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jfe* K?f' •.' 1 - STATE PAYS TRIBUTE TO MEN WHO LED CAMPAIGN OF 1876 Celebration of Fiftieth Anniversary of Inaugura tion of Hampton As Governor Draws Crowd From All Over State. Hemphill Speaks. — •• ' -r——7 ^ •1 ' . Columbia. Dec. 15—Sooth Carolin- waa the band of the University of ians, from the mountains to the coast, South Carolina in smart uniforms; joined hearts and hands yesterday in j immediately to the front of the stand celebration of the semicentennial an- was the 118th infantry in Khaki and niversary of the inauguration of Wade Hampton as governor:of South Caro lina, recalled to memory the stirring days of 1878 when, by united effort, and Jackson and they learned,the les sons of endurance and wlf-restraint— lessons which they put into practice when the struggle against the carpet- hag regime was in progress. “When we recall the leadership of Hampton, Gary and Butler, we can scarcely fail to realise that they ac complished something more than the redemption of South Carolina. Thgt struggle in which they were engaged settled the issues of fairness, of white supremacy, of justice "Co the colored man in South Carolina. M 1 consider all wearers of the Red Shirts heroes. Let every survivor of that gallant organisation stand up!” Some two hundred men, many wear ing Red Shirts and the other red sash es, arose at once amid tumultous cheering on the part of the audience. M I was seven years old,” the gover nor said, “when Wade Hampton rode o the left of the stand were troops -of Boy Scouts, in uniform and with banners. • • Facing the speakers’ stand was row the people of the state threw off the • on row of men in Red Shirts, the uni yoke of alien masters and paid high' formity being broken here and there tribute to the men and women, who ‘ by the presence of women clad for the counted not the cost when the for-■ most part in garments of dark texture, tunes and the future of the commons The wearers of the Red Shirts were I th * j ,V°j b !?Y v 1 W o re * wealth were at stake. singularly alert—seen in groups 0 f. ^ shirt and I lmd a stick horee. Some From every comer of the skate m«n two or three or singly on the streets, J 8U«e*ted that I should have qd- they seemed very old and frail and den that stick horse m the parade- broken. But when assembled in one body, with elbow touch restored, how great a transformation! Old eyes, quiet and steady at all times, renewed their youth; chests somehow filled out mysteriously and nostrils widened as though scenting, coun t* red the governor. The “Red. Shirt," badge of a deter-! battle; heads no longer were sunken I **®y or k B. Owens of Columbia, in mined and devoted organization of. or. chests and backs, seeming patheti- * , ^ *PProP nat e words welcomed to 1876, was everywhere acclaimed; its;tally tired in the parade, straightened Columbia the survivors of the Red appearance was greeted witl* cheers as though from an inner fire. Young- Shirts, recalled to mind the service and its wearers must have felt their er men who perhaps may have a feel- ”) ey *»** expressed the hope hearts swell within them when they ! ing of pity when they saw the Red that suc «-e d,n £ generations would saw, on every hand, evidences that the Shirts painfully climbing the steps to . SCI ®* 1S brave fathers. Services they so freely rendered had sea^s of advantage suddenly realized i ^*! 1,r l ce Matteson leading and not been forgotten. • /when “Dixie” was played, that those the n8th . wintry band playing the The celebration of the anniversary old fellows were not old at all—that the audience sang in Columbia, carefully planned and only their bodies had worn out while^ 18 °* i carried out with remarkable success, their spirits were as youthful as youthDune. was featured by a parade and exer- itself. I A1 ^ concision 0 f these selections, [ rises at Melton athletic fieid. t* When the speakers would make any Govomor MoLeod presented Maj. Jas. The parade, formed on Elmwood reference to the leaders in the strug-> Bern phi 11 of Abbeville, principal who took part in the bloodless strug gle which resulted in the ousting from the seat of authority of the “scalawag,” came to Columbia to once again march in parade as they had done