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Tlie Lexington Dispatch LEXINGTON, S. 0.. ?>TJBSCKiPYLON KATE!?: One Year $1.00 Sis Months 50 Three Months 25 ADVERTISING KATES. Regular Advertising, first insertion, 75 ceDtsper inch; each insertion thereafter, 50 cents per inch. Local notices, 5 cents per hne each insertion; no local accepted for less than 25 cents lor 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. Kates lor contract advertising will be cheerfuliy lurnished on application Anonymous communications will receive no attention. Beiected manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HERMAN. Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, July 2,1902. CAMPAIGN DAY. Next Saturday the candidates for the various State offices to be filled this fall will make their profcundest bow before a Lexington audience. This county, more so perhapB than 8ny other county in the State, should give these visitors a large audience and an attentive bearing by reason of the presence of its representatives among the candidates. At previous meetings held throughout the State the complaint has gone out that they were ccnspicious only for the absence of the voter. We don't want this said of the Lexington meeting on next Saturday. It is the patriotic duty of every qualified elec tor in the State to give obedient ear to the call, and respond to the necessities of the times by giving some of his time at least to the public discussion of political matters as the settlement of which has an influence : for good or evil upon the destiny of ! the State for the next two years at least. While it is true that this year much of the interest in theee meet ings have been taken away by the narrow minded, arbitrary and unstatesmanlike policy of the leaders, * % ? > i and trie iioerai minaea people are unquestionably absenting themselves from the meetings in order to manifest their disapproval of such gag ruling methods, yet enough interest remains to be an incentive, at least, to draw the people away from their work and their homes to give attention to political questions, chief among which we might mention in passing, the primary system of making nominations. The enemies of this system are using this lukewarmnesB on the part of the people concerning the attendance upon the campaign meetings as an argument for its abolition. They contend, with apparent force, we admit, that the people are becoming weary with the campaign meeting, and, therefore a return to the convention system of nominating officers was the oDly rem edy and by which ring rule and exact* i ; :ii t -J lDg D08S1PH1 Will Ut3 ruBiuuiiBueu uuuecquently it becomes the duty of every friend of the primary system to turn out in full force and demonstrate to its enemies that they are not yet quite ready to destroy their individuality, aDd are yet unwilling to delegate their inherent power to any set of delegates to say behind the closed doors of caucuses, in which only the favored few are permitted to enter into the holy of the holiest and say who shall be the officers of the grand old commonwealth. For this reason as well through respect for the candidates themselves let the people of Lexington county give those who are seeking political preferment at the hands of the people of South Carolina, a grand reception, on next Saturday. Let it be said of the meeting that it was the largest, the quietest and th& most attentive one held in the State during the present campaign. r.an^r nni- Timmflrmon nnr VU1 UC Tbif UUi. vu* | Sharpe, our Ganter, our Caughman and others who have stood by Lexington in her time of need will be present and see toil that each individual voter who can possibly do so even at a little inconvenience to himself, as well as the fair sex, will also be present. "While the Attorney General and his Assistant, are out on the hustings seeking political elevatioD, the business of the office is being looked after by former Attorney General LeRoy F. Youmans. ( .'fitted By the passage of the isthmian canal bill Congress has literally knocked every prop from under the only live issue in the Democratic platform upon which the Senatorial and Congressional candidates are standing in the rac9 for office. The burning question of the hour now is what are they going to do about it ? This is a Republican measure, advocated by Republicans and adopted by a Republican Congress, for this reason will the Democratic candidates now denounce the measure as a Republican scheme to rob the people, or will they still advocate it as cue uetjt ^josbiuic luccxouxc xvi iuu vx?velopmeDt of the reeources of the south; or will they now denounce it as a Republican measure and ther a fore unworthy of the support of Democrats? To continue to advocate it will lay themselves open to the charge of Republicanism and subject themselves to be ejected from the Democratic party, and to now oppose it will 6how their bands that they only oppose measures because they are favored by Republicans. To say the least they are certainly in an awkward position. Congressman T&lbert, candidate for Governor, favors the proposition of taxing the townships for improving the public roads. Whether this is the proper and wisest solution of road improvement or not, we are not in a position to say, but we do know that some thing will shortly have to be done to give us good roads the year rouDd. We do not mean to convey the idea that the roads of Lexington are in any worse condition than those of the other counties in the State, but when this is said all is said in their favor. We believe that it is generally conceded that