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;,v i UiJ S'. 1 % •* rJS V laniard. VOL. XXX. WALTERBORO, S. C. MARCH 25. 190S. NO. 33 JOHN C. GOODWIN Gives-Interesting Account of Hrs STEWARDSAIP AS A LEGISLATOR. He Will Nut Offer ful Re-Euation. withont fencing (some new lands) for the puriM»se of testing the con- s.itutionality of the exemption of tht* county. What will l»e the final • outcome we cannot now say. Another matter of vital impor tance is the high school law passed a year ago, this act provides for the As establishment of high schools in any be rural community injthe stafc? desir- of ing to establish such high school and by the terms of the act the state proposes to pay for such purpose as much as is raised by the high school district and in cases where the com munity is altogether rural the state proposes to pay more than half and I Lope that many communi ties in Colleton will avail themselves of this opportunity, that our boys and girls may have the advan tages held out by an institution of this kind any futher information on this subject may be easily obtained. Last but not least of the issues dealt with by the General Assembly was 1 the subject of prohibiton and I the • verily believe that a majority of the has House favored prohibition in its and most stringent form, ^s it was the and v te wa very close on the day when the final disposition of the bill was A RESOLUTION Relative to th - * deotti of Brother J t). Gibbo«. Adopted February l*th 1 Whereas it has pleaded the Al mighty to bring to a close the earthly career of Brother J. D. Gibbes. IvmghL- hould receive the commen dation of all true Pythians, that oth< rs may he encouraged to emu late his fidelity. M. P. H. The Race for Senator. COl’RT CONVENED MONDAY. DR DAWSON TO LECTURE Jtdgk D. V. Hyork'k’s Able Charge to the Grand Jury. Tri e Bii.us Cases Tried to Date. ( nder th« « ** Editor Press and Standard most all of the people seem to interested in the recent doings the legislature, perhaps a word from me would not be amiss at this juncture. One thing to me though is not quite clear, and that is whether to boast of what I did not do, or to apologize for what I did <io. At any rate our votes, (which is by far our greatest power in that .body) »re a matter of record and at this time we could not, if we would, change them. But there are some things about which the people would to know why! and to this endlTl try to give a short account of some of the most important items. First of these I will mention road law about which there been so much dissatisfaction, and from which so much has been, and is still expected. Of course the rea son for any change from the old system was because the people in some pats of the county had entirely quit working the road and where some hands worked ii was or seemed to be only to kill time, while a few sections kept their roads in good con- least for this time but the end I dition, therefore the first law was sure is in sight, enacted which fell far short of what Now a word to the voters in the we had hoped, tne substitute law county, whom I have never thanked as it stands now will I hope, remedy i as I wanted to for their generous some of the worst features of the 1 support I wish to say now that I first act but we need not expect who departed this lile on the fifth ' W e mav look for some interesting l: \ ! t day of February A. D. 1908, and; . twisting and turning in the sen-; Court convened here this morning Whereas tne Knights of Pythias ! toria! race this summer on theques-j al len o’clock. His Honor Judge of immigration. i hydrick. Solicitor Jeryey, Steno- le late Senator Latimer took a g ra pher Elliott, Sheriff Owens. Clerk and The fust of a series of the public given under th of Ashby Farrow Lodge No. 63, of theGrand Domain of South Carolina desire to pay fitting tribute to the memory of so worthy a Knight and Brother; therefore, be it resolved; ' First. Taat in the death of our late Brother, this Lodge has lost the services of a faithful and well tried member, respected, esteemed and beloved by those associated with him in the Mssemination and practice of Pythian principles. Second. That while we deeply lament his untimely death, we recog nize it as a solemn duty to submit without murmur to the decree of an All-Wise Providece. Third. That in appreciation of his generous character and manly worth, we enter upon our Minutes as a permanent record, this tribute of respect, ard that a page of our Minutes, suitably inscribed, be dedicated to his memory. Fourth. That we tender to the ordered with full galleries and umis- », f . our l » m 5" ted I M h, ' r . ?“ r al stillness Tom H«ner slowly called heart Wt 55 ™ Pathy and d,rect ,he the roll and the responses was listened to with far more than ordinary interest, the result of the vote decided that we had lost at ng and unassailable stand in favor of restricted immigration, and he had the great majority of the voters of the state with him. When Dan Henderson announced h’a candidacy he toek issue with Mr Ldtimer, and ridiculed his position. Sn did the Hon. John Gary Evans. Both of these gentlemen declared for immi 'ration, without any quali fications as to restricti n. In their eagerness to oppose Mr Latimer they went very far indeed. And then Mr Latimer took sick and died. ExGoveronr Heyward had said he would not be a candidate against Mr Latimer, but since Mr Latimer's death he has entered the race. Mr Heyward has l>een a strong advocate of immigration; in fact he „ . was