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MCCOLL NEWS OF THE WEEK CORESPONDENT COMMENT S ON POLITICS Young Japanese Preacher Had Small Audience-Gibson ?ores Marriage McColl, Aug. 18-Thc candi dates have been in our midst again -an inteligent, cheery set of men. Some have consientiously and faithfully served their county - some arc, for thc first time, seek ing thc suppport of their friends. So far as wc know, thc campaign has been entirely free from per sonalities-the, "mud slinging" which occasionally disgraces a po litical contest in this land of libori ty. Quite a large crowd greeted thc aspirants on last Friday; a good humored, friendly, crowd, giving earnest attention to each candidate as he set forth bis views about himself and things in gener al-mostly tho first. Of thc can didates, about 12 or 13 are from Bcnncttsvillc: Edens, Northam, and Whittaker are from this end of Marlboro. The Blenheim re porter (who gave a most excellent report of Blenheim opening cam paign meeting) wrote, "all was peace ami harmony'1 could it wei! JO otherwise in this "garden spot of South Carolina" where every body is kin to everybody else each one being at least "cousin l?> thc next man '. One cf the candidates has a name (Jefferson Davis ladens) that should prove a talisman for good. Now all Southerners love tho very hame of J elfe ison Davis! and in the Stormy days of ls7<'?, Col. T N Fuens, together with W Minson, C S McCall, and others were in the fiercest of the bitter light for w hite supremacy. The young man is not wearing his father's ''hat;" bul Marlboro folks will remember what an Fdcns did for the county: ; and Cli? sect ion knows full wadi what Hinson was to Clio \?o years : tgo, when he gave all the energy a ml thrift of his manhood lo build u p that prosperous lillie, town. Well, thc county needs wise, conservative men to guide hei sa fely: and wc hope only such will lu ? elected. Conscientiously and fa ithfully have these in ollicc dis ch urged their duties; and doubtless soi nc will be re-elected. Again, me ny of thc younger generation bel ?eve in "rotation in ollice", and chu ni their right to a slice of the pol tical pie. After all, thc peo ple, -thc dear people-are grow ing weary of laxity in law onforce menlt, and only desire wisc leaders. So mote it bc. M r. and "Mrs. Lucien Williams and i lam i ly are visiting at (?le.ui Springs and in Jlendersonvillc. Mi ss Louise Bellica, of Latta, after a delightful visit to Miss Nannie Fletcher, left to visit friends in Bcnnettsvillc. Mrs. John F McLuurin has been spending some time with her daughter Mrs. Angus McGregor. She ab o visited her son, Mr. Clar ance McLuurin. In thc absence of the Baptist and Methodist pastors, the weekly praycr-mcetiny, was conducted by laymen of these churches. Mr. Vernon Graham has accept ed a position in Olio. Mr. Frank Robinson has accept ed a position as clerk in Spartin burg's largest hotel. Mr. Bari Dunlap, who luis been with the McColl Drug Company for some t ime, has returned to the home of his father, Hew A T Dun lap, in Hurtsville. Willie Thomp son temporairly fills his place. Mrs Bessie Vick Garner, of Darlington, spoht several days with, her parents, Mr. and .Mrs. James Vick. She was accompani ed by Misses ('allie and Nettie Garner, two,of Wilson's (N. C.) attractive young ladies. The visit - ors were given an enjoyable re ception last Monday evening. Miss Ruth Morrison recently 'tltod Bed Springs . thc occasion baing tho birthday reception cf Miss Margaret Dixon. Mrs. B W Keels, accompany d by her sons, is visiting relatives in Hillsboro, N. 0. MuroaUa, the handsome Japan ese student from Wotto rd college (whe has boen spending some weeks at thc hospitable homo of Mr. Will Myers, near Clio) gave an interesting stereoptican exhibi tion at McLaurin Hall on Friday night, Mr. Muroaka is a christian gentleman, licensed by the >S. C. conference. The object of those "Evenings with Japan" is mont worthy of support and encourage ment by chrsitians. tn view ?f these facts, the pitifully small au dience (about thc size of a weekly prayer-meeting, crowd) was