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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
FOR MAGISTRATE.

Having given general satisfaction. the
frien,ls of ISAIAH IIALLMAN announce
him for rC- lection as MagSua'" for Black
Creek and Boiling Springs townships and
pledge him to abide the result Of the Dem
ocratic prn ary.
Knowing the ability of MAJOR !. II.
KOON and the efficiency proven during
his term of Office as Magistrate. his friends
announce him as candi'llte for Ma9s-
trate for ConGarcc Township and pledge
him to abide tlc rcsult Of tie Democratic
Party. Friends.
The many friends Of NE GEORGE W
WILLIAMS hereby anlou"cc him rs 4
candidate for Magistrate in the upper dis
trict Of the townships Of the Fork. anl
pledge him to abide the result of the phi
mary election.
Knowing that Mr. s O. HAMMER is
fully competent to discharge the dut!cS Of
Magistrate and that. if elected. would ii |
the ctlice with credit to himself and 20 the
satisfaction of the people. we announce
him as candidate and ask tllc considcra
ton Of the voters Of Lexington and Hollow
Creek townships. We p!cltc him to abide
the result of the primary election.
Fri,nl>.
ME GEORGE SAWYER. tn" present
incumbent. is respectfully announce is 4
candidate for reelection to the Office Of
Magistrate for til" Second M4giSt"r al Dis
trir. embracing the townships o' Lexington
and H. low Creek. II" is pledged to 81,
port the nominees o. the Democratic pr
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06

residents of the town. N:ne wound
ed men were l,ft in the biocklouSe
attended bv native physician. Tie
other prisoners were brought to joy
aqua today in charge Of Capt. Nc
Arthur AID two cun4pal:l.s If Tie
Thirty.thir,, Michigan regiment and
canped al"ng the railroad. The
Cubans followed them in great
crowds and hurled epitEets at the
frightened cnptives. All the regular
soldiers expected to be killed, having
been told this By the Spanish officers,
and is one reason why they fight so
desperately.
With the Spanish fleet destroyed.
the way is partly cleared fer the al
vance of the American squadron into
the harbor cf Santiago. IfCeryera 5
armoured cruisers could cross the
mine field and clear the Merrimac at
the entrance Of the harbor, the
American ships can follow the same
course. There are the inner forti
tcations and Island forts still to be
reduced, but they have passed
through a baptism of fire recently
and are little more than ruins. Thus,
with Skaters guns laundering on
Santiago from the land and Samp-
sons from the harbor, the fall OF the
city is assured beyond further ques-
ton. The authorities here, military
ard naval, say that Santiago has
already made its best fight and that
it's occupation is Only a question OF
time and very brief time.
The release Of Hobson and the
other heroes Of the MerIimac incident
is likely to be another result Of events
today. 1t may now come about
either by the surrender Of the city,
which would include the surrender
of Hobson and other American pris-
oners there, or else by the exchange
of Hobson for Admiral Cervera OF
some other high ranking naval official
Tie most daring of the Spanish
forces are the sharpshooters. They
take their positions almost at the
wall and from the dense treetops do
execution. They nave shot into Ger.
Skaters tent, which is several miles
from the front and they have infested
the trail for ten miles between Jur-
aqua ard the outposts.
Shafter has demanded the immedi-
ate surrender of Santiago and the
demand has been refused. Renewal
of the assault ard the bCmbardment
Of Santiago was to have commenced
yesterday at noon. Desperate fight
ing with heavy loss is expected but
the result ;s rot doubted.
LADHONE ISLANDS SEIZED AND OCCUPIED.
Hong Kong, July 1.-The United
States dispatch boat Zafiro, which
left Cavite, Manila harbor, on July
!, has arrived here. She reports
that the American troops in the
transports city Of Sidney, city of Pek-
ing and Australia, conveyed by the
Charleston, arrived at Cavite on June
80, having taken the Ladrone Islands
on the way anl having left men
there.
The Spanish Governor and other
officials captured were brought to
Cavite. The United States troops
commenced to disembark at Clvite
on July l.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
Barbecue.

r Will FURNISH A BARBECUE AND
i refreshments on S cnnd Saturday in
Jnly, hcir&. tn" Oh dav. at my old stand.
near Wyse'S Ferry. The hest of meats and
hash AMI ever, thing TO make an excellent
dinner will he prepared. Evfrybo1y is
invited to attend. A stand VIII b. erected
for all candidates who desire to speak.
Charges moderate.
LEVI LOWNAN.
June l3. 1895 -4w24
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
{. {, MILITARY ACiDENI.

