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♦V VOL. XXXV. WALTERBORO, S. C. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 5,19IX GEORGE S. LEGARE HAS PASSED AWAY CONGRESSMAN SRCTTIVE TERMS. RECENTLY ELECTED FOR FIFTH AN ENVIABLE RECORD SKETCH OF M H. PEORIFOY'S LIFE FOR VOVR CON- C ANDIDATE FOR CONGRESSMAN TO SCCCEED LEGARE. PIANO CONTEST MAKES SATISFACTORY START •Ut MinUlKm Of FOTUl YOUNG LAMES ALIEAIY MAIL MORE TO fOUAV. CE1MIHE RACE. at The Charfcstoa Bar Walter boro Citizen Han Arc*mpU*.b- For Years, SerTla* a* The Corporation Counsel Charleaton. Jan. 31.—Con*r-s»nian George 8. Legare died shoilly nficr miduiKht at.hla fathers pimtaliou in St. Andrew’s parisn avrosa ‘.he Ashley river, where he removed some week* ago with his family irom liu home in Charleston, in the hope Hut ed Much Since Coming Here. V ‘ to Make Home. FIRST COUNT THURSDAY, MARCH 6 The old proverb. “Nothing suc ceeds like success." has been aptly changed to fit modern work so that its most general acceptance today is “Nothing succeeds but success.” Ap plying this new form to his life. John H. Peurlfoy, the subject of this READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND PARTICULARS IN THIS ISSUE AND GET IN THE GAMF. the Mfe of the country might pi'e-vo i sketch, has truly demonstrated by a more restful in his condittou of health. For several days past r*- ports have come from his bedside of hie unsatiefactory condition, but it was not expected that the end would have come so soon anc suddenly. Yesterday he had one of his weak spells but he was subject to these attacks, and the announcement early this morning of his death was a shock to many of his most intimate friends. ^. Congressman Legare was in failing health {or several yea.s, having con tracted the affection from which he died, in the cold climate oa* Washing ton, where he had served his consti tuents and the State oi South Caro lina so well ahd faithfully for 10 years. President Taft had him ad mitted to a government sanitarium , at Fort Baynard, New Mexico, sever al years ago, where ae spent some 'time returning home in very much Improved health. President Yd it de sired him te accept a government po sition in the high and dry climate that he might remain :n the South* west and be completely cured, lut Mr Legare longed for his old home and associations and his boyhood day's, with the ^ver-pre^ttng interest Tb" big prize voting contest an- i ou::*eiv-*A»t in these columns Mat week is creat c t i tore interest than wo imagined it wjua I at the hegl i- iiing. Nominations o' contestants long line of achievements That "sue- | being scut to tin, oilo-e *nd soou cess really succeeds. I “•'T ^ ll . '"*»>' 'on nJi- John H. Peurlfoy. now 39 rears of wtH.ng recipient of a fln f age. was born in what is now Saluda. 1’iano or other valuable prizes enumerated in this list. % All of these handsome prizes are enumerated in the announcement on another page and will be given to some of the ladies of this vicinity The question is: how can I do it? All that is necessary :s to get your relatives ^nd friends to trade With .he merchants who are donating pris es in this popular voting contest. For each $1.00 spent with the mer chants you will receive 25 votes- which can be voted for any of the contestants. Also to get your friends to subscribe for this paper. (for each one year new subscription you will receive votes; for each one year renewal 500; for each year back subscription 400 - votes. Of course it will be understood that un der no circumstances are coupons is sued by the nierrti..n;s except upon cash purchases. Wc have been asked if the wife >r daughter of merchants who are co operating with this paper 4n this voting contest may compete for prlp* es. The rules are that no one con- c:. SOLICITOR JNO. H. PEURIFOY way* retorted by a aubataatlal vote. p- lin ,_ tw«„A»K and he came back to South Carolina. . a h^^ f^ »w b ivj-imwj-a. n# dia!# ^ trenen tmtne, caiug to AniGrick in 1** ^ P.ck- the ^ ar i y dmyB from England, and eus, where lie spent “ uc 5 *1®® *” < j their sturdlnesa of habits and fixity he was doing so n^ll tnat he r mo ed c h aractwr gave them a protn- hik residence from St. Andrews par- , nent p , ace ln th? State The of Mr. Peurifoy, who died a few yearc use the nominating blank beloW and send her name to this paper or bring t ig person and her name will be entoyed. It matters not if she be married or single. “k*xd the rules in the large ad. in this issue or we will mall them upon reqaest Inspect the oderings of the merrhants and learn now you may aectfre votes for yourself or friend. Be |ure to ask these merchants for coupons. Tpose v ho do not uncerstand the rul^i and regulations of this contest can rail at this office or write us and we will be pleased*' :o go over the profipsition with them. Extra Prize of $10 in Gold. 