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* V^X^HROOC, Publisher. t) li >iiJ- I.,, u-.-ia-- .. ... . i t?UDL18UEI> BVKRY THUK8DAY. IUBSCRIPT10I, $L50 PER OTUH. ?? ' ? ? . . . Cattdrtt, 8. C\, Oct. 27, 1004. BKQVE8TKD HIH ItIvSIONA TION. South Carolina is nothing, and South Carolinians are nothing if Hot original. The latest evi dence of our originality is the request by 118 citiaens of Oco tiee County of our Governor to resign because of his action in & case of wife murder. In this case, he, the Governor, commut ed the death penalty to life im prisonment, and wq think tlmt he acted very properly. The fact, however, that a Governor of the proudest State iu the Uu lon should have been called down in this manner should serve as uo object lesson to our Legisla tors to establish at the next ses sion of that body, a pardoning board, giving them exclusive and . plenary power to act on all pe titions and affidavits submitted to them for reprieves, commuta tions and pardons. A Govern or of a State is but a man. Out side influences must of necessi ty sway him to some extent which would not reach a majori ty membership of a board, con sisting of three or live members. We have never been in favor of the Governor having in nis hands the exclusive pardoning or com mutative power, and this actiou by these citizens of Oconee Coun ty merely confirms us in an ?1-; ready deeply rooted conviction. Another instance of the evils of this vicious power vested in the hands Of the Governor comes to our minds alonK this line. Be fore entering upon it, however, we want to say that we do not feel the slightest interest in it, except that we do not want to see injustice done to anyone eith er by process of law or other wise. Xtio case we refer to is that of Aaron Williams, convicted of ra]>e at the term of our Court, just ended!A number ofvtiiti xens of the county seem fco. en tertain grave doti/bfts of the^tosi tiVe,guilt of thiif negro, ripd a committer waited upon the Gov ernor last week, bearing a nu-1 inerously signed petition Tor a reprieve of thirty days until evi dence could be produced that either a miscarriage of jusiicc i* lu progress and uiay be consum mated, or that excuses for the verdict are idle, and that the taking of a life for the destroyed honor of a woman is an act that* is justified by the facts ana evi dence produced in the courts. In the action of the Governor in this case, we can see absolute ly no palliative. He siiuply re fused to.consider the petition tt/r/rtu the same had been accom paused by affidavits. Where is the reason or judgement iu this actiony There was no request for a commutation. No one ask ed for a pardon. There was a simple request for time to pre pare proper affidavits that would justify the Executive in extend ing clemency, if in his judge ment the conditions warranted it. We may say in conclusion, that we did not sign the ]>elition referred to. Our word or name Mould not l>c a feather's weight in tho eyes of Governor Iley ward, but we take this occasion to say that if this negro should Hot hang aud does, then the Governor stands in an equal >)>osition with the man, who un s der authority of an unjust edict of law, launches the soul of Aaron Williams into eternity. Bro. Shrock of t he Camden Peo pie, has the courage of his con victions; moreover, i>ossessos the happy faculty of choosing words iu which to embody his thoughts that never fail to carry home their true meaning. His Editorial of the (5th. inst. under the head of "t^uo Vudis'' or n ?t to employ tho literal meaning of those words, "Whither are we Drifting," was a scathing ar raignment of those officers who ft)* responsible for the law s do W. 1,8 rto?nt the lynching of Morrison the white man in Kershaw. / \ * We commend your course, Bro. Hclirock, ana in our own feeble way shall have something to say along tlm sumo lines at an early date.?"Expositor, hi. Georges (J. Thanks, Brother Weeks. It ? -r ? \ is cheering and refreshing to the soul of an editor to have a eon temporary commend his. work, and these , little pleasant men tions of any particular piece of editorial journalism are always placed to tho credit of the editor induing them, to be repaid wuh interest when occasion offers. OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. Admiral Schley has registered as a voter in Maryland, but there is a suspician tliat his command er-in-chief will not profit by it. Now a scientist declares that a steady diet of prunes wi*l strengthen the moral character. Still, some persons would not care to be moral at the expense ?>f being pointed out as being full of prunes.. Wisconsin stalwarts intimate that they will show their regu larity by votiug the regular Dem ocratic ticket. Republican managers are still protesting against a mud sliug ing campaign. It is a waste of time to throw mud wlieu tlvere are rocks handy. - A Los Angeles woman is seek ing a divorce because her hus band beat her when she tried to read her poems to him. The husband will probably defeat the suit if lie is wise enough to plend self-defense. Uncle Henry G. Davis has tak en the stump" to tell the people that he meant it when he said it the first time. Gov' Odell now says hefears the Democrats are going to hire the Republican voters to stay away from the polls. That should be good news to the candidates wearing the Odell imprint. J D Curry, of Fairmont., W. Va., claims to have found the gun which ho hid under a rock lit the first battle of Bull Hun. Kitlier a good gun or a good lie. A report of the mass-meeting: at Haiti more says that "Candi date Davis stood with his lianas in his |K>ckdts." Well, it is not every politician who is satisfied 4o keep his hands in his owu pocket. Dr. Swallow is now making speeches in Indiana. He is uat urally against the Ueveridge vote. A Russian authority says that l!00,(H)() Finns have moved to America. He might have added' that they are getting along swimmingly. ..Governor Odell says lie will never attain; hold public office. The voters feel tho same way ulgM^t it, unless,it should bo one of an appointior nature. Society Notes. Socially, Camden lias been quit* dull Tor ?lit' past two week*. The coming lair week and tilt* superior attraction* offered l?y the capital during that time turning every one's attention to dress makers and ball ?ir.?Hse8. ? Several of our young ladies will at tend the festivities, among them Miss Sadie Aiicrum who is at present on a visit home ami Id iss Cora C larrison who will spend this week with her sister, Mrs. At hoi Milltr. Mrs. Harrison is expected home this week from the St. Louis Reposition. The Five Hundred Card Club will meet with Mrs. Adams at her home on lleKalb street on next Tuesday after noon from four thirty to six. The Acorn Club members were the guests of the Misses Shannon at their home on Boundary street on Wednes day afternobn from four thirty to six, and enjoyed one of the most informal cheery entertainments ever tendered the Cluh. Miss Bessie Ilaile of Florida Who has been on a visit loCapt. .las. I,. Ilnile mid family in>s returned home. Several early guests are registered at the llobkirk Inn among them Mrs. Dow who owns (lie adjoining property and Mr Uaolt and family of Canada w ho will more into their home as soon as it is ready. . I>r. Cray will pr'diably he down by November 1st and take possession of the von Treskow cottage. Mr. Spiiigmanu and family have rented the new Coulter cottage and will arrive soon. XOKIIWHTEtll LUUOAD OF S, C, Time Table No. ft. To take effect Sunday, January 10, 1904, at 12.01 a. m. HnperseoI tig Time Table No. 4, dated November 2, 1W8. HKTWKICN St'MTKR A CAMDEN. THAINS GOINO SOUTH, T'V Camden t TftpTn 7 Sam w,vnyY,"I,Ct,on 4 P m 7 10 a in u. ,. i rr? W'Wpm 7 ?0 a m Vx ,7 1 M I',n H ^ a in 1r * W I? , - i:< P 1,1 H %2!i ? ??? Ar N. W . .function ft 48 p m h ftH a m Ar Sumter . ft |ft ,, R |f| trains ooino North. . ^ No. Oil No. 71 T.V Sumter 6 ift p m imi,,,, ?