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IMBMBBWMMBBBaWBWtaMaBBaMWWnwaWMBMa Tiie 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. Obitaaries charged lor at the rate of one j cent a word for every word over 100 j *r?^innprtA/1 frpft I woras. _iutix;?gc uvvt\.t.v and are soiicted. Rates for contract advertising will be cheerfully furnished on application Anonymous communications will receive no attention. Rejected manuscript will not be returned nniess accompanied by stamps for tne purpose. For any further information call on or address. -? G. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher. I Wednesday, August 6,1902. Factionalism 2Tct Dead. From many quarters of the State cctnes the seductive news that factionalism is dead; that the hatchet has been buried; the wounds and the sores and scars received in the political battles of the past decade have all been healed and the lines which divided the narty into factions have?a)I been obliterated by one great wave of brotherly love that has swept the State from the mountains to the sea. Alas for the truth of history, this is not the case. Factionalism not dead? it is only sleeping; the hatchet has not been buried so deeply that it cannot be resurrected at a moment's notice at a more propitious time; the wounds and sores and scars of politicai battle are only covered by tbe flimsy deception of self interest and as soon as that is assured they will open again and bleed more profusely than ever before; tbe white wiDgs-of the angel of peace is not permanently over the Democratic camp?ody the shadow of those wiDgs are seen and that so dimly that the mist will be brushed aside at the first approach of strife. This article is written with no intention of stirring up strife, but only with a view cf showing that all this hnft and crv about ''peace, peace, ? - when there is do peace" is raised for the purpose of lulling to sleep that element formerly known as [Reformers in the hope of electing the men in sympathy with those known as Conservatives. There is no individual or newspaper in the 3tate that has labored more honestly and more zealously to reconcile the differences between the warring elements in the party and bring genuine peace and harmony out of bitterness and discord thsn we have done. For the return of these blessings to our party ranks we have labored both in and out of seasoD; we have made concessions that uBder no other circumstances and for do ether object would we feel justified in doing, and have supported pronounced Conservatives solely upon the principle of doing evil _ _ that good might come of it. - ?Jut when we Fee the assassins' knife time after time pluDged into the back of a leading Reformer while in the act of graspiDg the extended olive branch, we very much fear that we will reap the bitter fruits of love's labor lost as a reward. There are evidences in the past and sign8 in the future which makes clear that this cry of "factional lineB are obliterated" is bellow mockery?a delusion and a snare. Every election since the Waterloo of 1890, the Conservatives have stood together almost to a man for a Conservative candidate as against a Reformer. This is evidenced in the case of Mo9es jiaainsh Strikes for Congress: Butler against Tillman for Unitjd States Senator; Earle against Evans for the same office; Featherstone sgainet Eilerbe for Governor, and Iloyt agaist McSweeney. 0:her instances could be cited but these are sufficient to show that while apparently disorganized the erstwhile Conservatives j are in reality thouroughly organized, j All Giome to thfi ftnrirtln- I CJLli bUW wv? sion that one candidate for Gov- I' ernor and one for United States Sen- i ator will practically be given the eolid support of that element in theap proaching primary. This is as cer- i tain as is the truism that coming events cast their shadows before. tammmmmmmnammmmammmmaamammammmmi Those who imagine that the vote given Dr. Timmerman for Governor in the coming primary will be entirely complimary and not with any expectation of his election, are reckoning without a true appreciation of the situation. The friends of this candidate are giving him their support because they believe that he is the man cf the hour; that they see in him all | tho elements for making a high toned, capable and efficient Chief Magistrate. They have every reason to believe that a large per cent, of the support of those who are laying low anrl aavina- nnt,hin.