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t. * V. •vV Af a r VOL. XXV1U. THE DISPENSARY MUDDLE. WALTERBORO, S. C., JUNE 6, 1906. NO. 4b, Prominent Colleton Officii'm Involved— The Committee Rev^sline S:m2 Start ling Information Recently. The committee appointed* by the leg- islature to investigate the dispensary hss been revealiiy; some startling infor mation recently. For the want of space Stnoak. Mr Lyon stated to the com mittee, however, before asking any questions that he d^d not get his inform ation abont the draft from Mr Smash nor from the Farmers and Merchant| Bank of Walterboro. He stated this in justice to Mr Stnoak, because he did not wish to put the bank in the position of an informer, for the- information had come from other Bocrce*i. Mr Smoak HON. W. C. BRANT GRADED SCHOOL CLOSES. it will not l>e possible to publish the entire proceedings but can only give asy- that qp the 17th of Nov.of last year nopsis. Peahaps the developments that are most interesting to the readers of The Press and Standard, are the incident be tween Maj. John Black and Mr Lyon, of the committee, and the confliatingte*^ timony of Mr \V. W. Smoak, cashier of The Farmers and Merchants Bank and that of Hon. J. M Walker, thsmber of the legislature trom Colleton county. Upon information that Mr Lyon had been to Walterboro investigating his private affairs, Maj. John Black, so the newspapers say, accosted Mr Lyon on the streets of Columbia and threatend his life. At the same time nsiug some pretty strong l mguage.Mr Lyon reported tbli to the committee who immediately passed resolutions submitting the whole thing to the Governor for his action. The Governor has heard Maj. Black’s attorneys and has submitted all the facts and records to the Attorney General asking to be advised as to what his powers are under the law. It has been frequently suggested by a number of newspapers and by a number of indirid- uals that the Governor; should remove Maj Black for his interfering with the work of the committee, while many others hold that the affair between Maj. Black and Mr Lyon was entirely a personal affair and that the Governor has no right to interfere with a personal quarrel between officials. The Attorney General has not yet advised the Gover nor, and it i* not known at this time What action the Governor will take THK SHOAK-WALKER INCIDENT. The testimony of Mr W. W. Smoak, ashler of the Farmers and Merchants dank and Hon. J. M. Walker, member it the legislature Irom this county pro- iuoes quite interesting reading. Mr Lyon rot Mr Walker on the stand and asked ilm to state what he knew of a state- sent to the effect that he had drawn a Iraftfor $75 cn Mr H. H. Evans, who mM at that time chairman of the State Board of Control. Mr Walker stated in )ffect that daring fair week Mr Svans bad offered to give him a good pan, bat some weeks afterwards had vritten Mr Walker to draw on him for and bay the gun himself. Mr Walker bought Mr Evans an honorable gentle- nan and his friend, and he saw no im- jropriety in accepting such a gift from t friend, so he made the draft.The draft vm returned unpaid, it being noted on he draft that Mr Evans was ont of own. Mr Walker denied that Mr Imoak had cantioued him when he went 0 make the draft. That Mr Smoak had lot told him that his conduct would be nisoonstraed and that it would appear hat he sold his vote. Mr Walker fur- her stated that as soon a« be had heard f the draftjncident that 'he wrote to tr Lyon requesting that he be permit- ad to appear before the committee for he purpose of explaining to the commit- ee, bat that he had been advised by Mr jyon that he did not think he would >ash it further. Mr Walker also took up the matter of > telephone conversation waich he had rith a member of his lamily immediate- f after the election of Maj. Black on be Board. In that conversation he had poken with pleasure of the election of laj Black and stated that it meant a ood deal for him, because as he ad worked hard for Maj, Black’s elec- ion; that Maj. Black and his friends nd family throughout'Colleton and teanfort would assist him. Walker, two Mrs hence, in his race for solicitor of tin circait. That was all there was in it. (e had not received any money or any on from Mr Evans or anybody else. Mr Reid admitted that he had related is conversation between Mr Walker nd a member of his family, but that it id happened in this way: l has on the sy of the dispensary election there were number of Inquiries Ml his effloe as to te result end many people were inier- ited hi Maj. Black's candidacy. There id beerTho news nntll Mr Walker’s wsver—soa. eiid he then kid ho were in the office what Mr as aeying ae to the result of the on. 1 mroSkoax'k evidence. Mr Lyon then pot op Mr W. W.