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• 0 Standard. VOU XXXI, WAUTERBORO, S. C, FEBRUARY 3. 1009. NO. »$ PEEPLES HERNDON KILLED BMFORTVNATE TRAGEDT MONDAY NIGHT IN WHICH H. Q. HUDSON KILLS PEEPLES HERNDON. An unfortunate shootinj? scrape occurred at M. Booties about four miles from town, Monday night about 9:30 o’clock. Monday several persons from this neighborhood came to Walterboro, returning a little after night. Peeples Herndon M Bootle and John Simmons returned together and it appears that the buggy which they were driving broke down in front of Mr Simmons house. Mr Simmons’ horse and Mr Herndon’s mule had been driven to the buggy. It is re ported that these parties had im bibed rather freely during the day, and Mr Herndon had turned his mule loose, walking on to Mr Bootle’s. About this time young H. Q. Hud son had gone to carry Mrs Bootle some cotton which he had gotten for her in Walterboro; according to the story told by friends of the defend ant: he was accompanied by Alphus Hickman, thirteen years old, and Eckie Benton, sixteen years old. Having delivered his package to Mrs Bootle, they were returning to their home through the field. After going about one hundred and fifty yards they discovered a man looking out from behind a stump who called to them “halt! d—you, I am going to kill you, I am tired of your d—lies.” With this the person came from be- s hind the stump and caught Hudson, throwing his arm around his neck and attempted to cut him with his knife. Hudson drew his pistol and fired at' his assai.ant, the bullet entering a little to the left of the center of his lower chest, ranging upward. Hudson then broke loose and went on. The boys who were accompanying him had run as soon as the disturbance began. Parties in the neighborhood were aroused by the shot and by the cries and began to search and the body of Mr Herndon was found about one hundred and fifty yards from where the shooting occurred, 1 about twenty minutes after. When they found him he was lying face down, and life was extinct. The inquest was held this morning by Magistrate Bryan. It appears that bad blood had ex isted for some tame between Hern don and Hudson. Herndon’s father, L. M. Herndon had raised Hudson, and it appears that he and Peeples Herndon could not get along well to gether. f reuently having trouble. Hudson claims that Herndon had beaten him without cai$e about five weeks ago. He had gone to his home, and happening up on Peeples Herndon, he was beaten unmerci fully. 0 Hudson is employed at present by Mr J. W. Hickman to drive a .cross tie wagon. Hickman gives him a reputation of being a peaceable and quiet boy. This affair is very much regretted by every one. Mr Herndon was a young farmer who leaves a wife and three small children, the youngest being an infant not three weeks old. He has large family connections in this count/. /V Hudson came to town and surren dered to the sheriff yesterday morn ing early and is now in jail. Sheriff Fox was notified Monday night of the killing and Deputy Buckner went out to*the scene of the killing , but Hudson had already come to Walterboro and early yeste day morning surrendered himself to the sheriff. Mr Herndon was a soldier in Spanish American war located at Tybee, and received a wound, since which time he has been drawing a pension. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Peniel Methodist church. It was to have been today but was post poned till his brother in Florida could arrive. NEW WATER RATES ORDINACE PASSED BY COUNCIL REVISING THE FIXED RATE FOR WATER TO BE USED. NEW COLUMBIA PAPER. The secretary of state has issued a commission to The Evening Sun company, of which the corporators are: Messrs James A. Hoyt, M. L. Kinard and George L. Baker, and the capital stock is lo be $26,000. Mr Hoyt is the organizer of the company and is to be editor and general manager of the paper. He etated that be expects to begin the publication of the paper within a few weeka.aaeoon as a plant can be. purchased and installed. The Evening Sun will use the afternoon * ^ ‘ eodated Press, - w * 1 recently elected a member. Mr Hoyt will be the larmst stock holder ia The Evening Sun Com- paaqr, but be staled .that «rMu*» uMu hr i dt the State — Be it ^rdained by the Intendant and Wardens of the Town of Walter boro, now in session: Sec. 1. That no person, firm or corporal ion shall tap any of the pipes or mains constituting a part of the water works system of the Town of Walternoro for themselves, or for any other |>erson, firm or corpora tion, or otherwise use or interfere with the same, without first obtain ing written permission from the Chairman of the Water Works Com mittee, or in case of his absence