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OUR STAND ARD BEARERS Ft.r. - 7 4'.5 t'- -Tj 1 -w - -* --- .r~ -* \: -S'& 4-ts-'- \-r ' - - II e - v J /U Gay. John Gary Evans. Gen. William H. Ellerbe. Candidates' Cardsi FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. Mr. Editor:-Please announce me a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, and I pledge myself to abide the decision of the primary. Respectfully, R. R. HUDGINS. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. At the solicitation of my friends I announce myself a candidate for the I office of County Supervisor and here by pledge myself to abide the decis ion of the ensuing Democratic pri mary. JoHN F. McLEOD. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. To the Democratic Voters of Clar endon Countv:-I desire to announce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, subject to the decision of the primary. If elected I promise to give the people a business administration and a personal super vision of the work on bridges and roads. J. H. JOHNSON. FOR SUPERVISOR. I am a candidate for the office of County Supervisor subject to the action of the primary.'I am a practi cal bridge builder and fully under stand the value of labor and material. If elected I will give the people good service. THOMAS C. OWENS. FOR SUPERVISOR. I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor and will abide by the result of the Demo cratic primary. I am late to enter the race but if elected will guarantee a business-like administration to the satisfaction of the public or I will resign. I1. L. JOHNSTON. FOR SUPERVISOR. - I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Supervisor subject to the decision of the primary. E. P. GEDDINGS. FOR SHERIFF. 'I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. D. J. BRADHAM. FOR SHERIFF. I am a candidate for Sheriff and will abide the decision of the Demo cratic priD1Qry. I belong to no ring or combination, but solicit the votes of every white man. C. L. EMANUEL. FOR SHERIFF. I will run for the offlee of Sheriff, subject to the Democratic primary, and will appreciate the suffrage of all who see fit to cast their votes for me. J. H. LESESNE. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Clerk of Court subject to the action of the primary. J. H. TmmoNs. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. B. 0. CANTEY. FOR CLERK OF COURT. After mature deliberation I have decided to announce myself a can didate for the office of clerk court, pledging myself to abide by the de cision of the primary election. C. R. FELDER. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I announce myself a candidate for Clerk of Court, and pledge myself to abide the action of the Democratic primary. P. W. WEBBER. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Clerk of Court subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. C. L. CUTTINO. FORCLERK OF COURT. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. S. E. INGRAM. FOR TREASURER. I announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer in the coming pri mary and will abide its action. FOR AUDITOR. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor and pledge myself to stand by the pri mary. J3. .ELBE RT DA VIS. FOR AUDITOR. I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Auditor, pledg ing myself to stand by the decision of the primary. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. In response to the wishes of a num ber of citizens, who have watched my course in the General Assembly, I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the lower house of Representatives subject to the action of the primary. J. W. KENNEDY. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Having been urgently solicited by many friends to become a candidate for the Legislature, I can not refuse the demand of my fellow-citizens and will be a candidate for the Legis lature, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary. DR. I. M. Woons. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVyES. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the will of the Democratie voters as expressed in the primary. W. C. DAVIS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Mr. Editor:-Under solicitations of friends,I have decided to stand for re-election to the lower Holje of the General Assembly. and pledge my self to abide the will of the people at at the primary. C. M1. DI)VIS. FOR THE LIEGiISLATURE. Please announce my candidacy as a member of the lower House of iRep resentatives, subject to the d~cisionl of the primary. TI. B. OWEN. Rlpans Tabules. Ripans Tabuies eure liver- troubles Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia. Ripnn Thnule cure headachte. Candidates' Cards. FOR SUPEM :TENDENT OF ED U:TIOY. Mr. Editor: - oing ioicited by friends in diftret Sections of this county, I an.noune mself to the Democratic voters of the county for the office of County Superintendent of Education, heretofore known as School Cormissioner. and pledge myself to star . the action of the primary. V .CHBOURG. