Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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STAT:3SENT OF NI. 1RAAS. In Regard to the Caning of the Hon Charles Summer in 1S56. In the senate of the United State, on the 19th and 20th of May, Mr. Sum ner, of Massachusetts, delivered e speech in which he reflected injurious ly upon the State of South Carolina and was particularly offensive to Sen ator Butler, who is my relative. I pre ferred to see the published speech, and saw it for the first time on Wednes day morning. aThe objectionable passages are to b( found on the fifth, twenty-ninth an thirtieth pages of Mr. Sumner'i speech, which I ha've marked with E --p en, and are as follows: But befor( entering upon the argument, &c. As soon-=' I had read the speech I felt it my duty to inflict some returi for the insult to my State and relative On Wednesday I took a seat in th( capitol grounds expecting Mr. Sum ner to pass. While gcng down thi lower steps of the capitol I met Mr Edmundson, of Virginia, who is mn personal friend, and asked him t< walk with me to the seat. I then in formed him that it was my purpose tA see Mr. Sumner and that as he migh be accompanied by several of hii friends, I desired him to remain wit] me as a witness and for nothing else I also enjoined upon him on no ac count to interfere. Mr. Sumner di4 not pass by while we were so seated though we remained until half-past 1. o'clock. My colleague, Mr. Keiti joined us a few moments before we re turned to the house, and so did Sena tor Johnson, of Arkansas. Neither on of them were informed of my purpos, during that day. During the night o Wednesday, and about 16 o'clock, I in formed my colleague, Mr. Keitt, an Mr. Orr, of my purpose. The nex morning at 11 o'clock I took my posi tion in the Porter's Lodge to intercep Mr. Sumner. I again waited until hal past 12 o'clock-the hour at whic' both houses of congress meet. Whil in the Porter's Lodge, M,r. Edmundsoi on his way to the capitol, saw me ani came in of his own accord. He ani I went to the house together. Mi Keitt went that morning to Baltimort Being twice disappointed, I deter mined to keep my eye on Mr. Sumnel and knowing that the senate wouli adjourn at an early hour, I went t the senate and stood without the ba until it did adjourn. Mr. Sumner con tinued within the hall, though he di, not all the time retain his seat. H had upon his desk a la.rge number C speecl.es, and was, when not intei rupted, enmployed in franking wit them. Several ladies continued in th hail, some on the floor and some i: the gallery. I waited until the last lady left, an< then approached Mr. Sumner in fron ad said: "Mr. Summer, I have rea, yur last speech with care and a muhimpartiality as is possible unde duty to say that you have libeled m: State and slandered my kinsman, wh< Is aged and absent, and I have coin to punish you for it." And I utterel the word "punish" Mr. Sumner offere< to rise, and when about half .erect struck him a slight blow with th smaller end of my cane. He the: arose full,y. erect and endeavored t< make battle; I was then compelled ti strike him harder than I had intended About the fifth iblow he ceased to re *sist and I moderated my blows. continued to strike Mr. Sumner unti he fell, when I ceased. I did not strik Mr. Sumner after he had fallen. Th cane used by me was an ordinar; walking stick, made of gutta perch; and hollow. I used it because it wa light and elastic, and because I fan cied it would not break. A- The cane had been presented to in by a friend full three months pasi It had a thin gold head and was no loaded or even heavy. Mr. Sumne was never struck with the larger enm of the cane. When Mr. Crittenden too] hold of me, and said something lik "don't kill him," I replied that I hai no wish to injure him severely, bu only to flog him. I went to the senate alone, asket no one to go or to be with me. In deed, no one knew of my purpose t< assail Mr. Sumner in the senate, no: would I have done so had it not be come manifest that he would remaL nthe seat to a very late hour. Tha three gentlemen who alone knew o my purpose were neither present whei the attack was made. Neither Mr Orr nor Mr. Edmundson were presen at any time of the affray to my knowl edge. Mr. Keitt came up when it wa: about half over. I deem it proper to add that the as sault upon Mr. Sumner was not be ~cause of his political principles, bu -because of the insulting language use< in - reference to my State and absen r.elative. P. S. Brooks, House of Reoresentati im. -ell -(/ - Esse Wakr * fort A hardly I Get a Heater, a fortable in your home, nO mai The Perfection gives a str< quickly. Itis always ready for 1 illing-no more trouble than a lai no ppes. no wires, no flues; no s The heat that gives complete sat This year's Perfection is fin"h i -n -m.mentaL yet A=o e.Wiy 61Automatic-lockinge Deakrseverywhmr; o Standard 0 (Incora -i iti tI bi I A Colista Protec A telephone on the Farm al from isolation as well as protectic Mr. S. S. Lee, of Blanch, I of our friends' husband was corn night. During that time no o1 She talked to us all up and dos 2 ready to go to her at a minute's she had a phone, as she would n if Write for,.our free booklet tj telephone on your Farm. Addr< I Farmers Line Dep SOUTHERN BELL T ,& TELEGRAPH ( 163 South Pryor st., A4 [ Sense in Short Sentences. Fools try to convince a woman; 1wise men persuade her. >Dignity is what some people stand > on when they are short. .Some history repeats itself, but your - own private history is apt to be re [ peated by your neighbors. 