Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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" t * ; y < -- tJ W: •> ' ft. 19|t. . ••• RW , . <■ * fore o - ‘ ^ We desire to announce that we have moved , from the store adjoining A. Wichman & Son to that next to E. R. Me TEER. former* ]y Mrs. W. A. Black. We shall be pleased to see our friends and customers, and shall endeavor to show them the same courtesies as heretofore. A happy and prosperous New New Year to all. . , Cadi Mercantile Company M. a GRUBER, Manager FREE DEMONSTRATION * / FARMING WITH DYNAMITE - y lj C A Vi 7Y<y 1 y"* 'vV * %• i "a’J ftaM Trees. !PC>l[||pS»lMfBiiiil«fceMiF«r»rriiiccilgO»n. “ DYNAMITE agn CROSS - ^ * ■f» wf mb> waatowc iritnaBOBO, s c • i . f u \ *"?V2 v <’ ttV'Twas UENHED I mi Id m mom a huh UMrId or ayplioact otthor for OoL WatMM's or Mr. WUUmm*s po^ BLEA8B MDflBB OrTBRIXO JOB TO MUKOK OR OTHKBA. WARNING TO WATStN Meant Wbat He Said In Letter to Watwin ftnrtw Make* Mate, meat on fMtaatioa. Oetambia, Docewber St Homo today reUaaed tp tho prbea eoplos of a letter he wrote to CoMBlMioner Wataon and the latTer’t reply thereto, the Oerenior, baring.In his letter.to Commissioner Watson, adrlssd him not to leers i the State again without bis psrmls* | sioa, and declaring that If he did sr 4 without official permission, the of fice would.,be declsred rscant and his successor appointed. In his reply Col. Watson daclared that be had only been sttendirg to his duties and working for the in* I terest of the State at large. He ste>t- Specla':! ed had he would comply with the terms of the letter. Copies of the letters follow: Ulcnae to Watson. December 15, 1911. "Sir. E. J. Watson, Commissioner of Agriculture, Columbia, 8. C.— Dear Sir: In mj- opinion, you were appointed chnimlsBloi-'er of agrlcul- ( lure for South Ct-rollna and not for ‘ . Newberry, December 28 When caked while here today as to the report that Ira W. Williams, of the Government farm demonstration work, has beer* transferred from this State to Georgiy “supposedly because of opposition to the Gov. ernor,” and that Commisaioner Watson is, to be displaced when his ,• —* terra expires, and that Mr. Watson's the United States, and I would ad- loace ht 1 been off^re to A. D. Hud-! vise you as a friend to remain In son. of Newberry. Governor Bleat* I the State and quit running i.bout said Horry Wiliams to Lew re. “I have seen the article it- today*' Columbia State, to which I suppose you refer. 1 was Informed some time since thr-t Ira B. Williams was to be transferred from this State. To what point 1 do not know. Mr. Williams supported me in the cam paign of 1910, so 1 have been reli&b | ly informed, and he and I are the I best of friends, at <d I am sorry that I he is going to leave this State. The statement that he e-nd I are at en mity, or that he ia leaving on ac count of any feeling between him self and myself, is absolutely and u qualtflediy fr-lae. 1 would be glad If Mr. Williams would stay if* the State, and if he will stay I will ask the Legislature to keep up the ap propriation for his department and do next year, as I have done this year, all in my power to aaalat him in hia demonstration wbrk. Ah to Watson’s Job. “I have never offered Mr. Wat son's position to anybody, merely stated on one occasion to John Richards that I was sorry be accept ed the railroad commission position because I expected to c-ppolnt him commissioner of agriculture, and the report that I have offered Mr. Watson’s position to one or two oth ers Is absolutely false. As to Mr. Hudsof*, N be told the emphatically op two occasions the’ he did not want Watson's position. I am informed, however, thpt he would accept the position* held by Williams. Warning to Wataoiu, “As to the letter to Commissioner Wr^aon, I wrote him that my under standing was that he was appointed commissioner of agriculture, 8out)\ Carolina, and not the United 8U.tes and that If he left the 8tat ~ as ycu are ufiug- discontinue this continual .,Vo U , p.™,..,.., -o, • If you do i'}t running around over the country I will be compelled to put someone Hi your ! place who will not neglect the duti g thereof. 1? you make ni Jihej* trip out of the btate without my par- mission, an official order, decluing your office vacant, will be made and your successor appointed. Very’ respectfully, “Cole L. Blease, Governor.” WatMin In He ply. Commlsaioi.