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4 . ’Vflvl “Just Like a Member of the Family” )L XXXVII T’" BARNWELL, S. C. JULY 9. 1914 NO. 45 THREE NEGROES KILLED on “Glorious fourth” WANTED IN BARNWELL v 1 CAUGHT IN AUGUSTA National Holiday Marked by Homicide* in Barnwell County. Thre^ homicides occurred in this county on the F&urth—one at Appleton and two at Barton, the parties being negroes. At Appleton, Jerry Priester was shot and killed by Jim Mitchell. The wea pon used was a 32-caliber pistol, the bullet taking effect in Priester’s back. Mitchell was arrested and brought to Barnwell, where he is now in jail awaiting trial. Charlfe Davis, with whose pistol it'is said that the killing was done, was also arrested on the charge of carrying concealed weapons and brought here along with Mitchell. The cause of the homicide is not known. Nothing is known here of the double homicide the occurred at or near Bar ton, in which both of the. principals were killed. Sheriff Morris stated Monday morning that the tragedy oc curred very near the Hampton County line, it being his opinion that it hap pened in Hampton County. The names of the two dead negroes are unknown here. . - 00M PROPOSED BY THE CIVIC LEAGUE Prise* Offered fer Best Kept Premise* During Coming Year. • The members of the Civic League held an interesting meeting in the di rectors’ room of the Home Bank Mon day evening. Among other things it js proposed that a rest room be provi ded if the merchants will co-operate in its establishment and maintenance. Such a place would be a great boone to out-of-town shoppers who spend the day in Barnwell. It was also decided to offer two <^>rizes for the best kept premises dur ing the coming year. A prize of $5.00 ’ in gold will be given to the white resi dent who keepa -hi# or her premises ' the cleanest and most sanitary, while the negroes will be encouraged to fol low suit," a prize of $2.50 being offered under the same conditions. An inspec tion of the premises will be made by a representative of the league every two weeks. The council and board of health will be requested to rigidly enforce the ^-sanitary laws in order to keep down “sickness during the summer months. Escaped Negro Convict Once Prevented j A Big Jail Delivery. | It looks like the requisition shake up, between the governor of South Caro lina and the governor of Georgia is about a thing of the past. For the second time this year Gov ernor Blease has asked for the delivery of a prisoner held by the Augusta po lice department. Both times the requi sition was granted, and the papers for the second delivery arrived yesterday. The requisition was brought to Au gusta by Sheriff J. B. Morris, of Barn well County, requesting that a negro by the name of Alvin Tyler be turned over to him. 'Tyler was wanted by the Barnwell authorities for escaping from their gang with an eighteen months’ sentence for robbery to be served. Tyler was picked up on the streets of Augusta about two months ago for) loitering, and was given a sentence of eighty days at the stockade. While serving this sentence he was recog nized by another negro while a s.quad of convicts were grading a road 4s an escape from Barnwell. He was then turned over to the Au gusta police, who wired Barnwell, The South “ Carolina authorities then re quested the governor of Georgia to issue a warrant so that he could be held until the necessary papers could be arranged between the two govern ors. , •* Sheriff Morris arrived yesterday, and the prisoner was turned over to him. He said that, though Tyler was one of the worst negroes in that section of the county, he prevented one of the largest jail deliveries ever known in the Pal metto state by informing the sheriff of a plot whereby more than twenty- five prisoners were going to make a dash for freedom at a certain time at night.—Augusta Chronicle, July 6. Sheriff Morris returned from Augus ta Monday morning with Tyler. □□cz; JDC DOC GIVE US YOUR CO-OPERATION Within the past few months the circulation of The People has in creased about ten per cent., and this in spite of the fact that quite a number of subscribers have been dropped from our list because of non payment of dues. With the exception of a very few instances, the new additions to The People family were “volunteers”—that is, they sub subscribed without anysolicitation on our part whatever. We flatter ourself that thilP was brought about by the Worth of the paper itself. Certainly we have tried to give value received. Now, then, this being the case, we are going to make one more appeal to those subscricers who are a year or more in arrears to come tn and settle up or