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sary candidates proves conclusive
ly that more liquor men are
against prohibition than are fav-
orlng it And it also proves that
the dispcnsary law, SO long odious
in that region, has by some change
of situation become acceptable.
The facts, therefore, warrant bet
ter the charge of an alliance of
dispensary men with liquor men
than the assertion that prohibi-
tionists are in league with the
latter.
Opponents of prohibition are in
hard case. They can not say any,
thing against a prohibitory law.
They are obliged to confess that
banishing liquor will be a great
good-that it will promote peace
and prosperity; that it will reduce
crime and hardship; that it will
benefit State and Church; that il
will bless homes and individuals
that it will ward off multiplied
sorrows and sins. They are shut
up to prophesy of fallue-and to
assert failure IN the face of facts
contradicting their words.
AS prohibition promises such
benefits, if successful, why not
try itl We have tried saloons
and know their sorrowful fruit.
We have been forced to try the
dlspensaro and know its record OF
ruin. Why not try something
that promises happiness to our
people. j. O. w.
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fort ranges which took the blue
ribbon at the Worlds Fair. The
lightning rod man viewed the
location of the house, and said,
cit was a very strange thing to
him that our house had not been
torn to pieces and the whole
family killed by lightning long
ago" He thought 1t was my re
llgious duty to have rods put up
at once, for my famlly's protec-
ton, as God has commanded us to
do this. He quoted scripture
from Genesis to Revelation, be-
ginning as he said at Alpha and
ending at Omega, to convince me,
and if did not believe God, said
it, to get my Bible and turn to
Eclesiastes, IS and | would find
it. He said, "well l can't sell to
you, l understand that your wife
bought new stove, and perhaps
l can sell to her.. l replied yes,
sir, she did. She looks after
things inside the house, but l am
boss of things on the outside, and
you do not need to see her about
it. After using his store of
knowledge to make sale he was
disappointed, and drove away,
saying for once, he had found a
real heathen. OPTIMUS.
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[For The Ledger
An Enjoyable Evening

On Wednesday evening last,
the home of Mr. John T Green was
thrown open, for the entertain
ment of the Lancaster county
teachers.
Nearly every ono went, l be-
lieve, and judging from the bright
expressions, gay laughter and low
tete-a-tete in cozy corners, it
would be useless, to ask the ques
ton, "Did they enjoy it?" for
the memory of that evening will
ever be cherished. as one of un-
alloyed happiness.
Mr. and Mrs Green certainly
know how to entertain and make
one feel at home. Indeed, il
seems that nothing was left I'm.
done which could contribute pleas
ure to the occasion.
Professor Baker and his assist
ant, Miss Chandler, greeted al
with welcoming smiles and pleas
ant words.
About 10 O'Clock, in n quiet in
formal Way, was served q delIobt.
full supper, consisting of various
dainty dishes, which would tempt
the most fastidious appetltes. All
the while soft sweet music was
waited in, on the still night air,
filling the dining room with its
melodies, which madeOthis merry
group realize the charms that only
music has.
While this evening is past,
never to return, yet, in the bosom
of each participant, fingers it's
pleasure.
A Teacher.
July 8, 1900.
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Describing a Populist.
July 8, 1900.

Senator Spoener describes a
popuiist as a man opposed to
everything that is and in favor of
everything that is not. But a
populist is also man who spells
progress backward, measures the
greatness of the republic with the
length of his whiskers and believes
that drought and chickenpox can
be prevented by an act of con-
gress-Mail and Express.
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A Chance to Buy You u Home.

