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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
mot A PROHIBITION CANDIDATE.

Some people have the mistaken
i lea that Col. Hoyt is the candidate
OF the prohibitionsts. Such is not
the case. The absolute prohibition
lists have no candidate in the field
for Governor. Col. Hoyt himself
does not claim to represent them, for
his only contention is for the sale CT
Intoxicating liquors through drug
stores and to restrict it's sale to three
purposes, namely, medicinal, mechanl-
Cal and sacramental. This Is
the kind of prohibition that Col.
Hoyt advocates, and the person who
votes for him under the impression
that he is voting for prohibition is
laborine under a mistake. We have
today under the dispensary system
more practical and a better prohl-
bition law tEan that proposed BY
COl. Hoyt, because the State abso,
lutely forbids the sale of intoxlcat-
ing liquors for any purpose except
through regularly established dis
pensaries, and then only under Ger
tain wholesome restrictions, and be-
cause the State is in a better position,
with all of it's machinery and with
the revenue from the sale # whisky,
to enforce the law without increasing
taxes than it would be under Col
Hoyt's proposition, with little or no
revenue with which to properly en-
force the law.
All this hue and cry about the
State being in the liquor business is
only an appeal to the sentimental
and emotional passions of the people
with the view of awakening a sym
pathy favorable to the opponents OF
the dispensary. From the time
when the first drop of whisky was
sold in this State up to the present
time the State has either directly or
indirectly been in the whisky busi-
ness and there is no getting round
this fact. Under the old license system
she was nothing less than the silent
partner of the tavern and bar keepers,
because she legalzed the sale of in
toxicants. She sold her sovereign
power, her absolute right, to certain
men for a money consideration for
the purpose of raising a revenue ard
to this extent it became partner in
business with every man to whom
she sold license. The same con-
dition would exist should the high
license or the drug store system Of
selling whisky be adopted.
We have not a word against Col.
Hoyt's individual character, but We
dlffsr with him as to the best way Ct
managing the liquor traffic in the
State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Dem. Executive Committee Meeting.


The County Democratic Executive
Committee held an important and
interesting session in the court house
last Monday and transacted consider
able business in reference to the
management Ct the County Cam
paign, which opens at Swansea to-
morrow.
The matter of limiting the time of
each speaker was brought up and
fully discussed and it was agreed
that Congressman be given 45 min
utes; Solicitors, 20 minutes each;
Senator, 40 minutes each; Repre-
sentatives, 80 minutes each and the
balance of the time is to be divided
up among the other candidates.
1t was resolved to reconsider the
last meeting of the committee in
reference to fling pledges and assess
ments and the time for doing 50 was
extended to the 9Th day of August.
On motion of James B. Addy the
Chair appointed committee Of
three consisting as follows, DR.. J. L.
Shuler, S. D. B. Lever and r B.
Barr, as to the qualifications of
candidate to enter the race for an
Office. The committee made the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted:
That no one whose name is on the
Democratic club roll shall be d. barr
ed from making the race in the pr
mary, if he files his pledge and pays
his assessment.
After full discussion it was de-
cided to request each candidate t.
express himself on the dispensary or
prohibition, as to which he will sup
pert if elected TO the General Assem-
bly,.
H A Spann, Chairman.
James B. Adly, Secretary.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The friends of FRANK w. SHEALY
announce him candidate for County
Treasurer and pledge him to abide the re-
suit Of the Democratic primary.
JOHN J. TAYLOR is hereby announced
as candidate for County Treasurer and
will abide the result of the primary elec-
ton.
MR.. J. S. DERRICK is hereby an
nounced as q candidate for reelection 10
the Office of County Treasurer in the en-.
suing primary election. SUI ject to the rules
and regulations Of the Democratic party.
The many friends of j. WALTER
DRFHER announce him as candidate for
County Treasurer, and pledge him to abide
the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Cannot Be Present.
To the Eiitor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor Of the Dispatcb:
Having received telegram calling
me to the bedside of my brother,
who is reported to have been fatally
iDjared, I will not be able to attend
the campaign meetings at present.
Task tie voters to remember that I am
in the race for County Commissioner
and if elected will give the peol le
faithful and conscientious service.
r 1nember me on election day by
voting for me. Respectfully,
G.. e X ,o0,
Candidate fo, Co Cum.
Hilton. S, G, Aug. 7, 1909.
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FOR STATE SENATOR,

