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KIND RECEPTION EOS CANDIDATES BARNWELL WE LI OJEES STATE CAMPAIGN l'AHTV. For O.'iicc. Apparently ToiU'iicd hv S??irit, tSeliew I sua 1 Attacks. The "State. Barnwell. July 16.?The meeting of candidates tor State offices :.eld here today was one of the quietest of the c impawn and was a veritable love lea^:. Absence o attacks 011 t.ie personal characters and even 011 the pub^ .. An > * /I irl rt t \1'0 tKn f AO ilL ui taiiuiuaico iiic icatare of practically all speeches. This c ndidtion was due doubtless to the absence of several candidates and to the fact that Barnwell county is the home of three candidates. Tne candidates introduced a few new points in presenting their respective platforms. Each thanked the people of Barnwell county for the kind reception accorded them. Meet in the GrOTe. The meeting was called to order at 11 in "Tho PirHo" a chndv trove in the centre of town, by W. H. Duncan in the absence of R. C. Kirkland, county chairman, on account of sickness. Before the meeting automobiles bearing banners in support of Messrs. Simms, Peeples and Moore, natives of Barnwell county. rcr their respective offices, were driven arqund the town. In front cf the stand in the park was a tabie about 60 feet long, filled with canta Icupes and watermelons ".or the candidates, tbe ore1?? and our visitor.?" with 4 compliments ' f tie Barnwell county voters." Another placard read: "Has a Mo:re-ish taste, Teenies' delight and Sin.ih.i always." Andrew .Jackson Hetnra, candidate for lieutenant ?*ourror, was the first speaker. He was I c.v. ed by William H. I lamer, J. A. Hunter and B. Frank Kelley, candi laies for the same office. Mr. Kelley a" lac it- r r1 Mr. Hunter for votiiiar aenins.! rhr Fnrtripr bill in The general assembly and also for voting against ti?e bill t-bat would reduce ti-e legal rate cf interest in this State to 0 per cent. A. G. Price, candidate for attorney general, did ncr attack his opponent, Thomas H. Peeples, as violently as at prev.ous meetings. Mr. Peeples was absent from the meeting, having been called to Columbia on official business, according to a telegram received and read by the chairman. M. C. Willis, candidate for adjutant general, was well received in the county from which he originally came \Y. W. Moore, candidate for reelection, was greeted wita cheers as he began and ended his speech. Gen. Moore *s a native of "Barnwell county and was presented with t.iree bouquets and a large basket or flowers. A W .Innpt; pnnHirinfp fnr tppIpp- i tion as comptroller general, was ab- j sent because of sickness. .James A. Summersett, his eppo- j nent, said that Mr. Jones was a large j stockholder in a 'bonding comp.iry that issues bonds for State officials. C. L>. Fortner, candidate for railicad commissioner, gave r. 'aistory c*. his private and public life. His defense of the "Fortner bill" was ap y.auueu. t. warn. mens vuics and no nigger," said tlie speaker in cl-sing after having denounced a recent editorial in the Camden Chronicle attacking him. Frank W. Shealy, J. H. Wharton, \Y. I. Witaerspoon and George W. Pairey, candidates for railroad commissioner. fol.owed Mr. i-'ortner in the order named. A recess of an hour was taken at 12:-"jO o'clock in order i r all to partake of t.:e melons and cantaloupes. .siinnis { rges Courtesy. Charles Carroll Simms, candidate for governor, was given the honor o. speaking first as Barnwell is his home town. He announced 'his candidacy and asked for the support f himself as governor and that his fellow candiates be given a respectful hearin?. The :ront of the platform was filled "with bouquets and basketts of flowers for Mr. Simms as he finished iiis sliort speech. Lowndes J. Browning spoke of his Attachment to and work for the Confederate veterans, stating that he believed the 'home 'for veterans was not properly managed, but