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H "11111 I""- Wi-mwiix.-T? i?mi. im urn The Lexington Dispatch, LEXINGTON, S. 0., G. M. Harm ax. Editor and Publisher. Circulation, 1,800. Wednesday, August 3, 1904. THE FEES BBIDGE. We are not iu tow irast surprised that the candidates for county offices have so far save one exception failed to mention the free bridge question. This question, in the first instance should never have been made an issue in 8 political campaign; its very nature should have kept it out of politics. If a bridge across Saluda river is a necessity; if it will contribute to the happiness, comfort and convenience the Dannie, which we contend it X i ' is and does, then tbe County Commissioners should have gone ahead and built the bridge just as they would have done over any other stream in tbe county. Who ever heard before of the proposition to build a bridge being referred to the people in a political election for approval or rejection? But as it has been done in this instance tbe t proposition Bhould be thoroughly discussed by the candidates on the hustings. All the light possible should be thrown on the matter, so that tbe people can inform themselves as to tbe importance of the undertaking and what it means for the progress of Lexington county. We believe that it is generally conceded that the bridge is a public necessity and should be built, but there are many who oppose it on the ground of paying the pittance of taxes necessary for its construction, and still others through indifference by reason of their remoteness from it consequently the probability of their never having occasion to use it. As to the cost of construction we take pleasure in being able to mak8 the statement that the County Commissioners have received a proposition from a responsible firm of bridge contractors to put up the bridge for about $12,000. The actual value of / t all taxable property of the county, as taken from the Auditor's books is $4,500,000. Anyone mill levy for 3 years would raise $13,500. Of this amount the railroads, telegraph companies, and other corporations would in round numbers pay $4,500 or onethird of the cost, leaving about $8,000 to be divided among the other A 4W? nnnnitr rc/ln/iinn IH2 pit)ert> ui iuo uuuuvj) isuuwiug the amount th?t each individual would be required to pay that many of them would pay the amount without knowing it, and eurely our people have patriotism and public epiritedness enough to cheerfully do this, when they are made to understand the importance of the project and what it means for Lexington county. Besides this and aside from the convenience to our people, as a matter of economy solely, it would be a sound business prlicy for the county to build this bridge from the fact that UDder the law the county is / compelled lo pay the mileage and ferriages of witnesses in criminal oases and of grand and petit jurors while attending court This annually amounts to a snug little sum. It oftentimes happens that by reason of freshets and other abnormal conditions the river is impassable thus forcing people attending coart asoffi cere, to make circuitous routes, thus greatly adding to the expense of the courts, wbereas, if there was a bridge at some convenient point this additional burden would be saved to the taxpayers so that it would be a good investment of public funds to build this bridge. We will show other advantages to Come from the building of this bridge from time to time until the election. Dr. Tbos. B McDdw, of Charleston, who killed C*pfc. F. W. Dawson on March 12, 1889, was found dead in his b*d on Tuesday morning of loaf, ocpt t Tf. in aimoosed that he . _ - ? - rr died Saturday Dight preceding the finding of tbe body, as it was badly decomposed when discovered. He leaves a wife and ooe daughter, who were at Dallas, N C, for the summer. "The Swiss Maid" is the only remaining principal in the deplorable tragedy, which ended the brilliant career of Capt. Dawson. Vote for the free bridge. Campaign ^actings Resumed. After leaving Bovlston Academy, the candidates resumed the campaign at Samaria on Tuesday, July 2Gth. At this campaign all the candidates j with but