l am candidate for the State Senate and
IN heart and action will stand by and suy
port the result of the primary election.
D }. KNUTTS.
Appreciati~e of the untiring efforts rec
ogn,z;ng the beneficial results OF measures
espou-ed by i'm as member of the Sen
ate, knowing his sterling worth IS fnan
cier; his fitting qualification for rtpresen-
tative of the people of Lexington County
and his close identity with the farming in
terests thereof. the many friends of DIR
D. NJ erosion present his name to-
,e-eiect on to the State Senate, and pledgt
him to abide the result of the primary.
I hereby announce myself candidate
for the Stare Senate from Lexington
county, and will abide by the result oi
the primary election.
w. H. SHARPE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

It will be seen that the Executive
Committee has called upon the can
didates for the Senate and House to
state their position on the liquor
question and they will doubtless COM
ply with the request. The people
should now see to it that they do SO
with q clearness and distinctness
that will leave no doubt on the
minds of the voters as to how the
candidate stands on this issue.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

1 hereby annou:c- myself as acandidate
for Clerk OF Court, sui ject to the rules OF
til. Democratic party. K. I. kAUCH.
For Clerk of the Court, J. E. BUFF,
and is pledged to abide the result OF the
primary.
We are luthoriz d toannounce SAMUEL
B GEOR,5E ~ s. candidate tor Clerk of
the Court at the ensuing primary cleo ion
and pledge him to abide the result thereof
Yielding to the request of NY many
friends. hereby announce myself for the
office of CLERK Of Court for Lexington
Comfy and pledge myself TO abide the re-
suit Of the primary election.
E. j. Ell HEEEDGE.
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Notes, Here and There.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the EdiSor Of the Dlspatch:
Fine rains and pleasant weather.
Crops on Black creek are very fine.
Rev. NJ ]. Kyzer is holding a pro-
tracted meeting at Wagner, Aiken
county, this week. He is the pastor
at Oak Grove church and is doing
good work, and is highly esteemed
by the people. He will hold a pro-
tracted meeting at Oak Grove week
after the fourth Sunday in September.
Rev. E. Hall will assist in this meet
ing.
Snakes! snakes. snakes! Some
weeks ago the seven sons of one, Mr..
J. K Day, was raking litter in the
woods and killed forty-three (43)
snakes, thought to be horn snakes.
On the first day Of August Mr..
Day and sons were working in a
canal on Black creek, where he is
putting up mill. Looking up the
canal they saw a large snake coming
down. He came near aud stopped,
lifted his head high, and looked ven
imous, but he had not found a
coward. With shovel in hand, Mr..
Day walked up in reach and with a
side stroke he separated the mon
ster's head and body. 1t was 8
rattlesnake, four feet eleven inches
long, seven inches around, seven
teen rattles and a button. MIR. Day
will give a premium to any one
destroying more snakes than this in
1900.
Rev. NJ j Klzer will teach school
for the people Of the twenty-eighth
district the coming school term.
The folks are very glad to have such
a teacher to serve them.
Why is it that farmers are allowed
to run water from their cultivated
lands into public highways and wash
them out unnecessarily?
The Uuion meeting of the upper
division met at Bathlehem. at the
appointed time. The queries were
fully discussed by such able men as
Rev. Joab Edwards, Rev. Cooner,
Rev. Hall and others to the satisfac-
ton of all present. The people in
this section are noted for their kind
ness to strangers, and I was almost
one among them, but nevertheless,
1 met many friends. 1t was my
gocl fortune to stop with Brothf r
F. C Aldridge where I received the
unbounded Hospitality and kindness
from him and his interesting family.
! would have given a more detailed
account of the Uoion and the sur
rounding community if it had not
been for making my letter two long
But if this escapes the waste basket
I will try and come again and tell
the readers Ct the Dispatch of some
of our young folks courtshipe, and
the coon hunts of ''KlondJ ke," Sc.
Traveller.
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co. SUPT, OF EDUCATION.

