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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

In advocating the annexation OF
Brookland to Columbia, the Record
is thrashing over old straw. The
fallacy of its arguments have already
been shown by the Dispatch. The
improvements spoken of by the
Record are all very nice and are
greatly to be desired, but how are
the people of Brookland to get them
by simply annexing to Columbia.
This will not give it to them. They
cost money and to have them the
people of Brookland must pay for
them themselves and they can better
do so without destroying the indi-
viduality of the town by becoming
the tale end of Columbia. Brook
land has made rapid progress in the
past as separate municipality and
to continue as such it's growth will
be more rapid in the future than it
has been in the past. The Record is
evidently jealous Of the progress of
Brookland and fears that it will be-
come so important that it will develop
into rival city of Columbia and so
wants to wipe it eff the map of South
Carolins, while it is young and
weak and cannot help itself. The
Record has yet the lesson to learn
that Brookland is no longer helpless
infant wrapped in swaddling clothes,
but full fledged town, strong with
a vigorous growth. But as this ques-
ton has already been settled and
under provision of the constitution
another election cannot be held for
some years to come, a discussion of
the proposition at this time is entire
ly premature.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

As the work of the recent session
of the South Carolina College was
being brought to a close, the Presi-
dent, DR.. Woodward, received COM
munication from State Superinten-
dent of Education, John J. McMahan,
a member of the board of trustees,
inviting him to resign. The invita-
tion was declined and the board of
trustees took the matter up. After q
full investigation it was decided that
the interest of the college demand
ed that DR.. Woodward should be re-
tired and this was accordingly done
without rejecting upon his integrity.
Prof. Ben Sloan has been placed in
charge of the college temporarily.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

The Senatorial Campaign opened
in Columbia yesterday. The speak
ing was in the opera house in the
presence of about three hundred peo-
pie. There was not much enthus,
iasm and everything passed off har,
moniously as all of the candidates
were of one mind on political ques
tions which leaves it now only as a
matter of choice of men.
The State campaign opened at
Sumter on the same day before a
small audience. The people seem
more interested in work and their
business than in politics and it really
looks as if the candidates may have
q lonesome canvass.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVES.

thereby announce myself as candi-
date for the House of Representatives and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
Democratic party. W. NJ. WILSON,
thereby announce myself candidate
for the House of Representatives, and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary. JOHN BELL TOWlLL.
j. M. EPTING is candidate for elec-
ton as member of the House of Repre-.
sentatives. subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic party.
The friends Of Hollow Creek Township
respectfully announce J. BROOKS WING
ARD as candidate for the House of Rep
resentatives in the primary election and
pledge him to abide the result.
I am candidate for seat in the House
of Representatives of the State Legislature,
subject to the conditions of the Democratic
party. +. U. SHEALY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

The daily papers make the an
nouncement that Governor Miles B.
McSweeney prefers the shades of
private life to the cares and vexstions
incident to public 'one and would
not, therefore, enter the race for re-
election as Governor, neither will he
be candidate for United States Sen
ator. Governor McSweeny has CIV
en- the State clean business admin
istration, which, while not being
entirely free from mistakes, has CIV
en- general satisfaction and he will re-
tire carrying with him the best wish
es for his future happiness and pros
perity of the people OF the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Realizing the efficiency as an officer of
WM. A. SPIRES, JR., his many friends
announce him as candidate for County
Commissioner and pledge him to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
ISAIAH HALLMANi is hereby announced
as candidate for re- election to the office OF
County Commissioner, sui isct to the rul=s Of
the Democratic party.
B. B. KILLER, from the Fork, is here
by announced as a candidate for County
Commissioner and is pledged 70 abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

We agree with Senator Henderson
when he delared at Columbia yester-
day, "that it was not necessary in
South Carolina in order to be pro-
gressive to be Republican" A
grander truth was never uttered.
But the Senator should have clinched
it by adding neither is it necessary
in South Carolina in order to be pro-
gressive one must be Republican.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

Three negroes were recently lyrei-
ed in Colleton county for the brutal
murder of Mrs. W. W. Jones, the
wife of the section master at Rave
mel. The fourth negro implicated in
this murder is alleged to have skip
ped by the light of the moon, at any
rate he has not been seen or heard
of since the necktie party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
A FAITHFUL SERVANT.

