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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
DR.. Stokes Unseated.

Washington, June This l was
'suspension" day in the House and a
number Of minor bills we're passed
under suspension OF the rules.
The Johnston Stokes election con-
test from the Seventh District of South
Carolina, was the first business. Mr..
McC4ll of Massachusetts,, chairman OF
the election committee, made mo-
ton to reconsider the vote Of Friday,
by which the House refused to adopt
the minority report that Johnston
was elected. The motion was passed
without division. Then be offered
substitute that there was no valid
election and that neither Johnson
nor Stokes was entitled to the seat
and on rising vote the substitute
was adopted by the narrow margin
of one, the result being yeas lO4, nays
1O3.
Oc the yea and nay vote the substi-
tute was adopted-103 125. It's ef-
feet is to declare the seat vacant.
Those voting for the substitute
u Democrats, SO Republicans and 5
Populists. Those opposed were all Re.
publicans.
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The unseating OF Hon. j. VIM.
Stokes was ore cs the bisckes5 crimes
that ever stained the annals OF any
delibe-atire bcay. If there ever
wss { persoa fairly and honestly
elected to ell o1ice since tho fonnda-
ticn o. this government. that man
was ne who wac so unjustly deprived
Of his rights Monday by q Repuo-
licsn House. The most illiterate
corn fel6 negro in this district is
conscious Of the fact that no dis
elimination wes made against the
negro OF account Of race, color or
previous condition OF servituoe. No
one was denied the right to vote who
was qualified under tho provl-
sions Of the law. There was abso-
luteIy no necessity to practice frauds
to elect Dr.. Stokes, and hence none
were committed.
There is e. way, however, OF rebuk-
ing the great injustice that has been
done the people OF this District and
their representative, and that is by
returning DR.. Stokes to fill out the
unexpired term and electing him
for the full term by still larger
majority. To this end let our people
go to work at once. The first and
most important duty is to registe,
and see that every Democrat in the
District procures a registration certl'
fcate and then let our efforts in his
behalf be untiring and unceasing to
have a full Democratic vote polled.
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LeesvilIe Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
MIR. Andrew Lee, one of our oldest
and most respected citizens, died at
his home, near Leesville,. Saturday
evening. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. John Lake, in the
Baptist church, after which the body
was inferred in the Lee burial
ground near Mr.. J. A. Mitchell's.
The bike craze has struck our
town and struck it hard, too.
The commencement exercises will
begin on Sunday morning, June 7th,
and continue until Tuesday night.
Wednesday will be sad day ofpart-
ing. When we see our schoolmates
and friends bidding each other fare
well, the solemn truth confronts US
that we shall never meet all of them
again.
The base ball boys have accepted
challenge from the Coleman nine.
The game will be played on Monday
evening, June Sth.
The much needed shower We were
longing for came Sunday evening,
The crops in this section are in good
order and are looking fine.
Mr.. Pinkney of Charleston, has
been in town several days organizing
a Woodman Of the World Camp.
We are indeed sorry to note the
illness OF one of our fairest young
ladies, Miss Rosa Etheredge.
Peaches are ripening and the
small boys are happy.
June 1, 1896. Sol.
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A Happy Marriage.
70 the Editor of the Dispatch.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
At the residence of Mr.. W. A.
Leaphart, father of the bride, on
Wednesday, May 9th, 1896, at II
o'clock, MIR. Bowman Rawl and Miss
Carrie Leaphart, were united in the
holy bonds of wedlock, by the Rev.
Mr.. Phillips. Entering Immediately
after the minister were two lovely
little girls, the maids of honor, Miss
Liner Leaphart, sister of the bride
and Miss Lizzie Nunamaker, daugh-
ter of Mr.. J. B. Nunamaker, each
with beautiful bouquet of flowers.
The attending couples entered as
follows: Mr. Killian Hook of Rocky
Well and Miss Nettie Gable of Seays-
vile: Mr.. Eddie Hook Of Rocky Well
and Miss Annie Nunamaker of Irmo;
Mr.. JEFF. Rawl of Rocky Well and
and Miss Belle Martin of Columbia;
Mr.. James Wise of Chaplin and Miss
Annie Rawl of Rocky Well; Mr..
Charlie Ward of Trenton and Miss
Ethel Hook of Rocky Well; Mr..
Henry Geiger of Columbia and Miss
Lula Rawl of Rocky Well; Mr.. Jacob
Rawl and Miss Hattie Leaphart of
Rocky Well; Mr.. Jacob Geiger best
man of Columbia and Miss Agnes
Rawl of Rocky Well. Then entered
the lovely bride and handsome groom,
Mr.. Bowman Rawl and Miss Carrie
Leaphart, and were made man and
wife. The bride was handsomely
attired in cream Henrietta trimmed
heavily in lace and ribbon. The
brides maids were also attired in
cream colored dresses.
A short while after the ceremony
was over'the bridal party was ush-
cred into the dining room around a
table that was handsomely decorated
and spread with all the substantials
deIicacies imaginable.
The young folks spent the after
noon in buggy drives and seemed to
enjoy themselves very much.
The bride received a number Of
handsome presents too numerous to
mention. We wish for this newly
married couple long and happy
life, and may Gods mercy preserve
and protect them and his richest
blessings ever be bestowed upon
them. A FRIEND.
May 20, 1896.
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Batssburg Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