>*i?l1ii ? m H V P ?? ? ?? ? m !? i5r ?47 pm ? w * iu Borden 7 ,, IM |0 |0 Bemljeru 7 2?pm 10 Wl am K Her bee 7 80 p m 10 81 a m Sou Ky..function 7 ftO p m 11 oo a m Ar C amden H 00 pm 1110 am No. ('? leave* Camden Mon., Wed. a"i! I'i ,,v nt 1 1' m? "r* Sumter 8.10. V. ,l?**** SumteP Tiles., Thurs. Pit. 11 00 a m, ar. Camden 2 00 p m. THOMAS WILSON, President The One Day Gold Cute. notrl *?Tt llifost uk Ker SS THE CARNIVAL. ThoCltjr ?f Qmb4mi to Hare a 4 ~ CaralvaL J ,\ . 4 4> ? - | **? days pial Mr. K. C, WmtfC the Adltaic* lf^oi of the Jones Caraival? Company, hiut been in.our city, perfecting the arrangements to hold a carnival, HOVBKBEE 7 to 12, and he sucoeeded in interesting the fireman to hold the carnival under their auspices. Mr. Watts respectfully referred the honor able body of Council to towns this orgamtation had played lor reference as to the character of his shows and from all appear ances he has an up-to-date and clean organization. This Com pany played at Tarboro, N. C., Wilson, N. C., and Goldsboro. N. C. this spring before their trip north, and is now playing in kr.leigh, N. C. at the great State Fair, so our people may expect a treat and a surprise in a carnival when this one reach* es our city. The Council and Mayor granted tne Fire Com pany the privilege to use Rut ledge Street, on east and West side of Broad as location for their exhibition, which will be a great improvement from our other carr.ivals which occupied Broad Street and confused busi ness. Mr. Watts intends to ad vertise the surrounding country and bring one of the largest crowds to Cauiden that has been here in many years. He also expects to put on a queen con test and the lucky young lady will receive a handsome prize which will be announced later. Mr. Watts will return to the city Monday next or Tuesday with pa]>er to begin billing the town and advertising in the country. Now this is to help the boys along, so every onfe should turn out aud put their shoulder to the wheel and make this a howling success* Votes for the queen of the carnival will be put on sale next Wednesday at one cent each, so boys turn out and vote for your best girl and make her queen of the car nival. The shows consistof Old Plan tation, Lunette the Flying Lady, Loram queen of Fire, Fairy Land, Great Train Robbery, Beze, the Suake Show, Merry Go Round and Ferris wheel, and four sen sal ioual free acts daily. Mr. Louis Seltzer, the King of high wire who shakes dice with death at the top of his high wire twice daily for your pleasure! and delectation. Also Mr. A1 Preceno, the greatest of all Tra pese Performers will also amuse you twice daily. Something do ing all the time. Band concerts overy halt hour. It. As Old Tine Remedy. Murray'* Hnreliound Mullein nml Tnr ?? ?? tl?? purest of <lrUK?. All of which wvrw us,by our iMiroiitnniiil Krnud-paruiitK. It In a combination *o but toother that It ?*ur?*H n coukIi rltflit off. NothinK Is hotter for hiiMfi*. It L u miHt reliable cure and all cnMesof coukIim. Ask your druKKlNt for It. They all have It. Clot a bottle now and have It ready. ComIm only 28c. n |K>ttie?extra lurKo iMdtloi^-roKUlttr A*. nl*e. Kemeinber i?? iiok it:r "Murray V and take no other. Trespass Notice. All parties are hereby warned And notified not to trespass up 011 the lauds of Mrs A. L. Barnes, situated in lower Ker shaw in any manner whatsoever, either by hunting, fishing, or entrance upon the same for any purpose whatsoever without permission. Any violation of this notice will be followed by an action at law, and the offend er punished to the full extent of the penalty provided for the of fense committed. * Signed W. E. Arledge, Lessee. Just a word to Farmers Tlio Union Warehouse Co. of Columbia, S. C. is prepared to STORE COTTON IN Standard warehouses and to arrange Piiopkk Casii Ai)VA\(^g if you desire to hold your cotton. Details will he gladly sup plied if you address The Union Warehouse Co. Columbia, S. C. *5ccure I PATENT w"Sl!ii?SJK22,^rttteh oflnnmMon, irlTf ^^r^^TT-iCE71? " 'or p**?nt: ft sy.Ks/ssijsu T?ftva^s5rafe? aairitJsss^awa^m 3??