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r - ORGANIZATION THE WATCHWORD Charleston American. i The political campaign in South Calorina is young, but not previous. It L will be fully six months before it is; in full swing, but the issues are now J as clear cut as they will be six months | hence. There can be no doubt about it thai; the old Palmetto State is wide awa^e Albert?Pomaria?Pickens, these I three names will go down in history. I Future generations will call them Bk with pride. They will point to these ^ places as the strongholds of demoe-! 8 racy, where the first vigorous blows ! were struck for the redemption of tne R Stete. j K Saturday's mass meeting of demo-j 8 erats at Pickens was nothing short. r of remarkable. Apparently there l were no dissenting voices on the Is-1 sues, that mean so much for our peo- j pie. All the speakers were highly, patriotic, as South Carolinians will | ever be. There was none who is notj wiling to sacrifice life and substance i u"Aimfiir T5itf tVio notinri.TCtriP ! IU1 Ills WUI'U'; . UUL vuv uwuwu ' .M.V | propaganda for blind subservience ro Jfee dictates of any one man, the agl- j v tation for the relinquishment of the' *>?wer of Congress, the methods of ^rightfulness employed against free epeeen arid a free press?all these received a severe check in Pickeas,, ftte.te of South Carolina. The "Spirit f *76," tht unconquerable spirit of t*depe*dence, can nerer die 1b Ike; Palmetto State, of this we are new very sure. t The words of Congressman Fred H. 1 ?eminick were the words of Souta #arelina manhood. And who is there ?! ?"* 1o?i? wVin ? truth* I ICAa wuguuui VUC lauu nuv ? f*flly assert that they ^were anything 1 but truly democratic and highly patriotic? ;?' ? "I hare been accused being I against the administration," said j i ngressman Dominick, "but the j f rtf 'h* Stat a* and fte# i I "" f aemfcera of Congress get their commissions alike from the people." Me explained why he voted against; Ike war, and his explanation canny:, fail to carry conviction to the heart*? f any red-blooded American that, f karing arrived at the conclusion lie i did, it was not only his right but his ^ , ?acred duty to vote in accordance t A with his conscience. Of course he was J M vigorously applauded when he said i 9 that a man who went to congress to * Tote simply as he was told by the President, had no business in Wasn-; ington. And he had the manhood to | come out boldly with the statement; that southern ideas of democracy are ! at variance with, the democratic I<3ea3' published as coming from the War j Department to the effect that in a war! for democracy there should be no ra | cial distinctions. And best of all he met the now un-' iversal clamor for a statement of this country's war aims, by endorsing til's demand of the people unequivocally: > r '! ; "I 1 <Lk r I office tall I ' ; That's the se | man's success in t; f phone. T T 1 ne pictures . with the man with 4 f . x JHe "sees" his L i phone. j i j And he talks I \] carefulness ana cor ? esy, because he kn on his voice and n k I L ( The practice o B j p man you are talkir H \ way towards makii | conversations pleas J V profitable. SOUTHERN BELL T AND TELEGRAPH "What these concrete vvar aims are," ! he said, "I must confess that the pey-. 1 pie do not clearly know, but they' should be stated, so that the way cojia be cleared at least for a conference and a basis for peace terms." He declared that any man who would write or say that it is disloyal or cowardly to ask fair questions li*w; that k either a knave or a fool. Ana j he quoted Wilson's former statement j to the effect: "Let each of the warring nations j i say what thev want and what will sar.-l i isfy {hem. and let them see if theyi can't get together and stop this mis-1 erable massacre ck men and wealth.* v i Along these lines former Governor Cole L. Blease also spoke with his accustomed vigor. Thousands of democrats proved in the hand primary that they are in fullest accord with j himt He discouraged any figlit on tne draft law, stating that it ought to be obeyed to the letter, and that it is better to give one's life in obeying the < law than start a legal fight to defeat' what he does not think can be legally ? defeated. Hence he has refnsd many! offers for a legal fight against it. But his hand primary refuted the statement, as far as a large part ef the real democracy of South Carolina ?s ooncerned, that "my people clamors for war." Being in it, however, ae stands as ready to do his hit as aty man in the Stste. But he is a demc orat and naturally not in lave with autocracy. Had his offer ,t? raise v third regiment, aot been haughtily rejected, we would never hare fceea eonfroated