10 the Editor OF the DlSpatcu.
We have had fine rains of late and
all vegetation looks we'll. The pres
ent outlook for crops is encouraging
and as a rule is free from grass.
Rev. L. R. Corr and Capt. J. B.
Towel went to the new Saluda c. H,
Saturday, to the Union meeting.
They report an excellent meeting
and speak in upstinted praise of the
Red Bank people. They predict
that with such a class of citizens
that point will be sure to succeed
and anticipate live and moral town
on the historic precincts of old
Saluda.
The Rev. !. B. Game, Principal of
the Collegiate Institute, made fare
we'll address to the Sunday school
and the Methodist church last Sun
day. We regret to'lose Mr.. Game.
He goes to Virginia and will continue
in his chosen profession, teaching.
One of the most enjoyable events
of late in our town was the musicsle
at the residence of DR.. 0. J. Harris.
Mrs. Harris closed the session Of her
music class and arranged quite an
extensive program including Mrs.
Corr and Miss Turner. Mrs. Harris
is a pupil of the celebrated German
masters and thorough course IN the
European colleges has given her
every advantage as an artist IN
her inc. She has but few equals.
The meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A.
last night was brilliant affair. The
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03

auxiliary committee had prepared
refreshments, and ice cream and
cake flowed in abundance. State
secretary Lewis, secretary Brock
man of New York, and county Sec
retary Lake was present. In ad-
dition to the ladies of the town
several fair faces from Bethel graced
the occasion with their presence
The event of the evening was the
presentation of magnificent gold
watch to Rev. John Lake. The git
was as partial appreciation OF his
services in the order, and his labors
in every good work. The presenta-
ton was made by a seven year ola
daughter of N. A. Bates. All but
the recipient knew what was coming
and at an appropriate enterval IN the
program little Amanda" stepped up
in front of Mr.. Lake and extending
to him the lovely casket with Its
precious contents, made a sweet
little speech, expressive of the love OF
his friends and begged him to except
this small token of their regard. MIR
Lake was for the first time, perhaps,
in his lie, speeches., so overcome
was he with emotion and astonlsh-
ment. By supreme effort he soon
suppressed his feelings and thanked
the kind friends for remembering
him so nobly. He spoke as only
John Lake can speak, and the oc-
casion was an exceedingly impressive
one.
A mass meeting of school patrons
of the town was held yesterday and
the two high schools was consoll-
dated under the name of the Bates
burg Institute, and the following
trustees were appointed: T. j. ker-
nachan, E. X. Harden, DR.. T. S.
Fox, ]. B. Hartley, J. c. Glover, DIR.
E. C. Ridgell, L. D. Cullum, }. ).
.Rawl and J. G. Etheredge. The
Board subsequently met and elected
T. J. Kernaghan chairman and j. c.
Glover, secretary and treasurer.
This movement means great deal
for the town and we confidently pre-
dict the Batesburg Institute as one
of the finest in the State.
Capt. Gunter, Sol Altman and Jake
Rawl have constructed what might
be called an allround boat and body.
They use it to store provisions and
tackle and to ride in, and when the
get to Black creek, by spring, they
convert it into a boat and paddle
over the pond and catch fish, and
house them in it also. By this in
eenious contrivance they may depop-
ulate the waters of the fnny tribe.
OCCASIONAL.
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Palmetto Institute Commencement.

