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| THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. IP t^Kir P^f. & Representative Newspaper. Gavers Lexington and the Borders at the Sttrraandinp Gaunties Like a Blanket. l|i|| VOL. XXXVI. , LEXINGTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1906. 36 ''' ^???????^? > , 7 ' " ' * f GLOBE DRY BOOBS COMPANY, . at *w- he. moitcktoit, tie., ivi^ir^a-eie, m ^jL* IttiJo MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, ts. <J. " Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. ' October istf fcM:; " ' _ Meeting- at Mathias' Mineral ^ Spring-. Messrs. Sharpe, Etheredge and Epting, all candidates for the house of representatives, made their initiatory speeches at the Crystal Mineral Spring meeting four miles south of here yes_ terday. The county campaign has . not formally opened, but t?e above named gentlemen took advantage of this splendid opportunity. \ The meeting had been arranged especially for Senator Tillman, and he occupied the stand for quite a good /" time. No attempt will be made here **' to reproduce his speech. He spoke to a crowd estimated all the way from five hundred to one thousand. The senator was in good trim and spoke in his old time earnest and straightforward style. He reviewed fete dispen" sary condition from start to finish, showing how the legislature had by deviating from the original plan, made loop holes by which dishonesty >> . had gradually crept in. He emphatically declared that the St^te dispensary could yet be purified. - / At the close of his dispensary chat the Senator fell into a slow, easy drift and told the people'of his services in H the national congress. He said owing ,' .Ho his long service, he was just now in a position to do something for the N State. He made the remark that new men in congress were worth about three-for-a-ouarter. In pausing he told v the people that he was glad they had such a good congressman in the per? son of Hon. A. F. Lever. He said that .he would cheerfully testify as to the / worth of *'your little musk-rat oi the Dutch Fork.'' (Laughter.) Senator Tillman was the speaker of the day and coulff have had all the time,* but when he heard the "spoons and saucers rattling," he said he would*- stop and let the people eat dinner. . Upon the whole his speech was not one of his "'90," firey electric repartee stump speeches. After dinner had been served, Hon. W. H. Sharpe was introduced as a candidate for the house. This writer did not hear the whole of Mr. Sharpe's 4 speech, but enough was heard to geta clear understanding of his position. He said that he \fras in favor of the State dispensary and the repeal of the Brice law. He advocates a re .vision oi tne pension law. ms speecn was earnest' and was interspersed with a few of his immense stock of good jokes. Hon. E. J. Etheredge was next introduced as a candidate for reelection. In his usual pleasant manner he thanked the people for the extra good Vote given him two years ago. He * r said he was opposed- to extravagant appropriations for the State colleges. He was in favor of giving more to the common schools, in order to secure better teachers, buildings and equipment. He wants to give a pension to ? every old veteran. He was good in his praise of the women, especially those who worked and toiled and suffered in the sixties. He said that the State dispensary was the best solution of the whiskey problem and was in favor of repealing the Brice law. He reviewed his record and promised to be faithful to the end if reelected. The doctor wants to be distinctly understood as to where he stands. He says he can do more for the people in the next two years than N he has in the past by reason of his experience. Hon. J. Mike Epting, who stands for reelection, was next to address V "yTMBT ME AT TAPP'S." Tur IIIL IS STILL 01 This "Mill-End" business is and barrels. Every Departmen were popular and made Famous day will be the biggest, the mos * _ V ' ' > '. .V.v:V ' .$& -f. _ /> '.' the audience. He also thanked the people for the splendid vote given him in the several campaigns in which he had participated. He does not favor the present pension law. He He wants to extend the pensions to nearly every Confederate veteran. He said that during #the last session of the\legislature the liquor question was predominant. Hence it was a great difficulty to force any other question before the members. If elected he will introduce his pension bill again. He did not favor the high appropriations. He believes that the Citadel and the University of South Carolina should be consolidated to to lessen the expenses. At every -opportunity he votecTto reduce the extravagant sums that were being appropriated to the higher institutions of learning. He fought the $20,000 appropriation for the Jamestown exposition. He said he stood for