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DELIVERS VOTE. Butler Pulls State Statute on the Vice President--Federal Law Some what Hazy-Mr. Fairbanks Enjoys Amusing Inci dent. The State. Washington, Feb. 1.-Col. Thos. B. Butler of Gaffney and the Fifth con gressional district, took his seat in i the office of the vice president early this morning armed with hi- creden- t tials as messenger of the South Car olina electoral vote and with a copyp of the South Carolina statute as to i the -time he -was due. At his side sat ! his doughty friend, Col. Campbell of E Pennsylvania and Gaffney. The vice'< president had not arrived. After a I considerable wait in walked a man i with a long white paint brush pendent I from his chin. This was not ;the vice N president. It was Senator Thomas 1 Carter of Montana, who had come to intioduce the belated Montana mes- c senger, and they sat and waited like- I wise, looking with jealous eyes upon c the two colonels in the other corner. After long suspense the tall and smil-, I ing vice president entered and greet- I ed Senator Carter. "I want to introduce," began Senator Carter, "the Montana mes senger ." "My name is Batler, Mr. Vice President, and I was here first," interrupted Col. Butler. 1 CoL Butler Received. "Ah, I am so glad to know you, Mr. Butler," said the vice president, I shaking hands. "I bring the South Carolina electoral- " Mr. Fairbanks stopped him short, b reaehed down and enthusiastically shook hands again. "Exceedingly glad to see you," he said. The Mon tana citizen looked Oba. It afterwards developed that he had the Montana vote all right-that is, all wrong, for it was for the wrong man-but he had forgot his credentials and must tele graph back to Montana waiting here for their arrival. a "I am also here to see about that thousand dollar fine," added Col. j Butler. Mr. Fairbanks' eyes twinkled a and' the whole party laughed. Col a Butler laughed, too, but he pulled a paper on the vice president, the same b being a copy of section 250 of the ' codified laws of South Carolina, t whieh reads: "'The electors shall i then, by writing, under their 'hands, t -or underithe'hands of amajority of a them, appoint a person to take oharge t of the lists so sealed uip, who shall de- ( liver the same to the president of the senate of*the congress of the United 3 States, at the seat of government, be fore the second Wednesday in Febru- r ary then next ensuing.'' Mr. Fair- r banks said he was acting according to ~ the federal statutes. "All right,"'' said Col. Butler, "Let us look at the, federal sttues Federal Law Hazy. I The federal law is in fact very hazy. i It specifies that whenever a messen- a ger fails to perform the duties re- t quired of him, he shall be 'subject to a forfeiture of one thousand dollars. n That is all. ,Now what is required? 11 Anothei- section says that whenever a f certificate of votes from any State 'i has not been received on the Fourth t Monday of January, the secretary of a State shall send a special messenger I to the district judge, who has a dupli eate certificate, to send that list -here. I Still another section says that the r vote shall be forwarded "forthwith la after the 2nd Monday in January.'' c What does lhat mean? However the o diserepancies in the law may be ex- v plained, Col. Bntler got here before thre secretary of state had sent a spe- Ii cial messenger for the vote, and he I got ahead of the Montana man. More- 3 over, Mr. Vice Phesident accepted his 1 'eredentials, received the sealed en- e -velope said to contain the nine votes, 'e gave him a' receipt and a certificate a with which he will tomorrow call on ( the United States treasury fo~r 25 p cents~ a mile from Columbia to Wash- $ ington, and told him not to worry $ about the fthousand pl-unks. And they a all were happy, save the Montana e man. The envelope Col. Butler de posited was sealed, but there is a be- t li'ef here that the vote will be for I Bryan. -. ME. WHITNEY THE MAN. g "Dow, Jr.'' Gives the Name of thie Augusta Minister Who Preached i1 f Against Prohibition. 