. C. Braddy, Farmer. J. H. David, M. D. A. B. Jordan, Editor Dillion Herald. T. B. Stackhouse, Bank of Dillion. W. Stackhcu8e, Merchant and Farmer, j E. B. Berry, Merchant and Farmer. J. W. Smith, Cotton Buyer. J. H. Manning, Farmer. B. R. Mullins, Sheriff Marion Co. Jas. Stackhouse, State Senator. Douglass Mclntyre, Merchant. J. C. Mace, Ed. Marion Star. L. M. Gasque, Merchant. J. W. Johnson, Attorney. S. G. Miles, Mer. and Farmer. E. A. Gaeque, D. D. S. H. C. Graham, President Marion Bank. W. A. Brown, Member State Board Education. Hyman Witcover, Merchant. Dots from Savilla. To the Editor of the Dispatch: We had an excellent rain Saturday evening with a little hail and wind, but not enough to do any damage. Most of the farmers are through harvesting. They report very good crops." Mrs. William Black has been very sick. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill returned to their home at Cross Hill, S. C., after visiting relatives and friends in our section. Rev. C. I. Morgan visited his aunts, Mrs. P. E. Black and Wesley Rauch, of our section. While here he and Mr. L E. Black visited Prof. S. S. Lindler. Messrs. James LaDgford and Callie Amick will soon start to sleeping in the straw piles. We wish them much success. I There will.be singiDg at Mt. Pleasant next Sunday evening. Rev. Y. Yon A. Riser will preach at Mt. Pleasant the fourth Sunday morniDg for his first time since he came home from Philadelphia. j Mr. William Black returned home from New Brookland today. Miss Emma Koon, the charming daughter of Mr. H. W. Koon, visited Mies Sallie Sease, one ot .Lorena's most popular young ladies, recently. Mr. James Langford is the happiest man in the Lorena section, because its a boy. June 9, 1902. Bel. Cures Rheumatism Or Catarrh Through the Blood. Costs Nothing to Try. Would you like to get rid of that chronic rheumatism or offensive catarrh forevei? Then take a bottle of Botanic Blood Balm which has cured thousands of hopeless cases that had resisted doctors and patent medicine treatment. Botanic Blood Balm [B. B. B."] cures through the blood by deetrovin*? the noison which causes ~ y n j. the awful aches in the bones, joints, shoulder blades and back, swollen glands, hawking, spitting, bad breath, impaired hearing, etc., thus making a perfect cure. Botanic Blood Balm thoroughly tested for 30 years. Composed of pure Botanic Drugs. Perfectly safe to take by old and young. Druggists, $1. Trial frflpfmfinf frfift hv writing Blood JL A AMA VA VMWAaawm v ?- . _ y o Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice given until cured. Don't give up hope, but try B. B. B., which makes the blood pure and rich and builds up the "all run down," tired body. B. B. B. makes the blood red, giving the skin the rich glowx)f perfect health. Read the candidate column. Echoes from Lorena. To the Editor of the Dispatch. Harvest is here and everybody is busy gathering in the sheaves. The oats are scattering but the wheat is very good for its chances. This immediate community is visited by some sickness, but none of a serious nature. Mrs. Cephus Seaee has been a victim to chills and fever. We hope to see her enjoying her usual health j soon again. Mr. George C. Shirey has moved his saw mill in this community. We quite frequently here the hum of Mr. H. Shealys saw mill as it rips the trees from stump to limb. Mr. Nathan Osner has recently purchased a reaper which will save much labor. Mr. Oxner is one of our progressive farmers and mill men. Miss Coriie Ricard, one of the charming sand hill belles, spent Saturday night with Miss Emma Koon of this vicinity. Uncle Jasper Derrick was at Mt. Hebron yesterday shaking hands with his numerous friends. This community was blessed Saturday evening with a nice, refresh ing shower, which was needed very much. The practice of Dr. J. P. Drafts has increased to such an extent as to necessitate the purchase of another horse to more promptly respond to his calls. Mr. Jesse Drafts and wife spent yesterday with Prof. S. S. Lindler. June 2, 1902. Loyalty. A Useful Life. Do not try to do a great thing; you may waste all your life waiting for the opportunity which may never come. But since