a dis appointment. Such a man as Muroaka deserved better attention from the christian public. He left McColl for BennottsVille, where he has an appointment to preach oil Sunday: and where we are cer tain ho will bo cordially received. After an illness of nearly six months, little Daniel Murdoch, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch McCormick-, has entered otornal rest. All that love could devise or medical skill suggest, was done to save this unusually intelligent, bright, little fellow to tho home: but thc angel-choir needed another voice, tho sweet Holds of M.len an other dower. So tho reaper cana' with bis sickle keon, and the bo loved child was transplanted. The funeral services were conducted by Kev. J Brown of tho McColl Presbyterian chm h at the Man siii|> graveyard. Miss Margaret Dixon, daughter of Kev. J Dixon, of Ked Springs, is visiting her friends in McColl. Last Sunday Mr. William Dores and Miss Carrio Gibson (daughter of Mr. Pip Gibson) were quietly married by Rev. Mr. Douglas of Clio. The happy couple visited Laurinburg N. C. and other points north. Many friends w ish them a long and piosperous life. ?21M rs. Tom Stanton, and son, William Stanton, of tho vicinity of Clio, visited the family of Mr. II Caddy las! week. Mr. S IC Cameron, who for a number of years has been depot agent at 11 asl y, X. C. has accepted a position at Lumber, S. C. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. (borge Sh tilford is now convales cent. So are our fever patients - Miss Uuth Bristow and little Thel ma 1 lubbard. Mr. Wilson Hayes, after a lengthy visit to relativos in Marion county, bas returned to McColl. Miss ICvelyn Hollingsworth, of Bishopvillc, is visiting her sister, Airs. Charles Creech. Mr. James Chapman gave a beautiful song service at the M. IC. S. S. held at the home of Mrs. Patterson, of Iceman mills; after wards sung a solo at the Presby terian church service: The aceoni accompanists were Miss Thompson and Mrs. CC Stokes, respectively. Iceman mill will be closed for a few weeks- scarcity of sales has necessitated this step. Quite a sensation on main street, Saturday evening when a run-a way cow collided with a mule. Neither animal was hurt, but the buggy was demolished. Miss McMurry who bas boon visiting her sister Mrs. Calvin Wiley at Hotel Kirkland, and has been quito sick, is again able to resume her social duties. Kev. .1 L Freeman is again with his people; and on Sunday preach ed a most earnest, forceful sermon from Matt. 12-41 toa large con gregation. Mr. Walter McColl, of i niton, S. C. is visiting relatives in Mc Coll and Hasty, N. ( !. Mrs Angus McGregor is visit ing relatives in McColl. .- ? ' Likes (?ood Tilings. .Mis. Chas, li Smith, of West Frank lin, Maim-, ays: "i like eood things and have adopted Dr. King's New Fife Pills as our family laxative medicine, because (hey arc good and do their work without making n fuss about it." These painless purifiers sold at noughts & Breeden18 drup, store. ?.Sc, ?? 1 ? ??-.? - Partners, mechanics, railroaders, labor ers rely oil Dr, Thomas' Electric oil. Takes thc sting out of cuts, burns] or bruises at once. Pain uoniot stay where it is used. > MEETING AT J BROWNSVILLE^ MR GIBSON TELLS OF IM, PROVEMENTS | -o Candidates Favor Lien Law ant;. Prohibition and Oppose \ Immigration ? Mr. Editor:-As you were nob prosent at thc Brownsville county, campaign meeting, and in accord ance with your request 1 will give1 you a lew items in connect ion with j the meeting at that histoiic pluee. Through tho kindness of friend] Charlie F Covington, who is a can didate for sherill', 1 was conveyed to Blenheim and thence, to Browns ville. The candidates held a meet ing among themselves and elected J P Gibson chairman and Arthur L li aster ling secretary it being his secretary's, duty to prepare a cor rected hst of the candidates in thc order that they are to speak each day through the campaign. Wc spent Tuesday night at. M F Bligmau's who lives between Bies tows store and C B Hodges. 