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When * Dixie ( Harris Merton Lyoi All people have their favorite tun Some dote on comic op'ry song, s But no matter what their pref're; All hats come off an' a cheer goet "Oh, I wish't I wai You can see 'em When "Away Dov Conies a-floatln* v There's different kinds o' music t Some want new tunes, an' others But an air that cheers each listen? Ts the eue that thrills his waitln' "Oh. I wish't I wai You can see 'em When "Away Doi Comes uoatln' \ An' if in times to come the earth They'll need a lot of music then I An' I'll bet that when ttl y want Dan Emmett's tune o' Dixie will "Oh, 1 wish't 1 wai You can see 'em When "Away Do' Comes a-floatln' i VETERANS MKT IX GREENVILLE. Seven Hundred Dollar Dinner En joyed hy Old Army. Greenville, Aug. 12.- South Caro lina Confederate Veterans gathered here to-day for the annual reunion of the men who wore the grey. The most notable event of the re union to-day was the address of Col. H. E. Lee, of Virginia, which was de livered in the Chlcorn auditorium. Other addresses were delivered by Governor Ansel, Col. A. H. Dean and Gen. Thus. W. Carwile, of Bdgefleld. After the addresses dinner was served to the veterans on the college campus, and a rare old time was enjoyed by the remnants of the thin gray line. A routine business meet ing was held this nfternoor., pre sided over hy Gen. Carwile, com manding the veterans, while the Sons of Veterans held a session in the Chapel of Greenville Female College. To-night at Chlcorn the address he fore the Sons was delivered hy the Rev. Dr. O. J. Copeland, of Gaines ville, t?a., whose subject was "The Old South." Dr. Copeland ls a South Carolinian, and his address was heard by a large audience. Dr. Copeland ls probably one of the most brilliant platform speakers In the South to-day. His address to night was one of the finest ever heard here. The old South and its ideals was a subject that appealed directly to every Veteran's heart, and tremen dous bursts of enthusiasm greeted peroration after peroration. Dr. Copeland ls a native of Anderson county, and ls now pastor of the First Baptist church at Gainesville. Col. Lee's address was 'a magnifi cent tribute to the Confederate sol dier, his Ideals, his hopes, his aspira tions, and his wonderful powers of endurance. The oration was a finished master piece, and the enthusiasm of the Im mense gathering was unbounded. He reviewed the early history of the American Republic and showed the part the Southrtook in the struggle for Independence. "The descendants of these early American heroes were for thp moil part the men who filled the trenches in the days of the six ties," declared Col. Lee. "They are the men who hav ? made the South the fairest and deadest spot on God's footstool. The devastation of the South In the war was the most terri ble a tl! ic Hon that ever befell a peo ple. Not only were our cities laid waste, but even the fields wer?, rifled and the barns plundered. Col. Lee Is a relative of the famous Confederate general. Ile has the same fire in. bis eye. and his face ls marked with many resemblances to the beloved chieftain. Facing sev eral thousand Veterans and Sons to day he brought them a new message -orders that read "Peace, Love ann Honor." "lt is rot my province," he said, "to defenr*. the Confederate sol dier, lils ber i defense Is '.iis honor and valor and lui ?oint m which he met duty., lt is my greatest heritage that I am the ?on of a Confederate foldier." When Col. Lee finished speaking the entire audience was on its feet, and one loud, long cheer was sent toward Mi,, auditoria m's. beautifully decorated dome. The dinner to the Veterans, which was served on the campus, was an ample and capable affair, costing $700, and ovei 2,"M?O were fed. The great tables, spread under the oaks and In the shadow of Chlcora's Im pressive and classic collonade. crowded with the battle-scarred vete rans of the sixties, was a sight never to be forgotten. The dinner was served by Daughters of the local camp, and was interspersed with many a story of stirring heroism. At a meeting of tlu? Sons of Vete rans, held in the Greenville Female College parlors this afternoon, if was der ided lo organize the South Caro lina Society i ! the Sons of Confede rate Veterans, life membership to cost $f>. The society will be fashioned after the Society of the Cincinnati or the Sons of the American Revo lution, George Bell Tlnimerman, of Batesburg, presided, and the first member enrolled was Mayor R. Good wyn Rhett, of Charleston, who was present. An interesting