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VOL. XXXV. WALTERBORO, S. C, FRATERNAL. HALL IM- Hffisnra OPENED XCi KXJhftC'IMES HELD AY 8V MASONS AND KXlOlfTS OF PYTHIAS. PEEPI.EK XOT TO BCN FOB tiOVEBNOB NEXT SUMMER MEMORY OF DEATH IITHE FIRST CON IN OORNERSTONE EXERCISES HELD Bxcdteat Addman by S. H. Rod* gan of Bcoofort aod other* Maoy YMton—Din»er Served by K*»> Man. Ashby Farrow Hall, built jointly by members of United Lodge. No. IS A. F. M., apd Ashby Farrow Lodge No. fes, K. of P.. was dedicated to Fraternal uses vaster* day with appropriate exercises. A large number of members of the local lodges and visiting Masons and Knighta were in attendance. S. H. Rodgers of Beaufort, Clerk bf Court nyw of Beaufort County and a Mason of State wide reputation was the orator of the day, and acted as Grand Wor shipful Master. The Masonic Exercises began at noon, and the following officers took part in the ceremonies-; dohn D. War ren, W. M., who later gave way to Mr Rodgers as G. W. M.: D. D. G. M.. John H. Peurifoy: G. S. W.. J Peurlfoy. D. D. G. M.; G. S. W . J. R. Halford; G. J. W., A. M. Sum- merall; G S. D., J. A. Westerberg; G. J. D.. P. M. Murray; G. Treas.. E. T. H. Shaffer; G. Secretary, X. G. Morrall; G. Chaplain. F. O. 8. Cur* tin; O. Stewards, D. L. Smith and 8. Pina; G. Tyler. Ben Hiott. After executive exercises were held, the Lodft^proceeded to the laying of the with the usual impres- Deride* to Offer Again for Attorney General on Account of Litigation Pending. Columbia, April 28.—Special: At torney General Thos H; Peeples will not run for Governor in 1914-. but instead will stand for re-election to his present office. This announce ment was authorized by Mr. Peeples today. He gav^ ns one reason for with drawing from the race for Gov ernor the number of suits which are now pending and which he feels It his duty to push to completion; there fore he will not enter the Guberns- torial lists next summer but will run tc>r snother term as Attorney Gen eral. Mr. Peeples authorized the anno uncement of hia candidacy for Gover nor during the session of the Legisla ture, being the first of a half-dozen to dp ao. The retirement of Attorney General Peeples from the race for Governor to succeed Governor Blease .may strengthen the chance of Representa tive Georg* R- Rembert to obtain the Blesse votes. Mr Rembert who has served Richland County in the lower house for several terms, and is known as the leader of the- Blease forces, is an avowed candidate to suc ceed Governor Blease. He was present when Attorney General Peeples announced his withdrawal from the race and, while Mr. Rembert has not commented, it is certain that he views the withdrawal of the Attor ney General as strengthening his chances for success. He himself said that he thought it too early to be mak ing positive announcements for Gov ernor in 1914. but nevertheless it Is known that he contemplates mak ing the race.. > / The other announced candidates for Governor in the next campaign are Lieutenant Governor C. A. Smith, of Timmonsville; Speaker of the House M. L. Smith, of Camden; Rfil- road Commissioner John G. Richards, of Liberty Hill, Former Senator R. I. Manning, of Columbia: Solicitor R. A. Cooper, of Insure ns; Prof John G. Cllnkscnles, of Wofford College. All of these are strong men and it will make the race next summer an intereating one. An interesting political announce ment la the candidacy of Assistant At- Xor •h OF BRAVE REV. CURTIS WRITES (ONCER ING FUNERAL OF THE LATE PRIOLEAU HENDERSON. HELD IN HIGH ESTttN By Hampton and of Gen. dent of Aiken* fnl Poetic Tribute. v- AY.MAY7.1M3. PROfflBmON FOT .EV J. C. LAWSON ASKS ALL C ITIZENS TO BE READY TO TAKE A STAND. ’ EITHER FOR OR AGAINST The Sale of Whiskey by DiepenMude*. Dane Presented as Pre-eminently a Moral One-—Ask* for United Front. helical articles of Masonry, the fol lowing were placed in the stone: Minutes of the meeting of the Grand Lodge nt the dedication ceremonies: n roll of visitors present; a complete roll of the preeeftt membership of the Lodge: a history of Unity Lodge from 1807 to 1909 prepared by Rev F. O. 8. Curtis, copies of the Press and Standard containing references to the event; and various coins on the part of the members. The Knights of Pythias also deposited ap propriate records, and a list of mem bers in the cornerstone. By special dispensation