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF El UCATION. At the solicitation of friends I an nounce myself a cardidate for the office of ~County Sup:erintendent of Education. former!y known as school commn. s. P. HOLLADAY. FOR SUPFRINTENDENT OF ED UCATirN. I deiro to :mnnounce to the Demo cratic voters of Clarendon County that I am a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Educa tion, heretofore known as School Commissioner, and pledge myself to stand by the action of the primary. L.L WELLS. FOR SUPERINTENIENT OF ED UCATION. I am a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Education and would ask the people of Clarendon for their support,.promising them a strict attention to the duties of the office and .pledge.myself to abide the result of the primary. R. R. BILLUPS, SR. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF ED UCATION. I am a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Education, sub ject to the decision of the Democratic prinary. J. J. BRAGDON. FOR CORONER I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the' office of Coroner and pledge myself to abide the de cision of the Democratic primary. R. F. RIDGwAY; Cotton Gins! Complete ginning systems con tracted for with Thomas elevator, lint flue, battery condenser, self packing, revolving box, steam cylin der presses. and all improvements for an up-to -date 1896 ginnery. Buy no other until you get prices on the Thomas. -.....Engines. .....-Boilers. ...-Saw Mills...... Cane Mills, ..... - Rice Mills.. ......Grist Mills,.. W-Wri te for prices. V.C.BADHAM,' General Agent,. COLUBIA, S. 0. Brick ! Brick ! Brick ! I ha-ve established a brick yard and will keep on hand brick made by the most approved ma chinery and from the best clay that canl he found in these parts. Call on me for prices. W. S. HARVIN, Manning, S. C. W HE N TOU COME TO TOWN CALL AT GALLOWAY'S SHAVING SALOON Which is Etted up with atn eye to the comfort.'Of his customers.... .. .. HAIR--CUTTING IN ALL STYLES, S HAV IN G AND SH A MPOOING Done with neaitness and dispatch... .. .. .. A cordial invitatior. is extended... A. B. GALLOWAY. Geo, S. acker :Son o -umsnwmt lIl -ld1 RI1 & CHRLSON .C SAS WEGT=N BUIDER' HRDWRE WINDCW~ AND FANCY GLASS A SPECIAL TY OHN S. W'ILSON, Mog am Coweer at Law. MANN R. C M1t gantg muneIt. LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 1896. Democratic Candidates to be Voted for Next Tuesday. R]oos ExEcunvE COMxTrrr. Manning, S. C., Aug. 17,1896. The following candidates have filed their pledges and complied with the rules of the Democratic Executive Committee which govprns the primary election to be held on next Tuesday. Aug. 25. 1896. Votes will be counted for only those whose names are below mentioned: Congress: John L. McLaurin....... .... Solicitor: John S. Wilson............ Treasurer: S J Bowman............... Auditor: J Elbert Davis............. J G White................ Sheriff: D J Bradham....... ....... C L Emanuel.............. J H Lesesne............... Clerk of Court: B.O Cantey...... ........ .J HTilmmons ............... C.RFelder................ P W Webber ... .......... C L Cuttino.... .......... F EIngram............... Representatives: W C Davis ....... ........ C M Davis.......... J W Kennedy .....--.-.-.-.-.-. T B Owen...... -.. .. J C.Johnson............... a C Gallachat............... I X Woods................ Supervisor: I R Hudgins.............. T 0 Owens ................ J F McLeod.............. H L Johnston .............. S C W illiams............... EPGeddings J H Johnson .................. Superintendent of Education. L L Wells..... ......... R R Billups............... W S Richbourg................ 8 P Holladay.............. J J Bragdon............... Coroner: R F Ridgeway................... M M Graham................ James Andrews................. Senator: Evans..................-----.. Earle ........... . ---. ------ Duncan ... .. ..---.-...---.-. Governor: Harrison ................ Whitman......... -.--.-.-.-. Lieutenant Governor: McSweeney...-.-......----. Cooper. . ---... ------.---. Treasurer: Attorney General: Seitary of State: D ii T1opkins............. Cozietroller General: James~ Norton .. -.. ........ -Inspector General: Watts . . . . . . . - . . . Richbourg ..........-........ Superintenldent of Education: Mayfield.....-.---.... Robinson..--.-. Railroad Commissioner: J C Wilborn ......