Palmetto Institute Commencement.
The event of the commencement
of the Palmetto Institute has been
anxiously looked forward to with an
ticipation of much pleasure by the
teachers, pupils and patrons OF the
Institute aud it's friends in this place
and in the surrounding country. The
teachers and pupils were untiring in
their efforts to fttingly prepare them
selves to act we'll the parts they were
to take in the entertainment of their
friends, the appreciation Of the large
audiences which greeted them on
both evenings fully attested to the
successful ending of their efforts.
Lexington put on her holiday at
tire to welcome and entertain her
guest and our beautiful and charm
ing fair country cousins and their
gallant and handsome beaux enjoyed
the happy festivities as they perhaps
never enjoyed a similar occasion.
Never before was our court house
so crowed with such large, refined
and intelligent audience as it
was on the two nights of the
commencement exercises. The audi
ence on both occasions was in
happy state of temper and was un-
stinted in its applause of each one
who took part in the ceremonies.
The bar of the court room was
very prettily and tastefully decorated
and the arrangement Of the hot
house plants and ferns was beautiful
and the grouping of the scholars
among them was a happy thought
and made pleasing and beautiful
scene like ''pictures Of gold in frames
of silver, and. one that will long be
remembered by those who wit
messed it.
Rev. W. W. Daniels, the brilliant
pastor of the Washington Street
Methodist church, preached one of the
most powerful and eloquent sermons
ever delivered at this place, before
the largest congregation ever assem-
bled in St. Stephens to our recollec.
ton, from the text, "Wherefore, O
King Agrippa, I was not disobedient
unto the heavenly vision" Acts 70,
XVI. The fame of this eminent di-
vine as pulpit orator had preceded
him, and as consequence our people
were exceedingly anxious to hear
him. At an early hour the people
began gathering from far and near
and long before the hour for services
to begin the church was crowded to
its utmost capacity, there not being
even standing room, and many were
turned away disappointed. He
certainly sustained bis reputation and
held the close attention of his vast
congregation from beginning to end.
His eloquence was grand and su-
purb and the truths lie uttered sank
into the heart and mind of his hear
ers with impressive directness and
force.
At night DR.. George B. Cromer,
President of Newberry College,
made and eloquent and impressive
address before a large audience at
the same place. The inclemert
weather, which prevailed about the
hour for services, prevented many from
attending who would have otherwise
been present. Dr.. Cromer is an
earnest, pleasant and graceful speaker.
His language was beautiful, howery
and chaste; his thoughts deep, pro-
found and as pure as the sparkling
,,o+o,. ub;ob 1ron,,a1 from tha cleft
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
ANNUAL REPORT
Of
D. J. GRIFFITH, Treasurer
Lexington County
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
OCTOBER 81, 1895.

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
LEXINGTON, S. c., May Is, 1896.
To THE Hon. R. G.. WATTS, PRESIDING
JUICE, Court OF GENERAL SEs-
s1oSs FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY, S. q.
DEAR SIR: In conformity with
the requirements Of an Act, No. 1884,
approved December 23d, A. D. 1883,
I have the honor to submit the fol-
lowing report Of the transactions of
this Office for the fiscal year begin
ming November 1st, 1894, and ending
October 31st, 1895:
COUNTY CLAIMS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03
NIINrAOPE C0LLE5E SCHOLAR
w SHIP

Each county in the State is entitled to
as many scholarships in the Winthrop Col
]ege ut Rock Hill rs it has Repres entatiyts S
in the House of Representatives.
These scholarships will be awarded upon
n competitive examination 20 be held at the
county court house on July 80, at Q Il. III.
Applicants must be not less than titteec
years of age and must have a good krowl-
edge Of the common school branches.
The expenses of attendance do not ex-
ceed IS 81 per month for board, furnished
room, heat. light and washing.
For further particulars AID catalogue,
address
PRESIDENT D. b. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. c.
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Beneficial to Old and Young.

