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On the Rounds.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dlspatch:
I will, with your permission, en-
desvor to give your readers a short
sketch OF my travels through the
southeastern portion of Lexington
county. Early Monday moning,
June 22nd, in company with ". H.
Msetze, and Arthur T. Harman, two
of Lexington's cleverest gentlemen,
we headed our steads toward Brook
land and in due time we reached the
thriving little town of Brookland,
which has improved considerably
since last it has been my pleasure to
visit those good people. All tie
kindness that any man could wish,
was meted out to US. At Brookland
we were joined by Mr.. G. W. Pound,
the other member of the board, and
the genial W. L. K. johnson, by the
time we had time to get good dong
breath, we began to receive the well
known grasp of the sweet and lovely
candidates who seem to be satisfied
that they will next year be sitting in
the brick building and with dignity
and graceful benefcence shake the
hands of their fellow-countrymen.
At Brookland we had the pleasure of
meeting goodly number of our old
acquaintances and friends. After
having registered all that could meet
with the requirements Of the law we
again continued our journey for the
beautiful little town of Castor,
on the South Bound Railroad. six
teen miles south Of Columbia. Night
overlook US under the hospltable
roof of Mr.. }. &. Busby, where we
were treated as kindly as we could
wish. so we'll that we would be glad
to again share the bounties Of his
heavy laden table so well prepared
by bis better half in life.
From Brookland down the State
road We passed through the nia"ta-
tions Of Mr. G. 4. Guignard aud A.
r. Taylor, who, from the appearance
of the fields of corn, wheat and oats
we see that they are not dependents
op cotton for support.
Tuesday morning We passed
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Hon. ". 4. F. Rast Withdraws. ,
To My Friends in Lexington County:

To My Friends in Lexington County:
Since making my announcement
for the Senate from this county, [
find that the condition of my health
and the nature of my business, [ will
not be able to canvass the county
which, if not done, would mean Ger.
tain defeat, therefore, I sincerely
hope you will allow me to withdraw
the announcement of my candidacy.
I do this with a heart filled with
gratitude to those who have so often
honored and trusted me. I do it
with a consciousness that I have done
my duty and that had the conf
derce of those with whom l
was associated. I have not changed
in my sentiments. I am as true to
them now as ever and will always be
until I am convinced that [ am wrong.
As much as 1 regret to withdraw, [
feel that I am doing duty to my
self. Yours in grateful remembrance,
". H. F. Rast.
Swansea, S. c., July 6, 1896.
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FOR SOLICITOR.

Thanking tae people of Lexington
county for their support in the past, ]
Eereby announce nv: e as a candidate tor
reelection to the office OF Solicitor OF the
Fifth Judicia. Circuit. l rely upon III!
record in the discharge of the duties OF
said office. and will abide the result OF the
Democratic primary.
?. H. Nelson.
1 hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Solicitor of the Fifth Ju
Iicial District OF South Carolina, and stand
pledged to abide the result Of the primary
J. A. MULLER
Please announce the name of Hon. j
WM. THURMOND as a candidate for SO
Iicitor of the Fifth Circuit. Mr.. Thur
monds victories for the State and his bold
stand for the great masses Of the people
..utitle Linn to promotion to said office
We pledge him to abide the result OF the
Democratic primary. REFoRMERs.
Ell efiald, S. c., May 13. 1896
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FnR representative.