1 had lrc(|ucntly met Mr. Brigman in town and on di ile rent occasions in the county, bi t never before had 1 laid the pleasure of meeting him in his own pleasant elegant and happy home, surrounded with his cultured and industrious wife and three sweet little children. Mr. lOditor Marlboro county has Kept apace with the other sec lions of South Carolina in material nrogress und agricultural advance ment, tori while this is true ne sections of the county has been so (dossed with sucli cohspicious mai lani improvement as has Brownsville township. These changes are noticeable in all direc tions, and speak volumes for tin intelligence mid educational spirit nf: these good people. New rosi deuces eau bo seen everywhere, splendid roads which a few year:; ago were covered with deep sand, crooked and rough today they are covered with clay, have been straightened, leveled and convert ed almost lo regular turnpipo high ways. The mode and manner ol farming has been completely changed -ind transformed for tin helter. The lao is everywhere ii Brownsville ure producing well as all crops are treated to tin modern intensive system ol' cul tuK\ Thousands of acres of lam product ono bale per acre, whih corn ?ind other crops aro superioi to the crops seen in Kinny othoi sect-ons of tho county. Mr. Burris Bristow has jus completed a modern eight thous nod dollars residence which prc touts a moni imposing anil com intituling view and appearance This lovely hon m is properly equip ned with water works, electri lights and other modern conveni onces. Mr. Bristow is also erect ing a Irtrge ginnery which will b operated by a 35 horse power en gino ?ind h? horse power boiler and I wits informed tl tit this wi! boan ideal location for an entei priso of this character. Mr, Brig man and I is brother Joseph ow large bodies of valuable amt fer tile and val?a1 le cotton lands, prc (hieing several hundred bales o "otton, elegant homes, culture families and deeply interested i education and church allans. The arc indeed among the main sui porters of all laudable enterprise in thatcomnmnity. Bristow'sstor is one of the old well recognize business stands of the county where that splendid gcntlema and good business man, Cap? Alex Bristow amassed such a sim fortune soon after the civil war. Mr. C B Hodges is also one i Brownsville's foremost citizens an business and educational pronu tors, one of the largest und mo? successful planters, and merchant: Generous, liberal, patriotic a mn wadi spoken of by all of his neigl bois. IC von at a public fuuctioi like a political meeting, these o|i monts of character are consput ons and predominate. These good people provided t elegant and sumtuous dinner c the grounds for the candidates ai public generally. A Iso wagon loni of outs und corn were provided f( the hungry and faithful animal Not all yet-Messrs Hodges hu on the grounds free to all, lnr? vessels lilied with nice ice lem?' ade, which, OH such a hot day Wi m?st acceptable ?md highly appr cia ted. Good roads, compete) schools and handsome church Speak in thundering tones in b half of the proper sentiment at moral principles of a eornmunit, All of these tilings, wdiich so mm advertise a section, Brownsvil has in a great abundance. I cant)* mention all of the progressive eil zens of that, rapidly improvii section for lhere aro ninny other tho O'Neals, Grays, Rogers, j Unices, Dees and numerous others rightly belong in this category. At 10 o'clock the eflicient chair man, Light Kinney, rapped for or ita! announced that tho speaking would commence with tho auditors first who were followed by tho Candidates for county treasurer, rho crowd was largo and orderly. Several candidates were asked by Mr. Harris Bristow how they stood on the lion law, and all are greed that the lion law with its defects should not bc changed by legislative enactment without fust dlowing thc people to express themselves on tho question, and that without instruction from the people, all would vote against re peal. There were no new issues sprung at Brownsville, generally the legislative candidates favor the abolition of thc "Bureau of Immigration" and all stand for \tate wide