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The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Harman, Editor and Publisher D. R. Halthvanger, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Lexington, S. C., as second class matter. The subscription price of the Dispatch is $1 a year; 50 cents fcr six months; 25 cents for three months?invariably cash in advance. CIRCULATIOy 2,226. Wednesday, June 17, 1908. Last week we printed a communication from "Sam Pack" on the proposed steel bridge which the supervisor and county commissioners have had under consideration for some time. At the very outset, we wish to inform our correspondent th&t the steel bridge question is not dead; and it should not be. At the same time no contract has been given out for the building of this bridge. It is true, as "Sam Pack" says, "that thousands of our people will never see the bridge in case it is built," but we should not be unmindful of the fact that what benefits one section of the bounty naturally benefits the other. As to taxing the people to pay for this bridge, we will state, for the benefit of our friend, that the present surplus in the treasury and the taxes received from the railroads and other corporations will almost pay for the bridge, and the necessary taxes to be added will be so small that the taxpayers will hardly feel it. We disagree with "Sara Pack" on the proposition that this question should be submitted to the voters in the coming primary; it is not a political question, and should not be injected into the primary. The supervisor is vested with the power to authorize the buildinc of this bridge and the matter should be left wholly in his charge. He should be capable of knowing the needs of the people and what is for the best interest of the whole county. Of course, we do not contend that he should abuse this power. He should survey the territory well and review every phase of the situation before acting on so an important matter. The bridge should be built in the most convenient place and as early as possible. "Sam Pack" is right on the proposition that the people should know the cost of the building of this bridge and they certainly will know before it is built. We have no idea that any member of the board of county commissioners has any intention of keeping the matter under cover. Their work and actions are open to all and will be known at the proper time. Our ITozt Congressman. Hon. A. F. Lever has done the exEected thing?he has announced that e is a candidate for re-election to congress from the Seventh District. Haahe not done so there would have been disappointment and regret throughout the district. That he will be re-elected goes without saying; even those who nourish a secret ambition to occupy the seat Mr. Lever has filled so long and so well know that his re-election is assured by an overwhelming majority over any op? ponent who may enter the race this year. Mr. Lever has a record of efficient service in behalf of his district that entitles him to the good will and confidence of his constituents. That he eniovs a nonularitv in his district greater "than any other man who has been in pnbiic life in a score of years shows that the people are sensible of the value of his services and are desirous of keeping a good man in a position where he can do the most good. ?Sumter Daily Item. The Item expresses the sentiments of every voter in the seventh district in the above pert article. There is no doubt about it; Lever is the most popular man in this district, if not in the whole state. His work in congress is known the country over and . he has many personal admirers in every state in the union who will rejoice in the fact that he is to be returned to confess unopposed. Lexington county is proud of her Lever; the seventh congressional district is proud of her Lever; South Carolina is proud of her Lever. The withdrawal of D. C- Heyward from the senatorial race and the entrance of Mayor R. Goodwin Rhett of Charleston, has caused a great deal of discussion among the voters and politicians of the state. In this issue of The Dispatch will be found the announcement of Mr. Rhett. He may not be the equal of Mr. Heyward when it comes to shaking hands, but that he is the peer of any man in South Carolina when it comes to ability and manliness, is not questioned. As mayor of Charleston he has managed the affairs of that city in a manner ' that has attracted wide attention and caused much favorable comment. He is identified with many business enterprises in Charleston and is recognized as one of the leading citizens of that progressive old city. Mayor Rhett is a gentleman of charming and attractive personality and tio doubt will 2rive a eood account of himself on the stump.w The city authorities of Columbia have recently had erected a public band stand on the western corner of the park, or state house grounds. In the afternoon's and evenings free concerts will be given by the city band, which no doubt will be much enjoyed and appreciated by those who hiay chance to stroll around the state house. Indeed, it will be a new departure for Columbia and the city council cannot be praised too highly for their efforts along this line. Congressman Lever is always in demand. On July three he will address the State Rural Letter Carriers' association at Aiken. On the third Saturday in August he will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Farmers' Society of Pendleton. He has also been invited to speak at Ware Shoal9 on July the 4th, but he has not accepted this invitation yet. Some foolish young people don't know the difference between a broken heart and a disordered liver, but they can't fool an old widower. ( ANNOUNCEMENTS. All announcements coming under this head will he charged for at the rate of ?5.00 for each announcement. The same to run until the result of the primary. For IT. S. Senate. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the approaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the Democratic voters of this State. R. G. RHETT. For Congress. I announce myself as a candidate for Congress from the Seventh District of South Carolina and pledge myself to abide the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. A. F. LEVER. For Solicitor. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. I pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary, and to conform to all the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. George Bell Timmerman. For the Senate. Recognizing the ability and fitness of Mr. G. A. Guignard, of New Brookland, we hereby announce him as a candidate for State Senator from Lexington county [ and pledge him to abide the result of j the Democratic primary. Many friends. The friends of Col. G. T. Graham ^ flin Qto to announce mm u unuuiuauc mi Senate and pledge him to abide the results of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Lexington county and I will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. W. H. Sharpe. For the Legislature. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature from Lexington county, and I will abide by the rules governing the Democratic primary. Joseph L. Amick. William W. Hawes is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington county and pledges himself to abide the i result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington county and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. W. R. Lowe. J. Brooks Wingard is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives of South Carolina from Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The friends of R. L. Shuler hereby announce him a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature for Lexington county, subject to the rules govern-. ing the Democratic primary. . Isaac Edwards. For Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announ ce Samuel B. Georcre as a candidate for the office of Clerk"of Court at the ensuing primary election, and pledge him to abide the result thereof. Upon the solicitation of many friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court of Lexington county, and will a"bide the result of the Democratic primary election. Frank W. Shealv. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection for the offiee of Sheriff of Lexington county, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. P. H. Corley. Tor County Treasurer. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the nominatioii for the office of Treasurer of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. M. Malpass. The many friends of Esaias L. Wingard, recognizing his integrity and ability and faithful services in the past, hereby announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer of Lexington county and pledge him to abide the result o*f the Democratic primary. For County Auditor. The friends of W. D. Dent, recognizing his ability and prompt and neat work, announce him for reelection as Auditor for Lexington county, and pledge himito abide the result of the primary .-glee tion. - 1 For County Supervisor. The many friends of John W. Frye knowing his qualifications, announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the result. of the primary election. Isaiah Hallman is hereby announced a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Lexington county, and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary. " "? - X* XT XT* _ I The many menus or mr. rs. n. xiite announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the' result of the primary election. The many friends of Geo. H. Koon, recognizing his valuable services as Supervisor, announce him as a candidate for reelection and pledge him to abide the result of the ensuing primary election. James W. Shealy is hereby announced a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington county and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. Recognizing the faithful services of G. A. Goodwin as county commissioner for two terms several years ago, his friends announce him as a candidate for Supervisor and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington county subject to rhe rules and regulations governing the Democratic primary. Azariah Taylor. I hereby .announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor subject to the rules of the Democratic party. T. PI. Rawl. The friends of Louis J. Langford, recognizing his faithful services in the past. I hereby announce him as a candidate for j Snpervisoi Lexington county, and J pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. j For Supt. of Education. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Education and pledge myself to abide the result of the ^Democratic primary election and support the nominees thereof Barrett Jones. The many friends of Prof. John D. Farr, recognizing his distinguished services as an educator, hereby announce him as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education of Lexington county and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. A. D. Martin hereby announces himself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education and will abide by the result of the ensuing primary. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner of Lexington county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. S. Hufus Smith. The name of J. T. Sawyer is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner and is pledged to abide the result of the primary election. Old Veteran. The friends of J. V. Gunter announce him as a candidate for County Commis sioner, and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. The friends of Henry W. Taylor announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Upon the solicitation of my many friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Lexington county subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. Toland Craps. For Coroner. The friends of Belton D. Clark announce him for reelection as Coroner of Lexington county and pledge him to abide the result of the primary election. A Masterful Address. Solicitor Tim merman'a speech to the jury in the Turner seduction case last week was one of the most masterful addresses ever heard in the court house. The young Solicitor is making a most enviable record for himself?a record that any man might well feel proud. Alfred J. Fox, | ! . > I; Real Estate | i and Insurance, ; I LEXINGTON, - S. C. .! I > < ! FOB S^.ZLB. i > < 60 acres within. one mile of, I J Arthur. . . r A y , One 10 horsepower boiler.; J > ( One 8 horsepower engine*. * [ | One 50 saw gin. I- , , One shingle mill. f; > i One grist mill. " \ J Timber to cut 500,000 shingles. , i 20 resident lots in the town of > < Lexington. | I OA lort/1 ill OV OtlCB ^UUU icuuiiug iuuu UA > < Rocky Creek. 1 miles from > < Peter's church. > | 5 lots near Lexington Depot. \ i One valuable lot in the town of > < Lexington, S. C. > | lucres just outside incorporate [ ( limits, Lexington, S. C. 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Taxpayers are hereby notified that by an ordinance duly enacted by the Town I O/mitimI nf thp Tnwn of "Lpvinfton. S. C., a levj* of (5) five mills has been made on all the taxable pro]>erty within the corporate limits of said town for municipal purposes for the year 1908. The tax books will be kept open by J the undersigned, at his usual place of business in said town, for rhe collection I of the said taxes so levied, from May 4, 1908, to May 30, 1908, both inclusive. After which time, a penalty of five per cent, will be added and the books i kept open until June 15. 190S, for the collection of delinquent taxes and pen- ! altv. J Tax executions will be issued against all defaulting taxpayers after June 15, j 1908, to enforce the payment of all unpaid taxes. SAM P. ROOF, Treasurer of town of Lexington. S C. I April 13, 1908. 10w33 j urnishinc HaBHBBCE^^aaBMBgmaaBMiaa dsome F lI'IIH Ml I I III"! I I ' buying Furniture, th Dm Suites, Kitchen Fi Wardrobes, Sideboard . prices. 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