-----.. --- E~y order of Democratic Ex. Comn. D. J. BRtADHAM, Co. Chin. L, J. Rzcenor.n, Sec. Ex. Comn. HON. JOHN GARY EVADS. THE CHAMPION REFORN DEMO CRATIC CANDIDATE FOR THE U. S. SENATE. Gov. John Gary Evans was born in Ab beville county, Oct 15th, 1863, and is the second son of Gen. N. G. Evans. His mother was Victoria Gary. a sister of Gen. Mart W. Gary. Gov. Evans was prepared for college at tha Cokesburg Conference School, a school noted for the number of prominent South Carolinians who had received trran ing theer. After leaving Cokes burg he entered Union Col lege at Schenactady, N. Y., in October, 1880, from which institution he graduated. lie was elected President of his class in his junior year, which was a very marked corn pliment, especially for a Southern boy. Gov. Evans delivered an address at the commencement exercises of Union College in 1895. His vacation time was spent with his uncle, Gen. Mart W. Gary, from whom he inherited in a marked degree the character istics of his illustrious uncle, and received from him a training in genuine democracy and political principles as was taught only by the "Bald Eagle" of Edgefield,,and for which he suffered political martyrdom. After completing his course in Union Col lege. Gov. Evans entered the law office of his uncle Major Win. T. Gary, of Augusta, Ga. After admission to the bar, he returned to South Carolina in 1886 and located at Aiken where he built up a lucrative law practice, and soon attained eminence in high profession. In 1888, having been in Aiken county only a year and a half, he was elected by a flattering vote to the Legislature, he took a prominent part in tha proceedings, and was always listened to by his associates with close attention. He took deep interest in the common schools and education in general, and succeeded in passing two important measures affecting the school system. Likewise he succeeded in repeal ing the Civil Rights Law, an odious measure enacted by the Republicans when in power. In 1890 he stood for re-election to the legislature and espoused the cause of the farmer with great earnestness, and was elected by a handsome vote. He soon established hin self as the leader of the Reform faction, and successfully coped with the trained leaders of the opposition. in 1892 he was the Reform candidate for State Senator, and after a heated campaign he completely triumphed over formidable opposition and defeated his opponents by a vote of 2 to 1. Being ;lert, attentive, eloquent, forceful in debate and thoroughly versed in parlia mentary tactics, Gov. Evans was an acknowledged leader of the Senate. and his record in the Senate has left its impression in the political history of the period and the statute laws of the state. It was during his term as Senator that Gov. Evans introduced and succeeded in passing the Dispensary law, the most novel and successful solution of the liquor problem ever enacted into law. During this term he introduced the County Govern - ment Law, as a result of a irm conviction that the old system of running counties was unsatisfactory and too antiquated for the progressive times. Gov. Evans has given this subject a great deal of thought ad by this effort the law has ceased to be an experiment, but has become a satisfac. tory system. Gov. Tillman's terms as Governor having expired in 1892, Gov. Evans was brought forward as a candidate for Governor, and after a lively campaign he was overwhelm ingly chosen over three competitors as the standard bearer of the Reform party, and received the Demoeratic nomination unani mously. By his vigorous advocacy of The dis pensary law, and the ability and success with which he defended the Alliance Reform party and their principles, Gjov. Evans incurred the bitter hatred and opposition of the whiskey influence, which placed in the field Sampson Pope as inde pendent candidate for Governor. Pope was ignominously defeated, although he: received a large negro vote. The administration' of Governor Evan s has beenvigorous, successful and eventful. The Dispensary law has been the subject of considerable legislation, all tendiog to perfect it. It has been in a great mzesLure divorced from politics by being place-l under the charge of the Board elected by the Legislature. The County Governmlett law has also been amended in several par ticulars, and is in a very satisfuctory cou dition. Probably the most eventful occurrence of ov. Evans' administration was the declara tion of a Federal Judge (Goff) that the regis ration laws were unconstitutional, giving the negroes and their white sympatbizers power to crush and humiliate a Relorm Ad-? ninistration. Gov. Evans by political ~agacity. statesmanship and a determinau ion to vindicate our laws and our peopie, ook active aasures to have our laws vin licated, and alter a brilliant fight before he appellate courts of the United States1 winning for the people the most imporat victory ever decided by the arbitrament of a court of justice. Gov. Evans has by tact, ingenuity and legal skill succeeded in preserving the Dis pensary law