- Mr Walker presented a draft on Mr H. U. Evans for $75 for col’ection, and at same time showed him a letter request ing him to make the daft. At the time of presenting draff he had stated to Mr Smoak that Mr Evans and Maj. Black had promised him a gun. Mr Smoak said he advised Mr Walker not to make the draff because he was a young man starting ont in life and that it might have the wrong appearance. Mr Walker denied that he,Smoak,had made each a statement. Later the draft was remrned unpaid as Mr Evans was notjn Newbe-ry. Mr Smoak was then asked if he knew anything else, Mr Lyon pressing him to tell everything else'that Mr Walker had told him. Mr Smoak requested that he be not forced to do it for what had been told him was in the strictest confidence and he won Id not tell it unless he was forced to do It. There was then some discussion as to whether or not the statement was rele vant. Wherenpon, Mr Walker stated to the chairman that if Mr Smoak knew anything farther that he would like for him to tell it. Mr Smoak then aaked Mr Walker if he would absolve him from his pledge of secrecy. Whereupon Mr Walker replied, “If yon know any thing tell it.” Mr Smoak then stated that Mr Walker came into the bank abont two months ago and aaked abont some cloths, Mr Smoak having represented some tailoring company. Mr Walker add that the suit he had on cost $40 and that John Black gave it to him and he saw him pay a tailor in Columbia $40 for it. Mr Walker stated to the com mittee that he had bought the suit of clothes in Columbia himself and saved $5 per cent by baying them there. My Walker stated that he 'did not mention Maj. Black's name and that Maj. Black had nothihg to do with the anit of clothes nor with the gun incident. Mr Smoak; “Mr Walker did yon mean to say that yon didn’t tell me that John Black gave yon $40 to buy a salt of clothes?” Answer: “No I didn’t, and yon lied when you said it.” Mr Smoak: “You lie, sir.” Both men were evidently excited and were apparently anxious to get at each other after having passed the lie; they were getting in close qnrters when Marshal F. S. Strickland canght hold of Mr Walker and others canght Mr Smoak and quieted them. Chairman Hay told Mr W alker he would have to get qniet and let the work of the committee go ahead, or he wonld be pat under arresc. The. Very Best Remedy for Bowel Trouble. Mr M F Borronghs, an old and well- known resident of Blufiton, Ind., savt: “1 regard Cbapberlaln’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as tbe very best remedy for bowel trouble. I make this statement after having used the remedy in my family for feveral years. I am never without it.” This remedy is al most sure to be needed before the sum- Is over. Why not buy it now and be prepared for such an emergency? For sale by John M Klein. NOTICE To Persona Interested In Bridgeport Organ Contest. As previously advertised, we will not accept guesses after 19 o’clock, Satur day, June »th. The judges in this contest will be three disinterested gefitlemen whose high standard of character and honesty will warrantfaif and impartial dealingrt) every one contesting for a prize. It must be distinctly understood that the undersigned Will have nothing what ever to do with the awarding of these prists and if yoh are not one of the tacky ones it will be because yen did- not make the right guess. We have already received ever one thousand guesses and will be unable to notify anyone as to the result of the retail of contest except through this paper so do not expect ue to write yon a Utter telling yon whether you won the prise or not, as that will be quite im* l The name of grst print together furnished ue by thq factory will be pub lished In tbe next issue of this paper. Tbe winners of all othorprisee will be notified through the nmil Brown Furniture do. Gives Mrs. Farmer a Few Interesting FacU About His Trip to New Or leans In January. Dear Mrs Farmer—Please excuse me for not writing you before now. I have been so busy with my farm and other duties that 1 have hot had time to write. I also have had so much to think about since 1 at tended the great cotton convention in New Orleans last January that I hardly know how to’ express myself. In that meeting I heard cotton up, cotton down and cotton all around. I could not gather my wits (if I