feature of the meeting was a brief addresn by Col. R. b, Lee, of Virginia, son of Gen. W. K. M. Lee, and grandson of the great Confederate chieftain. lt was decided at the meeting to ask all local camps of Sons of Veterans to join the Routh Carolina Society. The meeting was enthusiastic and was ad dressed by Messrs. Felder of Black ville, Bonham of Anderson, Irwine of Greenville, and Timmerman of Bate? burg. Reunion Draws to Close, (Greenville News, 14th.) The annual reunion of th? veterans ns is the Tune. ri, In Bc J Taylor's.) es lt pleases them to hear; in' some on Meyerbeer. \ee ls, be lt Irish song or coon, up when Dixie is the tune i In Dixie!" swing their feet vn South In DlXiv/' ip the street. hat appeals to different men; want the old ones o'er again; ?r, that's bound to fetch him soon ear when Dixie Is the tune. i in Dixie!" swing their feet vn South in Dixie" ip the street. will be In perfect peace, to malts their troubles cease; a song fer that millennial day be the tune they'll play! s In Dixie!" swing their feet vn South In Dixie" ip the street. of the Civil War has drawn to a close. It has been a continued round of good fellowship and fraternal greet ings. Only those who have mingled with the throngs and talked with the old soldiers or heard them talk as they scattered throughout tho city can appreciate the deep Significance of such an event to the old soldiers i liemselves. Much ol' the lime yesterday was taken up with business sessions, but there was the splendid patriotic ad dress ol' Col. Armstrong, the presen tation of the sponsors and the maids ot' honor, the parade and the event closed with a brilliant ball to the ladles. As to Pensions. At the business session Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Mr Curtis, of Camp Heyward, .of Walterboro, offered ..ie following resolutions, which were re ferred to the committee on resolu tions: Walterboro. S. C., July ll. 1fl08. Camp Heyward, No. 462, V. C. V.: Overtures the United Confederate Veterans of Sou (ft Carolina In con vention assembled at Greenville, S. C., To overture the Legislature of South Carolina to pass an act in creasing the pensions of Confederate soldleis similar to the acts passed by the States of Georgia and Florida, to wit: To give every Confederate soldier over ?1 years of age, who has been living In this State ten years, one hundred dollars, and to every widow of a Confederate soldier, fifty dollars, when over sixty years of age, resi dent also ten years in the State. The committee on resolutions, af ter considering the matter, refused to embody this document In the gen eral resolutions to be offered, and Mr. Curtis took the matter up in the shape of a minority report, asking the convention in general assembly to pass upon the matter. Mr. Curtis made a strong speech In behalf of the resolutions when he called up the matter immediately after the convention lind assembled yesterday morning. He declared that great frauds were being practiced. "I don t know what else you would ?'all it," he declared, "but fraud. You might use some other name, but that ls what lt amouns to. I be lieve that there Is a lot of fraud In the pension business. I am not charging any one in particular with fraud, but we are satisfied, and our counties are no exception to the rules that there are comrades accept ing pensions who have no right what ever to them. There are men who are claiming to be 60 years of age who are not that old; there are men who have made nver their property to their families and are drawing pensions on the ground that their In come is of such and.such an amount. I see men wearing casses who must hase been kids dining the war." Mr. Curtis declared that the vete rans should not only take up the matter of the amount of the pen sions, but should see that they were paid only to those who were worthy of them and who had a right to re ceive aid from the people of the State. He said that in Georgia they gave $1,000,000 to the Confederate veterans every year. "South Caro lina can give one million a year to the old soldier as easily as Georgia," he said. "Can't we reach this question lu ?onie way?" he asked. "I tell you, my comrades, i had rather see less money given to that Ornngeburg school, and more given to the Con federate soldier." Gen. Cnrwlle In putting the ques tion before the convention said: "I would say that I have also noticed this matter, and will say that there are great frauds being perpetrated in the pension laws of South Caro lina. I will also go farther and say that the only way to remedy this ls for the