this was no?, due to any fault of the present administration. The speaker depre cated the "overhead charges" of the institution, w.cich ne said were out proportion to the appropriation for running the 'b me. '1We ail know t'.at we are now on top of a volcano," said Mr. Browning in telling of the large proportion of tenantry in this S*ate. From this stateniep* he developed his plan for [ rural credits, whereby white farmers j < j may own their larms and homes. He ^ j adv* cated *j.ie abolition of the per- I ^ isonal property tax and the substitu- N ftion in lieu of it a tax on incomes M and inheritances. i lo n (J. Clinic scales launched im- ( ! c : mediately into his exposition ov' the j I j, j c :ni)ul?v)ry sc .ool attendance law. : 1 He said riiat lie would not advocate i1 thai a c.iild be taken away from its ic ; parents when that child's presence at j his home is necessary for the susI tenance c< the family. His plan is to j j give e.ery child a chance. He gave a j number of certain instances where it ! a ! jhappened that negroes could write j3 | ana uiai uie wnues liiiicrait;. ? Driven Indoors. f Rain began falling as Mr. Clink! scales concluded and ti:e candidates | and audience repaired to the court ' house. Robert A. Cooper stressed tile im- j jp rtance of the office of governor and E asked that the greatest consideration i be used in voting. i "1 will reconsecrate and rededicate i mvself to the service of the State if I t am elected governor," said Mr. Cooper, who cont;nued his arraignment of the present disregard for la'.v a and the lack of law enforcement. 1 On the matter of education he r pleaded that provision and ediica- * tional facilities be made for the "neglected boy.'' He said that he would do all in his power to improve the agricultural resources as "we are es- ^ sentiallv an agricultural people.' r t Mr. Cooper again warned the people of the coming of the boll weevil and urged that preparations be made to keep the State 'from bankruptcy. John T. Duncan suggested that Dr. r Clinkseales call it "the assistance r school attendance law." He then , c explained the "system." c W. . Irby, Jr., told of his several fights on the floor of the house in fnvrvr r>f 'irir? flp-pirtct oprtflin hi lie Mr. Irby spoke a warning of the ? "cotton mill trust," and pleaded that steps be taken to break it. He advocated that Dhe cottcn mills be required to submit a statement of all a their transactions to the secretary of E the department of agriculture. His n denunciation of the Northern capi- y talists of cotton mills was applauded. He advocated tor the protection of the mill people the appointment of a LUipuiativa He warned the voters against run- a ning good producers from the coun- A try to the town as such a movement decreased the production and increased tae consumption, and was the cause of the large negro tenantry. Applause for Manning. u Rio'.ard I. Manning was warmly ap- j plaudea as he took the stand. | ^ "Among the issues a: this cam- i ^ paign," he said, "are those of good | g roads, law enforcement Confederate p home management, public health and others on which all of the candidates are agreed." He also stated that the i general attitude t . ward law and or[ der was the same with the people as c U'i+> t'la /-.iiicif ovflnntivo T-Iic virilo , * * I u 1 l.'