in a sense the father of the im- Lodge to iorward to them an en . i migration movement, as it was upon Padgeft, sixteen Grand and thirty- one petit jurors and other court officers being at their stations. The interior of the court house has lately been thoroughly over hauled and presented a more credit able appearance to the court officers and visitors. After considerable delay in the arrival of jurors and witnesses the solicitor prepared several bills o/en- dictment after which Judge Hydrick delivered his charge to the Grand Jury. This being the first term for theGrand Jury the charge of his honor was longer than is usual but it was a clear cut and exhaustive charge. He impressed upon them the importance and dignity of their office. Their mistakes and the mis- takes of the petit jurors are not corrected by any one, Our theory for hundreds of years has placed a grossed copy of these resolutions i his recommendation as governor grand jury between the man accused and that they be published in The that the state am Press and Standard. E. L. Fishbume. J. E. Moore. P. M. Buckner. *4 from seven to ten thousand dollars to sufficiently work one thousand miles of road which if they had jus- .tice could not be worked with less than one hundred dollars per mile, >but the change in the law as it stood years ago has caused divers of opin ions to be expressed thereby creating interest, and we do hope that the ultimate effect of the law will be to so stir up the people on the subject in time to come we will have such roads as can only have when we are wide awake on the subject and are Willing to make the sacrifice nec- cessary. So let us not look back and yearn for the flesh pots of Egypt ptbut be willing to underog the heard inarching and occasional con flicts incidental to at last obtaining possession of the promised land of .goods roads, for my part dear readers I’d be perfectly willing t) -be double taxed for three years if thereby we would be enabled to quit pulling big mules to death with pony horse loads therefore let 4ia quit fussing so much about what bas been done and begin to raise a terrible howl about what has not been done and then "we shall see what we shall see.” Because it has been mentioned incidentally and in some places a wrong idea has prevailed it becomes my duty to make a full explanation concerning the general stock law measure which I introduced, The bill only provided for the operation of stock law in two small territories mostly in Warren township one extending from Little Swamp creek westward to, the Bamberg Co. line end the Broxton township line both of which are under the operation of the general stock law end the other is a strip of Warren and Bells town ships which lies along the Edisto and is but three and one half miles wide. The bill was introduced at the instance of a petition of ninety par cent of the voting population of each of the territories named. Now Senator Griffin says that he found this bill in the Senate. Well, yea he found it, when the whole delegation waa conferring together; he found it after he had led some of ‘those petitioners to belehre that if the lower House did not do something that he would; he found it and his was clear, so much dearer thm Mwas when the Wn law repeal bin «Hsap.) ThisWBwas eonekhred wi tobaai much if. not mgro in the “ D. B. Black. The following sketch of one of anTtruly 'itokfulTor ‘ thrir“confi‘. r f» lterbo -?'' w * kr “ wn Dopu - a .ii ** r young businfl* dence and esteem and have tried all your interest with all the ability that I could command and I would like to say now that I do not intend to be a candidate for re-election this year, but by no means bas my in terest in the affairs of the county or State diminished in the least. On the contrary 1 shall be glad to render what ever service that I can in all things pertaining to our common welfare. Yours very truly, Jno C. Goodwin. Favors Prohibition Editor Press and Standard:—As J. B. D. requested those who were in favor of having a meeting called, to say so. I wish to answer through your paper, that I am anxious for it. Would to God that we could carry old Colleton for prohibition. Why can not Colleton be numbered among the first in this noble cause? Do we not bdast of having as good people in our county as in any county in the Union? If we have not, why haven’t we? We ought to serve the same God and do we serve Him or Mammon. Now, Mr Editor, I do not say that all the good people will vote for prohibition but I do think that those who refuse will be like the old colored man’s views of resching Heaven. He was giving his experience and said: "Brethren I tell you I is sho trying to get to Heaven, and if I miss it, ’twill be an awful big mistake.” So, I think if any Christian fails to vote the prohibition ticket it will be through a big mistake. How much happier this dear old county would be if true Christians would only vote as they pray! Again let meaty I’m anxious for the meeting and hope to be there, Should this find a place in your paper, Mr Editor I may come again. Yours, for the prohibition ticket. Miley, S. C. , L. H. V. men appeared in the last number of the South Caro lina Pythian: It may be said with truth that Brother Black is nothing if not a true Pythian. Our lodge beasts a goodly number of illustrious mem bers who have not only attained eminence in Pythian circles, but who have distinguished themselves alike in public and professional life, yet among them all Brother Blade stands unsurpassed in loyalty