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L VOl. XXXVIU BARNWELL BOARD ANSWERS CHARGES Manning Probes Dispensary Situation. ' -- AFFIDAVITS ARE PRESENTED M Ju»l Llk« a M«mb«r of lha Family" BARNWELL, S. C. MARCH A, 1915 Mi: •i PMples, Owen* and Wia* Make General Denial—Much Teatimony. Hearing on the order for the mem bers of the Bdrawell County Dispen sary Board to show cause why they should not be removed from office for misconduct were begun Thursday morning before Governor Richard I. Manning. The hearings in the Supreme Court room were attended by a half hundred citizens of Barnwell County. The members of the board cited to appear by the Governor are B. F. Peeples, V. S. Owens and S. A. Wise, who were represented by Attorneys C. C. Shnms, J. 0. Patterson, Harley & Best, of Barnwell, and Claude A.' Saw yer, of Aiken. The complainants were represented by Attorneys S. G. May- field, of Denmark, and Thos. M. Boul- ware, of Barnwell. The first session was begun at 11 o’clock and ehded at 2 o’clock. During the afternoon sev eral witnesses were examined. Gov ernor Manning made it clear that his order was issued upon affidavits sub mitted. The hearings were brought to a close Thursday night at 9:15 o’clock. Addi tional affidavits are to be filed in answer to the new charges and another-hear- ing will be held today, Thursday, March 4th, beginning at 11 o’clock, at which time arguments by attorneys will be heard. At the night session Gov- nor Manning ruled that it will not be necessary for a special auditor to in vestigate the books of the board. “I want to arrive at the facts, I don’t want to have technicalities in jected into the case,” s»id Gov. Man ning. Many affidavits were read at the hearing by both sides. ^ The attorneys for the dispensary board read affidavits denying each and every charge preferred in the gover nor’s order. Serious Chargo Withdrawn. The attorneys for the prosecution withdrew the charge of '‘habitual drunkenness,” which had been brought against V. S. Owens, a member of the board, and others. More than a score of affidavits were read to disprove the charge that Mr. Owens was addicted to the use of whiskey. The resolutions adopted by the Barnwell bar associa tion and the town council, indorsing Mr. Owens, were introduced as evi dence. The members of the board in their return denied that worthless and “unsalable” goods had been purchased for the dispeniaries or that excessive prices had been piid for whiskey. They stated that the salary of employes was entirely within the discretion of the members. They denied that relatives had been knowingly appointed as dis pensers. “SVe were greatly surprised at the complaints and we do not fear to ap proach an investigation,” was the statement contained in one of the af fidavit . „ 1. L. Tobin, clerk of the board, in an affidavit denied that worthless goods had been purchased by the dis pensary board. Several of the county dispensers sent affidavits denying that they had been furnished with “unsalable liquor” by the dispensary. Report Was a Farce. The report by the special commit tee of the grand jury, which praised the work of the dispensary board, was read at the hearing. The grand jury recommended that the contract for hauling whiskey be awarded by competitive bids, taking the position that-1200 a month, now paid, is too high. Attorneys for the board objected to the introduction of oral testimony on the ground that no opportunity was given to make answer. “I can better arnve at the facts- in the case after hearing the testimony,” said Gov. Manning in reply to the at torneys. The governor indicated that he would permit the board to make answer to any statements that the witnesses made. « W. I. Johns, member of the spe cial committee of the grand jury ap pointed to investigate the dispensary, - was the first witness at the hearing. He took the stand immediately after he reading of the affidavits. He sub stantiated statements already made in h is affidavit and gave information as to “unsalable” whiskey furnished the county dispensaries by the county board.. “Oar report on the dispensaries was PLAN TO STARVE GERMANY ASSUMES LEADING PLACE AlEas’ Doekrattoa of Intention to Cut Off Cotemorco Main Foaturo. The plan of Great Britain and her allies, whereby they will attempt to cut off supplies from Germany and at the same time prevent commerce from leaving Germhn ports has been an nounced and communicated to the United States.) This action is in retaliation for the German declaration of a naval war zone, and while details have not been made public it is noted that no men tion is made in the official statement of a blockade or contraband. It is considered almost certain in official quarters at Washington that a protest Will be made against the ac tion of the allied nations which is re garded as an unprecedented and novel step and one likely to.work injury to commerce between the United States and the countries with which she is at peace. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO START AND WIN “CLEAN-UP DAY" TO BE OBSERVED AT FAIRFAX Mirhanti and RteMeata to Brightoa Up The Twenty Thoutond Extra. Votes With Each Club of Ten Old or New Subscriptiotis Will Give You a Start Why Not Go to Work snd Win This Beautiful Trip. it* 8 TWENTY THOUSAND EXTRA VOTES For each club of ten new or old subscribers secured during the week ending Monday, March 1, at 6 p. m., we will give twenty thousand extra votes. Ad dress your letter containing sub- scriptlons and money to Panama-Paciflc Contest Co., Box 215, Orangeburg, 8. C., and remember theletter must be In your near est post office by 6 p. m., Monday, March 1. NO.# ADOLPHUS J0NES~ HEADS TAX BOARD State DIED IN LOUISIANA. Dr. Edwin L. Tilling halt Wat Former South Carolinian. News was received here last week of the death of Dt^. Edwin Lawrence Till- inghast, son of the late Hon. Robert I. Tillinghast, of Beaufort District, S< C., at his home in Mooring's Port, La., in the 77th year of his life. Dr. Tillinghast graduated from the New Orleans Medical College in March, 1861, and went to Virginia as a member of the Palmetto Guards, George B- Cuthbert, commanding. He was wound ed at the battle of the Wilderness and being incapacitated for further field duty was appointed surgeon. After duty on the battle fields he was put in charge of the Florence Hospital for wounded Federals. At the close of the war he removed,to Louisiana and en gaged in active practice. He married M.ss Patty Lewis, of Shreveport La.,' who, with five children survive him. He is gso survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Patter >ot» and Mrs. John I. Bron son, of Barnwell, and one brother, Major W. S. Tillinghast, of Beaufort. If you have been contemplating entering the contest for the free trip to San Francisco and return to be given by this paper now Is the time to do so, while the extra votes are on. If you have already entered and are at work no doubt you have received many promises of subscriptions. These promises are all well and good If they materialize but our ad vice to you Is to see every individual who has promised you and explain to them that if they ever intend to help you In the contest now is the time to do it. Explain to {hem fur ther that a subscription now is equal to six later on and in giving you one subscription now they are helping you six times as much as they would dur ing the last of the contest. We can not see why every girl in this county who has a few minutes to spare each day does not go to work in this contest. The prize is a costly and valuable one and a few. a very few. subscriptions from your imme diate friends will put you a long ways toward winning the prize. When this contest is oyer you will certainly be surprised to note how few votes ll took to win the tour. If you -have been thinking it over send us yitvy name and let us get you started. LESS COTTON IN 1915 a farce. We simply adopted the audi tor’s report," said Mr. Johns. New Charge*. At the afternoon session, after much testimony had been given the foHowing additional charges were pre ferred against the board of control: 1. That “short measure” (less than half pint) whiskey has been sold by the dispensaries. 2. That the whiskey has not been properly analyzed by a chemist. * 3. That dispensers have allowed drinking “upon the premises" of at least one dispensary. Gov. Manning amendments to be the evidence offered, stating that op- { acres; Chib Interesting Figure* Submitted at Meeting in Ellenton The regular monthly meeting of the Ellenton Agricultural Club was held on last Saturday and at the meeting some interesting figures were submitted by the President, H. M. Cassels, relative to the number of acres planted in cot ton and corn in 1914 as compared with what will be planted in 1915 It was found that twenty representa live farmers, members of the club last year planted 2,530 acres of totton and that this year they will plant 1,560; in 1914 they planted 1,667 acres in corn > and this year they will plant 2,040 acres permitted these in 1914 they harvested 556 acres of oats made to conform to ; and this year they will harvest 813 this year they have 55 acres in portunity would be allowed for the | board to make answer. Affidavits in I reply will be filled at the hearing March 4th. wheat compared with none last year Last year these twenty representa tive farmers bought for their use, that of their tenants and customers 1,460 ST D. A. R. CHAPTER IN BARNWELL COUNTY Dicey