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VOL. XXVIII.
WALTERBORO, S. C.. JUNE 27 1906.
NO. 49-
CAMPAIGN MEETING.
. IN WALTERBORO
Both Ragsdale and Lyon are
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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.
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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
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% , 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.
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