or disability, from the Intendant. That the provisions of this section shall not apply to those who have already tapped the pipes or mains prior to the passage of this ordinance. Sec. 2. That all persons, firms or corporatms who are now connect ed, or may hereafter connect their residences or places of business with the said system, shall pay for the use of the water as follows: Residence One ($1.00) dollar per month for one (1) spigot, and one and one half ($1.50) dollars per month for two (2) or more. Stores and Offices one ($1.00) dol lar per month for one (1) spigot, and one and one half ($1.50) dollars per month for two (2) or more. Blacksmith Shops one ($1.00) dol lar per month for one (1) or more spigots. Boarding Houses same as herein above provided for Residences. Hotels two and one half (2.50) dol lars per month for one (1) spigot, and three an.I one half ($3.50) dol lars per muniii for two (2) or more. Sec. 3. Tnat Manufacturing establish menu. Sales Stables and ail businesses not hereinabove specifical ly mentioned snail make to Council special application in writing in which sha I lx* set forth the purpos* or purposes for which water is to ho used, and the approximate amount to be consumed, and Council shall thereupon fix a special rate for eacn particular case. Sec. 4. That residence subscrib ers shall be allowed to place one (1) spigot out doors for the purpose of watering stock, ect., without extra charge, provided they are paying for two (2) or mere spigots, but the use of said out door spigot for water ing gardens, lawns or maintaining water fountains by means of hose or other pipe connections is hereby prohibited, except that any person, firm or corporation may use hose or pipe connections for the purposes aforesaid by making special applica tion to Council in writing as in the case of manufacturing establish ments, and having a special rate fix ed by Council. Sec. 5. That no person, firmer corporation shall install or maintain any system of sewerage unless, special application be made to Coun cil. who snail thereupon prescribe, a special rental to be charged there for. Sec. That all rentals shall be paid quarterly in advance from Jan. 1st., 1909. That all persons, firms or corporations using water on or before Jan. 1st. 1909, shall be re quired to pay the rental hereinabove stipulated commencing Jan. 1st. 1909. 0 Sec. 7. That all persons, firms or corporations failing to pay the rental hereinabove stipulated in the manner and at the time prescribed, shall have the water supply shut off at the mains, and no further connec tions will be allowed until all arrears of rental are paid. Sec. 8. That ho abatement of rental will be allowed for the non use of water for any period of time less than one (1) month, and special notice before hand must in each case be given the Chief of Police. Sec. 9. y That any person, firm or corporation, whether consumer or not, found guilty of wasting water, or violating the provisions of Sections 1, 4 and 5, shall be subject to a fine of not more than fifty ($50.) dollars, or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, in the discretion of the intendant. Sec. 10. That it shall be the duty of the chief of police and his assistant to collect the rentals here in above provided for, and turn the same over to the Clerk and Treas urer. Sec. 11. That it shall be the duty of the clerk and treasurer to keep a record book wherein he shall enlist the name of each suberiber, the date of his subacriptioo, the amount aaMNd and paid and the time of such psy—|t by said sub- a record of aH mousy paid oat an aceouat at the water works, aratam. Thai the dark and list of snboedbars. ligfiMIl REPLY TO “NATIVE.” NOM DE PLUME OF SMOAKS. TAKES EXCEPTIONS TO THE “NIGHT RIDER ARTICLE. CANDIDATES ENTERED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS NAVE BEEN NOMINATED IN TNE CONTEST. Smoaks, Jan. and Standard:—Please allow me space in your valuable paper to re ply to an article appearing in The Press and Standard of Jan. 20. headed, “Night Riders Needed,” and signed “A Native.” On Tuesday night Jan. 12, we left our house, blowing our horns, going on a ’possum hunt. About nine or half past nine o’clock our dogs treed in a hay abont one mile from “Native’s” house. Of course, we began hollowing at the dogs, and it was at this place that we heard some one hollowing, coming towards us. After going to the dogs, we kindled a fire and began to play “set back,” knowing nothing what ever of any one getting some fence burned near us. We had played a game or two when this person, who had been hollowing, came to us; and which proved to be the ntgro refer red to in “Native’s” article, who had come to see what the dogs