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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. Rates for contract ad vertising will De cneeriuuy lurmsnea on application Anonymous commnnications will receive no attention. Kejeeted manuscript will not be returned unless accompanied by stamps for the purpose. For any further information call on or address. G. M. HABMAN, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, July 30,1902. Last Monday was the Senatorial campaign day for this county. Five of the six candidates for this cfflce arrived here Sunday alternocn and the other came over from his home in Aiken Monday morning. The crowd was not near so large as that which faced the State campaigners, but the same quiet attention that characterized the first meeting was given the candidates on this occasion. The speeches were unusually strong, and from the candidates point of tview on the political issues, very convincing, but then, it must be remembered, that only one side of the picture was held up to the view of the audience. By the request of the County Chairman, Hon. C. H. Efird acted as chairman and without aDy prelude started the chin music by introducing Col. George'John stone, who made a very interesting anti tariff speech and was "against"' imparialism and the ship subsidy. He was followed by Hon. Wm. , Elliott, who gave an account of his stewardship and* based his claim for elevation to this office, because the greater part ot his life was spent in fighting for write supremacy. Mr. Hemphill came next and after paving a very pretty tribute to the loyalty of Lexington to the Democratic party, he branched out on the Philippine question and ship sub sidies. John Gary Evans told of his services to the Democratic party, his love for the dear farmer and theD made a spread eagle speech on the necessity of tariff reform. Mr. Latimer was then introduced and told of the amount of money he s had secured from the National treasury for the improvement of govern i .1 rt f j tt* meet- worg in tne state, jclis was a . plain, # practical business talk, in which reason and logic were combined in a harmonious whole. Mr. Henderson* closed the Senatorial program in an eloquent speech. The vote of this county will be considerably divided and each of the six candidates will receive a very respectable vote, with probably Latimer in the lead. The speaking was closed by Congressman Lever and Mr. McLaughlin in the order named, candidates for Congress from the 7th District. Mr. Lever was given an ovation and Mr. McLaughlin a respectful hearing. Rev. R. W. Barnwell, Bishop of the Episcopal church of the diocese of Alabama, is dead. He was a - native of South Carolina, being a member of the well known Barnwell family, whose public and private records have contributed much to the history of the State* % ~ It took eight rounds for Jeffries to knock Fitzsimmons out. Dr. Timmerman, candidate for Governor, put bis competitors to sleep in the beginning of the first round. A few more incidents like that at Gaffney will put Jim Tillman in the second race for Governor. Please Meet. Company F, Palmetto Sharp Shooters, will please meet at the Fair grounds on August 13th, at a reunion. Come prepared to report all members that have been killed or died in the war and all that have died since. D. T. Barr, Commander. CHARLIE JEFFCQAT. Hunted Like a Wild Animal With the Mark of Cain on His Brow. Hiding out in the rank luxuriaDcs of under brush and pathless swamps of the Edisto, hunted by man, hides Charlie Jeffcoat, an alleged tripple murderer, with a price upon his head, a fugative from justice with bis hand raised against every man and every man's hand raised against him. Fleeing from one place to another followed by his fellow man and pursued by the explosions of Winchesters , and the whistle of bullets is in brief ( the story of a young man who is , charged with various crimes against " ?* ~ r A ii,? tno ciigQiiy 01 ioe otaic ?uu mc peace of society. It is said that "truth is stranger than fiction," and in the ca9e of Charlie Jeffcoat this saying is cer- < tainly true. There are enough thrill- i ing experiences, deeds of daring and 1 remarkable escapes in the checkered 1 career of this young man to furnith i material for an interesting history of a life. His unfortunate troubles began several years ago when he was charged with haviDg set fire to a house belonging to a Mr. Peel, a citizen of the neighborhood wherein resided Jeffcoat, in this county. A warrant for his arrest was sworn out and placed in the hands of Sheriff Caughman for service. The Sheriff succeeded in arresting his man, at his mother's home, and