^, A. Big Store. Onr new Fall Silks and Dross Goods are arriving dally. We have> i?erf?et showing of both plain and fancy effect weaves and colorings. Our Assort ment comprises all the latest approved fashions. Trimmings. Our stock w complete. JnU, S|)iinslHs, Silk Appliques in Wbitu and beautiful Persian effects. Silk and Monair braids. Dress: Making Department. Miss G. Haven has charge of our.Dress Making Depart ment. Those desiring new Kail costumes should not delay placing orders and engaging time. It is hardly necessary to coiumeut on the ability of our Modiste iu charge. Fall Millinery. Preparations are being made for our Grand Opening, notice of which will ap|?ear later. New idqas will be shown in this'department, as soon as shown in New York. It will be correct both in fashions aud in prices. .Exclusive > Agent "We have a full stock of the Famous Gentemerl Gloves in all shades and sizes. Guaranteed to give satis faction. Try a pair and bo convinced. tSIIOlSSt. JsSIIOES. Wo arc solo ajronts for II. 0. GOODMAN & CO'S. Fa mous Brand Shoe. Kvt?r.\ pair guaranteed. Also agents for SAL.Z KoYAT^ HIATK Shoos, which brand carries the sumo guaninteo. In the VAL PITTTENHOllFEK Shoe, we carry a full line ami complete stock ami are again sole agent* for this city and county. Come around and ask us to show you one of those High Art Suits Of Strouse & Bros. and give ns a chance to prove our good taste in selecting this famous make of ready made garments. We believe in them ourselves, and after you wear them, you grow as enthusiastic about them as we are. Wa give you an Iron Clad Insurance Poli cy with every suit. House Furnishing Goods. Our stoik is the most complete ever slvv.vti in this nivr ket.. See us before purchasing anything in Art StpiartM, lings, Carpets or Matting. ^S3 cur new ^all ?jr]e oj 3^son Xf you see them you will buy l^em. pro;. & co. THE BEST is tlxe Oldest pest. If you wish to save monpy, buy the Deering Ideal Mower, The Peering Horse or Hand Dump Hake, The WoodruH'liny l'ress. Ail sold on liberal terms. Cane Mills and lOvaporators. Wonrd's I've, Hurley and Wheat Seed. Bagging, Ties and Cotton Sheets. Sv u im. Hut a good line of Saddlery,'I>ry Goods, Sheos, ifcc. GROCERIES. The wants of the people carefully considered. Come and si'e us. Not too proud to acknowledge we need your patronage. A. D. Kennedy. Wo are AUTHORITIES on OVERALLS THE ??HEADLIGHT OVERALL" is the on? wo are Belling ant reeoinuionding. It will please yon, Jbr it wears we JI ami never lips. Yours respectfully and* for honest business, L. SCHENK & COMPANY Opera House Store. BRAND NEW STOPS OF FALL and WINTER GOODS. Having just returned from the Northern Market. I take pleasure in announcing that while there I purchased the largest and most complete stock of dry goods of nil descriptions, clothing, hat*, gents and ladids furnishings, and everything that goes to make up a complete stock in my various lines. My Summer stock is being rapidly depleted through the influence op Bar gain Sales When you arc In need of Anything '? ? t. In tlio lilies mentioned call oil D. WOLFE. The Victor Spring lied. > Victor Spring Beds are Beds and not Uncomfortable Hammocks. w o can announce that we arc at liist in receipt of a full supply of The Victor Spring Bed. These heels arc noiseless, do not and will never wig,' al? ways retain an even, mattress surface, conform perfectly to the hotly, will last a lifetime and is SOLD UNDER A GUARANTEE OF FIVE YEARS, IT I? THE BEST. Call on us when you need a pcrfect Spring lied, V. GEISENHEIMER.