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MARTIN RETRACTS PERSONAL REMARK WRITES LETTER GOV. ANSEL OI SHEPPARD APPOINTMENT. Edgefield Bar Takes Action-Request. Governor Not to Revoke Appoint ment Requested by Mr. Sheppard. 'The State. 3rld. Hon. 0. B. Martin. state superin -tendent of edueation. yesterday wroto 'Gov. Ansel a letter retracting th words used in his recent interviem that mig.ht have beei personally of fensive to his excellency. althougl Mr. Martin states that he adheres t< the principles advocated as to ap pointments on the state board of edu cation. It will be recalled that when it wa! stated that Gov. Ansel had tendere to Hon. John C. Sheppard the ap .ointment to fill the vacancy on th( 'state board of edneation, Mr. Martit -gave a statement to the press ir -Which he said that the board shoui cbonsist of educators and not lawyer -nd that it was not intended tha .surprise appointments should be giv cen out by a governor "as a Sant +Clause to a child-like state superin tendent." The letter sent Gov. Ansel yester Zay was as follows: Columbia. .S. C., Aug. 2, 1907. Hon. Martin F. Ansel, Governor, Co lumbia, S. C. Dear Sir: During my ter" of ser -vice as state superintendent c.f educa tion I have had an abiding desire foi the bettering of educational condi tions in this state. Snch desire is al. -most a passion. Naturally I hav4 plans. When I thought that thos -plans were being inconsiderately an -ruthlessly upset, I got exasperated t< the point of mental disquietude ani -physical discomfort. I guess tha -means I got mad. I do not often d< -so. I was harsh. I desire to with draw the words which may have beei personally offensive. I apologize fo same. I adhere to the principles which advocated. Sincerely yours, 0. B. Martin, State Supt. Education. Another Complication. In the meantime another complica tion has arisen:' Gov. tSheppard, wh< * .had been prevailed upon by Gov. An sel to accept the appointment, has lat er asked for his comnmission to be re woked since Supt. Martin's fervid let * er. Testerday the members of th * Edgefield bar adopted the followini 'resolutions, which were forwarde' 'Gov. Ansel: To His Excellency, M. F. Ansel, Gov ernor, Columbia, S. C. Whereas, It has come to the know] edge of the members of the Edgefiel bar that ex--Gov. J. C. Sheppard ha * been duly appointed by your exeel lency a member of the state board o education' and Whereas, We are informed tha %3ov. Sheppard has recjuested your ex eellency to revoke said appointment -nd -Whereas, We the members of thi Edgefield bar recognize the high chat aeter, integrity and ability of our dis tinguished citizen and brother law -yer and knowing his ca.pacity an -ability eminently fit him for the posi -tion to whih you haYe appointe< 'im: now, therefore, be it. Resolved, by the members of th' Edgefield bar in meeting assemble< -that we most respectfully request tha your excellency .'- not revoke sait -appointmnent. M. H. Wells, seeretary. ~J. W. Thurmond. Chairman .Gov. Ansel when asked about thi -Tesolutions last night stated that hl preferred waiting until he could giv -the resolution consideration befor, ..iscussing it. Gov. Sheppard's Letter. Following is tile letter written b: *GJov. Sheppard to Gov. Ansel, whiel 'explains the action of the Edgefiel< Bar association: IHon. M. F. Ansel, Columbia, S. C. My Dear Governor: When I receiv -ed v-our favor of the 15th inst., ii 'yhich you did me the honor to in guire if I would accept an appoint :ment to fill a vacancy on the stati ionra of education, I did not hesi tat 'to write promptly that I woul< 'not 'hesitate to write acquiescc 11 'your wishes-, for I believe it to bi the duty -of every good citizen-ani among "'good citizens'' I expect to bi numbered as long as I live-to dis .eharge any public duty to which h( miy be assigned, if he feels that he 12 ,aralified to render efficeient service. 