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LOU IS APP IJT. l ditor. MANNING. S. C., AUG. 12. 1908. PUBLISHIED EVERY WEDNESDAY. CONFEDERATE REUNION A SUCCESS. Those who did not attend the reunion of Confederate veterans at Brewington lake last Thurs day and Friday missed one of the most successful gatherings had in Clarendon in many years. and it goes without saying this was the initial step towards localizing these reunions-there will be no more dragging the old vets away from home to make a show for the "big guns," and to do the "hollering" for the occasion as the "Ginral" passes in a carriage. The local reunion gives a great deal more pleasure and it is more convenient. The Brewington "camp out" will be remembered always, and the efforts to entertain by the com mittee certainly merits the praise of every one. On Thursday the crowds be gan gathering early, and the line when formed showed up a surprisingly large number of men who had done service in the confederacy. The estimate of the crowd of Thursday is about 700, which of course includes men, women and children. When the camp was called to order "little" Fannie Br a d h a m, daughter of Capt. D. J. Brad ham recited the famous poem entitled "All quiet on the Poto mac Tonight," and we are told the child rendered her part in such a manner that many of the veterans could not restrain the tears from their eyes. Judge John S. Wilson re sponded to a call for a speech, and did himself proud in his al lusions to the Confederate sol dier. The principal speaker for the day was Capt. D. J. Bradham, and as everybody knows, who knows him, he is in his glory when given the privilege of dis cussing the subject of the Con federate soldier, his sufferings, his deeds of valor, and there is no man in this country better informed on Confederate history. His address was stirring as well as reminiscent, eloquent as well as instructive. He wore the un iform of a veteran Colonel and was once more living the life of a Confederate soldier. It was not our good fortune to be pres ent the first day, although spe-. cially invited, but circumstances prevented, bnt we are told there was nothing lacking in the way of a good time.- There was plenty to eat, including fish right out of the lake, and bar rels of lemonade and coffee to drink. Thursday night, camp fires were started, around which all kinds of reminiscences were thrashed over, all kinds of yarns and jokes were indulged in, and more harmless lies told than Carter had oats. Men sitting around a camp fire are licensei to lie and they usually take ad vantage of the privilege. It is said that Politic Browder made a speech which lasted all night long, kept the others from sleep ing, and is now being threatened with indictment for cruelty to animals, and he ought to be, if -the tales told on haim are true. The old men were as noisy as the boys and demonstrated clear ly that camps are not intended for sleep. Friday morning opened up bright and cool, the rain of the night before lowered the tem perature considerably, and on every road were people moving *towards the Mecca of Pleasure. It was Sons of Veterans day. The crowd grew larger every * hour until midday, there were from everywhere and, estimated variously from 1,500 to 8,000. We took a walk over the grounds to get at the number, but found the people so scattered it was impossible to count, but there were not less than 500 vehicles, wagons, carriages, buggies, carts, etc., and we believe 2,500 would be a conservative esti mate. It was the largest gather ing at a picnic we ever saw in Clarendon The people amused themselves in all manner of ways. The sporting men shot clay pigeons, the youngsters played baseball and the veterans the women, and the editor hung near-by the cook pots. Every body enjoyed themselves and Commander Richbourg of the Veterans and J. H. Lesesne, Commander of the sons proved themselves excellent entertain ers, they left nothing undone to give the "old boys" the time of their lives. Bugler Floyd did the announc ing, and when he was not asleep Nhe was announcing. He an nounced dinner about thirty times before it was dinner time, whether he was prompted by the condition of his own stomach or carrying out orders is hard to say, but at last he hit it right and as his sonorous voice went ringing all around the lake "to come to dinner" there was a quick glancing at the sun, and an onward march to assault the rations. Strange to say Floyd was so anxious for everybody "to come to dinner" that when he got them to it he "lent up agin the table with a ham bone in his mouth and went fast asleep" while his comrades and friends were