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p w- ML VOL. XXVIII. WALTERBORO, S. C.. JUNE 27 1906. NO. 49- CAMPAIGN MEETING. . IN WALTERBORO Both Ragsdale and Lyon are , .*«> * Still in the Race. NOTHING SENSASIONL Farmers Too Busy to Attend State Cam paign Meeting at Colleton’s Capital. The State Campaiffn meeting was held in Waiterborolasf Ihtmtday as eched* Bled. The meeting was held in the c:urt house and, while there were few present compared with former meetings, yet there were enough to HU the court house comfortably. The people throngh- out the county were evidently too busy trying to catch up with their work to lose a whole day to listen at political harangues. The meeting was presided over by Mr M. P. Howell, Jr , who made a short bat appropriate speech before introduc ing the speakers. Rev. 8. W. Ackerman of Hound, opened the meeting with prayer after which the candidates for secretary of state were first introduced. The first speaker was L. M. Ragin who thought he was entitled to the position on account of his experience in that office several years ago. He thought he ootkid run it to the satisfaction of the people and save more money than is tieing saved now. Hon. H. P. Tribble, of Anderson, was ibsent. R M McCown was the next speaker- Be it the chief clerk in the secretary of date’s office and thought he shonld be promoted. He urged the point that his ixpenence in the office -inalified him for ht position, lilr McCown is from Florence County. J. D. Morrison, of Charleston county, ras the next candidate introduced. He old of his record as sheriff of Berkeley xranty and was satisfied that if he were ilected he would give the people a faith* ul and honest administration. CaadMUtM for Attornojr Goaorml. The candidates for attorney general next introduced, Attorney Gen* ral Youmans was absent. J. Fraser Lyon was then introdneed .nd made a short but spirited address, tating that he was in the race for the rarpose of putting a stop to the graft iow prevalent in this State. He wanted record daring the war and of his inter est in and love for the militia since the war. He thought that on account of his service a* a Confederate soldier and his interest in the militia since the war that the old soldiers and their sons would reward bis services and interest by elec ting Jhim to this office. Col Lewis W. Haskell of Richland county, is the only candidate opposing Col Boyd.Mr Haskell is now the assistant adjutant and inspector general under Gen. Frost and has made a most accept able officer. He was here with Col. Fuller several months ago and inspected the Heyward Riflemen. He referred to Ccptain Fishburue and any of his offi cers and men as to his military tiering and his fitness for the place. He is a graduate of the Citadel, having gradua ted first iu his class am! also tirst cap tain. Railroad Commira.or.er. There are five randidates tor railroad commissioner to succeed Chairman J. H. Wharton. The first introdneed was J. M. Sulli van, of Anderson, who told of his ser vices iu the State senate, in the house and as mayor of Anderson. He is a merchant and spoke of his long experi ence in active business life and thought he knew what the people wanted iu the way of quick trasportation. He thought he would better conditions if elected. J. A. S'ummersett was next introduced ami based his claims for election npon his technical knowledge of railroads and railroading.* He has been connected with the Southern Railway for over twenty years and has won every promo tion received. He started down at the bottom, has constantly climbed until he became road master. He stated that he knew the procedure necessary to get something done and thought his experi ence along this line made him better qualified for the position than his com petitors. J. H. Wharton who now holds the office was next introdneed. He was still a man of the people had worked for their interest always and wonld con tinue the same if re-elected. He felt that he was better qualified by reason of his experience to serve the people than he had ever been, for it takes two years hard study for a new man to become thoroughly acquainted with the duties of the office. He stood on his record and wanted to be re-elected. The next candidate tor this office was James Cansler, of Tirzah. Mr Oansler thought Mr Wharton was very foolish to run again when the people of the State for ten years had refused to re elect every commissioner since that hings opened up to the light that the r 4 ®* He aUo fhonght that Mr Whar * >eopie might see and know what is go ng on. He stated that when he entered ipon the investigation of the dispensary is was favorable to that institntion, but he progress of his work qn that com- nittee had convinced him withont any loubt that the whole system was honey- ombed with corruption from top to ottoxn. He had bionght out the facts nd exposed the guilty ones, now be van ted to be placed in the position of ittorney general so that he might pro sc ute the grafters and bring them to astice. J. W. Eagsda’e of Florence, was the ther candidate for attorney general, le crowded in a few minutes all that ras possible to say in the short time &). 