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VOL. XXIX. WALTERBORO, S. C, JANUARY 30, 1907. NO. 25. JURORS ARE TREATED SAME AS PRISONERS WORK IN THE LEGISLATURE. IN MEMORIAfl. OfaATH OF NORWOOD N. PRICE. All Th«ir Kail Is Opened Before Oiren to Them. ItATUC OF THl THAW TRIAL Thaw's Wtfa and Hla Mothar Do Not Notlaa Kaoh Othor—Qootip Says That Thara Haa Baan a Sarloua Family Disagraamant. New York. Jaa. 2«.~Tkree dayi of tha trial of Harry K. Thaw hare pasaed and tha network of all thla time has bean the selection of seven Jurors v To get these seven Jury men 110 talesmen, half of the panel drawn, have been examined. While the lawyers engaged have got so that the examination of the taler men con sumes the that was taken in the aarly Stagee of the trial, the talesmen have become more weary, and the excuses put for ward lor not serving are varied and It is possible that the re- five Jurors needed will be found la tha 100 talesmen gun await ing examination. The chief reason for the general desire not to serve is probably found In the order of Justice FtUgerald prscttonlty locking tha Jurymen from the time they ere drewn until the trlnl In.over. This Is an unusual prni sedlnf and a* most of the tales men are active^business men, involves possible Unsocial loss besides tbs hardship. About the only physical exercise the Jury non selected enjoy or are likely to enjoy for oome weeks is that HtUe walk terice dally by court officers to and from the Broadway Central hotel and the court house. The men are practically prisoners. The men spend the evening In chatting until they retire. Bvery letter that is sent to the Ju rors Is read by Police Captain Wil liam Lynch, who has immediate personal charge of the Jurymen. This la not done with the mail of prisoners la the Tombs. No newspapers that hava U them any reference to the trial or tragedy ere permitted to be read by them. captain Lynch cuts out the pants of these pepers that refers to thd cane and the Jurrors have to be content with his censorship. Even tha basks end megasmes are subject ed td the same sort of scrutiny. / Tha men are comfortably boused at thd hotel, 17 rooms, with baths, and a private dining room, having been engaged for theta. The Ju rors so tar selected are taking the siteaHea in s philosophic way, and most food natured way. The plena.of the daftasa, while they have not definitely developed ere •till sieved to be those which have orally prophesied—eaeptional end an appeal to the so-call ed" higher law." Only the faintest IndidMIon In this direction has appear, ed at the trial thus far, aad that was Friday when CTHfoitl W. Hart ridge, chief counsel lor Thaw', asked a pros pective juror this question: “WbuM pea take into odna*deration evidence lending to show the an of this man’s (Thaw) mind time of the killing of Stanford Whl day Tha .were rumors in the court Fri- there bed been s serious en* among the members of family. reports started when Harry Wife and Miss Mackensie, her Jut companion, arrived at the house some time before Mrs. Thaw, aad Mrs. Carnegie, sister of the prisoner, was Intensified when it that though Mrs. William sat near her daughter-in-taw, apparently took no notice of all through the day. Law- wben his attaatioa was tha gossip, took occasion to thafo had boen any dIsa bel ween the members of hit mile. N- ■ Editor, Prem a Standard—.We frtquently run op against a fact which we know to be a fact and jet we cannot give anj good reason, except that it is a fhct. Colleton is far be low many of her sister counties, Numerically financially, commer cially, agricnlturally, and I cam# ▼ery near saying religiously, and yet she fares off royally at tbe hands of tha state when there are any political plums to be handed out Glance over the list for the past few years and cull them out. Cooper, Garris, Heyward, Black, and now Jasper hi Smith, and the only reason I can give why Ben Tillman is not in tbe White Honse is because he was not born in Colleton. Last Tuesday was election day in the General Assembly and you may guess how proud the boys were whdn we saw our own J M Smith run ahead of these strong competitors and be elected on tbe board of directors for the state penitentiary. We deem this a glowing compliment in view of the fact that we aieall new men is the house and hare no inflnenenoe more than we hare been able to build np in the two woeks that vo hare been here. Of course this race was the center of interest with tbe Colleton delegation, but with others tbs greatest interest was in the el*> ton of a judge to fill the place of judge Purdy made vacant by bis resignation, This race was between J 8 Wilson a Solicitor and Thos B Fraser a mem ber of the House of Representatives. A great deal of interest was man ifested and Wilson was snooessfnl by eight rotes. / Mr Smith’s bill