eating. Floyd was "a persick sight." Ed Fleming the "-jedge" from New Zion came near missing his dinner because Archie Barron, who was work ing himself down looking after the people, insisted the "jedge yhole watermelon for dessert. Dinner over the crowd gather a at the mill shed, and after an tddress of welcome by Comman ler Lesesne Rev. H. H. Coving :on of Sumter was introduced. Ee delivered a most eloquent, patriotic and instructive address. Mir. Covington's father was a Captain in the 26th regiment of which the late C. S. Land was Major, and there were many of the old soldiers who remembered Captain Covington and were de lighted to see his son. The writer would like very much to print Mr. Covington's address but has not been able to secure the manuscript. It was worth a long ride to hear it. He was followed.by Rev. C. W. Blanch ord of Manning, recently of Raleigh, N. C., Mr. Blanchard has the privilege of not only being the son of a Confederate veteran but also the descendant of a revolutionary soldier, and in eloquent language he brought greetings from the "Old North State." Mr. Blanchard's speech was entirely impromptu but at the same time he displayed a familiarity with public speaking -he is a veteran in that cause. Both of the speeches were very fine. Mr. Covington's more elab orate, because of preparation, and they cited a number of im portant historical facts that t.he coming generations should know and which our school literature do not teach. Captain Bradhzm closed the speeches with maki:2g the request that company rolls should be prepared and handed in at the nest reunion, and in a beautiful tribute to the Confed erate soldier he pleaded with the young men to keep the memories of their father's deeds a sacred heritage, then requested Mr. Covington to dismiss the meet ing which he did with a beauti ful and fervant prayer. The reunion of the veterans was very gratifying to Commander Rich bourg. He is very proud of he successful culmination of the plans, and he very properly gives credit to Commander Lesesne and the "Sons" for making this huge patriotic occasion a grand and glorious success. IS BE VOTING FOR BLEASE ? Senaca, S. C., August 7th, 1908. EDIToR THE MANNING TIMEs: I beg space for a few comments on on some of your editoral matter in your issue August 5th. Under your editorial, "Herald's Lame Excuse," you make a long and labored effort in defending E. D. Smith. You quote a paragraph from The Herald's editorial assigning his reasons for not supporting Mr. Smith. Near the close of your editorial you ask the question: "Why should his native county with hold credit?" In this same issue you have an edi torial on Mr. Blease, headed, "Boom erang." Then you go on to say, "T he Observer, published in the city of New berry, by one of the most conscientious editors in the State, editorially en dorss the re-election of Gov-ernor Ansel. Coming as it does from Candi date Blease's home town, is significant. When a candidate for the high office of governor cannot have the endorsement of his county paper, it is cause for peo pe to inquire before voting for hi. Bah! Why isn't "sauce for the goose, sauce for the gande/'?" In your next issue, why not state it this way: When a candidate for the high(er) office of United States Senator, cannot have the endorsement of his (native) county paper, published in the city ofg Sumter, "by one of the most conscientious editors in the State, it is cause for people to inquire before vot ing for him.'' Respectfully, .Tos. H. BURGESS. Our Senaca critic's "Bah!' which we print above, isin keep ing with the opposition mani fested by those who would with hold credit where it is due, and who "Bah" at the truth when told. If the Herald is unable tc take care of itself in argument, Mr. Burgess may make a good volunteer substitute, as he has demonstrated his ability to find an inconsistency, noli in ou2 argumient in defense of E. D Smith's merit, but in'the triva] matter of directing attention tc the Herald's opposition to Smith, and the Newberry Observer's opposition to Blease. Mr. Bur 'sauc says "Bah! Whyis' suefor the goose, sauce foi Ithe gander?" And then has thE temerity to tell us how we should state a proposition. Wher we need Mr. Burgess' counsel he will be called upon, withoul volunteering. The championing of Mr. Blease by Mr. Burgess, as his letter would seem to indi cate, may surprise some of his friends and kinfolk in Clarendon. but if he is supporting Mr. Blease sincerely he should come out in the open, so there can bE no mistaking his position. ThE Smith and Blease cases are no1 at all paralell, nor analogous altogether different. The