Langiton Chapter Organized at Allendale on Feb. 22. ' x - Wa^hington’s birthday was also the natal day for the Dicey Langston chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at Allendale. The prompt organi?ation of this chapter is a trib ute to the energy and ability of the organizing regent, Mrs. J. Henry Johnson. Her papers were accepted at the national board meeting in De cember. She was at once appointed organizing regent, and had the neces sary number of papers in Washington before the January board convened. The organization was delayed to in clude 15 charter members: Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. W. A. All, Mrs. Otis Brabham, Mrs. F. H. Edenfield, Mrs. H. W. AH, Mrs. B. G. Murphy LeRoy Wilson, Mrs. J. S. Mixon, F. G. Boineau, Mrs. H. J. Brab- Mrs E. H. Wessinger, Misses Raysor, Eunice Willigms, Ella I’egues snd Eva Mae Owens. The officers of the chapter are. Re gent, Mrs. Henry Johnson; vice regent, Mrs LeRoy Wilson; registrar, Mrs. B. UNMurphy; recording secretary, Miss Eunice Williams; corresponding sec retary, Miss Sara Raysor, treasurer, Mrs. H. W. All, historian, Mrs. H. J. Brabham. There is much interest and enthusiasm in this chapter, and it has every pros pect of rapid growth. Mrs. Mrs. ham, Sara ' Many witnesses were introduced at tons of fertilizer and this year they will buy 608 tons. These figures go to show that the farmers in that section of the county have decided to cease planting all cot- tqn and putting ^11 their money in fertilizer. This step should he taken by farmers of other sections and all would be better off next year.—Aiken Journal and Review. the afternoon session by the prosecu tion in an effort to prove that "un salable” whiskey had been purchased by the board and sent to the county dispensers. It was charged that sev eral of the dispensaries had been “overstocked” with “bad selling liq uor.” Considerable testimony was given relative to the contract with Angus Patterson for transporting whiskey to the various points in the county. Mr. Patterson is receiving $200 for this service. I. L. Tobin, clerk of the board, testified that there was not a written contract with Mr. Patterson and that there was no record of the other bids. The contract for hauling the whiskey, he said, was never ad vertised in the., papers. He said that it had been “talked on the streets.” Several dispensers testified as to the “best selling” liquors at the various dispensaries in the county. There was little demand for the high priced whis key, the witness said. Three witnesses charged that a cer tain brand of beer had been illegally sold at the Williston dispensary. The beer was not purchased by the county board of control. At the night session S. G. Mayfield, one of the attorneys, for the prosecu tion, asked if the members of the board would not go on the stand to testify. C. E. Sawyer and C. C. Simms, attorneys for the board; immediately protested,..strenously against Mr. May- field commenting upon the question of the board members testifying. The attorneys asserted that the board mem bers had a constitutional right to silence throughout the hearing. They fur ther stated that they would rest their case upon the affidavits already per sonally given by members of the board. Second Week Jurors. Jurors for the second week of the March term of court were drawn Mon day as follows: Allendale: T. T.Speaks, J. A. Moody, A. W. Owens, W. H. Harden, W. M. Lightsey, H. A. Lazar. Baldoc: J. W. Wilson, J. S. Steph ens. Barnwell: B. Mazursky, W. W. Wood ward, W. J. Sexton, W. E. McNab, T. S; Black, L. Cohen, G. P. Hogg. Bennett Springs: J. W. Rosier, P. J. Hiers, J. W. Boyles, W. M. Bradley, J. T. Duncan, B. F. Anderson, J. W. Allen. Blackville: W. T. Walker. Bull Pond: M. L. Middleton.- Four Mile: L. A. Bush. George’s Creek: G. A^ Barnes. Great Cypress: R. B. Cunningham, J. M. Griffin. Rich Land: J. L. Andersen. Rosemary: B. J. Hajs. Sycamore: C. F. Croft, W. W. Cope, W..H. Wilkinson. Williston: J. L. Johnson, B. W. Birt, H. A. Bolen. Requiaacat. Blackville, March 2.