few exceptions were present, ] and having made much improvement i in voice, culture and elocutionary powers they ail did remarkably well and each and every one of them no doubt succeeded in convincing the voters that he, the candidate, was the very person for the position to which he aspires and that none can fill the office with honor but he. The crowd at this point was not as large as at some of the meetings held so far during this campaign, but was a representative one, and some of the 1 ^ mon most prOQJIUtUi BUU paviiunv uicu of that locality being amoDg the number. The dinner was fine and the crowd was orderly and in excellent humor. It was a well behaved gathering of intelligent people whose purpose it seemed co be in comiDg out was to be informed as to the condition of our government both State and National. Close and careful attention was given each speaker and the ability of the candidate was weighed by the soundness of his position on public questions. This we, therefore, conclude is really and truly a campaign of education. The meeting was called to order and presided over by Major J. G. Etheredge, an one armed Confederate soldier. The first to mount the stump were the candidates for County Commissioners, each one of whom told hpw " J ?t:? mey 8100(1 on lue nueawuu ui v,uuuuj government. They all agree, we believe, touching one thing and that is better country roads; then followed J John W. Fry, E. Austin Smith, Samuel P. Shumpert and Louis J Langford, who aspire to the office of County Supervisor. J. S. Derrick, the present encumbent, and J. E. Rawl Kjzer, candidates for Superintendent of Education, spoke on the subject of education. The candidates for all the other offices spoke except those for Solicitor, who agreed to make no public speech that day. Our old friend, Billy Westmoreland, was as polite and as attentive to candidates and poople as a French dancing master and his kindness and thoughtfulness contributed largely to the pleasures of the occasion. The next day the candidate aggregation held forth at Steadman. The place of speaking was located in a very cool, nice and shady grove, near the Edisto river. A large crowd of the sturdy yeomanry of that vicinity, together with some people and candidates from Aiken county were present. The inner man was - > < II 3 well provided ror oy two wen prepareu cues which were well patronized. Johnny Gantt, another one armed Confederate Veteran and a well known and popular man of his community, was the chairman of this meeting and about 10 o'clock, called the meeting to order. Logan, Rembert, Evans and McSimpkins, candidates for Solicitor, opened the meeting and each made good speeches in behalf of their candidacy. The county campaign proper was opened by the candidates for the Senate all of whom were present. Then came the candidates for the legislature who made improved speeches. The other candidates made their respective bows and mentioned their claim 8. The people of Steadman were hospitable and attentive to the candidates providing for them in an ample way. Crops in that section are in a fine condition and the prospects are for an abundant harvest. At Fowles' mill there was a goodly number of the best people of the neighborhood assembled. Pretty near all of the candidates were present, all of whom told of their aepirations and ambitions to fill the office. The Gilbert brass band furnished the music. Mr. Taylor furnished a fine cue which was served in the old store at the mill site. Everybody eDjoyed themselves and went away well pleased. Mr. Jerod Taylor was the cuist and this statement is enough to satiefy the people that I meats were well cooked and the service was the best. The cropB were the finest that I ever seen. At Rishton there were cot as many people as at tbe meetings preceding. The speaking started at the foot of the ladder and ascended upward. The candidates for the legislature all made their usual speeches. As we have mentioned the platform of ali of the candidates except Mr. Frick, we now give it. He is a candidate for the House of Representatives; be stands for eco- < Domical government wisely admin istered; equal rights and a prompt