The friends of J. w. DREHER. E q 6
knowing his ability to serve them, an
noufca him as q candidate for the House
of Representatives and pledge him to
abide the result of the primary.
MAJOR ]. q. KOON is announced as
candidate for the House OF Representatives.
In the school Of experience he has learned
the wants Of the people, and will labor to
present the best interest of his county and
state. Economy will be his watchword.
Will abidc and support result Of the pri'
mary.
The friends of D. F. EFIRD announce
him as a candidate for the House of Rep
r-septatives. and pledge him to abide the
result of the primary.
The friends of E. L. ASBILL, present
his name t, the Democratic voters of Lex
iogton county as a candidate for a seat in
he House OF Representatives and pledge
him to abide the result of the Democratic
primary, and to support the nominees OF
the party. VOTERS.
The friends of ". H. SHARPE an
nounce him as candidate for the House
Of Represen atives, in the approaching
Democratic primaries, and pledge him to
Abide the result.
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namely, at Brookland, Swansea, G.
R. Rish's and Lewiedale, which will
be held on the following days:
Lewiedale, Saturday, August the S;l :;
G. R. Rish's, Tuesday, August l1tb;
Swansea, Thursday, August 18Th;
Brookland, Saturday, August 18th;
Irmo, Friday, August 2lst; Chapir,
Saturday, August 22a.
1t was agreed that we would not
pay the managers, and that three be
appointed for each primary election.
On motion of G. A. Ghignard ii
was agreed that we pay the mes
senger one dollar per day each way
for conveying the boxes to and from
the elections.
On motion of G A. Derrick it was
decided to refund half the defeated
candidates assessment.
On motion of G. A. Derrick it was
ordered that we pay for the tickets.
On motion of jas. B. Addy that
we print a ticket with all the names
of the candidates on them, and that
the voter strike off those whom he
don't want to vote for.
On motion of G. r. Rish it was
adopted that we leave the names for
Magistrates blank.
On motion of Jas. B. Addy, that
all candidates from Coroner up to
Senator he assessed five dollars each.
Amended by G. A. Derrick that the
assessment OF candidates for Clerk Of
Court and Sheriff be twenty dollars
each; Treasurer, Auditor and Su-
pervisor, ten dollars each, which
WIS adopted.
On motion of G.. A. Derrick it was
resolved that when ticket is voted
with only one name on it fer Repre-
sentative it shall be countt d one half
vote.
On motion of G. A. Guienard, that
each com mitteeman suggest the
names for managers for bis club to
the chairman by the ooh Of July,
and that the same be published.
There being no ether business the
committee then adjourned until the
9th day Of August, unless sooner
called by the chairman.
G.. N. Efird,
Chairman Executive Com mittee.
Jas. B. Addy, Clerk.
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F13 SHERIFF.,

The many friends OF S, PRESS. GEORGE
hereby announce him as candidate TO
Sheriff. and pledge him to abide the resul,
Of the primary.
At the r:qnest of my friends from diff
ferent portions of the county. l announce
myself as q candidate for the cti:e OF
Sheriff, and pledge myself to abide the re-
suit of the primary.
JAS. H. FIELDS.
The many friends OF THOS. H. CAUGH-
NAN announce him as q candidate for
sheriff, and pledge him to abide the result
of the primary.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
5. DRAFTS as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Sheriff of Lexington County.
aud he is pledged to abide the lesalt OF tie
Democratic primary.
The many friends of W. L. K JOHN
SON announce him as q candidate for
Sheriff, and we assure the voters that c
will abide by the result Of the primary eec-
ton. FEItSDs
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The Discovery Saved His
Life.


Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Bea
versville, ILL.,, says: ''To DR.. Kings
New Discovery ] owe my life. Was
taken with La Grippe and tried all
the physicians for miles about, but
of no avail and was given up and
told I could not live. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in my store l
sent for bottle and began its use
and from the first dose began to get
better, and after using three bottles
was up and about again. tits worth
it's weight in gold. We won't keep
store or house without it," Get a
free trial at J. E. Kaufmann's Drug
Store.
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suatched From Death.

Cold Water, Ala, Mar. II, 1892.
My little child had the dropsy for
two years. We had tried various
remedies and the most prominent
physicians in the country but to no
avail. We commenced the use of st.
Joseph's Liver Regulator and she is
now as healthy as any child.
T. P. w. BROOCS, NJ. D.
For further information call on j.
E. kaufinann's drug store and get
copy Of St. Joseph's Four Seasons
Almanac. 36.
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FOR SENATOR,

