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Cha We are compelled I ur condition five times Experience< n return o ur Bank posit Gu nty, nam The C. MATTHEWS, Pr ED. BYNUM TRIED. iven Ten Years For Shooting the Sheriff of Lexington.-A Speedy Trial. Lexington, June 18.-Breaking all vious records for this county, Ed. ynum was brought from the State nitentiary this morning, arraigned efore Judge Aldrich, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve ten years at hard lab..r in the State peniten tiary and was back ready to begin his sentence all within three hours. At twenty minutes after15 o'elock tlis morning. Sheriff P. H. Corley. Mr. Sam P. Roof, Mr. C. E. Leaphart and The News and Courier corres pondent left for Columbia in Mr. Roof's handsome automobile. The party went to the governor's mansion secured the necessary papers and drove back to the penitentiary. Af ter waiting about thirty minutes, dur ing which time Bynum was taking off his stripes to don the same old clothes which he wore when he was admitted a few weeks ago the return trip was egun at S o'clock, and at 9:15 the ear drove up to the court house door. Bynum was taken directly to the court room up stairs and was locked in one of the jury roms and closely guarded by Sheriff C.qrley himself until Judge Aldrich finished his harge to the jury in the Darby case. By this time the news began to spread that Bynum was to be tried, and the house began to fill up. By num was brought into the room by Sheriff Corley and arraigned. The indictment was read to him and the usual question, "Arne you guilty or not guilty?'' was askeo' In a low, but distinct, tone, the prisoner re plied, "Guilty, and I ask for mercey.'' About one 'hundred people were seated in' different parts of the court room, and when Judge Aldrich began his lecture to the would-be slayer of Lexington's popular sheriff one could have almost heard a pin fall in any part of the room so anxious were the spetators to catch every word that fell from the judge's lips. After commanding the prisoner to stand iup the court said: "It is charged that you violated the law and a warrant was issued for vur arrest in order that you should e brought to answer for your crime. That warrant was placed in the hands of the high sheriff of Lexington coun tv to serve and when he went to plen you under arrest you, instead of submitting eivilly to the arret a's a good citizen. or even a bad citizen. should do. you resisted that ofBecer. ou refused to respect his authority. -you put yourself in open insurrection and rebilion against the law of your State. and being further instigated by 'the devil you sought to take the life of the high she'fif of Lexington coun v by shooting im with a double-bar relied shotgun at a short distance. If there is anything you have left un done to show that you are a bad man and an unworthy citizen. I cannot imagine very well what it is. and when men act as you have acted the law. mercifully to thiem. provides a place where they will be separated from the body of people .whom they have contaminated, and whom they have endangered and put them where they will be ;afe from doing harm Iand where it is hoped they will refleet and meditate and by the grace of God repent. so that when the period for which they have been imprisoned has expired and they return to their homes they will be better men. "As bad as you have acted. and as unlawful as you have shown your self to be. there is a ray of encourage ment that you may profit by your punishment in the fact that you have pleaded guilty and have not put the county to the expense of trymg~ you. and have not added to the other erimes the high crime of er*jury. which. unfortunately. is oo common with your race. he county 6f Lexington is to be con atulated that this case terminates Si dnos according to the orderly rtered I >y law to swear to and each year. W e are t! I National Ban] ing business we offer y Oly, plenty of our own n Natio esident. inethods of the law, and that the goo name of Lexington county and th hands of her sons have not bee: stained with blood guiltiness, whic: might have been the case if you has fallen into the 'hands of your captor shortly after your crime was commit ttd. It is a credit to the people o Lexington county that they have a lowed the law to take its course, ani that they are now able to see that i they will trust the State its laws wil be