We are authorize to announce that PROF
JOHN s. DERRICK is a candidate for
the Office of Superintendent of Education
for Lexington county, and will abide the
result of the primary election.
We are authorized to announce J. E.
RAWL KYZER for reelection as County
SuperinteDd Mt Of Education for Lexing
ton county, aid pledge him to abide the
result of the primary election.
Yielding to requests of friends, I an
nounce myself o candidate for the Office OF
County Superintendent OF Education. SUBJ
ject to the rules OF the primary election.
P. H. E. DERRICK.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Barbecue.

ON FRIDAY, AUGUST II. 1900, AT
" Leesville, s. c.. will be the barbecue
OF the year. Senator Tillmsn and Con-
gressman Stokes, POSSIBLY. along with the
candidates for Governor, State and county
Offices, will entertain and enthuse the peo-
pie. Young ladies will serve the table and
the most e1acting need not hesitate to at
tend. Come everybody and take day for
enligh.ment, recreation and p'easnre.
SHEALY l. SWYGERT.
7vd0
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

Governor McSweeney has made an
excellent Governor and his admins
tration has given general satisfaction.
Only those who are seeking his Office
and some disgruntled politicians are
his political opponents and would
welcome bis defeat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

In claiming in one breath that Till
mans entrance into the campaign
has help his candidacy and in the
next breath declare that the Senator
has no right to discuss State politics
Col. Hoyt is about as consistent as
h. is in claiming to be prohibition
is. and trying to straddle the dis
pensary and high license systems to
ride into the Governors office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

PAUL E EUTTO is hereby announced
as a candidate for County Auditor, and will
abide by the result of the primary election.
G. A. DERRICK. having efficiently filled
the Office of County Auditor for the past
two years, we, his many friends, hereby
announce him as candidate for reelection
to said position and pledge him to abide
the result of the primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

The candidates of the Straightouts
have drawn factioDal lines in Charles
ton and are appealing to the voters
for support solely on the ground that
they are "uoterrifed straightouts." 5"
Both the Greenville News and the
Aiken Journal and Review are pain
fully silent about that "voice from
the tomb"
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Attention, Comrades.

All members of Camp Joseph E.
johnson, No. 1920 U. G V, are
earnestly requested to meet at
Hilton, 5. c., on Saturday, the 1st o;
September, at 2 o'clock, p. 10 , foc
the purpose Of reorganiz;ug the
camp ard other business of impor-
tance w,lI come before the m'eting
Also all * Confederate SO d RS are
Invited to meet with US
at the samr rruIe uud place.
By order Of
T. NJ Lipp rd, Com.
&. ". Williams, Alt.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

The friends of P. q. CRAPS announce
him candidate for County Supervisor
and pledge MIN to abide the 1esu.t of the
primary election.
GEORGE A. SHEALY is hereby an.
nounced as candidate for County Super
visor. His ability, experience and loca-
ton we'll Qualities him for the position. He
is pledged to abide the result of the pri.
mary
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

COUNTY OF LEAlNGTON.
By Geo. S. Drafts. Esquire, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, c. B LINDLER HATH
w made suitto me. to grant him letters
of administrator of the Estate OF and
effects of J. Press Lind;er, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
tors OF the said J. Press Lindler, de
ceased, that they be and appear before me,
in the Court of Probate. to be held at Lex
ington G. H., on the 18th day of August
next. after publication thereof, at II o'clock
in the forenoon, to show cause. if any they
have, why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand this 30th day Of
July, Ammo Domi,l, 1900.
GEORGE S DRAFTS, j. P. L.C.
Published on the ]st day of August.
1900, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w39
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LENINGTON.
W G Child, Plaintiff,