New. berry Observer comes ou1 squarely in support of Governo> Ansel on a well defined issue. while the Sumter Herald oppo ses Smith without giving a rea son worth considering. It is ar old woman's reason "just be cause."' The Observer is pub lished in Blease's home town anc county, while the Herald is pub lished in Sumter, the county seal of the county, where Smith was born, but the county has since, and quite lately, become dis membered and Smith's nativE place is in that portion whic1 went with Lee county. A1 present Mr. Smith is in Florencc ~county. If Mr. Smith was a resident o: Sumter and his couuty newspa per declined to support him. i1 would give us a good caus to investigate for a gooc reason, but when we found out the reason to be thai its editor did not regard hin ''brilliant" or in his opinion hE 'was not "fruitful of results," we should reach the conclusion tha1 the "excuse" was "lame," and there must be somethmng else to prompt such opposition. Ii the opposition is not founded or haracter andability, it must be, to give preference to a man from in another county, based upon op s position to that which the man be represents. Smith represents an m organization which has done of vast good for the masses, that fe organization has not the sym- ax pathy of some interests, it is an made up largely of a class these th opposing interests have been s preying upon, and should the organization succeed, necessarily e the opposing forces will have to se seek elsewhere for "easy marks." el That the cotton association et has been attempted to be thwart- ar ed needs no further argument sh than the temptations thrown out G in the spring of the year to in- ca duce the farmer to sell his cot- th ton by contract. That the same sa element is "tooting" for some other candidate, other than the ol man who led the farming hosts, er and pleaded with them not to be tl tempted, and thereby kept the a farmers from giving their toil Pl away for a pittance to men who fr were fixing to enrich themselves by impoverishing the man who g made the staple, is evident Go '1 where one will and opposition to of Mr. Smith can be found with the cotton buyers. and those legging g' for the cotton buying interests. a They are circulating all manner fe of reports against Smith which n, they dared not bring to his face L when on the stump. T -- ------ al Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Centain a Mercury a as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such m articles should never be used except onprescrip tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos sibiv derive from them. Hallrs Catarrh Cure. al manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. 0.. contains no mercury. and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood. and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 7c. per bottle. Hail's Family Pills are the best. ' --_ - ft Col. George Johnstone's imi- 1a tating the tactics of little John- e nie Grace is a disappointment to D those who had a higher estimate ^n of him. I Everyone of the candidates for the United States Senate are Democrats. The questioning of C their loyalty to Democracy is to s S fool the voters. S Four years ago Hon. R. Good- L win Rhett was selected with Hon. B. R. Tillman one of the delegates-at-large to the Nation- F al Democratic Convention. Till- 3 man regarded him a good Demo crat, can it be that little Johnnie e Grace and George Johnstone are better judges of a man's S Democracy? P Editor Hemphill of the News 1 and Courier "That Republican a sheet" has been selected one of William Jennings Bryan's advi- B sory committee on publicity. Bryan seems to think Hemphill s. a good enough Democrat for him. even if little Johnnie Grace and'George Johnstone have a dIfferent opinion. But then, it C was ever thus, great men will b differ. - ti al p Gratitude of Commader-Exhortation of S Chaplain. DEAR EnITOR:-In behalf of the United Confederate Veterans of Clar endoL county, I thank you for your support in assisting in making our Reunion at Brewington a happy success both by your aid and pres ence, and to the sons and daughters of the veterans so ably led by their Commander. J. H. Lesesne, and the best committees ever on duty. I wish to extend to them our fraternal ap preciations, and will remember them i with hearts full of gratitude and j chankfulness, as long as the old 1 Clarendon Veterans linger this side of the great divide. Mr. Editor, while encamped at Brewington with my old soldiers around me, and the gathering of the young and the old men and women of Clarendon' from all directions with countenances "pictures of joy