upheld. "The sentence of the law as prc nounced by the court is that you, Ec Bynum. be imprisoned in the Stat penitentiary at hard labor for a pei iod of ten years." Bvnum never raised his head th entire time the judge was talking. H was frightened and seemed to bc perfect dread of danger. As soon a the necessary papers were arrange Bynum was taken back to the peni tentiary in the same automobile tha brought him over with the same part; in charg, with the exception of Th News and Courier correspondent. When the trip from Columbia wa begun Bynum broke down and for while refused to have anything to sa. Later, however, when he was assurei by the sheriff that he would see t, it that he was not harmed, he bright ened up and talked freely about hi rime. He would often repeat, ''Got knows, Mr Henry, I did not mean t< shoot yeu. I did not know what: was doiug. I knowed I never dont nothing, and I was scared nearly t< death.'' He added, ''You have beei the best white man to me in Lexing ton-you kept me from going to jai list year, and you wpaned me money God knows I didn't mean to shoo you.'' Bynum went over the same tal that has been published about th naifrow escape he made from th< rowd that were hunting him for thre, days after the crime was committed He said that he would dip turpen tine out of the boxes and put on th bottom of his feet to keep the dog from trailing him. That the law has been allowed t take its cou':se meets the approval o the people generally, and there wa no demonstration at the trial. Th trip to and from Columbia wgs un eventful. except for the passing o buggies and wagons. At one time th party had to wait for ten minutes o1 some road workers, who were filling il an excavation across the road. 'SILVER SERVICE DESIGN. New York Firm to Prepare Gift fo: The South Carolina. Columbia. June 17.-The commis sion in charge of the selection of th silver ,service for the battle shi] South Carolina decided today t award to G9rham & Co., of New York~ represented by Gilreath-Durham comn pany, of Greenville, the constructio: of the designs. The service will cos $5,000, the amount appropriated, an< with the exception of a few mino: changes the designs as originall; planned by the commission will b carried out. The drawings submitted were ex ceedingly tasteful. There is a desig2 showing the battle of King's Moun tan, another showing the receptio: v (Gen. Marion to the British ofti eers, when. it is handed down, th, dinner consisted of boiled potatoes another showing Jasper replacing ths attle flag, and other historica scenes. On the large punch bgwl are the historical words of Pinckney 'Millions for defence, but not on, cnt for tribute.'' Throughout the scene the seal o the State, the Palmetto tree, and var ios symbrls and scenes are repro duced. The company receiving the awar< was represented here by Mr. E. 3 Dinee. of New York. and D. C. D)ur ham. of Greenville. Other firms, wh< had represent atives present were Ja-:. Alen & Co.. of Charleston ha. F. Sez of Columbia; ani No. 14 >y the No puolish statements of rioroughly examined by k Examiners ou the very best form of -oney in the business. nal Ba R. D. SMITH, I Thomas & Brother, of Charleston. e The following statement as to the i service was given out by the commis i sion: I The "South Carolina." is expected s to go in commission in December, and - this service is to be ready to be pre fe sented to the battle ship about the middle of January, and the said ser I vice is to consist of the following f pieces: One punch bowl and ladle; 24 1 punch cups and plateau; 1 centre piece and plateau; 1 water set, four pieces; 1 tea set and kettle and wait . er: 2 fruit dishes; 2 meat platters; e 1 fish dish; 2 salad bowls, with forks and spoons; 2 bon bon dishes; 2 com potiers, large; 2. small; 2 vegetable (dishes: 2 entree dishes: 1 humidor. e When the battle ship " South Car l;na'' enters Charleston harbor she will be conceded Uncle Sam's 1 best." t GO-FLY keeps flies off Horses and cattle. 25c. and 50c. At all drug e stores. 6-4-8t. BIDS INVITED FOR SCHOOL BONDS. Sealed bids will be received for an issue of forty thousand dollars of bonds of the Newberry School Dis Strict of Newberry, S. C., to run for tv tears at a rate of interest not to Sexe'eed five per cent per annum, to be1 issued under an act of the General Assembly of the State of South Caro lina entitled, "An Act Relating to the Newberry Sehool District'' Ap-' proved February 27th., 1909. Bid ders will state in their pro Spositions the rate or rates of intereecst as gell as the price at which they will take these bonds. including accrued interest. from May 1, 1909, also the denomina tion of the bonds desired. Bids must~ be filed with F. N. Martin, chairman, Newberry, S. C., on or before the 25th -day of June, 1909. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. F. N. Martin, Chairman. J. M. Davis, Secretary. %Newberry, S. C., June 4, 1909. I BLUE RIDGE SCHEDULES.1 1' Eastbound. .F :8 leaves A mlerwn~' At1. 'i.. for connectiou at Belton 'mrn 1 outhern for Greenviile. -Belton w'ith Soztiorn R f' No. 2). leaves Amieron' a t 2.24I - >. mn., fo.r connections ait Behaor with ~ Southern Railway for Greenville. SNo. S. daily except Sundar. frorr Knih:olla :irrives Anderson (.24 p. n., with connections at Seneca tJ) u eithern Raiilway from pouint'. southi tNo. 10, fr''m Waihalla, leaives Anr n at -4 ~>7 p. mn.. for em:.ti-lo,js* R 1eton with Southern Railwar f-~ .rnville anid Cllumia. Westbound. No. 17, arrives at Anderson - .. m .,. from Relton with mee-*e 1 rom Greenville. -No. 9. arrives at Anderso~ et 1'-'4 .rm.. from Belton with connormi-n'1 -romn Greenville and Coinmhi.1. G;o o Walhalla.1 No. 19, arrives at Anderson at 3.40 .. in., from Belton with connections rom Greenville. No\.~ 1L, arrives at Anderson ai 6.29 p. in., from Belton with con nections from Greenville and Colum bia. Goes to Walhalla. No. 7, daily except Sunday, leaves Anderson at 9.20 a. in., for Walhalla, with connections at Seneca for local Nos. 17, 18. 19, and 20 are mixed -e-en. between Anderson anid Belton. Nos. 7 and 8 are local freight rains, carrying passengers. between \ nderson and Walhalla aind betwe"n, MaVlhala an2? Andersor $44. ationa1 This entire Safety Ft cent. In placing an ac consideration. Then y to care for your legitim our ability, we have rec This immense amount legitimate and deser"e willingness, we refer yc n of Cashier. Scholarship and ,Entrance Examinations. Clemson Agricultural College. At the County Court-House on Friday, [uly 2nd, at 9 A. M., the Scholarship and Entrance Examinations to Clemson Agri :ultural College will be held under the lirection of the County Board of Edu :ation. Applicants must be at least 16 years of ige and must be prepared to enter the Freshman Class. There are no scholar ;hips in the Preparatory Class. This :1ass iq only oren to a li n :dumber of bovi w%ho cannot reach higvh schools and xhen- scboci faciities .-e porr. S.:holar I*hip.- l ow r' oo -- eTaition. rhe : n of Cklnson .Agriuitural C_ollegeni. inS p. ,19 . Apply to 1' e unty e(.:tendent of Education alLt r 2n. 2: i, ; ,needed in ormation co:,, -r .ing . Scholarship Examinations For catalogs, further iin!m-:nation and :ards upon which to make application for ntrance to the College, address P. H. MELL, President, Clenson College, S. C. 118 a Great StorY! 'o the man who" w: t ,be-com fortable this sr.mmer: PANAMA HATS, 3TRAW H ATS, KNEE LENGTH UNDERWEAR FULL LENGTH SUMMER UN DERVWEAR. NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, [4W COLLARS, SUMMER HOSIE9RY, SUMMER NkCKWXEAR. BELTS, ETC. "Get Bu-c'' now with purchas ng those n. wv furnishings hete and :ou- 11 find that the hotte-t days of :his summ .r will have no terrors :or you. EWART-ERRY CO! 1785 1909 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 125th Year Begins Oetober 1st. Entrance examination will be >ld at the new Court House on F~riday, July 2, at 9a.fm. Ail car lidates for admission can compete a October for vacant Boyce schol trships, wni. h pay $roo a year. -)ne free tuition schola- ship to each. ounty of South Carolina. Board~ Lnd furnished room in Dormitory, ;12 Tuition, $40. For catalogne Lddress HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. NOTICE. All executors, administrators, and I ther fiducaries are urged to make an ual return, upon oath, of the receipts .nd expenditures of such estat-e the >receding calender year before the irst day of July as required by law. Frank M. Schumpert, J'. P. N. C. May 5th, 1909. f&t-tf. jovern mi md must be lost before a :ount with a Bank safet: ou should investigate as ate wants and its willingi -ources of over HALF I of money enables us to d wants of this entire co >u to any of our custome NewbE H. T. CANNC SOME ONE C "NOW'S TI WE . 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