'SJbe first count in ttie contest will be made on March 6. at wntru time jluFin gold will be awarced ti the ontestant having the largest tium- ber of votes at that time. This ptize is axtra, in addition to the other prijes oftered. and its winning will not bar the winner from securing the piaao or any of the other prizes. Do it now and help someone reap the benefits of this liberal offer. He- uemher that many of the merchants ft this town are interested in this contest and give a 25 vote coupon with every $1 cash purchase. This contest is between individuals and no lodge or other organization wiH be permitted to enter. This also ns that no Tady will be permitted necied with this paper can compete *^**4 as the candidate of any iah, where !)e also had a farm, and bought a home on Bee street. While still under medical treatment, he gained strength and his general health improved until last summer, when the excitement and stress of the campaign caused a setback. Some ago in Walterboro, had a long record of bravery and duty well-performed in the trying days incident to the War Between the States. There, in that ard school of physical and mora! bj:- fering, he learned lessons whies we re / complicaions developed and he lost ' indelibly stamped on the minds of his the advantage he had gained. W’ith children—lessons of appMcatlou—cf his health continuing to fall, he clos- devotion to duty—of s(r'vin < to at tain that which is good in life. The father was for many years a member of the South Carolina Legislature from Saluda, and, while in the l.eeis- lature. was elected a iTwmtjer oi ike Board* of Directors or i*ie pcnitsnti- ary, which position lie held at the time of his death. John II. Juerifsy is (he fourth son of a iftncMy o’ eight. I Coming to Walterboro 14 years ago. for the practice of law. John if. Peurifoy soon demousi.a.te 1 those characteristiis which have led to h,s ed his residence on Bee street and took up quarters at his father’s home. Elected to Congress In 1903. < Mr. Legare was truly a self-made man. He was born in 1870, at Rock ville, on Wadmalaw island, where his parents, Major Edward T. and Kate Malcolmson Graves Legare. then resided. In boyhood, Mr. Le- gare came to Charleston, where he engaged in the dairy business. He took pride in his accomplishments, In getting down* to hard work as a for any prise, neither can the wif* »r daughter of any of the merchants who are co-operating with this paper in the contest enter the competition. The reasons for this are obvious, and we are very sure that tNe merchants w-ill all feel just as we do in regard to fhe matter. We want the contest to be conducted wit a the greatest possible fairness, with no occassion or opportunity for anybody to criti cise. The ballot box is now at our office, ready to recei.c >otes. The box will not be opened until the first j count is made, on March 6. The ' judges- will be absolutely disinterest- I ed people, in whom everybody will have confidence, and every count will >e participated in by a representa tive of Publisher’s Music Co., who managing the contest. There hoy and saving hit money with which access here. Before beginning the he paid for his education. He took P rac tice of law he attended '\ofiord a course at the Porter Military Acad- ('ollego,.that, grand histltuCon v.ln h emy andHhen spent two years at the given to the State many of its South Carolina University, and later ab,e ® t ni ^ n ; an<1 to °* 't' 1 : t««‘ise he went to Washington, having been ^ the , 'Irgilia. thus given a clerkship at Washington by taring, himself ably for toe great the late Col. George Tillman, who ? or t k wh,ch he accomp is|*d lir was then in Congrese, Here M r. i flr8t a P p ® arance ,? U, | , ‘ r ,)0 ” ,, '“r Legare got an Insight into Congress- " a8a “ ^ a r y ? n r ° f v ^ P a “ er T b l •' lonal legislation which served him so ^ held for four ypars I,i8 work aK well later in life. Mr. Legare again perfected his educational attainments «king a course in the law school of the Georgetown University. In 