-*er Wc-tson’s reply is (4 follows: — “Columbia, December 15, 1911. “Dear Governor: ! have received yours of even date wi.h utter aa- 1 tonishment, for I have been absolu'% ly unconscious that 1 i. e been do- , ing anything In contravention of 1 the administrative policy. Gcd kno £ I have honestly, sincerely* ai: J with out the remotest thought of self- interest, done all in my power to advance material Interests of our State and her people, and In Just the same manner—as I told you in Atlanta I wr-nted to do—1 have er-deavored to work In perfect har mony with your policy. When I have gone out of the State this year it has been with no Idea of self-ad- vaneement, but always after some thing I felt would do the State the greatest amount of good, and it has>been but seldom that I have gone. I believe that I he-ve lived up to my promise to you to accom plish the hardest year's work of my> life.. I talked with you. as you will recall, of the objects of the recei-4 trip to Chicago, and urged you to be there, and 1 had not the remotest Idea* that you were In any way apposed to my going. A word from you would have kept me here.'' “Tile contents of your letter, will * let- Good 1 . He Dina erne trated on the Fa A WICHMAN AND SON, 3 1-2 milea southeast of town, S* January 16th. 10 A. M. People coming by railroad get off at Waiterboro Lumber Company’s Mill. Red Crow Dynamite is sold by A. Wichman and Son, Wai terboro. S. C., J. N. Robsoc and Son, Charleston, S. C. I OottagevHle New* Notoe. Cettageville, Dec. 28.— Special: Among those who are at home for the holiday* are Messrs Eugene sad Victor Ackerman, Connor Miller acd Willie Dandrldge of the South Carolina Medical College and Miss Vlasta Ackerman, of Columbia Col lege. Miss Corrie Lee Ackerman, ste nographer for the Marjenboff com pany in Charleston, la speeding a tow days at home with her per- eatn. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Acker- Mtaa Gertrude Smith la spending the holidays at her home ia Orange his family, and in a few drys tl will return to their home in 1 riana, Fla. • Mr. G. E. Ackerman, who has accepted a position in Denmark spent last Sunday and Monday at home. ^ .o Mrs. Willf* Whaley, of Charleston in visiting her parent*, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller. Mrs. C. K. Ackerman was |e* Charleston a day or two last week, on business. Eunice and Joyce Muckenfuss are spending a few days with Winnie Ackerman. The Christmas tree st this place proved to be a perfect success as nsnal. the church was crowded. The exercises, which were very short, consisting of ot'ly a few recltationk and songs, were crcried out very nicely. The tree was well laden with many useful and handsome gifts. declare bis office vacant and pm some one in it who would stay r-t home and attend to It. I meant that and shall carry it out to the letter, qpples of my letter and hla ?pty are on file in my office, to _hlch the newspapers are welcome, as there are no secrets Ic* the Gov ernor’s office. Everything that la done there Is open and above board, is placed on the public flies, and there are no secrets from ’ the newspapers. Not for Him to Hay. “As to the next State farm de monstration agent being acceptable to the Governor, as l understand this it Js a matter In the hends of the United States department, with which I have nothing to do. I know nothing of Mr. Baker's c^r-Jl- dacy for the position. I shall uphold departnictA of Agriculture r-nd the farm demonstration work, and do everything within my power to make It a success. And if I had been consulted this y>?ar in regard to the departments, 1 thick I could have given some very vrJuable sug- getviens, and possibly saved aome people from putting themselves in very awkward positions. But as ! have not been consulted in regard to ary uu-tter, 1 am in no manner, shape nor form responsible for the turn affairs have taken. Rather Premature. “When Mr. Watson's term expires it will be time enough for me to consider whether I shr-U reappoint him or give the position* to someone else. I understand that the Con- atltutioa forbids life tenure of of fice, and I do not presame there Is any exception made ia the case of the commissioner of agriculture." Asked as to the charge that hla commutations and pardons were a slap tn the {aces of Judges and Jur ors, the governor said: Replies to PartftM Cittldsua. 