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r ' Xf"- OiCCeti Herofd. (l ESTABLISHED IN 1895. DILLON. SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 1910. VQJ. 16, NO. 3 HOW GEN. HAMPTON ti SCORED SHERMAN. n q A Personal Letter from the \] Great Cavalry Leader in Reference to the ' 'Murder- u ing" of Confederate Pris- si ti oners. b A correspondent of the Bamberg Herald contributes the following letter irom ijen. waae Hampton k Gen. Sherman while the latter was camped in the vicinity of Rivers' Bridge in Bamberg county, which is of interest to th^ present n generation: ja , Headquarters?In the field, Feb. , N27th, 1865. ai Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, U. p S. Army: it General: Your communication c< of the 24th inst. reached me to-day. , In it you state that it has been of- c ficially reported that your forag- n ing parties are "murdered" after V ' a*- capture. You go on to say that a you have "ordered a similar nqm- n ber of prisoners in our hands to be disposed of in like manner," n that is to say you have ordered a ^ number of Confederate soldiers to tl be "murdered " You character- ]. ize your order in proper terms, for the public voice, even in your own country, where it *&ldom dares to express itself in vindication of truth i honor or justice, will surely agree c with you in pronouncing you guil- s ty of murder if your order is car- / ried out. Before dismissing this portion of youi letter I beg to as- r sure you that for every soldier of * mine "murdered" by you, I shall a have executed at once two of yours, q ?? giving in all cases preference to rail officers who may be in my hands. s In reference to the statement a you make in regard to the death of c your foragers, I have only to say ^ I know nothing of it. That no or- r ders given by me authorize the killing of prisoners after capture. ' and that I do not believe any of C my men killed any of yours, except b under circumstances in which it ^ was perfectly legitimate and proper that they should kill them. It c is a part . of the system of the a thieves whom you designate as tl your foragers to fife the dwellings b * of those citizens whom they have j robbed. To check this inhuman system, which is justly execrated s' | , by every civilized nation, I have ^ directed my men to shoot down all g of your men who are caught burn- t] ing houses. This order shall re ^ main in force so long as you disgrace the profession of arms by al- M lowing your men to destroy pri- j< . vate dwellings. b You say I cannot of course ques- j5 tion your rights to forage on the j country. "It is a right as old as history." I do not, sir, question t: this right. But there is a right c older than this, and one more in- 1; alienable?the right that every a i j-r a i_ *? man nas 10 ueienu ms nome, ana ^ to protect those dependent upon him, and from my heart I wish that every old man ar.d boy in my f country who can fire a gun would t ! shoot down, as he would a wild ] beast, the men who are destroyng their land, burning their homes and insulting their women. x You are particular in defining t and claiming "war rights." May < I ask if you enumerate among , these the right to fire upon a de- ' fenceless city without notice, to * burn that city to the ground after- 1 it had been surrendeied by the in i habitants who claimed, though ni ] vain, that protection which is always accorded in civilized warfare to non-combatants, to fire the 1 houses of citizens after robbing * them, and to perpetuate even dark- v er crimes than these, crimes too c black to be mentioned. t You have permitted, if you have not ordered, the commission of 1 these offences acainst hnmaniti/ t arid the rules of war. You rired si into the city of Columbia without dl ^ a word of warning after its surren- ^ der.by the mayor, who demanded preoption to private property. J \ Amid the whole city in ashes, n| 1 Umiug amidst its ruins thousands l| ofold men and helpless women j (tpd children, who are likely to 1 perish of starvation and exposure. Your lis* of march can be traced tJj the hirid light of burning houses, and in more than one house - J L bold there is now an agony far H more bitter than that, of death. 11 The Indian scalped his victem re- r gardless of age or aex, but with tl all his barbarity he always respectad the persons of his female cap\ trves. Your soldiers, more savage ^ afe,,. M IrBw lan the Indian^ insult those whose atural protectors are absent. In conclusion, I have only to renest that whenever you have any f my men "murdered" or "disosedof" for the terms appear to * e syonom'ous with vou, you will V ;t me hear of it, that I may know ^ rhat action to take in the matter. ' n the meantime I shall hold fiftyix of your men as hostages for lose whom you have ordered to J e executed. I am yours &c., c Wade Hampton, c Lieutenant General, t Mr. Sherwood not a Candidate. i V Mr. Editor: After seeing names < E the political aspirants in your j ist issue, I was taken violently ill, c nd after casting up quite a lot of olitical filth, I' ve decided to thank ly good friends for their faith and Dnfidence in my ability to dis- c harge the duties of county com- s lissioner o f Dillon County. J Phile 1 am satisfied my friends r re sincere in what they think, I lust confess they are mistaken in ly capability or