Any party or parties desiring
to purchase any of the real estate
of L M Fitzpatrick & Bro, in the
town or county, can get prices
ard terms by calling on the editor
of The Ledger. The Messrs
Fitzpatrick have so ne very de-
sirable farms and valuable i'm
proved town property and their
being on the market gives men of
snoderate means splendid oppor-
tunlty to purchase a home.
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81 30 PER ANNUM
The Farmers Institute At
Clemson College.
Will Begin Aug. 13. Ipforma~
tion as to Board and Accom-
modatlons.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Clemson College, July THE
following information given out
by DR. Hartzog will be of inter-
est to many of the progressive
farmers of the State:
The annual farmers institute at
Clemson college begins on August
18th, 1900, and continues through
one week. The railroads have
been very generous, giving one
fare rate from all parts of the
State. Good board and comfort
able lodging will be furnished at
SO cents a day. Tents may be
used by those who wish them
without extra cost. A number of
distinguished speakers from
abroad, and those of the Clemson
faculty who are to take part in
the programme are making special
preparations to be of most practi-
cal service.
One of the most progressive
farmers of the State writes that
there ought to be hundreds of
farmers here this year. He was
here last year, and felt that he
got what all farmers need to make
them more successful.
This will be a great opportunity
for the people to come and see
their college and at the same time
get valuable information. No
lovelier place between the noun
tains and the sea can be found for
a summer outing. 1t is with some.
thing to see the large heard of
thorough bred cattle of various
kinds, and to see the feeding,
milking and dairying processes,
as we'll as to look at some of the
very finest of growing crops. Be-
sides the various methods of fruit
culture can he seen on the horti-
cultural grounds. In fact it will
be worth all the trip will cost Just
to see what is here, to say nothing
of the pleasure and profit to be
had.
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FOR HOUSE OF REPRESEN,

FOR HOUSE OF REPRESEN,
TATIVEs.
L hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for the House OF Representa-
tives, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic Primary.
K l.. HICKLIN
am a candidate for the Legislature,
subject to rules OF Democratic Primary
j. BARRY FOSTER.
The many friends OF J N Estridge
respectfully announce his name for
reelection for the House OF Repre-,
sentatives Of Lancaster county, and
VIII abide by the result ofthe primary
election.
MANY VOTERS.
am candidate for the House of
Representatives subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
j w HAMEL.
am a candidate for reelection to
the Legislature. / will abide the re-
suit OF the democratic primary elec-
ton.
TY WILLIAMS.
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Ben Tillman struck snag
when he attempted to boss the
South Carolina delegation into &C.
cepting as. the Democratic vice
presidential candidate the Repub-
lican named for that place by a
Populist convention. He bucked
a little, but the delegation put the
unit rule bit on him and kept him
in line for Stevenson, a Democrat
of Democrats. Columbia Record.
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L j PERRY.

Mr. Editor:-RealiAing the valuable
services rendered during his term OF
office. the neatness and correctness
of his work, and knowing him to be
we'll qualified for the position, please
announce the name OF Juo A Cook for
re. election to the office OF County
Auditor, subject to the rules govern
ing the primary.
MANV EpIENDS
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FOR SUPERVISOR

The many friends of Mr.. r III Sapp
announce him him as a candidate for
County Supervisor. subject to the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
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Greenvllle county is going to
submit the prohibition, local op
tion and dispensary matters to the
voters in the primary, and upon
the result will depend the votes
of the delegationin tie legislature.
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At the earnest solicitation OF many
friends, l hereby announce myself as
candidate for reelection to the office
Of County Supervisor, subject to the
result Of the democratic primary.
VI G GARDNER
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The friends of w Q Caskey, an.
nounce him as a Cand ,date for COUNTY
Supervisor. Mr. Caskey will abide the
result Of the Dem ocratic primary
elections.
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FOR SUPERINTENDENT Ol
EDUCATION.