3wed him. He did not expect to ran for ttorney general, bat thought it was the raceful thing to do to allow Attorney reneral Youmans to be re-elected with- ut opposition. He stated that if Mr iyon would withdraw that he would rithdraw also and give Gen. Youmans d open field. ComptrolUr G«o«r*L The only candidate present for the ffioe of comptroller general was L. G. talker, of Greenville, Mr Walker de- ined to make a speech on account of ie absence of Attorney General Jouee ho was at the bedside of his dying Other. Mr Walker stated that oat of tspeot and sympathy for Mr Jones and is family all that he wonld do would be • announce his candidacy. He then ok his seat. ^ R. H. Jennings candidate for re-eleo- on as elate treasurer was absent. Mr innings has no opposition. A4Jeto— hff > C—wl -a The next speaker wasOol. J. 0. Boyd, udidate for adjutant and Inspen- r general. Col Boyd spoke of his good ton had done absolutely nothing since his election but ride all over the United States. He wanted to ride some himself. and controlled by them. It seems that he had a case ngains* the Southern Railway for acquiring competing lines contrary to the law of the state.This ca^e he has never been able to try and it now seems that he wants to try it before the people, Mr Edwards did not Pi*ak about anything else but railroads and when his time was culled he was still hammering away on that theme. Senator Richard I Manning, of Sum ter, was next introdneed. He favored good roads, better and more education and equal taxation. He made an able and dignified address which was favor ably received. He regretted the pre eminence of the liquor question in this campaign for he feels that the people are more directly interested in taxation, good roods and education than they should be on the liquor question. Be was not a dodger or straddler and the people could always know where he stood on any question. - He thought the dispensary the best solution of the liquor problem; and the restrictions and amendments proposed by the Raysor- Manniug Bill would purify the institu tion and give the people the best solu tion of that problem. He would like to see liquor driven from the face of the earth. He has no sympathy watever with the traffic, but he recog nizes conditions as they exist and be lieves that as long as men will drink whiskey it will be a problem for the goverumeut to solve. He stated that the honest people of this state would not stand for corruption or the suspicion of corruption but that his honest belief was that the system could be purged and the people given a clean and honest admin istration. Hon John J, McMahan, former super intendent of education, was thon next introdneed. Mr McMahan’s address was chiefly on the subject of education. He thought the public school was the foundation of the future growth and development of the state and favored liberal appropriations to all schools. He advocated an agricultural school in each connty where the boys could receive practicsd training in agricnltnre, and where the girls could be taught cooking, sewing and many other useful arts. He thought that the connty superintendents of education throughout the state should be appointed and not elected, that the office thould be removed as far as possi ble from the effects of politic*. He thought that the dispensary was the best solution of the liquor question if properly enforced. Col John T. Sloan, the present lien- tenant governor, was next introdneed. Col Sloan served in the senate for a number of years from Richland county EDWARD PALMER FORD. U. thonghUt would be fooluh «o elect now elo ‘ ,iug up hi “ "® COUd '*?“ lieutenant governor. He was the Mr Summerstt because from his own statements his judgement wonld be biased in favor of the railroads on ac count of his long services with them. J O. Sellers of Marion, was the last speaker for the office of Railroad com missioner. .He was the only candidate from the eastern part of the state. All of the railroad commissioners and all of the other candidates being from that section of the state north of Colombia. He thought it time that some other part of the state was having some represen tation on this board. Candidate* For Governor. The candidates for governor were given twenty minutes in which to ex press their views upon all of the ques tions now confronting the people. The first speaker was Joel E. Brunson who spoke on compulsory education, immigration and prohibition. He made a strong appeal for state prohibition and painted many vivid pictures of the vice and degredation brought about by the dispensary system. He nsed force ful and amnsing illustrations to show how impossible it is to punfy that which is