1 Editor of Observer: While it is a a matter of little moment to one of i Dow 's age whether his word is taken e at its face value or not, still since I you have asked in a doubting manner for Do'w to "specify the able divine e of Augusta'' whom he had quoted, he a will do so with pleasure, and am only V too sorry the 'whole sermon could not b be senit for pu*blicat ion. In it was e plenty of food for thought for all of g us. The divuie was Rev. Mr. Whit- a nev, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal s chureh, and the sermon in question was preaebed in Augusta on Decem-- t ber 20th. Mr. Whitney had as one of his au lience President-elect W. H. Taft. oVhile this fact might not add to, or letract from, the ability, importance >r standing of the Georgia divine, still 4r. Taft being a member of no lhirch, it is safe to presume that lo al pride would have occasioned the Lugustans to have the president-elect ,isit the church that most represented ,ulture, refinement and wealth. and he pulpit occupied by the most elo juent, learned and influential minis er in the city. The rector was by no means, an ad rocate of the whiskey traffic, but he leplored the fact that -temperance nd prohibition statesmen would pass law, then make no effort to have it beyed; that a. great State. to pass a a-w that cannot be enforced, nor will Lot be obeyed, is worse than criminal. kfter warning his sister States to be vare, he said: "Admitting the law to e bad, drastic and in some respects anatical, nevertheless it is law and >ught .to be obeyed. It being a bad aw, its rigid enforcement is the sur ist means of getting it repealed. That is the gospel that Dow swears iy-enforce the law against all, or tone, or repeal the obnoxious sections. Dow, Jr. Newberry, S. C. SUNLIGHT SOCIETY. Lnnual Celebration and Supper-Ad dress by Mr. M. A. Carlisle. On December 31, 1908. the Grand Tnited Independent Order of the Sun ight Society celebrated its twelfth .nnual thanksgiving supper for the enefit of its members and to give anks to God that we were permit ed once more to assemble together in ocial fellowship. The hall was beautifully decorated 7ith evergreen and made very attrac ive and brilliant with lights both up nd down stairs. However most time ad been bestowed on the lodge room nd M. C. Scurry had erected,an arch hich extended across the hall and rhich was also tastefully decorated. ust behind this arch all the officers nd speakers were seated. A very ppropriate program had been ar anged and the following speakers ad been invited to be present: W. E. Villiams, of Helena; M. C. Scurry, he founder and grahd president of he society; Col. B. H. Aull, the edi or of The Herald and News of the ity; Mr. M. A. Carlisle, president of he First National Bank; and Dr. eorge B. Cromer, and others. At eight o 'clock Grand President i C. Scurry called the meeting to rder and there was not standing oom in the hall. He made some good emarks and cordially welcomed all rho were present to the meeting. 'Nearer my God to Thee'' was then ung, followed with prayer by Rev. ). C. Copeland, of Laurens. W. E. Viliams, of Helena, then arose and atroduced President M. C. Scurry nd stated that he would be thie mnas er of ceremonies. Again President arry rose and in a very dignified anner said that he would say very ttle on this ,occasion as he much pre erred that the white men who were isitors should do the talking. He ben intiroduced Mr. M. A. Carlisle nd the entire audience rose to greet Mr. ,Carlisle began by saying that .e was indeed surprised to see so any -present. That -he was glad hie ad accepted :this invitation. He re aled that the Sunlight society was rganized about twelve years ago rith only 12 members by Morgan urry. Mr. Carlisle said that when e came to Newberry 37 years ago, e found Morgan Scurry down by frs. Rosa Carlisle's place learning is A. B. C. Since then he has ae omplished a great work. In 12 years ta:rting with 12 members he has now membership of nearly 1700 in South arolina, and .through him you are aying to poor widows and c-hildren 135.00' and through him have paid 26,745 in twelve years. "Is not this wonderful work he is doing,'' ask d Mr. Carlisle. He remarked that curry is doing the same kind of work dat Booker T. Washington is doing. e said the citizens of Newberry were roud of Morgan Scurry because he Shonast and polite and is doing a ret work for the poor and needy nd the aged. There will be stars in is crown of rejoicing on the judg ient day for what he is trying to do r his -race. Mr. Carlisle was lo.dly applauded t the close of his speech and the aud mene then joined in singing "A harge to keep I. have." Again Rev. . C. Copeland led in prayer. The presiding officer then introdue d W. E. Williams, of Helena, to re pondl to Mr. Carlisle. He said they ere very grateful for Mr. Carlisle's el) and for' his speech 01n this oe-~ asion. That he had stood by the rand president all during these years nd they .were proud of his friend Rev. H. Nelson, of Chappells, was ien introduced. He insisted that the sembers endavor in every wayto t hold up the hands of their grand pres ident and leader. Milton Shear was then introduced and he urged those colored people who did not have a job to go out at once and get a job and start to work and to quit loafing. The grand president then rose and said that he regretted very much that Col. E. H. Aull did not get in to speak to them, and also Dr. Geo. Cromer. but that he hoped to have them sometime again on another