had any) for the clang of par gongs, am bulance gongs, police wagon gongs, and. the automobiles puffing along the very narrow streets kept me on the lookout continuously. I decided later on to write you a letter from some notes I made during the con vention. ;Phis convention was certainly an interesting occasion and I received much information which I hope I may be able to give you in an intelli gent way, and that it may be of great benefit to you. I have been impressed witlj one subject, the cost of growing cotton. New England, Manchester and Lancaster say that we mast re duce the expense or cost of produc tion; that therein lies our opportunity to make a profit. They say that cot ton can be produced at three cents a pound. They sedm to know so much about cost of cotton growing and the great profit to be made, yet they have never tried it Dear Madam, do~yoii know that some of our farmers believe in three cent cotton rather than contribute ten cents per bale on their crop md help to protect their own interest and the interest of their country? One thing I noticed in this great meeting that every man who spoke on cotton knew his business—every detail, cost of production, cost of selling, cost of equipment, in fact they know all about the farm. Mrs Farmer, does your husband know his bnsiness? Can he tell what is invested in bis farm? V/hat is cost of operating, selling, depreciation? Ask the old man a few questions and just see how little he really knowns about his business. Madam, it is time for yog, to take a hand in this cotton growing and* selling matter to help you a . bit on selling. 1 will say tnat it looks very much like you can get fifteen cents for the cotton you now have on hand. I hope the cotton is safely housed. It looks very much like twelve cents or more for cotton next fall. Are you not sorry for the poor fellow who has already sold at ten cents? He wont do such a thing again. Tell him the Southern Cotton Asssocia- tion is protecting and defending his interest and to never sell cotton on a declining market. But to warehouse his cotton, draw money if he needs it and bold his cotton for the price. Yours very respectfully, W C Brant One of the Mott Successful Terms in the History of the School Closed Friday, June 1st. The closing exercises of the Wal- terboro Graded School were held at the court house Thursday and Friday evening. Thursday evening the program consisted o( music and songs by the school and the reading af essays by the graduating class. These ’essays were excellent and proved the good work done by this class during the past session. The program for Thurs day evening was as tollows: Invocation—Rev. J. L. Daniel. Chorus—“Welcome Son g”—by School. “Success in Life”—Mylnor Beach. Music. “Life iis What We Make it”— Charlie Goodwin. Music. “'The Future of the South”— Prentiss Griffin. Chorus—“Improve the Passing Hour”—by School. 4, Essay—“Joan of Arc”—Miss Es telle Easterliu. Music. “Wealth and Worth”—John Hick man. Music. ^ “Heroism of the Pilgrims”— Christoph vouLehe. Chorus—“A Song of the Spring”— by School. Presentation of certificates—by Prof C li Calhoun. Benediction. < Mylnor Beach who graduated first iu his class should also be compli mented upon bis regular attendance at school, having been present every day during the past session. There are several others whose names should be mentioned for their regular at tendance, these are Miss Miriam Dn- Bois who made the b<*t record in school, having been upon the honor roll every month during the past term. Vernon Padgett, Harvey Pad gett, Glover Hubster and Ernest Hubster were present every day. Friday evening the exercises were continued with an address by Hon. O. B. Martin, stite superintendaut of education. There was a good crowd of the patrons and {ftipils present, and Mr Martin delivered an able and in- structive address. He was intro duced by Senator Jos. E. Peurifoy. Rev. C. B. Smith, of Charleston, preached the commencement sermon, which was quite eloquent, at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Quite a large crowd was present, and listened attentively to Mr Smith. One of the most prosperous and successful years at the Walterboro Graded school has ended. Haft Stood Tbe Test 2^ Years. Tbe old original GROVER’S Tftfttele * Cbil! Tonic You know what yop are taking, it IsIronNind quiume ia a taste less form. No-cure no pay 60c. .How foolish for ns to think we can receive that which we do not give, for in the broadest and truest sense, “chickens will come borne to roost,” evex bringing with them th$t which they took away. If yon wish to have have sweet things, kind things, ‘ten der things, said to yon, say such things to others. If yon want smiles, give them. Bessie LaSalle Held at Jail. Tampa, F!a., June 2.