else they are not amiliar with the law governing c he same. If they will turn to the < ist statutes, chapter xx Act 1., r ection 753 to 819, and see the ^ I luties and requirements governng the Supervisor and board of ommissioners they would reconider their actions. I am sure thev mv friends,) would withdraw ray < lame. I know they would not t lave me work for the bady county it the salary, while there are luite a lot of men whom 1 fear irould take the job at much less ' alary, say eight dollars a month * nd board. Therefore I must de- T line to stand for the position. ] Vhile I very much dislike to have ny friends think I am not willing o help start off the affairs of the bounty, I assure them I would ^ e willing to aid them in any way c ossible. In my judgment any c ompetent man would be cheap i t any reasonable price, besides ney should have a board of the est men in the county to assist. ^ f I remember correctly the bill t ays four commissioners at $50. t tny thinking man will see at a i lance that they cannot be bad at ae price. Some may serve for tie love of the County, but no one rill give a $2,000 bond for a $50 . ib; the Supervisor has to give a t ond of $5,000. The average citsen is ignorant of the law governig the several affairs of thecouny. I deem it advisable for all < andidates to procure the code of 1 aws of 1902 and the acts since, to < late read carefuly all law pertaining 0 his respective office- It would >e cheaper to see some well uni- ( ormed lawyer, have him explain he duties and requirements full. 1 1 may be in error somewhat in eference to the law as doubtless here has been various changes in ;he last few years as I have not ixamined the acts for the past five years. It seems to me if there ;ver was a time for the people to be careful in the course pursued it is at hand. There is nothing like starting the machinery in first :lass running order and it is going :o take the very best men of the bounty. I say again, be careful vhat we do, besides we need the :o-operation of every citizen in he county. I look upon the Oouny Supervisor as chief engineer of he whole machinery, besides he hould have the best of help in all * epartments down to the man who y olds the light and handles things. < Thanking my good friends once i lore for their faith and confidence must respectfully decline to stand jT Supervisor of Dillon County. t T. C. Sherwood. C i The governor has resfued a par- ^ on to Dick Johnson who is servig a five-year ter.n in the state sformatory from this county, on tie charge of larceny. .. < I ! ! I The Dillon Herald $1.50 a year. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Senator; The many friends of T. A. Dilon hereby announce him a canlidate for the State Senate, subect to the ruler governing the Democratic party. The many friends of E. L. doore announce him as a candilate for the State Senate subject >t the rules of the Democratic pary. The many friends of Dr. Wade >tackhouse announce him as a canlidate for the State Senate, subect to the rules governing the Lemocratic primary. House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself a andidate for the house of repreentatives of Dillon County sub ectto the rules of the democratic >rimary. Preston. L. Bethea. For Clerk of Court. I hereby anounce myself a canlidate for the office of Clerk of 3ourt of Dillon county and pledge nyself to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary and to sup>ort the nominees thereof. Jack R. Watson. I hereby announce myself a canlidate for the office of Clerk of 3ourt for Dillon county, subject to :he lules of the Democratic party M. Manning. The many friends of John CBethea hereby anounce him a canlidate for Clerk of Court of Dillon bounty subject to the rules and egulations of the Democratic Primary. For Sheriff. The many friends of J. Dudley rfaselden hereby announce him as candidate for the office of Sheriff >f Dillon county, subject to the ules of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself a canlidate for the office of Sheriff oi Dillon county, and pledge myself o abide by the rules of the Democratic party and to support the lominees thereof. R. H. Webster. I hereby announce myself a can lidate for the office of Sheriff of Dillon county, subject th^ rules of he Democratic party. S. F. Stephens. I hereby announce myself a can lidate for the office of Sheriff ol Dillon county, subject to the rules 3f the Democratic primaries. F. M. Page. I hereby announce myself a can lidate for the office of Sheriff o Dillon county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Joe M. Bass. Long before the county of Dilloi was a reality, I was solicited t< stand as a candidate for Sheriff o: our new county, and now I hereby announce myself as the people: candidate for Sheriff. Thorough ly familiar with the duties of th< office and every section of th< county, I flatter myself that I an fully qualified to discharge th< duties of the office to the satisfac tion of all the people. Thanking you in advance for your suppor and kind deeds in my behalf I an yours to serve, JohnB. hamer. For Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a can fidate for the office of Treasure: ?f Dillon county, pledging mysel :o abide by the rules of the Demo rratic primary and to support th< nominees thereof. S. D. Jordan