had treed. “Native” and his son, the so- called “Detectives,” hearing this hollowing, and knowing the voices of the dogs, thought this would be a good clue to implicate some innocent “Neighbors.” as he called us, started out in his detective raid. He tells you that when the negro comes up 4o us he said, “all that fence around the pond is burned up.” whoever says that any such Statement as that was m'de just simelv and truth does not dwell in him. He makes anpther false statement when he says that we played cards until midnight amidst “hiliarity and svu-.uing. Tr.ere was no swearing whatever in this game. Ar.y man with common sense and judgment Knows that people would not go out in such a manner to do or inspect such dirty work as that (the burned fence). It is absured for even a fool to think that people would go out bloving horns, hollow ing and dogs barking, to inspect their devlish work as he wantf you’ to believe. There is a motive behind this! movement, and that motive is to in jure us. This is the only reason that “Native” has acted as he has. We want fo quote, with a slight change, him, from one of Longftl- low’s poems: In the world’s broad field of battle, In the bivouc of life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife. Editor Press i The following are the first to en ter The Press and Standard’s great contest. Of course this is but a starter - there will be many others. Now is the time to start: Lee F. Berry. Smoaks 30,000 Miss Willie Miller Oottageville.23.845 MissSallie McTeer Walter 18,075 Rev. C. W. Burgess Ruffin 13,155 Miss Pearl Berry, Ruffin No 1.. 7500 Miss Laurie Drummond. Wal. .. 6500 C. P. FisHburne, Walterboro,... 5250 D. L. Smith, Walterboro, 4500 Miss Eva Ihley, Hend’vlie, 4105 Miss Kate Ramsey Green Pond, 4200 (». L. Smoak. Ruffin No. 2 4000 Harvey Griffin. Ruffin No. 1. 3755 Miss Dora Bishop, Ruffin. 3570 J. B. DuBois, Islandton, ' 3200 Miss Mamie I^ne, Bryan 3200 TL Martin, Ruffin, 3065 P. W. Leach, Walterboro 2555 Phil M. Padgett, Williams, 2000 Miss Lillie Halford, Wal 2000 W. D. Givens. Islandton, 2000 Miss'jMattie Herndon. Stokes 1965 Miss Susie Hiott. Walterboro,.. 1700 P. S. Hill, Round, 1700 T. H. Caldwell, Lodge 1700 Miss Pearl Beach. Stokes 1505 Mrs. J. F. Chassereau, Eh’dt... 1500 Paul K. Crosby, Ruffin, 1500 Andrew Walker. Ruffin 1500 Miss Barbara Jaques, Cot’viile.. 1500 Mrs. Mabel Hiers, Stokes, 1250 Miss Dolly* Price, Walterboro, 1200 Miss Cora Vam, Ruffin 1065 W. W. Bryan, Ruffin, 1000 Mrs Mamie Crosby, Ruffin 1000 Calvin Gi Saunders, Stokes 1000 Mrs Jno A Carter. Smoaks, 515 Mrs. Ella Herndon, Ruffin 615 J Kierce Getsinger, Ruffin, 505 Andrew Bunton, Hend’ville,.... 500 F. S. Dixon, Walterboro, 500 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY HOPE LODGE NO. 122, A. F. M. MEMORY OF C. F. RENTZ. IN Lives of some men all remind us We can makeHour lives sublime, And, departing, leave dehind us Foorprints on the .sand of time. Let m then be up and doing. With a heart for any fate: Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Now, Mr Editor, as we have written a, good deal, and as your columns are very valuable, we do not wish to intrude upon your space, but merely wish to straighten ourselves about this implied charge against us. -^As “Native” has been talking it around, we demand of him one of two things: Put up or shut up, e; Prove that we are guilty or shut up his mouth, stop talking it. We have facts to prove what we have written. Nomde Plume. Whereas, our beloved brother, C. F. Rcntz. was called to his reward Nor. 6,1908, and, ‘ Whereas, He always served his Lodge with furvency and zeal, and thereby reflecting credit on our in stitution. Therefore be it resolved: I. That in the death of our Brother Masonry has lost a strong support, the community a good citizen, the family a fond and affec tionate husband and father. II. That while we keenly feel the loss of our brother, we bow to th*» will of the G. A. O. T. U. III. That we extend to the bereaved lamily our deepest sym pathy. IV. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Lodge, and a page be dedicated to the memory of Brother C. F. Rentz, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family and the same be published. C. A. Wslker, B. W. Smith. J. R. Linder. Com. WITH OUR LEGISUTORS. Senator J.S. Griffin spent fiom Saturday to Tuesday in town during the recess of the Legislature. He speaks interestingly of the work being done by the law makers. The Colleton delegation are working quietly but effectively on several measures for the good of the county. They have gotten their bill through to have the offieja exaqiined for the last ten years, and are ndw working on the road law. The question of prohibition will next claim their attention, and if the State does not go “dry” Colleton will be given a chance to vote. In the election of Associate Justice. Senator Griffin voted first for Watts, and then for Hydrick and Sheppard. Representatives Wav and Robertson have voted for Sheppard all the time, and Sanders for Hydrick. Senator Griffin tnmks Hydride or Sheppard will win nltimatdy. In the vote on the lien reaenta^yea Robertson voted for the repeal /and Way Coondl to chase Wf III the FOR THE APRIL TERM. SUPREME COURT OVER WHICH IRA B. JONES WILL PRESIDE" FIXES DATES FOR APPEAL. D. B. PEURIFOY DEAD FOUND DUD TDESDAY NIGHT IN FIElf NUR HIS HOME. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED HIMSELF. PUBLIC SENTIMENT NOT RE ELECTED. The fact that some of the twenty- one “dry” counties, are represented in the general assembly by delega tions partly or entirely opposed to State prohibition, does not necessari ly mean that's majoritv of the votes of those counties likewise op pose such a measure. In local or county elections, the personal popu larity or personality of a candidate often attracts voters to a greater extent than the position that he may take upon a given issue, es pecially in this true when there is no direct issue before the people. If we mistake not, there are one or more prohibitionists members of delegations from some of the ”w t” counties. Anderson, a prohibition county, has one dispensary advocate on its delegation, the remainder being prohibitionists. The Tennessee situation also clearly shows that the views of the successful candidate do not always reflect the sentiment of the people. L*at Summer, the lamented Car mack. prohibition candidate for governor, was defeated, and Patter son, the whiskey candidate, was elected, yet the voters of Tennessee at the same time elected a legisla ture that adopted State wide prohi- tion by an overwhelming majority. * YONLEHETO REBUILD. A. C. vonLebe, wheat it With Skvffl beginning on will be allowed beginning on will be allowed beginning on will be allowed An order has been issued by the supreme court for the April term, fixing the time for appeals from the various circuits. At the April term Aisociate Justice Jones will be for mally installed as chief justice, suc ceeding Y. J. Pope, resigned, and there will also be on the bench another associate justice who will take the place of Ira B. Jones. The order reads: ”lt is ordered that the cases from the several circuits in the State shall be heard at the ensuing term of this court, beginning on the third Tues day in April next in the following order and the number of days as signed to each circuit shall be as follows: “Second circuit, Tuesday, April 20, four days. “Third circuit, Monday, April 26, five days. “Fourth circuit, Monday, May 3, three days. “Fifth circuit, beginning on Thursday, May 6, will be allowed four days. “Sixth circuit, beginning on Wed nesday. May 12, will be allowed three days. “Seventh circuit, beginning on Monday, May 17, will be allowed five days. “Eighth circuit, Monday, May 24, five days. “Ninth circuit, Monday. May 31, five days. “Tenth circuit, beginning on Mon day, June 7, will be allowed four days. “Eleventh circuit, beginning on Friday, June 11, will be allowed three days. “Twelfth circuit, beginning on Wednesday, June 16, will be allowed three days. “First circuit, beginning on Mon day, June 21, will be allowed two days. “Cases in original jurisdiction of the supreme court wifi have prefer ence on each Monday during the term. “Application for admission to practice in the courts of this State must be filed on or before the se cond Tuesday of the term, to wit: the 27th day of April next. “Applicants will be examined in the court room on written questions beginning on Friday, the 14th. at 1:30 p. m. and concluding on Satur day, the 15th of May next.” beginni will nning be all on lowed beginning on will be allowed A shocking tragedy occurred here Tuesday afterpoon in which Mr D. B Peurifoy, Sr. met his death. He had gone out to shoot birds in a field and his non-appearance at supper alarmed his sons, Jas. E. and D. B. Jr. who went to search for him. He was found about a half mile off lying at the steps of the target gal lery in a pool of blood with the top of his head blown off. The cartridge in the left barrell was empty. He had been dead when discovered about two hours. The supposition ia that Mr Peurifoy, who was In hia seventieth year, had sat down to rest on the steps, and in some manner had movea the gun which went off. Mr Peurifoy was born in Georgia. His father was Rev. Tillman Dicksoa Peurifoy of the Methodist church. The family moved to Edgefield county now Saluda. He Represnted Edgefield county in the