prohibition. All of tho candidatos were present except Mr. II C Northam .rho divl not arrive until 4 o'clock p. m., but who was on time nt Olio the next day. Mr. Editor:--It is a pleasure to lisii old Brownsville, to mingle id th her imbin citizens and enjoy meir host itahty. Mr. II K Cov ington in his speech said that seme [if the candidates who now like to land shake, after the election bou ld not see a voter, but now Jhey are kissing all the babies and j jugging the. women. This is quite ii serious charge. T* tho latter art I answer "not guilty" so far s 1 am concerned. These good eoploof Brownsville are patriotic md always vote their convictions ajid for tho best men. Mr. McGilvray, candidate foi; croner, is the "joice cracker of i ie delegation and you never know j st who Jim is going to toll one ( i. llehas been comparing his laid head to the writer's, but I I now that my head is not so hair I ?SS as my Scotch friend. I told linn that if I was as bald headed a>; he, '.ha'. I would commit sui ?de. On campaign day nt Brownsville those good people treated tho can didates with tho utmost hospitality abd real old southern genero oto' o. ?\ G. Stop that tickling cough 1 Dr. Sibup'.T Cough Cure will surely slip it . and with perfect safety. Il is so thoroughly harmless, that 1 ;.. Shoot) tolls mothers to use nothing else even with very young bjlbios, Tho wholesome ??reen leaves and tender stems of a lung Ina ling mountainous shrub fur nish tho curative properties to Dr. Sloop's Cough Cure It calms tht CfUgh, and heals thc sensitive bj-onehial membranes. No opium, ip chloroform, nothing harsh used li injure or suppress. Demand [jr Slioop's. Take no other. J. T. llouglas. ?ough Caution iovor, positively novprpolson yourluntrs. If yon ? >UK1I-oven from a simple colo only- yon should i wu>s heal, soothe, and CASO tliu irritated bron? i liul tuboa, Don't blindly suppress lt with n i upo fy lng poison. lt's gtrango how frome thing! wily Como about. For twenty years Ur. Slump 118 Constantly warned people not to hike cough I ixturcs or proscriptions containing oplfim, iblorofortn, or similar poisons. And now-ii little lite though-Congress says '"Put lt on tho label, if poisons Aro in your Gough Mixture." Good I toy good ! ! Horoaftor for this vary reason mothers, .jut others, should Insist on haying Dr, Shoop's Cough Cure. No poison marks on Dr. Shoop's ibolsr-nnd nono in tho medicine, else it must hy &w \X? on tho label. And lt's not only unie, hut it tl said to l>o hy those that know lt best, tv truly n> 'tarkablo cough remedy, luke no chanco then, ??rtieularly w ith your children. Insist on having hr. Slump's Cough Oura. Compare caro fu Hy the Dr. ?hoop package with others and noto tho differenco. No poison marks there! You eua always bo on tho salo sido by demanding Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure 10HN T. DOUGLAS. August time, tellson the nerves. Hut ;hat spiritless, no amoition feeling eau he easily and quickly altered by Inking what is known by druggists everywhere :ts Dr. Shoop's Restorative. Within 48 hours after beginning to use the Restor ative, improvement will bc noticed, of com sc, full health will not immediately return, The .cain, however, will surely follow. And best of all, you will realize r,lld feel your strength and ambition ns it is returning. Outside influences de Jfpress first the "inside nerves'" then thc stomach, Heart, and Kidneys will usual ly fail. Strengthen these failing nerves with Dr. Shoop's Restorative and see how quickly health will be yours again, Sold by J no. T Douglas. Weah women should read tay 'Hook N'o, 'I for Women", lt techs of Dr. Hi toop'S Night Cure. Tells how these coothing antiseptic suppositories, bring qttlck and certain help. The Hook is free. Address Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Jno. T. Douglas. Bilious? Peel heavy after dinner? Tongue coated? Complexion Sallow, hiver needs waking up. Dean's Regu l?is cure bilious attacks. 