?V V/M AvI xxiu ? n i*V I Q I statement of Statewide law enforce- e | ment. won loud applause, as did his a | stand on the conservative granting ^ or pardons. John B. Adger Mulally was absent because of sickness. John G. Richards recounted his a part in the general assembly in get- c ting money for education in country s districts. His statement that he was b against any and all kinds cf compul- s sory school attendance was applauded F at length. Mr. Richards praised the work o: corn and tomato clubs and other agencies in advancing the cause of I education. He disclaimed all intent of ' stirring up factionalism and ridiculed certain newspapers for inferring that ^ j'he was a "coat-tail swinger." Mr. ' < ? t>r>l n rn t inn in fsivnr Pnlp j H.V, v.. ---- ^ L Blease f:r United States senator was applauded. ^ y i Charles A. Smith asked that his past I life be taken as evidence of his sym| pathy for the masses of the people, i ? j Mr. Smith advocated submitting to I v i the people of the State the question j a o State-wide prhibition and argued!? I . . ? tnat tne present time was ripe for j such a measure. He advocated local i option compulsory sc*h:ol attendance j. | law. Mendel L. Smitn stated tiiat tue i many troubles of the "poor man*' arc ! due to the appeals of demagogues. He strongly advocated' the building of roads, saying that good public highways ii this State would save its peoJ r-. 1 ^ 4~AA AAA ir> the mrromont r?J Pr*f- I ton alone. Mr. Smith spoke eloquently in favor of the State board of health and oth- ? er institutions that 'help the health of , the State. He came out in favor o." | the "full crew" bill which would com- 2 pel railways to man. their traveling b accommodations sufficiently to gaurd fi the public. His stand on the grant- r 1 ing of pardons was applauded vocif, erously. { I I ^ <? <?> <s> <?> ?' $> ; t t r s> <!>! / BARBECUES. <s> ? <5> }> <?> ^ *$> $> <$ ^ ^ ''-?> <$> ^ <$> <$> *> T:;o Rural Improvement association >!' Hunter-DeWalt sciv ol of -Folly >treet district will gi\v a first class ?arbecue at the new school house for 'lie benefit of t .e school July 2\ ampaign clay. Boinest Werts, President. On Wednesday, July 22, I will give . first class barbecue at my residence ; it Werber place, one-half mile from )ld Town. Special attention to ladies i I .nd children. Plenty of amusement i or both old and young. Remember he date and place. L. Clarence Pitts, j I will give a first class barbecue | Friday, July 17, at the cool spring | tear my residence also near St. Phil- j ips church. The public is cordially : nvited. The jolly candidates are also j nvited. Everybody come and enjoy j he day. D. E. Halfacre. j We will serve a first class barbecue j ? j t._ 1 __ o 4 ; it Fomaria ranc r naay, juiy There will be speaking in the foreloon and baseball in the afternoon. Everybody invited. Walter Richardson. The scnool improvemnt association vill give a first class barbecue at Ponaria compaign day, August 11th, for he benefit of the school. Mrs. Jno. C. Aull, President. I will give a first class barbecue at! I ny residence, near the fill on Broad iver, on Saturday, July 18. In adlition to the barbecue there will be " ioat racing and other features. ^ B. M. Suber. I will give a firs: class barbecue august 1", State campaign day. J. M. Counts. ! I We will serve a barbecue at Halfc cre's mill on campaign July 29. ^ Everybody invited. Special arrangements will be made for candidates and B oung people. C. L. Ruff, P G. K. Sligh. v ei We will give a first class barbecue g i: Silverstreet county campaign day, ? u .ugust is, iyi*. J. M. Nichols, W. H. Nichols. a M'e will give a first class barbecue at _ le .residence of Col. D. A. Ruff on 'uesday, August 21. JThere will be ancing.for the young people. The inner will be cooked by Mr. Luke p ease and a good dinner may be ex- a ected. D. B. Ruff, F. A. Gallman. |\\"e will give a first class barbecue ^ ue at Mt. Pleasant Julv 31, county f IE ampaign dav. J. D. H. Kibler, -an ai c xpert bartoecuist, will cook the meat A nd make the hash. Ccld drinks will ^ e served during the day, . p< G. H. Cromer and Sons. m We will give a first class barberue * t Bethel school house, Pomaria, on ounty campaign day, August 11. The ervices of an experienced cook have e een secured and a fine dinner is as- ri ured. A pleasant tima promised, y 'ublic invited. N H. F. Counts, b Caldwell Ruff. fi CHICHESTER S PILLS \ TIIE DIAMOND BRAND. A Ci Ladles! Ask your Druinrlst for A\ {KaM Chl-ches-ter s Diamond Urand^#V\ ' 1*1118 in Rod and (ioid 1 . >5^ boxes, sea!e<l with Blue KiU>on. \/ Take no olher. lSny of yotir * i'J ~ flf l)rujn:lHt. AskforClll.CIIES.TERS H 5 Jf DIAMOND KItAND P1LI.S, f, r A*?