C. S. Roof, Tennent-Stribbling Shoe Com
pany, Augustus Wright, Louis Jacob
Lippman and Lawrence Lippman, CO
partners in trade under the firm name
Of Lippman Bro hers. The Purrell Dale
Mills. Hugh T. lnman. John A. Smith.
Henry G Leonard and Hugh Richardson.
co-partncrs in trade under the firm nau =
of ILman. Smith and Company. Yelling
ton Lowrance. Wm. lsaacs, Lee Benz swin
aud r. G Krtchings, as Deacous of
Hart's Hill Baptist Church. Defendahts.
Summons for Relief.
To the Detepdan
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMOND AND
L required to answer the complaint il
this action. of VIII cn copy is herewith
served on You, and to serve a copy OF .onr
answer to the said complaint on the snb
s:riber at BIS ctfice. 1915 Washington
S rect. Columbia. s. c., within twenty
DAYS after the service hereof, exclusive of
the day OF such service. and if You tail to
answer the complaint within the time afore
SAID the plaintiff in this action will apply
to the Court tor the relief demanded III
the complaint W. H LYLES,
Plaintiff 5 Attorney.
Dated July 9 19(D
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Meetiaq of Camp Steadmdl.

TIE Annual meeting of the U G
V, Camp Steadman, will meet at
Lexiugtor, G H , on the 21d Tues
day in August. Officers are to be
elected BY order of
J H. Counts, Com.
II. A. Spann, Ajjt.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

The people of North Carolina
adopted constitutional amendmsl t
making an educational and property
qualification for the exercise cf the
elective franchise.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Barbecue.

r WILL FURNISH THE BEST BAR
i becue of the season at Gasten on Cam
paign lay. August 10th. A Brass Band
and all the candidates for county Offices
will be present. A cordial invitation is
extended to all and hearty welcome await
those who attend. Plenty to eat, plenty
music, plenty speaking and Whole cords Of
fun and pleasure.
C. S GOODWIN.
5w3S.
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College of Charleston,
CHARLESTON. 8. C.

= = Ss44@SS @&~ - 80
Next session opens October /. 1900.
Board in the College Domitory, includ-
ing furnished room and lights, can be OBJ
tanned at $40 month. Tuition, $40 per
session, payable in two instalments. One
scholarship giving free tuition is assigned
70 Lexington county, the holder to be sp-
pointed by the County Superintendent Of
Education and the Judge of Probate. All
candidates fer admission are permitted to
compete for Boyce Scholarships which pay
$3.50 year.
Strong faculty. we'll equipped chemical.
ply sical and bi logical laboratories; obser-
yatory library OF ii, 600 volumes, and the
finest museum of natural history in the
south.
Elective courses leading to the Degrees
of B a. aud II. 4.
For catalogue, il ustrated circular and in.
'oruatiop in full, address
HARRIsOS RANDOLPH.
President
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

Senator TIllman is member Cf
tie ways and means committee of
The National Democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

To the DetercaIts: Ternent. Str billing
Shoe Company, Augustus Wright, Louis
Jacob Lippman and Lawrence Lippman,
co. partners in trade under the frm name
OF Lippman Brothers. The Purnell Dale
Mills, Hugh T. Inman. John A.
Smith, HeLry c. Leonard and Hugh
Richardson co-partners in trade under
the f!m name of Irmap, Smith and Com
par!;
You will take notice that the summons
and complaint in this action was filed in
the office OF the Clerk of this Court for
Lexington count on the 25th dav Of July,
1900 w. H. LYLES,
Plaintiff g Attorney.
e;pI2
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

FOR SOLICITOR, FIFTH cIRcUlr.
am cand date for re. election to tie
Office of Solicitor of the Fifth judicial Ci...
cut, s.bject to the ru'es of the Democratic
primary. J. WIN THURMOND.
J. A. MULLER is hereby announced
candidate for Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial
District of Solth Carolina, sui ject to tie
Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
W. D. MAYFIELD,
C,lumbia, S. C,
C0ldid0Ie for R0iITO0d Commissioner.
POSITION

POSITION.
The Com nmissioners should be paid bv the
State instead Of by the railroads. and he
term Of Office should be reduced from six
years to two yea's.
Stop determinations.
Freight rates should be so regulated as to:
Encourage fruit growers, truck farmers
and Gamer s, and enable them to Offer their
products on the ma! ket on equal terms with
any.State.
Induce manuf .cturers of all kinds tn locate
in this State and enable them to offe" their
products on the market on equal terms with
a. State.
E. alb e colt n mills in this State to buy on
any market in this STATE
Give cotton mills the best rates for ship
ping their products
Enable wholesale merchants in this State
to compete with wholesale merchants in ad-
joining States.
Make Charleston. Pot Eoral and George
town import and export cities on an equal
footing with Wilmington and Savannah
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
FOR CORONER.