from Geo. S. Mower, of Newberry. Grand Mas ter, was the authority upon which the exercises were held. It was expecte- ed that Mr Mower would be pres ent but was prevented from doing so. c After the laying of the cornerstone, the hall was dedicated to the use of the Masonic Order. Later, a pub lic meeting was held at which ad dresses were made. M. P. Howell welcomed the guests in a masterly way after which 8. H. Rodgers of Beaufort was presented, who' made one of the strongest Masonic talks ever heard in Walter boro. Mr Rod gers used for his subject, “The Bible the Great Light of Masonry." and pointed out that Masonry favors an open Bible. He asked his hears to study the truth and told them that “the Truth would set them Free." Being able to enter the Hall and sit with the members was not all to know about Masonry, said the speaker, but asked all Masons to study carefully the meaning, of Ma sonry. He drew an analagy from the college student in that graduation only prepared the student for study, and that study must be done all his life. So it was with Masonry. Study Masonry carefully through life, was the plea. In order that the ac cepted Mason might go to JLs re , Mxt ysar. Mr. Domli mi nick was cam paign manager for Governor Blease last summer and is at present assist ant Attorney General. He will run against Mr. Wyatt Aiken, the present Congressman from the 3rd district and a warm fight is in prospect for the office.—The News and Courier. Co*aty Board of Eqallisatloa. The Cbunty Board of Equilization met in the Court House last Thurs^ day for the purpose of considering the raising of the assessment of the Hilton-Dodge Lumber Company, H. E. Savage. Chairman of the Town ship Board for -Lowndes Township appeared for the Township Board and Mr Wiggins for the Hilton Dodge Lumber Corporation. By mutual consent It was agreed that the-asses- ment be raised $21,000. and it was so ordered by the board. E. D. Lemacks. (J. C. C.; D. B. Black. Q. V. C.; F. O S Curtis, G. Prel.; R. L Fraser, G. K. R. and S.; H. W. Black. G. M. E.; N. G. Mor rail, G. M. A.; T. P. Murray, G. I. G.; O. L. Gahagan, G. O. G. Some of the officers of the Grand Lodge had been expected to attend, but all were prevented. Speeches appropriate to the occasion was delivered by Messrs Rodgers, Levy, Klein, Curtig and other members. At the conclusion of the exercises Ice Cream and Cig- afs were served and the members and visitors spent a social hour. Ashby Farrow Hall is a credit to the Town as well as to the Lodges and Contractor. For its Construction, the Fraternal Realty Company was torganized with thb following officers, E. T. H. Shaffer, president; J. M. Moorer, vice president; N. G. Mor rall. secretary; A. S. Karesh. treas urer. The two lodges took stock in the company and the balance \va< dis posed of among the members of the lodges and the citizens of the town It is a noteworthy fact that no one . owns more than $100 worth of stock Hendereonville, May 2.—Spec! Aiken is beautiful for situation art has made it more so. and s the many beautiful homes t none' are more so than that, of off? farmer townsman. Hon Daniel L. Henderson. During the Reunion of the V< runs it was the privilege of the wri ter, accompanied by General U. R, BroOks, to dine with this kind tAM- Ilf. While pitting In the parlor the„ conversation turned natur ally to the Soldiers of the Confed erate Army and the name of E. Prioleau Henderson was mentioned, one of the best and truest men who wore the grey. General Brboks told us of the incident of this friendli death. It will be remembered that he died in Columbia while an in mate of the Soldiers’ Home. It seems that General Brooks had no informa- tiou concerning this until the box containing the casket was being car ried to the train, and hurrying on quickly as he could, he overtook the porter who had it in charge wheetyw it aloni on the truck, and so.It pened that this splendid soldier of a hundred battles had but the friend to fofl5w. his body to the train, such is the incident Gen eral Brooks had picked up from the table a volume, which he had Writ ten and compiled, entitled “Stories of The Confederacy,*’ and read to us the following beautiful poem written by his sister, Mrs Elite Brooks Jones. It is entitled “The Dead Confederate Soldier,” and waa written because of the incident narrated here. Editor Press