1893, He was admitted to practice in the courts ip South Carolina. Returning to Charleston, he later Mayor still stands as a monument to his executive ability. In 1908, he entered the field' for Solicitor of this Circuit against a man who held the confidence of all the people. Solicitor Jervey of Charles ton. Many shared the opinion of So licitor. Jervey which the Solicitor ex- became associated^with the firm of p re g SP( j about Mr. Peurlfoy, viz.: that Murphy, Farrow ft Legare; the busi- p eur jf 0 y was on jy keeping the ness was continued under the name solicitor from his usual pleasure trip of Murphy ft legare, after the death j, ,i,p mountains. But when the vote of Mr. Farrow. Upon the death of waB (ounted, it was found that ‘Mr ’phrticnlar organization with the un demanding if she wins the piano or (other prizes it is to go ro that organ ization Such an arrangement would be manifestly unfair to the other con testants Any candidate rn detected wil be disqualified. Remember and have your friends trn.l<*'v, . d mer chants who are giving coupons. The iRimes of merchants Anti Mr g'.vinp. handsome prizes and helping 10 make this contest- 1 Mg sucres*, are rs follows: A Wichman & Son Brow f n Furniture Company. Taylor’s The S Finn Jewelry Company. Terry ft Shaffer. s The H. W. t'o’.ti 11 dtoi ». H. W. Black. Jr The Klein Drug Store. The Walterboro Drug Company. Beach Bros We want new subscribers and a lot of them, and these girls will get them for us by seeing their friends and inducing them to subscribe or rjenew for this paper, V*’e guaran tee to make the paper well worth he money of every subscriber, and •>ve expert to hold all these new sub- m ribers for many years to come. That a the only way we make this con test make money for us. The names of the young ladies who have already been nominated in this contest are given below. W’e want each one of them to call at this ire vill be no favorites and no chance for favoritism. The lady who secures the largest number c» votes will win the piano, and so on gown for the rest of tly* prizes. We wish there were pianos enough to go round for all the girls, but there are not, and ill but one will have to be content with' one of the tuany other beauti ful prizes offered. Voting tan commence at any time n a ballot box whica Is placed in his office and the key to the box, w ill e given to the awarding committee whose names will be announced in another issue of this paper. Use the free vote coupon in this issue. If you know o,' any lady who. office and get a book of roee'ty# nnd lias not been nominated and whom j copies of the paper to work with and you think would ma«e a good race Tct busy. The one who does the Mr. Murphy 1 , Mr. Legare formed a partnership with W. A- Holman, of Barnwell. This firm was dissolved several years ago, and for a time Mr. Legare practiced law by himself un til his condition of health forced him to retire from active practice. Mr. Legare (NTftved himself one of the strongest Jury lawyers at the Char leston bar. Of a striking personali ty an eloquent speaker, a good story leston 1 the home of Mr. Jervey, by nearly 'J, 000 votes, and that Mr. Peurifoy , s majority in the district was nearly 2,500 votes. Thus, against a man who had made a success of tht position for many years, Mr Peurifoy won by a large majority In 1912, Mr Peurlfoy’s record as 'Solicitor was so strong that no one dared oppose him ror re-election teller and of a genial and happy dis- thus giving him the position unani- posltion, he made friends quickly and mously. In the campaign of 1912, held them fast and these attributes instead of making-political speeches, served him well in both and dealing with his own accomplish- criminal law practice, in which be en- ments, Mr. Peurifoy sought to press gmged. In 1898, he was elected cor-'on the minds of the people certain porstlon counsel, to succeed he late needed revisions of the criminal law Col. Charles Inglesby and he held of the State. Hit efforts along this this position until 1903 when he was line will certainly bear fruit, etereted to Congress, defeating T. W. I Mr. Peurlfoy’a record as Solicitor Bscot in the Democratic primary. . i* one that might well be envied by Reelected i'our Tlntes. > any Solicitor tftf Staue. His tenure Mr. Legare soon became oft^ of the of office'has resulted in a more rigid most popular members of the Fifty- enforcement of all the Igws, and, eighth Congress. He was reelected to through his efforts,^many criminals the Fifty-ninth, Sixtieth and Sixty- have been made to feel the penalty first Congresses without opposition °f crime. As an example, his last an- la the Democratic primary election. For the following term he was op posed by J. H. Lesesane, of Clarendon defeating his opponent by a substan- Continued from Page Seven. V nual report to the Attorney General shows that he has disposed of 130 cases during the year, in which there have been 114 convictions, truiy ji» ' ■ ■" ■ ^ . (Continued 01 Page Eight.) 