'But I notice in the papers this -morning that your action is displeas ing to the state superintendent oi education, for the reason as express ed 'oy him that he regards ''the, ap pointment as political rather thai 3ducation." -n the merFi; of tile o)jectiol th1us edl by the state superintendent of e(ucation. I write at once to relieve your excellency from any embarrass ment in reference to the matter. I would not be willing for any con sideration to be the cause of the lack of harmony in any department of the public service-especially in connee tion with a matter of such overwhelm ing importance as the educational in terests of the state; 'nor would I be willing to serve in any capacity with any official who feels that the service that I might render would by possi bility seriously injure the -work of his department I therefore respectfully request your exeelleney to reconsider your ac tion and revoke the appointment. Thanking you again fok the honor conferred. I remain with great res pect. Yours very truly, J. C. Sheppard. VISION OF SAVAGES. Eyesight of the Indian No Better Than the Palefaces. Many people believe, because they have read in books, that the sight of the Indians was extraordinarily keen, and that they were able to descry ob jects at a greater distance than was possible for white men. says a writer in Popular Science Monthly. This is an error, if the assertion is to be taken without qualification. All sav ages h.ave eyes trained to see those things that are necessary to their pre servation-oame and enemies. Their sight is not by nature more acute than that of the white man, but in some respeets it was better trained. The whites who lived among the In dians and were compelled to defend themselves against their enemies, saw just as far as their enemies. It may be affirmed as a general principle that there is nothing a civilize( man can not do. better than a savage. The latter uses his reason to aid his in stinct; the former makes his instinct subservient to his reason. It is well known that sailors are able to discern objects at sea at a greater distance than landsmen, but we have to do here with a faculty that any one can ac quire. The Indians did just what the whites who lived among them did who subsisted on game and were ob liged to be on the constant lookout for enemies. Both had acquired not merely the power to discern objects, but also training in the interpretation of t-he signification of those objects that came within visible range. It is -probable, for reasons given above, that not only the Indians as well as alil tribes living on the same social level, but also the backwoodsmen, re~ tained their sight to a more advanced age than is now generally the case; but that the eye of the former was naturally more powerful than that of the present generation or that of men in general is unsupported by trust worthy evidence. There is ng doubt that a child born with normal eyes in one of our large cities can see ob jects just as far off and define them just as accurately with proper- train ing as a person who never saw a doz en houses together. It is well known, too, that what are sometimes called the ~lower senses-touch, taste and smell-are often of extraordinary acuteness in civilized men as the re suit of training. If, therefore, any of the senses of our urba-n popula tion is feebler than that of the dwellers in the rural districts, it is not due to an inherent weakness, but jto improper or injudicious use. Schedule of Farmers' Union :Rally Meetings Arranged by State Executive Committee. Meetings called to order at 11 a. m. Spartanburg, S. C..... ... Aug. 6 Cherokee. S. C... ....... Aug. 7 York. S. C... ...... .. ....Aug. 8 Chester, S. C..... .... ...Aug. 9 Chesterfield, S. C.... .... . Aug. 10 Kershaw, S. C., .... .....Aug. 13 Sumter, S. C., .... ......Aug. 14 Lee, S. C,........Aug. 15 Marion, S. C..... ...... Aug. 16 Marlboro. S. C., .. ... Aug. 17 Saluda, S. C... ...... ..Aug. 20 Lexington, S. C. .... .....Aug. 21 Orangeburg, S. C. .... .... Aug. 22 Pickens, S. C.,.. ........Aug. 14 NOTICE TO OVEEbSEEES. All overseers of roads in Newber ry county are hereiby notified to have their respective sections worked and put in good condition by first day of September next. Failure to comply with this order is subject to fine and imprisonment. J. Monroe Wicker. .July 17th. 19(07. Supervisor. Littleton Fet Splendid location. Health resort. modern improvements. 