discharge of responsible duties? for the public schools because they are the hope of our country; that he loves our State schools with no less paternal devotion as he does the denominational colleges but eees this difference that the denominational schools are supported by free will offerings from citizens who are abundantly able to give while our State schools are supported by a system of taxation which bears heavily on our common people; the beet thing to do is to cut high appropriations, increase franchises and levy j heavier taxes on incomes and corpor- \ ations. After the close of the canvass Hon.' A. F. Lever," candidate for CoDgress, made a capital address which called up many who seemed to be careless and indifferent. H6 soon made the welkin ring with his eloquence and chained the attention of his hearers ?even stopping the festive dance of the young folks. Capt. J. Feaster Lyles was the chairman. The candidates were invited to share the homes of the good people of this vicinity, no one can reasonably com plain of a lack of attention on trie part of these people. Particular care was taken to provide a shelter for every one and right royally did the people entertain their guest. The only new feature introduced was Senator Shorpe takiDg issue with Mr. Efird on his biennial seesion scheme. His ground was that he considered it false economy in that the bill provided for do length in the two first sessions and, therefore, would Dot give the desired relief. Right here we wish to say that last week we said that Mr. Efird claimed that biennial sessions would be a saving of $40,000 when we should have said $20,000 annually. At Pelion Mr. O. O Drafts ected as chairman. There was a large crowd present and as a reault the candidates were enthused and were on their good behavior. Nothing new was developed except that here the people were kind and hospitable, and seemed bent upon reducing the expenses of the candidates as much ?-?U1 ^ i r\i f h 1 T*l fctb pubbiuitJ uy cubcibaiuiug iutw <u their homes free of all cost. This is commmendable and we note the fact with much pleasure, j Since the campaign has opened we have come to the conclusion that the executive committee acted wisely in so far as providing for the numerous campaign meetings, as the peojple of every community is given the opportunity of meeting those who are asking their suffrage, face to face, and. heariDg from their own lips what, they think of the questions being discussed. The candidates themselves should also be commended on the manner in which they are conducting their campaign. They are a lively set of men; there is a total absence of all jealous feeling and they have apparently settled down on the golden rule of the survival of the fittest. Today the county candidates are holding forth at Sandy Rqp. Judge Parker will be notified of his nomination by the Democratic party on the 10th of August. | It is reported at Tokio, that after three days of hard fightiDg the Japanese have captured Shantaukow, one of the most important defenses of Port Arthur. The State Summer school, of Wintfarop College, Buck Hill, closed Wednesday after a successful term. r Hon. H. H. Crum, former State j Liquor Commissioner, was 6tricken j with paralysis while eating supper at his home, in Denmark, last Monday a week and died early the next morning. : : We noticed during our campaign trips that there is an abundatce of large aod fine fruit in spots while in other places there was none at all. A UNITED STATES SENATOR Used Pe-ru-na Per Dyspepsia With Great Benefit. s | I | HON. M. C. BUTLERL^^ I JEx-Uiiited States Senator From South Y Carolina. EX-U. S. Senator M. C. Butler frorr South Carolina, was Senator frorr that state for two terms. In a recen letter from Washington, D. C., he says "lean recommend Peruna for dys pepsia and stomach trouble. 1 ban been using your medicine for a shor period and 1 feel very much relieved It is Indeed a wonderful medicine be sides a good tonic. "~M. C. Butler. Peruna is not simply a remedy foi dyspepsia. Peruna is a catarrh remedy Peruna cures dyspepsia because it i; general!