—Bessie La Salle Is still In the county Jail, and the probability la that she will remain there. Several of her friends have colled at the Jail to see her but they have showed no inclination to stand on her bond. Bessie I^aBalle is an ex ceedingly handsome young woman. The charge against her Is stealtag a diamond bracelet from a party In this <rity. Will Investigate Stook Yard*. Chicago, June 2.—The city has de cided to appoint a commission to in vestigate conditions at the stbek yards with a view to determining how far the recent criticisms of meth ods employed in the killing of beef and hogs Is justified. Negroes- Killed by Falling Ore. Birmingham. Ala., Jtme Cross, .K Jones aad Henry Lindsay, negro miners, were killed by falling ore and rock from the roof of the Woodward Iron company’s mines near Woodward Saturday. A fourth miner In the party escaped without Injury. Commissioner Caughman here. Last Tuesday at the request of a number of the citizens of VValterlwro. Mr B. L. Caughmau. one of the railroad commissioners of tbit State, came an Walterboro to confer with the peopk* of this town and representatives trem Lodge and Ehrij^rtlt. -3 ♦« what r.-ey desired iu the way of schedules oncha Green Poud, Walterboro and Rraac-i- ville Railroad- The meeting was held m the office of the Farmers and Mer'ha.a:* Bank. Quite a number of promitrun citizens of the town were present wto together with Mr Jabe Padgett repre senting Lodge aud Mr Copelaud repre senting Ehrhardt, went over the Kta*- tion with Mr Cacghman. Mr Canghmau stated that the schefeln had been changed upon the petiqpn of sixty-five people living iu and tvoaai. Lodge, who complained that they coahl not get to Walterboro aad lutck the mam day. He however,* that tike change requested by the commission* did not anticipate the failure to cook* the usual connections at Green P<*aJ* and he was greatly surprised when Im found that the train left Green Hssai before the Augusta train arrived. HsT' was satisfied now, however, eitla the explanation made by the citwecae present and immediately wired Sogae- Intendent Anderson raqtresttujr that tito schedule be again changed so aa to the nsnal connections at Green Pondaa heretofore. Commissioner Caughman’s reqwml; has been complied with and it is asry gratifying to the people of Waltetaa* and all along the route that the usaal connections are now made. ?- Williams Yet a City on a If III. Editor Press and Standard;—After a long r*t 1 venture on the SAj again. 1 sonietim?fl wonder why «rb minds aa “J B D,” “More Anon” ao4 “Country Cousin” and many of year other correspondents do not writs of- tener. Wisdom and knowledge are wtafc we need, and for a brilliant mind to lie idle is not $nly injurious to its •essor,bnt also to the eommunitf s£ largejn other word?, your old prononnccs it a sin and hopes ranoe and idleness will not premii. Good writers are the life of your and as a gentle reminder, allow me suggest that you eucouragc your respondents. Do not confine them to local items, their minds are widen ing and they need to discuss science art, philosophy and religion. A writer should delve into something of wktek he knows but little in order ta get better acquainted with* it. We have had aud are still haying some nice showers. Crops, thoogfc small are green and growing. Aad not a few people it would seem am thinking more of their crops tlms where they will spend eternity. Read ers, watch and pray it will not kn long. We have had two sad deaths in mar community recently, C W Bennett and Dr Strickland. Both were yotng men full of promise and great frieofta* They both left families. Just a fair short weeks ago one would ham thought they would be with us many years. But who is wise enough to understand the mysteries of the prsn- ent past or future? Hence let os bn ready. Williams is yet a city on the hdH, not quite hidden under the ineasun^ but before the year is out two con templations will be a realty—Thatof building a Baptist and a Methoditt church at this place. Both are muck needed and oor people realizing that the coul of man is the vital isms are trying to make things convenient and comfortable. Mrs J M Thompson of 17tUifl«t ii Tliituig her daughter, Mrs 3 4 Ptdgett y M Miss Bftfe Saunders of Stoke* paid our town a very pleasant visit Cabin Bop. *