I hereby anntmnoe myself a oandidau or IM omoe of TroHonr of Dilloi lonotj, to bo voted on In tho primary deotion and bavin* confidence It or ablUtr, I promise, if elected, to die charge all t&e dutiee of the offloe in i 'aithfol, honaat and honorable manner Beepeotfally. B.C. Allan I hereby announce myaelf a can iidate lor the office of Treasure of Dillon county, subject to tbt rales of the Democratic party. , W. Mclnncss. I V -,hf / ? v. : .v .rf..?a?eie-|jarti, t r fo"* i I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Dillon county, subject to the rulys of the Democratic party. Rufus Edwards. For Supervisor The many friends of T. C. Sherwood, having the utmost confidence in his honesty and in his ability to administer the affairs of Dillon county, . hereby announce him a candidate for Supervisor and pledge their undivided support. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Dillon county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. W. Rowland The friends of T. j. Walker having utmost confidence in his ' honesty, practical experience and systimatical knowledge of bridge and road building, ask the raters of Dillon Ccunty to give him their undired support for the office of Supervisor of Dillon County subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself a can, didate for the office of Supervise! of Dillon county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary S. W. Jackson. Superintendent of Edcation. I hereby announce myself a can' didate for the office of Superintendent of Education of Dillon county, and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic party and to support the nominees thereof. Joe P. Lane. L hor Auditor. I -thereby announce mvself a candidate for the office of Auditor of Dillon county, subject to the rules of the Democratic parimary. r C. G. Bruce. J I hereby announce myself a candidate for the ofliice of Auditor of Dillon county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. E. R. Ellerbe ^ At the solicitation of many ' friends throughout the county of Dillon I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Auditor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. H. McRae. F ^ The candidacy of Mr. F. T. McLellan for Auditor of Dillon county is hereby announced. ^ I hereoy announce myself a can, didate for the office of Supervisor * of Dillon county, subject to the rules ot the Democratic primary. J. Frank Bethea. f For Probate Judge. The many friends of W. H. Breeden hereby announce him a candidate for the office of Probate Judge for Dillon county, subject t to rules governing democratic pri> maries. f r - . . l nereoy announce myself a can- j ' didate for the office of Probate ? Judge of Dillon county, subject to 1 the rules^of the Democratic pri~ mary. R. A. Brunson, Sr. a It affords the friends of Elihu r Muldrow great pleasure to ant nounce him for the office of Probate i Judge. He agrees to abide by the rules of the Democratic Primary. If elected to the position he will make the people a good and faithful servant. Let us vote for Mr. Muldrow for Probate Judge. r f At the solicitation of many - friends 1 have decided to offer my5 self for the office of Probate Judge of Dillon county. I feel that I am well qualified to fill the place as I have been engaged in book work , nearly all of my life. If elected I j shall do tny best to fill the place f with credit to myself and honor to ? the new county. ^ A. K. Parham. For 'Coroner: I hereby announce myself a canr didate for the office of Coroner of 2 union county, sntqeot to tb? rules I of the Democratic party. . T, Moody. ^ Resolutions of Respect. The womans F. M.S. of the Methodist church, Dillon, S. C. P Wishing to pay tribute to the memory of Mrs, Ann Conner a member of the society, offer the following resolutions. u Whereas, God in his allwise ^ providence has called our friend to her home on high. We resolve. t That we write her name as one t whose bright and genial nature > will linger with us as a pleasant i memory in our her hearts, while we testify to her patient and cheer- 1 ful acceptance of all Gods deal- t ings. That the loving sympathy of ^ this society be extended to the relatives, and friends, where her last days were spent and where a she was indeed a sweet spirit of \ cheer, snd helpfullness, showing j forth daily the love of Christ in t her heart. That these resolutions be printed and a copy be sent the family, * and a page of our record be dedi- ? cated to her memory. 1 Mrs. J. P. Ewing x Mrs. J. A. Nettles. o j Wedding at Pork. t On Wednesday evening, Feb. j 9th., there was a pretty home wedding at Fork when Miss c Eunice Johr.son became the bride t of Mr. J. T. Carmichael. The a ceremony was performed at the s residence of bride's mother, Mrs. W. F. Johnson and the attendants c were Mis? Dora fage with Mr. S. * V. Lane; Miss Ethel Rogers with >i Mr. L. L. Carmichael; Miss Frosty e Carmichael with Mr. Clifford i Rogers. The flower girls were . little Misses Rosalee and Nina Carmichael. The home was hand- \ somely decorated for the occasion, i the color scheme of white, pink c and green being carried out in an c artistic manner. The young couple have host 1 and friends in their respective 1 communities who wish them un- ' bounded happiness through life's journey. Thieves Enter Store. A