oc easion for all wanted to hear them. He said he was glad .they had learned something about the society. Mr. Carlisle then said he would bid ,them good night and leave but that he would come again when thcy need ed him. The grand president escort ed him down stairs and told him he would have supper sent up to him, which he did and a waiter full of good things was sent up to Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle. The table was then set on the first floor and a lunch was served at which about 250 people partook. At a quarter to twelve Rev. T. C. Caldwell led in singing a hymn and everyone was on his knees when the clock struck twelve and .the new year dawned upon them asking God's blessing. It was a grand meeting. M. C. S. In emory T. J.. Grizardt. Whereas it -has pleased our Heaven ly Father to remove from our .midst of busy activities our brother, friend, and co-laborer, T. J. Grizardt; Resolved, 1st. That we deplore ou-r lss, and bow with submission to our Heavenly Father's will. 2nd. That we remember .with af feetion his gentleness, kindness, faith falness, and constancy to duty while among us. 3rd. That it shall be our purpose to emulate his fidelity to duty and follow his example in all that was good. 4th. That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be given to his fam ily and published in the county pa pers, and spread upon the Quarterly Conference Jouernal. W. I. Herbert. S. J. Cromer. E. Lee Hayes. SA LE 01' PERSONAL PROPERTY. As the executors of the last will and testament of the late S. J. Kin ard, deceased, we will sell at the home place on tihe 11th day of February, 1909, the personal property of whielh the said S. J. Kinard died, seized, and possessed, consisting of household and ~j~hite Toa aREADY-T White Go jCorset Cove SWe have I a choiC a Wa. ILinens and + RECEIVED *S are making. $ prices. - - SMOWI kitchen furniture, one horse, one mule Z colt, one shoat, one cow, corn, fodder, and farming implements. Sale to begin at eleven o'clock. Terms cash. J. C. C. Kinard, Annie E. Kinard, Executors. Jan. 21, 1909. A Night Rider's Raid. The worst night riders are calomal, croton oil or aloes pills. They raid your-.bed to rob you of rest. Not so with Dr. King's New Life Pills. They never distress or inconvenience, but always cleanse the system, eur ing Colds, Headache, Constipation, Malaria, 25c. at W. E. Pelham & Son's, Newberry, S. C. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT As Executor of the estate of Sim eon Miller, deceased, I will make a final settlement of said estate. in the probate court of> Newberry county on February 23, 1909, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and immediately thereafter will apply to said court for letters dismissory as said Executor of Simeon Miller, deceased. J. H. Wise, Executor. FUN! FUN! FUN! Let No Innocent Man Escape AT THE GREAT Mock Court Trial UNDER THE AUSPICES OF BACHELOR MAIDS, -IN THE NEW COURT HOUSE, Friday Evening, Feb. 12th. One of the most respected citi zens will be charged with - - - BREACH OF PROMISE. Regular Court Rules. Startling Developments. Ludicrous Situa tions. Local Hits. An Evening of Refined Fun. - Prices, 25 and 50 cents. Tickets on sale at Newberry Hardware Co.'s Store. Open at 7-30. Court called at 8. Goods1!L ine of : 0-WEAR ds, Gowns, ust added: liotof+ IZed is tings,* Lawns, I THIS DAY.3 uy now as we e specially low 2 BR CO. I sTATEN The Commercial Bank of densed from report to State I ber 27, 1908. RESOUR, Loans........... ....... .... Furniture and fixtures....... . Overdrafts....... ... Cash and due from banks.... LIABILIT Capital stock.................. Profits less expenses taxes paid. . Dividends unpaid . . ......... Cashier's Checks........... Re-discounts.............. Deposits Individual...... ........... Banks............ .. ..... The Commer NEWBERF JNO. X. KINARD, 0. B. M President. Vice-Ps SOME OF OUI To be conservative. To pay four per cent. To calculate interest semi To bond every employee. To be progressive and accc To lend our money to our To treat our patrons court To be liberal and prompt. To secure busmess from al TO BE THE VERY BES TO DO BUSINESS N Our institution is under the s1 examined by the State Bank Exa The Bank of Pr osperit DR. GEO. Y. HUNTER, President. J. F. BROWNE, Cashier. IThe Pirsi Cough I yeu' though not snevere, has a t live memibraaes of the throat Coughs then cime easy all wint si ughtest cold. Cure the first co s et upan inflamnationnthe delic lungs. The best remedy is SYRUP. It at once gets right moves the cause. It is free fror Ia child as oraadult. 25 cents MAYES' DRi WE STOP T. 'PHONi Jones&4 CONTRACT LUMBING, TINNIN( TEAM and HOT| REPAIR WORK i UNDER CROTIA .2.1 College St. lENT. Newberry, S. 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