inherently unclean. He thought there was a moral issue en- voived and no amount of purging could help matters. The only thing to do was to root it out entirely and enforce pro hibition. W. ▲. Edwards of Saluda county, was the next speaker introduced who read his speech which he had typewritten. The burden of Mr Edward’s speech was his grtovanoa against the Southern Rail road. He denounced railroads and cor porations in the bittoreat terms and stated th|Ube legislature was owned as logical candidate should be elected, during the war was for governor and He served hi« State and referred to his service in public life ever since. With reference to the liquor problem be thought the dispensary could be made the best solution of it. A. 0. Jones, of Newberry, was not present, he having been called home on account of Illness. The next speaker was M. F. Ansel, of Greenville. Mr Ansel is a strong speak er and grew eloquent upou the subject of good roads and better educational advantages. Upon the liquor question he favored local connty option. He made a good speech and was well received. Senator C. L. Blease, of Newberry, was the last speaker as candidate for governor. Mr Blease is a speaker of force and at times grew eloquent. He believes in the dispensary from start to finish. He stated that lie believed John Black an honest man and did not be lieve the dispensary corrupt. He is in favor of biennial aessions. the child labor law. ten hoar labor in the cotton 4 mills, etc. He also urges his opposition to the education of the negro. Lioateaoat Governor. • o Senator T. G. McLeod, of Lee Coun ty, is the only candidate for lieutenant governor and is having a delightful time. He is shaking bands with the people as he goes around and feels free and easy. Senator McLeod is a good speaker and readily makes friends wherever he goes. It is safe to say that he will be elected. After Senator McLeod's speech the meeting adjourned. Death in Georgia of a South Carolinian » And a Gallant Confederate Soldier. Died at Marlow, Georgia, June 1st, 1906, Edward Palmer Ford, in his 73rd year He was born in Waiter- boro, IS. C., in 18.33. He was a son of Gen. Mallakia Ford, who was for years our commissioner in equity here. E P Ford’s mother was a Miss Ed wards, a sister ot Col. J 1) Edwards, a high talented and resjiected lawyer of this place, and for a number of years before his death, solicitor of this cir* cuit, E P Ford married in 1K59, Miss Susan Porcher, of .Beaufort dis trict, a member of the old Porcher family of South Carolina. She sur vives him with two sons and several daughters. Forty five years ag> last Tuesday E P Ford and myself boarded the train at Green Pond, (Jane 19th 1861.) on our way to Virginia, to tight for the rights of our State, and the Southern Confederacy. We were members of the Beaufort District Troop Hampton Legion. E 1* Ford participated in all the battles the Legion was engaged in from 1st Man- nassas to Seven Days battles around Richmond. After Seven Days the liegion Cavalry was raised to a regi ment, known as 2nd S C Cavalry, M C Butler, (Jolonel, Frank Hampton, Lieut Col; T J Lipscomb Major. After Aug 1862, E P Ford, as a member of Co B. 2nd S C C, waa en gaged in all the battles of the A N Virginia up to May 1864, 2nd Man- nassas, Harpers terry, South Mountain, Sharpsburg, Sheppards town, Berry Til le, Barbers X Roads, Little Washington, 2nd Brandy Station, Upperville, Alder, Gettys burg, Rappahannock Station, Briston, Warrenton Junction and Mine Run. After the regiment was sent South, he fought in the battles of Johns Island S C, Fort Fisher, Town Creek, East Riyer, Aversboro, Bentonville, N C. Surrendering after the last named battle with his company and Regiment in April 1815. He never reoeiyed a wound, he served 19 the end as a gallant private in the ranks. Private Ford was not what would be termed a Dashing soldier, but he never shirked his duty, and could always be counted on for camp guard, picket duty, battles, etc., and was counted on by his officers, Young, Butler, Hampton, Stewart and R E Lee, as a true and tried soldier. If I was not so miserably poor, old comrade, I would go to Georgia and bring your remains back and lay them in the soil of your native State; for judging you by myself, I believe 1 know, 1 could sleep quieter in the soil of old Colleton District, S C, than anywhere in the United States. Still old comrade how many of the gallant boys who went to the front with ns in 1861, are sleeping their “last sleep” in the soil of Virginia, Mary land, Pennsylvania, and North Caro lina. And I trust apd pray old friend that you will rest as quietly until the last great Roll Call, when as the good book says: “The yankees shall cease from troubling, and the Confederate soldier will be found at rest” E. Prioleau Henderson, Walterboro, S. C. How to Break Up a Cold. It may be a surprise to many to learn that a severe cold te&n be completely broken up in