hon-' esty and integrity. In speaking of the whiskey question he expressed his highest regards for the true prohibitionist. But he said that most of the prohibition members of the legislature were practicing deception. He 1 _ .1 J * 1 A il _i. J_1_ aeciarea, m suostance, tnaL vneywere standing behind the prohibition blanket and were swallowing high license. "It is not a question of morals; it is not a question of dispensary or no dispensary; it is a question of dispensary against high license," said he. He believes the so-called prohibitionists would knife Mr. Branson, the only true prohibition gubernatorial candidate, throughout the State. He supported the RaysorManningbill which was framed to purify the dispensary. He opposed the Brice bill.. He wants three true prohibitionists to enter the race so both sides may be represented by good men. "Then," he said, "the issue can be fought out squarely and fairly." (Mr. Sharpe, from the audience, gave assent to this.) Touch ? re nr\Art 4"Vi a a# a -n ttaofi nro _ lllg Lll^ WKJXX^ Ul' lliVOOUga tion committee, he said that Mr. Lyon was not working, primarily, to put the grafters in stripes, but to destroy the State dispensary. He saih that most of all South Carolina needed education and honesty. Mr. Epting concluded his good speech by thanking the people for their support, and by making a plea for reelection on his record and merit. At the close of Mr. Epting's speech, Mr. Geo. A. Shealy was introduced as a candidate for county supervisor. In a few words he told of his past record, and promised faithful services if elected. ? ' % Mr. Joe A. Koon, who is a candidate for the office of county treasurer, was next introduced. 'He said that he believed in putting new blood into the office, at least every six years. He says he is running strictly on merit, and if elected, will carry out the wrork of the office according to the law. Several other candidates were present, but did not address the crowd. C. L. S. r Swansea Council TJ. A. M. The Swansea Council of U. A. M. will have a public installation of officers on Saturday; July 14, commencing at 3 o'clock p. m., with refreshments. The members of the council will be entitled to invite two friends in addition to his immediate family. Come, Mr. Editor, and have a good time with friends. There will be speakers on the above occasion. ^ No. 29. UntAltSI r AT TAPP'S . blessed for many reasons. We ] it will have its full share of ne^ for the Bargains given our Cus ;t complete and best of them all :<Mk County Democratic Executive Committee. The county Democratic executive committee was in session last Wednesday under, call of county chairman, Hon. C. M. Efird. The roll was, called by; F. Harap Hendrix, secretary, ana minutes 01 last meeting reaa. Present were committeemen as follows: Peak?James B. Addy. Chapin?S. D. B. Lever. Spring Hill?O. P. Clark. White Rock?E. U. Shealy. Folk's School House?Dr. H. G. Eleazer. BaUentine??J. B. Derrick. Irmo?Dr. J. L. Shuler. Piney Woods?J. J. Frick. Nates' School House?J. S. Huffman. Pine Ridge?C. L. Epting. Boylston?W. B. Taylor. (Jrout/s store?j. n;. rteynoias. Irene?J. H. Bailey. Gaston?G. W. Pound. Swansea?L. P. Smith. Sandy Run?E. J. Roof. ' Boiling Springs?Jno. A. Shealy. 'Sc. Matthews?Ioor Hayes. Edmund?W. H. Sharpe. Pond Branch?D. D. Smith. Oak Grove?Geo. E. Rish. Steadman?R. G. Able. , Long Branch?E. S. Hallman. Summit?D. T. Hare. Brook?D. J. S. Derrick. Bat-esburg?Dr. W. H. Timmerman. Leesvme?Jb. Jiamp nenanx. Lexington?E. L. Wingard. Brookland?G. A. Guignard. Seven clubs were not represented. After discussing the matter the assessments of candidates were fixed as follows: Metnbers of the House - - $ 5 00 Probate Judge - - - 5 00 - County Supervisor - - 10 00 County Treasurer - 12 50 County Auditor - 12 50 ' Superintendent of Education 10 00 That the chairman be empowered to embody in the respective pledges that each successful candidate pay an additional 50 per cent extra of the actual assessment so fixed. Upon motion of James B. Addy ten campaign meetings were fixed for the county canvass. Seven on the south 9ide of Saluda and three in the Fork, as follows: Steadman, Wednesday, Aug. 8. , Leesville, Thursday, Aug. 9. Gilbert, Friday, Aug. 10. Hollow Creek Church, Sat., Aug. 11. Pelion, Thursday, Aug. 16. Swansea,. Friday, Aug. 17. Brookland, Saturday, Aug. 18. Irmo, Tuesday, Aug. 21. Chapin, Wednesday, Aug. 22. Pine Ridge, Thursday, Aug. 23. Pledges are required to be filed and assessments paid to either the chairman, C. M. Efird, Lexington, S. C., or secretary, F. Hamp Hendrix, Leesville, S. C., by noon preceeding the day of the campaign opening, August 8th. Chairman Efird has the blank forms of oath, etc., to Vhom ail candidates will apply as early as convenient before the opening of ' the campaign. That each executive committeeman is required to send