The many friends of CAPTAIN D. j.
GkIFFlTH, rot forgetful of his brilIian;
record, heroic in war and spotless in peace,
realizing that he is honest. safe, patriotic
and qualified. respectfully present bis
Claims to the Democrats of Lexington toI
the nomination for the Senate. He vii,
faithfully abide the result of the primary.
After maturely considering the so!c!ta
ton of my friends to come before the voters
of Lexington county for the State Senate
1 respectfully announce myself as cardi
date for same, suhjec: to the action OF ths
Democratic primary.
J. WALTER MITCHELL.
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Comments on DR.. Brokers Dec
liration.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the EQlLOT Oi Tue blSpatCu.
The we'll wri. / declination of DR..
Brooker, the conciliatory, manly
spirit and noble sentiments therein
expressed, does him much credit
But the Doctors source of informa-
ton in re lation to Alliance matters
has misled him. The Doctor says
that "the sub treasury scheme has
been repudiated. end the plan for
government ownership of railroads
and telegraph lines, which would have
placed these enterprises under the
ntrol Of politicians rather than
business men, has heen abandoned"
The National Alliance, at it's last
meeting in Washington, did decide to
hold off for time tie sub treasury
demands, but did pot by any means
repudiate or abandon them.
Tillman's advice has always been
not to ask for too much at time, for
in SO doing we might fail in all.
Gold and silver coin is the money Of
our fathers, fixed by the National
constitution and our first duty is to
restore the free coinage of silver and
thus to again bring to life this dead
clause of the constitution and in this
way to destroy gold buggery, the
selling in times of peace, god
interest bearing non taxable United
States bonds, ostensibly to raise gold
t. pay gold obligations in the old
world, but in reality to furnish a
basis for the everlasting life Of the
National banks.
The demonetization of silver was a
glaring violation Of the constitution,
and the trainers and supporters of
this law in Congress were purjurers,
the friends, aiders, and abetors, OF
thieves and robbers, and are respon-
sible for the deadly blight that now
empales this great land and people
of ours. The free and unlimited
coinage of silver 16 to l is the issue
now before the country and is the
Alliance demand now asked for en-
forcement, and the indications are
that silver must win, for it has the
constitution for it's foundation, and
the cries of many millions for its
restoration, and the laws of eternal
Justice are on it's side. When this is
won, one after another of our de-
mands will become laws. We have
not nor will we abandon a single de-
mand. These demands are for the
betterment of the farmer, mechanic
and all classes Of working men and
women, and will improve trade and
help in all the vocations of life, and
the time is close at hand when no
one can be elected to an Office if op-
posed to these demands and
especially law makers, State and
National.
Monopolies to control the money
aud the products of labor to rob the
masses cannot and will not be toler-
ated much longer. J. H. Koon.
Brookiand, July 6, 1896.
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FOR TREASURER.

The many friends of JASPER S. DER
RICK hereby recommend him for apl nt-
mout TO the Office of County Treasurer a d
pledge him to abide the result Of the prl
mary.
The many friends of J. E. B McCAR-
THA announce him as candidate f'r
Co lnty Treasurr. He is pledged to alb d
the result "t the primary and support the
regular nominees Of the Dem ocratic party.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Treasurer and pledge myself to abide
the result OF the primary.
J. NJ. ELEAZER.
Tie many friends Of B. N. BODlE, know
ing his eminen: qualifications and fitness
for the office, do hereby nominate him as
cand d., e for Treasure: AID pledge him to
abide the rcsul; OF the primary election.
MANY VUTEES.
The many friends of E. L. WINGARD
announce him as candidate for County
Treasurer and pledge him to abide tie
result OF the primary
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-07-08

OF the above tax S1S9.75 is ap-
piled to the payment of interest on
Broad River Bonds, S3S6.921 to
Fork Bonds, and S167.73 and seven
tenths to Saluda, making trtal for
the entire three townships Of S744.4l
and two tenths- Balance of the tax
is. used by State, school and special
county. Not one cent for ordinary
county purposes.
The S744.4l is subtrscted from
the $4,000, which is the annual
tax levy to pay interest on the bonds
only. and the balance S1,e55.5S is to
be paid by the taxpayers OF the
three townships.
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FOR AUDITGR.

The friends of PAUL f. EUTTO an
nounce him as candidate for Auditor and
pledge him to abide by The ies1lt of the
primary. EoItko.
His many friends in Broad River Town
ship announces N ID. .HARMAN as cand!-
Cat. for re election as County Auditor, and
pledge him to abide the result OF the pri-
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Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. Its guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at J. Z. Kautfman's.
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Notice to Candidates.