—The wires have just moaned the message to me that a great saint has passed from the scenes of her earthly miasion to what eternal rewards or service who shall tell! Few in her generation and section do not personally know the name, at leaat, of Miss Mary Maher, of Blackville. And oh! how many have had the rare privi lege of having felt the influence that radiated, like light from a star, on all who came in touch with her consecrat ed life! A volume would hardly suf fice to chronicle her deeds of loving devotion to her family, friends and even strangers needing her ministra tions. To the un-Catholic world about her she did more than any priest or Bishop to justify the Faith in which she lived and died “a blessed martyr” to duty. To sacrifice herself was the prime tenet of her religion, and the Holy Church has no name in its calendar of sanctified children more worthy of general rever ence than that of Mary Maher. From her almost diaphanous form and sternly pure personality emanated the subtle spiritual essence that we call' “grace”—that divine something which penetrates the social atmosphere around it and makes less noble natures feel that “the ground is holy.” How she labored for the good of her neigh bors—how she toiled day and night about the beds of many loved ones, to whom her- hands gave ease—how she lavished he" varied generosities on all who needed them is matter of common knowledge in her world. And now, at last, after the full term of life allotted to man, she sleeps and her frail body rests in its narrow bed beside the long line of her kindred, whose passage to that bourne she smoothed so tirelessly. To Barnwell and to Blackvillejhis mound of earth, that soofl will be green r must ever stand as a sacred shrinb to which the grateful hearts that knew and loved her will bear offerings of lender memories, till they too, shall lie stilf on the bosom of our all-reclaiming mother. Chief and honored among these is her be loved and devoted nephew, Clinton M. Fairfax, Feb. 27.—The Civic League met Thursday of last week at the home of Miss Vivian Durant. Owing to the inclement weather there was a small attendance, but Important business was discussed. It was decided to observe “clean-up day" in March and a day will be set on which all business houses and residents will be asked to brighten up their premises. Other important mat ters were presented by Mrs. George Saunders, the president, and the league hopes to make itself useful in many ways in inproving and beautifying the town. A missionary conference of the Sa vannah River association was held in the Baptist church Wednesday. The following ministers and laymen were present: A. E. Reimer, J. H. Edwards, S. P. Cogburn, W. H. Dowling, E. A. McDowell, J. E. McManaway, R. T. Causey, A. W. Owens, J. T. Wilson, and G. S. O’Neal. Little Miss Lena Johnston was host ess at a birthday party to her friends Tuesday afternoon. A merry time was had at games. A sweet course was served and pretty little pink baskets of pink candy were presented as souve nirs. William Laughlin, mayor of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and James W. Canahan, a prominent capitalist of that pUce, were visitors here recently, looking over some land near here. The local school observed Washing ton’s Birthday. With the coming of spring the base ball season is at hand again. A num ber of young men are determined to start this year in earnest and as the prospects are bright many victories are anticipated. Mr. J. B. McMillan, of Ulmer, waa in town last week. He is one of the best base ball players in the county. Mrs. Edith Dowling, of BrutAon, was afvisitor here Sunday. Mrs. Ursula Cope is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. All. A large number of horses snd mules were shipped here from Augusta re cently, the consignees being Kizer k Moye. 1 The many friends of Mrs. M. A. Moye regret to learn of her illneas. Mr. J. T. Wilson, Jr., of the Universi ty of South Carolina, has been spending j some time at home. The many friends of Messrs. H. M Harveley and W. M. Myrick regret to learn of their continued illneas. The former is now in a hospital and the latter will probably leave for one in the near future, ‘Rebecca’s Triumph” waa staged here at the auditorium Friday evening. A large audience was present The speech by Miss Zelle Loadholt snd the songs by Mrs. F. C. Chitty deserve special mention. Got. Named bf SUCCEEDED BY C W. SAWTEt PLEASANT HILL NEWS. Fine Weather Aid* Farmer* in Their -Work.—Other Item*. Williston, Feb. 27.—Misses Higgins and Shuler attended the teachers meet ing in Barnwell on Saturday of last week. Mr. Ryerson Edenfield and Miss Kate Edenfield have returned to their home in North Augusta after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Weathersbee Miss Carey Ahl, who is teaching Martin, spent the week-end with Miss Mattie Mitchell. Mr. J. W. Folk and two sons, Thomas and Cecil, visited Augusta last week. Mr. C. B. Parker and Mrs. J. G. Davis spent Wednesday in Barnwell with relatives. Misses Minnie and Bertha Beck spent the week-end with the Misses Davis. Miss Eunice Weathersbee spent sev eral days last week with her sister, Mrs. W. W. Spra wls. The farmers of this section are pro gressing nicely with their work, -due to the fine weather of the past several days. NEWS ITEMS FROM OLAR. J- P. Dorhaaa aad W. G. Qoorry Aft tto Other ll—hwri of Board. Columbia, February 27.