}* dependent upon caLarrh of th< stomach. If you do not derive prompt and satis factory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. ilartman, giving i full statement of your case and he wil be pleased to give you his valuable ad vice gratis. Add-e-s Dr. TIartman. President, o; s-nitarivra, Columbus, 0 P>arbecue. TTTE WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASf \Y barbecue and refreshments at Bri Hntto's Mill on Tnesdav. August 9th Campaign Day. All the candidates wiil b present and the public generally is invitei to come out and hear_the speeches W. E. BAUGHMAH. J. G. il. SOX. July 13, 1901-39. Many people from hereabouts wil attend the reunion at Little Mount ain next Friday. CAPITAL, FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable quarterly on Savings I ^COUNTY AND TGWN BEPO Extra Term of Court. the state of south carolina. \tthereas a majority of the VV B<r of LesiDgion County, in the State of South Carolina, have petitioned at r< quired by law lor an extra term of the Court ot Cotuiuou Pleas lor LexiDgton County, in said State. ?o begin on the 4ih M mday in August, 1904. and to continue lor two ?e<-ks; and, whereas, at my suggestion as one learned in the law, the Honoiable Frank B. Giry of the Abbeville Bar, has been eomnrs-doutd by His Eiceilency the Governor of tbis State a-i Special Judgt to hold svd special ttrm of Court; Now i do order that the Hon. Frank B. Gary, as Special Judge, do hold and pre side over said extra term ot court of Common Pleas of Lexington County, in saiii * v t ? %w i State, beginning cm me iounn iuuuu?y n August, j 904. and continuing lor twc weeks thereafter. And I further ordti that there bhall be liolden at extra term o: the conrt of the Common Pleas of Lexing ton county in said State, beginning on tb< fourth Monday of August next (1904), anc continuing tor two wteks thereafter, anc that Samuel B. George, Esquire, as Clerl of the Court of Conrt cf Common Pleai for Lexington County, in the State afore said, do give the public notice required b] law cf said extra term cf the Court ot Com mon Pleas, provide panels of juries anc do all the other things reqnireu by law evld Cltrk of Court shall serve a ccrtiliec copy of this order upon the Honorable Frank B. Gary, as Special Jndge. Y. J. POPE. Chiel Justice, of the Supreme Court of Sooth Carolina. At Chambers, 19th July. 1904. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Lexmgton. In Court of Common Pleas. Pursuant to an order cf the Hon. Y. J Pope. Chief Justice ol the Supreme ? our of South Carolina, of date July 19, 191:4: Notice is hereby given tbat especial tern of the Ccuit of Common Pleas for Lexing tou countv, will be held at Lexington, fc> C., commencing on the Fourth Monday i; August, (being the 22nd day of said month 1904., at 10 o'clock, a. m , and cor.tinuinj * *r*/"v bo W en ha avji t vy *? a; ru uo ^ Givt-ii under ixjy hand and the seal of till said court. at Lexington S. 0. this, tb< 25th day of Jui\, A. 1>. 1904 hAMUEL 1<. GEORGE. [L. S] C. C. ('. P. and G S. July 27. 1904. 4w42. Thomas T T.tggert succeeds Jus K. Jones, of Arkansas, as chairmar of the National Democratic Executivi Committee. j BARBECUE. ON" TRUESDA Y, liL'GTJ-T TWENTYfirth, campaign day at Priceville, ^e ! will serve a tir.u class barbecue at the resilience ci G.F. Kei>ler. Ail the candidates ! will be present and everybody is invited. I JO MM PRICE. M JAMES JUMPER. i June 22, 2304. 10w42. j| Barbecue. jTTTTE WILL FURNISH OUR ANNUAL ?j VV barbecue at Edmund, >'. C. on Au gust 11. 1004., campaign day at that place. Everybcdv come aud hear the candidates . speak and get a good dinner, i * FEEDER PROS. |j Edmund, June 14, 1004 0w4U. | Final Discharge. i "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL JlM persons interested that I will apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge ot Probate in and tor the County ot Lexington, State ot Sooth Carolina, on the 22nd day of Auguct, 1904. for a Final Discharge as Administrator of the Estate ot John W. Connor. CHARLIE W. CONNOR, i Aamini?tr?tnr. 11 J-ily 19, 1904?4w40. 