25 VOTE COUPON Send this Coupon to The Press and Standard office within 15 days from date and it will count for TWENTY- FIVE VOTES.* No Money is required with this Coupon. VOTE FOR. FEB. 5TH. 1913. NOMINATING BLANK Popular Vote Contest « > a _ " ; 1913 . * \ 1 hereby nominate or suggest the name of v tr •» Address As a lady worthy to become a candidate in you Popular Voting Contest. I present this name with the distinct understanding and agreement that the editor shall not divulge my name. This does not obligate me in way whatever. Signed. Address.. % NO. 25 best work is going to have tnat beau tiful Obermeyer 4 Sons piano, and the others are going to be handsome ly rewarded by ether prises. In addition one of them is going to win an extra 910 in gold, to be awarded March f. Now young ladles. It is np to you to get busy. A good start may mean a great deal, eo get la the game early. * The nominations so far made are it follows: Walterboro. ^ Mrs. p. J. Ktrton. • Miss Thomasine Wltsetl. Miss Pearl Sandlfer. — * Mias Audrey Jones. Miss Earneetine Msrvtn. Miss Hasel Guilford Miss Annie McCnnts. Mies Annie Belle Crosby Min Edith Black Min Rubye Smith. Min Ethel Francis. Mrs. Blnnicn Padgett. - Min Settle Smoak. Miss Leila du Bote. ^ tyips Pauline McCsnis. Miss Rhame GraVe. Miss May Patterson. Miss Bessie Sanders. Miss Angie Johnson. Miss Marie DeTreville. Miss Annie vonLehe Miss Wilhelmina Strobel. Miss Locise Leach. Miss Ethel Padgett. Miss Myrtis Padgett. •» Wallet horo, R. F. D. No. I. Miss Jessie Thomas. Mies Annie Hooker. Miss Audie Hitter. * Miss Etta Carter. Miss Inez Price. Miss Clytie Saunders. Walterltoro, It. F. D. No. 2. Miss Laura Keegan. Miss Nerva Bailey. Miss Edith Koger. Miss Ernestine 11 in Miss Cattle Driggers., •- Walterboro, It. F. I». No. 3 Miss Ruth Linder. Miss Della Saunders.^ Miss Nan Breland. Miss Lillie Beach. Miss Lucia Kinard. Miss Marie Kinard. Miss Jennie B. Padgett. Walterboro, R. F. D. No. 4 Miss Ollie Hudson. Mrs. Annie Getslnger. Mise Martha Varn. Miss Mamie ^Hudson. Walterboro, R. F. D. No. 3. Miss Dell Sloman. Miss Marie Cummings. Min Edith Mlxson. Miss Bessie Bellinger. Miss Eva Ihley. »* Round Miss Vera Jordan. Miss Hattie Garris. Miss Edith Kasterlin. Mrs. M. O. Hiott. Miss Winnie Hlsher. Mrs. A. V. Uickenbaker. Miss Ova Jordan. CuttageviDe. Mrs. A. A. Willis. .Miss Rachel Reeves. Miss Wynona Ackerman Miss Ruth Pierce. Miss .Minnie 0. Metts. Kudin. Mrs. A. H. Brant. Mrs. .1 E W Morris. Mrs. Maud Padgett. .\iiss Cora Black. ‘Miss Kate Preacher. Miss Florence ITpier. Miss Emma Bryan. Miss Ethel Breland. Miss Carrie Breland. *» Miss Rosa Breland. * Htoke*. Miss Dosia Morris. Kmoaks. Miss Gladys Williams. Miss Ihbie Lyons. Miss Carrie Smoaka. Green Pond tka. C..W. Drawdy. Mrs. A. R. Speights. Wfllianis. M.z Jo .a GrirJ.u. Miss Ruth ‘Jariia. Miss Rose lit* diii’i. Lodge. Mrs. J. J. Miley. Mrs. L. J. Jones. Miss Ruth Padgett. Islandton. Miss Mary Polk. Miss Pet Rentz. Miss Audrey Simmons. Miss Annie Varn Hendersonville. Miss Maud Varn. Mrs P. L. Bootle. White Hall. Mrs H. McWilliams. Weeks Miss Neta Linder. WANT TO SUCCEED GEORGES. LEGARE SEVERAL CANDIDATES ALREADY OUT FOR CONORRM. SOLICITOR PEURIFOY ANKOUNCED CoL J: G. Padgett Will afen Hon D. L. Smith Spoke Other Caadidates. Therj* are at the present time three »re s< incec annouifred candidstee for Congress from the First district to succeed tbs late Geo. S. Legare. The first to an nounce himself was Hon Richard 8. Whaley, of Charleston. Hts nouncement was followed by that of Col Jno. 11. Peurlfoy, of Walterboro. and Geo. F. Von Kolnitx, of Charles ton. There are a number of other candidates spoken of, and it is prac tically sure that Col Jas. G. Padgett will make the thee, having so ex pressed himself. Hon D. L. Smith also ban the matter under advise ment. It is also understood that H. Leon Larisey, of Charleston, who oppoiied Mr Legare last