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The Lexington Dispatch Wednesday, July 17, 1912. Q M. Harm an, Editor and Publisher D. R. HaltiwanskR, Assistant Editor. Entered at the Post Offioe at Lexington, S. C.. as second class matter. CIRCULATION 2,300. Well, Chas. A. Smith would make a mighty good go/ernor. The campaign liar is abroad in the land. Bet ter keep your ears 4iskint." Columbia, the "Square Meal Town." Yes, since Ben David is back in the game. We no longer have to laud to the 'world the rotte:inesa and fraud that is existing in other States?we have all we can say grace over at home. "Common Sense," a weekly newspaper of Charleston, of which Mayor John P. Grace is editor, is one of the most interesting journals that comes to our table these days. _ ? Col. Harry D. Calhoun, of Barnwell, that prince of all good fellows, was in Lexington Monday. Col. Calhoun is a candidate for congress from the Second district, and we hope that the "old boy" will win. Col. Thomas B. Felder has at last "showed his hand" and has submitted a part of the "mountain of evidence" which he claims to have against Cole 1a. Blease, governor of South Carolina. It is now "up co" Governor Blease to disprove the charges. Whether true or not, the situation is certainly one in which no South Carolinian has a xight to rejoice. * g= Annual Settlement Most Gratifying. That the books of the officers of Xexington county are in good shape and as well kept a& can be found in any county is South Carolina, is the statement of Mr. Carlton W. Sawyer, ohief clerk to Comptroller General Jones, who checked up the books and made the anuaal settlement with the auditor and treasurer of Lexington scanty on Monday. The books balanced to the very cent, and Mr. Saw yer was very much pleased with the manner in which he found everything. The figures of the chief clerk show that the county has a total amount of ?ash on hand of ?69,599.51; that the ^county owes, approximately, ?32,000, Sweaty-five thousand of which was borrowed from the State sinking fund commission to meet the ordinary ^county expenses at 5 per cent, intervest, doe January 1, 1913; in addition, ^feere is a balance of ?7,750 to be paid oiivthe-Wyse's Ferry bridge, of which amount.?2,0(0 is raised annually by the assessment of one-half mill; and $20,000 as Lexington's share of the freeing of the Congaree bridge at Columbia, to paid in installments of ,000 annually. For the payment of this obligatic*: there i9 a special tax levy <sf one mill, wnich was voted by the people to help relie\ a the heavy barden that had been existing for a Jorg period cf years. / In view of the fact that all kind of 1-^.^ ? -Tumors have oeen circmateu as tu tuo j heavy indebtedness of the county, the 3 following figures, taken from the set3 fclement sheet in the auditor's office, 3 will be of peculiar interest at this time: State Taxes. * Total charges for State purposes j $32,788.42 Paid State Treasurer.. 29,800.00 Deductions and abatements 52.81 Executions in hands of the Sheriff........ 261.85 Thalia Bona taxes 65;10 Cash on hand and in banks 2,608.66 Total $32,788.42 County Taxes. Total charges for County purposes $81,389.7-1 JSorro^ed money 25,000.06 Total $106,389.74 Paid out for county parpOSes as per vouchers $62,693.34 5Cxer?ntion?. deductions and abatements 567.46 Cash cn hand and in banks.. 43,128.94 Total... t $106,389.74 School Taxes. Total charges for school purposes $95,622.54 Paid out for school purposes 70,642.06 Executions, deductions and abatements l, 118.57 dash on hand and in banks. 23,861.91 Total $95,622.54 Eat chicken-stew with the "LADIES" on campaign day. Grave Charges Agatns1 Governor Blease. Augusta, Ga., July 12.?Evidence ta ken by dictagraph and in persona contact by one of W. J. Barn's detec tives was submitted to the investiga ting committee from South Carolin this afternoon; setting out that Goyei nor Cole Blease had gotten $2,000 fo pardoning Rudolph Rabens, of Charles ton; $500 for blocking railroad legisla tion; $200 for killing the first attempt ed dispensary investigation and tha he gets his share of the blind tige "protection" money from Charleston W, J. Burns himself on the stan tonight said he would prefer that th committee hear the records his me would have to submit in the case when asked if the work he had don would show whether or not "Bleae has been grafting as Governor an State Senator. Then the direct que? tion was applied to him: "Doyo * * ?ni mean that tne recorus wm