many of the public roads of the county at certain seasons of the year are almost in an impassable conditicn. I To remedy this evil it is apparent I that something must be done. Experience has clearly shown that the system used at present, as well as in the past, is very unsatisfactory and totally inadequate to do that which it is expected to perform?putting the roads in permanent repair?and it is equally clear that in order to accomplish this much to be-desired result another system, combining economy and efficiency, will have to be adopted, and he who will devise such a system will be considered a public benefactor and his name will go down in history as such. Senator Morgan of Alabama, ex hibited a spirit of true and unselfish patriotism the other day in the dis i ii 11 l position oi ine lsinmian canai measure. Ifc is well known that Senator Morgan is a warm advocate of the Nicaraugan toute, bat the two houses divided as to the route?the House favored the Nicaraugan and the Senate the Panama route, and the matter was referred to a conference committee. Rather than endanger the passage of the measure Mr. Morgan subordinated his personal preferences to the interest of the country. Attention is directed to the endorsement of Mr. W. Boyd Evans, candidate for Railroad Commissioner. When we consider that this endorsement was the unanimous and enthusiastic result of his home club, where his gifts of intellect and strength of character are recognized and duly appreciated, additional force is given to it. There is no question about the competency, integrity and fair# ff *n * i 3 i . ness oi Mr. nivan s cnaracier ana ms elevation to the position to which he aspires will not only be a graceful compliment to a deserving youDg maD, but for the best interests of the State. We are confident that all his acts in the discharge of his duties will justify the confidence in him by the voter in his election as Railroad Commissioner. The enterprising manager of the j Greenwood Index has determined to j make and innovation in the history of country journalism. He proposes to commence the publication of a daily edition of the Index beginning July 22. This is an enterprise that commends itself to the liberal support. of the live business man j of that progressive town and no doubt it will receive substantial encouragement. i It is thought that Congress will adjourn to day or tomorrow. After a session of seven months but eight important bills have been passed The Republicans are greatly handi capped by division and dissessions, and it is said President Roosevelt is anxious about the situation. Out of an appropriation of $84,500,000. made by the present session of Congress South Carolina gets only $511,000 while Michigan gets the lion's shaie, $9,201,000 and Ohio comes second with a total of $6,341,800 The isthmian canal bill has been signed by President Roosevelt and it is now a foregone conclusion that the ditch connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will be dug via the Panama route. The building of this canal will be a great thing for the Southern ports, and it will open up a direct market to the Orient for the goods of the Southern manufacturer. The condition of Chief Justice Mclver, who has been in feeble health since the death of his wife some months ago, is much improved, and it is thought that be will soon - - 0 be able to resume the active discharge of his office. Campaign Meetings. senatorial. 10 Georgetown, Wednesday, July 2 11 Kingstree, Friday, " 4 12 Monck's Corner, Monday, " 7 13 Manning, Tuesday, 44 8 14 Sumter, Wednesday, " 9 15 Orangeburg, Thursday, " 10 16 Bamberg, Friday, " 11 17 George's, Saturday, 44 12 18 Charleston, Tuesday, " 15 19 Walterboro, Wednesday, 44 .16 20 Beaufort, Friday, " 18 21 Hampton, Saturday, 44 19 22 Barnwell, Tuesday, " 22 23 AikeD, Wednesday, " 23 24 Edgefield, Thursday, " 24 25 Saluda, Saturday, " 26 26 Lexington, Monday, 44 28 27 Newberry, Tuesday, 44 29 23 Laurens, Thursday, 44 31 Dates of other meetings to follow. STATE 11 Edgefield, Wednesday, July 2 12 Saluda, Friday, 4t 4 13 Lexington, Saturday, 44 5 14 Newberry, Tuesday, 44 8 15 Greenwood, Wednesday, 44 9 16 Abbeville, Thursday, " 10 17 Anderson, Friday, " 11 18 Walhalla, Monday, " 14 19 Pickens, Wednesday, " 16 20 Greenville, Thursday, " 17 21 Laurens, Friday, " 18 22 Union, Monday, " 21 23 Spartanburg, Tuesday, " 22 24 Gaffney, Wednesday, " 23 25 Yorkville, Friday, " 25 26 Chester, Saturday, " 26 27 Winnsboro, Tuesday, " 29 28 Lancaster, Wednesday, " 30 29 Camden, Thursday, " 31 Dates of other meetings to follow. The Best Prescription for Malaria Chills, and Fever is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is oimnlv irnn ftrtrl nnininp in a tfiRtplpes from. No cure, do pay. Price 50c. Items from Selma. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The crops of this section are the finest we have had in several vears. r Farmers are "laying by" the oldest cotton and corn/ We will soon have a daily rural free delivery mail through this section, which will be quite a convenience to most of the people. We hope it is not far off. Mr. D. S. Haltiwanger and sister, Miss Lola, dined at Mr. J. E. Haltiwanger's Sunday. Mr. J. J. Kesler made a business trip to Columbia last Friday. Misses Mary, Martha and Elvie Daily spent last Saturday night and Sunday with the Misses Sites cf SpriDg Hill. The children of the Shady Grove Sunday school are practicing for the Children's Day, which will be held about the first cf August. Miss Alma Shealy, of White Rock, spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Fulraer. Best wishes to the Dispatch. Madge. To Cure a cola in une say Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box 25c. i | Teething i Then the baby is most like- | % !y nervous, and fretful, and | fj doesn't gain in weight. I Scott's Emulsion % | is the best food and medicine J | for teething babies. They fj 3 gain from the start, ? Send for a free sample. d y SCOTT &. BOWSE, Chemists, f.: no9-.?:5 r^rl Street, New York. P jj 500. and $r.co; all drusr^ists. gj AIHOraCElEITS , FOR CONGRESS?7TH DISTRICT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Congress from the Seventh Congressional District and pledge myself to support the platform and nominees of the Democratic party. A. F. LEVER. FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candid te for the House of Repre eutative.s and sulic t the support of my fellow cit zens. I *ill abide tne result of the primary election. J. H. COUNTS. D. F. EFIIiD is hereby announced for re election to tne Legislature from Losington county, subject to the rules aud regulations of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the IIonce of Representatives and pledge myself 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 ihe primary. JOHN BELL TO WILL. J. M. EPTING is a candidate for elec- i tion as a member of the House of Representatives. subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of Hollow Creek Township respecttally announce J. JBJKUUiv.0 ARD as a candidate lor the House of Representatives in the primary election and * pledge him to abide the result. I am a candidate for a seat in > House of Representees of the State ^islature, 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 of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. G. A DERRICK is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, snbject 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 SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. , I hereby announce myself a3 a candidate for re-election to the office of Cnnnty Superintendent of Education, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Respectfully, JOHN 8. DERRICK. The friends of HENRY J. RA.WL. know iug his fitness and ability to fill, with satisfaction, the office of County Superintendent of Education, respectfully nominate him as a candidate for that position and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. Th" numerous friends of GEORGE S. DRAFTS announce 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. ' I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor. Having had good experience in carpenter work; a contractor for fen years; having also a general knowledge of the working of the office; beiiev- i ing. too, that I am competent to exercise * right judgment in performing its duties. I now come before the people of Lexington county for their support and promise, if elected, to ever strive to do the duty de- _ volving upon Jme. I pledge myself to J abide the result of the primary. J. COLLINS PRICE. A Citizen of Priceville. 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 primarv. MANY FRIENDS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Friends of A. L HOOK announce him as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the result of the primary. 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. ISAIAH HALLMAN is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, sul i ect to the rules of the Democratic party. 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. Books of Subscription, j "VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT j \ books of subscription to the capital i stock of the Roo- & Barre Lumber Co., will be opened a; Lexington Savings Eauk. Lexington, S. C., oa July 9th, at 10o'clock a. m* TV. P. ROOF, 1 r, . W. W. BARRE, \ Corr orators. July 2, 1902. 2w:J5. Fitzraaurice! Fitzmaurice! ' 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA^ S. C. ^ i We beg to announce to our friends in Lexington that when they want to purchase Dry i Goods, or Clothing. Hats and Caps tor 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 eaa sell you goods CHEAPER THAI? THE LOWEST. " We have held our-1 own against any and eve^y competition for seven years. That h enough of 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 belore buying as we can be ot service to you and glad ro welcome all our Lexington Iriends and patrons when in Columbia. So call at Fitzman rite's Starts. - ii. Jtd. mm m jmajb. -mswm. m ju. rw r r\-^ w ^S?"We promise to serve you faithfully now and all time to come. Januarv 15. WM. PLATT, . DEALER IN Dry tads, Millinery and Notions, 1 NEARLY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, COLUMBIA, - - . S. C. MAIN STREET. Our .stock consists of all seasonable dress fabrics in the latest patterns and weaves, such as Colored Organdies, Corded P. K.. * Lawns, Batiste and Sateens. Our line of Black Goods cannot be excelled in the city of Columbia. We are ' headquarters for all standard goods in. our line, and we solicit an inspection of the same before making your purchase. A cordial invitation is extended to the People of Lexington by their tried friend, Wm. PLATT. October, 9 ?3cd. THE BEEHIVE, Low Price Store, 1554 MAIN ST.. COLUMBIA, S. C., is having i A SLAUGHTER SALE I in up-to-date CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES AND 1 GENT'S FURNISHINGS. , COST NO CONSIDERATION. 1 M? FRANK, - - - - Proprietor. , September 'J. 6m. \ i WILL GIVE I0L REST 1 . ' ? xli m from m I Mosquitoes and Flics I oex xhe be5t ^ 1 mosqtoo |l r.w m o+ fcsYj >1# MU 15 McCreery Brothers, ? M COLUMBIA, S. C. m If/ October?ly. ^