with the prohlent of encamping negro and white troops together im South Carolina. He prove* how the money of the taxpayers is being squandered by the -present state administration, how they are paying th' whiskey constabulary'h bills in bawdy houses, and were left without money to prepare acamp for our brave soldiers: and and came to the conclusion that "the administration of Scott and Moses never saw anything like it." He 9trnck the keynote by statins how the State cm get rid of the gang K/V>O ?1C1A Ulitl dUiUUI dlIV<au j ruics, i/cvauot wjv free ballot has become a farce and a delusion by stating: "You must organize, I tell you, an begin to organize now, if you are to secure and maintain your rights. Yoj may vote from now until the end of 4-irv.^v ond rvila n.n m o 1 Ci T*i f i Q C nf ! tiuic, ciuu. u jj v *. ?^ww^ as high as the Alps, but it won't (!o you any good unless you have a fair count and an honest declaration or ,the result. And you can never secure this until you go to the club meetings in April, and to your county conventions in May, and take over the j election machinery and place it where j it will register the will of the major-! ity of the voters of South Carolina, j ana not or a minority. les, ia*.e n ? out of the hands of the election thiev-1 i i . I ^ 11111 I lib %JSl 1 am in his o . i f J ) ting to mm "N cret of one business liking over the tele himself face to face whom he is talking. man over the tele to him with added isideration and courtows that all depends lanner of talking. f trying to "see" the lg with goes a long ig all your telephone sant and more of them I Ef CPHONE CoitIPANY 7->. es and place it in the hands of honest } m<-n." This inded must be the task of the people, and it will be made harder j than ever. The coat tail sw.nginwi sinister endeavors of newly created j little officials and nasty politicians I are alrady seen in mud slinging atj all patriotic utterances and in aj campaign of frightfulnes>, intimidaton and misrepresenation. However, the first call for the re- j demption of the State has now fulfvn hcvor> crmnr?f>d nnri the independent spirit of South Carolina's manhood J can never be frightened away rro--? [ the ideal task to maxe South Carolina! again safe for democracy. CROMER DENOUNCES I'XPATRIOTIC AGITATORS j Meeting Adopt? Resolutions Bespeakiny Loyalty to Country and Confidence in Speaker The State. j St. Matthews, Aug. 25,?The cam-; paign of education on the war situa-j tion began here last night with Dr! George B. Cromer of Newberry as the j speaker. A crowded Mouse greeted Dr p.mmr and he held his audience j in rapt attention for as hoar. Many! expressed the wish that he could hare' spoken longer. The frequent applause < which interrupted the speaker attest- j e<?. the sympathy of the audience.) While Dr. Cromer always carries with1 - ?* - j ?^ j ?<,?. ! fiim nne aopiomauy ?uu punoucu manners, be does not wear gloves when he goes out after a subject that deserves to be handled with a .pitehfork j and he had the instrument with him last night. Without the use of harsh words, he spoke words that cut to till root of the question and be did aot| speak by inuendo, but called things j. by their proper names. Dr. Cromer relieved the audience of! any doubt as to what his ultimate' motives were iby announcing in the beginning that his speeches were not for the purpose of getting votes and that he was seeking no office. His review of the events which led to the war and of the various stages of the conflict and the relations of the United States to the war was perfect in detail. His statement of the course of President Wilson in all his relations with the warring nations and of his 5innnrjhlo offnrts tn kPPn US Out Of tile war was refreshing and without omis % sion. His defense of the course of the administration was masterly. His ar- ] raignment of those who are opposing the conscript law and thereby dM-i Vi/in Kfftnincr +V>a er\1r1inve infrn fTl<>. ll^CLl LClIUlt, HiV/ owxuivi k> vw*<v\? army was unequivocal. He shower! that the agitator who was putting tiiej poison of sedition into the mind of: the brave but unlettered soldier was smart enough perhaps to escape punishment for his sin. but the unsuspecting and trusting victim wno courageously and erroneously follow-! ed his advice was the victim. The contrast?as to how the mothers of t*:? 60's sent their boys to the front with! a kis> and bade them Godspeed, and as to how so many parents were no;? hunting for a shield behind which their boys should hide was vividly drawn. Dr. Cromer spoke yesterday morn-| ing to a large audience at Cameron, j and as a testimonial of the enthusiasm with which his speech was receive-1, many of the Cameron people came to C? 4- "VT?