against the most harrassing efforts of Federal Courts. By his efforts the state made a magnificent exhibit of its wonderful resources at the Atlanta Exposition in the fall of 18115. Gov. Evans was a strong advocate of the calling of the constitutional convention, and when after a hard fight at the polls, the peo ple decided to hold a convention for the purpose of framing a new constitution, the people of Aiken County again honored Gov. Evans by electing him to the constitutional convention.. He led the ticket over strong opposition. Gov. Evanis was honored with the high consplii..n- f uznani:ous eleution as Presi dent of the ouvention. He presided over that very intelligent body with great dig nity, f::arnss and abilitv, and as a token of the high esteem in which he was lield by the members of the convention, they pre sented him with a handsome watch. At the SLtc Convention to elect delegates to the Chicago Convention, Gov. Evans wa*.s unanimously elected one of the delegates at large from south Carolina. Being an ardent advocate of free silver and other demands of the people, Gov. Evans was held in high regard by the leaders of the National Dein ocracy. For the demands of the Alliance and the Ieform party, both State and National. Gov. Eeans has taken a frnt stand, and is alwavs t> be found in the ranks of those fighting for justice and right for the people. He espoused the cause of the great com moner B. B. Tillman at its very inception, and had been one of his mosc trusted ad visers in council. One of his ablest and truest lieutenants in his warfare on the enemies of the people, and one of his con stant and insevering coadjutors in his work in oehalf of the State. Gov. Evans is a candidate for the U. S. Senate to succeed Senator Irbv. In view of his past success and exenpary record it is safe to predict that over thirty counties wilf vindicate his record and reward his devotion to the people and his iight for their liberties. In this campaign the battle cry is Bryan, Brain, Brawn, against British, Bondhol der, Barrel. The Columbia State is urging the Conservatives to turn out to the pri mary to vote. If our memorv serves us correctly, it used to urge its friends to stay out of the primary and in the last general election it advocated the election of Pope. What is its pur pose now for being so anxious about the primary? It may think the Re formeri are torn to pieces on the United States Senatorship, but we can assure them that they are not. At one time during this campaign a number of Reformers were inclined to support Judge Earle, because they believed he had come over into the Reform ranks, but Earle's speeches: duringthe latter part of this campaign has convinced them that he is neither. a Reformaer or Conservative, and that he is taking both factions to ride. A man can not be both in this fight. He' must stand square by the people or place himself against them. The peo ple have other demands besides the free coinage of silver and they want to vote for a man to represent them in the Senate who will advocate all of their demands. Earle has declared himself for free silver and we believe he would carry out the promise, bet we have never seen where he has uttered a single sentence in favor of the people's other demands. On the other Land. John Gary Evans, not only favors every demand made by the people, but his record shows that for six vears he has beeni industrious ly worlting fr them. Vote for Evatns The Utem .se-son vil: begt Sct.a:ler rd ztoro-gh. Faul corps of :tatructors. or partic.lars apply to the l'residtit. C. MANLY. iD. D. Rip~ans Tabules: for sour stomach. Ripaus Tabules cure constipation. m pns Tabnles: pleasant laxativ e. A, gentleman who is well known iD Clarendon, and within the past few days came down from Greenville, told us that Jodge Earle in talking to a friend at Easley saii "I am in this race now to stay, but Evans will be elected without a doubt." They have tried all manner of ways to de feat Evans. but he is two deeply in trenched in the hearts of the people to be defeated. The people have the utmost confidence in Ben Tilhnm , and they know that Tilbiuau wants Evans in Washington to help i fight the battles of the people. T*P man knows Evans and trusts I, He entrusted him with all of his portant measures in .ae mi. and Evans proved himslf not worthv of the contidence I'losd : n him, but an able advocate for the peoples cause. Every effort. to blac en his character has been made; ea mies Lave raked .vais from his cradle up to date with a nce :oot comb, and all that tiey have accow plished was to bring out a few insin uations from men who were givmig vent to personal spleen, because Ev ans saw fit to use-his own head and not the heads of others. No wonder Earle can see that Evans will be elected; every meeting shows plain ly that the people do n)L believe the