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-«* %s s> •> DESPENSARY” OR “NO DISPENSARY” A question upon which the rov- ervifn voters of Union County must tgmiQ p««* *• thet of <4 Pi«- penRury” of“N^ Dispensary/’ We Itero and now declare our uncompromising and eternal hatred toward the destructive demon, strong drink. We pur pose hghtrag now, and so long as the breath of life is in us, this agent of human woe and degra dation. Feeling as we do, it would be a crime to remain in active and indifferent. We un furl our flag and enter this con flict fearlessly and honestly. It is no new attitude that we are assuming. It does not matter whether the demon masquerades under the aame of Barroom, dis- pensay or Blind Tiger—it is the thing itself that our innermost heart holds in utter, unending soon and deepest hate. Let us aot mince matters. let the hid- eoua, misshapen, deleaved and loathsome beast be stripped of the glitteriag garments he wears, •nd then, may it please God, the manhood of Union County will destrof it. Do not suppose, kind reader, that it it the die- puasary, any more than every ellmr form to which this monster eemea, that arouses our undying hole. The der'l of strong drink, whatever the garments he wears, is the thing we u^ould destroy. And need we make nay apology for this oper declaration of war? If therein a man or woman in Union.Oenety who demands a ruesou for our hostility we point tothe frniU of this evil thing. There are widows and orphans in Union Ooooty left desolate be cause of the ravages of this moo star. There are graves new and old, io Union County, dug by «he cloven hands ef this hideous devil. There are dark deeds, written io blood sod shame in hearts io Union County, which were wrought by this selfsame evil one. There are little chil dren toiling for bread, within the confinesot Union County because thelbreadwinner fell under the stroke of this beast’s deadly paw There are, or have been and will be, inmates of onr county poor bouse driven there by this self same heartless monster. Msny tears and bitter sighs from the eyes and lips of helpless and well- nigh hopeless wives in Union County have gone up to high heaven as eternal witoem against the sordid and ungodly cry for revenue. Great God! lathe poverty.of this fair county so deep, m abiding, that such a pries must be exacted? Are there no stronger, no better rea sons to be found by the enemies of rifhtfeeosnem than this selfish reason,—“it pays?" And yet, thia is the cry on every hand. "Hi malms hurnnem brisk,*’ says one. “ItMtatopayonrtaxsat” sajs another. "Hi sends nor ehiidren te school,'’ mys a third, u lt hniida onr seeds end paves ourrtftm*wfi stiM another. We do net believe it Bow one money spent for Bqnors increase the dip feeds, Aon, meet or ^ If a man n week and ef thorn ten for liqner, fhtt makes joet two dot- to spent for these ef Ufs. Hew one cri bj n procsss of tf Axe conns noth- Are feed roads builded as hf flood money wrong the peer and the degraded s system that destroys by develops baaed upon r, iadnetr), and man date, ye wily children Evil One, who tell us that legalise the sale ef ■hisimr. We will have none of janr fpeoto* falsehoods and plansehle lisa. No nation, no momnnllp, waaevor permanent ly gdveneed in metanal pros- v«ur Sr th»t dMtnr- ed its manhood and put to shame its womanhood. Moreover, we would not pay the price even if it could be shown that the thinjf payed in dolltrs and cents. There are higher values than the values of silver and gold. There are brighter jewels than those ac counted precious by the sordid •ona and daughters of men. Not all the silvtrand gold and bonaea and lands In Union County are of sufficient value for the blood of one man, the loss of one boy, or the degradation of one girl* Our men our women our boys and girls,—these are our chief riches/ Their welfare, their future good, are the things that should count And by the grace of God, they are the things that shall oount. Steadily, though slowly, we are journey ing in that direction. Steadily though alowly, we are ooming to pot the man above the dollar. God speed the day! Whatevsr onr feeble heart and humble hand and faltering tongue can do to this end, shall be done. And we ask no man’s leave thu* to do. The call of conscience, which is God's voice, thus leads. And God be thanked, there are many more individuals in Unioa County who feel as we do. Xooogh, we trust, to torn the tide of battle. But should we go down in defeat, we had rather fight thus and lose, than sit idly by and witness this deadly strag gle and not lift a hand to defend the right .