Ntice of Chairman Board Of Visitors.
" Charleston. $ c., July |, 1898.
One vacancy exists in beneficiary Cadetship
for Lexington County, in the South Caro-
lima Military Academy. Blank apple t.
tons for pormit to enter competitive exam
nation. with sheet giving necc ;sary intor-
nation, can be obtained from the County
Superintendent. of Eduction. All appica-
tions must be in the hands of the Chairman
by the first day OF August.
c s. GADSDEN.
Chairman Board of Visitors.
3WSr
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
MEMORABLE INDEED.

London, July 1.-THE Daily News
remarks: "The present 4th OF July
will be memorable. Events seem to
be tending to a fnlGllmeht of the
remarkable prophecy Capt. Mahan
made in 1890, that when the United
States once began to busy itself with
the affairs of the world, it would
stretch out its hands to Great
Britain"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
PUSHING CLOSE Up.

Rather than take the town by a
general assault, without the aid CT
artillery, which must certainly result
in great loss of life, Gen. Lawton de-
cided to order forward artillery to
shell the town, firing rapid volleys as
they advanced. Gen. Ludlow and
Col. Miles pressed closely on the
other sides, and at nightfall the town
was practically in the hands Of tie
Americans.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

The many friends of GEORGE s.
DRAFTS hereby announce him candidate
for Probate Judge for Lexington county,
amd pledge him to support the nominees Of
tae Democratic primaries.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
The Town Of caney Captured.
Story Of the Battle as S, en- Where
Fight Was Hottest.

Tribute to Eaemy's Gallartry-The
Firing Of First Shot-Caprons
Battery Brought Down the Span
ish Fleg-Final Charge Grard.
July l, hemmed in on all sides
bv Gen. Lawton's division, the Span
ish troops in the town of Caney are
tonight practically prisoners Of war
and by daybreak tomorrow (Satur-
day. Spain will have lost 2,COO of
her best soldiers, killed, wounded
and taken prisoners in and around
the town, which was practically in
the hands of the American forces at
5 o'clock tonight. This result was
not obtained. however, without Sc
we're fighting on the part OF the
American forces, and although it is
impossible at this time to give list
of the dead or wounded, it is safe to
say that the loss in Gen. Lawton S
division alone will be $50 killed or
wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
Look! A Stitch in Time

Saves nine. Hughes Tonic tnewiml royea,
taste pleasantly. taken in early Spring and
Fall prevents Chil!s, Dengne and MnlariAl
Fevers. Acts on the liver. tones up the
system. Better than Qlinine. Guaranteed,
try it. At druggists. SOC. and Sl.GO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
Barbecue.
Land for Sale.

WE OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE
w the following hnd:
Home tract, 22j acres, about two horse
farm opened. On the place is tire water
power with dam already bnilt. 1t has two
settlements, good farming lands.
Tract No. 2.-197 acres about 140 acres
woods land with new dwelling and leccs-
sary out buildings open land enough tor
two horses.
Tyact NO. 3-179 acres, all timber and
well wAtered.
The above land is located about two
miles from Swansea. Terms Reasonable.
Apply TO eitLer
SAML. HAESEY.
}. ZEB HUrIO.
Swansea, S. G.
April 2l, lS9S-tf
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06

e imbecility Of
men is always
ng the embrace
death. 1t is the
Zig hit Of such
II to boast of
lat - tough fel-
Us p" they are,
d tell how they
crwork the III
elves and how
ley neglect little
l ) Y T Il Z 5 ana
little illnesses
put other
people or their
backs.
1t may not
sound nice to
say SO, but it is
a fact that the
average man is
inst that hind
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
DROVE THEM BACK.