25 cents al any dtug store. TO THE DEMOCRATIC V?TRR&. ' To tho Democrats of South Carolina: AB a business man, who has found that tho application of business meth ods to all problems-governmental as well as others-has accomplished tho best rosults, I have offered myself aB a candidato for the Unitod States senate, believing that I can be of some service to the people of my state, to the south and to tho great democratic party. Together with tho other eaudidatos for this office, in accordance with tho rules of tho party I have canvassed tho state- and ex pressed my views candidly and hon e-?tly on tho issues of tho day.' I havo made the race on my merits, as a business mau and as a demo crat, mid I have not sought and do not seek to win this high position by pointing out any demerits which my competitors may possess. In seeking the suffrages of my fol low democrats, I can pledge them tho host efforts of which I am ca pable, in maintaining the fundamen tal principles of the democratic party, to which T have always subscibed. I stand for a moro liberal currency system, that, will enable tho commuy nities ol lite south to become imh> pendent ol' the Wall street combina tions; I stand for a just revision of thc tariff laws, as immediate revis ion of duties to tho lowest point con sistent willi thc needs of the govern ment economlcndy administered; I stand for railroad ^&?ilatlon upon a Just basis; for intchjeent tVstem o- drainage vlth todera) ftkl. aml x shall h pveled oppose ,jlc con^rai{. zation tendencies which >vo now a menace to our free inst.itut^ns It is my ambition to rO'JVsent tho people of my nativo state . the sen ate and in soliciting their, support 1 can assure them that if elected I wdll endeavor first and all fie time, to servo South Carolina's interests with my whole heart and energy. lt Cl. RHETT. Rhett For Senator. A man better equipped for tho of fice of 1'nited Stales senator than lt. Goodwyn Rhett, of Charleston, could not be easily found, Trained to tho practice of the law and successful in lus profession, lila natural tenden cies have led him Into constructivo business, and his engagement in pub lic affairs has followed as a conse quence of commercial and industrial efforts, and not. from political inter est, ile is not a politician at al), as tho tenn is usually understood. Ho is a business man. intensely interest ed in the material development of the state, who lias thought deeply upon tho ways whereby thc public welfare may bo promoted through ! practical legislation, Hom in Columbia, educated in the schools of Charleston and at tho Uni versity of Virginia, Mr, Rhett began the practice of tho law in Charleston. Ho met with success from tlie first. Particularly attentive to commercial law, he soon becamo Interested In business enterprise and 'development. The rehabilitation of an impaired bank having come into his field off effort, ?ie devoted himself to tho task with marked ability and eminent success, mid from this essay ho was lexi Into banking ns a profession. Ho becamo the head of one of tho strongest banks tn the state, and ho has, for moro than ten years, directed Its affairs not only profitably to the institution but in tho largest measure to the benefit of his community and of tho entire state. Dlected an alderman of tho city of Charloston, h^*. soon becamo rec ognized ns an exponent of business methods in government and an advo eato of commercial development. Ho was called to tho mayoralty practi cally hy the unanimous voice of the business men of Cheleston and, at the conclusion of his four-year term, was reelected without opposition. Ile lias devoted himself to tho promotion of bettor relations between the peo ple of Charleston and their neighbors in all parts of South Carolina, and has endeavored in every way to make mutual tho advantages and tho re sources of the great port and tho groat Interior region of tho state. No en terprise and no development promis ing benefit to tho wholo people of Hie slate has failed to command his sympa thy and support, lils fight for fair rates and efficient service hy tho railroads has boen ono of tho most notable and effective undertakings ever made In South Carolina. Mr. Rhett believes he can servo tho state In a wider sphere, and bo has definite ideas of tho service hu can rehder, and these ho Is sotting forth In his campaign for tho democratic nomination for United States sonator. REDBLUFF NEWS Good Meeting Near Dunbar Some Fine Crop.