The many friends of OTIS O DRAFTS
hereby announce him candidate for the
Office of Coroner of Lex ington County and
pledge him to abide by the result OF the
primary election.
I hereby announce myself candidate
for Coroner of Lexington County, and
pledge myself tn abide the re-ult OF the
primary election. SIN j. MILLER.
1 hereby announce myself candidate
fo- Coroner of Lexington county, and
pledge my ,lf to abld the Jesuit of 10y
old veteran friends and tie primary elec.
ton, EMANUAL HaLLMAN.
The friend. of A. o. WILSON announce
him a candidate for Coroner I'D will abide
the result Of the primary. Old Vet
IOOR HAYES is hereby announced as
candidate for the office OF Coroner for Lex
ington county, and is pledge to abide by
the result of the primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
BARBECUE.

r WILL FURNISH A BARBECUE AND
i refreshments in the best style, on Sat
urday, August llth, at Tarrar Springs, one
mile below Lexington c. H.. on the Augusta
road, Candidates and everybody invited.
JAMES W. CORLEY.
June 10, 190O.-8v39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

Thousands Of Russian refugees,
who are fleeing from the Chinese,
have arrived at Charbin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
FOR CONGRESS-,

HON. J. WM STOKES is hereby an
nounc. as a candidate for re election 20
Congress from the Seventh District, SUB
ject to the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Barbecue.

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. CAM
" paign Day, We viii furnish first class
barbecue with refreshments at Lewiedale,
s. C. The very best of order will be main
tained and special attention given to the
ladies' We will endeavor to secure good
band to furnish music for the occasion.
:;ome and bring you lady folks to hear the
speaking. Charges for dinner very reason.
able.
". T. CRAPS,
Z. II ADDI.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNI H A BARBECUE
w at New Brookland on the Itch Of
August. Campaign Day. The public gen.
orally. and thu candidates especially are in
yited as the mill hands desire to see and
hear them. A first cl IS dinner will g
spread at 25 ard IS cents
JOHN A. SEAY,
ED. W SKULL.
August lth, 1900 2a39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
Barbecue.

ON CAMPAIGN DAY. AUGUST 21ST,
" We will serve frst-class barbecue at
the Parlor Restaurant. Meats we'll cooked.
conveniences and comforts for guests pro-
vided, and service first class. If you
want TO enjoy good dinner patronize this
cue. Special accommodations tor ladies.
Charges moderate.
CORLEY, MONTS & CORLEY.
7w40,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08

Pay your dues to the Dispatch,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-08-08
The State Of South Carolina,

6T43.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-11
HANGED HIMSELF.
An Alleged Murderer Carried His
Case to n Higher Court.

An Alleged Murderer Carried His
Case to a Higher Court.
CHESTER Pa, June 10.-James
Pierce, who, with his brother, "Pinny"
Pierce, was charged with the murder of
George B. Eyre, of this city, on De-
cember 21st last, committed suicide to-
day in his cell in the county Jail at
Media. The trial of the brothers was
to/have commenced tomorrow. Eyre's
murder attracted wide attention from
the fact that, while circumstances led
strongly to the belief that he had been
foully dealt with, and an active search
for his body was pursued, it was not
found until nearly a month after the
crime had been committed. The body
was then discovered in the Delaware
river with heavy weights tied to the
lambs to prevent its coming to the sur
face. He had left in a boat for a gun
ming trip on the morning of December
21st. The Pierce brothers, who were
fishermen, were suspected and were
placed in custody prior to the finding of
Eyre's body. James Pierce seemed de-
spondent during the past week, and
this afternoon he was found hanging
from the bars of his cell window I'M
conscious and died soon after being
cut down. He hanged himself with a
cord from which he was making net.
The district attorney tonight an
nounced the postponement of the trial
of ''Pinny" Pierce. The latter was
some time ago released on bail, princi-
pally on account of his weak physical
condition and the evidence against him
was not considered strong.
James Pierce left a letter to his
father, mother and sister in which he
protested his innocence.