* yearsknovnasBcsE.Safest.AlwaysReli.i? ie U r SOLD BY PRUSG1STS f VFRYWHERF Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's c; The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless C hill Tonic is equally valuable as a 0 General Tonic because it contains the rell known tonic properties of QUININE nd IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives ti ut Malaria, Enriches the- Blood and luilds up the Whole System. 50 cents. : p d iidney Trouble?If you ^uff, write to- ^ - . x * _ C day for sample bottle o: ;w nittie s Epsom-Lithia water. The most ei- ^ fective water for curing Rheuma- e tism, Diabetes, Brights disease. A 1 wonderful Uric Crystal solvent and n Acid Eliminator. Heals the weak S: Kidneys Readily. Write at once a Whittle Springs Co., Whittle e Springs, E. Tenn. t] . ' P tl rw* 1 -wur. J f ; leacner ?? amru, i For Broad River school district No. ti 4. One that can teach the usual t< ranches in rural schools. Must have s rst gradr teacher certificate and well w ecommended; seven months school. 10 B. M. Suber, J. L. Crooks. j ir Secretary Chairman of Board. IMOMni ^ ? I, The peace of mi upper li over A fair amount a good remedy: TODAY to save and deDOsit it ii will draw com] get it when you $1 01 The New 4 785 1914 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON South Carolina's Oldest College \ | 130: h Year begins September 25th En ranee examinations at all the ' ounty seats on Friday, July 3rd, at j a. m. i . . ,.i Full four year courses lead to trne { !. A. and B. S. degrees. A two-year j re-medical course is given. A free tuition scholarship is assign. j d each countty of the State. Spacious buildings and athle:i'; rounds, well equipped laboratories, j nexcelled library facilities. Expenses reasonable. For terms j nd catalogue, address HARRISOX RANDOLPH, President | WANTED TEACHER I For Vaughnville scinool. Salary $45 1 er month. Term eight months. Send j pplication to L. H. Senzi, J. 0. Johnson, Chappells, S. C. low To Give Quinine To Children. EBRILINH is the trade-mark name given to an aproved Quini ne It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleasit to take and does not disturb the stomach, hildren take it and never know it is Quinine, lso especially adapted to adults who cannot ike ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor tuse nervousness nor ringing: in the head. Try i the next time you need Quinine for any *?*r5se. Ask for 2-ounce original package. __jje ime FEBRILIXE is blown in bottle. 25 c /vr.w/1** a 1.1 n ITTIAY TV A'VP 1 I.T. VIII ft ur LLtniu.i 1.1 v .iii.iuu DISTRICT >0. 16. Whereas, one-third of the resident lectors and a like proportion of the ssident freeholders of the age of 21 eas, of O'Xeall school district o. 1G, of the county of Xewerry, State of South Carolina, have led a petition with the county board f education Cf Newberry county, j outh Carolina, petitioning and re- ; nesting that an election be held in ; I lid school district on the question of ?vving a special annual tax of two . i lille to be collected on the property i >cated in fine said school district. Xow, therefore, the undersigned, omposing the county b:ard of c-duation for Newberry county, South arolina, do hereby order the board f trustees of the O'Neall school istrict No. 16, to hold an elec- j .011 on the said question of levying a ' ivo mill tax to be collected 011 the roperty located in the said school istrict which said election shall ue flrl at O'Neall school house, in , aid school district No. 16, on Fri- j ay, July 24, 1914, at which said i lection the polls shall be opened at a. m. and closed at 4 p. m. The lembers