1 have paroled,, pardoned and commuted a good many people. It has not been intended as reflection upon anyone, in many Instances, Judgs, slolcltor and Jurors have saawmsr nrw* yr ter, for If I have unconsciously err ed, f want you as a fair man, which I have ever regarded you. to believe my absolute sincerity when tell ybn it could only spring from oversealousness in my work, to the success of which I have sacrificed everything. “1 can only ask you to ce<refully consider your opinion of me and give me credit for honesty, sincer ity, fidelity and complete subserv ience of self-interest. If you doubt thaf'fhhi is true, simply ask any one who has questioned me as 16 bow the Governor has treated my self and this department. Veigr truly yours, "K. J. Watson." > W. F Caldwell. The News and Courier. Wishes to express their appre- T * . ciation of the excellent patronage accorded their store during the past year. And also wishes to state, that they will strive more; than ever to merit the futher con fidence of their friends and pat rons for the year 1912. TheH. W.Cohen Store . ' \ "The Store That Makes Good.” The Mutual Life Insurance Com- PB<iy of New York, begs to Announ ce that Miss Miriam du BoD has ac eepted agency In her father's place. She will be pleased to oee anyone ntefeeted In* insurance. \ r* ■ OUR BEST WISHES FOR THE YEAR Brick Store White Wing Fancy Patent ^ Flour 15*50 barrel. Hudnuts Pearl Grits $1.90 sack. Salt Bacon 778 cents pound. I 6 Cakes Octagon Soap 1 for 251 cents. Judge, slolcltor and jurors have 1 signed the petitions. The records 3 cans Star Lye for 25 cents, public and ar* on file In the office 1 - ' *• _ ss Mias Willie Miller Is spending a tow days with her parents, Mr. and Mr*. J. C. Miller. She is teaching school near Georgetown this winter. . Messrs. Shep Pierce and Clem- Jkekenneo, who have accepted Iona in Charleston, are ** tor n few day** 1 „ Mias Emma Duke# is visiting relal Hon* J- T. Polk, and grandson. tivM --** near St Geornu. I °* Islandton, were In town yesterda** Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Ackerman and Jfr Polk Is getting ready to go to chlldreuTVtf Blahopvtlle, are h«f% for Columbia to attet-d the session of a short while. Dr. Ackerman now legislature, has a position there in a drug j Hon . j. w . Mm. of Cottagevllle, •t®***- ' _ , . . .. one of Colleen’s delegation, in the Hflf* E , H^o 0 ^* lower house wxs m Waiterboro of The Cnttagevllle High school. Is Saturday. * \ spending the holiday* at her home, ia Waiterboro. ' p - W. Strickland, one of the Mia* pearl Saadifssv of Waiter bo- Prominent farmers e-nd business me re is the attrieUve guest of Mias : £* Williams, was In Waiterboro on Vlasta Mrs. W.JL W11B*. with her baby. M m'iSa&H a tow weeks with the Sun former’s parents. Mr. and Mr*. R^A|M 1 Aekarmaa. Dr. WIU1* has Joiaed «rs J Tuesday. Mr. aad Mr*. J. C. McLeod. of mter. are visiting at the home Mr*. McLeod’* peraats, Mr. and Jno. F. Luca*. and open* for inspection to *11 par- tles, and the reasons for each will be properly transmitted to the gen eral Assembly* at the right tlfne, as required by the Coastltutlon. How ever, if anyone has been hit, I have aw apologies to make and no ex cuse* to give. 1 have done what I conceived to be my duty. I pre sume that the other officers have done likewise.” Mr. A. D. Hudson requested that the Interview given out by Governor Biease he read over to him, aad Mr. Hudson gave out the following state meat: Hudson Not Heeklnc Plnee. In my latervlew with Governor Blease some days ago the jjuhject of the commissioner of aghcttltare was mentioned only la connection that he felt that the present ednlmis sioner was rut doing successfully the. work outlined for him. The question of me being a candidate for the position'was net discussed, eve* remotely*, sad he la 00 way tendered me the peafttoa; ia fast, he stated that ualee* there ha aqm* change in the present policy ef the office that the office would be 41*- Good Table Rice $3 50 sack. One Lot Men's Black, Brown and Grey $1.50 and-$2.001 Hats Now 98 cents. Men's Suits $3.50 to £to.oo Boys’ Suits $1 50 to $3.75. 3000 Yards Yellow Homespun at 4 i*2 cents yard. Useftjl articles to be found on byr 10 cent counter. We extend to the people of Colle ton County our best wishes for the year 1912, hoping: for them happi ness and prosperity. We ask that a on call to see us or ¥ write ns whenever you need any thing in the following list and we will take pleasure in quoting you our lowest prices and believe that our prices and the quality of our goods will so attract you that you will buy from us: Disc Plows, Disc Harrows, Culti vating Harrows, Spring Tooth Har rows, Fertilizer Distributors, Corn and Cotton Planters, Turn Plows, Wire Fencing, Rnbber Roofing, Tin, Zink, Galvanized Roofing, Iron and Piping, Mowing Machines and Rakes, Reapers and Binders, Buggies, Car riages, Wagons, Harness, Lap Robes, Hardware, Stoves, Ranges, Enameled aud Ironware, Etc., Etc. Remember—That everything * carry is guaranteed to be i represented. A. Wichman & Ike BrickSter