* + + 1-* 4* 1 nrlt f + s\ 1"* T rr> ui. .viacuic" a :a>t 1115111 LU 11 \z-ci 1 uu^ again. In the audience were men. | women and children from tne rar- j thcrest points of the county. At the conclusion of the address, a j resolution expressing thanks to Dr. I Cromer for his address, approving n:s! patriotism and his utterances, and <le-; r.lnvir>(T flin ^trvorlfn -f o n rJ n n n 11a 11 f! o/T V..-1 d illf) til' ' I' CVliU UHVJUU****V?.* support c" the administration in it3 policy and conduct of iVie war wasj ad.pted by o rising vote. The meeting was opened the: sine:'"*"'; of the doxolofry. led r- thei ' J Rev Daniel Tverson. and a by Hev f1. P. Kirby. and tit. the r-~nclvM^n of the address a prayer of dismissal was made by Mr. Tverson. DON'T RISK NEGLECT. 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It hat prown to 26 inches I )/.njr and ia very thick, soft and silky and ] can I r^w fix rny bair any way I want to. Itis the best hair grower in the worM, LAURA BASKS. Don't be fooled all your life by using I ICIUUIV jarvs; ^IC^UJUUU nuiLU WiailUS to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself ty using it. Kinky hair cannot be made straight. You H must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO POMAIDI I is allair Grow c-r which fec.J -he^calp ; and roots of the hair and manes kinky 1 nappy hair grow long, soft and silky, j It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on i receipt of stamps or coin. | AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE g Write for Particulars I EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, CA. D KHBBWWTWiSrcoprmoafco >?TICE OF JURY DRAWING Notice is Hereby gnren that we th< undersigned Jury Commissioners foi Newberry County, S. C., will at till office of the Clerk of Court for Newberry County, at Nine O'clock a. Augwrt 81st, 1$17, openly and publicly draw tie names of thirty-six (36. men, wh? shall serve as Petit Juror* at the Court ef Cemmii Pleas, whicl will convene at Newberry Court House, September !7th. 1917, and will comtiaut f?r ?ae week. S. B. Malfacre, C. C. Sehumpert, Jno. G. G?ggaas, Jury Coflam"si?*erg for Newbern 6euaty, S. 5. August, 2ltfc, 1M7. Will Keep You We^ garH^uif^ n uianggi 11 Liver fi ffljgjfgS^ Regulator-3 will put you in j U ^ good shape. It j [{ ia a puTeljr ij Q vegetable preparation, non-alcoholic and acts pleasantly and effectively. Concord, K. H., Jan. 17, 191? K I was sick six months last year and the Doctor Ij told mo to go to Florida. I got some Granger Jl Liver. Regulator in Florida and it did me good. I brought four boxes home with me aod bow I H am feeling a great deal better. I (Signed) R. J. F.owland * I II Sold by all drusrgrists?25c a box jj Granger Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tetrn. j FLAT TO LET I will let contract to build flat a Strothers Ferry on Broad River Sep tember 8, 1917, at 10 o'clock, A. M Sealed bids solicited. Bids may b handed to either member of the Boar; or its Clerk. Bids will be opened a my office. Any information may b had bv applying at mp office. Rign. reserved to reject any and all bids. J. C. Sample, County Supervisor. Insert August 23 and 30th. -jii.i " BIDS INVITED r>:,r- inrrito/l frvr thp ffillowin cli C iiirnvu ----- ..? supplies. 360 bushels of corn. 3b'0 bushels of feed oats. 2 tons of mixed feed. 1T> tons of No. 1 hay. 1340 pounds of fat backs. 100 pounds of rib bacon. 200 pounds of salt. 1 dozen 3 cent black peppors. 1 case rough rider baking powder: 1 case cooking soda. 120 bushels of meal. 320 gallons of syrup. 6 barrels first patent flour. 10? rorrds "Brown Mule chewing tc T ? uauuu. 12 pounds of coffee. 100 pounck of sugir. 40 pairs of bro^nn shoes. 4 cases of salmon. 4 cases tripe. oi> pairs of sor-ks. 100 pounds of stevr beef. 50 pounds of steak. 24 bushels of cow peas. 10 kegs of forty penny nails. Bids for the above will be receive as a whole. Also separate bid for 50,000 feet c good oak or pine bridge lumber. Sealed bids for the above to b handed to either one of the under signd or any member of the board o: or before September 5, 1917, 10 a. m. a which time bids will be opened an: contract awarded. Right reserved I reject any or ail oias. T. C. Sample, Supervisor H. C. Holloway, Clefk 8-23-31-9-4 0 ^ snnreRLAXD COLLEGF FOE TFOME? Offer? These Snperior Advantages An ample and capable faculty. Genuine interest in the individua student. Moden? &uildin?e splendidly equip ped. Ideal loeat-ioa. "Suauaerland'' i r healthful as well as beautiful for situation. Fine air and pure water?all th? (c .Klitioiis conducive to good health A Christian atmosphere and posi live Christian teaching. , Moderate terms in order to piace tnese advantages within the reach o;; __ us many as possiuie. Next session uegin September 20th.: Catalogue furnished on application.! Inquiries should be addressed to KEY. P. E. MONROE, President. Leesville. S. C. HiDS INVITED FOR HOSE-110>T CEMTERY ENCLOSURE Bids are requested for furnishingj and receting One Thousand and Thre? I ? ! ieei 01 granue wan ana aise same number of feet of Iron Fence. 