-Other Red Bluff Aug. 15-Rev. and Mrs. A G Buckner and two or th reo of the children loft Friday morning for a fow weeks stay at - Ashville and Mop^trtfraJL C. Af ter rcturiling theytty^.0?,J to spend ~ some time at the bwg?njclow W*Hf miugton. |lk Co). Tom C Hamer fl Bennetts ville was in this sectioff cpi Mon day the 10th. inst, looftn&put for himself in tho race fe? clerk ..of court. Mr. Hamer st|cms to br^fc^. very confident that ho/fwill mak^^Pfij things very livoly for lomo of tho 1 boys, and no doubt hoj|vill mako a good run. and if elcctgd ho will serve the people ofg Marlboro county with credit. g Mr. Tom John one Among tho most wealthy and pro.werous mer chants and planters of the John Station section was here a few days ago looking after soni? of his busi ness. Mr. John was making fVo rounds in his line "Rio" antonio- A bile. / / Dr T C McSwain I>|K1 A L Berry ?? fQj of langham passed tlmTMulLaJcw ? days ago going to John Station C?l attend to busbies. Quito a large crowd of people among the cotton factory class len ves herc every night by the vyagon loads to sec the good times going on at Primitive Baptist church down near Dunbar. From reports they bring from there they must be having a very lively meet ing. It is reported that it will go on ten days longer. After a few weeks of resting and running to protracted meet ings and picnics tho famiets arc now busy saving their fodder, then cotton picking timo will tome on, No more rest for the weary farmer this season. > ivuiuer ?>oni..,vm who has ',v^' sick with typhoKl fcvcr for ?. vend weeks is reported tb oe no bettor. The writer had the pleasure of traveling through some of thc finest farming country of .Marl boro county a low days ago, and bc was favorably impressed with ^ tho line crops' between (?ho Bluff and thc Carolina section. V!'.."" especially "struck" on tho biJTcot ton and corn of our neighbors Made Morrison and sonv^bc most, model and up to date farmers of tho county. It is said that Mr. Morrison made and gathered tho largest yoild of oats for tho amount of land he had planted than any other man in the Bed Bluff section. His cotton and cornean hardly bc beat Mr. Morrison is 'one among the low farmers of the county that t ries to make everything he uses at home. Mr. J J Lane, another model farmer of this section bas a crop well worth looking at. To look at his nice lot of hogs a person would think he lives at home also. These arc not all the good farmers wo saw on our route to Carolina but as the writer has not been in this section very long ho has not had ^ the good luck to loam tho names of a good many that could be men tioned as industrious hard working citizens. Sullice it to say though, they aro still in the county shoving on thc good work. On Sunday afternoon Aug. Otb. at 4:80 P. M. quite a crowd of folks gathered at Carolina church to witness the last sad rites paid to tho Late Sov Beatty C Cotingham. ?fife The unveiling of his monument by lip thc Clio camp W. O. W. being the event of the day. This sad occas ion will long be remembered by tho Carolina and surrounding sec tions, as this is the first monument j that the Fee Dee Camp has ci coted to one of its members. Thc cere monies wns carried out with out any mistakes whatever. The Eu logy was delivered by Col. Tom C Hamer. Ile paid very high ro spcts to the Coningham family in general. M. L. G. .-?. Grippe is sweeping thc country. Stop it with Brevontics, before it gets deeply scated. To check carly colds with theso little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely sensible and safe. Provontics contain no qui nine, no laxative, nothing harsh or sickening. Pneumonia would novor appear if carly colds were promptly broken. Also good for feverish children. Large box, 48 tablct/?, 25 cent?. Vest pocket boxes 6 cents. Sold by', J. T. Douglas. /