After the adjournment Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee and consultation
with such members as I could see, I
feel autorized to say that all defeated
candidates for the Offices Of Clerk OF
Court, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor,
and Supervisor will be returned,
after the election, all the assessments
paid except $3.50.
c. N. Efrd, Ch. Ez. Com.
July 6tb, 1896.
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Barbecue.

T WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS BAR
L becue, at the Ungcr Old Spring. near
Wyse's ferry on the Second Saturday in
July, being the 1lth daY Of said month.
Candidates ere especially invited Those
not interested in politics VIII have music
AID other enjoymeuts for their pleasure.
LEVI LOWMAN.
May 81, 1896. 7w3l.
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Barbecue.

4 STRICTLY FIRST CLASS BARBE-
n cue. with refreshments. will be given
under the auspices OF the Laaics' Aid 81
ciety Of Mt, Vernon church, at White
Rock, s. c.. Saturday, July 25th. County
candidates and other prominent speakers
are expected. The law against profanity
will be strictly enforced. Charges for din
ner 35 and 25 cents. The proceeds will go
% furnishing the new church ct that place.
Women and children will receive special
attention. Come dill and speud pleasant
dav.
EMMA ]. BALLENTINE. President.
ALICE F. SHEALY, Secretary
1 :2S
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Barbecue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
i Barbecue ard Refresh sLmertS, at my
place, near Rishton. on Saturday. tie 1t
day Of August re:t. Everybody and TIE
pnblic generally are invited to attend.
Candidates will be ezDec:cl in full force
and topics OF interest viii be dtsrrssed:
S. + Smith.
June II, lS4G-7w37.
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Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class barbecue, with refreshments,
It Alnck's Ferry. on Friday, July 81. Can
a;dates and tbs public are cordially in,ied
Come one, come al. Charges tor dinner
25 and 35 cents. The ferry will be free
Boat rides and other epjoymen:s Tor the
young. PAUL Z. A"lCh.
J. HUDSON PRICE.
droe
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Barbecue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIpST CLASS
i barbecue, with refrc sEments. at my
place. on Saturday. July q, &c. The neigh
borbood and public generally are cordially
invited. Charges for dinner Are 25 and 35
cents.
DANIEL 81 DRAFTS,
May 25, 1866. 9w36.
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Barbecue.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL GIVE A
L barbecue ut Mr. J. Henry Summers,
Two miles south o: Peak, on Saturday, Jul!
IL. 1896. Candidates and everybody are
cordially invited Music and dancing for
those not interested in politics.
J. W. MURDOCH.
G. E. l.. SUMNER,
June 10, 1896. 5w34.
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Fer CONGRESS.

The Hon. J. WM. STOKES IS hereby an.
aounced rs Il candidate for re election tc
Congress from this the Seventh Congress-
ional District subject to the Democ attic
primary.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERINTEkD .INT
OF EDUCATOR.

The many fri. nls of JOHN D. FARR
hereby ann unce HIM as n candidate Tor
County Sup, rintendent of E iGca;ior, and
pledge him to abide the re;u!t Of Il,
primary election
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Where the Taxes 60.

The question has been often asked
what becomes of the taxes paid by
the three townships in the Fork on
the railroad bonds. The Auditor,
Mr.. NJ. D. Harman, has kindly furn-
ished US with the following figures
taken from his books. A study of
them will show that the taxes now
paid are only to meet the interest on
the railroad bonds and are not levied
to liquidate them, nor applied
to the coupons under which the
present suit is brought. Our under
standing is that these coupons were
received by the contractors as pay
ment for constructing the railroad
under certain prescribed conditions,
and the railroad company is in no
way interested in the suit, nor is it
responsible for the action being
brought. The levy is as follows:
Tax return of C. N. & L. R. R. Co.,
for the fiscal year, 1894 95.
Broad River township 6! mills
Fork l49
S.luda 81
Total number 274
VALUATION.
Broad River township S33,OO0.Oo
Fork 7s,7OOoo
Saluda {" 31,65O.OO
Total valuation 13S,65o w
TAX LEVY.
B. R. township 124 mills, tax S42o.75
Fork 124 1" " 9O2.83
Saluda 124 " " 39139
Total Sl,714.97
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Barbecue.

T WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS BAR.
L becue. with refreshments, on Saturday,
July 18th at my place. The Hilton Rifles
Capt. p. B Lever, will drill. Among the
candidates who will be present will be Mr.
J. w. Thurn end, candidate for Solicitor
Dancing and music for the young people
The public is invited
J. HARMAN AMlCK.
6W35
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FOR CORONER.

The friends of J. NJ. CRAPS announce
him as a candidate for roner. Mr.. Craps
il capable and is located at the Court House.
lie will abide the result OF the primary.
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County Alliance Meeting.

VCuIVy 1!!Ia!!V7 3Gsss1l!g'
The next quarterly meeting Of
Lexington County Alliance will be
held at Lexington c. H., Friday,
July 10, 1896, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
A full delegation is desired.
P. H. CAUGHMAN,
President.
JSo. D. FAEE, Secretary.
June 5, 1896.
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FOR CLERK Of COURT.

H. A. SPs Nm is hereby announced as a
candidate for The Office of Clerk Of Court,
snlliect to the ensuing Primary election.
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Barbecue.

WE WILL FCRNISH A FIRST
w class burbecne at the residence OF
Mr.. Ausiiu Metz, on the lst day Of August,
1895 Graduates and everybody are COZ
daily invited to lie present. aud the neigh
torbood will 70 doubt enjoy sOme lite
speeches Music ard dancing fer those
not interested II politics. We always have
the best music.
r. w AMI +,
JOSEPH w. METZE.
June 2i 1896. G"36.
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Notice..

all PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
4 Es.ate ot David y Cu.I.r. deceastd Il.
viii CONF forward AMI max" palrscLt of
the same. aud Ill persons having claims
a ,GIrst tie said E,tate viii pr:.>, Dt then.
day a!tested, oa Or before the lst DAY of
August. 1884.
IL \. SPANN, C. c c. P. ani G. S.
Admins r.,tcr.
June q, 1895. Gw3G
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CAnDIDAT ES.

The price fer announcing candidates
in these columns is s. for the round
tri>, invariably 10 sdva.ce
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The charge for announcing candl-
dates for Magistrate is $3.50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-02-21
"CuI homo p

one Of the most frequent comments
upon the multiplicity OF attempts to
reach the North Pole IL the query;
"Well, n they should reach It, Of what
uss will II be 10 thsm or 10 the worlg?"
Tho question IL Just now asked with
especial unotlon and with much shfug.
Cling o. shoulders because OF the report
that Nanson has climbed tho pole pre-
sumed to be the northern extension Of
the eArihs axis, and because some.
body else, with a severe sort of name,
il ptoposinga similar feat with refer
enoe to the South Pole.
10 answer such query, one
needs bat to state that, uiill-
tartan a. the world OF today IL
supposed to DO, II still has large
measure Of sentimontality, and II has
moreover an overwsening desire for
knowledge. This latter has been, In
fact, n feature characteristic Of the race
from the very beginning the serpent
Ia tho Garden made no expliol, offer
OF utility, he held GU, the temptation
OF "knowledg,v From that day 10
thip. men have rlskei toll, means,
reputation, lie, for knowledge; anu
whether or not the knowledge when
once acquired were worth 1.-THE Of
the sacrifice necessary 10 ils attain.
ment has never been a subject Of cal
culstlon.
II will be 90 to the end; for II IL an
attribute that cannot and ought not to
be eAdicated. Under It, operation men
have learned some little as TO the earth
aud the air and planets Of the universe.
Life has been studied In iu various
aipsols-under ths equslor az well ~
In the land OF the aurora b,rrAlls. The
restless search fof now knowledge l.
perhaps more noticeable now than ever
before; certainly II l. n movement 30
powerful that ia this age no one ever
thinks OF arguing against II upon the
more ground embodied 10 the query
"Cui bono?"