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Tie Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON. S. C., "SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1 00 Six Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING RATES. Regular 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. Rates lor contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application Anonymous communications will receive no attention Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for tbe purpose. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, June 18, 1902. FOE CONGRESS. Congressman Lever announces himself in this issue as a candidate for re-election. Last year, after the hottest, but fairest contest ever seen in this District, he won out by a most handsome majority. The bill redis* tricting the State will have little or no effect upon his chances for reelection. In the three counties of the old, now in the Dew, last year he had a majority something like 2,000 over one of the strongest men in the District. Only about 2,800 new votes are added to the District, out of which, ' he will get, it is certain, a majority, for Richland and Lexington are practically one people,, being bound by the closest ties of blood and trade. All other things being equal, Lexington will naturally expect a large vote from Richland, and Richland is too loyal not to give it. In Sumter and Lee, from all we can learn, his vote will be almost unanimous, and there are those who are confident that he will carry his opponent's own county. Throughout the District everyone concedes that it is but just and proper and fair that he should be given a chance to demonstrate his fitness or usefulness for the place; and it is somewhat surprising that he should have aDy opposition whatever at this time when it is considered that it is the unwritten law to give and encumbent at least two terms, especially so I when that encumbent has given such universal satisfaction in the performance of his duty as Mr. Lever has. He has, by bis untiring devotion to duty, gotten the affairs of the District, which had become badly out of shape during the time it was without representation from July to December, in splendid shape and has just reached the point when he can go at his work in a systematic manner, with everything in front of him. Too, he has had his bauds tied and Lis energies sapped by having to fight a contested election case with a negro?the contest he inherited from his predecessor. This is practically out of the way, so far as we have been able to learn. He was new to the regular legislative work, though his knowledge of the departmental work has been of incalculable service to him end the Difitrinf Wifh all these drawbacks his record is in itself sufficient to stamp him a most active, energetic, attentive and able representative of the will of the people, who can Dot reasonably ask more of him than that which he has given in the short time he has been serving them. The stroDg point in the young Congressman's character is his willingness to try to do his best for the District, and he rarely fails in an undertaking if he is given a reasonable time. He is the idol of the great mass of the people of his home county, and is each day growing more popular with those of the District by reason of his faithful, intelligent and effective BCIYIUOB ICliUCiCU iiuc x/istiiub m iuc short time he has been in the position to secure for it the advantages and conveniences within the province of the National government to besto^, the enjoyment of which increases the prosperity and happiness of the people, aDd in appreciation of his untiring zeal his native county will give him practically a solid vote as the balance of the counties composing the District will probably do as soon as the people have an opportunity to do cor We take pleasure in presenting the candidacy of the "Baby Congress- J 0 man,'' as he is affectionately called, | and feel sure that it will receive the almost unanimous endorsement of his fellow citizens. In advocating the annexation of Brookland to Columbia, the Record is thrashing over old straw. The fallacy of its arguments have already been shown by the Dispatch. The improvements spoken of by the Record are all very nice and are greatly to be desired, but bow are the people of Brookland to get them by simply annexing to Columbia. This will not give it to them. They cost money and to have them the rv?/>r\lo R?*r>ob1oT>r1 mnsf, nav for i j them themselves and they can better do so without destroying the individuality of the town by becoming the tale end of Columbia. Brookland has made rapid progress in the past as a separate municipality and to continue as such its growth will be more rapid in the future than it has been in the past. The Record is evidently jealous of the progress of Brookland and fears that it will become so important that it will develop into a rival city of Columbia and so wants to wipe it cff the map of South ! Carolina, while it is young and j weak and cannot help itself. The Record has yet the lesson to learn that Brookland is no longer a helpless infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, but a full fledged town, strong with a vigorous growth. But as this ques? ? ? i i hi. j j Hon nas aireaay Deen seiiieu sou UDder a provision of the constitution another election cannot be held for some years to come, a