At tie solicitation of n few friends
announce myself candidate for the
office Of Superintendent OF Education.
r BAN TER BLACKMON.
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The many friends of Mr.. Ernest
b ackmon. hereby announce him as a
candidate for the office of County
Superintendent Of Education, subject
to result of Democratic Primary.
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announcements,
FOR SOLICITOR

Twill stand for denomination to the
office of Solicitor of the Sixth judicial
Circuit subject to ths results of the
Democratic Primary.
j X. HENRY.
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MANY FRIENDS.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Coroner, and pledge myself 10 abide
the result Of the primary.
X. YOUNG
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FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

L hereby annt unce myself as can
didate for the office OF County Auditor
aud pledge myself to abide the result
Of the Democratic primary.
&c CROXTON.
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About Prohibition.
Southern Christian Advocate.

far enough for us to see it's cur
rent. So far as prohibition is
concerned, we are to hear the old
songs: "Prohibition don't pros
hibit;" "Maine and other places
find it a failure;" "Prohibition
means free liquor" "Prohibition.
lists are allied with license and
liquor men," and the like. These
assertions are very familiar, but
rs the opponents of prohibition
can not do anything while confino
ing themselves to fact, they must
resort to fancies, to use a mild
designation, and throw in their
prophecies for good measure.
1t is very easy to make asser~
tions. 1t is easy also to believe
what one wants to believe-to
take some thirsty tippler's testi-
mony in preference to the solemn
statements of statesmen and
churchmen. 1t Is easy to play
prophet and not difficult to make
baseless charges-to juggle with
figures and make them false. All
that sort of thing has been done
before.
Mr. Tribble, in his letter, calls
attention TO the fact that the dis
pensary "prohibits" all but the
State from liquor selling. If
voters will now require the State
to abandon the business, the traffic
will be stopped-when officers do
their duty. Where officials neg
lect their duties no law is obeved
whether it be against gambling
sterling, homicide or any other
crime. Enforcement of law de-
pends on the officisry and these
are active or neglectful, as tho
people decide Let voters serve
notice that a faithless officer will
be turned out of office, and men
will see an astounding activity and
evildoers will beware.
AS to the allied failure of pro-
hilton in Maine, our readers may
remember that no political party
has yet dared to declare for it's
repeal! Despite the fact that
Neal Dow is in his grave, despite
the tremendous influence and i'm
mense money power of the liquor
sellers of our nation, neither Re-
publicans nor Democrats SO much
as hint of a movement to reopen
fhe State to liquor! Men of com,
mon sense know by this one fact
the utter falsity of the charges of
failure so recklessly made! Par
ties are eager to raise a cry
against an obnoxious or inefficient
law, but no Maine politician
tries to set aside the law prohibit
ing liquor. On the contrary,
prominent Republicans and Demo
Gratis have again and again given
testimony to the popularity of
prohibition in Maine, and to it's
enforcement as well.
AS to the result of prohibition
being "free-liquor" or "drug-
store Saloons" and such like, the
experience of Maine is the rock
on which such prophecies are
wrecked. If the law succeeded
in Maine it can succeed IN South
Carolina. Men are no thirstIer
here than they were there.
Human nature does not differ
greatly, especially in the same
nation. Marlboro's experience
for years reenforces the demon.
stration which prohibition State
gives.
The charge that probibitionists
have made an alliance with liquor.
men is simply not true. 1t is
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For The Ledger.
VAN WICK ITEMS.

