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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
Carolina National.

The 'Old Reliable" Carolina Nation
al Bank, of Columbis, published it's
statement in The Dispatch last week.
This bank DIR avs large patronage
from Lexington county; and all of its
dealings are fair and square. Mr.. T.
Hugh Meighan, the cashier, is known
to many of our people. and no better
fellow ever lived. When you want to
borrow money this bank will be
pleased to serve you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
Socialist Party TO..Meet.

The regular monthly meeting of Lo-
cal Lexington, Socialist Party, will be
on Saturday, July 9Th, at 2 O'Clock Id.
m. A referendum vote will be taken
on the revised national constitution
and other important matters will come
before the local for consideration.
Ctalrades, be prompt.
P. I. Rawl,
Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

| TOWARD THE DARK AND SILENT RIVER.
taneously. Sometimes my thoughts
come to me far faster than can ex-
press them orally"
"Y-e-s. You are all prepared for this
occasion, are your"
Il am. There isn't question about
success"
"Jusc what is the object Of the Hu-
manitarians?"
ITO extend sympathy to the afflicted
and alleviate distress. If I should be
taken away the members would come
here and sympathize with you"
Glow good of them! And if I want
ed to borrow Is cents I suppose they
would lend it to me If ! turned in the
furniture as security"
"See here. woman" said Mr.. Bowser
after long look at her, Il don't un-
derstand this levity. The Most High
and Ancient and Noble are not set
Of buffoons."
II didn't suppose so. but I hadn't
heard Of any number of humanitarlans
banding together to alleviate anything
or anybody. It's all right, thCagh.
suppose. and the proceedings will be
interesting. Will they sit you oD a
chunk of ice, the same as the Gay Old
Boys did? You didn't get warm for
week"
"Womanr'
"And when you joined the Undefiled
Pilgrims they made you climb lad
ders."
"Woman!'
And when you were initiated at the
Subconscious Reprobates they rubbed
your head with a brickbat and made
you chew on a bootleg. I was just
asking If this was club Of that or
der"
"No, of course mott" was shouted.
"'Then I am glad you are to become
a member. like the name very much,
and I should say that its members
were above the middle age and seri-
GUS, steady men,"
A Serious Order.
sNow you are talking a little sense"
growled Mr.. Bowser. "There is no
levity about the Most Ancients. /
know three or four Of the members,
and / never saw a smile on their faces
yet. The proceedings will be dignity
ITSELF"
THAT'S good But why do they
want an oratien?"
ITO vary the program little. / pre-
sume: also to draw out it's members
and get new IDEAS"
"I see. / hope you make hit. and
T should like to hear what you are 60
ing to say. What is your subiect?"
Its on the duty we owe mankind"
"That's a wide subject, Mr.. Bowser." ;"
"And 1 have treated it widely.
will repeat enough Of the oration to
| give yon a fair idea Of the whole.
| Listen:
| 1.-THE bells were striking midnight
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
WaEaaa KILLED BY
Her Husband.

On last Tuesday evening Will Glass,
n~gro, shot and mortally swounded
is wife, Bette Glass, and seriously
oanded her baby which she held in
aer arms at the time Of the shooting.
Eettie Glass received two charges
arom q breech-loading shotgun. one
load taking effect in the breast, the
other in the thigh. SThe woman died
On Wednesday.
The tragedy occurred in a house
near Cayce, and is said to have been
entirely unp-ovoked. Glass at once
made his escape aud has1not been cap
Jared.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
SOX'S BARBECUE.

We will furnish a first-class Barbe-
cue and refreshments at J. B. Sox's
famous Barbecue Ground on Saturday
July the Goth. There will be music
and speaking. Everybody is cordially
invited to come and enjoy the day.
3wp J. B. Sox & Sons.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

4 This is to notify all persons that
my lawful wife, Lucinda Bowman, has
left my home and board without cause,
and that the law will positively be en-
forced against anyone harboring OF
giving her employment. or credit, or
aiding her in any manner whatever
without my consent.
James A. Bowman.
Iruao, S. c., July I, 1912-3wp
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
CIRCULATION $500.
hopkins Slaughter Sale.

Hopkins ten days slaughter sale
the biggest sale ever put on by this
popular concerns now in full sway,
and all Columbia is rejoicing. The
greatest bargains ever offered you'll
find at Hopkins; and it will pay you
to 90 before the stock is picked over.
The sale is on; the bargains are offered,
and if you do not avail yourself Of the
opportunity to save money, it is your
own fault.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of M. PICKENS
LINDLER do hereby present his name
before the Democratic voters of Lex
ington county for the Office of County
superintendent of Education. He is
an experienced educator aud q grad
uate Of one of the leading colleges of
the State. VOTERS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For Clerk Of Court.