3epa-: rate bids are requested for wall and fence, or full information apply F. X. Martin, Scretary Enclosure Committee of Rosemont Cemetery Association. \OTICE OF ELECTION OF GARMA NT SCHOOL jOISRICT SO. 27. Whereas, one-third of the resident ? electors a:ad a like proportion of the [ resident freeholders of the age of * twenty-one years, in Garmany School ' District No. 22, of the County of Newberry, State of South Carolina, have t filed a petition with the County- Boarc . of Education of Newbtrry County. I State or soutn uaronna, peiuioning | and requesting that an election he 5 held ii said school district oh the I We Do It Right When you need repai car try our Repair D< ly find the trouble ani - our statement. Mr. charge of this departi Satisfaction. Our bi ice. Trv us. I J. D. QUA! Prosperil: i I Ground Limesto Your Ferl We have been made over this section for a Li: ormnriH anr? t.Viisi m ~ I illlViJf gl. VMfU MU.1U j I It releases the potash am 21 corrects the acidity and [ '' I makes the soil very muc makes it easy to get an || corn and grain by putting H AV% ? B CUIIUIllUII, Order EarlyI Anderson PI I n;? ru Andersc W. F. FARM gragssa* g HB ... )-1 j ?rr/? -? -.?-'-JgM?aBMWBLfl ! ! HIHilil III r' I . . jN") j An Ambition ai / I' 'J'HE needs of the South arc f ' ~*5 :6c Soqt'agra Railway: the fro f J rf/e apbeiiiiae of lie other. ^ 1 TSt Scjsrf>^m Railway asks no ^3 i f i | ?o?tded 1? others. 1 j Vl ' i The rrahation of the Swlhem Ra . V I xnhj of interest that ii bora of co-op< f ' mUroaJs; to see perfected that fair ; > J araj ->f lauroada widch inritc* the I ittnrft; la realize that liberality of I \^/' 3> obtain the atVfinnnal capital acrdcd ! J raiari^rd facfeies incident to the da C i jcrrkc; and. ?joDj? - ! V To aire ?1 aicbe ia the body pd f ocber rrrax i&Aotnea. nriih oo store, ^ I r.f UJ aai oq sai opportsaiccs. f ^The Southern Ser 3 >4 Southern *Ra f . question of repealing special :a.x cf ! two (21 mills on the dollar on aH ^ I taxable property within tne I school district. Now. therefore, we the undersIgaedL ! composing the County Board of Education for Newberry County, State o? South Carolina, do hereby order tbe Iloarri of School Trustees of the Garmany school district Xo. 27, to hold aa election on the said question of repealing special tax of two (2) mills on the .j ~ 11 41 i. ? I...,, j uuiiar uu lae pruyenj lucateu iu >aiu. School District, which said election shall be held at the Garmany school house, in said School District, No. 27,. on Thursday , the 6th day of Sept.. 1917. at which said election the polls shall be opened at 7 a. m. and clos3l at 4 p. m. ; The members of the iSoarci of Trus! tees of said school district shall act I as managers of said election. Only such electors as reside in said school District and return real or ijersoaa! property for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates, as required tn the i general elections, shall be allowed to ! vote. Electors favoring the levy cf I such tax shall _ast a ballot containing | the word "yes" written or printed | mereon, ana eaen eiecior opposed i? I such levy shall cast a ballot contain! ing the word "no" written or printed i thereon. Given under our hands ao<l seals this the 13th day of August A. 1517. C. W. Wilson (L. S.) 0. B. CANNON (US.) JAMES P. KINARD (L. S.) I County Board of Education for Newberry County. I Tkfiretlk^ ir work done on your jpartment. We reald fix it. Let us prove A. Bedenbaugh has nent, and that means I isiness is to give servt H TLEBAUM, I - ( . t ne Will Reduce I tilizer Bill. I the distributing agents i t~ i j. 11_ . rnesione mat is unusuaiiy akes it quickly available, i plant food in the soil, julverizes the hard spots, :h more productive and early stand of cotton, sj th? soil in first class -Prices Right. B -* losphate and f % mpany | 3. C. I ER, Secretary. i?. qsMarfgass*.: & * . v ad a Record: y>. identical with the needs } \ wth and aoccesa of one mean 1 \ / sort?no fecial pririifgr ctf. J If ^ ilway Company is to see tax ' nation between the public znf I md frank policy in tbe manair? ' j confidence of eovenyncaat \ treatment which will enable, i k>t ibe acquisition of better cW ./\ " anal for iocreucd 2nd besr JJ Brie of the South aloneside & J but with equal liberties, cquat , O ires the South*" ilway* System* - "