The American soldiers attacked
the intrenchments through open
ground, and, from the firing Of the
first shot until they were On the bills
above Cancy, they fought their way
forward and the Spanish were driven
backward. Gen. Chaffee's brigade
held the igbt of the line with the town
of Caney. Gen. Ludlow's division
was in the centre and Col. Miles
held the left.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
THE PLAN OF BATTLE.

The plan of battle was for Capt.
Allyn Capron's battery of the First
artillery, which held position in the
centre, above Gen. Ludlow, to shell
the fort near the town, for Gen.
Chaffee to close in as soon as the
artillery had reduced the fort and
driven the Spapisrds toward Santa
go; Gen. Ludlow to lay in the road
below the hill on which Capt. Cap
ron's battery was stationed, and
swing in on Gen. Chaffee's left, while
Col. Miles brigade was to keep close
to Gen. Ludlow's right, and, by a
simultaneous movement, sweep the
Spaniards in toward Caney.
Gen. Lawton, who personally
directed che operations of his division,
left his camp, on the road from Sibo-
ney to Santiago, at a. M, and at 5
o'clock was with Capt. Capron's bat
terry on the hill above Caney.
Orders were given that the battle
should begin from the centre, unless
Gen. Chaffee, who was nearest to the
enemy, should find himself attacked
first.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
Final DISCHARGE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ persons Interested. that l will apply
ID The Hon. c. f Leaphart, Judge of Pro-
bate for Lexington county, S. c. on the
2Jth dav Of July. 1898, at II o'clock a. IL
for a final DISCHARGE as Executor of the
Estate OF Miss II X Simmons 5.
SIMEON CORLEY.
Executor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
GALLANTRY OF SPANIARDS.

In Gen. Lawton's division the Sec
ond Massachusetts, had up to the
middle of the day, sustained the
heaviest loss, although other regi-
ments were more actively engaged.
During the afternoon the fight for
the possession of Caney was most
obstinate and the ultimate victory
reflects great credit upon the Ameri-
can troops. 1t was a glory, too, for
Spain, though she never hada chance
to win at and time during the day.
Her men fought in intrcnchments,
covered ways and block houses,
while the American forces were in
the open from first to last. The
Spanish soldiers stuck to their work
like men, and this, the first land
fight of the war, may we'll cause
Spain to feel proud of her sons.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
To those living

in malarial districts TUFTS Pills
are indispensable, they kccpthe
system in perfect order and are
an absolute cure
for sick headache, indigestion,
malaria, torpid liver, constlpa-
ton and all bilious diseases.
TUFTS Liver Pills
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
FOR YOUNG LADIES,

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the President.
MATTE, 7. HARRIS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
THE FIRST SHOT.

The action opened at 6:45 with a
shot from the second section of Capt.
Capron's battery. It struck close to
the stone fort near Caney. Another
shot bit the fort fairly. The Span
iards gave up the idea of holding the
stone fort proper after it was struck
the first time, and the entire garrison
ran down the hill toward the town.
The covered way in front of the fort,
however, was held by the Spanish
troops, who maintained an obstinate
fire upon our men, who were advanc-
ing slowly through the bush and
groves, only firing an occasional shot.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
SILKS. CLOTHING AND HATS.

80 Silk Waist Patterns in the new
plaids, one of kind.
We carry the different weaves Of
Regatta Silk, every gard guaran-
teed.
Our spring stock Of Clothing is
now complete-new designs, new
patterns.
100 Fine Cashmere Suits at S. 90.
100 Fine Cashmere Suits at $500.
A complete line of French Worsted
at $1,000 suit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
HEAVY WORK.

BY s o'clock Gen. Chaffee's brigade
was pressing in toward the town,
and the firing at intervals was very
warm. 1t was very difficult to see
anything of the battle owing to the
rolling nature Of the ground, and the
dense vegetation that obscured the
view in almost every direction made
it impossible to see far.
The firing, at times was very heavy
during the morning. but the Span
i;rds in the covered way made
most obstinate defense and refused
to yield an inch. Time and again
the shells from Capt. Capron's bat
terry drove them to cover, but as soon
as his fire ceased they were up md
at it again. Despite the heavy firing
Of the American troops they were
able to make but little apparent pro-
gress during the morning, although
eventually they steadily drew in and
inclosed the town on all sides.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06