send us a check or money order for the small amount due. The cantaloupe and watermelon season is now on and our farmer friends should experience no difficulty in meeting this small obligation. The present crop prospects are said to be the best lhat this county has had in recent years, and those who do not plant truck will no- doubt—be “flushed” wtih cotton money this fall. ’ . Give us the support that we are doing our best to deserve—co operate with us by paying up your delinquent subscription dues—and we will be able to give you full value for every nickle spent with us. Surely “the laborer is worthy of his hire.” I « * JI -TZDDC SATURDAY’S MEETINGS WERE STORMY SESSIONS DC DDC DDC Bleaseites Attempt to Howl Down Saudi; „ Richard* Heckled. Saturday’s campaign meetings were stormy sessions indeed. At Spartan burg, a number of the governor’s friends endeavored to howl down. Sena tor Smith, who spoke in spite of ■ their opposition and the fact that his throat troubled him greatly. On the other JULY rail Of COURT TO CONVENE HERE ON MONDAY Petit Jurors for the Third Week Drawn TkU Week. ’Hie July term of the Court era! Sessions and Common Pleas for Barnwell County will- convene here Monday morning with Judge Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken, presiding. This is a three weeks term, the petit jurors for the third week bping drawn Monday hand, the Blease'candidates received mdrning, as follows: WHAT OUR EXCHANGES SAY ABOUT POLITICS ULMER FARMER PRODUCED CABBAGE WITH 13 HEADS SORGHUM IS A MONEY-SAVER The time for enrolling expires luly 28, Mr. VoteT. Do it now. In Honor of Mitt Boiler. Mrs. R P. Davies entortained a num- er of frunids Friday, evening in honor 'hervisitor, Miss Anita Boiler, of ElAugusta. The spacious veranda of the [: nandsome old Colonial home was lighted by numbers of Japanese lan terns, whiuh cast a soft radiance over the se Thi^^^ ‘.s were were met by Mrs. L^Daviti^^F o presented them to Miss i^Boller. : One of the games of the even ing was a contest in which the partici- | pants made as many words as possible ■rom the letters in Miss Boiler’s name, Jthecouples being paired by drawing its. At the close of the contest it was ttind that Miss Louise Porter and Mr. rodie had made 95 words, winning |he first prize, a box of stationery, iich was presente do the guest, Miss jller and Mr. Ckrter Price w on the Soby prize. ^.The punch bowl, hidden in a mass eyergreen, was presided over by Davies. Little Misses Blanche ter and Ella Louise Molair then /ed the guests .with crystalized gin- The guests were entertained QUghout the evening with music, i vocal and instrumental. W. R. Elliott Sojr* Corn Yield Could Crontly lncrn**ed — If the farmers who pull fodder would use sorguhm for forage instead,the corn j think the yield of South Carolita would creased several thousand bushels. Nothing saves more Inoney on the farm than sorghum, and a crop of orange sorghum can be planted any time from April 1st to July 15th, and if shocked just before killing frost, will remain green until the following spring. Stock relish it and thrive on it, and in food value it.is so far Superior to fodder aqd much more nourishing. When stock are • doing light work sorghum alone can be fed, keeping them in fine condition. - * • • Thousands of tons of hulls arc pur chased yearly by farmers for cattle feeding during the winter while scr- ghum can be used as a substitute and eaten with a relish by the cattle, one^ acre producing any where, from eighf to fjfteen tons of green good. Prepare land as for cotton and ferti lize with soda, meal, fish scraps, etc. to produce a good stalk. One peck of seed per acre is ample, and when up to a stand should be thinned a hoe’s length to insure a. good growth and large stalks. Stalks the size of a man's thumb, if shocked before frost, will hold the sap from October until March. Small stalks dry out-and become too Comment from Other New*p*per* on the Political Outlook. How about “the coat-tail swing” as the name for that new dance?—Belton Journal. , That man L. D. Jennings of Sumter is getting his name on the lips of the people already. He will be a factor if he keeps up that stride of his. If he looses this time he will have a political foundation that will be broad, deep and long.—Greenwood Index. Two years ago Judge Jones was trying to defeat Gov. Blease for a sec ond term. This year Gov. Blease is trying to defeat Senator Smith for a second term. No man has ever yet been defeated for a second term for either governor or United States senator in the primaries of South Carolina.