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The Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, S. C., SUBSCRIPTION RATES: . One Year $1.00 Six Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING RATES. Regnlar Advertising, first insertion, 75 cents per inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents per line each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Obituaries charged for at the rate of one cent a word for every word over 100 words. Marriage notices inserted free and are solicted. Bates for contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application. Anonymous communications will receive no attention. Kejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for trie purpose. For any further information call on or adG. II. HAKMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday. June 11,1902. - ? Congressman Lever will enter the primaries practically without opposition. Indeed politicians have all along recognized the fact that to oppose him at this time would be political suicide. We venture the assertion that no young man who has entered the balls of Congress has done as much for bis constituents and made himself more popular in so short a time than lias A. F. Lever. Heretofore we have been silent on the work and candidacy of Mr. Lever. When he entered the race last year, comparatively unknown . and friendless, politically we mean, we promised that if elected he would make an ideal Congressman and that his time and talents and influence would be consecrated to the interest of the people of the Seventh District. How well he has redeemed that promise his record abundantly shews. We, together with the people of his native county, rejoice with those of the District that we have such an able, indefatigable and successful worker to represent us in the National House of Bepresentatives and we are satisfied that be will be endorsed by a practical an unanimous vote in the primaries. Bpt the probability is that be will have opposition in the General election. It is announced that a negro, Ed Thompson, a former employee in the Columbia post office has announced bis candidacy, therefore it becomes the duty of the ^friends of Mr. Lever to cease not their efforts in his behalf until after the November elections. His vote in. the general election 8hoold be so overwhelmingly as to give not even a shadow cf excuse for a contest, so that he will enter upon his term free from the annoyance of a contest and be able to devote his time and attention to those measures looking to the betterment of the connf Vi UIVIUU VA MAV Since Comptroller General Derbam bas made public his determination not to stand for re-election, the i already flattering prospects of Senator Sharpe, of this county, as his successor have been materially increased. It is now generally conceded by those who have taken the trouble to feel the public pulse* that > Senator Sharpe, unless something unforseen turns up, which is not at all probable, will be the nest ComptwOlov oral nf Smith C!arnlinfl._ uli/&aw* v?vmvh?* \ He entered the race with the hearty endorsement of his people, who have known him all his life and have watched his progress from childhood to manhood. They are confident that he will make an officer in whom the people of the State will be proud. Possessing the ability to discharge the exacting duties of the office to which he aspires the voters can rest assured that in casting a vote for him they will assist in elevating a man who is in every respect deserv ing of their confidence and support. On the first Monday in July, tfce Executive Committee of the Democratic party will meet in this place to make arrangements for the comiDg primary election and to fix the dates for the campaign meetings. It is important, therefore, that all persons who intend to enter the race for office should announce themeelves prior to this meeting, for the reason that there are always a certain amount of money to be raised to defray the expenses of the campaign and this money must be raised by assessing the candidates in proportion to the l office for which they are running, j The more candidates there are the j lighter the assessment will be upon each individual candidate. By the candidates announcing themselves before the assessment is made the Executive Commiteee will have some definite information upon which to act, and can, therefore, make the assessment as light as possible. These j remarks are made solely in the j interest of the candidates themselves I and not with a view of increasing our i own resources as we will probably ! get the $3 anyhow whether the announcement is made sooner or later, and the money will come in mighty "bandy at one time as at another. Let the candidates now come out of the woods at once so that the assess- j ment upon the candidates can be made as light as possible. We direct especial attention to the j article published elsewhere endorsing the candidacy of W. Boyd Evans for Railroad Commissioner. It is certainly a strong endorsement and ; is signed by some of the best and most prominent cirzens of Marion, | the home county of Mr. Evans. There can be no question about the j fitness of Mr. Evans for the office to which he aspires and his competency to discharge its duties with exact and equal justice to all parties in interest. ! * * * ~ ? ? ?' 4*% 1 4- on/1 i ne is a young uiau ui kbicuu nuu possessed with the laudable ambition to make a name for himself and in order to accomplish this will briDg into play all of his energies to give entire satisfaction. The voter cannot possibly support one more worthy and one who will more gratefully appreciate that support than the j subject of this article. Obituaries. Donia Corinthia Pound, daughter of Butler and Corrie Pound, was born February 24, 1902, died May 12, 1902. So soon to be removed from this world of sorrow and death to the rest that remains to the people of God. Go to thy rest my child; Go to thy dreamless bed; Gentle and undefiled With hlpsfiincR on thv head. Shall love with weak embrace. Thy heavenward wiDg detain? No angel seek thy place Amid heaven's cfierub train? A. R. T. Catharine Wilson, born July 13, i 1837, and died May 19, 1902, aged 64 years, 10 months and 6 days. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was married to George Wilson j 1860. She was the mother of four j sons and four daughters, one son j and two daughters preceded her to the spirit land. She leaves a fond husband, three sons, two daughters and fourteen grand children to mourn her departure, but their loss, we trust is her gain. She was buried j in the family graveyard, near New i Brookiand. J. A. C. j Democratic Clue Organized. A goodly number of the surround- j ing vicinity and voters of the Black Creek township met Saturday p. m., June 7th, at 2 o'clock for the purpose of organizing a new club at Oak Grove. The club was organized with twenty-eight members. The following officers were unanimously elected: J. Kelly Day, President; William j J. Gantt, Vice-President; S. Rufus ! Smith, Secretary. Committee on | Enrollment and Registration?S. R. Taylor, J. V. Gunter and J. F. Gunter. By the request of this club we j endorse our Representative, Hon. A. i F. Lever. We feel confident in saying we have been brought this far safe. We extend to him our grateful thanks for his faithful work during his very short time in the j assemblv and we, this club, endorse j V ' him openly for re-election. S. Rufus Smith, Secretary. ^ ^ ^ I The Best Prescription for Malaria i Chills, and Fever is a bottle of ! Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is ! simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c. ^ | Nearly every section of the county . has recently been visited by refresh- ! ing showers. rwBssn 8 where it is hot all the year round J IScott's Emulsion! ? sells better than any where else , & in the world, So don't stop taking JB % it in summer, or you will lose Jr what you have gained, J| Ifer SCOTT*Chemists, 'r" . Jm 409-415 Pearl Street, New York, gg W 5oc._aud $i.oo^l! druggists. aKj Court. The summer term of court convened here Monday morning with ? - * *11*1 * a *1 Judge Jame8,Aiaricn or amen, pre6iding. T. C. Sturkie E?q, was appointed Solicitor pro tem. in the absence of Mr. Thurmond. All the grand and petit jurors were present on time, but of no need, as the only prisoners in jail plead guilty, and notice having been given that only jail cases would come up for trial. John Strotber, Noah Meetze, Willie Bickley, Dave Jones and Pick Giles, all colored, and under indictment for gambling, after their plea of guilty, were given?the first four ninety days each, and the latter five months, he being charged with keeping a "gaming house," also. This was all over in an hour and the Court of General Sessions came to an end. No cases were heard in the Common Pleas, and Judge Aldrich left for home yesterday. The last time the Judge was here he had two weeks of continuous work. PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY. State of South Carolina, County of Lexington, Court of General Sessions. To the Hon. James Aldricb, Judge presiding at this the June Term of the Court of General Sessions for said county and State: We, the Grand Jury, for said county beg leave to submit as our presentment at this term cf the court, the following: We, having at our previous session appointed special committees cf our body to investigate the condition I of the public buildings, offices and institutions of the county, do not think it necessary to make a full report to ycur honor at this term of the court of said investigations. We are advised that these committees with the aid of our expert heretofore appointed are discharging with satisfaction their duties, and will report fully to our body in time for us to make a fall and final report to the court at the ensuing September term thereof. We have passed upon the bills handed to us by the Solicitor at the present term and returned the same to the court with our endorsements thereon. . We thank the acting Solicitor T. C. Sturkie, Esq, and your Honor and other court officials for the courtesies shown us during the present term of the court. Respectfully submitted, , W. B. Rast. Foreman. June 9, 1902. # A Gentle Hint. In our style of climate, with its sudden changes of temperature,? j rain, wind and sunshine often intermingled in a single day,?it is no wonder that our children, friends and relatives are so frequently taken from us by neglected colds, half the deaths resulting directly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept about your home for immediate use will prevent serious sickness, a large doctor's bill, and perhaps death, by the use of three or four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Croup, or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is simply won derful, as your druggist will tell youGet a sample bottle free from Ivaufmann's drug store. Regular size, 75 cts. Get Green's Special Almanac. Pond Branch Meeting. The voters of the Pond Branch section will meet at Pond Branch j - School Academy for the purpose ot j organizing a Democratic club cn 1 July 2S:h. A basket picnic will be given in honor of the occasion and there will be speakiDg by the candidates and j prominent citizens. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Home of Representatives and pledge mvseif to abide the result of the Democratic party. W. M. WILSON, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of' Representatives, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JOHN BELL TOWILL. J. M. EPTING is a candidate for election as a member of the House of Representatives. subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of Hollow Creek Township respectfully announce J. BROOKS WINGARD as a candidate for the House of Representatives in the primary election and pledge him to abide the result. I am ft candidate for a seat in the House of Representees of the State Legislature, subject to the conditions of the Democratic party. E. U. SHEALY. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. G. A DERRICK is hereby announced as a candidate tor re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. PAUL E. HUTTO, of Swansea, is hereby announced as a candidate for County Auditor and pledges himself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The many friends of GEO. A. SHEALY hereby announce him a candidate for the office of County Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary and to support its nominees. Mr. Editor: As P. H. CRAPS has made one of the most efficient Supervisors we have ever had. we hereby announce him for re-election to that office and pledge him to abide the result of the orimarv. MiNY FRIENDS. ? FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Realizing the efficiency as an officer of WM. A. SPIRES, JR., his many friends annonnce him as a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the jesult of the Democratic primary. ISAIAH HALLMAN is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, subnet to the rules of the Democratic part}. B. B. HILLER, from the Fork, is hereby announced as a candidate for County Commissioner and is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primary. College of Charleston, CHARLESTON, S. C., Founded in itss. strong faculty: well equipped chemical, physical and biological laboratories; Library ot 14,000 volumes; the finest Museum of Natural History in the South, Elective courses leading to the degrees of B. A., B. S , and M. A., Board with funished room in College Dormitory can be obtained for $10 a month. Tuition, $40. One scholarship giving free tuition is assigned to Lexington county ? 1 -1 - - i - J 1 1 T>_ me noiaer xo De appoimeu uy luts irruuai-e Judge and the County Superintendent. Total expenses for Scholarship students $112 to $130. All candidates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Boyce tcholarships which pay $150 a year. Next session begins September 2J. For catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH. President. June 11. 1902. 2w32pd. 'Cue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class 'Cue and refreshments at Davis Smith's House, in the Pona Branch section, on Saturday. July 12. All the candidates will be present and will address the people. The band will be there to furnish music for the occasion. Everybody is invited to attend. Come one, come all, this will be the best 'cue of the season. SMITH & HALLMAN. ? < 4 % AAA C? Of? dune ix, ov>ou. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue and refreshments at J. B. Sox's place on July 2Gth, being the 4th Saturday. Candidates and everybody are invited and a pleasant day is promised to all who may attend. J. B. SOX. M. K KAMINER. June 9, 1902, 7w37pd. Barbecue. I WILL IURNISH A FIRST CLASS barbecue at my store on the Southern Railway, on Saturday. June 21st. All candidates will be present. Music will be furnished by a good band. Everybody is cordially invited. Charges for dinner reasonable. IOOR HAYES. .TnnA.11. 2w32nd. Notice. Books of subscription to the capital stock of the Lexington and Columbia Railway Company will be opened at the office ol 6. T. Graham, Esq.. at Lexington. S. C.. on the fifth day ot July next, at 10 o'clock a. m. alfred j. fox. julian e. kaufmann, g. t. graham, Board of Corporators. June 2. 1902. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, who have made application for a charter for the Lexington and Columbia Railway Company, u ill apply to Hon. M. o . i nt Onlnm Jtt. uooper. oaereu?ry ui a* VVium bia, South Carolina, on the 7th day of July next, at 12 o'clock, for the power to condemn lands for the rights ot way through which said railway will be constructed. ALFRED J. FOX, JULIAN E KAUFMANN, G. T. GRAHAM, j Jane 2. 1001. | Notice. 4 LL PERSONS FORBIDDEN TO I 7L iiire or harbor Mack Hill, a black negro, slim built. 21 or 22 years old, who is bound to the undersigned as a farm laborer for the years 1901 and 1902, ending on tb 3 1st day of Januarv, 1909 M. R NICHOLS, FRED HAKMAN. June 4, 1902. 3w33. fare! faiiritt! IBY lillllliyilTllllS.HIKilHIIHt. 1704 ANE 1706 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. We beg to announce to our friends in Lexington that when they want to purchase Dry Goods, or Clothing Hats and Caps lor uitu and boys, they can always depend on what we sell you andean be relied upon to be the best_qiality for the price. We can sell you goods CHEAPER THAN THE LOWEST. ' We have held our own against any and every competition for seven years. That is enough of a guarantee th it we stand by our customers. This spring we will excel our past efforts in catering to your wants. Give us a call before buying as we can be of service to you and glad to welcome all our Lexington friends and patrons when in Columbia. So call at Fitzinaurfce's Stores. ^^"We promise to serve you faithfully now and all time to come. Januarv 15. ~ DKS. D. L. BOOZEK & SONS DENTISTS^ 1615 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. YOUR AMIPIMD MIITUS ' WILL SOON RETURN FROM COLLEGE. ? PIANO OR ORGAN. > i minrivfl 1 ^ li. B. Please mention this paper. Mav 15- ly. CLOTHING! SLOTHING! I ta>e pleasure in statiDg to my Lexington ITriends and Patrons that my Ftcck was never so complete in every department a9 now. We have the prettiest line of Medium Weight, Light Color Suits for spring wear ever displayed in this city, at prices ranging from $4.50 to $12 50. My stock of Black and Bine Black Clay Worsted Suits are unsurpassed by any clothing house in the State either in quality, price and workmauship As a flyer, an Ad vVool Black Clay Worsted Suit, well made, lor $5.98. Better qualities proportionately as cheap. * We have in stock all the latest weaves. We have in the largest and greatest variety of Bine Serges for Summer we have ever carried before. See these goods and prices and you will rdadily realize how cheap they are. Gall at 1554 MAIN ST.. COLUMBIA, S. C. V WHERE YOU WILL FIND Clothing, Hats, Shoes AND -f-et' T^-n m i sh.in & G-cois AT A VERY LOW PRICE. Mi FRANK, - - Proprietor. September 9. 6m. lit fill Sift lit Rest fH from W iMosquitoesandFliesi I lift TPrrr> ~m~* 1^ 1 ^ ' I! I rMZOSQTXITO I || loi* JSI.-IO at j$j I MeCreery , Brothers, 1 Kg COLUMBIA, s. c. m (vg October?ly.