day duties it oftentimes falls to the
lot of an editor to commend the
eminent public services of careful
and conscientious servant of the peo-
pie who has been true to his cam
paign promises and faithful to his
convictions on questions of reform and
economics, as they effect the financial
and commercial interests of the peo-
pie at large, no matter how widely
different those convictions may be
from those of the editor.
Such pleasant task falls to our lot
at the present time and in drawing
attention to the valuable services rem
dered by Hon. William Elliott the
duty is made easier by the action of
the recent State Democratic conven-
ton in narrowing the choice of can
didates for federal Offices to men and
not measures and consequently we
can do so without shadow of being
inconsistent in our views on party
principles, policies or measures and
we can therefore say what we have
10 say without committing this paper
to the support Of any particular can
didate whom We may see fit to COM
mend for services rendered.
Colonel Elliott first came promi-
nently before the people of the State
when be, together with other patriotic
sons of Carolina, responded to the
call for volunteers, and was conspicu
Gus for the thoroughness and ability
he displayed in erecting Notifications
along the coast of the State.
But it is not our purpose to speak
of his sacrifices, services and upfag
ging devotion to the honor of his
State during that unequal contest in
which every man acted we'll his part,
suffice to say that he entered the
service of the Confederacy at the
time when the first gun awoke the
world to the fact that a war of blood
had begun until the flag was furled
on Appomattox's fatal field.
In all the duties of citizenship
Col. Elliott has been tried and in
every case has proven himself true
to every truat and worthy of the con-
6dence of his fellow citizens. AS a
representative of the people in Con-
gress he has been as vigilant watch
man upon the tower guarding we'll
their interests, and his services have
been successfully used in obtaining
from the national government appro-
priations for public works both in
and outside of his immediate Dis
trict. He has the reputation Of hay
ing been the first man in the State
to advise the farmers to organize and
fight the jute trust and how much
money was saved to the farmers of
the State by carrying out the sug-
gestion is matter of history.
In every position in life Colonel
Elliott has displayed the strictest
honor, the most uncompromising in
tegrity and the ablest ability and in
honoring him the people Of South
Carolina will honor themselves.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

The many friends of GEO. A. SHEALI
hereby announce him candidate for the
Office of County Supervisor and pledge him
to abide the result of the Democratic
primary and to support its nominees.
Mr.. Editor: AS p q. CRAPS has made
one of the most efficient Supervisors we
have ever had. we hereby announce him fol
reelection to that Office and pledge him to
abide the result of the primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
Barbecue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
I barbecue at my store on the Southern
Railway, on Saturday. June ist. All can
didates will be present. Music will be turn-
ished by good band. Everybody is cor
daily invited. Charges for dinner reason
able. IOOR HAYES.
June II, 1902. 2w32pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

6. A DERRICK is hereby announced
as a candidate tor reelection to the Office
of County Auditor, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic party.
PAUL E. HUTTO, of Swansea, is here
by announced as a candidate for County
Auditor and pledges himself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

In card published in the Colum-
bia Record of June 18th, Mr.. G. A.
Guignard denies that he is in favor
of extending the limits of the town
of Brookland and is of the opinion
that the proposition will be voted
down again just as it was in the
first instance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

T. is announced from the Naval de-
partment that Admiral Dewey is to
60 to sea again as Supreme Com
mander of the greatest fleet of United
States vessels ever assembled.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
Barbecue.

WYE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class barbecue and refreshments at
J. B. Sox's place on July Goth, being the
4th Saturday. Candidates and everybody
are invited and pleasant day is promised
to all who may attend.
j. p. SOX.
NJ. X HAMMER.
June Q, 1902, 7w37pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

The Adjutant and Inspector Gen.
eral is preparing to disburse the
State and national appropriations
which becomes available in July.
The State appropriation amounts to
$4,000 and the national to $4,000
annually.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
Barbecue.