—Pee Dee Advocate. In his speech at Yorkville Governor Blesae, as usual, 4 expressed his disgust of the newspapers. Then almost im mediately, he followed with an attack on Senator Smithy quoting from—the- ChftrTeston News and Courier to sus tain his position. Does the Governor newspapers tell the truth be in- (about Senator Smith but publish only lies about the Governor of South Caro lina?—Rock Hill Herald. There is no doubt that the organ ization that stands for Blease and Bleascism in this section of the state is making strenuous efforts to line up its old-time strength for John G. Richards. His election is by them as their only hope to per petuate Bleascism and the order h is gone out to deliver the goods Richards. None others need apply. This is the real situation in Spartanburg County.—Sgartanburg Herald. Be Be Freak Attract* Atteotion.—May - Sent (6 Preiident Wilson. Mr. R. A. All, of Ulmer, should be made an honorary member of the Luther Burbank Society, as he has suc ceeded in making thirteen tabbage heads grow where only one grew be fore. This extraordinary freak of nature was sent by Mr. All to The People Monday afternoon and excited considerable . curiosity. There were thirteen perfectly formed, hard heads growing on one stem. The vegetable tipped the scales at6 pounds 14 ounces. Mr. All did not give The People the name of this particular variety, but a Barnwell gardener says it is a “Kohl Rabbi." It has been suggested to the editor that on account of the connection of the Wilson family with the number 43 that this freak be sent to the Presi dent. Mr. All’s friends say that if he can make votes like he grows cabbages, he will be elected Magistrate this year. SOUTHERN RAILWAY TO DISCOURAGE EMIGRATION Mr*. Greene Entertain*. G 1 . M. Greene entertained about friends Monday evening with a party in honor of Misses Ethel lanche Brooker, of Swansea, who e charming guests of Miss Sallie The lawn was brilliantly lighted Japanese lanterns, the guests ing themselves with musii 4 and ersation. Delicious refreshments, ting df cream and dainty ca^eF, served. Saleiday Wa» Quiet, ay in Barnwell was a quiet were very few wqody. Dairymen who have no silos will find sorghum an excellent food by running it through food cutter and mixing in meal. ' Increase your corn yield by allowing the fodder to die on the stalks, and grow sorghum instead. Cut but your hull bill this coming winter by prepar ing land now and seeding it to sorgum; shock it up tightly this fall and tie binder twice around the top, and it will remain good all winter in the field. If house room is convenient,'it can be istood on end and packed tight until house is full, but if allowed to fall down, it will soon heat and spoil. Four good acres will feed ten good cows from October until February, or two fifths of an acre per cow. - . 4 " W. R. Elliott, ’ j District Agent. Will not Sell Any More Low, One-way > Colonitt Rate* to Weit. Washington, D. C., July 4.—No more low, one way colonist rates from any point on its lines to the West and Northwest will be sold by the Southern regarded^ Railway Company. President Harris on announces that the Southern Rail way Company has permanently with- to drawn from participation in such rates from points where they have been in effect by the Southern Railway to meet similar rates offered by competing lines. This announcement is in accordance w ith the policy of President Harrison to db everything posssible to discour age the movement of the people from the South. Fora number of years the Southern Railway has endeavored to discourage the offering of low colofiist rates from the South and has only placed them on sale at points where it was felt necessary to meet competition. From this tiqie on, however, no such rates will be offered by the Southern Railway regardless of any action that may be taken by any other line. The Southern Railway will continue to of fer homeseekers rates into the South anything but a warm reception at Columbia, John G. Richards coming in for a large amount of heckling from the audience. The story is briefly told in the foltbwing dispatches: Colqinbia, July 4.