Meggett, S. c. April q, 1896? ]
have used Hoods Sarsaparilla in my
family for several Springs, and have
found it excellent for my little ones
1t is also as beneficial to the old as
we'll as the young.
We are pleased with the Painting
Book sent for three Trademarks from
Hoods Sarsaparilla and twelve cents
in stamps" Emelie A. Bitch.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
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FOR SOLICITOR.
FOR SENATOR.

Complying with the request Of friends,
hereby announce myself q candidate for
State Senator from this county, and II
elected will do, as heretofore. the best
can for the interest of the people L
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary. W. II. +. KAo1.
The many friends of CAPTAIN D. j.
GRIFFITH, not forgetful Of his brilliant
record, heroic in war and spotless in peace,
realizing that he is honest. safe, patriotic
and qualified. respectfully present his
claims to the Democrats of Lexington for
the nomination for the Senate. He will
faithfully abide the result Of the primary.
After maturely considering the solicita-
ton of my friends to come before the voters
of Lexington county for the State Senate,
1 respectfully announce myself as candi-
date for same subjec, to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
J. WALTER MITCHELL.
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The Senate has passed the Butler
bill prohibiting the issuance Of
interest bearing bonds, by vote of
80 to 25. This is another black eye
for Grover.
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The House has passed the river
and harbor bill over the Presidents
veto by a vote of 220 to so. Poor
Old Grover is apparently being de-
serted by his friends.
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It is authoritatively stated that
Mr.. A. B. Williams, editor of the
Green7ille News, will shortly leave
the State to engage in literary work
in New York.
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FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce GEORGE
S. DRAFTS as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Sheriff Of Lexington County,
and he is pledged to abide the result of the
Democratic primary.
The many friends of w. L. X. JOHN
son announce him as a candidate for
Sheriff, and we assure the voters that lie
will abide by the result Of the primary elec-
tion FRIENDS.
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':Did you falt?" said a man, rush
ing to the rescue Of woman who
had slipped on the icy pavement.
"Ob, no" she said; Il just sat down
to see if I could find any iour-leaf
c!Oyers."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03

A lot of nice dried apples will be
sold for 5 cents pound, at the
Bazaar, Just to close them out. Go
quick.
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CANDIDATES.

The price for announcing candidates
in these columns is So for the round
trip, invariably 10 advance.
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Barbecue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
barbecue, with refreshments. at my
place, on Saturday, July 25, SO. The neigh
borhood and public generally are cordially
invited Charges for dinner are 25 and 30
cents.
DANIEL NJ. DRAFTS,
May 25, 1866. sw36.
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Notice..

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
n Estate Of Mrs. Matte VI. Counts. de-
ceased. will come forward and make pay
ment on or before the 18th day of July.
1896. and those holding claims against tn"
same will present. them properly at;ested, to
the undersigned. for settlement.
Fl. A. SPANN. c. {. c p.
Administrator of the Estate of Matte NJ.
Counts.
June l, 1896. 4w32.
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WATCH WORK of the best and guaran'
teed. Repairing Jewelry, &c. specially.
A full line of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks,
and every article found in a first class
Jewelry Store, all at the lowest possible
prices.
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The HON. j. Il. COUNTS is hereby
nominated for the Office of County Super
visor for Lexington County. The many
noble qualities of Mr.. Counts are too well
known for any comments, but for the ben
eft of those who may not have had an op-
portun;ty,to know Of hisreal worth, we desire
to say that he is a gentleman of high moral
character, excellent Judgment, plenty OF
push and is true Reiormer. In our opln-
len he is the man for the place, and we beg
of the voters of the comfy liberal sup
port for him in the coming election.
FRIENDS.
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FOR CLERK OF COURT.