Upon the solicitation Of many Of my
friends, hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office
Of Clerk of Court, and pledge myself
to abide the result OF the Democratic
primary election.
FRANK W. SHEALY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The friends in Chinquepin Township
hereby announce Mr.. Louis ]. Lang
ford as q candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Supervisor OF Lexington
County and pledge him to abide the
result or the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

We hereby announce E. L. Lybrand,
of Brookland, a candidate for the
House of Representatives and pledge
him to abide by the result of the Dem
ocratic primary election.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The friends of A. D. Martin, recog-
nizing his efficient and faithful SER
vices as Superintendent of Education,
take pleasure in announcing him as a
candidate for reelection to said office,
and pledge him to abide by the rules of
the democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of Capt. r. L.
Shuler, recognizing his faithful services
as member of the House from Lex
ington county, hereby announce him
as a candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
Supt. of Education,

The friends Of D. A. Kleckley, a
teacher of experience and well known
to many citizens of Lexington county,
announce him as candidate for the
Office of County Superintendent of
Education for Lexington county, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

thereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House of Representatives,
subject to the rules and regulations Of
the democratic party.
JOHN BELL TOWILL.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For County Supervisor.

The friends of George A. Shealy
recognizing his ability and satisfactory
services as County Commissioner and
Supervisor in Lexington county, here
by announce him as a candidate for
County Supervisor, and pledge him to
abide the rules of the Democratic
primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of Charley E. Cor
ley, contractor of many years expe-
rience and well known to many citi-
zens Of Lexington county, announce
him as q candidate for the Office of
county supervisor of Lexington coun-
ty. and pledge him to abide by the re-
salt Of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends knowing the hon
esty and ability Of J. B. Addy an
nounce him a. . candidate for the
House Of Representatives., and pledge
him to abide the result of:the primary
election.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of Mr.. John T.
Hammer hereby announce him as
candidate for the Office of County Su-
pervisor of Lexington county, and
pledge him to abide by the rules of the
del. ocratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For State Senate.

Being requested by numerous voters
throughout the county, I hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for re-
election to the State Senate, subject
to the rules of the primary election.
D. Nj. EROSION.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For House Representatives.

J. Brooks Wingard is hereby an
nounced az candidate for the House
of Representatives from Lexington
County, and is pledged to abide by
the rules of the Democratic party in
the coming primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

In recognition of the eminent SER
vices rendered his county in the
position Of County Commissioner for
two terms, we hereby nominate James
Caughman as candidate for the office
of Supervisor of Lexington county, and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the democratic primary.
Many Voters.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For County Commissioner.

The friends of Mr.. John W. Smith,
residing in the Black Greek section Of
this County do hereby announce him
q candidate for the Office of County
Commissioner and pledge him to abide
by the result of the Democratic Pri-
mary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

G. E. (Bob) Leaphart is hereby an.
noupced as candidate for Clerk of
Court, of Lexington County, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary.
FRIENDS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
Not Real.

Not Real.
"Now, boys" said the schoolmaster,
"wbat is the axis of the ear*h?'
Johnny raised his hand promptly.
"Well, Johnny, how would you de-
scribe it,"
sThe axis of the earth" said Johnny
proudly, lis an imaginary line which
passes from one pole to the other and
on which the earth revolves."
every good" exclaimed the teacher.
"Now. could you hang clothes on that
line, johnny"
Eyes, sir" was the reply.
.Tndeedr' said the examiner, disap-
pointed. And what sort OF clothes"
Imaginary clothes, sir."-harpers 8
Weekly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For Solicitor.

This is to announce to the Demo-
cratic voters of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit that am q candidate for re-
election to the office Of Solicitor; and
to express my appreciation of the sup
port have received in the past.
GEO. BELL TIMMERMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

Recognizing the demands of my
friends, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for County Superintendent
of Education of Lexington county and
pledge myself to abide by the result of
the democratic primary.
HOLLIE L. HARMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of Sam'l B. George
hereby announce him candidate for
clerk of court of Lexington county
and pledge him to sbide by the result
Of the democratic primary election.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For Sheriff.

Sim J. Miller is hereby nominated as
a candidate for election by the people
of Lexington county to the office OF
Sheriff, which office he is now filing
for an unexpired term by appointment
of the Governor. He will abide by the
result of the democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For Coroner.

I thereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Coroner of Lex
ington County, subject to the rules of
the Dem ocratic primary.
B. K. KyZer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

The many friends of Ioor Hayes do
hereby announce him a candidate for
County Auditor Of Lexington County
subject to the rules Of the Democrat
ic party.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

when a man was seen making his way
toward the dark and silent river!"
But why not have him making his
way toward Prospect park?" queried
Mrs. Bowser.
How was he to drown himself in
the park"
"Oh. see. Go on"
HE was a lame man-lame in both
legs. His back was bent. and his locks
were gray"
Porous plasters and hair dye would
have fixed that" whispered Mrs. Bow
ser to herself.
Mr.. Bowser paid no attention to her
remarks, but warmed to his work and
went on:
His right arm had been paralyzed
(Gestures.)
"'He had tuberculosis! (More ges-
tures.)
"'He had lost wife and children.
(More gestures and emotion.)
"'He had no home and not cent In
his pocket. Very pathetic).
"'He had begged the world for a
crust, and it had given him kicks in
stead. (More pathos.)
"'Why live on? He were better
dead and with the angels in heaven.
Bowser points to the ceiling)
"'The turgid waters should be his
shroud and the turgid mud at the bot
tom his coffin and his grave! (Tears)
"'He reaches q wharf!
"'He walks out to the far end!
"'He clasps his wrinkled hands and
raises his eyes to the midnight sky.
CThe orator motioned it oUt.)
"T die! l die, because--because'-
".No, brother! Holdv"
And a member Of the Most High
and Noble and Ancient Humanitarians
suddenly appears" finished Mrs. Bow
ser.
'He does."
"And tells the man there is hope for
him?'
"Yes."
"And takes him to his own home and
feeds him up and then calls in doc
tori"
"Just So"
"And the doctor says the man can be
cured, but it will cost money, as he
must make good to a disappointed cem-
etery company and an undertaken?
tsvas conofhinp ike that"
"And the Ancient tells him to 90
ahead, and he does, and the man is
cured and later on becomes a great
statesman?"
Yes"
Mrs, Bowssr's Amendments.
"And thus you point your moral and
adorn your tale. and you also get be-
fore the public the real object and
work Of the club. Why don't you
change it little, Mr.. Bowser"
"Where-how"
she is cured have her go out as cook.
You see, we have too many statesmen
and too few cooks" .
by thunder. woman. l believe you
have been making fun Of me all the
time" shouted Mr.. Bowser as he
sprang up.
She was red faced and gursling.;~
III you have
Mrs. Bewser tried to get upstairs,
but the way was blocked. She tried to
get down to the basement, but MI.
Bowser4 headed her OF. Then she had
to laugh in bis presence. She laughed
till the tears came, and 1t was three or
four minutes before he said:
"Woman, this rs too much-too
muchw :
But it's so funny!' =
"You have crossed the dead line at
last and must pay the penalty"
But 1 didn't mean-mean"-
"Too much and too late"
And he strobe down the hall and
clapped on his hat and left the house
to attend the meeting Of the Most High
and Noble and Ancient and deliver that
oration? Not any! Mrs. Bowser had
butted in and killed all that. He went
down the street three blocks and sat
down or the stone steps of house 10
shiyer and think, and he might nave
sat there all night had not the tenant
of the house come to the door and
shouted at him:
"Come. now. YOU old sneeZer il
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

John j. Reeder, OF Swansea is an
nounced as a candidate for Supervisor
Of Lexington County, and will abide
by the result Of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

Recognizing the efficient and faith
f,,l manner in which County Treasurer
E. L. Wingard has conducted the Of
fice in the past, we hereby announce
him a candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide by the result OF
the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

Upon the solicitation of many friends
I hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Lexington County, sub
iect to the rules of the Democratic
primary. If elected ! shall endeavor
to discharge the duties Of the office to
the best of my ability and without fear
or favor.
A. Silas Clarke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
$500 Strictly i'm Advance.
For United States Senate.

I thereby announce myself a candi-
date for the United States Senate, sub
ject to the rules of the democratic par
ty. Your support and influence will
be apprecited.
N. B. DIAL,
Laurens, s. O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

At the request of many frlends l
hcrehv arnnr~cc myself as cano1-
date for the oh;cc ci County Auoltor
and , il abide By the rnles and regu-
;ot;ou% uf the democratic Urinary
EicCtiol. y 1,-:a
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
The UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA

The University Of South Carolina-a
first-class college with courses in Law,
Engineering, and Commerce and FL
nance.
Ferty-three teachers scholarships
worth SICO i'll money and exemption
from fees. A rare chance for an as
piring young mall.
The health and morals of the stu
dents are the first care.
Enrolment 443 students.
Many Improvements next session.
Entrance examinations will be held
at the court house on Friday, July II,
at O. CLOCK.
For catalog write to
s. G. MITCHELL, Pres.
Cviui.lb.a, 5. g.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For Congress

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate' for the nomination for Congress
from the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict of South Carolina, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary.
A. F. Lever.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
BOWSER CRATES.
His Wife Is an Unappreciative
Listener.
AN ANCIENT HUMANITARIAN.