veterans of each county to check up the hoards of their respect ive counties, and see that they do not give anything to people who are not entitled to lt." (Loud applause.) A motion was made to adopt the report of the committee on resolu tions, which did not contain the res olution offered by Camp Heyward. This motion was carried, and the res olution regarding pensions was there, fore lost. Veterana Bequest to Pardon. The next business taken up was the resolutions offered by Col. W. W. Lumpkln, requesting the Governor to pardon Daniel Zlr.merman, a veteran of the Civil War, who Is now serving a sen'jnce In the State penitentiary. The resolutions are as follows: "Resolved, That we, the Confede rate veteran? of South Carolina, In convention assembled, respectfully request His Excellency, the Honora ble M. F. Ansel. Governor of South Carolina, to grant a full and com p?ete pardon to Daniel Zimmerman, an old Confederate soldier, now con fined in the State penitentiary of South Carolina, having been con victed of a felony. We ask this be cause he is a very old man, is now in very feeble health, and unable to do any work, and we believe has suf fered sufficiently to satisfy all the demands of the law. He was a brave Confederate soldier, and al ways bore a character above reproach except? for this one offense. Capt. D. J. Griffith, superintendent, and the physician of the penitentiary, will both certify that the said Daniel Zim merman ls in very frail health and unable to do any work. ? Believing that in his case the law has been satisfied, the Confederate soldiers of j South Carolina respectfully ask the Governor to pardon this old soldier and let his last days be spent at his home, holding again the hands of his old gray haired wife." Col. Lumpkln made an eloquent address In presenting the resolutions, stating that Mr. Zimmerman was a : brave soldier and had erred only In a moment of great trial and distress. ' He said that there were no politics whatever in the matter; that the committee would not present the res olutions until after the election. The resolutions were adopted by a un nl 11 io H s rising vote. South Carolina Monument. W. A. Gibbes, captain of Company D, 16th South Carolina, offered a resolution in response to a meeting of the survivors of the 16th, 17th, 22d, 23d, 2 1th, 2Gth. and the Hol combe Legion. Culpepper's, Fergu son's, Watts's and McBeth's Battery of South Carolina. The resolution was unanimously adopted and reads as follows: "That the United Confederate vet erans, in convention assembled at Greenville, do most earnestly approve the erection of a South Carolina mon ument on the Vicksburg National Park commemorating the heroism and desperate valor of South Caro lina's sons who, on the many historic Heids of the Vicksburg campaign, proved their loyalty and devotion to their state." Resolution of Thanks. Col. W. W. Lumpkln offered suit- j able resolutions thanking the people of Greenville, thu ladles In particu lar, the newspapers, the president of Chicora College, and the reunion offi cers, for tho many kindnesses and hospitality extended to the veterans. Closing Addresses. Following the business meeting was the presentation of the sponsors to the convention. Gen. Carwile ask ed Governor W. L. Mauldln to intro duce Col. .lames Armstrong, of Char leston, to make the presentation speech. Governor Mauldin introduc ed the speaker in a few well chosen words. Col. Armstrong made a de cided hit with the veterans. He told many jokes and uttered numerous witty remarks, which pleased the old soldiers immensely. Col. Armstrong, speaking as one who had fought on the battlefields, spoke of the wonder ful campaigns and military achieve ments of the Southern soldier, and i paid the wearers of the gray aglow- j lng tribute. Like the other speakers of the reunion, he praised the wo- j men of the South, declaring that they had suffered more than the soldiers themselves. Mrs. P. L. Mayes responded to the address of Col. Armstrong. Her re marks were enthusiastically cheered by the veterans. "The Old Kentucky Home." Gen. Carwile brought to the atten- | Hon of the convention the movement now on foot to purchase the old Kentucky home, where Jefferson Da- i vis was horn. He said that the peo- j pie of the North had purchased and perpetuated the birthplace of Abra- | ham Lincoln, and thought the South i should do the same for their great statesman. He said that he had a number of certificates, which he would issue to any veteran, son or daughter, who paid the sum of one dollar Into the treasury of the asso ciation