The Lexington Dispatch G. M. Habxan, Editor and Publisher D.'R. Halttwanger, 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 for six months; 25 oents for three months? in variably cash in advance. CIRCULATION 2,266, Wednesday, August 19,1908. Next Tuesday is the day when the people of the state and comity make aa kafmoAii f.VlA Ahpfl who UIVWO B3 1/OIITTVbU kuw seek the various positions of trust in county, state and nation. The responsibility of citizenship is too often underestimated. The privilege of saying who shall be your public servants is of the very highest character. No matter what the occupation or character of the citizen, it must be assumed that he wants only high-class, competent men to serve him in an official capacity. Public men, as a rule, are just as good as the people they serve and no better. If public officials are vicious in character, corrupt j in practices, vulgar or coarse in hab- j its, inattentive and incompetent in | conduct, it is because the people have been careless in their selections. This is a representative government, and your servants most usually represent in exactness the virtues and vices of the people. When a citizen steps up to the ballot box and exercises the highest right of a freeman, and the right only of a freeman, he should have only one thought in, mind?the selection of the man best fitted for the position, who is clean in his private life, competent and representative of the views of the voter. Prejudice, personal bias, oil Koco on^ nnmArf.Viv pfinai^pra. auu CfcXJL WUUV WUVft fc*** If V* * tions should be sunk in the desire of the citizen to give his country?his fellows?a strong man, fully competent and of high moral character and ideals. ===== In making your choice of a United States Senator see to it that he be a man who measures up to the calibre of a senator. The senate of the United States is the highest and most powerful legislative body in the world and only men of the very highest intellectuality should be selected to serve the State in that tribunal. Choose a man qualified by training, experience, native ability and patriotic purposes who is able to cope with the best intellects of the country. Rebuke the demagogue; push back into the ranks the man of mediocre ability; select only the strongest, bravest and best man. Col. E. H. Aull, for fourteen years the popular and able president of the South Carolina Press association, is a candidate for the State senate from Newberry county. Col. Aull has been a member of the lower house for several years and has been one of the most useful and influential members of that body. It is indeed gratifying to learn that his chances of election to the senate are very bright. He is one of the ablest men in the State today?broad minded, generous to a fault, and, above all, a gentleman of the highest type. Here's luck to Elbert Anil. Congressman Lever calls attention to the importance of registration. It is well that he should do so. This is a matter of vast importance and must not be neglected. Every white man should be registered. Some of our neighbors will oblige C3 by passing around the crow after next Tuesday. Heetiag on the Sill. By special invitation the county candidates addressed about 200 citizens?many of whom were ladie9?in the mill village on Monday night. The meeting was presided over by Oapt. L. W. Redd, that prince of good men, and he presided with becoming grace and dignity. He made a most excellent chairman and was decidedly fair to ail the speakers. The candidates spoke from the porch of one of the mill cottages and all of them received an attentive hearing. Mr. Sharpe made one of his usual fine speeches, as did Col. Graham and Dr. Crosson, the other candidates for the senate. Messrs. Ridgell, Wingard and Edwards for the Hoase addressed the crowd. Capt. J. F. Lyles was the bnly candidate for treasurer to speak. Messrs. Buff, George and Shealy for clerk of court were each allowed five minutes. Mr. Shealy used his time in replying to and denying certain reports, now current, to the effect that he had been paid interest by banks on county funds deposited. He read certificates from bank cashiers that no interest had been paid him in this way. - ? Sheriff Corley's Souse Wearing Completion. Sheriff Corley's handsome residence just beyond Mrs. John H. Meetze's is rapidly going up and will soon be completed. It is a seven-room cottage and will be one of the prettiest in that section of town. Bhett for Senator. To the Democrats of South Carolina: As a business man, who has found that the application of business methods to all problems?governmental as well as others?has accomplished the best results, I have offered myself as a candidate for the United States senate, believing that I can be of some service to the people of my State, to the South ana to the great Democratic nartv. Together with the other candidates for this office, in accordance with the rules of the party, I , have canvassed the State and expressed my views candidly and honestly on the issues of the day. I have made the race on my merits as a business man and as a Democrat, and I have not sought and do not seek to win this high position by pointing out any dements which my competitors may possess. In seeking the suffrages of my fellow Democrats, I can pledge them the best efforts of which I am capable, in maintaining the - fundamental principles of the Democratic party, to which I have always subscribed. I stand for a more liberal currency system, that will enable the communities of the