and gladness," my memory rushed to scenes familiar, when the gentle hand of the South ern woman inspired deeds of valor in time of war, and their aid at the infirmary, the hospital, and camps to Appbmattox, and around the crumbling chimneys of a desolute home. We thank God to be num bered with an inheritance that is faithful and true. May God's richest blessings be with the sons and daughters of Ciarendon county, and when the May fiowvers of a Northern spring time is blooming, the rem nant of th9 old Veterans will gather at Manning to join and deliberate for the next annual camp, and as there is only a few more years re maining in the sand dial of life, it will be a joy to the living, and as I cose my letter I wish to impress upon the hearts of all the Veterans the precious message from our Chap lin, Rey. James McDowell, to em brace the precious promises of the "Christian" R. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and as the last of the rem nant is on duty, may we be able to join the great majority on the other side in favor of our Redeemer. Yours, Comandr uA. J. RICHBOURG, Commnde U.C. V., Harry Ben bow Camp, S. C. 1)ivision. REv. .JAM\ES 3'DOWELL TO HIs C0oM RADES. Harry Benbow Camp, U. C. Veterans, at Brewington Lake, S. C. D~ear F~riends: I heard sometime ago that you had re-elected me as your Chaplin, a position I held for many years while lied in Manning. If this is correct I thank you for your kindness, and whether it be so or not, I wish to write you a letter, as I cannot meet with you during your encamp ment at Brewington Lake on the 6th and 7th, inst., being absent be cause of sickness. I hope, dear friends, that you wvill have a pleasant reunion and be bene fited by your outing. need not say wvhat feelings of esteem and love I have for you, ass well as for all the brave mnen who d fought so gallantly in ourConfederate w~ war. I was Chaplin in our army g from July, 186i2 until we were sur rendered at Appomattox, and I know what hardships our noble men endured in contending for our rights.9 While life lasts I shall esteem, and is admire them, for their heroism, their dauntless courage and fidelity.o We often see in speeches and pub- Y lications the statement made that all cc our soldiers who f ell, in battle fight ing for their country have "passed *over the river and are resting under the shades of the trees." In other words that they are sayed, and are store for all those brave soldiers I 11 living, when they too shall leave; is world. No statement could more untrue, no declaration >re false. While tens of thousands our brave and pious soldiers who !1 in battle, or have since died, ,ve gone to heaven like those pious d heroic generals,. Robert E. Lee. d Stonewall Jackson, yet it is true I at those only have been or will be ved who trusted in Jesus Christ id were true Christians. Our divine Master has said, "Ex pt a man be born again he cannot e the kingdom of God," and He early teaches in His inspired word, .e holy Bible, that "He that believ h on the Son hath everlasting life; id he that believeth not the Son, all not see life; out the wrath of >d abideth on him." 1t is evident, .en, that those only have been or .n be saved who are regenerated by e Holy Spirit and who trust for lvation in our Lord, Jesus Christ. This being the case, permit me, ,ar friends, to enjoin it upon each you that you renounce all depend ice upon self and upon your works. sere being not the slightest merit in iy of these, and that you rely sim y and alone upon the merits of sus Christ. "whose blood cleauseth m all sin." "The wages of sin is death, but the ft of God is eternal life through sus Christ our Lord." And blessed God, this precious gilt is freely fered to us all, in the gospel. Beloved friends, our ranks are -owing thinner ag each of the years 1l by, Our comrades are falling ound us. It is certain that in a ,w brief years at most we will all be mbered with the sheeted dead." at us see to it, then, that by grace e be prepared "to meet our God." hat we spend the short period still lotted to us here in serving God 2d in doing good to our fellow-men; Ad w' u the end 'shall come may ch of As in confidence and faith be iabled to pray, "Lord Jesus, receive L spirit." With affectionate regards and best ishes for you all, I am your sincere ad true friend, JAMES MCDOWELL. Arden, N. C., August 3, 1908. Card. Please allow me space to announce to y friends that it will be impossible r me to make the race for the legis ture this year, as. it would too ma rially conflict with my affairs, and to Lank them very much for the many !omises of support in the event that I ade the race. L. MAYRANT JONES. Alcolu, Aug. 11. Monthly Report larendon County Dispensary Board >r month of July, 1908. a.les at Consumers' Price.. 