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^ $ Bepresentative Newspaper. Boners Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Like a Blanket. I VOL. XXXII. LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1902. NO. 35. I ' T7"7"- :E3:- ^oj^TOeetoilt, JE., 16SO MAIN STREET, - COLUMBIA, H. C. ,vO * ' Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. || 1 October I3tf ^ " ? W I...-.-.. ? ' II Willi II CTJB?ail 11 , II I IMIIMII -nw THE_BU IX fflPP^a * THIS STORE An Acciaeni EITHER. ?^??' You find the reason in the change you get back, J GREATEST ASSORTMENT OF f ?1.00, $1,50, AND OXFORDS ON THE MARKET. | LEVER, // ? ..? aiiap II III H "THfc snut iwaw, 1603 Main Street, COLUMBIA, - - S. C. Feb. 6-ly. 4 C. M. Efird. F. E. Dreheb EIFIRD & DREHER, Attorneys at Law, LEXINGTON, C. H., S. C. WILL PEACTICE IN ALL THE Courts. Business solicited. One | member of the firm will always be at office, Lexington, S. 0. June 17?6m. Albert M. Boozer, Attorney at Law, COLUM1S1A, ?. Especial attention given to business entrusted to him by his fellow citizens o< Lexington county. ^ Office: 1316 Main Street, upstairs, cpp> si e Yan Metre's Furniture Store ^ February 28 ?tf, , DR. F. C. GILMORE, test, WL X OCATED AT NO. 1510 MAIN STREET. HL 11 over Husemann's Gon Store, Colum||i& bia, S. C., where he will be glad to see his IIIJ former as well as new patients. Dr. Gilmore will be at Kaminer Hotel in jfpH Le^cington on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8th and 9th, to accommodate patients who find it inconvenient to call at W his Columbia office. m January 23, 1901?tf. THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING IS THE EftTIMR hn i iiv VII . THE PROOF OF THE MEDICINE IS THE i TAKING. HILTON'S LIFE FOR THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS wili verily every claim made lor it. Test it by a trial of a 253. bottle. It i makes last lriends wherever once nsed, and [ 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 fcr the cure of kidney troubles, lame back, disNttot on/1 nr>v derangement of the U1UC1CU U'Vt uuv. . J Qstomach and bowels. BOTTLES, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. Wholesale by the MURRAY DRUG CO., Columbia. S. C. For Sale at THE BAZAAR. May 15?ly. T3j ' CURfcSWHEREAIL ELSEFAILS M U Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use R| EH^^^intimeuSoidbydruggistSj^^^ljfl LEXINGTON'S CAMPAIGN DAY. Lexington "State Campaign day" for 1902, is now a thing of the past. ? The candidates came they saw and they conquered. As a whole they were a nice and jovial set of men, who depended more upon their fitness for the position to which they aspired as a recommendation into the good graces of the voter rather I am onnool fr\ fa/i>.innA.l nftfiRlOriS tiiCtu au a^>^;cui iu ? and prejudices, which have been the characteristics of every political gathering in the last decade. It re- j sembled somewhat an old time Methodist camp meeting, at the moment when estrangd brethren healed their differences and became reconciled to see those who a short while ago were at variance one with the 1 other, meeting each other on the most friendly footing at and on the most amicable terms. Another marked improvement over the customs of previous meetings, was the noticeable absence of the use of whisky as a means of making votes and as a consequence there was little or no drunkenness observable and a quiet and orderly meeting was the result. The candidates sang their little song into the ears of the dear people in their own peculiar way. The only regret connected with the occasion was the necessary curtailment of the time allotted to eaah speaker. It was impossible for the speaker to "warm up" to his subject and define his position with any degree of satisfaction to himself or his hearers in the five minutes given him to do so, but ail did the best they could under the circumstances. Never before perhaps was there such an unanimity of opinion among so many candidates upon political matters as there was on this occasion, but really there was no issues to dkcuss. Even Col. Talbert forgot or neglected to even refer to "Progressive Democracy" in any way whatever, which was an exhibition of political diplomacy seldom equalled and never surpassed. On the whole ifc was an ideal meeting, if such an expression is permissible in reference to politics. Some of the candidates who were not present at the meeting held at Saluda Court House came over from Columbia on the midnight train and put in some very effective work during the morning hours. After a long and tedious wait for the train scheduled to arrive a little after 10 o'clock, the itenerant party of campaigners turned up fciied, hungry and dusty about the dinner hour and the meeting was immediately called to order by acting chairman, C. M. Efird, who without any preliminary remarks with the exception of the single announcement that owing to the lateness of the hour the time would necessarially have to be limited to five minutes to .' each candidate with the exception of those for the Governorship, who would be given fifteen minutes in which to tell the dear people their i r\rtOO f A onV? o y?rrn f pccuuai i-i iiicco iu ui^iiaigu me duties of the office to which they aspired. The first part of the meeting was held in the court house, which has a " seating capacity of about five hundred and the room was filled to overflowing with men, women and children, who gave the candidates the closest attention. Those whom we heard express themselves said that this meeting was the largest in point of numbers and the most orderly in hehavior of any held so far during this campaign. A committe of citizens met the candidates at the train and escorted them to comfortable homes which had been assigned