-Today was a day for Bleascism in Richland County. - More than 1,200 voters gathered in the Columbia Theatre and sat for sev eral hours listening to the various can didates. John G. Richards was given a Tierce heckling. He was almost howled down by hundreds in the audience. The voters laughed and jeered at him for “coat-tail swinging." When he de^ dared tus allegiance to the governor hd was nissed. All reference to Blease- ism brought forth hisses. Many of the voters laughed when “coat-tail swingers” declared that Blease was a just man. John G. Clinkscales spoke near the end of the day and was given almost an ovation when he declared for law enforcement and compulsory educa tion. He was cheered to the echo when he denounced the abuse of the pardoning power. Mer.del L. Smith was perhaps given the biggest ovation of the day. He promised to bring honor to the state and not to disgrace the people by any act while chief executive. Frank W. Shealey asked C. D. Fort ner if he was not a state detective and making the campaign at the ex pense of the state. Mr. Fortner did not deny the charge. It was an intelligent crowd that greeted the candidates today. There was much cheering as the favorites appeared. Meets “Howl*.” Spartanburg, July 5.—An attempt to howl down Senator Smith, who was at great disadvantage because of a crip pled throat,' the firm' stand of Mayor Allendale: I. D. Ellis, J. L. Oswald, E. L. Young. Baldoc: J. F. Pender, G. C. Bennett, W. B. Seay. Barnwell: F. W. Falkenstein, H. F, Odom, T. J. Langley, J. G. Moody, H. L. Creech, L. M. Calhoun, C. T; Bam berg. Bennett Springs: Wm. Thompson, H. E. Johnson, T. J. Hiers. Blackville: H. L. Buist, Cullen Dyches. Bull Pond: J. Gray, -j 1 . George’s Creek: StiH,»W. A. Hartzog. Rosemary: L. B. Grubbs. Sycamore: W. H. Mixson, W. H. Wilkinson, W. A.Augley, J. M. Mixson, W. A. Basset, Frank Thomas, O. B. Bowers, P. G. W. Sanders. Williston: B. W. Birt, J. W. Black, J. B. Quattlebaum, W. A. WilUa. T. Brigman, J. A. P. Collins, L. A BAMBERG COUNTY WEDDING Have you enrolled yet? time eipircs July 28. The time for enrolling expires July 28, Mr. Voter. Do it now. v Winter Cover Crop*, It is time for the farmer to begin to plan for his winter cover crops Clemson College last „ week sent out a warning to farmers to buy their vetch and clover seed at once, as definite information that the seed will advance in price has been re- ceiyed from the Department of Agri culture and from importers. The legumes are the best friends the South Carolina farmer has -at this time. They flourish splendidly in this region and are the greatest of all soil-building factors. Grow legumes and cut the nitrogen bill. The First Bale of Cotton. Houston, Texa^July 4.—The first Scholarship Examination*. - Several young ladies stood the Win- throp College scholarship and entrance examinations at the Court House Fri- ’ day, but there were no applicants for ! Jno. F. Floyd and Chief J. H. HH1, which enabled him to continue, the speeches of all the candidates, the demonstrative applause of the admirers of each, and the large crowd were the chief features of Spartanburg’s political Fourth of July yesterday. The meet ing here was pronounced one of the warmest yet held, and all factions seemed to think it the best from the standpoint of their candidates. The senator had hardly said a word , when he was interrupted by cries of “Give us Blease,” “Blease is our man,” and other calls and shouts. Mayor ; Floyd immediately stepped to the front and said: “1 just want to say that we are going to have order here today, and we are going to have it if it takes every policeman in Spartan burg.” This statement was received with cheers, arid pratically all the house quieted..dOH'h with the excep tion of a man or two at the left of tire stage and up in the balcony to the right of the stage. These gave trou ble from time to time and started others. • j Senator Smith was under a great MU* Mall Kaar*a Bacoma* Brida af Gaa DuPra Sandar*. Fairfax,July2.—Miss Melt Kesrseand Mr. George DuPre Sanders were mar ried at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ke&rse, near Olar, Bamberg County, last Saturday. The groom is a son of the late Wil- Ham J. Sanders and Mrs. Sallie L San ders, and besides being one of the lar gest planters in the lower part of the State he is director in several banka and has other interests, lumber, tur pentine, etc. The bride is one of Bam- berg’s fairest daughters, being thor oughly accomplished, and betides be ing a most beautiful girl she has won the love and admiration of every one who has had the good fortune to know her. The ceremony took place at high noon in the broad piazza among ferns, potted plants and vines. The couple warm I made a striking picture, the bride at tired in a ' beautiful traveling gown of Copenhagen blue with nat to match, and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and mosses. The bridal march was played by a lifelong friend of the bride, Miss Myr tle Roberts,of Lykesland, N. C. f who also played softly during the impressive ceremony. Luncheon was served at small tables in several courses. After chatting with and receiving the hearty congrat ulations of the many friends for a long and prosperous life of happiness, the