which has charge of the mat ter. He said that one dollar would make a person a life member of the association. The "Rebel Yell" Once More. In conclusion, the sponsors sang "The Southern Girl" and "Dixie," and the old veterans once more gave the piercing "Rebel Yell." After a very fine dinner the vete rans again filled the auditorium, and really one of the most Interesting meetings of the reunion was held. The occasion was referred to In the program as "Experiences and Anec dotes," and was a meeting of just that character. Experiences of In numerable kinds were described, not from what others told about, but told by men who had really had such experiences. Some were amusing, some were of hard luck, while many were pathetic and touching in the extreme. Whether these stories will be pre served is not known, but they should have been, because they throw side lights upon the events of those days sf privation and anguish which would ' not only be of Incalculable value to j future historians, but as a matter of j Simple justice to the "Lost Cause." August time tells on the nerves. But that splrlCeuH, no ambition feel ing can be easily and quickly nltered by taking what, is known by drug gists everywhere as Dr. Snoop's Re storative. Within 4 8 hours after be ginning to use the Restorative, Im provement will be noticed. Of course full health will not Immediately re turn. The gnin, however, will surely follow. And best of all, you will re alize and feel your strength and am bition ns it is returning. Outside in fluences depress first the "inside nerves" then the stomach, heart and kidneys will usually fall. Strengthen these falling nerves with Dr. Shoop's Restorative and see how quickly health will be yous again. Sold by J. W. Bell. _ Georgia Legislature Adjourned. Atlanta. Aug. 13.-The Legisla ture adjourned sine die at. 3 o'clock this m,orr>l?g without further action on the convict lease question, leav ing that, at tho Governor's sugges tion, to an extra session of the Legis lature, which will be called to meet within the next two weeks. Ruskin Anderson Department Store Your N h. M. Money's Worth Or Your i Money Back. RUSKIN ANDERSON, SENECA, S. C. HOW J. Q. MARSHALL DKAD. Was Oin? of ( < 111 J 1111 > i i's M< isi Popular and Trusted Citizens. Col. .1. Q. Marshal' Columbia, died at Buffalo Llthli ngs, Va., Wednesday of last wecK. ..ust a few days before his death he left Colum bia for a stay of a few weeks at the Virginia resort for a little rest. The Columbia State, In speaking of his death, says: "There was probably no man in Columbia more beloved than John Quitman Marshall. He was born In this city in 1849, the son of Col. and Mrs. J. Foster Marshall, of Abbe ville. His father was a gallant Con federate soldier, who died leading hi? regiment In a charge, and in his family there were a number of men who distinguished themselves for gallantry. "He received his early education in Abbeville und afterwards gradu ated at the University of South Car olina in 1873. Afterwards he was admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of la^v in this city. He took a prominent part in the fight for Reconstruction and was elected trial justice of the city of Columbia in 1876. He administered the oath of office to Wade Hampton, who had been declared elected Governor of the State, and bis wise counsel in Democratic affairs did much to help the pa i'i y in their fights. "Col. Marshall was always a pub lic-spirited citizen. He served as Secretary of State from 1886 to 1890 and was aftei wards Senator from Richland county. While in public office the confidence of the i>eople In him was so great that they in listed on his having charge of the completion of the State House. His memorable fight for ? change in thc |)lans is well remembered by the peo ple of the State. Afterwards he Be stired an appropriation for finishing the inside work of the Capitol ac cording to his. conception of the plans r>f Niernsee. "Later Col. Marshall was appoint ed on the commission for the erec tion of a Confederate Home In Co lumbia and only a few weeks ago was made chairman of the Street Commission for the paving of Main street. In all of this work be took the greatest of Interest, and on the day of his departure for the summer resort remarked that he would re turn in a few days to continue his work for tho city. "Col. Marshall's work In organiz ing the first street raliway In Co lumbia, in backing up the work of the Columbia Water Power Com pany, in lighting the streets with electricity and other public enter prises Is too well known to Colum bians