little things are always claiming your attention, do them as they come, from a great motive, for the glory of God, to win His smile of approval and do good to men. t . t?l _ _ _ i ?t 18 uaraer 10 piou uu m uubcuhij, acting thue, than to stand on the high places cf the field, within the view of all, and do deeds of valor at which rival armies stand still to gaze. But no such act goes without the swift recognition ana the ultimate recompense of Christ. To fulfill faithfully the duties of your statioD; to use to the uttermost the gifts of our ministry; to bear chafiDg annoyances and j the trivial irritations as martyrs bore I the pillory and stake; to find the one ! noble trait in people who try to annoy j you; to put the kindest construction ! on unkin.d acts and words: to be conJ tent to be a fountain in the midst of j a wild valley of stones, nourishing a few lichens and wild flowers, or now and again a thirsty sheep; and to do this always, not for the praise of man, but for the sake of God?this makes a great and useful life. Tribute cf Respect. At a meeting of the St. Johns Church Council the following tribute of respect were adopted: Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst and | association, Brother Benj Bawl, who has been so closely connected with us in the upbuilding and administration of our church work?having been a member of the council for a period of over thirty yeare; And whereas, we, the council of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, desire to express our appreciation of the fidelity of our dear brother, to the interests of the church and to make known our sorrow for hie having been removed from our council. Therefore be it resolved, 1st. That St. Johms church has lost one of her most valuable and earnest councilmen and members. 2nd. The community in which he lived has been deprived of one of her best aod kindest neighbors, and the family has been bereft of a gentle and loving father. 3rd. That a copy of these reaolui t- l i. - i 1? ,3 uuiJH ue sent iu iiitj ueieavcu a?ujiij and published in the Lutheran Visitor and The Lexington Dispatch. J. S. Hendrix, ) Committee D. Job Harman, >- for D. M. Hook, ) Council. A Fine Liver Cure. Greenville, Tenn. I have thoroughly convinced myself that Dr. Baker's Blood and Liver Cure is the finest medicine made for Indigestion and Constipation. (I have tried them all) and was cured by the use of this medicine, after all others had failed. ' I most cheerfully and unhesitatingly endorse it. Yours truly, H. N. Baker, Mayor. For sale at the Bazaar. Baptist Union Meeting. The next meeting of the Union of the Lower Division of the Lexington Baptist Association will convene with the Convent church on the 28th and 29th of June, 1902, at ten o'clock a. m. 10 to 10:30. Enrolment of delegates and reports from the churches. 11. Introductory sermon by F. H. Poston; alternate, Rev. W. H. Joyner. Recess for dinner. 2 to 3 First Querry: "Should we, as churches, deal with our members who do not attend church meetings for at least once in six months without a valid excuse?Opened by C. H. VL/l Uilt. 2nd Querry. "Do we, as Christians, make a proper distinction between the church and the world?? Opened by D. J. Knotts. 3rd Querry. "What relation should exist between the church and Sunday School??Opeued by Rev. W. B. Fallaw. Miscellaneous and adjourned. SUNDAY. 9:30 to 10 a. m. Devotional exercises. Essay by Miss Clara Johnson and Miss Isabel C. Brooker. Charity sermon by Rev. H. M. Fallaw. t a v. ' f For Com. Pelion, S. C, Jane 9, 1902. Important Meeting. It is important that the following named Confederate Veterans meet at this place on Monday next, at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of arranging a programme, &c., for next regular ! meeting of Camp Steadman to be held August 12th, 1902. Viz: James E. Hendrix, H. A. Meetze, Paul P. Clark, G. M. Harman, John J. Taylor, Rev. N. S. Younginer, J. H. Counts. Jasner S. Derrick. Col. D. T. Barr, Capfc. S. M. Boof, T. S. Harman, Emauel G. Sox, Enoch Swygerfc, D. T. Hare, George W. Keeder. M. D. Harman, Commander of Camp Steadman No. 668. G. M. Harman, Adjutant. Lexington, S. C., June 9fcb, 1902.