while the sheriff was warming at the fire Jeffcoat made good his escape. With a reward of $100 for bis apprehension and conviction upon his head offered by Governor Ellerbe, he fled to parts unknown and onnnco^orl oln^irtn fho vi a ilon no r>f OUWWWVUVU VAUVIiWg I.UV V vv V* the officers of the law. The next heard of him was in Georgia from which place came the news that be had killed a man named Wilson. The following is said to be his Georgia record: "He is wanted in Emanuel county, Ga., for killing a man named Wilson, near Herndon last winter. He went there under the name of Charlie Johnson, and it is said he and Wilson were doing an illicit liquor business together. After killing Wilson he left Emanuel, but recenty returned. Sheriff Fianders had made several efforts to apprehend him and on the night of July 16 undertook with a posse to surround him in a swamp. The man had escaped, however, and the posse scattered to search for him. Deputy Sheriff Curl and Joe Flanders, a brother of the Sheriff .TeffV?nof. onrl hia wife on the road to Midville at 11 p. m. The desperado was expecting arrest and was sitting in his wagon with his face to the rear. As his pursurers hove in sight he handed the linestohis wife and concealed himself in the body cf the wagon by lying | down. The demand to surrender | having met with a blank refusal, the officers of the law opened fire and in the fusillade which followed Flanders received a shot in the left breast I from a Winchester rifle in the hands of Jeffcoat and Mrs. Jeffcoat, who is now in jail at Swainsboro, was shot twice, one being in the head. After the killing of Flanders Jeffcoat jumped from the wagon, made for a ? swamp and mad6 good his escape. After throwing his pursurers off his trail he struck out for the Savannah j river. On arriving there safely he A /\ mo*? /)t>r\ODi r> rv pa WUiU uliu jju rr aj ui uucciug, ov; i , stripping, snd leaving bis garments ' and rifle on the Georgia side, be | swam the river and landed on the | soil of South Carolina. From thence after securing a few articles of clothing, he made for his old haunts in the swamps of the Edisto near Wegener in Aiken county, where his ! third murder is said to have been | committed. j %Jeffcoat has sailed under an alias. ! In Emanuel county he was known as { Charlie Johnson. The people of ! that county have been greatly aroused, j and any news of the man who killed I Flanders is eagerly sought. This j was shown bv the wav in which in- : V " i i formation was sought from Colum- ; < i bia and Aiken. j r "Rewards amounting to *1200 have \ been offered for Jcffcoat. Dodgers ! j have been printed ana circulated, j j giving descriptions of bim. These i ( may be the means of running him to i t earth. The rich prize his capture j t would bring will induce police and j c MB??H??? | Only 50 Cents | \ to make your baby strong and ^ $ vre/A A fifty cent bottle of g I Scott's Emulsion I | will change a sickly baby to g ia plump, romping child. Only one cent a day, think at of it Its as nice as cream, 1 Send for a free sample, and try it. a SCOTT & BOWXE, Chemists, ^ 409-415 Pearl Street, Nev? York, g 50c. and $1.00; all druggists. K constabularies to maintain a strict watch for him. H9 will ficd it a difficult task to escape, 3nd he may ret meet death at the point of a Win Chester as unerring as his own. Programme Of the Eighth Annual Reunion of Camp SteadmaD, No. 6G8, U. C V., to be held at the Fair Grounds of the Lexington County Fair Association, Lexington, S. C, August 12th and 13th, 1902. Officers: M. D Harman, Commandant. Jas. E. Hendrix, 1st Lieut. Com'dt. H. A. Meetze, 2d Lieut. " Paul P. Clark, 3rd Lieut. " D. T. Barr, 4th Lieut. " a \T TT avmon Arlinfonf iix? XJiUi UiLIU) U.W.JUWWUV. Eml G. Sox, Quartermaster. D. W. Hite, Commissary. Dr. J W. Geiger, Surgeon. Dr. C. E. Lsaphart, Asst. Surgeon. Rev. N. S. Younginer, Chaplain. J. S. Derrick, Officer of the Day. Jno. J. Taylor, Treasurer. A. E. Wingard, Sergt. Major. Otto Hegman, Yidette. Enoch Swygert, Color Sergt. D. T. Hare, lsfc Color Guard. P. H. Craps, 2d Color Guard. Committee on Invitation?Maj J. H. Counts, J. S. Derrick and D. T. Barr. Committee on Dinner and Arrangements.?T. S. Harman, E. G. Sox, Enoch Swygert, D. T. Hare, G. W. Reeder, Jas. E. Hendrix, and R. E. Sox. Tuesday, First Daj: 10 a. in., camp assembled and called to order bv Commandant, nraver bv ? - - J - ' 1 ^ Chaplain; opening song; reading of minutes of the last meeting. Address of welcome. Address, by Dr. W. T. Brooker. Response by members of camp. Business meeting in regular order. Election of officers. Adjournment. Tuesday afternoon. Assemble at Fair Grounds. Reunion of the several companies. Meeting of committee of arrangement. Wednesday, Second Day. 9 a. ra., Camp aseemble. Music by Lexington Brass Band. Prayer by Chaplain. Opening song by Ladies. Organization of Camp of Sons of Veterans. MuBic. Address by Music. Address by Col. Andrew Crawford. Music. Dinner. 