52,160 40 ales at Invoice Price...... 1,494 46 $ 665 94 ess Expense Account...... 401 88 $264 06 rom Discounts, &c......... $ 7 20 et profits .................. $271 26 EXPENSE ACCOUNT. .lary, members County Board....... .......... 90 00 alary, Dispenser,Clerk, Por ter and Book-Keeper ..... 228 33 ent, D. M. Bradham....... 26 00 ublishing. "The Times," 9 50 e, Clark & Huggins, $5.95; hauling, $705...... 13 00 iscount on Note Bank of Manning ......---- 14 65 reakage .......... 20 40 $401 88 ATE OF SOUTH QAROLINA,?) County of Clareudon. J Personally appeared before me, E._ .Ervin, A. B. Breedin and I. I. - agnal, members of the Clarendon ounty Dispensary Board, who ing each duly sworn, makes oath * iat two hundred seventy-one and ad 26-100 (S271.26) dollars is the net rofit of the dispensary at Manning, 9 C., for the month of July, 1908. SEAL.1 * R. C. MWELLS, Notary Publc for S. C. 9 July 4, 1908. Pressmnge Down Painse are a sign of serious fenma.e comn plaint, that should have immediate attention. I you begin in time, you can generally treat yourself at home, without the need of consulting .a physician, by the regular use of Cardui, the weil-known remedy for women's ills. Composed of purely vegetable and perfectly harmless medicinal ingredients, being, besides, a gen tie, non-intoxicating, strengthen lug tonic, WOMAN'S RELiEF Irelieves all female complaints. "My wife," writes John A. Rodgers, of liampden Sidney, Va., @ "was nothing but a walking skele ton, from female trouble. She suffered agonies with bearing- $ down pains, backache and head ache. Doctors failed to relieve her, so she took Cardni, and is now entirely cured.'" At All Druggists WRITE FOR FREE ADVICE, stating age and describing sym toms, to Ladies Advisoryj Dept, The Chattanooga Mledicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. 36 >ten -AV TE ES ONUEAT 0 yu can to mark the last resting places 0 those you love. The best monument not necessarily the most expensive. g re shall be glad to show you a choice designs that are artistic and tasteful. g at are by no means costly. Will you >me and look them over? W. P. SMITH & CO.,. SULITER, S. C. J. n. Windham, Local Agent, M~anning. S. C. IS NOW OVER. AND IT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESS FUL WE HAVE EVER PUT ON. WE THANK THE PEOPLE FOR 3I THE TRADE THEY HAVE GAVE US. FALL GOODS is now coming in, and our store will bustle with bargains on all sides. We are determined to make this one of the most successful fall seasons in our history. Our Line of DRESS GOODS, SILKS, and LININGS will be one of the best we have ever shown and we defy competition to name closer prices. Our Lines of Gent's, Youth's and Boy's Clothing will be up-to-date in every respect. See our line of Fall and Winter Clothing before you buy. Also a splendid line of Hats and Caps and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Our Line of GENTS', LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES. will be up-to-date in every respect, and just re member this, we will sell the same good quality of Shoes for less money. Our Line of MILLINERY will reflect the late'st styles of the centers or fash ion and it is a known fact that our Millinery De partmeat is one of the best known in the county. Come to see us when you need, nice up-to-date Millinery. Our FURNITURE . will be larger this fall than ever, and we will be able to name very close prices for the cash. We also carry a splendid line of Mattings, Carpets and Rugs and House Furnishing Goods. If you wish to furnish your house nicely, see us. IN CONCLUSION we again desire to thank our many friends for the splendid support given us this spring, and we -say again, lookout for us this fall. We are going to make somebody sit up and take notice. Our store will be ablaze with bargains. Lookout for us, we are on the line with a full head of steam. we I. _____________________________________e Ou ue, r er Krasoffis ow i th Nortern arkes pikin up Brgais i Fal an Wintr Gods fr hi cus tomes. .Lookut fr ou adverisemnt wen h get back. To mak roomwe ar sellng al Sumer ood AT COST 4w - - of al UMRSOC snwo o -~ 30-~ 4w" GREAT -. tCle an Upizi aw of all SUMMER STOCK is. now'.on. Necs yY sity iknows no law! Our SUMMER STOCK .:" : must be closed out immediately. Summer isfynt et me o eln"urpeets Y Sstock is growing short, and the -rc'i , FV the consideration. It's simply a disposing of SUMMER STOCK *O;C room for our: Fall Goods which are ing shipped. 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