A Perfervid Address Which Fell Upon
Worse Than Deaf Ears, For Mrs.
5ewssr Actually Made Fun of His
Astruistie Ambitions.
BY M. QUAD.
Icopyright, 1872 by Associated Literary
Press.l
"K SHALL be out this evening" re-
marked Mr.. Bowser as he rose
M from the dinner table with a
look of importance on his face.
al was going to ask you to so to a
moving picture place with me-" replied
Mrs. Bowser as she followed him up
stairs.
ut would be useless. The pictures
will have to move without U.s."
.arhen it's something important?'
ut is"
every important?'
$50 very important that a thousand
dollars wouldn't keep me at home"
"Some club?"
1.-TWO weeks ago, Mrs. Bowser. I was
elected a member of the Most High
and Noble and Ancient Humanitarians.
I don't recollect whether l said any
thing about it to you or not"
mo, you didn't. So they have a
meeting tonight?"
'They do. and l am to deliver an
grafton. don't know whether NEIL
toned that fact or not"
No: l think you didn't. Have you
&c the grafton written out"
An Extemporaneous Orator.
"Mrs Bowser, l am man that
doesn't have to write out my speeches
and orations. After I have chosen my
subject the words come to me spon
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
BARBECUE.

will furnish first cl ss barbecue at
Chapin, S. c., on county campaign
day. Everybody invited.
JOHN RISTER.
May S-tf.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For County Auditor.

lam a candidate for REELECTION 10
+ha office Of Auditor Of Lexington
county, subject 10 the rules OF Tile
Democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
Barbecue at Irmo.

We will furnish, as usual, a fine
barbecue at Irmo on campaign day
1912, the exact date to be named later.
The public is cordially invited.
F. w. Derrick,
IF M L. Warner
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
For County Treasurer.

thereby announce myself candi-
date for County Treasurer of Lexlng-
ton County, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party.
Henry D. Lybrand.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03
It Sounds Better So.
A great many people spend all
their time talking and call 1t
fighting for principle.-Emporla
Gazette.
There Too.

There Too.
Church-E see it is said that In the
Blue Nile region In Egypt a native
laborer can live very comfortably on
to 8 cents day.
Gothaln-Yes. but suppose the troll
BILE is in finding out just where the 3
to s cents a day is coming FROM
Yonkers Statesman
IN 1925.
did you see that fellow who just
touched me for a quarter? Well. be
was a schoolmate of mine and held all
the big records. It's funny hes never
amounted to anything since"
"What records did he hold?"
"Fly swatt:ng," - Clev Gland Plain
Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-03

Thos. L. Harman is hereby announc.
ed a Candidate for Sheriff of Lexing-
ton County subjec5 to the rules of the
Democratic Primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-07
EUGENE SMITH IS
 NOT DEAD BUT o. K
Pine Bluff Boy Who Disappeared Writes His Parents That He Is
 Doing We'll At Macon, Ga,

p After a weeks search that extend ed to he fc,lr corners of the United States the whereabouts of Eugene Smith, the 16-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. A. B. Smith, who disappeared frcm h S home No. 319 East Sixth avenue. on the night of December 1, was yesterday found 10 be at Macon, Ga, where he is employed in a drug store.
 Young Smith, who was formerly employed by Belell's Pharmacy and later by Brasherls Pharmacy, left the city without notifying his par ents, and it was at firss feared that he had been forlly dealt with. Authorit es of many cities were noti- fled bu, no replies were received un- til yesterday when the boys paren s received a. Lettsw from him, stating he had taken position with firm ill Macon and WsIs gett ng along all right.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-07

New Orleans, Dec. 6.-Cottcn-Fu- lures opened steady at decline Of 16@17 points on poor cables and a crop estimate of 14,275,000 b'2les, exclusive of linters, by a well-known private crop rep, ,wting bureau. Buy CTS of yesterday turned sellens and he market was unable to absorb the offerings. Tie weather over the belt continued cloudy and wet but it had no effect on the market, although it was h ga'y ,unfavorable for the gathering of the remnants of the crops in the fields. Shorts were eager for profits and their purchases checked the downward movement i'm medistely after the first call. At the end of the frs. half hour of business prices were S@12 points under yes- ter5ay's close.
 December, 12.45@12.47c; January, 12.A9012.50c; March, 12:55@12: 56c; May, 12.61@1262c; July, 1270@12.- 72c.
 Around the m dale of the morning the market broke on heavy offerings from the short side to a level "A points under yesterdays final fig ures. This slump YVES based cn re- ports that interior shippers of> cotton were trying to resell ocean freight room Bears contended this pointed to a fall ng off in the export move ment and in the spot demand. The market acted somewhat siaort and the decline was checked by realizing purchases on the palt of the bears. At noon the tone was fairly sae'9'ly and prices were at net loss of 13@ IA points.