—The Union Times Dry Branch News. Lodge, Sept. 18;—Special;— Editor Pram and Standard, ws are having some fine weather now and the farmers are make- ing use of it gathering their cot ton and rushing it to the market, and a few of them have started to gather their corn crop. Well Mr Editor just about all of the watermelons are gone, but oh my the boiled pindars, and they are sure fine, you can run up on a pan of them most any where. Prof C. L Folk of Hampton who is now teaching singing school at Williams, visited some of his old friends in this section last week, among them were W. H. Hiers,and C.O. Caldwell, Mr. Folk is just as jolly as ever. Rev. Charlie Walker, preach ed a very able sermon, at Lodge, last Sunday, quite a large crowd attended. Among thoee who attended the ice cream festival, at little Swamp last Saturday night were Charlie and Clarence Caldwell, Dick, Olio and Julia Hiers, they reported a fine time. , Mrs. W. H. Hiers, son and daughter visited P* M. Vara, Friday the 11th inst. Mr. Simmie Carter and sisters, Olive and Lon visited L. J. Jones, Sunday last William Ulmer, visited J. W. Hiers, Sunday last, Billie and Lebpd Uieis, at- inded oraaohinx at Lod ce. Sun- % Jr. and Mrs. 0- ▲. Welker, ririted W. A. Hiers Sunday Quite a large crowd of young foils, attended a sing given at W. & MsmUlian’s Sunday after noon, they all report a fin# time. Corns aania Mr. S. R. 0. of Bath, wa like taTraed your news. Yoot correspondent. L. A. H. GEN BRAGG’S) WIDOW DIES New Orisaas. Ia, Ssptsmber 25 -Altar a ahortgUnsm, Mrs EHmbeth Bragg, widow of Majo&Geu Brax ton Bragg of the Confodsrsto army died bora to-day. Mrs Bragg was 88 years old, and death was due to meral weakness. The fats* nature of her iUnsas developed on Septem ber 20, which by coincidence was tiie anniversary of her husband's victory at Chkkamanga. Funeral services will be held to ol Mrs Bragg's the body will bo Iheraa will beheld. A Lost ' Dalzell, S. C. Sept. 14, 1906. To the Editor of The State- After watching boor inconsistent • manner of conducting your wa.*fare against candidates not in accord with your political view, I can not , see how any fairminded man can afford to support such a paper. After viewing your attitude from an impartial standpoint, I am con vinced that you are inconsistency personified, and in defense of Justice I feel constrained to cut it out of my list of papers. Enclosed find money order for $2.00 to pay for same Plaae discontinue it at once. S F Moore. The State is sorry to part with Mr Moore as a reader. It wishes to have as many readers as possible- it wishes just as many readers as pos- 1 sible to pay for what they read, and to believe they get full value for their money. The State has a notion that it is helpful to its readers, and that it does something toward ex tending tne light. And the people of South Carolina seem to think very well of it, for more of them read The 4tate, and pay more for their reading, than has been the case with any other newspapper in South Carolina since the beginning. But while The State may be able to lose Mr Moore, and a thousand others without missing him or them, we regret that the parting should be as this. When The State and a reader differ so widely that there is no pleasure in each other's company separation is the only hope of peace in|the household. But ws submit, that as Mr Moore departs from us “in defense of Justice,” in behalf of Justice, The State should know the specifications. The broad charge is inconsistency,” but the gentleman refrains from indicating when, where and in what manner. The State’s “political views” are Democratic views, and we believe in honest government, and in having clean and competent men in public office. But within the Democratic lines there are many men that differ from The State on questions of policy not believed by us to be vital that can secure the support of The State. Another that may be in thorough accord with The State on policies, can not get the indorsement of the paper because the individual is not considered worthy. Now, The State can not defend itself against unformulated charges, but we assure Mr Moore of respect ful consideration of any respectful indictment, end invite, indeed urge, him to arraign The State in these columns. Meanwhile, The State is tempor arily comforted by the knowledge that a vast majority do not appear to have condemned its “inconsisten cies,” and by the possession of letters that differ so greatly in tenor from that of Mr Moore,s that modesty forbids their publication.