unproved insinuations mn'ade against him. The whole truth of the business is, that when Evans caused some changes to be made it nmade some people mad and they wanted to get even with him. They tried McLaurin, but he was not playing somebodvs fool; They then whispered their love into tbe ear of Ju Ee witluut telling him the motive whi rch up - ed tbem. Tl judge benI i * bitious caught at iLe baitatd he nov finds himsel.1fangin n te air with those who allured him laginig at him. Duncan rcll- into the tight to pay Evans baci for a pa-p-in law Col. Tompkins. oil from the board of control; then Col Mixson wanted to hurt Evans for taking the purchas ing power away fro"' hini. so he tells Duncan somcet1ing: ad althout.h Evans says it is untru'. Mis;un wil not come out anU a d whether or not he has deult the g: ernor a fowl and dastardly. 'W do not believe that Evans told 'ix' Tillman lined his pocket_ with di pensary rebates, but we do lbeliye while in anger Mixson sent somethiug to Duncan which created su'ch an impression. If Evans did Lot tell Mixson what Duncan claiis Mixson told him he should as a matter of common pestice come out and say so, and if Evans did tell him so he shoid confira Duncan's statement. Dut if be waits until the eve of the election the people will regard any statement he makes with suspicion. The Democrats feel muci: en couragedwith their pro.Jpect> in P r sylvania since that great manu Joseph C. Sibley has agreed to become the standard bearer for the Democracy f the twenty-sixth district. Sibley is a millionaire, but a philanthropist and when he occupied a seat in Con gress a few years ago he astounded his colleagu'es with ' is i-rdepend1:: stand for the- people If Pen vania had a~1~1 half-ozeu Sible'1e cratic succes- woul be'. beyonrd aiventu.re and. as it i.aRpbin roighol. the peole " cause - arnestly ad' o.cated by th. no' - beirted. Sibly i ll ma .n vork fryin'g fat from the 'an - orers to save themn froma defeat :'r, 15-La rs'. power, w~tL gin adpre is>) frst- Tass grit Ln.:, w*>iun u ither t'rest to apply to~ .1 13. & .F. ItICHAImghUN GiEN, W, H. ELLERBE SI E . ME-T.iT IESMAN AND THE PEOPLE'S CANDIDTE FOR GVERNOR. Wuliami Ulsclden is!erbe was born in 3Iarion county, S. C.. A -ril 7, 1862. His h !! T1E-l.b, a native of t of the Ellerbe ) cmta c ere two broth r of En:;Lmd. wbo came to the ta:esin about 17:-, and located Gr:. ' De ier, near Cheraw. a. '"Ilerbe iis one of the largest d xet :scecessful planters of Marion nzi. H1 ws maried :o Sarah E., 1 er of Maj. Euaseiden, of Ma n~ "ent' -.a to th is anion thirteen dren won b -n dangter. and : .as, ! o a ::e livin;;. Wmn. S. rb oted himself xsively to agri cultural pursuits, declinin;; i invitations tf -nter pibic life. He w ia man uni .ly resocerA and este i ald for his ster. ng worth and exee ient traits of char aeter. William H. Ellkrb:: wa. reared on L :er's *p*autation, and war. prepared for g by Mr. L. 1'. P:ince, a well nown uducator, who had charge of Pine 1ill Academfy. Tn 1880 he entered Wofford College, where he attended two sessions. Hc then cntered Vanderbilt University, at Nashville, Tenn., where he remained but a short time, when his hef.lth failed and he had to return to his father's plantation. He at once went to tarming, and is now a succ:ssful planter. He helped to organ iz-: the Reform party in his county and state in 1SSG; attended the first famer's convention held in Columbia. In 1890, w1ihout solicitation on his part, was nomi uated :at elected Comptroller General, which plice he held for four years. Was the youngest man ever elected to a state ofice in South Carolina. He was a candi date for Governor in 1894, but was defeated, Bat the open, manly tight he made and the way he took his defeat won for him the ripect and admiration of those who op posed hin, and to-day he is one of the strongest men in the State. While a true Reformer, he i.- conservative in his views, anid enjoys the respect and confidence of I both factions of the democratic party* Wm. H. Ell--be was married in 1887, at the age of twe:nty-five, to Miss Henrietta Rogers, of Mr. Henry J. Rogers, of Marl boro county, and to their unnn four sons and on-2daughter have been born. FromL the above brief sketch it will be seen that General Ellerbe came from one of the pioneer families of South Carolina, and lor more than a century and a half not I the slighte;t blot or blemish has attached itslf to tht honored name that he bears. ITlie Elerbe family have ever been noted ,or the; unswerving integrity, patriotism, <11nd e and devotion to their country I and thei peopie. His family have ever i-en larinrs, and when Win. H. Ellerbe Joined the Refori.n movomneut in 1890, he , simply followed his early training and car ried out those principles that were bred in tLe bone and inculcated in his heart. But while tilling the soil the Eilerbes did not ncglect t beir mental training, and availed themselves of the best educational t avantag.