year and Jno. D. Cappleniann.. of Chariesion. Sen. Louis Appelt,' of Manning and Aider- man Lawrence M. Pinckney, of Charleston are considering the mat ter of making the race. Thia bids fair to make a most interesting race. The gentlemen, who have announced themselves are all piooisaent nnd well known throughout the district. The first primary will possibly be held early in March, In order that the nominee may take part in the extra session of the congress which is to be called by President W’oodrow Wil son. Col. ft. G. Padgett Will Raa. Col J. Graham Padgett stated to a representative of The Press and Stand ard today that he will be a candidate for congress from the First Congres sional district and that he baa no further statement to mane at this time, as the election has not yet been ordered. His platform will appear later. Col Padgett, the senior member of the firm of Padgett, Lemacks and Moorer. ia n native of Colleton County and graduated in literature and the sciences at the Citadel in 1892. He la one of he conny's lead ing lawyers and served on the staff of Governor Heyward. • During hia 20 years as a member of the bar of Colleton County,’ he has appeared in perhaps more cases than any other attorney in the county. In criminal rases he has a reputation which haa spread throughout the State, having tppeared in more murder trials than any other attorney and in most cases securing a verdict, whether represent ing the prosecution or the State. Mr Mmith May Rub. County Auditor D. L. Smith is also a prospective candidate ror congress from the First Congressional dis trict Mr Smith was for many years treasurer of Colleton county, and for a number of terms a member of tho Legislature, and at present is Audi tor of Colleton. w hi< it term will ex pire in a few days. Mr Smith is quite popular in the district and is an able speaker. He made many friends while in the legislature. FAVOUR ASMMTATION. H. AND li. ASSOCIATION To Ik* Organized at Meeting Monday Night. Since proposing in your issue of two weeks’ ago, a Irian Association, here has been much favorable senti ment expressed along this llae, so much that I feel justified in asking 1 that the citizens of the4own meet at the Court House on Monday night, next at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of la thorough discussion of the matter. Now, everyone is agreed that such an organization would be £. good thing rjor the town. Rut, the question is: , Are you willing to back the enter prise? I I sincerely trust.that every man who has the interest of the town at heart will a least attend the meeing on Monday night next. The matter ran then be thoroughly discussed and,, if evjei-ything is ravorable, steps I 10ward organization ran be taken. Remember that your presence there does not bind you to lake stock, but come and hear the discussions. Next Monday night. February 10th, at 9 o’clock p. m., at the Court House, j R. M. Jeffries. M. P. Howell Kadorwes Proponed A.MMM-iatlun. Editor Prose and Standard: I haven’t time to wite an article on the subject of the proposed Build ing and l^oan Association for Walter boro, but am anxious to say just a word in commendation of the enter prise. * . I have given some thought to the subject and have for a long time in tended to undertake the formation of such an association myself. Some months ago I discussed the situation with cettain business men of the town and secured promises of their co-operation. I am and have been, however, so much occupied with my personal affairs that I have been un able to push the scheme. I have not only investigated the theory of the assorration, but have observed their operation Ih other towns There are two principle reasons why Walterboro ought to have a Building and Loan Association First, because it. qrill build up the town, giving poor people and new comers an easy and yet safe way to build their homes. Second, It will furnish the oppor tunity to poor people and children to save and invest their earnings. If one can put aside a few dollars a month „ and feel that It is safe, and at the same time draw 8 per cent, interest on their investments economy and thrift will be encouraged. - I expect to take stock in the asso ciation when it is formed. V’ery Truly, M. P. Howell. ColuninM for High School Auditorii The con»ract for erecting columas In the Auditorium of tue High School Building has been let tp W. 8. Stew- |ard, and he will begin work at oa«e.