to his lodge and fidelity to the principles and precepts of oar noble Order. Since his earliest manhood he has been an enthusiastic member of Ashby Farrow Lodge, ever ready to work for the advancement of her in terests and striving constantly for the good of the Order. Brother Black held the office of Chancellor Commander during the year 1905, and our lodge prospered under his supervision. His adminis tration was marked by harmony in the lodge and great enthusiasm among the members. Like all good and great Pythians, Brother Black is earnest and suc cessful in business. After complet ing the course of study at the Wai ter boro Graded School he graduated at Porter Military Academy in 18&6, at the asO of nineteen. Heat onee returned to Walterboro and engaged in the mercantile business with his brother, wherein he has been emi nently successful. Brother Black is honored not only by his Pythian brethren but' by all his fellow townsmen aa well. Since 1902 he has filled with credit the i of alderman, cleik and TO ENTERTAIN CADETS. Walterboro will spare no efforts to make the coming visit a pleasant one. A meetsng of council was held Thurs day evening at which time the follow ing committees were appointed by Mmror Peurifoy; From Council—Jno. H. Peurifoy, A. K. Beach, D. B. Black and B. G. Hyme. . Fran Cmseas—M. P. Howell, ET L. Fishbone, E. T. H. Shaffer, W. W. Fmsak, Jr., P. M. Murray. Jas. D. L. Smith. JL P. Wkhmaaand Jsa. w Black having lieutenant and offices urer of his native town In military circles Brother has also foraed to the front, served as Second Captain of Company K, 3d Regt., N. G. S. C., and being now Captain and Commissary of 3rd Regiment. But most of all has Brother Blade been successful as a Pythian Knight. He placed Ms application before the lodge, seven days before he was twenty-one yean of age. and took the rank of Page at tne meeting thereafter. Becoming at once en thusiastic for ti»e Order and zealous for the*wel£are of his lodge, he soon gained the confidence and esteem of the older numbers, which was evi denced by his election to the office of inner guard at the next ensuing election. Thereafter he filled with credit to himself and honor to the Mg* the following offices: Master department of im migration was established. Gov. Heyward, though, has al ways rlaimed to be in favor of "im migration of the right kind only,” and he will be consistent in taking this position on the stump. In fact, as it now stands, his position is more conservative than that of either Henderson or Evans. And it must be recognized as a fafct that the overwhelming senti ment throughont the state as to im migration is very conservative. Many people are opposed to im migration almost everybody is dis posed to go slow in the matter. A candidate for office who advocates unrestricted immigration will stand very little chance of bring elected. The future course of Messrs. Evans and Henderson will be await ed with interest. They started out to fight Latimer, and in doing so they took a very advanced stand on immigration. Mr Latimer died, and then Gov. Heyward came into the race. Gov. Heyward is the original advocate of immigration, and he will get whatever support the others might have gotten by reason of their stand on that question. More than that, he can point to a record which has been conservative though advanced, and it does seem that he will have the inside track on the other two. Public sentiment is not very en thusiastic over immigration. and it will not be at all surprising if there are some desperate attempts at hedging. We shall see what we shill see—Anderson Daily Mail. ButhUhem Notes. Editor Press and Standard;—Please allow me space to write a word or so. The fanners of this section are nearly through planting corn. The Bethlehem school closed a few days ago, the scholars hate very much to have to stop. How sad it is to have to depart from that which is of so much boiefit .to you and Mr. Editor I can say this, Tshall never regret those days spent at old Beth lehem school. I shall remember it a long time. The teacher, who is Min Bertie Glover, will long be remembered by all of her scholars. Thera ate a good many scholars in is country who do not take much interest in getting an education, riendk take my advice, get when while you can for the day is coming if you do not have an educa tion, you will not thank anyone for it. Boys and girls do your very best every day and it will benefit you in a of a crime and the constquenses of it. They hnve much responsibility therefore. "Can you conceive", said Judge Hydrick, "of any more appalling state of affairs in any community then the loss of the con fidence and faith of the people in the administration of justice and the courts. When ever that state of affairs comes about you are but short step from anarchy.” Auapice* of the County Med cal Society. lectures to the auspices of the ColL*ton County Medical As sociation. will be given in the court house at Walterboro, on the evening of April 10th, by Dr. John L. Daw son, of Charleston, S. C. His theme will be: "Tuberculosis, with some suggestion on the prevention ot the spread of th.