one-<VTwo days’ time. The first symptoms of a cold are a dry, load couch, a profuse watery discharge from the noae, and a thin, white coating on the tongue. When Chamberlain's cough remedy is taken every boqr on the first appearance of these symptoms, it coun teracts the effect of the cold and restores the system to a healthy condition within a day or two. Fur sale by John M K ein* In Regard to School Matter*. Editor Press and Standard: 1 can scarcely find*words to express niy surprise, of most pt-rfect horror, when 1 read the article iu the editorial columns of The Prefcs and Standard of the 23rd of iast., and have put oft’ writing in hojies ot a more able pen than mine taking up the subject. The first part is of deep interest to us, to will touch lightly on that and pass on to the most important point. 1 agree with the piece aoout the teachers being too young, for it is not exacted that tea?ners in their teens can manage boys and girls in their tmis, or even younger. Give me a teacher at least 21 years old or older. Now the part that caused so much surprise and hurts, is the Press cer tainly lays the blame on the patrona for poor schools and short terms, when it is just the ppposite, and aa far as 1 know and hear, folks are terribly dissatisfied around here. 1 will mention a few of the gru Vince, last year 190.’), ths teachers only got 25 dollars a month (with the excep tion of Youngs Island which got $50) so they were all dissatisfied for after paying for board and washing, they had very little left I^ast fall the schools started with the same $25 pet month and in Jan 1906, some of the teachers threatened to leave if salary was not raised, so the chair man of the board of trustees rais d it to $30 dollars a month on condition of a shorter term. I know of one teacher and patron going to a trus tee for more than $25 dollars per moath and a longer term than four or five months and he told her that there was no money for tl.a schools and that if the school went on any lunger the money had to come out of hi* private pocket. That was in 1905. This year the Dixie school got six months at 80 dollar?, Behluigs school 25 dollars for three months aud 30 dollars for t*o months. Ell el only a little more than two months. Rave- nel got five months, but the patrons petitionrd th i cu pei iniendent of edu cation to allow that school to co»- tinne a month longer, which 1 • dkf. The Ravenel school got $25 per m >nth with an average of 28 scholars. Young Island $5<> with an average of 18. How is that? Is that right? and yet there seems to be no redress for rve been told that the trustees have a perfect right to divide the school money as they deem correct. Now wont yon do the patrons a piece ot jnstic and publish in your valuable paper, what chances they have to ex tend their school terms, put some furniture iu the houses and so ou, when the trustees say positively that there is no more money, and schools must close, and also please tell us what to do with all these boys and girisfrom Jst of March to the 31st of Oct, or the 1 of November? D H Towles was a good trust**? and wts elected by vote for the posi tion and yet on account of < ne letter of complaint, he was not put in otlioe. Now 1 wonder if one letter of recom mendation will put oue man in, who is just fitted for it, <.s he has no children to go and he has no more interest in one school than anotirer, as he oelongs to all and is beloved by by all. So of coarse he will be the right one for the office, and bedsides he is anxious for the good of this section. I’ll try and let yon know how I get on through the Press, whose door is opened to justice. I hope no one will take offense at this bnt it is written with an idea of justice, for we want longer terma, better houses and better salarv, aud as a general thing more experienced teachers. Patrou.* COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON o- % , Charleston, S C. Entrance examinations will be held in the county courthouse on Friday, July 6, at 9 a m. One Free Tuition Scholarship to each county of South Carolina awarded by the county sup erintendent of education and jndge of probate. Board and furnished room m Dormitory, $11 a month. AU candidates for admission are permit ted to compete .for vacant Boyoo Scholarships which pay $100 a year. For catalog ne and information ad- rese HARRISON RANDOLPH, President In Remembrance. In loving remembrance of Hey ward Herndon, who died at his home on May the 28th, 1906, after an ill ness of a few hoars. Heyward was the son of Mr and Mrs Ancil Hern don.-He was two years and six months old. We extend our sympa thies to the bereaved family^ Dear one thou has left us, Auu W6 Iwug for tuoc iu vain, For we know we cannot see our loved ones, Until Jesus comet to earth again. . And to be rangned we are trying, - For we know god deems it beat And thy face so calm and peaoefu. Told ns that he will find sweet rest. I H »* Goods it our ty and