December 14, 1876. They found a grateful and proud people ready to welcome them and to do them honor. in the laugh that followed, Col. Jesse C. Stribling of Anderson, commander of the Red Shirts of Anderson county hi 1876, asked: “How about a mule, governor?” “A mule is a vain thing for safety,” avenue, was marked by a display of gle of 1876, enthusiastic applause red—red streamers on automobiles, would be accorded and more than once red-shirted figures in automobilies, members of the^ crowd cried, 7That’s red sashes worm>by—niembers of va- right” when some particular point rious organizations participating in was stressed. It was a notable gath- the parade, nad banners, mementoes eiing for a notable occasion, of another parade 50 >vars ago, mark-j After the audience had assembled ed with red figures. Confederate vet- 1 and “Attention” had been sounded on erans over their uniforms of gray had the bugle. Governor Thomas G. Mc- red sashes over their shoulders and Leod, master of ceremonies, presented wore red hat bands. the Rev. Henry D. Phillips, who in- Through Hag-bedecked streeta the yoked the divine blessing. long column marched, bands playing • . . . , — It gives me great pleasure to wel- yoic* carried over most of the stand speaker of the day. The governor said that Major Hemphill with his brother, Gen. R. R. Hemphill, had edited the Abbeville Medium during the period of Reconstruction and that: he had also held the position of editor I of The News and Courier of Charles ton, at one time the only daily news paper in the state. Major Hemphill was at his best and while under the disadvantage of speaking in the open air, spoke so clearly and with such vigor that his come you to Columbia ” said Governor The address was a scholarly treatment martial airs and people on every hand giving vent to their enthusiasm with v* i j • jj *. , • » clapping of hands and waving 0 f flag-'-. McLeod ’ h,s address> not sim P ,y ! of the subject of Hampton and the Z ' , „ , . ,, service to your state in * ^ me of grezt spicuous parts in that campa’gin. He i he scene presented at Melton field danger, but as men who offer a lesson wll3 accorded the closest attention, when the exercises! began was a most to the younger generation, a genera-j During lua address he referred to inspiring one. Overhead diaphanous t on on whose shoulders will rest the a. B. Williams, now a resident of clouds, scudiing before a light wind, responsibility of government. ■ Washington, who as a young report- tempered the beams of a sun, which, { “j want you to go hack in memory er, followed the Hampton campaign when they finally broke through the and vision to the stirring days of *76; and spoke of his series of articles canopy of cloud, proved a bit too ar- these men, wearers of the Red Shirt, now being published de*lj«g with that dent for December. were in the full vigor of life. The period. * He presented Mr. Williams ; The speakers' stand had been placed step that is faltering now was then to the audience and former Gov- facing the middle section of the west full of elasticity; many of the Red eroor John C. Sheppard of Edgefield, stand and flanking it on the right Shirt men had been soldiers under Lee and CoL Claude E. Sawyer of Aiken, ii. i ' surviving members of boose. The three enth the Wallace greeted with CLINT/ON, SOUTH CAROUNA isCsmO" THE BEST IN MOVIES MONDAY AND TUESDAY. DECEMBER 20 AND 21 “SPANGLES” Story by Nellie RevelL Starring Marion Nhcon and Pat O’Malley. Barnum would be jealous if he saw this three- ring show. Spectacularf Gigantic! Splendid! Mam moth! All the thrills and glitter of the grandest show on earth. Tigers! Elephants! Dwarfs! Giants! Trapeze artists! Clowns galore! It’s a Universal Picture. Two Reel Educational Comedy, “FRESH FACES.” lie A 25c WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 “THE TEMPTRESS” Author—V ncente Blasco Ibanez. Starring Greta Garbo, Antonio Moreno and Roy D’Arcy. Hailed as the romantic screen sensation of the year Here is the brilliant, color- f :l tale of an amazing beauty who moves, flamelike, through the lives of men! Told as only Ibanez can tell a great story, directed by Fred Niblo of “Ben Hut” fame, with Greta Garbo as the temptress, surrounded by a not able all-star cast! It’s a Metro-Goldwyn Picture. “BUF FALO BILL” serial with cowboys and Indians. Inter nationa! News Reel. 11c and 26c WANTS FOR RENT—Resident home for rent. T. L. W. Bailey. Dec. 30-4tp WANTED—To buy a few nice cattle. Apply to J. H. Stone. 