A new line of Dress Suits for evening
wear.
so Negligee Shirts without collars,
the fashionable garment for this
season Of the year, SOC. each.
Laundried Negligee Shirts at S1.00.
Finer goods at $l.25 and Sl.50.
Spring shapes in Hats now ready.
John 3. Stetson's and other cele-
brated makers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-07-06
THE BANNER BROUGHT DOWN

THE BANNER BROUGHT DOWN.
At noon it became evident that the
fire from the covered way could not
he stopped by the artillery alone and
that no permanent advance could be
made until the place was taker, and
Gen. Lawton decided to capture it
by assault. Accordingly he sent
messager to Gen. Chatfee with i'll
structions to take the position by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
VALUE OF ARMOR PLATE.

New York Commercial-Adv
II the battle OF Manila had served no
other end il would have Lccn Of direct
benefit to this country i'm showing US the
value Of AmeriCan-madc armor plate
Detailed reports Of the fight between the
American and spanish fleets show that
our vessels especially the Olympia aud
the Baltimore, We're repeatedly hit by
Spanish shells, but in no case was the
armor of our ships of war either pierced
or damaged beyond some slight indenta-
tions.
Congress has made repeated efforts to
pat "A limit upon the cost Of armor plate
that is made by American manufacturers
for our navy. Those theoretical states
men who claim an expert knowledge Of
the value Of armur plat" have. SO far
only succeeded in checking the supply
that we need, the manufacturers claim
ing that it cannot be made at the maxi
mum price that congress allows.
Tho result of such legislation with I'M
portant business interests has been that
builders of armor plate i'm this country
have their yards busy in the construction
OF such material to foreign order. Mean
time American war ships, the construc-
tiOn of which has been authorized by
congress, are delayed in oompleti ton at a
time when they might have been most
sorely needed, simply because some of
our national legislators believed that they
We're better informed as to the cost ana
value of armOr plate than those manu-
facturers who have made a special study
of the business. 1t is significant that our
manufa cturerS of this material are max
ing ar.nor plate for Russia a country
that has found. In at least one Of it's
Warships. that European armor plate was
composed of rubbish and blow holes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
THE IRREPREssIBLE YANKEE.
Brnved the Anger OF General Gomez
nnd Got n Good Neal.

tampa Letter in the NCrld.
w. d. Smith the Cuban leader who
so skillfully Iiloted the commission To
Gomez's camp. l.s been in close consul
tation here today with General Shafter
Wade and Ludlow. Major Smith has been
iightng the battles of cuba Tor three
years. He is n Vermunter ~ birth and
az brave as he is unassuming.
lie tells characteristic story of Jonn
Lynn, the young Jacksonville insurance
clerk, who year ago went with a iili-
clustering expedition and Joined the Gu
ban army, where he achieved fame and
q name as the captain of the Cuban bat
tertes and the manager Of the pneumatic
gun that did such execution.
81 was lying in my tent one day said
Major Smith today, when some of tho
guard officers came over and told me
that an American had buttonholed Cen
eral Gomez and that | must so over and
get him away. | went over. found young
Lynn in the generals tent attempting to
talk with him in the most unconCerned
manner. I quickly took him away. much
to the generals relief. as Gomez is q
great stiCkler for etiquette and wants
proper introductions.
at seems that Lynn entered while Co
mez was eating his dinner, alone, as rs
| his custom ara preference. Lynn calm
/
eral, ana, extending his hand said, How
| do you do, general? | am glad to see
YOU The general gldred at him and
! hardly replied, as he did not understand
what was meant. Lynn, nothing Caunt-
| ed began reaching over and helping him
self and eating rapidly. Gomez watched
| him for few moments. and then rose
| and walked of in rage. Lynn uncon-
| Cernedly continued eating and after fin
| ishing his dinner. walked over to the gen
cral and thanked him, saying that he had
| been very hungry.
| He kept on talking to the general. and
| the old man got rather wrathH. If had
| not caught him in time he would have
| ordered him under arrest | took Lynn
out to my tent and told him he must be
| more CirCumSpeCt.
! "iIe is an irrepressible young fellow and
| IL the life of the camp. Gomez knows
| him and can't help likng him. as he Is
brave and energetic in fighting and tina,
always makes "A friend Of the chief LYry
| is now in charge Of the shops there ant
oversees all the repairs of the guns ant
artillery. He is a skilled workman anc
| invaluable to the Cubans'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
Let IL Come.