WE WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS
w barbecue and refreshments at Reu.
ben Kleckleys Place, on August 9th being
the End Saturday. Music for old and young
Candidates and everybody are invited and
pleasant day is promised to all who may
attend.
REUBEN W. KLECKLEY,
HENRY BUFF.
June, 18th, 1902. 9w39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

The numerous friends of GEORGE S.
DRAFTS announce him as candidate for
reelection to the Office of Judge of Pro-
bate. He is pledged to abide the result of
the Democratic primary,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

FRANK W. SHEALY is hereby an
nounced as candidate for reelection to
the office of County Treasurer and is
pledged to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION,

The friends Of HENRY J. RAWL. know
ing his fitness and ability to fill. with satis-
faction, the Office of County Superinlen-
dent OF Education, respectfully nominate
him AS a candidate for that position and
pledge him To abide the result of the Dem
ocratc primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

A joint resolution has been intro
duced in the United States Senate,
providing for the annexation of Cuba
to the United States as State of
the union to be known as the State
of Cuba.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

A strong committee of business
men of Charleston went to Wash
ington on June 1lth, to appear before
the House committee on approrria-
tions in the interest of the bill giving
relief to the Charleston exposition.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
Cue.

WYE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class Cue aud refreshments at Davis
Smiths House. in the Pono Branch section,
on Saturday. July IL. All the candidates
will be present and will address the people.
The band will be there to furnish music
for the occasion. Everybody is invited to
attend. Come one. come all, this will be
the best cue of the season.
SMITH l. HALLMAN.
June ii, 1902. 5w35.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

A long suffering people will hail
with delight the end of the "com-
mencement" days.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18

man." as he is afectionately called,
and feel sure that it will receive the
almost unanimous endorsement of
his fellow citizens.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fer CoNGREss-7TH DISTRICT. q

I hereby announce myself as candidate
for Congress from the Seventh Congress-
ional District and pledge myself to support
the platform and nominees OF the Demo
cratic party. A. +. LEVER.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-06-18
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
WILSON AND WRIGHT.
They Conferred With President About Their Work.

Washington, Oct. H.-Brigadier General John NJ Wilson, the military member of the coal strike arbitration commission and Colonel Carroll D. Wright, recorder of the commission. had an extended con ference with President Roosevelt today. They discussed pretty fully the events leading up to the appointment of the com mission and tentatively some arrange ments for its work.
 On leaving the White House, General Wilson said it was yet too early to dis cuss for publication the work of the com mission. He indicated the body would be organized in Washington but when and where its sittings would be held were de- tails which would be worked out by the commission itself. It Is believed the com mission will not begin it's labors formal ly until the miners shall have agreed to it.
 Later in the day, E. w. Parker. the mine expert of the commission, called at the White House with pr. David T. Day of the geological survey, and formally accepted his appointment. MT. Parker re- mained with the President and Colonel Wright for a considerable time It is not announced yet how the expenses of the commission will be paid.
 The civilian members will be entitled to a per diem fixed by the President but from what fund the amount will be paid, has not been determined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
su1o1DF OF MISS cRADDocK.
Eccentric Woman Feared She Was ts
 Be Sent to Jail.

Eccentric Woman Feared She Was to
 Be Sent to Jail.
 New York, Oct. l7.-In fear of another term in prison. or spending the balance of her days in an insane asylum, Miss Ida Craddock. high priestess and pastor of the Church of the Yoga," in Chi cago, and missionary here of her pecu- liar belief. committed suicide today by inhaling gas
 Her body was found by her mother Mrs Decker. by whom the spicide wal to have been accompanied to the United States Court to be sentenced under a con viction for sending obscene matter through the mails. Fear of this sentenct and also that her mother was planning to have her committed to an asylum. led to the suicide. She left a most affec donate letter to her mother. in whici she said:
 T will not consent to so to the asylum as you are evidently planning to have m' go."
 Miss Craddock served three months or Blackwells Island for circulating an ob' jectionable book and upon her releass was prosecuted by the Federal authori' ties for sending the books through the malls.
 Before coming here. she was convicted in Chicago and prosecuted in Philadel- phia and Washington for circulating her books, which were alleged by the au- thorities to be indecent.
 Miss Craddock came originally from Denver and first drew public attention by her defence of the dance du ventre at the Worlds Fair, which she maintained was a solemn religious performance. She was a woman of culture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
.W.C.T. U..MEEIN
 IN PORTLAND The TWenty-ninth Annual
 Convention. LADY SOMERSET PRESENT Every State and Territory Is Represented. Reports of oficers and Committees Show Growth of the .organiza-
 tion-Mrs. L. II. N. Stevens
 is Presiding.
LADY SOMERSET PRESENT