them where they could'bathe and refresh themselves UCiUItJ LiiO uatlio U1 WUIUO ucgaui Mr. MartiD, condidate for Superintendent of Education was the first candidate to address the audience. He covered much ground in his five minutes talk and charged the State Board, of which Mr. McMahan was a prominent and influential member with having entailed a hardship upon the parents of scholars of the public schools in the matter of the adoption of the text books. He was followed by Superintendent McMahan in a defense of the Board and explained his position with reference thereto. The candidates for Comptroller General were next heard and Mr. N. W. Brooker, made his bow. He claimed Lexington as being his native county. The five brothers responded to the call of their country, and went to the front, three of whom never returned having yielded their young lives a sacrifice on their country's altar. He was satisfied that there was gross irregularities in the administration of this office and he had exposed them and would continue to do so until they were corrected. He praised the Confederate soldier for his endurance and patriotism during the war and his pluck and perseverance since in his efforts to rebuild his fallen fortunes. He was followed in very effective and convincing remarks from Hon. W. H. Sharpe, who declared that he had left his competitors behind in ..he race for thie office and invited the boys over to see him at his office when il* TT/\ rt A* /I i-V\ A f tuey Visitcu v;uuimum. jjlo caiu tuau Mr. Brooker pretended to be 8uch a friend to the Confederate soldier and yet at the eame time he went over the State advocating the building of a home in which these worthy heroes must spend their last days as paupers in the poor house. He claimed to be the first Lexingtonian who had ever canvassed the State seekiog the suffrage of the people for a public office. Messrs. Jones and Walker, both of whom hold clerical positions in this office, made interesting business talks in which they sought to impress the pcupic W X Ll LI tUCIL JXUUCOO L. \J yCliUllLI the intricate duties of this exacting I office. They claimed that while it j was but natural that Mr. Sharpe j would get the larger portion of Lex- j ington's vote they denied the claim i that he would get them all. Mr. Jennings, our State Treasurer, j having no opposition for re-election was given one minute in which to let the people see what he looked like. He thanked the people for the support they had given him two years ago. The candidates for the military department then had their inning and Col. .E'rost ot tficniana, candidate for Adjudant and Inspector General was introduced. He told of his boyish love for military life and his early ambition to graduate captain of his class He entered the Citadel Academy, i and by close application to his books and soldiary duties succeeded in reaching the goal of hie boyhood dream. He was the first person com missioned by Governor Ellerbe in ; this State when the American-Span- 1 ish war broke out. Has had experience in the office, and if elected would do his utmost to improve this arm of the public service. Candidate Patrick, then gave the military salute and gave a very interesting five minutes talk, in which be told in a concise manner his experiences in military affairs and his pe culiar fitness for the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He like his predecessor, made a very favorable impression. Col. Boyd, who is also seeking the office of Adjutant and Inspector General then addressed the voters and his straight-forward talk took well with his hearers and his soldiary bearing and past record, made him friends. The candidates for Railroad Commissioner were then given an opportunity to sing their little song and Col. W. Boyd Evans, presented his claims in a clear and earnest manner, giving eogent reasons why he should receive the support of his fellow citi zens. He made a vigorous attack on rates and showed how they discriminated against the commercial interests of South Carolina towns in favor of tture of other states. Candidate Jepson then took hold of the throttle and turned on the steam. He is an experienced railroad man and practical engineer therefore fully competent to give exact justice to the railroads and to the people. Mr. Kinard was then given an opportunity to tell the people what he proposed to do in case he was elected Railroad Commissioner. The planks in his platform were sound. Candidate Mobley said he wanted < u ? t>. *i j r\ : : tu uo tut) xbauruau v^uiuuiisHiuiier auu believed that he possessed all the necessary qualities to make a good and efficient one. The present encumbent, Mr. Wilborn, was seeking re election. He gave an account of his stewardship and claimed that he had saved the producers of cotton and other commodities large sums of money by the reduction of freight rales. Mr. Wolling gave his ideas how the railroads should be controlled, he made a fine speech, which was well received. The burden of the song of Mr. an I?. rp; ? n i.u? J v^aiiaiei ui was tut: ueuuuciation of officers who used free railroad passes. He received the flowers and applause. Mr. B. L. Caugkman wa3 the last candidate for this oflice to speak. He told of the hard fight he had to have passed the Jim Crow car law, and asserted that he was offerred a lucrative position if he would desist but he was true to his conviction and his people and would remain so in whatever position he might occupy. At the conclusion cf thi3 speech, the chairman announced that as there was a large number of voters J on the outside of the building who desired to hear the speaking but were unable to do so on account of lack of room, the meeting would be adjourned to the shade under the trees in front of the