-.s the e.>uatry afforded. As will 1 be sten, General Wvi. H. Ellerbe is not i e('ly a ptactid and successful farmuer, but a b cated gentleman. General Ell-ibe, while a young man, offi d t t birth of our Reform party, S and to Li-: u:.tiring work and earnest efforts i .ti- of our Pee t De ieo n fro : r lo w of ring rule. The iprm- p. the noble work dn.....Ir us...y..hi brilliant young [ :e e, ' 1 nd m.e i- Comuptroller Gen- T too th. outh Carolna ever boasted. C igfresh from the farhm, as he did, (ren erbe at one' mastered the intricate I cosi:.their jaist sh:-re of ud 15:,: ii Mr'e of public n i nrstuge~et f Gen Ellerbe' a h amer ~a ee raceful ad us.::.a r~--a h ace.:pted de no ivarl.'. v'ile dida - - a a konuce the Re i. o i.:: ':a:. idates~ >......:.. :'...a *i wn. butike a i~ .'li prro th v.~ n:.en. El-I t neI.. m th e v-: tion t tha e a' rain3 n.: aneech -o;tn .-ntf te wrllt :tLi- eun semion but lrrt -.euil stu unch frientad itiif 1retal.rr Gn l' And; pnlowa the rt opprtunitT cthat Gov. Evans not being a candidate for re. election, there wrss a spontaneous. unso. licited uprising of the whole people, with. out regard to faction, for Wm. H. Ellerbe. Like Cincinnatus. he was taken from the plow; but not to lead his people in hostile array against an enemy; but to accept at their hands the highest office within the gift of our democratic voters. And he will be nominated and elected by the largest majority ever given a candidate in South Carolina. Mark this prediction. While a reformer to the core, Gen. Ellerbe has, by his superior business capacity, his patriot ism and recognized ability, won the re spect and confidence of all classes and all factions of his people. Win. H. Ellerbe is one man upon whom South Carolinians can unite, for they feel that in honoring him they also honor themselves and their State. As a newspaper getting its support from the people we feel it our duty to sound a warning whenever we think there is danger ahead, and as long as we are in the newspaper work we pro pose doing what we conceive to be our duty. Next Tuesday the white men of Clarendon are called to the ballot bo% to nominate their State and county officers. It is their duty to respond to the call, because a nomination is equal to an election. The candidates shoul3 be given due consideration; each of them is entitled to be weighed in the minds of tha people by merit, and not by passion or prejudice. It would be wrong in any voter to allow himself influenced by some rumor or report, for it very often happens that a good man, one who would make a faithful officer is defeated just because some :ne started a damaging report about him, and again, it would be wrog in i voter to cast aside a candidate .be :ause the brother of the candidate baa been indiscreet in some of his expres. 3ions. We have heard of men refus ng to vote for a candidate because a brother of the candidate said some hing about somebody else. This is iot fair, nor is it creditable to the nan who will allow himself so in luenced. We say that every candi late should be judged not by the ac ions of others, but by his own con luct. It has been our purpose from the )egining to keep this paper from sup aorting any county candidate and we 6re satisfied the people will say, we tave carried out that purpose. There iever has been an issue of this paper, n this campaign where one line has een written in favor of any particu ar candidate. We did this because ve desired to treat them all fairly, and ecause ours is the only paper pb ished in the county. The people alone have the right to elect their officials and whoever a najority select, we will join in, and ive the fortunate ones a hearty sup ort. There has been all kinds of ru aors put out aud the county is being anvassed by candidates and their riends; in our judgement the cool, ober thought will finally prevail; we lo not believe the people will allow hemselves to be governed by petty urors set to float for electioneering urposes. Next Tuesday will show hether or not combinations have een formed, and when the report rom each cl is published we are atisfied that some of the candidates, iow out at the invitation of other can idates, will be sorely disappointed. omnebody will be found lacking sure. It was gratifying to us to see the nanhood displayed by Governor vans at the Anderson meeting last londay wben he was shown to be in rror in the statement he made about Ir. Maxwell the insurance agent. ike a true man he apologized, and' knowledged his error; many a man rould have stubbrouly refused to pologize, and would have allowed ~hat he said stand regardless of con equences, but when a manly man nds himself in the wrong he corrects 2e wrong. Ripans Tabules assist digestion. Ripns Tabnles cure iatnlenen.