thief or thieves entered the ] Stubbs Co's. store Monday and j carried away merchandise to the | amount of about $60. The en- < trance was effected by removing \ the glass from the transom over the rear door. The articles stolen ' were clothing, shoes and under- j wear. It was impossible to ascer- i tain the exact amount of goods j stolen but Mr. Stubbs does not ( think the loss will exceed $60. ( There is absolutely no clue to the ( robbers. After helping them- { selves 1 he robbers left the store \ through a side door. This is the second time The Stubb's Co's. { store has been entered in the last two years. Two years ago rob- ^ bers entered and carried away < aDout J800 ot merchandise which ( was later found in the basement ( at the Palmetto Warehouse where < the robbers had hidden it until \ they could found an opportunity < to spirit it away. I Queer Leuse of Death. Juliette, Ga., Feb. 5.?While out hunting several days ago, Gil- ( bert Alexander and Grady Tingle, two white boys, discovered* a dead negro standing on his head in a * ditch near the Forsyth waterworks, i The negro looked to be about 70 ; years old, and there were no marks or scratches on his person to cause suspicion that he had been murdered. 1 He had been seen on the streets j of Forsyth several days before he ] came to his death in the ditch. Those who investigated his death , believe that in trying to get a drink of water out of the ditch he i fell in the ditch on his head and ] was unable to get out. ] There is an epidemic of grip and , pneumonia throughout the country and the doctors are kept busy administering to the sick. The ( sudden changes in the weather, ( no doubt, are responsible for so , much sickness. i died. On vpsti-nlav mriTTiir?or a* n. ir\ j ?y .mv?m>u5 ai 7. JU i o'clock Leaholme. the 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jordan, i after a brief illness with pneumonia* Tne interment will be made at Mt. Holly this morning at 10 o'clock. ' * THE NAUGHTY *TORK. lit Up a Job on Husband With Wife's Assistance. A fine domestic scandal has been nearthed at Los Angeles, Cal., . iy the refusal of Dr. Armstrong 'ratt to sign birth certificates for he quadruplets supposed to have teen born to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vilson, of that place, and the tealth department of Los Angeles s making an investigation into he case. Dr. Pratt has declared that in lis opinion none of the infantjj vere born at the Wilson residence ind that all had been born pre-ious to the day they were sup>osed to have been. He declares hat Mrs. Wilson confessed to him hat the babies had been taken to he house by a woman who had issisted her in perpetrating the loax and that one of the infants vas six weeks old, another a week >ld, and the other two were about !4 hours old when he first saw hem. The woman, according to Dr. 3ratt, not only admitted that the luadruplets were not genuine, but wo sets of triplets, which arrived it the Wilson home in past years, ind which brought a letter of re:ommendati(jn and a signed photograph from President Roosevelt vcre made up of infant waifs pickid up at various institutions. According to the woman her hus>and wanted a large family, and . hat her only genuine child was an nfant born 25 years ago and which lied while a baby. After its leath Mrs. Wilson said she longed or children of her own, and at ast hit upon the idea of having he make-believe aooearances of :he stork. HOPPLES TO BE ELIMINATED, Beginning: with the season of L915, no hopples shall be used on pacing: horses, and up to that time the device is to be gradually eliminated. This decision was adopted by the twentv-fifth Congrress >f the Nation^,Trotting' Association Tuesday/^ "Hopples," says a new rule, 'shall not be used in races or per:ormances against time on two^ear-olds or under in 1910, or hree-year-olds or under in 1911, )r four-year-olds or under in 1912, ii five-year-olds or under in 1913, >r six-year-olds or under in 1914, ifter which time hoppies shall be aarred." Section 1 of Rule 4 was amend;d as follows: "In all pluses five entries are required, and two to start unless Jtherwise specified. And also de- f :ided that if only one of the horses jntcred for a purse shall appear m the course he shall be entitled to his own entrance money receiv- , jd from the other entries for said purse." A Substantial Family. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Carmichail, of the Kentyre neighborhood, unu|piailllCU LU V^ClCUl dlC gOlU" sn wedding?the 50th. anniversary of their married life?on Feb. 2, but the illness of Mrs. Carmi:hael prevented this pleasant affair from culminating. The couple have passed their three-scoreand ten, 50 years of which they have lived together happily. Mr. Cantiichael is one of Dillon county's most prosperous farmers and substantial citizens acid lives on nis excellent farm at the home where he was born. Mrs. Carmichael was before her marriage Miss Amanda Carmichael, one of seven sisters, all of whom are still living. Three of the ladies who were bridesmaids at her wedding are still living also. This most highly respected couple have raised a large and creditable family of children, there being four daughters and three sons. Mrs- Carmichael's friends vill be glad to know that she is ino? proving and hope to see her out ^