II. i. SPaNN is hereby announced as a
candidate for the Office of Clerk of Court,
subject to the ensuing Primary election.
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RECEPTION.
At the conclusion of the regular
program, Professor Derrick in few
we'll chosen and complimentary re-
marks presented Miss Ethel Dreher
with a certificate of graduation, and
then feelingly and touchirgly an
nounced his severance with the
school as it's principal.
The committee, consisting of Mrs.
J. G. Graichen, and Messrs. A. T.
Lever and D. F. Efird reported that
on points of oratory and arguments
had unanimously decided that the
affirmative had won the debate.
Much to the sorrow and regret Of a
host of friends, Prof. Derrick has
decided to seek some other field of
usefulness. During his two years
soiourn among US he has proven him
srlf to be a steady, progressive and
quiet citizen; a thorough, painstaking
and conscientious teacher and a
scholarly gentleman. Wherever he
may decide to locate, and among
whatever people he may cast his lot,
may happiness and prosperity crown
his labors with success, is the wish
of the Dispatch.
The Brooks String Band accepta-
bly, furnished the music for the occa-
sion.
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Total county. ...... .Sl1,l13 II
Respectfully submitted,
D. J. GRIFFITH,
Treasurer of Lexington County.
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Line of all-wool Cheviot Suits in
stylish patterns, that We're carried
over from last season, and were
marked $500. We offer them at
only
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

We are authorized to announce S. u
SMITH as candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Supervisor for Lex
ington County. He is pledged to abide
the result of the Democratic primaries.
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$3.50.

From our special sale of Winter Suits
there are left few lots that are
marked $3.50 to $3.50. Take your
choice from amongst the lot for
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-06-03

Line of elegant all-wool perfect fit
ting Fancy Cheviot and Black and
Blue Serge Suits, at only
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-07-29
Keep Out SMALLPOX.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-aovernor
Mitchell OF Florida mas appealed to
the Navy Department for help IN pro-
tecring his State against The lutrod &c.
tion OF smallpox from Cuba. Secre-
tary Heroers has accordingly tele-
graphed Instructions To Captain Gro "
ninshleld of The Maine, nov at Key
West, to aid the local health authorl-
ties III the work of boarding Steam ers
and passing upon bills OF health. rne
Maine will not b. kept az this work
long, as orders have been given to the
cruiser Montgomery no " at Tompkins-
vile, Staten Island, deLacning her
from Admiral Bunre's squadron and
sending her to Key West 10 take the
Names place in looking after illbus-
terlng expeditions and enforcing OBJ.
servances of quarantine regulations.
The Montgomery Is expected TO start
South within forty-eight hours.
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Murdered by Mutiueers.

HALIFAX N. S., July 21.-The
American bark Herbert Fuller, which
sailed from Boston few days ago for
Rosario, Buenos Ayres, arrived IN
Halifax harbor this morning with the
bodies OF three murdered people on
board. The balance OF those who left
Boston on the vessel were immediate
= cjapped into prison cells. The
three dead parsons, whose murder is
evidently the result of u bloody out
break On the part OF some members Of
the crew, are captain Nash, his wife
and Second Mate Brumberg. The
horrible ripple murder occurred on the
night of the 18th, and the affair SO far
is wrapped in complete mystery, not
withstandIng that there were seven
other men on board at the time it oc-
Cured, besides a passenger named
Monck, whose story of what he could
learn after it was all over was the
only narrative, reliable or unreliable
us it may be, that can be ascertalned
so far. Monck has been closeted with
the police authorities ever since the
arrival of the vessel. The crew were
brought ashore and the surviving Off
GERS and men of the ship are locked
behind bars ia three different sections
of the police station. A half dozen
policemen guard them, while Monck
Is inaccessible until the chief of po-
lice and detective powers have finish
ed with him. Monck seems to have
taken charge OF the vessel after the
tragedy, and by his orders the bodies
were placed in one of the boats and
covered with tarpaullns and the boat
towed eastern Into Halifax harbor.
There the coroner took charge of the
remains, which were so far advanced
in decomposition that it was almost
impossible to remove them from the
boat. Monks story is tnat he knew
nothing OF the tragedy until notified
OF it next morning by the first mate.
He admits that he heard u scream dur
ing the night, but it did not disturb
him enough to wake hun up, although
his cabin was next to that II winch
tho murders were committed. Tne
wea pou used was Al Axe The crew
profess tue same ynoraucs tnat over
wneluis Mouck of wneu, now and by
whom the murders We're committed.