discussion of the proposition at this time is entirely premature. The daily papers make the announcement that Governor Miles B. McSweeney prefers the shades of private life to the cares and vexations incident to a public -one and would not, therefore, enter the race for reelection as Governor, neither will he be a canditate for United States Sen ator. (jrovernor Mcbweeny nas given the State a clean business administration, which, while not being entirely free from mistakes, has given general satisfaction and he will retire carrying with him the best wishes for his future happiness and prosperity of the people of the State. As the work of the recent session of the South Carolina College was being brought to a close, the President, Dr. Woodward, received a communication from State Superintendent of Education, John J. McMahan, a member of the board of trustees, inviting him to resign. The invitation was declined and the board of r trustees took the matter up. After a full investigation it was decided that the interest of the college demanded that Dr. Woodward should be retired and this was accordingly done without reflecting upon his integrity. TD t ci ? ~ u.? x lUi. ?JOLL uiuaii uas uceu piauou iu charge of the college temporarily. Three negroes were recently lyrched in Colleton county for the brutal murder of Mrs. W. W. Jones, the wife of the section master at Rivenel. The fourth negro implicated in this murder is alleged to have skipped by the light of the moon, at any rate he has not been seen or heard of since the necktie party. Ia a card published in the Columbia Record of June 11th, Mr. G. A. Guignard denies that he is in favor of extending the limits of the town of Brookland and is of the opinion that the proposition will be voted down again just as it was in the first instance. The Adjutant and Inspector General is preparing to disburse the J x? 1 1 otaie ana nauonai appropriations which becomes available in July. The State appropriation amounts to $8,000 and the national to $10,000 annually. A strong committee of business men of Charleston went to Washington on uune 11th, to appear before the House committee on appr~pria- \ tions in the interest of the bill giving relief to the Charleston exposition. A long suffering people will hail with delight the end of the "commencement1' days. L A FAITHFUL SERVANT. In the performance of hi3 every day duties it oftentimes falls to the lot of an editor to commend the eminent public services of a careful and conscientious servant of the people who has been true to his campaign promises and faithful to his convictions on questions of reform and economics, as they effect the financial and commercial interests of the people at large, no matter how widely different those convictions may be from those of the editor. Such a pleasant task falls to our lot at the present time 3nd in drawing amotion to the valuable services rendered by Hon. William Elliott the duty is made easier by the action of the recent State Democratic convention in narrowing the choice of candidates for federal offices to men and Dot measures and consequently we can do so without a shadow of being inconsistent in our views on party principles, policies or measures and we can therefore say what we have to say without committing this paper to the support of any particular candidate whom we may see fit to commend for services rendered. Colonel Elliott first came prominently before the people of the State wben he, together with other patriotic sons of Carolina, responded to the call for volunteers, and was conspicuous for the thoroughness and ability he displayed in erecting fortifications along the coast of the State. But it is not our purpose to speak of his sacrifices, services and unflagging devotion to the honor of his State during that unequal contest in which every man acted well his part, suffice to say that he entered the service of the Confederacy at the time when the first gun awoke the world to the fact that a war of blood had begun until the flag was furled on Appomattox's fatal field. In all the duties of citizenship Col. Elliott has been tried and in every case has proven himself true to every truat and worthy of the confidence of his fellow citizens. As a representative of the people in Con gress he has been as a vigilant watchman upon the tower guarding well their interests, and bis services have been successfully used in obtaining from the national government appropriations for public works both in and outside of his immediate District. He has the reputation of having been the first man in the State to advise the farmers to organize and fight the jute trust and how much money was saved to the farmers of the State by carrying out the suggestion is a matter of history. In every position in life Colonel Elliott has displayed the strictest honor, the most uncompromising integrity and the ablest ability and in honoring him the people of South Carolina will honor themselves. The Senatorial Campaign opened in Columbia yesterday. The speaking was in the opera house in the presence of about three hundred people. There was not much enthusiasm and everything passed off harmoniously a9 all of the candidates were of one mind on political questions which leaves it now only as a matter of choice of men. The State campaign opened at Sumter on the same day before a small audience. The people seem more interested