to the secretary, F. Hamp Hendrix, at Leesville, S. C., on or before the 10th day of August, the names of three managers for the conducting of the primary election at j his precinct, and that the secretary j publish same. That this executive committee do j recommend to the commissioners of j the State election for appointment, as ' [2 TAPP'S gBEATEB I SELLING I AND THE PEO have been preparing lor tnis glo: v goods; "Mill-Ends" from the bi tomers. It is no experiment wi1 . Be sure to call, see and learn : managers for the State election, wherever possible, those managers who served in the primary. That each executive committeeman be, and become, responsible for carrying out and bringing in the voting boxes for his precinct. Resolved, by Jas. B. Addy, that the chairmen of the respective cam- j paign meetings shall ask of the candidates for house of representatives thje following questions: 1st. Are you in favor of the State dispensary system? 2nd. Are you in favor of the repeal of the Brice law? ? Gaston Gleanings. To the Editor of the Dispatch: The copious, refreshing showers continues to fall, and the farmers are still hustline-. C7 The fever stricken patients are convalescent, and Dr. Hutto wears a smile. The pretty Miss Journette Odom is visiting in our little town. She is the guest of Mrs. G. A. Goodwin. Recently the writer was presented with an apple sprout containing one dozen fine apples. They grew on the George Watts place, R. F. D. No. 2. Many thanks friend George, when the ,others get ripe you may send me some more. John M. Kneece, of Batesburg, R. F. D. No. 1, visited W. B. Fallaw. He reports crops in an inferior condition in his section of the county. The devoted Mrs. Felix and Miss Rosa B. Fallaw are on a visit to the old home place in the Sand Dam section. D. B. Sphaler, the naval store king of Fla., is on a trip here. He looks hale and hearty from the scented perfumes of the Florida flowers. Prof. Smith has done some needed repairing on his mill recently. H. L. Lucas lead to the hymenial altar Miss Florence E. Spires on the eve of the 2d, and took upon themselves the marriage vows, performed by W. B. Fallaw. May long life and happiness be theirs. Is it possible that in all this grand old Palmetto State of ours, a State of ehivalrious deeds of daring and heroism, there can't be found one man with grit, backbone and courage enough to meet Uncle Ben on the political stump? Gur friend J. A. Roberts on R. F. D. No. 1, presented the carrier with some good juicy melons, the first of the season. He had 'em on the 2d. Watch the candidates' column boys they'll pop out ere long as thick a9 mushrooms in a hot-bed. Well, don't hesitate boys, come out. Remember the early bird catches the worm. Big meetings, hand shaking, raining, grassing and melon eating, some of the good old summer time's greet ings. The health of the happy Felix family is excellent. ' Billy Felix. July 9, 1906. Robbery. Some one recently went into the house of Mr. J. West Kleckley, near Peter's church, while the family were out at work, and took from Mr. Kleckley's pants pocket twenty doHars.two fives and a ten dollar bill. He has no clue, and it is strange that others in this neighborhood have lost money in a like manner. Evidently it is the work of the same party and he should be caught and punished or treated to a load of buckshot. )EPARTME2TT STORE. niriiT 0A1 LVLNI OH! PLE ARE REJ rious sale for months and month iggest and best people in Ameri th us. It has proven the greates something that will surely pleas PMcaTc Swansea News. Mrs. Sarah Rast, who has been away for sometime with relatives in Orangeburg, returned home a week ago. Miss Emily Evans left for her home in Marion last week via St. Matthews where she will spend a few days with her sister. Miss Evans was the efficient trimmer for Mrs. P. E. Hutto for the past season. Miss Florrie Oliver, of the Limestone section, is the pretty guest of Miss Aline Oliver this week. Misses Minnie Johnson and Annie Mae Gantt went to Savannah Sunday. Little Miss Marian Floyd who had been 'with her aunt, Mrs. F. M. Hodge, for several weeks returned to he home , \ in White Oak, Ga., Saturday. Mrs. W. T. Brooker is in North for a few days. The fourth was spent very quietly here. In the afternoon a number of the townspeople witnessed the NorthWoodford ball game at Woodford. Last Tuesday evening a select crowd of young people spent a very pleasant time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Hutto. Friday evening a week ago the pretty and commodious new home of Mr. and Mrs. Hodge, on the suburbs of town, was thrown open and the young people enjoyed themselves there until a late hour. The amusement decided upon for that evening was a "tacky party," and many and varied were the color schemes and costumes of the evening. Every one voted the other thanks for their