South to become independent of the Wall street combinations; I stand for a just revision of the tariff laws, and immediate revision of duties to the lowest point consistent with the needs of the government economically administered; I stand for railroad regulation npon a just basis; for an intelligent system of drainage with j federal aid; and I shall, if elected, oppose the centralization tendencies which are now a menace to our free institutions. It is my ambition to represent the people of my native State in the Senate, and in soliciting their support I I can assure them that if elected I will endeavor, first and all the time, to serve South Carolina's interests with my whole heart and energy. R. G. RHETT. Campaign Party at Irmo. Irmo, Aug. 18.?A large crowd greeted the candidates here today. Dr. J. L. Shuler was chairman and made a good presiding officer. Nothing new developed among the candidates, and all of them were given close attention and applause. A rain and thunderstorm broke up the meeting. Lightning struck a tree in the grove to which a horse was hitched, stunning the animal. A lady \ras aitt.irior in a hncrcrv n^arhv. hnt " ? ?OO./ J 7 ~ ~ warf not even shocked. This caused some excitement. Mr. Samuel Derrick served a good barbecue dinner which wzis enjoyed by all who partook of it. The candidates are sharing the unbounded hospitality of these good people and all are having a good time. Crops in this section are not so good. Cotton will be cut short by one-third to one-half. Old corn is fine, but the late planting is very Eoor. Despite the crop prospects, owever, these people are in the best of spirits, and are not complaining. Tomorrow we go to Ballentine and on Thursday to Hilton. The campaign will end up at Pine Ridge on Saturday. G. M. H. Congressman Lever Urges Voters to Begister. To the Editor of The Dispatch: I want to urge upon the people of wie uae very greaii iiuporuauue of each man seeing to it that he gets a registration certificate this year and before the registration books close. Each man who wishes to avail himself of the right and privileges of an elector must provide himself with a registration certificate. He can not vote without it, and no man can refuse to qualify himself to vote, if the occasion arises, when his vote is needed either to preserve white supremacy or to hold our representatiou m Congress. There is no more important matter before the people than this matter of registration. Do not neglect this. Very truly, A. F. LEVER, Member Congress, Seventh District. nr. at. a. sates is sresiaent. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Batesburg held on Tuesday, August 11th, Mr. N. A. Bates was elected president to succeed Mr. W. W. Watson, resigned, and Mr. T. B. Kernaghan was elected vice-president to succeed Mr. Bates, The new arrangement will go into effect about October 1st. Mr. Watson will go to Orangeburg in October, where he will have charge of large business affairs in which he is interested. Messrs. Bates and Kernaghan are both business men of recognized ability, and the First National Bank will continue to grow as the green bay tree. Infirmary at TXaivarsity. The new infirmary at the Univer 8ity, now neanng completion, is one of the most complete institutions of the kind in the country, and parents sending their 3ons to the University i may rest assured that they will receive the best of j attention in case of sickness. One of the most striking features of the buildihg is the contagious ward, where patients suffering from infectious diseases may be isolated. The institution will be known as the Wallace Thomson Memorial Infirmary, and is the gift of Mrs. Ann H. Jeter, to comemorate the memory of the late Wallace Thomson, an alumnus of the South Carolina College. The infirmary will be in charge of a UUinpcteut uuisc ui *viuc cA.ycixcm;c. Mr. Sharps Loses Fine Horse. The Hon. W. H. Sharpe's horse died while at New Brookland on Saturday. It is thought that the animal had drank too much v ater, after a long drive, which caused colic, * - ^ Haadsome Store Buildiag. Mr. Johu W. Frye, the well known contractor, has just completed a handsome store building for Mr. P. M. Frick at Chapin. Mr. Frye's work always gives satisfaction and, therefore, it is needless to say that Mr. *r*-i -1 11 _i a ul :?u rnca. was wen pieaseu witn tue juu. Let every body in the county start now and arrange for an exhibit at the Lexington county fair. J | AIM J. Fox, I ] Real Estate and Insurance, ; i LEXINGTON, - S. C. ; ( ( i WANTED. j One 100 acre Farm, ! I quick. ! j FOR SALE. ! | One lot in town of Lexington. 1 < 60 acres within one mile of ? j Artlmr, 2 acres open land. Plenty > < of water on the place. ; One lot on Mam street of Lex< ington; good building. \ | One lot on Main street of Lex- > { ington; store bnilding and ware- \ < house. > < 250 acres 21 miles from South- \ i era railway. ~ 60 acres open land, i j Fruit never fails. Good orchard [ , on tlie place. Two buildings. \ ] One lot with two story building ) { at Irene, S. C. ] J Resident lots in town of Lex- > i ington. I | Lot in Lexington with 3-room > ( dwelling. | J 158 acres 21 miles from South- 1 t era railway, 60 acres open land. ! 