of the board of trustees of aid school district shall act as mangers of said election. Only such lectors as reside in said school disrict and return real or personal roperty for taxation, and who exhibit leir tax receipts and registration cer:ficates as required in general elec!ons shall be allowed to vote. Elects favoring the levying of such tax hall cast a ballot containing the' ord "Yes" written or printed there-J n, and each elector opposed to levy- j ig such tax shall cast a ballot con- | lining t>.e word ''.W* written or i escrip best prescription ind, an erect can p and "feeling go , is a Bank Ac:o to one's credit in a Si for worry and unhapp i a portion of your sah 1 our Savings Departi sound interest, and v want it. >ENS AN ACCO rberry Savin) Newberry, S. C. V POPULAR I have iust received a right Books to sell at 5< At the Foot of the Rain Hur, Beverly of Gransta For, Brewster's Millio Wheel, Girl of the Limb< Heart and Mask,. Her [Home of Bondage, Hi Pritchard's Wedding Ti reer, Music Master, ' Land, Old Chester Tale Opening a Chestnut ] Happened to Mary, Wil the Pass, Buttered Side Cumberland, and mai glad to have you call ar Put your votes in for It's onlv two weeks bef< BETTER GOODS FO Mayes' Bv"r' The House of a T printed thereon. | ti< Given under our hands and seal on j tn T"iv a urn ! pr ? J UiJ J v. ? - . Geo. D. Brown, ' tr S. J. Derrick, at J. S. Wheeler, sa County Board of Education for New- da berry County, S. C. 7 m >OTICE OF ELECTION IX MOMI- sa CELLO DISTRICT >0. 17. . g Whereas. one-third of the resident j el elctors and a like proportion of the i tr resident freeholders of the age of 21 Pr years, of Monticello school dis- ^ trict Xo. 17, of the county of New- tlj berry 3*a:e of South Carolina, have tl( filed a petition with the county Board t0 C Vl of Education of Newberry County, South Carolina, petitioning and requesting ;hac an election b held in said ar school district on the question of levy- 3U ing a special annual tax of two mills in to be collected on :he property located ed in the said school district. Now, therefore, the undersigned Jl] composing the County Board o-f Education for Newberry County, South Carolina, do hereby order :he Board of trustees of the Monticello school Cc district Xo. 17, to hold an elec4 * tion 4 fnr M. A riage, a tiff od" all ' 1 unt WE BANK is iness. BEGIN iry or income, nent, where it fhere you can / UNT ffsftank, ^ NOVELS!1' I , shipment of copy0 cents, as follows: J bow, Barabbys, Ben irk, Bought and Paid ns, Butterfly on the jriost, Heart Throbs, itage of the Desert, 1 s Hour, Jewel, Miss ip, Mrs. Crews' Ca'Nedra," No Man's J s. Old Lady No. 32, jfl Burr, Option, What ;hin the Law, Over Down, Call of the H ly others. Will be a id look them over. I the School Library. 3re it closes. R SAME MONEY fl[ ?d Store] housand Things \ )n on the said question of levying ro mill tax to be collected on the ^ 1 operty located in the said school dis ict, which said election shall be held Monticelio school house, in I id school district *'o. 17, on Friiy. July 24, 1914, at wiich said | eo:ion the polls shall be opened at ? a. m, and closed at 4 p. m.. embers of the board of trustees T"*' id school district shall ac: as mana irs of said election. Only such fetors as reside in said school disict and return real or personal openry for taxation, and who exhibit eir tax receipts ana registration cericates as required in general elec)ns shall be allowed to vote. Elec- I rs favoring the levying of such <ttax all cast a ball'ot containing ,the ; 3rd "Yes" written or printed therec??r-H id each elector opposed to levying S ch tax shall cast a ballot contain- C rhp "wnrd "No" written or print o " ? ? . thereon. '!{' Given under our cania and seal on ' ilv 6th, 1914. ! Geo. D. Brown, ::||l S. J. Derrick, JjV, J. S. Wheeler, ||| Hinty Board of Education for New- v ^i berry County, S. C. ?