aaui whether or not he has been graftin as Governor and Senator?" "Yes," quietly replied Burns. Graft Probers Hear klictagraph Record Augusta, Ga., July 13.?Allegation that Cole L. Blease, the Governor c South Carolina, was to get $5,000, Sai J. Nichols, an attorney of Spartar burg, $5,000, and Lawyer Sims, c Spartanburg, $5,000, under an arrange merst he made with Sam Nichols t get a pardon for Gus Deford, notoriou yej *man and the worst criminal i the South Carolina Penitentiary, wer made by E. F.Reed, one of the detec tives of Wm. J. Burns, in his [testimc ny, featured by dictagraph, on th stand here this afternoon before th South Carolina dispensary investiga tion committee. Reed said that he represented t Nichols that he was a Chicago lav yer named "Henry N. Porter," and h wished to secure the pardon of Defor in order that he might settle an estat in which the latter was the princips beneficiary, but it was necessary t have Deford pardoned before he coul receive the legacy. ; It was within recent weeks, testifie Reed, that the scheme was hatche and only two days ago Nichols lei Spartanburg to carry out his part c +V.O. nrrraomont 9tl(l ffpfc fhA riRrdon f r the notorious convict. As soon as the pardon was grantee Reed stated, Nichols was to wir "Porter," at Chicago, and the mone wculd be immediately forthcoming His "O. K." telegram, which was t have been to Chicago, was, of cours< to be forwarded here to "Porter, whose real name i9 Reed and wh( said he "dictagraphed" Nichols i Shuth Carolina and in Washingto while he was making the trade wit him. The charge that the Governor c South Carolina held up the charter c the Piedmont and Northern Railwa became of being paid to do so by th Southern Railway, and only approve the charter after Nichols brought h: influence to bear, was the other sens* tional feature of Reed's testimony which consisted of the records of th dictagraph of the alleged conference held between "Porter" and Nicholi in Spartanburg and Wasliingtoi while perfecting the scheme. rvf o r\f fV OCVCim UUUUtauu ui uuo nuiuo v/i vi. dictagraph of such alleged conference gathered by Reed during several weel investigation into the South Carolm situation, bearing on how to obtai pardons, were read by Col. Felder an kept the crowded court house keye up to the highest pitch of excitement The alleged conferences betwee "Porter" and Sam Nichols, Reed te tified, were faithfully recorded by tl dictagraph and read to the public he] today at the investigation. Prominent statements in Nichol alleged dictagraph tslk with "Porter were that he could always get pardoi from Blease and that whatever he g he always divided with the Governo that "if they get anything now it wi be the first time they have ever gott< ' proof even indirectly on the Gove 1 nor.M Col. Felder said that he would tm over additional documents and oth i material to the committee. He is e: deavoring to get a check alleged have been made payable to the Gc i ernor and endorsed by Blease fro Iowa, alleged to be in connection wi a pardon which was granted, and tu: it over to the committee. i , It is announced by Chairman Ca lisle, of Spartanburg, that the invesi gating committee will meet in Colur < bia tomorrow, and that Sam J. Niche will be summoned to testify. i Annual Picnic. ? The Annual Picnic at Kaminei spring will be held this year on Thur day, July 25th. The picnics at Kai iner's are growing more popular eve year. All are invited to attend ai carry a well prepared basket. R freshments will be served on tl grounds. 57 1 DOUBLY PROVEN 1 Lexington Readers Can No Longer Doubt the Evidence. a This LexiDgton citizen testified long ago. Told of quick relief?of undoubted, benefit. 5- The facts are now confirmed. k- Such testimony lscompieie?me evidence conclusive. It forms convincing proof of merit. lt A. Marks, Depot St., Lexington, S. r C., says: "I had pains in my back and sides for months and did not feel well ^ at all. My kidneys did not do their a work as they should and I knew that I e needed a reliable kifiney medicine. I n got a supply of Doan's Kidney Pills > from the Kaufmann Drug Co. and ' since I took the contents of one box e the pain has disappeared and my le kidneys have become normal. I advise other kidney sufferers to try Doan's Kidney Pills." (Statement given March 3" 9, 1908.) u (PRAISES DOAN'S AGAIN. N Mr. Marks was interviewed on March g 23, 1911 and he added: "I take pleasure in confirming my previous endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills. I certainly think that this preparation is worthy of the highest praise." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, . New York, sole agents for the United * States |g Remember the name?Doan's?and . take no other. ?f n * - Little Mountain Re-union. e ' The annual Newberry College reunion will be held at Little Mountain 0 on Friday, August 2. Prof. Hollie L. -* " - ? will TVI O Ir Q fVlO ?iarman, ox wm moau a welcome address. President Harms of e Newberry college, Mr. J. B. O'Neal Hollo way and Col. E. H. Aull,ofNewberry, will make addresses. Mr. A. N. 6 Boiand will furnish the usual barbecue 6 and refreshments on the grounds. l" The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroad is expected to operate special 0 trains both ways, re ? \ Alfred J. Fox, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 1 LEXINGTON, - S. C. * Real Estate Bought and Sold. )f 140 acres] two miles south of I Barr, 6 miles from Lexington, 30 ,g open, 50 acres pine timber, 6 room dwelling, a barn and sta, bles, plenty running water. 0 62)^ acres 3 miles west of Gaston, 9 acres open, 3 room dwell" ing, some pine timber, plenty ' oa*. n 46 acres one mile from Edmund n 25 acres open land, 2 room dwelh ling. 1393^ acres 4 miles from Lex)f ington on the Augusta Road, 22 )f acres open, some pine timber, 6 y room dwelling. ie 270 acres; 3 miles from Pelion, d 50 acres open land, dwelling, is plenty water. Fine land for i. Cotton and grain. 7 162 acres 5 miles from Steed,e man, 25 acres open land, dwells ling barn and Stables. = 104 acres 1 mile from Edmund, 3 35 acres open land, 2 room dwelling, plenty water. * SURETY BONDS. is ;s Write or call to see me ta AT \ THE HOME NATIONAL BANK, s. Lexington, S. C. :e ? ?ffilD : ? AS WELL AS th large ones are welcome here? rn , you need not wait until your bus- j iness has assumed great proportions before opening a Checking r- Account, DO SO TO-DAY. ti>ls I Our natrons regardless of the amount of business done, receive every courtesy in all matters of business entrusted to us?and 9 there is nothing in 6afe banking s' we cannot perform. Talk it over n* with our cashier. ry ' CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK, tie | COLUMBIA, S. C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. $5.00 Strictly in Advance. For United States Senate. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the United States Senate, subject to the rules of the democratic party. Your support and influence will be apprecited. N. B. DIAL, Laurens, S. C. For Congress I hereby announce myself as a candid ate'for the nomination for Congress from the Seventh Congressional District of South Carolina, subject to the rule9 of the Democratic primary. A. F. Lever. For Solicitor. This is to announce to the Democratic voters of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit that I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Solicitor; and to express my appreciation of the support I have received in the past. GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN. For State Senate. Relying upon the judgment and patriotism of che voters of Lexington County to elect a man to the State Sen- ' ate who has been born and reared in the County, and who ha9 had considerable experience in legislative work, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for said position and I will be governed by the law, and abide by the rules regulating Democratic Primary elections. V. H. SHARPE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Tiomnpratio Partv. E. J. ETHEREDGE. Being requested by numerous voters throughout the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the State Senate, subject to the rules of the primary election. D. M. CROSSON. Tor House Representatives. J. Brooks Wingard is hereby announced a3 a candidate for the House of Representatives from Lexington County, and is pledged to abide by the rules of the Democratic party in the coming primary election, We hereby announce E. L. Lybrand, of Brookland, a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primarv election. MANY FRIENDS. The friends of J, M. Malpass hereby announce him a candidate for the House of Representatives and pledge him to abide the result of the Piimary Election. The many friends of Capt. R. L. JShuler, recognizing his faithful services 'as a member of the House from Lexington county, hereby announce him as a candidate for re-election and pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules and regulations of the democratic party. JOHN BELL TOWILL. The many friends knowing the honesty and ability of J. B. Addy announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and pledge him to abide the result of^the primary elacticn. Many Friends. For Clerk of Court. Upon the solicitation of many of my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary election. FRANK W. SHEALY. J. E. BUFF FOR CLERK OF COURT Subject to the Rules of the Primary. The many friends of Sam'l B. George hereby announce him a candidate for clerk of court of Lexington county and pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primary election. Many Friends. C. E. (Bob) Leaphart i9 hereby announced a9 a candidate for Clerk of Court of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. FRIENDS. For County Auditor. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. W. D. Dent. Af tVi a WKinQot nf monr frionfia li rxb uu'S ivuuv/Qv WJ. iiiauj jiivwuu x hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Auditor and vvill abide by the rules "and regulations of the Democratic Primary Election. J. 0. Wingard. The many friends of Ioor Hayes do hereby announce him a candidate for County Auditor of Lexington County subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Many Friends. For Sheriff. Thos. L. Harman is hereby announced a Ca.ndida.te for Sheriff of Lexington County subject to the rules ol the I Democratic Primary. Sim J. Miller is hereby nominated as a candidate for election by the people i of Lexington county tc the office of < Sheriff, which office he is now filling < for an unexpired term by appointment of the Governor. He will abide by the *"""1 fVio /-InmHr> nrimflrv. J.COU.1U ui j . Many Friends. * i Upon the solicitation of many friends i I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. If elected I shall endeavor J to discharge the duties of the office to 1 the best of my ability and without fear or favor. A. Silas Clarke. For County Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candi- : date for County Treasurer of Lexington County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Henry D. Lybrand. Recognizing the effic Lent and faithful manner in which County Treasurer E. L. WiDgard has conducted the office in the past, we hereby announce j him a candidate for ^-election and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic'primal y. Many Friends. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Treasurer of Lexington County. If nominated I promise to be faithful to the trust imposed upon me by the duties of the office and I will abide by the rules of ;he Democratic party. D. J. ?. DERRICK. The many friends of Tally R. Keis ler, hereby announce mm as a tauui- | date for County Treasurer and pledge him to abide the result of the Democratic Primary. Supt. of Education. The friends of D. A. Kleckley, a teacher of experience and well known to many citizens of Lexington county, announce him as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education for Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. The many friends of M. PICKENS LINDLER do hereby present his name before the Democratic voters of Lexington county for the office of County Superintendent of Education. He is an experienced educator aud a graduate of one of the leading colleges of the State, VOTERS. Recognizing the demands of my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Education of Lexington county and pledge myself to abide by the result of the democratic primary. HOLLIE L. HARMAN. The friends of A. 3D. Martin, recognizing his efficient and faifbful services as Superintendent of Education, take pleasure in announcing him as a candidate for re-election to said office, and pledge him to abide by the rules of the democratic party. Tor County Supervisor. Mr. Hub. H. Dreher is hereby announced as a candidate for County Supervisor of Lexington county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. T. E. B. Price, the plow-boy of Hollow creek, hereby announces himself a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the rules of the democratic party. The friends of George A. Shealy recognizing his ability and satisfactory services as County Commissioner and Supervisor in Lexington county, hereby announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, and pledge him to abide the rules of the Democratic primary. In recognition of the eminent series rendered his county in the position of