Legislature from 1886 to ’90 then was elected continuously from the formation of Saluda till he was made a Director of the State Penitentiary four years ago. His term would have expired next winter. For the last four years he has been living most of the time with his sons, James and John here. He leaves five sons and one daughter as follows: M. W. now in the re gistry department of the Columbia post office; Jas E. of Walterboro, one of the leading lawyers of thia bar; Jno. H. of Walterboro, now solicitor of the ninth judicial circuit; W. B. of Saluda, Mrs. Belle P. Shep pard of Saluda, and D. B. Jr. of Walterboro, Accompanied by his sons, Jas. E. and D. B. Jr. his body *as takes this morning to Saulda, his old home for interment by the side of his wife who preceded him to the grave 13 years ago. Mr Peurifoy was a good man and had been a useful citizen all his life. He was a firm believer in. hii education and lived to see his ren all graduated and doing well.' The Press and Standard joina their many friends in sympathy to the family. COUNTY COMMISSIRNERS (MEET. The Board of County Commission ers met at the office of the Supervi sor Monday for the purpose of at tending to matters pertaining to the county. The day was mostly taken up in hearing testimony in two cases for damages. P. P. Hiott as agent for his mother desired damages for a horse that was injured in a bridge last fall. C. C. Tracy represented the plaintiff. Hon. J. S. Griffin, the county. The Board decided that no damages was due. There was no evidence introduced to prove that the damage was even on a public highway. Aleck Patrick wished damages for a horse that was injured Dec. 18th near Centerville, from which injury it was alleged the horse’died. Fish- bume and Fishbume appeared for the plaintiff; Senator Griffin for the County. No damages was awarded. In the matter of awarding the contract for furnishing of the coun ty supplies no decision has yet been reached. This business will proba bly be given to several of the local merchants whose bids warrant it. At the meeting held Friday. Dr. Riddick Ackerman was elected Coun ty Physician, and the following as ferrymen: Parkers Fejry, Samuel Sears; Jacksonboro, nT H. Hiott; Ashe poo, Lawrence Allen. License fees for year 1909 for ped dlers. agents and hawkers were fixed as follows: for selling medi cines, $100; Sewing Machine*, $25; Merchandise, using two hones, $60; one hone, $25; Furniture, one hone, $25; Organs, one hone, $25: two hones, $50; Piano*, the aame; Seed Cotton, $20; Peddlen, walking, $15, THE ROBLEY MALE QUARTETTE. The Lyceum Committee has some thing new for Walterboro in the next lyceum attraction which will appear here at the Court Houee Monday niaht, Feb. 8th. It is a 7 iuartette composed of young men. t is the custom for there to be a portion of a quartette at least com posed of female singen, but in the exception which the lyceum is offer ing the best talent available hat been secured. Music lovers of Wal terboro have a rare treat in storefor this evening’s entertainment. That the people of Walterboro love music and listen to it with an appreciative ear and enjoyment has been demon- staated over and over. Therefore the expectation that there will be a crowded house is well founded. This is the last but one of the course, and the managers are very anxious that the people should turn out in large numbers. The perfor mance will begin promptly at 8:15 o’clock. The usual admission fee of 50 and 25 cents will be charged. COLD WEATHER IN WALTEOBORO The people of this county cannot complain that they have had no cold weather this winter. The cold wave struck this town and county in ear nest Saturday morning. The lowest temperature recorded so far was 17 degrees Saturday night. Sunday morning the thermometer registered but two degrees above this. Several pipes recently installed, have burst. Mr. C. C. Anderson had water works connected with hia stove in his kitchen and when the cook made a fire Sunday morning, very shortly steam was generated and the pipes filled with ice an explo sion occurred which rendered the cook “hors de combat”. The gaso line engine at the J ones Carbonating froze and the cylinder head The cotton mill had so many NEW ROAD LAW. Senator Griffin has introduced for the Colleton dalsnurion a now rend bill, the main features of which art: ULTSStMJSZ Co. also froze and the bunt. The cotton mil pipes broken that it was necessary for it to close down Monday and Tuesday for repain. • »< According to the ground hog theory, we had better make up our minds to endure forty days more ef eokl wenthar for this wise Httie animal caaa ifti miiiMiiw Ml itmlriT and ro te his hole from whence he 4>>V .-fSiLfc S i, ,.s ..