Kaminer Hotel. Col. Talbert was the first speaker among candidates for office of governor. Time today was only 15 minutes, and Col. Talbert at once addressed himself to the issues as previously discussed. While he was speaking of the dispensary a voice from the audience asked, "Don't you want a drink now, old man?" "You have one too much," said Col. Talbert, amid laughter. He advocated the income tax, which means taxes for the white schools, child labor bill and other issues; received applause, most at "white man's tax" reference. As much of an allianceman as ever, and closed amid cheers. Mr. Ansel was next introduced. He was glad to meet ladies and men of Lexington. "Mister," suggested old Uncle Dave Sox. "You ought to have said the blossoms of America." Mr. Ansel made his speech to attentive listeners, gave his planks, all of which interested his hearers. Dr. Timmerman came next, making grateful acknowledgment of past favors and friendship here shown. Issues all the same. Aoeel's gray mare already thrown him. Heyward's flank movement too soon. Col. Talbert will never reach stack of fodder. Assailed Col. Talbert's white man's tax scheme, showed it to be unconstitutional, and knows that Col. Tal- j bert did not vote against it in con- j stitutional convention and should not i now try to ride into office on this fallacy. Dr. Timmerman stands on his record, only wants one term. An honest, scild speech from jast such a citizen, and closed after most attentive hearing. He may not have the eloquence of a lawyer nor the subtility of a politician but a better, a purer and a more nobler man has yet to be born. Lieut. Gov. Tillman came next, stating his candidacy. His opponents have been awarded by long office holding terms for all they have done. Talbert has been eating public pap so long he is foundered. He really expects to be born into office in next world. Afraid Ansel will find it cool when he gets to Piedmont section. As to "Farmer Heyward1'?don't believe he ever saw a plow stock in his life. Very few, if any, issues. "Will not appeal to your prejudices by clap trap about white taxes. Assailed Col. Talbert's statements on this subject; challenged him to show plan to divide under the law. Referred in pot pourri style to sword incident and to his ruling as presiding officer of the senate briefly. All heard with attention. Capt. D. C. Heyward was next introduced, the last speaker. Extended another invitation to Col. Tillman | to visit bis farm, 'l'nis His nrst poiiti- | cal candidacy and wants office only j on his merits. Issues discussed are j more industrial than political. These ; needed for the upbuilding of our j State. Always a Democrat, will j always remain a Democrat. Issues i were discused as before, speaker's j position for and against being clearly j stated. Capt. Heyward was heard I with closest attention, made an impression, as wae shown by a member of audience requesting chairman to "sit down and give Heyward more J time'' when his time was up. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor now spoke?Mr. Blease first, then Messrs. Gary and Sloan, none of whom can count the day fruitless nor their mission here in vain, as they were each given a close and an attentive hearing. Mr. Gunter led off for Attorney General with a vigorous speech which captivated his hearers from the very beginning. U. X.isa prime favorite with the people of this county, with many of whom he spent his boyhood days, and who are justly proud of the honorable record he has made since coming to mans estate, i Mr. Stevenson, bis opponent, although a stranger, was not without I his friends. He referred to his record and stood on his merits. The meeting was closed by the addresses from the candidates for Secretary of State?Col. Austin leading and was followed by Messrs. Gantt and Wilson, among whom the vote of the county will be pretty evenly divided. mi ?T f i i f * ' ice views or toe candidates oil alt important questions have already been given in these columns and their speeches Saturday were but a reiteration of those views. 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B ) gives life, vigor and strength to the blood. The finest Blood Purifier made. Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B ) gives a healthy Blood supply to the skin and entire system. Xrmo Dots. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Up to about one week ago we never had bright prospects of a fine crop but the recent hot days have greatly reduced it, and farmers and merchants alike are wearing long faces. very poor crops Have been made ^for two or three years past and most of our farmers seem to be a year behind Mo9t of thestores have let out goods to the extent of their ability, and a failure this year evidently means great hurt to both farmers and merchants. Mr. J. E. Haltiwanger of Selma, S. C., had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and smokehouse by fire on the night of July 4th. Circumstances point to incendiarism. Miss Mamie Nunamaker is spending awhile with relatives at Brookland, Miss Inez Yansant has just returned from a weeks visit to relatives in Columbia. Miss Josie Kiddie left today to take charge of a school near Gaston, S. C. Rev. J. L. Ravi Breached a verv ? ? 4 -- - ?J good sermon Sunday. July 7,1902. H. County Alliance Meeting. The next regular meeting of Lexington County Alliance will be held with Pine Ridge Alliance, at Pine Ridge, on Friday, the 17th day of ! Tnl rr if Lai oi J T^?* J i ymj, iu wcijj^ nac bcculiu r nuay. 1 Subject for discussion, Forage cul! ture, uses. Speakers: J. W. Summer, | Hon. P. F. Efird and E. L. Wingard. ! A full delegation is desired as business of importance will be transacted. By order of A. S Frick, Pres. I James B. Addy, Secty.