to need review." Col. Marshall had, for years, been a sufferer from valvular heart trou ble, and thin was the Immediate cause of his death. Col. Marshall is survived by bis wife, who was Miss Janie Adams Brooks, daughter of Major J. Hamp den Brooks, and four children. O ? MT OR X A i .The KM Ycu Haw Alway CAPTAIN "BILLY" SMITH. In Railroad Service Fifty Years-Ton stripes on Sleeve. (Anderson Mail.) Capt. "Billy" Smith, the veteran conductor, has completed his 50th year in the service of the Southern Railway, and the tenth stripe, each, stripe indicating five years of service, has been added on his Bleeve. There are but few persons living in South Carolina who do not know "Capt. Billy," and they are still fewer who do not have the greatest respect for him. It is and bas been for year>> and years a pleasure to be a passen ger on Capt. Billy's train. He is al ways most attentive and does not fall to supply a want. In fact there ls not a more attentive conductor on the road to-day than this veteran conductor who has given the major part of bis life to the Southern road. The officials of the road undoubt edly appreciate Mr. smithY. long and continued service. They have made several attempts to show their ap preciation, but "Capt. Billy ' is not the kind to take advantage of snaps. He believes in every man doing his work until he becomes disabled. He does not feel like taking the money from the road without servlceb ren dered. It was several weeks ago that Capt. Billy ser. .'1 out his 50th year. He ls very proud of his ten stripes, and he ls justly so. Mrs. M. A. Dean, Mrs. W. W. Rob inson and Mrs. T. A. Ratllffe are daughter? of Capt. Smith, nnd Hon. Kurtz P. Smith Is a son. They are residents of Anderson. What a New Jersey Editor Says. M. T. Lynch, editor of the Phiillps burg (N. J.) Dally Post, writes: "I have used many kinds of medicines for coughs and colds in my family, but never anything so good as Foley's Honey and Tar. I cannot say too much in praise of it. Sold by all druggists. CAMPAIGN MEETINGS. State Officers. PIckens, Thursday, August 20. Greenville, Friday, August 21. Laurens, Saturday, August 22. Seuotor and Solicitor. St. George, Thursday, August 20. Orarigeburg, Friday, August 21. St. Matthews, Saturday, August. 22. Consumption so lesa d Certain relief and u t will result from the folio Hope, rest? froth ali Emulsion* ALL DRUGGISTS I BC FOR "GREATER SENECA." Chaniber of Commerce Seeks to Build Up tlie Town. Seneca, Aug. 10.-Editors Keowee Courier: The Seneca Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on the Gth Instnnt at 8.30 p. m. The adv.'siability of inaugurating a sys tem of advertising Seneca was dis cussed, and the chamber, by unani mous vote, authorized the advertis ing committee to devise a schema of advertising, to be submitted at the ! nex* regular meeting, whloh will be on September 3d, for discussion. It wns also moved and carried that lights and water for Seneca be made a special order for the September meeting. Every member ls urg?d to be present, and the Board of Com missioners of Public Works are re-v ? quested to make a report of theVv findings to date. The Chamber of Commerce does not expect or hope to devise, con struct, equip and manage large en terprises, but it is intended to be a nucleus of business men, a heart center, from which a larger and bet ter Seneca will grow. Membership Is not limited to town lines; the con stitution provides that membership be limited to Seneca township. Ap plications for membership will be gladly received from any one in said district who has the welfare of Se* - eca at heart. W. S. Hunter, who needs no, troduction to Oconee citlzensjM | President, with W. K. Livings! Vice President. JOS. H. Burgess, Secretary. SCW When the stomach, heart or kidney nerves get weak, then these organs always fall. Don't drug the stomach nor stimulate the heart, or kidneys. That Is simply a make-shift. Qet a prescription known to druggists everywhere as Dr. Shoop's Restora tive. The Restorative is prepared ex pressly for these weak inside nerves. Strengthen these nerves, build them up with Dr. Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid-and BOO how quick ly help will come. Sold by J. W. Bell. Election Tickets Now Ready. To the Managers of the Primary Election: Tho tickets for the county officers are now ready for distribu tion. One of the managers at each precinct will please call or send tor same. J. W. Shelor, County Chairman. .fr?*??????.? eadly than it used to be. ually complete recovery wing treatment: ' V and-Scoffs )0. AND $1.00. Ililli