<y will &0 to Dr. "*"* ~~~ J ? CD r> o Timmerman because, of his fitness and competency, consequently appreciate worth and merit in office, and Dr. Timmerman possessing these in an eminent degree, will command their support. An acceptable earnest of the desire for permanent peace and harmony in the Democratic family would be the elevation of Dr. W. M. Timmerman to the Governorship of South Oarolian. Dr. Timmerman is one of the purest men in the State. There is absolutely not a blot or stain upon his public or private character and he enjoys to the fullest extent the confidence and respect of the people of the State of every shade of political j belief. Broad minded and liberal in j his views he possesses all the eie- : ment8 to make him the Governor of the whole people without regard to j political differences past, present or j future. He above all others can j bring our people together and his en- j ergies will b9 directed toward ad- ! vancing the material prosperity of j the State in all her diversified inter- ! ests. A vote for him means a vote for high standard of morality, for the dignity of Christian citizenship and j for ability and fitness in office. All j things considered Dr. Timmerman j is unquestionably the strongest and ; most eligible candidate now before j the people seeking their suffrage and ! he will make a most popular Goy- j ernor in the event of his election, of j which there now remains but little doubt. Let Lexington give him that generous support he so richly deserves. If Col. Tolbert's proposition to ! give ths taxes paid by negroes to the | support of negro schools only, and i those paid by the whites to educate j white children is adopted, what does the Colonel propose to do with the j dispensary profits? It is a known fact ' that negroes are the best patrons of j the dispensaries, and, therefore, according to Col. Tolbert, are entitled j to the major share of the profits. ______________ Speaking of Col. Jim Tillman after ! he made his speech here on campaign- \ day, one of our prominent divines remarked, of him: "Possessing a.i manly form, with a strong face, ' bright intellect and brainy, he lacks j but one thing to make him noble man j ?that one thing needful was for God j to convert his soul " Amen. I The State Board of Equalization | decided to fix the assessment cf j property on the 70 per cent, basis. J This action of the Board reduces the i assessment in this county two per j cent. j Summer School Test Books, j The following text books will be ! taught in the Summer School for \ Lexington county: Lee:s U. S. j History, Wentworth,s Arithmetic, j WKfloloKc (rrortad TiPQftnna in Enoliah ! Hawthorne's Wonder Book, Arabian j Nights, Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van j Winkle, and Evangeline. The an- ! nouncement was made last week that j Buehler's Grammar would be taught, \ but we have since been instructed to j use Wheeler's Graded Lessons. | Please note the change. These books i can all be secured at reduced prices. I I wish to call the attention of the i teachers to the rules in regard to the j granting and renewal of certificates ! in connection with the Summer SnVirrkl wnrfc- ! I trust that the teacher pupils will ; each make an effort to be present at j the opening session, Wednesday, j August 13, at 10 o'clock a. m. Respectfully, S. J. Derrick, Principal. j - I Mr. Ruff Haltiwacger is slowly j recovering from the id juries received by having his foot mashed by a car wheel at Bateeburg some weeks ago. l LOSING | | in summer can ?je prevented I y by taking ir II Scott's Eniiilssofi ? Sk its as beneficial in summer as || in winter. If you are weak or Kg || run down, it will build ycu up. p| ? SCOTT & JsOV.'NlI^ ClicniJst?, B 409-4:5 Pearl Sireci, Kc w York. && SI! 50c. and $1.00; alt druggists. km | :r rn^emmfo^ Eetmon of Ccnfe&s. Next Tuesday and Wednesday the ! old soldiers will hold a grand relink n : ftf iV?1h -nlupp. A hirce crowd is ox v-w - ? r 0 i peeled and probably every old ConI federate with his family will be i present. Extensive preparations are being made for their pleasure* and an elaborate programme has been pre| pared, which has already been pub1 lithed. | The Lexington Brass Band will furnish the music and the ladies of ! Lexington will give a free open air j ! concert at the fair grounds on i August 13ih, which will consist of 1 . war songs, recitations, etc. | la addition to this a Camp of the ; Sod8 of the Confederacy will be or- i ganized. The followirg are the [ requisites for membership: All male descendants cf these who served in the Confederate Army or Navy to the end of the war or died in prison or actual service, or were killed in battle or honorably discharged, or retired, shall be eligible for membership in the Gamps of the Confederation, provided no member shall be admitted under 12 years cf age or allowed to vote under 1G years of age. The following have given their names for the formation of a camp: Alfred J. Fox, Tally R. Keisler, E BeltoD Roof, S. J. Leaphart, Saml. P. Roof, J. E. KaufmanD, T. C Sturkie, S. H. Herman, E A. Roof, J. Simon Caugbman, J. M. Crsps, M. W. Shull, W. J. McCartha, C. E Leapbarf, Jr., R. H. Snelgrove, R L Keisler, G. E. Reeder, W. P. Roof, J. B. Wingard, Thos. L Harman, H. M. "Wingard, P. H. Corley, D. Pickens Roof, Wade T It is expected that each one who attends bring a well filled basket of good things to eat so that the inner as well as the outer man can be provided for. This is important and should not be neglected. No objections will be raised if two or more baskets are brought by one person. Let everybody came and have a good time. Eeply to Henry's Card. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Chairman Spann states "officially'': "After the payment of the actual expenses (managers' services are not "actual expenses"?) of the said committee such as printing, preparing in fV>io /?nnnonfinii U Li C UUACO, UL/L/.J IU LUIO VJUUUC^IIVU might mean little or it might mean much) the balance will be paid out proportionately to the managers which will be as much as usual or perhaps more." Taking that "official" dictum as a base we will risk this theorem. At the la9t primary election the managers received $.00 each for their two days services, add "perhaps more" to this amount and a total something like this $0 00 might result. It would have been more satisfactory had the chairman been specific and stated the amount in figures 8. As to the telegram matter the member, a novice in committee work, who published the "unpublished proceedings" infers from the motion that such a tbiDg as paying for telegrams had been done. If the brother member's motion to pay for no telegrams bad not been wiped out with such rapid haste by tabling, but discussed as it should have been, an explanation might have unfolded (the same as a "couple dollars" for printing) which would have settled the matter and excited no one's suspicions. Respectfully, A Member Ex. Com. For Sale Cheap. A complete equipment for a short telephone line including two telephones, wire insulators etc., for sale cheap. Those wishing to purchase can get further information by applying at this office. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. LEVEIl. FOR REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Hepresentatives and solicit the support of my fellow cit zens. I will abide the result of the primary election. J. H. COUNTS. D. F. EFIIID is hereby announced for re-election to the Legislature from Lexington county, subject to the rules and regulutirtnu At' trip HpHIr.OTftt.iP. Tl-irtV. 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 announce mvse'f a candidate for the House of Representatives, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JOHls' BELL TO WILL. J. M. EPTING is a candidate for election as a mem her of the House of Representatives. subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of Hollow Greek Township re?nc-etfui)y announce J. BROOKS WINGAI'.D as a candidate for the House of Representatives in the nrimnry election and pledge him to abidG the result. I am a candidate for a seat in the Bouse of Representees of the State Legislature, subject to the conditions of the Democratic party. E. U. SEEALY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. Thi many friends of JASPER S DERRICK hereby announce him a candidate l'">r the office of County Treasurer, subject to tbe rules and regal, tions 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 abide the result of the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce mrself as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Superintendent of Education, and pledge myself to abide the result of ihe Democratic primary. Respectfully, JOHN S. DERRICK. The friends of HENRY J. BAWL, know iog 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 I pledge him to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. FOE COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The friends of G. A. GOODWIN he eby announce him for the office of County Supervisor, knowing his ability to till the office as well af the manner iu which he so faitLfally filled and discharged the dati-s ol the office of County Commissioner held by him as chairman of the Board about fourteen years ago and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary MANY FRIENDS. I hereby announce myself a candidale 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 j county for their support and promise, if j elected, to ever strive to do the duty devolving upon me. I pledge myself to ! abide the result cf the primary. J. COLLINS PRICE, a citizen 01 rricevuie. 