Portland, Me, Oct. 1.-The twenty ninth annual convention of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union opened here today under propitious cir- cumstances. Every State and Territory in the United States is represented.
 Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens. President of the national organization. delivered her an- nual address. Mrs. Susanna M. D. Fry of Illinois. as Corresponding Secretary, re. ported that the Manila organizer had said that some i'll will had been engen- dered by the "cantesn" victory.
 Encouraging reports have been received from the Bermudas. Cuba and Mexioo Giving extracts from reports of eighteen organizers, Mrs. Fry said:
 ''The total number of Womens Chrta- tian Temperance Unions organised by the eighteen organizers is 12o; total num- Der of Young womsn's Unions 4o; total number of W's and Y's recognized H; total active W. and Y. members secured 4,702; number of total abstinence pledges secured S92o. Ten State unions among the colored women has increased the number of State and Territorial unions to 6S.
 Lady Henry Somerset, President of the Worlds women's Christian Temperance Union, officiated at the noontide prayer.
 At the afternoon session reports from State organizers were read.
 At tonight session responses to several addresses of welcome were made by Mrs. Margaret D. Ellis. New Jersey, Ma tional Superintendent of Legislation; Mi St Bell Kearney of Missouri and Lady Hen ry Somerset
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
Premier Combes Replies to Opposition
 Attacks,

Paris. Oct. 1.-The Premier. M Combes, replied in the Chamber of Deputies to- day to the opposition attacks on the gov ernment on the subject of the manner In which the law of associations had been enforced maintaining that the closing of the unauthorized schools was perfectly legitimate and saying the resistance was instiEated by political agitators who de- ceived the congregations regarding the Interpretation of the law.
 He denied that any children had been deprived of primary education. It was not true that troops had been marched against women. They were called out to protect the government officials from violence provoked by fanatics. The Pre- mier added:
 we have reached turning point in our history. The country would perish if we yielded to the congregations. We wish to arrest the monastic invasion and de- pend on the support of the Chamber"
 The statement was greeted with pro- longed applause from the Leftists.
 The debate resulted in vote of con- hdence approving the act and the atti- tude of the government, which was pass ed by 320 to 233
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
BoERs SECURE LITTLE MONEY
Generals Sorry They Did Not Come to
 America First.

Berlin, Oct. 17-The Boer Generals now here arc sorry they did not go to America first for money instead of max ing a canvass on the continent. General Botha said today that they intendeo' oi course, to go to the United States, put as they had started to tour the continent they would finish their tour of Europe before undertaking the trip to America.
 The experience of the Generals so Tar has been rather disappointing. There have been plenty of cheers but little money has been contributed for the re- liof of the Boers. One American con tributed more than all Germany. The total gathered here is $s7.500.
 The pan-German group. which IS man aging the Generals, is doing everything possible to give the demonstrations an anti British character but the Boers ha"e refused outright to do some of the things suggested.
 The visiting Gs lerals spent the morning ir receiving callers. From time to tune they showed themselves on the hotel bal cony to crowds and the latter always raised a cheer. The Liberals with Herr von Sonnenberg, drove to the Reichstng g building and inspected Bismarck's statue outside. When they entered the gallery of the Richstag the spectators In all the galleries stood up and the members or the House turned their backs on Herr von Antrecq, who was speaking. to stare at the Generals. Count Posadowski- Weh- ner, the Home Secretary, was the only person in the House who did not look up. He continued to quietly read letter.
 Prince Herbert von Bismarck enter tained the Generals at luncheon in the Reichstag restaurant. The conversation was in English and turned on British public men. General Botha spoke in the warmest terms of Premier Balfour.
 The only incident which disturbed the afternoon reception at the hotel where the Generals are staying was caused by a German free lance who arrived here from prison in India today asking Gen. eral Botha to cash two Transvaal bills for $2s5 issued in 1900 and given to the man in payment for services.
 General Botha said: "I cannot do it, my boy; I am beggar myself"
 Count von Norman discounted the bills as curiosities.
 The Philharmonic House was filled to its utmost capacity for the Boer meeting tonight The sale of tickets realized s.. 750. some persons paying as much as $250 fo Ia seat. Military uniforms were al- most entirely lacking. The speakers avoided attacks upon Great Britain. but the audience cried Shame" when Gen eral Botha referred to the charges that Mir Kruger had carried off Transvaal money and mentioned the concentration camps.