—The State Interesting Chsrtosfun News. Gbsr leston. Sept. 21,—Special; Will you kindly give me space in the dear old paper I love so much to read? It seems like t lett* r from home to get it every Thursday. The good old summer deys have gone end school days come again. Courtney school opened today. The carpenters need credit fur the way they overhaaled it (also wages). GET BUSY Don’t sit down in silent woe; Get busy; Swear you’ll get another show; Get busy; Luck will stop and smile on yon, If yoa’U stand a knock or two; Don’t give up and don’t get bine; Get busy. Start something. Stir some thing up; Get busy; Upset Melancholy’s cop; Get busy; Fortune loves the busy bee, Plum chock-full of energy: Face the roogh-housa cheerily; Get busy. Stagnant waters do not flow; Get busy; Microbes in the slow blood grow: Get busy; Microbes of the wretched blues, Where despair discouraged brews. Get busy. Here’s four creed and here’s your fipJ „ Get busy; Practice that stiff upper lip; Get busy; Here’s a prophecy for you: If you’ll only up and DO, You’ll triumphantly co through; GET BUSY! —By Charles M. Finch, San Francisco, Oal. There is always the tempta tion for unscrupulous manu facturers of Wo :>lens and Clothing to substitute a cotton '‘graft” for “all wool.” The makers of the Clothes we sell, are the most reputable in the business, and use the utmost care to produce only such garments as are sure to gfte the best of satisfaction. Materials thoroughly tested, tailoring by expert workmen, and every garment carefully examined before leaving the tailor shops. We’d be pleased to have you see the new styles and test the excellent fitting Fall Suits now ready. BKNTSCHNIfi & VISiNKA, S, E. Cor. King and Hasell sts Charleston, S. C HItm " sem*. itch or Milt rheum Mts jouctREj, Can't bear the loach of yonr clothing. Dsan’e Ointment cures the moatoh-Miats cssei. Why anffer. All druggialo m.U it. Fifteen Years. 220 Students Orangeburg Collegiate Institute, ORANGEBURO, S. C I ... . Have you a son or daugh ter whom you know you ought to send off to school this ses sion, but haven't autte decided the matter yet? Let us send you our catalogue. Rates are reasonable. very Write us UU<M will MroU .boat U0 to<la y moss students thieysar than last* fsusnn E. L. Warren left hers on the] Utk inst, for Wofford College. Mrs. 8. 0. Warren, son and daagkter, Glands and Aamis, have returned from their sum mer visit to B. S. Warren im Memphie, Tenn, greatly benefit ed in health. Onr neighborhood is saddened by the death of a neighbor whom we all loved/,, Mrs. Willie E. Beyle, who died at the St. Fran cis Xavier infirmary the 17$h inst, after An illness of five months. We have some very interact ing debates in onr league now on Tuesday evenings. , One of your oitisens, Mr. Editor, Mr. Hoff man, is a very faithful member. As it ie getting late, I will say Good Night Sqtt.17, 1908 A4dr«M Fr:s. V. S. Petersoa, ORANGEBURG. S. C C.E. DURANT eottag •Tlllc v 9.6. Civil Engineer and Land Su-v^yor—Authorized by Clemson College. Subject to engagements any where at any time Call or write. Is there a perpetual contract?— tca^nsa, itch er sail rb— ssls worn cr-.-Y Css'l bsar ths loach ef revr Hr.!.»ot Dota's Oiatwsat cans iht si r« (ibfttatte ossss. Why safer. All d..*y<i*tsssUiv GOOD ADVICE. to u, ust tort what you did yonr doty when yen voted for the bast men. The voting is even now for Union Son. •. , k \ tusi&xJaft ■'.-'i* ■ a in. , «* * Pall and Winter Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9. All the new and latest styles of hats and dress goods will be shown. You are cordially invited to come to the opening. Remember the date—Thursday and Friday. Oct. 8 and 9. MRS. W. A. BLACK.I THE LADIES STORE. Kodol For Dyspepsia Will Rulicre You Almost Instantly. Kodol sappUse the smm dlfoetlv* Inless that are found In a healthy Being a liquid, It starte at 000a. aot oplydtgiste yovur food, js you eulof every mouthful You ^ Sratfharthoofth. But this food must be thoroughly, otherwise the pains of Indigestion sod dyspepsia are the NMUta So, don’t neglect your 1 too l twcoi Don’t >>ecome a chronic dyspeptic. Keep our stomach beafthr and strong by taking a Uttis KsdaL You don't have to take Kodol all the time. You only taka it wftuu you need it Kodol Is perfsetiy work properly, take something to help your stomach. Kodol Is the only thing that will give the stom ach oomoTets rest. Whyf Because Kodol doss the suss work as a strong stomach, sad dsss It In a natural way. Kodol la prepmed at the laborator ies of K. C. Dewitt 4 Oo., gr For sale by^Walterboro Drug Company. At Hyrne’s Store Another lot of Reasonable dry goods, Just in. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup CMMn. Ufc. lb tisseoBUm John M. Kku. Draotat. ■ NFHnauffi MBIT KLIM MHO. L I. UTT.L. LLl. Patents Nine Departments; Library a Librarian; Gymnasium under eo ptent Direetor; Athletic Groan. Next Semton begins Sept. 16. F Catalogue address J. A. GAM EWELL. Sec'y Spartanburg. S. PATENTS sit./ I. .v .-t' -ALU