young couple left in their auto mobile, expecting to reach Columbia before night, and from Columbia they will go to Hendersonville, N,_. V C., and other points of interest. The presents were numerous and handsome. and will do everything possible tp en- handicap because of the "condition of courage the coming of desirable set- . his tt.roat. He had been greatly wor- tlers to the territory along its lines. ^ “ to whether he would be able President Harrison feels that jhe t0 s P eak at alL Uis stay in the city South offers greater opportunity than I was cut ahort because of this and he any other section and that people ']jv-i •' or ^ orence have a specialist ing in the South cannot improve their conditions by moving arid that conse quently the decision to withdraw per- mently any rates which might serve as an indutemerit to some persons tcfleave the South is in their interest as well as in the general interest of the South and of the Southern Railway Company. There itors. Only two legal frbale of 19U cotton marketed in the j e by the Master. There u n j te< j states, weighing 392 pounds, the College of Charleston scholarship, airauuia in live stock,—- rabid on the Cotton exchange here to-1 ExatniriationS will be held at the j diiy for 1500, or $1-27 4-2 per pound. It Court House Friday for one scholarship classed as strict low middling spotted, valued at $158 offered by the Universi Have you enrolled ye*? The time expiree July 28. Mr. Falkenettein Qualifie*. Mr. C. E. Falkenstein, who ^vas recently appointed post master at Barn well to succeed Mr. S. B. Moseley, re- j ceived his commission from. President Wilson last week and entered upon his new duties Saturday. Miss Lula Falkenstein, who has had several months experience in the office, will be his asssistant. - ■ —T— want it quick, phene No. 2. (fas’ Drug Store. - Thelma Mazursky and Lily prdson are the guests of relatives in Williston. ' - fends It came from Lyford, Texas. If you 91&t it quick, phone No. Huggins’ Drug Store. ’ ty of Sdutb Carolina and two four-year and one dne-year scholarships at Clem son. These scholarships are well worth winning. treat him/ Many demonstrations were started by the senator’s friends, as he told of what he had done for the farmers of the state. Governor Blease made a charac teristic speech’, in which he took a rap at the newspapers and certain of his political enemies, and reiterated that he had done nothing for which he would apologize. He promised that when he went to Washington fa would see to it that all negro mail clerks are turned out and Bleas^ men put in their places, apd the republi can officeholders would also be rt-^ placed.,. «• - X ‘ v L. D. Jennings, of Sumter who spoke next, received close attention, as those so partisan to the governor all left with him immediately at the conclusion of his speech.' Several sit ting in advantageous positions esti- j mate that about 300 men left the - i Thomat Collin*. In loving remembrance of our dear brother, Thomas Collins. On Monday May 4th the death angels .took brother to the world above afteritwo weeks of suffering of appendicitis.' On April 22d he was carried tp/the city hospital of Statesboro, Ga„ where he died after undergoing the second oper ation. He is survived by a loving mother, three sister^ two brothers and a host of relativepto mourn his loss. > At last the herid shall rest, Upon our Sapriour’s breast. It’s hard to break the tender chords. When Iptfe has bound the heart. It’s so hard to speak the words, Wertnust forever part. Thomas thou hast gone and left us, And your loss we deeply feel, But ’tis God who has bereft us, And to His will we all must yield. Written by a sister. Cowpess and soy beans srA among the best of the crops that may be sown after small grain has been harvested. Cowpeas especially do well on small grain stubble and soy beans flourish amazingly en the coastal lands of the State. * botidfri*. Mr., governor’s record and appealed to th« men of the state who wished to see a change of conditions to vote - for a senator who would uphold the ancient ideals of South Carolina.^ Mr.. Jen nings made a fine impression on the audience and probably received the The time for enrolling expires July 28, Mr. Voter. Do it now. warmest applause of the city. W. P. Pollock, who spoke last, ex pressed his pleasure at being in the old iron district where the old iron men fought, in the Rearlmtinn, he. urged the declaration of a new in dependence from Bleaseism that it means. He took ernor’s record in aoaee detail and ceived the approbation of the i ence in many instances, when he cussed acta qf the governor i past 3 1-2 years.. up' the