in work and their business than in politics and it really looks as if the candidates may have a lonesome canvass. We agree with Senator Henderson 1 1 J_1 J _ L /~1_1 L* i. wiieu lie ueiareu at ixuumuia yesterday, "that it was not necessary in South Carolina in order to be progressive to be a Republican." A grander truth was never uttered. But the Senator should have clinched it by adding neither is it necessary in South Carolina in order to be progressive one must be a Republican. A joint resolution has been introduced in the United States Senate, providing for the annexation of Cuba to the United States as a State of the union to be known as the State ! of Cuba. i It is announced from the Naval department that Admiral Dewey is to go to sea again as Supreme Commander of the greatest fleet of United States vessels ever assembled. nnr i mm I Only 50 Cents f | to make your baby strong and ? 9 weil. A fifty cent bottle of 1 I* Scott's Emulsion I wili change a sickly baby to ? a plump, romping child. Only one cent a day, think ? of it. Its as nice as cream. I Send for a free sample, and try it. 0 SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York, fi} 50c. and $1.00; all druggists. H SB FOR CONGRESS?^TH DISTRICT.? I hereby announce myself as a candidate lor uongress irom me ceventn congressional District and pledge myself to supp >rt the platform and nominees of the Democratic party. A. F. LEVER. FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic party. W. M. "WILSON, I hereby anuounco myself a candidate for the Honse 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 a candidate for a seat in the House of Representives of the State Legislature, subject to the conditions of the Democratic party. E. U. SHEALY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. FRANK W. SHEALY is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer and is pledged to abide the result ot the Demo urauu pnuirtrj. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. G. A DERRICK is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. j 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 SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. The friends of HENRY J. RAWL, know ing his fitness and ability to till, with satisfaction, the office of County Superintendent ol Education, respectfully nominate him as a candidate for that position and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. The numerous lriends of GEORGE S. DRAFTS announcri him as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of Probate. He is pledged 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. CRIPS 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 primary. MANY FRIENDS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Realizing the efficiency as an officer of WM. A. SPIRES, JR., his many friends announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. ISAI A.H HALLMAN is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, sulbctto therul=sof 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. Barbecue. WE WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS barbecue and refreshments at Reuben Kleckley's Place, on August 9th. being the 2nd Saturday. Music lor old and young Candidates and everybody are invited and a pleasant day is promised to all who may attend. REUBEN W. KLECKLEY, HENRY BUFF. June, llth, 1902. 9*39. '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. June 11, 1902. 5w35. Barbecue. WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST class barbecue and refreshments at J. B. Sox's place on July 20th, being the 4th Saturday. Candidates and everybody are invited and a pleasant day is promised to ail who may attend. J. B. SOX. M. K lv A MINER. June 9, 1902, 7w37pd. Barbecue. | T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS I barbecue at my store on the Southern Railway, on Saturday, June 21st. Ail candidates will be present. Music willbefurnished by a good band. Everybody is cordially invited. Charges for dinner reasonable. IOOIt HA"i ES. June 11, 1902. 2w32pd. Fitziiiaui'iee! Fitzmaurice! llfCNKNTimSUICIiniK, 1704 AND 170S MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. < We beg to announce to onr friends in Lexington that when they want to purchase Dry Goods, or Clothing. Eats and Caps for men and boys, they can always depend on what we sell you and can be relied upon to be the best quality 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 oi a guarantee that 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 lriends and patrons when in Columbia. So call at Fitzmaurice's Stores. ' ^^"We promise to serve you faithfully now and all time to come. January 15. DR8. D. L. BOOZEft & SOJVS iffjj DENTISTS, jflfe 1515 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, 8. C. 'PHONE 230. WILL SOON RETURN FROM COLLEGE. Of course you will provide them with a flf PIANO OK OMAN.; . ^*ou mar^e^ 8^?r^s' May IS- ly. I ZKA M AIM QT nm IIMRIA <5 O I W *?/ T 111 ft I I * W * I V W ba W W M if 1| is having A SLAUGHTER SALE in up-to-date CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES and GENT'S FURNISHINGS. COST NO CONSIDERATION. M. FRANK, - - - - Proprietor, September 9. dm. j|We Will Eve Ton Rest I f|| from; (ft f Mosquitoes and Flies I ' *^nn nnTTTTi Tr?T/? ST* V/A | MOSQUITO CAUOPT |j 1 ?,, ?l.r?> ?t P &: McCreery Brothers, 1 HO COLUMBIA, S. C. %1, [|/ October?ly* ||