1 Two story dwelling painted and > J has 8 rooms. Store house and [ 5 good barn and stables. Fruit \ never fails. N > < If you liave a farm to sell write [ ( me. > < , > < ???????W^?i ) | ^ ' j Write or call to see me > i AT : i THE HOME BAHK, ; Lexington, S. C. ; To the Voters of the Third District. As you are aware that I am a candidate for Magistrate of the third district, and as my time is too limited for me to canvass the entire district as I would like very much to do, I therefore, take this method of letting you know how I stand, in regard to the duties of the office. If elected I shall hold the courts in all parts of the district wherever it is necessary, for the accommodation of the people, and I stand for "equal rights to all and special privileges to none." It will also be my purpose to hold the scales of justice with an even hand. I feel that I am competent to fill the office or I would not ask it at your hands and I will give it my undivided attention if you see fit to honor me ! with this trust. All that I ask is to honor me with the office for one term and let me prove how good and faithfull I can and will serve you, and assure you that there is no one that will appreciate your support more than I. In conclusion I promise if elected to fill the office to the best of my ability. Thanking you in advance for the conftiof ttott rrrill rritto ma rtn OiUVXUUlV/Ai tixou J VU Will VU JLUVJ VU the 25th of August, and for your kind support, I remain yours respectfully, IOOR HAYES. Neva of Steedman. The continued dry weather has injured the crops fn this section to a great extent. Corn will be short as well as cotton. The health of this town is good. ' Mr. Oswald,, the R. F. D. Carrier from this office, is taking his vacation and Mr. G. E. RSsh is carrying the maiL Mr. R. G. Able, one of Steedman's progressive business msn, spent Friday and Saturday in Colombia. Mr. A. B. Quattlebaum and brother, Thomas, are in Charleston, on business. Protracted meeting will begin here next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Barr, of Atlanta, are on a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.. T. B. Barr. Subscriber. August 17. Resolution of Sympathy. A + a ramiloi* n f Contro 4AV U X U^UlUi iUVVVlU^, V* VV/iiUV Farmers' Union No - 390, the following resolution was unanimon&Iy adopted: "Whereas, Brother J. A. Keisler has sustained a great misfortune on account of the accident which befell his child, in which a complete frac- ' tore of one leg and ewre arm, was sus- ' tained; therefore, be it "Resolved, That we, the members of Centre Farmers' Union No. 399, extend to him and his family our heartfelt sympathy in their distress, and ask that all Union Brethren lend J; him and family sueh aid and assist- | ance as the circumstances may de- 1 mand." 1 The above resolution wa9 offered by ? Walter A. Leapbart, and seconded by * D. S. Kizer. 1 t> ? i, "3 Brooklaad a Gro^in? Town. At the election held in New Brook land on last FHday on the question of ! , enlarging tne town limits tne result A was in favor of the proposition by a vote 133 to 3& Brookland is a growing town and the election was very gratifying to those who hope to see the little town on the Congaree grow into a great big city. The limits of ^e town are now one and one-half miles square with a population of 2,000. ? W. 0. W. Unveiling. A monument to the memory of late 6 sovereign W. D. Shull, erected by the 6 sovereign camp W. 0. W., will beun veiled in St. David's churen cemetery on Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 o'clock. c The friends ana public are invited to attend the services. 1 By order of Brookland Camp W. 0. W. 1 0*SHbZ ^VTiRBRANDSIJOES ^ ARtBtTJER,' CLOTHING AND GI We have in stock a full line ings. We are also agents for the nofi Oh ir? or?rl nnr TnarJo_+rv_nrrly person or their stock, sheep, goats, logs, geese, turkeys or chickens roamng at large upon our land in Lexington ounty. Th e law will positively be enorced against anyone violating this i lotice. Levi Meetze, White Rock,S. C. . -3p Jesse U. Metz, Ballentine, S. C. j [TIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Lexington Connty. By Geo. S. Drafts, E3q., Probate Judge. Whereas, Henry E. Drafts made suit o me, to grant him letters of adninistration of the estate of and effects >f Otis O. Drafts. These are therefore to cite and ad nonish all and singula^ the kindred and reditors of the said Otis O. Drafts, debased, that they be sind appear, before ne, in the Court of Probate, to be held it Lexington, C. H., S. C., 011 27th day >f August, 1908, next, after publication lereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to how cause, if any they have, why the aid administration should not be gTant;d. Given under mv hand, this 12th day )f August, Anno ^Domini, 1908. nan-rera R "nmft.fi TTj. S. 1 K/. t -.j Probate Judge, Lexington county, 8. C. Published on the 19th day of June, .908, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w43 Dry Goods, N01 Shoes, ] Gr< We Carry - Everything in SHOES THAT A We carry at all times a full stock o son Rand Shoe Co's.. Shoes, for men, Shoes are made for wear as well as comi ? SNTS' FURNISHINGS. I of Clothing and Gents' Furnish- i Columbia Tailoring Co., of Cincin suits are the best. Samples for lay. lEPARTMENT. y eplenished with fresh goods every f: id we invite an inspection of our >, DOWLINC & SWANSEA, : : S. C. Cot Prici Dues Throughont Augi Is at astonishingly low prices. For [ other suits in proportion. Shoes to fil almost at your own nrice. Ladies' I V A L kinds of pretty Lawns at cut prices, prices are always the lowest, and we 1 ee satisfaction. We want our Lexing r not. : : : : :x. AYOl id 402 1-2 Main Street, ZENS OF LEXINGTC ou Going to JRNITURE article in this line, and our prices, eithe: very lowest. We take pride in serving < of fVi a\r wonf at r>rir>