now have very fine weather for
killing it. Yet some of our peo-
pie are not pleased. They com-
planned 1t was too wet, grass grew
too fast, and now it is too hot.
but to get rid of this wet weather
grass, the weather is Just right.
But we agree with them it is a
little uncomfortable. For three
days last week the thermometer
registered 90 to 90 in the shade.
Some of the farm stock were over
come by heat and b. d to be re-
leased from work. Mr.. j Nj
Nlsbet had good mule to die
fr III overhead last Friday. Some
of the laborers also we're overcome
and fell in faints and had to be
taken to their homes. However,
we have not heard of any fatalities
from the heat among these.
We learn from MIR. w j Cren-
shaw, census enumerator for
Waxhaw township, that the popu-
lation of this township has de-
creased about ten per cent. since
1890. We thought this, and told
Mr., Crenshaw that it was less
than ten years ago, before he be-
gan enumerating. This does not
speak we'll for the Waxhaws, the
land of jackson, the immortal Old
Hickory, one of the garden spots
of South Carolina.
The white cisizenship has al
most made a complete change
within the last ten years. Families
that were here ten years ago, can
almost be counted on the fingers of
both hands and those of twenty
years on single hand. This
seems strange, yet nevertheless
true. Some of the finest and
largest farms have fallen into the
hands of non residents, and are
now occupied wholly by colored
tenants, and it is well known that
as general thing these are of a
rowing nature. We have too much
elbow room and need a thrifty.
industrious Citizenship to help to
build up our waste places. We
have fine soil, good water, and
distressingly healthy locality and
climate in the opinion of resident
physicians. Our township has
good church and school buildings
located at central points, easily
accessible from any and all points,
but needs people and children to
hill them. We are noted for our
small congregations at church and
few pupils at school. However,
this is confined to the white popu-
lation. On the other hand the
colored churches and schools are
so largely attended, that the peo-
pie and children can hardly be
accommodated. We have often
thought it strange that so few
white settlers have been attracted
to this favored region and become
permanent citizens. We have
been here twenty-five years and
have always loved our adopted
home, and as the years 90 by are
more strongly attached to it than
IN the years agone. We would
like to see many emigrants of
thrifty nature, fall in with us, and
build up our waste places and
make our broad acres bloom as
the rose-and the Waxhaws be,
come real Eldorado.
Well, we have had VISIT from
n machine man, a stove man and
n lightning rod man and now are
looking for calls from book and
fruit tree agents. The sewing
machine man found us we'll sup, |
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w. G.. HOUGH.

hereby announce myself q candi,
date for the office Of Solicitor of the
Sixth Judicial ircuit, pledping my
sell t. abide the result of the demo,
craft" primary election, aud faith fully
to discharge the duties Of said office
In the event of my election.
THOS F. NCDOW.
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f G. CROX TON.

respectfully announce my candi.
dacy for the office of county Auditor.
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
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announce myself as a candidate
for the Office OF Coroner and pledge
myself to abide the result of the
democratic primary election.
j T. ST WMAN
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w 8 l. PORTER

The many friends Of Mr.. Joseph r
Gregory hereby announce him As q
candidate for tho Office Of Clerk of
the Court, subject to the result of the
Democratic Primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
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The friends of ID N MACKEY an
nounce bim as candidate for the Of
hce OF Coroner. and pledge him to
abide the result of the democratic pri.
mary.
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L hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor of the sixth Circuit,
subject to the rules governing the
Democratic Primary.
w. G. HOUGH.
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FOR CLERK OF COURT.

With high sense OF appreciation OF
past considerations aud tokens of
kindness and with deep feeling OF
gratitude for the same, I beg to an-
nounce myself q candidate for re-
election to the office of Clerk OF Court
for Lancaster County. at the approach
ing primary, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
WSL PORTER
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FOR TRIAL JUSTICE.
BUFoPD TOWNSHIP.

Mr. Editor:-Please announce ] B
Fundeiburk for Trial Justice oil
Buford Township.
MANY FRIENDS.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER
am a candidate for reelection to
the office of County Treasurer.
w g CAUTHEN
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The many friends OF Capt John p
Hunter hereby announce him as o
candidate for the Off. of sheriff, SUE
joct to the result of the democratic
primary. Mr. Hunters fine record as
Sheriff in the past is sufficient guar
al tee OF what his future administra
tiou will be in cuse of his election.
MANY VOTERS.
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To the Voters Of Lancaster County:
with many thanks foi past favors.
and at the solicitation OF friends, I
hereby apnou"ce myself as candi-
date for the office OF County Superin-
tendent Of Edu alton, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic pri,
mary; and, il elected my time and
energies are yours for the best interests
Of education.
i H. RIACEMON
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FOR CORONER.

The many friends Of G G Horton.
Sr. announce him for the office of
Coroner, subject 10 the rules OF the
Democratic Primary.
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j + BLACKM MON.