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 primary. MANY FRIENDS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Living centrally in the Fork and possessing the qualifications tor the discharge cf the duties of the office. I hereby announce myself a candidate tor 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 office of County Commissioner and pledge him to abide ihe result ?,f the Democratic primary. The friends of ROBERT T. ZENKER. 01 Ijftston, ?OOWlDg Hits uiue>S! nuuuuutc 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 myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary Wallace e. lorick. By solicitation ol friends and possessing the <]nalihcations for the office. I have announced myself a candidate for County Commissioner and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. JOHN W. FRY. 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 01 the primary. Realizing the efficiency as an officer of J WM. A. SPIRES. JR., his many friends j announce him as a candidate for County ' Commissioner and pledge bim to abide the j jesult of tbe Democratic primary. ISAIAH HALLMAN is hereby announced ! as a candidate for re-election to the office ot County Commissioner, subitctto the rules ot the Democratic part;.. B. B. HILLER, from tbe Fork, is hereby announced as a candidate for County Commissioner and is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primary. Fitiaia! tarn! DBYMOIISJfflMSfflWTBIS, 1704 AND 1706 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, 3. C. i Wo beg to announce to our friend in Lexington that when they want to purchase Dry Goods, or Clothing. Hats and Caps for men and boys, they ctn always depend on what we sell you and can be relied upon to be the best quality for the price. I We can sell you goods J ICEEAPEB, TEAN LOWEST. \ "We have lie!J our own against any ana every competition for seven yetrs. That :s enough of a guarantee th it we stand by onr ens:.nmers. i'his soring we vriJJ excel our pa'<t efforts in catering to your wants. Give us a cab before buying as we can be ot service to you and glad to welcome all 01:I>:;ingUm friend.? and patrons when in Columbia. ;So ca 1 at Fiti,ismiisif t's JL ??;JUXU*&?J1?. W KJ8WI VJm promise to serve yea faithfully now and all time to come. Jannarv 15. fl DEALER IN A Ik frnfliis Millinnnr and fens afa j a assL'sasaawa j afygssaEW^ NEAEL7 OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, COZLfCJ^ZBI.^., - S. C. 1 MAIN STREET. i Our stock consists of all seasonable dress fabrics in the latest patterns and weaves, such as Colored Organdies, Corded P. K., i 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. t October, lJ?3m. wurn ii ii i nun vnn nnerr I! m HILL LIlli !ul ilMll ^ FR03I ||j I Mosquitoes and Flies I GET THE BEST ' jj|l I MOSQUITO O^.TTOT="Z- |J ^ ifc loi* Sj?l.?>0 at || | McCreery Brothers, I ,{g COLUMBIA, s. c. m i MS October?ly. 5$1 1 v7a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ^ FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. NotlCe G. A DERRICK is hereby announced ! as a candidate tor re-election to tte office | 4 TT -r^ ot County Auditor, subject to the rules of A "AUi,,f vLXLAjSUii the Democratic party. ^ ^5ams * e ^state c* /^s,se Swyr gert, deceased, are requested to present PAUL E. HUTTO. of Swansea, is here- theiI! t0 the undersigned dnly attested, and bv announced as a candidate for County those indebted to the said Estate are reAuditor and pledges himself to abide the quested to mane immediate payment to result of the Democratic prioaarv. llie* MARY E. bWxGERT, Administratrix. July 21,1902. 3w30. FOR PROEATE JUDGE. | The maty friends ot IOOR HAYES, ree- ; "R/^orl n O* 1 ognizins his ability and fitness h. r public j Jl\#v/??vL W Ul-cLlLL^. sernce. herebv announce bin: a cumulate | rpHE ROaD OVERSEERS OF LEXtor Proba.e J?.dge, ..nfcject to tar r?. * J[ itgtou county are hereby notified to the Democratic par .. . t?.-rrb\\ltb order out. all persons liable to The numerous triends cf GEORGE S road duty ;n their section and put the pubDRAFTS announce him as .? candidate tor he roads in thorough repair, re-election to the office o? Judge >>i Pro- P H. CRAPS, Supervisor, bate. He is pledged to abide the result of July 23. 1>."2. the Democratic primary. POWer 81 Hi RHa.jMWBE8B?0LLEaL ' GEORGIA, i Commodious buildings. Pure Water. Burke County. ( T ree 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 toicre granted to Green B. Rich on the not exceed day of December. 1001. by me is SICO in Collegiate Department, hereby revoked, and any transactions made SOU in Preparatory Department, by him as attorney are held by me to be Next session begins September '24. null and void, a copy ol the above being For catalogue, address served on Green B. Rich, my former at G&O. B. CROMER, President, tornev. M. E. RICH. Newberry, 8. C. July 16, 19C2 - 4w40pd. July 16, 1903. I