to require magis trates and coroners to attend court has passed its third reading and gone to the Senate. Yonr humble Sort be also has a bill through tbe house and the Senate, to revise the registration books of Colleton and now if we are forced to oall for another Brice Election we will be able to ascertain what we are entitled to. Senator Griffin sent over a bill from the Senate to provide for a Com mission to investigate the finances of Colleton, Mr Smith opposed it and Hr. Nash of Spartanburg took it up and they had a lively tilt over it, end amended it and sent it back to the Senate, we do not know what will ha ita final oatooma. The greet fight of the session is set for Tuesday next, 29th. On that day will be taksn np the Cary-Cothran bill whiah provides for looal option aad to abolish the state dispensary. And at the sarnie time will be taken bp the Kicbanto-Kayaor bill whioh proposes to continne the state dispensary with some changes. Of course We me opposed to the latter, and do net admire the former, Tbe Cary bill is too broad in its scope, but we nope to be able to make such amendments to it as will render it more acceptable. There are two other bills of the subject, either of whioh won Id suit me bet lor,bet tbe Rev Jasper T. Nlere. It was mid by Robert Hall, that when he heard tbe result of the battle of Waterloo he felt as if the dock of the world had ceased moving; so, when tbe iohabitaau of Colletdh county heard, that this one armed Confederate Veteran, this color-hearer of the 11th 8- C. Infantry, this ever faithful Soldier of the Cross, was no more they felt that the dock of their little world had also ceased moving. And why was this so, because the opinion of one was tbe opinion of all in reference to Brother tilers; an enemy he seemed not to have; a boon of Providence to the human mos; no people or sect could olaim; no community could appropriate him. His gnat catholicity of feeling in religion wav a shining virtue with him, for al though by rearing and education a Baptist, still all denominations aad creeds, who knew him, united in honor ing and loving him, ee ail in the past came in for a share of his favor and his affection. He had preached many time* in almost every oh arch in Walter boro, as well as generally throughout the county, and no child ever crossed his path without some word of sympathy aad affection. No wonder then that all yon could hear on the streets for the past few days was—“Brether Hieit" is dead, “Parson Biers'* is gone! And in ■may cams tears streamed from eyes in *n conveying the new*. The inspired votnms, of which he was so food, is not mnch given to eulogy. Of aome of the greatest characters therein recorded, is la only mid of them that they lived so many yean and died. In the New Testament however, we And that it wag said of Barnabas, that “he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ohost aad of faith." From a long acquaintance with Brother Hien, I have often thought* that he cams as near filling toe inspired Judgment applied^ to Barnabas as sny man I ever knew. And this is not my opinion alone. This is the criticism of his brethren in the ministry, who have labored by his Mde for so many long years. This the judgment of the moltt. tads, who have been instructed, com. forted and edified by his public minis trations This the grateful voice that comm to as from the abodes of sickness* sorrow, bereavement ahd poverty. This the oonfesUlon, wbioh truth hag wrung from tha lips of thorn, “who fear not Qod nor regard man." “He wae ngood man”! If there wae one charade ristio above another m the woaderfnl symmetry of Ms character, It wae that one to oom. meudabie in all of Ood's servants, hla ha anility and his surpassing modesty, ■or was this humility a sickly sentiment with him, but one begotten of the Holy Spirit, end cultivated and developed at the foot of the Croat. ▲ bereaved family and church this day, (the day of his funeral) mourns his , and along with them n host tf •arrowing friends. They all aaltt la ■tying, "Help Lord, for the Godly man for the faithful fail from amon; the child ran of men ."ritill they will find to the memory of oar deceased brother, an abundant lonros Of ooaaotatton in their present affliction. And. whilst U be true, that we aball not am on earth again his benevolent face; that "he has the river, and n)w reefs beneath shad# of the treat;" that ha has called Home; let as not meum as without hops! Bat rather, la our feith and torn eontemplate his well and strive to follow in his until we shall Join him in the praises of the upper fianotaary. Well done! e* — Tbe friends of were shocked to Norwood H Price bear of his death which took place at the home of his mother. Mm Julia Price in Walter boro Monday evening at (L30 o’clock. While be bad been in declining health for