—The State tax commission waa appointed by Gor- ernor Manning thia morning as fol lows: A. W. Jones, of Columbia, chair man; W. G. Querry of Spartanburg. andJ. P. Derham, of Conway. Mr. Jones immediately resigned as Comp troller General and the Governor ap pointed Carlton W. Sawyer, of Orange burg, to succeed him. The State tax commission waa se lected by the Governor after careful study and after giving the closest at tention to the personnel with especial attention to their fitness and ability, and it is believed that the appointments made by Governor Manning on this tax commission will meet with the unquali fied approval of the people of South Carolina, for they are each peculiariy fitted for the Work. Authority om Tsaoa. Mri. A. W. Jones, who is the chair man of the commission, has bees Comptroller General for twelve years, and in that time has made a special study of the tax questions, so much as thst he is recognized throughout the country as an expert and an authority on the matter. This comes in with his line of work and rounds out a career of usefulness and service seldom equalled in South Carolina. For several years Mr. Jones has been recommending a central tax commission and no oae is better qualified than he is to equal ize tax assessment! and makedbe law uniform and impartial. Mr. J. P. Derham, of Horry Coeaty, who waa also appointed on the tax com miasion, was Comptroller General of the State before Mr. Jones and is himself an expert on the tax question. 4Is fitness for the position is also weM known over the State. Mr. W. Q. Querry, the other member of the tax commission, is a farmer af Spartanburg County, and at praaeat a member of the General Aaaamhly, which position he will resign. He tint came into prominence as foreama ut the grand jury which took such a leer- less stand for law aad order la hia home county and want after tea lynchers. Hia splendid grasp ai bad ness came into favorable aotio ing hia work as foreman of the jury in investigating the county of ficers and hia recommendations as te the county finance. Ha is oae ef the most promising of the younger ama ia public life in South Carolina, aad aa appointment that Governor has made will m%et with more univer sal approval than thia one. The Gov ernor ia particularly happy in finding three such able and worthy maa te serve on the tax commission. The New CoaiptraUar. Carlton W. Sawyer, of Orangeburg, was to-day appointed byv Governor Manning as Comptroller General of South Carolina vice A. W. Jones, re signed, to become chairman of the State tax commission. The appoint ment of Mr. Sawyer ia a recognition of merit and ability which are the main reasons why the Governor selects aa individual for appointment He is be ing heartily congratulated on selecting Mr. Sawyer, than whom there is no more worthy or more popular man ia Columbia and South Carolina. Carlton Wilkes Sawyer, Comptroller General, is a native of Orangeburg County, having been born at “Sawyer- dale,” in that county. He is the young est of eight children, all of whom are living. His mother was Elizabeth Bamberg, sister to former State Treas urer Isaac Bamberg and the late Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg of Bamberg, and died shortly after hia birth, and his father, Wilkes Sawyer, moved the family to the town of Orangeburg ia 1880 in order to educate bis children. Mr*. C. F. Riser Entertained Sewing Club Monday of Laat Week. Olar, Feb. 27.—Miss Rosa Hutto re turned Monday, after a visit with her ■ister, Mrs. Joe Halford, in Blackville. Mrs. C. F. Rizer entertained the Sew- a Salesday. Monday was salesday— mostly ia name. Only one piece of real estate was sold by the Master. There was considerable trading in live stock, bow ing club last Monday afternoon, in'ever. A comparatively small - Barnwell Officer*. Governor Manning has appoiated Messrs. R. W. Riley and J. B. Arms trong as auditor and treasurer.respecti- vely, for this county. The appoin tments were made Friday. Felder, friend. and near him her life-long R. A. The many friends of Capt. J. A. Jen kins, Sr., will learn with regret of hia senouxillnhss 4 the home of hia daugh ter, Mrs. C. B. Free, of Batfberg waa in attendance and at an early in the afternoon the visitors departed for their homes. honor of her daughter, Daisy's 16th birthday. A number were present. Among the guests was Mrs. ‘Henry Jumper from Springfield. Mrs. Rizer served a salad and sweet course. Mrs. Henry Jumper of Springfield is visiting her brother, Dr. Odom, here. \ gins’ Drug Store aad thia Mr. and Mrt.-<j. R. Horton of Den- concern ia no* prepared to mark .were the guests of Mias Kitty and all prcacriptkwsa. Sat Horton last Sunday. meat in this Dr. Simmons, of Charleston, has ae- cepted a position as druggist with Hog-