County Commissioner for two terms, we hereby nominate James Caughman as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Lexington county, and pledge him to abide by the result of the democratic primary. Many Voters. The many friends of Mr. John T. Kaminer hereby j,nnounce him as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor of Lexington county, and pledge him to abide by the rules of the democratic party. John J. Reeder, of Swansea is announced a9 a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington Cour.ty, and will abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. The many friends of Charley E. Corley, a contractor of many years experience and well known to many citizens of Lexingtor county, announce Mm as a candidate for the office of county supervisor of Lexington county. and pledge him to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. Many Friends. The friends in C'hinquepin Township hereby announce Mr. Louis J. Langford as a candidate for re-election to the office of Supervisor of Lexington County and pledge him to abide the result or the Democratic primary. Tor County Commissioner. The friends of Mr. John W. Smith, residing in the B ack Creek section of 1 this Couuty do hereby announce him I a candidate for the office of County Commissioner and pledge him to abide hy the result of the Democratic Primary. The friends of W. L. Addy hereby announce him a .vindidate for County Commissioner, and pledge him to abide by the ruUs of the Democratic , pirty. I hereby annouce myself a candidate for County Commisioner of Lexington ?ounty, subject to the rules of the democratic party. B. D. CLARKE. ______?^ W. M. Spires, of Gaston, is hereby announced a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the democratic party. The friends of Joseph E. Epting announce him a candidate for County * Commissioner and pledge him to abide result of primary. For Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Coronor of Lexington County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. m B. K. Kyzer. 1 RICHLAND COUNTY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A 1 The friends of JOHN T. MILLEK, recognizing his worth and ability, announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Richland county, and ask the support of , the citizens formerly of Lexington now of Richland; subject to the rules of the democratic primary. Barbecue. I will furnish a Firstclass Barbecue, near the Rock House, at the well known Freeman place, on Saturday, July 27th. All candidates are cordially invited to be on hand and address the people. Everybody welcome. Good order will be preserved at all hazards. 3w38 ROWLAND BROS. Barbecue at Irmo. We will furnish, as usual, a fine barbecue at Irmo on campaign day Thursday, August 8th, 1912. The public is cordially invited. F. W. Derrick, 40 M. L. Warner. BARBECUE. I will furnish a first class barbecue at Chapin, S. 0., on county campaign day Friday, August 9th, 1912. Everybody invited. 1 a 40 JOHN RISTER. A Taylor's 'Cue July 26. I will furnish my annual barbecue on Friday, July 26th, at my place 6 miles south of Gilbert, and the Candidates will have an oppor- ^ tunity to address the voters of the Black creek section on this occasion and a big crowd will greet them. <38 A TAYLOR & SON. Barbecue at Amick's. I will furnish a barbecue at Amick's Ferry on Saturday, July 27. The candidates and the public are invited. The ferry will be operated free on this day for the benefit of those wishing to attend. 2w38 B. E. AMICK. Barbecue at Swansea. We will furnish a Firstclass Barbecue at Swansea on county campaign day, Thursday, August 1st. Everybody invited. 39 J. L. BERRY & SON. Barbecue. We will furnish a firstclass Barbecue and serve refreshments at Steedman campaign day, August the 22nd. Everybody invited to attend and enjoy the day, G. E. Rish, L. W. Mitchell, 0w42 W. L. Quattlebaum. SOX'S BARBECOE. We will furnish a first-class Barbecue and refreshments at J. B. Sox's famous Barbecue Ground on Saturday July the 20th. There will be music and speaking. Everybody is cordially invited to come and enjoy the day. 3wp J. B. Sox & Sons.. Edwin G, Dreher INSURANCE FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT AUTOMOBILE PLATE GLASS j LIVESTOCK ; TORNADO HEALTH I represent only the strongest and best old lino Companies and have special facilities for writing fire insurance on country property. If you want insurance of any kind write or call on me at Lexington, S. C. *