3 p. m? parade of Veterans and Sons of Veterans, led by Lexington Brass Band. All Confederates and citizens of bhe county sre cordially invited to meet with us on this occasion. Bring your blankets, play soldier and have a good time. Come, every Confedsrate, our love for each other demands it, the memory cf the dead mforces it. The fire of self sacriace and devoted love to the "Lost 3ause': burns as warmly on the alter }f the true Confederate soldier now is it did in the sixties. This promises to be the largest reanion ever held in this county. Let sveryone come, Confederates, wives, jons, daughters and friends and do ; lot fail to bring baskets well filled ?or the picnic. We call attention to the announce- 1 nent of the opening of the Summer school, which will begin August 13. Fhe "bill of fare" provided for the j :eachers is an excellent one and we aave no doubt they will tske advautige of it. Board in town can be 0 1 ibtained at very reasonable rates 1 ind our people will welcome the ;eachers of the county to our little | fity. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESS?7TH DISTRICT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Congress trom the Seventh Congressional District and pledge myself to support the platform and nominees of the Democratic parry. A. F. LEVER. FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives and solicit the support of my feliov; cit zens. I will abide the result of the primary election. J. H. COUNTS. D. F. EFIKD is hereby announced for re-election to the Legislature from Lexing- , ton county, subject to the rules and regu- ' lations of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Home of Representatives and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic party. W. M. WILSON, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Honse of Representatives, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JOHN BELL TO WILL. 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 Bonsc of Representives of the State Legislature, subject to the conditions of the Democratic party. E. U. SHEALY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. Th" many friends of JASPER S DERRICK hereby announce him a candidate tor the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. FRANK W. SHEALY is hereby announced as a candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer and is pledged to ab\de the result of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce mvself as a candidate r i _ - 4.: ih. M ior re-eieuuuu iu mt- uiuce wi v/uuuty owperintendent of Education, and pledge myself to abide the result of ?he Democratic primary. Respectfully, JOHN S. DERRICK. The friends of HENRY J. RAWL. know ing his fitness and ability to till, with satisfaction, the office of County Superimendent of Education. respectfully nominate him fts a candidate for that position and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The friends of G. A. GOODWIN Lc eby announce him for the office of Conntv Supervisor, knowing his ability to till the office as well ar the manner in which he so faitLfally filled and discharged the duti- s of the office of County Commissioner held by him as chairman of the Board about fourteen years ago. and pledge him to abide the result ot the Democratic primarv MANY FRIENDS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor. Having had good experience in carpenter work; a contractor for ten years; having also a general knowledge of the working of the office; believing, 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 -1 - - A - 3 A- 3 - it.. J ~ eiecieu, to ever strive to uo uie uutv uevolving upon me. I pledge myself to 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 DTimarv. MANY FRIENDS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Living centrally in the Fork and possessing the qualifications for the discharge < f the duties of the office. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. SAMUEL F. SHEALY. I her by announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner If elected I promise to g ve faithful and efficient services. I am pledged to abide the resnit of the primary G W. REEDER. The friends of ALONZO B. QUATTLEBAUM. of Steadman, announce him for the offioe of CouDty Commissioner and ! pledge him to abide .he result vf the Democratic primary. The friends of ROBERT T. ZENKER, of Gaston, knowing bis fitness, announce him a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge him to abide the result ol the primary. I hereby announce myself* a candidate for County Commissioner from the Fork and pledge mjself to abide the result of the Democratic primary WALLACE E. LORICK. j Bv solicitation of friends and possessing i the qualifications for the office. I have announced myself a candidate for CouDty . Commissioner and pledge myself to abide J the resnit of the primary. , JOHN W. FRY. I ( Friends ot 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 cf WM. A. SPIRES, JR.. his many friends announce him as a candidate for County ] Commissioner and pledge bim to abide the result ol the Democratic primary. ISAIAH KALLAIAM is hereby r.ncouueed as a candidate !'or re-election to the office of 1 County Commissioner, subiectto the rules of ' the Democratic part). j B. B. HILLER, from the Fork, is here i by announced as a candidate for County * Commissioner and is pledged to abide the t result of the Democratic primary. 1704 AND 1700 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. j We beg to announce to our friends in Lexington that when they want to purchase Dry Goids. or Clothing, Hats and Caps lor men and boys, they cm 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 CHEAPEB THAN THE LOWEST. * We hare held our own against any and every competition for seven years. That is enough of a guarantee thit we stand by our customers. This spring we will exce: our past efforts in catering to your wants. Give us a call before bujing as we can be of service to you and glad to welcome all our Lexington friends and patrons when in Columbia. So ca.l at Fitzmaurice's Stares. ^2^*We promise to serve vou faithfully now and all time to come. Januarv 15. wm. plattT : DEALER IN Dry fools, Millinery anl Notions, ^ NEARLY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, COLTTIvSSOI^, - - . S. C. i MAIiX STKKKT. ! Our .stock consists of all seasonable dress fabrics in the latest patterns and weaves, such as Colored Organdies, Corded P. K., 4 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, W>r. PLATT. October, (J.?3m. VJ A ? i ' ?LJ* y - i i i,ji^^ ' "%j* ' S* V_^ V * VJ* 'V VJ*' S* ** " "V/ /; 4 I WE WILL GIVE MlREST I | Mosqiiltoesand F1 ies | . (() GET X HE BEST $ vW 9215 | c-^nsro^ ijp ibr ?l.oO at |rt< 'W "S3tW/a4"TI ftfls m itx^Vi CCA AJI w biicx s; m COLUMBIA, s. c. %fj ! ^ October?ly. j$j FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. NotiC? G. A DERRICK is hereby announced ~ ? - as a candidate tor re-election to the office . -r - Drvunvo trAVT\7<"' TYrvr ivrr>o of County Auditor, subject to the rules of A^afn^t.heBi^eoi^sse^Swv the Democratic party. geti, dSed ^qul^o prSE't PAUL E. HUTTO, of Swansea, is here- c^el? t0 th% undersigned duly attested, and bv announced as a candidate lor County ^ose indebted to the said Estate are reAuditor and pledges himself to abide the jested to ma^e immediate payment to result of the Democratic primary. me* MAlti t,. i>\\ lOrEKl, Administratrix. July 21, 1902. 3w39. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. ! TUa rr rlc A\ TOOP P A \ PS> >*AP- 1 T"> J "TTT ognizing his ability and fitness tV.r public j XVUi^Ll W UI iftviee, hereby announce bin. a candidate j rpH2 ROAD OVERSEERS OF LEXorProoate .lodge subject to the rues 1 > ]_ iugton county are hereby notified to ce Democratic part). iortbuith order out ail persons liable to The numerous triends ot GEORGE S. , road dutv ir; their section and put the pubDRAFTS amiounc- hiiu as a candidate tor ! be roads in thoiough reoair. re-eJection to the office ot Judsre of Pro- I P H. CRAPS, Supervisor, bate. He is pledged to abide the result of July 23, lf?o2. :he Democratic primary. I Dnwor At Maim Ppunkpfl | NEWBERRY COLLEGE. ( IUFIOI Ui IIIIUII1UJ I1UIUIIUU. 1 GEORGIA, i Commodious buildings. Pure Water. Burke County. \ Toree courses for degrees, with electives Good library; working laboratory. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES- Efficient preparatory department, ents that the Power of Attorney here- Board, tuition and all fees per year need olore granted to Green B Rich on the not exceed j day of December, 1901, by me is $100 in Collegiate Department, vflwnlra^ and onr r?v'QAt irtnc mOfltr I $90 in Preparatory Department. ICiCi.') it T WIVOU, IkUU (WV*? V4UliOliVV?VM^ * )v him as attorney are held by me to be Next session begins September 21. lull and void, a copv ot the above being For catalogue, address served on Green B. Rich, mv former at GhO. B. CROMER, President. ,orney. M." E. RICH. Newberry, S. C. July 16, 19G2 - iwJOpd. July 16> 1993