sometime, yet no one ex pected the end to come so suddenly. Saturday night he had a turn for the worse acd constantly grew weaker until bo quietly passed away. Norwood Price was a ton of Mr and Mra G W Price and was a young man of sterling qualities, lie was 19 years and lour months of age. Nearly all of bis short life was spent in work on The Pram and Standard. Ha began as an apprentice under his uncle, B G Price, and by dint of hard work and fidelity to duty, soon rose to the position of toremsn of tbe mechanical department, which posi tion be held until forced to retire on account otyfailing health. He was a born mechanic and delighted in any work connected with machinery. He was in my employ for about three years and I always found him •triotiy honest and faithful to every trust committed to his charge. He took grsat interest in his work and never shirked any duty. Bright, in dustrious and enterprising. Mr Price gave promise of a successful business oarser. While his life was short and his nntimsjy end s mystery, yet he leaves behind him the glorious heri tage of meeting every duty furly and squarely and or discharging them to tbe best of his ability. W hat more oonld be dot Tbe bereaved family have the sym pathy of the entire town in their sad bereavement The funeral was con- dnoted this morning bv Rev FOB Curtis st the house, after which his remains were tenderly laid to rest in Live Oak Cemetery. The pall bearet were: E D Hyrne, Jos W Lucas, Msrshall Gruber. J E Pinckney, Harold Bailer and C J Bntier. He left surviving him besides his mother and father, his brothers P W Price of Barnwell, Ira J Price of Florence, Sherwood Price of Walter- boro, and hit sisters, Mrs J B Meyer of Snmmerville, Mrs M A Stokes of Savannah, Mrs A K Beacn, and Mia Dollie Price o( Walterboro. P W frits, Mrs M A Stokes, Mr and Mrs J B Meyer reached here in tuns for the fitneral. J, E. P. Trial Of fftarry Thaw. The celebrated trial of Harry K Thaw, a young millionaire of Pitts burg, for the murder ef Stanford White, a celebrated architect in a roof garden in New York during the sum mer, was began last Thursday morn ing, in New York city. This trial will probably attract considerable attention, on account of the promi nenoe of the parties connected. Letter from Mr. Ackermaan. Mr Davis says that Adams should bs hanged. If the facts are as he states n ha is gnllty of murder and should be haogod. Bnt there are always two sides to a question. I live in a commun ity where the killing took place. Both parties are frleads of mine as wall as kinsmen. To me ita the more lamentable yet when human life la at stake. It shonld be eerionaly considered. In almost every killing there Is n provocation that leads to it Therefore if we shonld atop so mnch killing we shonld temper our ac tions and the words that provokes them. The nnoontradleted facts U the Ad sms case are after provocation between Ad ams children and MraJsques and children Mr Jaqoes took his gun and went to Ad ams’ yard near the public road aad with- o t waiting for an explanation shot Adams. Adams prosecuted him for as sault and battery with intent to kill Both went armed. Friend» tried to make peace. Mr Jaqnes told the parlies when they met that gun shot would make it or settle It, The party told Adams about It and asked him to avoid meeting M r J aquas. Tbe dav of the killing Mr Jaques wae retaining home. Adams and brother were on their way to attend to some trade question between Allie Adams and Henry Hoff with a horse. W B Adams was to help with trade by buying a cow the diflereaee la the trade. They slopped at Mr Aekemaa'sto talk trade with him also, la the meantime a rain came up. Allie Adams started off to the puhlle road shoot ISO feet off where tbe two roods intersected, aot on foot, as Mr Davis says, hot on horseback. There are two eye witnesses to this and they said when Jaques and Adams were about to oome together Jaqnes made an effort to get pistol by taming in hie saddle faring I dome It was only a question who oonld shoot first. Adams shot. When Mr Jaqnes wee taken np a pistol was on the ground nader him, he was not shot from ambush ss some suppose because some shot went through hie left hand aad a balk of shot in front of the throat. Now, if the above is tree, why should not Adams have the benefit of n reason able doubt aad shonld not be banged. Is it necessary for the blood of Adasas to satisu this crime or his blood to satisfy the offleers of tbegawf Tea out of twelve jarors signed his petition as well as many citterns. Five out of thirteen Jndgmeould aot agree on git lug him e aew trial. Adorns is making the last ap peal throogh his friends to the coart o! lari resort for their mercy and relief. |J. D. Ackerman. Cottageville, 8. C.. Jan. 29.1907. GREATEST OFFER EVER MADE In Colleton County. Cary bill will be taken np first sod “Soldier of Christ! .r:/ I Hrahe he the new employ! if it goes through neither of the others will be taken np. We will sea what we shall see. J B D. Jan. 25 1907. OoUmbia, 8.0., Jan. to, *07. Editor Pram a do ma the kfadasm i in my article la Aad while eternal ague ran. Beat in thy Bavloar's Joy.’ O. G. H. REV. J. T. MBRS IS MAD. he Bev J. T. Hteca. of Bound. < Prehate Judge Dead. Newberry, Jan. 25th.—John C Wilson, Probate Judge for this oonnty, died late yesterday evening, u the age of 75, He was a brave Confederate soldier, and served this oonnty in the legislature, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Hospital for the Insane, for ••Tsral years. Trades r* Organise. The Carolina Protective Associa tion has been formed with tbs follow ing officers: Pres E L Oommina, Meggett, SecHE Cot Young's Island, {ffMd Executive, Committee ■ L Norman H BUtch, C F E Towles and M (Adams Ran). Their purpose is to aid tbs track planters in whatever way m organization ean he ustfaL It Yon make mei 'ffctrer la Mg Coant % iasn H Oliver, of Knoxville, has been awiisi tbs oosf> digging tbs Panama Canal get 5.75 per cent of tbe total of the oonstraotion. is a South Carolinian, who at present in Knoxville, with him is Mr Gunter of Batesbnrg, 8 C. toother of the lots IT X Gun- , wha was attorney General of iOwntobfiThis it wi4 Soath Carolina will I ignis lost Bs Lagtelatnra Visits damson. The General Assembly Visited Clemson College Saturday. The expenses of the trip were paid by Clemson College. A very pleasant day was spent visiting laboratories, shops and every place of interest about the college. It was a great day for Clemson College and for the legislature. TWO TRIPS TO THE JAAESTOWN EXPOSITION AND TWO LAWS GOLD WATCHES, so YEAR GUARANTEE: to be given to tbe four moot popular young Indies in Colleton Orcnty, provided 25,000 votes be cast OUA FLAM IS THIS Any young ladv voted for babe* March 10th. will be oonstdsred n candidate. After that time ns mm names will be allowed. All persons paying subscriptions either old or new snbecribers will to entitled to vote for any young lady ta Colleton County whom they would like to win one of them prises. The young lady receiving the high est number ot votes in each district will be entitled to one of the trine to the exposition. The one reosmaf the next highest, will be entitled to tbe gold watch. <, We have divided the county fcto two districts, as follows: Distnot No 1. All their null at Walterboro, Stokes, Baffin, Lodge, OsBaSsn. Weimer, Ehrbardt, MoLanria ami Smoaks. District No. 2. All their mail at Cottagsville, Round, Ritter, Green Pond, lataafi- ton. Salkehatchie, White Hall, Hen dersonville, Megretts, Rnvmni, Osborn, Adams, Ran, Brunt, Jaak- ' so boro. Young's Island, Weeks saA Bryan. VOTES ALLOWED 3 months sabsoriptioa to The Pram end Standard, 25 votes. 5 months subscription to The Pnm and Standard, 50 votes. 1 vsars sabsoriptioa to Tbs Itous and Standard, 100 votes, 2 years sabsoription to The Pleas and Standard, 250 votes. 3 yean subscription to The Prms and Standard, 500 votes. Coupons will also bs pnblistod in each week's issue, good for one sals. CONTEST OPENS FEBRUARY FIRST AND CLOSES JUNK FIF TEENTH. All subscribers paying after Jan. 31st, will be entitled to vote. So clip tbe attached ooupou, fill out the blanki, and mail it to an with your remittance. Proper credit will to given and the resnlta pub lished for tbe first time, Maish 13th. NOW 19 THE TIME TO RNTK* YOUK CANDIDATE. Watches are on exhibition at 8. Finn’s sad J. A. elrj Stores. 1 ♦ ' i - ! _ me to I slated la toe ■ bin is'ta to *190,000 aot an appropriation ef *110,000 as will b* Maple fttrt Colleton County Out ef Debt. We are informed by Supervisor Moore that Friday, Jan 25th was made a memorable day from which Colleton Coanty can date** being out of debt”. When Mr Moore took charge of the offitoe four years ago Colleton owed $74,000. $*0,000 bon dedindebtedness, $18,000 past indedt edness to say nothing of .$14,000 whioh had been borrowed lor that years current expenses. Throogh the of Mr Moose aad this debt all besa paid aad Oollstoo Coanty wiH have a sarplna of ssvstol thous and dollars when this years taxes paying this in addition to the court boose aad a a a mber of have Too much praii be given thosaot par oonnty officers who toss osntritotad to this to Issg devoutly 1 m {5 i 1 .. i lag or training of the mi arts ef bed’s to. However, It don’t look Mho • now savored shost five ia snow, though too asn Is sow sktalaff. New York Hall, Boom 110. B» V. nightly Friday worktug hard to i ffiflffiff thffi odm* mxmtmt t to ^ to M W mr min Bioa w# pffipip vfW Jlwl Glee Club toe for i ibrif ps The "boys” ore i this minstrel fos its kind loesl hits ■emsefttovopl solos ■ umkmd tohsaL The person who oonld Fair wsalbor