* disease”. Dr Dawson is one of the best kno’vn authorities in Jhe country on this terrible curse, and his opinions on this subject com mand a national respect. Tuberculosis, or as it is popularly known, "consumption” is like the poor, it is constantly with us, and here in our little city, where if there is any legislation against it, and its spread it it ignored, and where a man spits wherever he wishes, on the sidewalks, on the floor any old place, it is a wonder that the disease is not more rampant than it is. Just now in every town and hamlet in the country, there is a movement on foot to try and wipe out this terrible menance, and the Medical Society, recognizing the need for intelligent co-operation on part of the town authorities, and the citizens gen erally, have procured Dr. Dawson’s services for the first lecture. It would behove the city authorities to request the citizens generally, and especially those wrho have child ren to attend, and lend their aid to the society in their fight, The County Teacher’s Association has been in vited to attend in a body, and doubt less they will attend. The lecture begins at 8. 30 promptly, every on© it asked to be in their seats at that hour. Drs. Stokes and Riddick Acker man have been appointed a commit tee to answer any puestion os to seats, etc. day to is the first time I to write one Good government lies in the hands of the people, if they have bad gov ernment it is because they want bad government. If laws are not en forced juries are to blame. Our people should be taught to respect the law as well as to obey it. The boy who disobeys the laws of the home is laying tne foundation to disobedience of the laws of the land. Our country is spending thousands of dollars in trying to induce a desir able class of emigrants to build up waste places. If you were an emi grant and were casting about for a place to go, would you not go to a place where law is respected? "I have before me on the docket as many as nine murder cases. That is an appalling state of affairs. There should not be that many on the doc- eet in the entire state, and yet I And on this docket nine murder cases for trial at one term. What is this in dicative of? It indicates that some body has not been doing his duty. It is time to call a halt and to let violators of the law know that if they will not obey the law, we shall make them fear the law. You might have on yonr statutes the finest system of laws that can be devised, but if juries do not enforce these laws you will have bad govern ment. Laws are made by the people and enforced by the people. "I haVe always advocated that there should be an expert appointed by the governor or Comptroller General to investigate the offices of the county, just as there are experts to examine the affairs of railroads, manufacturing concerns, etc. An officer who is liable to drop in any time. The ordinary grand juror does not know anything about the examinations of the offices. Such examinations helps an honest man to be honest, and helps the people if he is dishonest. Judge Hydrick stated that it costs forty or fifty dollars an hour to hold court and that he was not going to tolerate any loss of time. That it was the duty of the jprors and wit nesses to be present at the opening of court and that he waa not going to allow th* time ot the court to be wasted by people who would not do tkeir duty. Ho instructed the to keep n book and enter thereon the name of every person he had to edfe wd if Mteh penon did fidt pin., he rad been removed and he wanted this place to" be kept deeent. The temple of justice should be kept as clean as the church and as clean as tile quality of justice administered n it. He therefore instructed the bailiffs to arrest and present to him any one guilty of spitting on the loor. The grand jurv have found the following true bills: F., Carrie and Junior Cobba, as sault and battery with intent to kill —two counts; Frank Mahoney and Jerry Gethers. larceny of live stock; Henry Williams, rape and assault wi;h intent to ravish; Big Sarah Green, violating tiie dispensary law; Robert Moorer, obtaining goods under false pretenses; Fred Owens, shipping shad without stamps; Geo. Morgan, larceny of live stock; Ed ward Grandison, violation of dis pensary law; Henry Bo wick and Ed. F, Schachte violation dispensary law: Nig Staten, larceny of bicycle. No bill against Laurie Hiott sault and battery with intent to kill. No bill against M. Bootle, disposing of property under Hen. The following cases have been tried: a ^ James Gadsden, assault and but tery with intent to kill. Gadsden never showed up, being out on bond, but he was tried in his ab sence and a verdict of guilty return ed. A sealed sentence awaits him. Jerry Gaddis and Frank McHoney were tried for larceny of live stock, stealing two hogs from A. A- Pat terson, Jr. Found gaily and sen tenced to two years each on the chain gang. Grimn and Hiott represented the defendant. M. P. Howell assisted the solicitor. Lazarus Wright was tried on the charge of murder, The solicitor consented to a verdict of not guilty. Wright was represented by Peuri foy Bros. Joe Morgan was convicted for stealing $70 in money from Ben Singleton and senteixM to two years on the chain gang. He waa represented by J. F. Brown. George Morgan, was Convicted for shooting a pig belonging to an old negro on Captain Savage’s place and sentenced to 18 months on the chain gang. He was not represented by counsel. An Appreciative Advertiser. Editor Frees and Standard: We wish to express to you our high opinion of your paper as an adver tising medium. Our firm has beeh advertising in the papers of this county for a third of a century and n?ver before have we obtained bet ter results. To your paper do we attribute much of our wocom in i ly two car welded “reHLifISS; Pittaourgn . luary 1. we will, fora i'V . r •f; ',‘~V if