2tc FOR SALE—Several nice fresh milk cows. Apply to J. H. Stone. Itc FOR SALE—Golden Wyandotte Ban- ties. |1.00 per pair. Apply Fran ces Barnette, or phone 340. Itc STRAIGHT SALARY": $35.00 per week and expenses. Man or wo man with rig to introduce Egg Pro-, ducer. Eureka Mfg. Co., E|Rt St. Louis, 111. Itps LOST OR STRAYED—One Hamp- shire shoat, weighing about 60 lt>s., with white stripe across should ers. Reward for finder* J. H. Pitts, Jr., phone 62. Itc THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23 AND 24 “TAKE IT FROM ME” Starring Reginald Denny, Blanche Mehaffey. Lee Moran, and Tom O’Brien. Denny’s last mirth-maker. Fun! Wow! Wham! Zip! with rocking rear of riotous laughter, from San Francisco to Bombay landed at the CASINO for a final knock-out just before Christmas. “TAKE IT FROM ME” and see this one. It’s a Universal Picture. Two Reel Comedy—“WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO.” He and 30c SATURDaT DECEMBER 25 “FORLORN RIVER” Author—Zane Grey. Starring Jack Holt, Ray mond Hatton (not Jake) and Arietta Marchal. Thrills, rcmance, wild riding, shooting and ad venture in the wide-open cattle country. With Jack Holt as an outlaw, a fugitive from jus- , holt tice, yet a loyal friend and a gallant gentle- t/ni— * man. It’s a Paramount Picture. “SCOTTY OF THE SCOUTS” No. 3—best all around serial yet. Two Reel Comedy—“GOOD CHEER”—OUR GANG COMEDY, with all the KIDS. 11c and 25c CHRISTMAS—comes but once a year. “TAKE IT FROM MB” “SPANGLES” will boost your Christmas cheer. Reg inald Denny will give you a thrill and laughter. “TAKE IT FROM ME,” “FORLORN RIVER” with Jack Holt will set off the Christmas day with a boom and OUR GANG comedy. “GOOD CHEER” will wind up the day with a veal CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. The CASINO has some reel pictures for the holidays. • We Wish All a Merry Christmas! NOTICE—The Clinton Hatchery is now open. We will receive eggs every Monday for custom hatching. Baby chicks delivered every Tuesday. AH varieties of baby chicks for sale. Make reservations early. Itc NOTICE—Set your plants now for early spring cabbage. Buy fresh home grown plants from .John T. Blakely at | Blakely’s Store. tie ■ —»■ ^ I NOTICE — Hunting and trespassing on my premises strictly forbidden. L. Neighbors. 4tp FOR RENT—Splendid 206 acre farm, partly in Mountville. Also store, corner Pitts and Sloan streets, Clinton. O’Daniel A Reid. tf PIANOS tuned and repaired by ex pert resident tuner, several years foreman for C. M. Stieff l lano Co. Send orders to H. J. Tomkinson, w th O’Daniel A Reid, phone 117. tf FOR SALE OR RENT—House and two lots on Adair street. All con veniences, barn and garage. Terms rf asonable. Apply on premises. Mrs. H. J. Tomkinson. tf FOR RE NT—3-room apartment, with sleeping porch, southern exposure, 4n my residence, 104 Mnsgrove stteet, phone 66. Mrs. A. B. Henry. tf FOR SALE - touring car, never been salesroom. See Mrs. W. New Ford i 1927 model, taken from $400 cmah. . H. Franks. 1? HHJIUIMIU ’ •A* / A Gift for the Home-Means Lasting Happiness ■ ■V ' 1 > , . V' k . . Special Showing of Gift Furniture * - —J SMOKING STANDS $1.50 to $10.00 SPINET DESKS Solid Mahogany TILT TOP TABLES Plain Mahogany and Hand Decorated . LIVING ROOM SUITES Special Values GATE LEG TABLES $21.50 to $30.00 FANCY ODD CHAIRS AND ROCKERS FINE DINING ROOM SUITES $120.00 to $300.00 BED ROOM SUITES Very Special Values NEW RUGS All sizes—Special prices j- Hundreds of other Gift Pieces such as—Floor Lamps, Sewing Cabinets, Windsor Rockers, Console Tables, Fancy Mirrors, Hand Painted Screens, Tea Wagons, Mahogany Clocks, Fancy China. SPECIAL ./ . Fitted Week-End Cases in genuine leather, silk fined and genu ine mother of pearl fittings, fitted cases from $1150 to $50.00. W..- ; 7. •” -»■ - ■ *5 Shop Here—We Offer Biggest Selections ami Lowest Prices 1-^ T YOUR HOME SHOULD COME FIRS*? S. M. & L H. WILKES & COMPANY CLINTON —Two Stores LAURENS . * tf.-i! -*-■ mi :<y* r*feVi jM ■ ~X.‘-- i «y-*< kjr-v. ••