11 FOR SALE, i * * * * ; I 105 Acre Farm in f jt Lexington county, % ! % 2 miles south of % ,' % Gaston for $400. % 1 ? The Bookman Mill Property, 5 [ J in the Fork section of Lexing- * : * ton CouDty, containing 320 * I % acres, with fine water power % \ * and good mill for S9 per acre, {J . '* 225 Acre Farm, clay land, ? * with dwelling and outbuildings, J ^ 8 miles north of Batesburg, S. * r 5 C, for $1800 % ' * 4521 acres of fine clay land, j* | * in a high state of cultivation, * % no waste land, with dwelling, JJ jj tenant bouses, barns, etc, 34 J j * miles north of Abbeville, S. C. % I i J renting for 8000 pounds mid- S* 1 I ? dling lint cotton per year, for * -11 $7500. | 'liOHASL. KELLY j : ?- " ? || REAL ESTATE AGENT, * si? COLUMBIA, - - S. C. | tic- ? 11 April 50 ?ly. ? 14! ? * i jitIrvvv>*VVV*V$? =Sf ?-V- V V V V VV V V$ V* I Th9 editor and family are indepted to Mr. Willie Hook, of near Irene for j some fine apples. They were home .(grown and as fine as any northern j apple on the market. LEXINGTON, S. 0. I TWO leposits. ) per annum, payable quarterly on CI SITORY. PROMPT AND C0UR7EC iuami ; || THE FINE CI $ SHIRTS, COLLARS, > ^ 11 ladies ' SHIRTS AND 1 I EVERTTOOG i | NOTIONS ?* | K ED M X fi colum. t te Gaze on onr new Furniture, handsome Suii Solas. Stoves, Wardrobes., Couches Iron I on and straw.) Dinning Chairs, Extra Oak tables. Hall Itacks. Gn Carts of all kinds, jour house lrom kitchen to garret for cash W. H. ! 3 1 114 PLAIN STREI Opposite Grego Barbecue. AX AUGUST ?. I!i04, THE BROOKw hind Baptist church will furnish a J first" class barbecue, at Xew Brookland, flfl S. C. The proceeds to go for the ereotion of the parsonage. The Ladies' B Aid Society will furnish refreshments. $1 The public is cordially invited. Jig June 22. l?i()4. 7w3U. Barbecue. 1 Messrs. s. p. a s. at smith will 1 give one ol the best 'cues of the sea- j son at T. C. Smith's on August 13. All | the candidates who expect to be elected g will be present A good dinner and a | good time is premised all. Music by bund and amusements tor voung iolks. V I July 13?39. .1 I Barbecue. J We will furnish a first class baibecue Vj and refreshments at Lewiedale, s. 0., on B August 23. There will be speaking by the candidates. Meats will be cooked f||| by Mr. Lewie Hallman. n| J. ct K\ IlALiXj. July 27?4w41. H Barbecue. ? We will furnish, at Irmo, a first class '-M barbecue with refreshments on Cam- V paign Dav. August 20. Evcrvbodv invited. " D. F. LORICK, 1 H. A. LORICK. I J. H. COUNTS. 1 July 27?4w41. J i Barbecue. V IT" E, THE UNDERSIGNED, WILL i j V V furnish a first class cue at Ballen I tine, August 19th, 1904, this being cam- jH j paign day. Everybody is cordially in- A| I vited to attend this cue and get the best WM 1 dinner of the season. H. A. BICKLEY, Jg S. J. BICKLEY. July 4th, 1904. 7w41 pd. Barbecue. j I WILL 1UKNISH A FIRST CLASS ^ barbecue and refreshments at Mr. Aas' tin Meetze's, two and a halt miles north of * Spring Hill, on the {Shady Grove road, on Aagust 8th. There will be masic and dancing for the yoaDg fojk. Candidates and everybody cordially invited, and every ef. fnrf will he marie tr> make the dav an en joyable one. Come one. come all JOSEPH W. MEETZE. * June 13. 1901. Gw3lJ. Notice. TAX SALE. Under aud by virtue of a certain tax j execution issued by the Town Council A of Brookiand, County of Lexington, v j State of South Carolina, against the | j property of Win. Kirby for Town tax \ i for the year ending December 31st, j 1903, I will sell at public outcry to the I { highest bidder, on the corner of State I xand Meeting streets in the Town of 1 ! Brookland, County and State above i named, between the hours of 11 o'clock, I a. m. and 2 o'clock, p. m., of August m lltli, 1904: One pair of Automatic Com- V puting Scales. TERMS OF SALE?Cash. T. D. MITCHELL, 1 Marshal Town of Brooklaad, S. C. New Brookland, S. C., Julv 21, 1904. 3w40 $30,000.00. PER CENT, ] lecking deposits on inimimum amount of $200 IUS ATTENTION GUARANTEED.-?* ^ FURNISHING GOODS. |j jag xso? Sfe WHITE GOODS. % A LiUl NEEDS: Q f ALL KINDS. | JNDSJ "1 BIA, s. c. J ? 1 tes, Lounges, Sideboards. Extension Tables, -mds. heed Kockers Tinnke, Mattresses (cotBeds. Washstands, Centre Tables. Kitchen ^ Household goods all new. We wil 1 lurmsL ^ L. SOWELL, j 2 T, COLUMBIA, S. C. ry Khea Mule Co.