carefulness in the detail of dress on other occasions. Mr. W. A. Hamby spent several days in town 011 business last week. A- meeting is in progress at the Methodist church this week being conducted by Rev. M. F. Dukes. July 9, 1906. - C. Congressman Lever's Speech. The first speaker last night was Hon. A. F. Lever, the congressman from the Seventh district and a candidate for reelection, unopposed. It was a good natured crowd which he addressed, and he was well received. He was gratified that he has no opponent. He has been faithful to his duties, he said. He* has not attempted to play the role of a statesman. Statesmen are bom, not made, and he feels that he has his limitations, but he tries to be a useful representative. He enumerated some of the things which he had done. Among them said: The time has come when the South must have diversified interests and he has introduced what is known as the "Leverdairy bill." He had secured for Sumter a $50,000 postoffice building, and if they keep him in congress long enough he will get a S50,000 federal building for Columbia. (Applause.) As to the meat inspecti^i? bill, he said that some of the correspondents had misrepresented his position. He hnd thought that it would be better 0 ? - - for the government to pay the tax out-right. He asserted that this is clearly Democratic doctrine. He concluded by again thanking the people of the district and was given a rousing cheer. i Pond Branch Items. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Good old summer time, genuine hot weather, with occasional thunderstorms. Crops are recovering from the re Lt \i\ IHt OICED AT TH] I ls. The goods are rolling in by ca. We have had two of the ] ?t selling event of the year. Ti se you. oium 01; cent heavy rains. Though some think it necessary to apply fertilizers for a > second time and are acting accordingly. Peaches are plentiful, though the . real early ones rotted considerably, yet the later varieties promise to be fine. Very few citizens from this com munity attended the campaign meeting. They are running a camnaiem of their own now, and will be a few days longer. After a little while we can listen to the boys, bat just now we must depend somewhat upon newspaper reports. *Mr. William Crout was quite sick a few days this week, but is able to be at his work again. It is reported that Mrs. Nancy Shealey, who resides on Lexington It. F. D. No. 3, is quite sick. Mr. Jno. J. Koon left last Monday for Newberry where he will be a few weeks doing carpenters wook. Mrs. Pickens Harman from near Lexington spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Crout. Mrs. Geo. W. Lewis, who has been quite sick for sometime is able to be out again. Mr. Willie Smith's singing school closed at Boiling Springs last Saturday week. The protracted meeting at Pond Branch church will begin the third Sunday of this month. Rev. Inabinet \ will be assisted by Rev. J. D. Crout, of Dillon. Preparations are being made to have a wTell put in the church yard. This is a long needed improvement. _ C. Gilbert, June 30. Death of Mis. Susan E. Smithdeal. At St. Paul's church this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the Rev. W. H. Greever, pastor, will conduct the funeral sendees of the late Mrs. Susan E. Smithdeal, who died, aged 74, at her home, 1612 Marion street, yesterday afternoon, following a long illness. The interment will be at Lexington. Mrs. Smithdeal was born in Lexington village "and was graduated from the young woman's college of Columbia. She was Miss Susan Hendrix. She married the Rev. John L. Smithdeal, of North Carolina, and they moved to Pennsylvania and thence to New York, where they lived until Mr. Smithdeal's death, when she returned to her native town with six children, five of whom now survive her. These are: Messrs. J. D. and J. N. Smithdeal, of Columbia; Miss Hattie M. Smithdeal, of Columbia; Mrs. M. A. LaMotte, of Augusta, ana Mrs. Fannie B. Roof, of Lexington. Mrs. Smithdeal was a devout Christian and had been a devoted member of the Lutheran church all her life.? Columbia Record, July 5. The remains of Mrs. Susan Smithdeal were brought to this place for burial in the Hendrix cemetery last Thursday. Mrs. Smithdeal was for many years one of the favorite young ladies of I ??4-^ 1 /wanr nn I our vniiigCj dim uuiii one u|/, married and moved away. Now she leaves only two brothers of once a i prominent family of this place, Messrs. i S. N. Hendrix, of Columbia, and Mr. j James E. Hendrix, of our town, and ! a large circle of close relatives and : friends to mourn her loss. Cholera of a deadly type has broken out among natives and American soldiers in Manila, and the disease is spreading rapidly. "MEET ME AT TAPP'S."" vrTo ILHII,. E BARGAINS. the cases and boxes, bundles Mill-End sales here and they ds one beginning next Satur El, S. C. V \ ?