Mr. Editor: announce the
name of PROF A & ROWELL as a
candidate for the Office Of County
superintendent Of Education. subject
to the rules governing the Democrat ic
primary. If feIected, we pledge him
To discharge the duties of the Office to
The best interest of education.
MANY FRIENDS.
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FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce myself a candi
date fol Sheriff, subject To the rules OF
Democratic party.
JAMES S WILSON
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NAN Y FRIENDS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-05-04
WAS AN OVATION.
Admiral Dewey Receives the Plaudits
of the 100000 who Witnessed
the Chicago Parade.

Chicago, May 2.-Tuesday's celebra-
ton, the first in America at which Adj
miral George Dewey could be present
on the anniversary of the battle of Ma.
Mia bay, was worthy of that famous
victory. Fully 100000 people gathered
along the line of march of the days pa
rade, and for four hours the admiral
was busy bowling his acknowledgements
of cheers that met him from all sides.
When the parade entered the thickly-
crowded streets down town the admi-
raj met with real reception. The
cheers made practically one continuous
roar, at many times so loud that it was
difficult to hear the music of the band
which marched ahead of the admiral's
carriage. The sidewalks were packed
from curb to walls, and every window
which afforded sight of the parade
was filled with as many heads as could
be thrust through it.
On the steps of theArt institute on
Michigan avenue We're gathered 300
young women, a number of them clad
in white, being SO placed as to spell
the word Dewey" AS the carriage
containing the admiral approached,
their voices burst forth into 'sSee the
Conquering Hero Come" and the
march was stopped until the song was
finished, the admiral expressing great
pleasure at the singing. Naval, mill.
tary and civic organizations followed
the carriage containing the admiral
through miles of streets decorated with
flags, bunting and models of the cruis-
er Olympia, made from various mate.
rials.
After traversing the business part
OF the city the parade was reviewed by
Admiral Dewey in the presence of thou
sands OF people wedged in literally
solid mass for blocks on either hand.
Luncheon at the Union League club
followed, and at eight p. M the ad.
miral was the guest of the University
club, while Mrs. Dewey and the mem.
bers OF the women's reception commit
tee were entertained at dinner by Mrs.
Arthur Cation. AT IL o'clock Admiral
Dewey and his party visited the Naval
Reserve Veteran association ball at the
First regiment armory.
The parade required two hours to
pass the reviewing stand. The admiral
was kept occupied in acknowledging
salutes and in saluting the various
flags, some of which had been carried
in battle and showed marks of actual
fighting.
To-day the admiral will see the $780,
100000 ship and drainage canal from
the railroad alongside for part of the
distance and from boat on the canal
for the remainder. Receptions, lunch
cons and other entertainments will
consume the rest of the day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-05-04
SCORES ARE KILLED.
Terrific Explosion Occurs in Coal
Mine in Utah.
DETAILS OF DISASTER VERY MEAGER.
A Total of Eighty-Five Dend Bodies
Recoverable Is Feared That the
Balance of $50 Men in the
Mine Persisted.

Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2.-The
mining camp at Scofield, on the line of
the Rio Grande Western road near Col
ton, Utah, is the scene of great excite
ment on account of a terrific explosion
which occurred Tuesday in the winter
quarters of the coal mine owned by
the Pleasant Valley Coal company
The cause of the explosion is attributed
to the blowing up OF number of kegs
of blasting powder. The scene at the
mine beggars description. The work
of rescue is going on, and everything
possible is being done to relieve the suf-
fering and ascertain the number of
dead. superintendent Sharp, of the
coal company, and Superintendent
Welby, of the railroad company, have
gone to the scene on special train.
There have been So dead bodies taken
out of No. mine. There were $50 men
at work in the two mines, numbers
and 4. The balance of the miners are
dead. The explosion is supposed to
have occurred in No. 4, and extended by
a connection to No. l. The men in No
/ are choked. Those in No. are burned
and charred.