Some exceedingly ugly rumOrS are
atloat touching the methods employed
in Select council to load down the
new telephone ordinance with stranE-
ling amendments. The hints at bribery
uttered ON the floor Of the council
chamber Thursday night are hourly
becoming more specific. Names and
sums are being mentioned I'm street
corner discusSion. It is evident that
important di5closures are impending.
Let them come. The new telephone
people offer good service at less than
To be willing under bond to submit
to the same restrictions and condi-
tiOns as have been placed by councils
around the old company. This PROPOSE
tion seems fair. We can see no reason
founded in equity why such IA PROPOSE
tion should not be accepted by coun-
ellis. Certainly there is no reason in
equity why councils should lay down
certain terms for one telephone COM
pany charging high rates and certain
other terms. vastly more eXacting, for
another company which offers to guar
antee service as good as or better
than the old service, at materially re-
duccd rates. This on its face looks
elimination which has been effected
by means Of bribery the public should
know it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
News from Gomez.

Interesting news il brought from
Cuba by W. ID. Smith, the American
who servcd for three years on Gomezs
staff as major and lately undertook to
communicate with the Cuban general
for our war department. Major Smith
was lately reported killed by the Span
iards but has disproved this report by
turning up at Tampa, alive and well.
Major Smith says tho Cubans, from
Gomez down to the lowest private could
hardly contain themselves when he
brought the news of the army gather
ing at Tampa for the proposed inva-
sion of Cuba Gomez, stern old man as
he is, almost shed tears, and in voice
chuked with emotion thanked God for
the aid The Cuban force. he adds, is
raridly recruiting. and as soon as an
American army can bc landed Gomez
can get all the men he wants. He
stands ready at a moments notice to
cooperate with the American army of
invasion.
Another interesting feature of his re-
turn is his emphatic denial that seri-
Gus danger is TO he apprehended from
yellow fever. II have never seen" says
he, "a yellow fever case in any Of the
camps. and In the three years | have
been i'm the island | have not seen a
dozen cases, all told. We have fine
water all through the island, thousands
Of clear, cool water springs gushing
out OF the ground, while the whter in
scores OF rivers is as good and health
ful as in Florida. | have been in the
field there for nearly three years, and
have had scarcely sick day
This view of The fever scare is shared
| 10y most of the medical experts who
have examined the problem carefully
prevalent apprehension.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-14
No European Dictation.

The appointment Of General Merritt
as military executive OF the Philippine
islands and the preparations to de-
spatch . sufficient military force to
those islands to cvicl the Spaniards,
restore order and hold the fort until
the clouds roll by" effectively reply
10 the silly rumors that William Of
Germany and other European war
lords are going To dictate to the United
States how il shall dispose OF its spUils
NJ war. There probab bly, has been no
real foundation for any of these ru-
mors beyond the natural anxiety OF
professional mischief makers to manu-
fscture trouble.
But II al any future time interven-
tion should be contemplated in any
European quarter without our consent
il might he we'll to have il understood
with unmistakable clearness that il
will be resented and resisted in char
aCterstic American fashion. Az one
representative Of our state department
says In a published interview: "Ir the
United States navy or the land forces
Of this country should attack or take
possession ~ the Canary Islands or
begin bombardment Of Spanish coast
cities, there might be some tangible
ground upon which European powers
might stand and raise an issue for in
tervention. So long as the forces of
the United States do not set foot upon
European soil this government will ac-
knowledge no right OF interference be-
tween the United States and Spain, II
must be observable TO superficial read
srs OF current events that the United
States is growing stronger daily and
hourly. This fact viii not be over
looked by European courts. What the
designs ot the powers may be in the
Orient this country cares nothing
about. We have never interfered with
tho progress of events in that part of
the world, nor will We brook interfer-
snce in our own policies, military and
International, SO long as we do not
even remotely trench upon the rights
of any state except that with which
We are avowedly at war"
What American proWess has taken
Yankee grit will mold until il gets
~Hady in its own time and manner 70