240- boarding pu ship, culture and social life. 'Conservator in Art and Elocution. Business College, I Health record not surpassed. Close y de.elopment of each ppuil. Uniform wor CHARGES VERY LOW. 26th Annual Session will begin on Sel REV. J. "This Fact 'Bee Your Poc No matter ho much you pay, y to be had for tI and see my new Bags, any style y Mayes' H A RHT Wood Moquf HARTS VI Manufacturers of Door Sash, Doors, Blinds, Ti Ornamental Wood Woi Flooring, Ceiling, Sidi the Building Material L We want your inqiu grading and workmar prices are right. H arteville Wood I HARTS VI FOR 100 CO12 THE CIGARET' 2 Coupons in Coupons also Redeemal Premium AMERICAN ' ERSEC;Y CITY, N. J. nale College. :ot water heat. Electric lights and other pils last year. High standard of scholar y advantages in Music. Advance course ible, and normal courses. >ersonal attention to the health and social n on all public occasions )tember iSth 1907. For catalogue address M. RHODES, President. Littleton, N. C. rs' Directly on [et Book." w little or how ou want the best he money. Call stock of Hand ou want. olk Stole acturiqig Co., LLE, S. C. -and Window Screens, .rned anel Scroll Work, k, Mantels, Mouldings, ng, and everything in iries and orders. Our iship is good, and our ilanufacturing Co., LLE, S. C. ICASH JPONS FROM IE OF QUALITY Each Package! >e for Valuable Presents Department [OBACCO CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. A FAIR OFFER! We will take care of your money for ycu, safeguard it from all harm, return it to you any time you wish, and what is more, will pay you for the privilege of 'aking care of it if it is left with us for three months or more. Now if that isn't a square deal we don't know what is. Bring it and try it. FOUR PER CENT. ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS. The Bank of. Prosperitu, Prosperity, 3. C. Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter, Pres't. Dr. J. S. Wheeler, V. Pres. J. F. Browne, Cashier. J. A. Counts, Asst. Cashr. :-<e. 699s The People's National Book Prosperity, S. C. Paid Up Capital - - - - $25,000 00 Surplus and Individual Profits $6,000 Stockholders' Liabilities , $25,000 For protection of depositors. H. C. MOSELEY, President. M. A. CARLISLE, Vice-Preside W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. GEO. JOHNsTONE, Attorney. Better a conservative interest on your deposit with its safe return when wanted, than a high rate and a feeling of doubt about the principal. A National Bank is a safe Deposit. Government supervision makes it so. Likewise our Board of Directors is a guarantee of prudent conservative management. DIRECTORS: G. W. Bowers. W. P. Pugh. J. A. C. Kibler. Jno. B. F ellers. R. L. Luther. W. A. Moseley. M. A. Carlisle. Geo. Johnstone. J. H. Hunter. H. C. Moseley. J. P. Bowers. We allow 4 per cent. per annum in our Savings Department, interest payable semi-annually. Pianos 7 Organs Aoss At Factory Prices. Write us at once frorseilan s _ __ ___ __ f yubu etandrdme, thogh For the above occasion the Char-. that w11 at a, life-time. Write -leston and Western Caroli'a railway Malone Music House willisell cheap round trip tickets. 'or COLUMBIA, S. C., ,rates, etc., see ticket agent or write. For Catalogues, Terms, Etc. Ernest Williams, _____ ____ ____ ____G. P. A., Augusta, es. LADIES Are always welcome at our Bank, and we ex tend a special Sinvitation to them to open a Savings or Checking account. If at any time the counsel of the officers of the Bank should be needed it will be given freely. A special room, table and window has been provided for the hundrecds of ladies who now, and who may hereafter favor us with theirbak business.bak1. The Place Yon Are Welcorne.9' THE EXCHANGEBA( YOUR BANKING! THE NEWBERRY SAVINGS DANKL Capital $50,000 - '. - Surplus $30,000 No Matter How Small, No Matter How Large, The Newberry Savings Bank will give it careful attention. This message applies to the men and the women alike. JAS. McINTOSH, J. E. NORWOOD, Prsin. Cashier.