1The proof of success is the ability to deliver the goods. When the ordinary mran succeeds in accomplishing something worth while he ceases to be* ordinary. SOne kind of a dreamer is the town - man who wants to own a chicken farm. In the days of affluence always thinb of poverty; do not let want come upon you, and make you remember with sorrow the time of plenty. rWine and good dinners make abund ance of friends; but in time of ad versity, not one is to be found. Better to be upright wit hpoverty than depraved with an abundance. In a field of melons do not pull up your shoe; under a plum tree, do not adjust your cap. If your schemes do not succeed, of what use is it to reget their failure?I SWithout ascending the mountain, we can not judge of the height of heaven. If you love your son, give him plen ty of the cudgel; if you hate your son -cram him with dainties. Ages in the Bible. Tommy was a x nturesome lad, but nobody had ever credited him with suf ficient courage to shake his head ir contradiction when the Sunday school - visitor, who wished to show off his knowledge of Biblical history, asserted that Sarah, Abraham's wife, was the ;only woman whose agh was recorded in the Bible. Seeing the disapproving notion,of- the-.:leerhead; in:.the frn1 tial to Comfort ERIFECTAON ith is essential to com s you grow older, it is .ess essential to health. Perfection Smokeless Oil id you keep warm and com tter what the weather without. ag, widespread heat, and gives it ne and burnsnine hours ona single w. It can be carried anywhere; poke, odor or dirt ithe blue eame or pain dee; nick g and durae s can be made. Al pats spreader prevets SMking. wrcteant aueacrof the iI Company >orated) I P~ fords the Farmer's family freedom n in the absence of the men. 4. C., writes: "Some time ago one elled to be off until ten o'clock at 1e was in the house but his wife.~ vn the line, and each family was E notice. She said she was so glad ~ ot feel at all lonely." Lfd see how littde it costs to have a artrn ELEPHON':ir ~OMPANY .~ age is recorded in the Bible." Then Tommy spoke right up. "There are three more that I know of," said he. "Mother, grandmother and Aunt Lucy," said Tommy.--New York Sun.I NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Newberry, S. C., will hold an election on Friday, December 29, 1911, at 7 o'clock p. in., for the following officers: Clerk and Treasurer at a salary of $65.00 a month. -Chief of Police at a salary of $65.00 a mo'nth. F'our Policemen at a salary of $50.00 per month each. One Policeman for the Newberry' Cotton Mill at a salary of $35 per month. One Street Superintendent at a sal-i ary of $50.00 per month. One Lamplighter and Janitor at a salary of $25.00 per month. Two Hose Wagon Drivers at a sa ary of $5 per week each. A City Attorney at a salary of $200 per year, which includes all fees. The Clerk and Treasurer will be re-I quired to give bond for the faithfu l~ performance of his duties in the sum of $5,000. The Chief of Police will be required to give bond for the faithful performnance of his duties in the sum of $1,000, and each Policeman will be 1reqired to give bond for the faithful performance of his duties in the sum of $500. 1 Applications must be filed with the! de Clerk and Treasurer by 7 o'clock p.1 PI M., December 29, 1911. For further information apply to the tv Clerk and Treasurer.m J.YJ..Is&NGFORD, jiO J. --R. SCURRY, Ma,yor. 11 '.fpS e In alettr frm Brnch land W. a., rs. liza beth Ch~apmnsy:" ie Sav.I e r Nie n woan.erfo Cariaved byethfehAma says sufe sufdfrom womatron lye troules nerlgive iear." IThe dotors Toun-c conind toe no o tookd .... new woan Cardquiksaved mlife! All who painsedue fom womanly troulesn help nauet-bidu stegt.osans Toi to eara ife rosave covice hoseh teste you it,e Thae Cardquiklyday! to shomanly weakness and hls noda_te tie weak wmennato hneah lr an< strenth. housadsOo womenhave ound Widu to bea rea lifesaver a TitE REIYCTO!wiC N -oEAS t.eA AL FPRONLPOETY ==" )n Turs2ay, ecemer 2, 191,ua a.m. Iwllsel oth hghs bid On lorwaon, oeember 28,en9,t Ichcos, neThomas grain drill, ..H e tw-hoee-iscplow, -bousehold Years ago m Rose's For would- b popular' the South We made it in I with the result tl the only aged con hadtoday. The Forefatdei year is just as o as that you got la It is 'primitiv tilled, and stored casks until ripe "raw." At all clubs places, or four prepaid, for $4.00 R. M. ROSE C stablished half a century C1 "Ask the Revej iles! Muet Save taxes and feed bills after January 1, to buy you~ have plenty of them ther suit you and your low price you one or a carload. ,We Mr. H. H. Abrams anTd b Enough said. He will be friends call. ummer-WIi -Dr. Woods Hutchinsor most brilliant writers o ys: "richness and freshness of co ~ichness and Pur vigor cf circulation. A good ask y plexion exphatically comes from blood hin; only imitations and poor tonic sat that can be painted, plas- compt id or rubbed on from without. other ook well you must be wvell." If class want the clean, clear complex- labels glowing with the crimson of only t blood, the bright sparkling eye No the happy expression that alcoh< nes from vigorous healthy blood, acid y Buy Six Bottles for $1 Get Your Money Back ii No alcohol or other dangerous< ;ngrediednts i: HIGHEST MARKET JRS FOR RAW FURS A I LO0UISVII.LE, re saw that 6father Corn acome the whiskey of arge quantities, 1at Forefather is 1 whiskey tobe you get 4is Id and mature st year. e method". dis in charred ok -never sold and first -class quarts, express 0., Distillers ATTANOOGA, TENN, tue Officer' ! Mules! by waiting until r mules. We will iand at prices to cotton. Can soil will have with us e knows mules. glad to have his ,StockCo ct Skin i, considered one of the n modern therapeutics, lor are ity of Blood our druggist about Milamn. A purifier and reconstructive standing alone and without tition. If you suspect any preparation of being in its - we ask that you read the .The pure food law protects hose who read the labels. blood remedy should contain l-a false stimulant and uric producer. 5.00, and F not Benefited r habit forming'4 ODES PRICE PAID ND HIDES Writs or price 187 '