and Standard. Inasmuch as it seems that we are have an election on the dispensary uestion in Colleton county, it seems to me that it is time now for every ualifled voter to get ready to meet the issue and to meet it in such a way as will be well-pleasing to God and for the best interest of those con cerned. The issue is to be met. it is important that it be. well defined. What then is the issue? As under stood by this writer the issue is economic and moral; but'hre-Ptainent ly moral. It is not political be cause in this matter we arc not to determine who shall or shall not hold public office. We are to de termine. however, whether or not Colleton county shall go into the liquor business. • If this is not a moral Issue there can be?hone. With the matter thus defined it seems per fectly clear that It is the duty of every citizen to take a stand either for or against it. Let him who is or may be on the fence-come down. Tf a man is a nonentity. If .he is a moral imbecile, let him stay on the fence. “Hustle and jostle him out of the way. He’s only a ragged Soldier in grey. A phantom he is, of the long dead past. Only a rebel, who fought to the last. Whose diniter off times was a crust of bread— HJp couch the cold ground, twixt dy ing and dead; Somebody’s darling he was long ago. A requiem sing In minor chords low. For a Knight who fought for a land so fair. So gallant he was who is lying there. A Soldier so brave, of valor and V might. Now hnstle him off away out of sight. Far off with never a mourner but one, W’ith neveta prayer when the strife is dfee. Out of the silence and out of the night, Out of the shadows and into the light. Soldier, rest arms, and sweet , thy slumber be. In brighter lands of God’s eternity." Reader Is U not beautiful. tbiiTtok en of remembrance, and eminently worthy of one so loyal and true to the “cause" he loved so well. A few of his comrades met the body on its arrival in Walterboro and because I thought it was due him attended the funeral in Confederate Uniform, and as it was bis request, I conducted the funeral services. It was a privilege to do so, for any one should esteem U an honor to bury one so highly es teemed by the peerless Hampton and ! Butler. / Respectfully. F. O. S. Curtis. M h* wishes ta do Man. if he wishes to have the respect Of his fellow men Ipt him take a stand. Let him be either for or against the thing and aay so in good plain English when occasion requires. But the effort to re-establish the dispensary here muat be fought, and fonght to the finish. As a rule the press and pulpit unite their forces on all moral issues. As The Press and Standard is non-committal in the present issue it only remains for the churches of Colleton with their min isters. and the good people generally to oppose it. If we cannot present a united front to an evil so mon strous it seems to me it is time for us to haul down our colors and cease to pretend to be what we are not. Shall we have td ensure the shame, the humiliation, the curse of living in a county engaged In the .liquor j traffic? Shall we voters be partners In the crime and sin of destroying our fellow beings? . ’ „ 'It is not the purpose of this ar ticle to argue or answfr arguments. That I shall do later to the very best of my ability. What I wish to do Is to appeal to those who love truth, honor, sobriety and righteous gov ernment to be ready when the issue omes to oppose it by every legitimate and honorable means ao that victory may be on the side of right. J. C. Lawson. Lodge. S. C.. May 2, 1913. H. C. i: \GERTON REPLIES TO LETTER OF MR. HOWELL Di-cu* -e*. the Wire Worwu* awl Meth od* of Fighting Them. ' Ruffin. 8. C., May 2. 1912. Editor Press and Standard, v Walterboro. S. C.; v Dear Sir—Will you please allow me space in your paper to answer the article in The Press and Standard, issue of April 20, 1912, by Mr. A. M. Howell. "Is Mr Howell only a stranger in Colleton and does he not know the things" that are being done only 12 nilee from Walterboro by Insect Field Laboratory No. 2, of the Clemson Ag ricultural College and the Sonth Carolina Experiment Station? Does he know- that at Snider’s Cross Roa'ds the aibove College and Experiment Station have had a “trained Entomol ogist" at work since October, 1911. (the writer since February 5, 1911)' Does he know that the Bureau of En tomology of the United States De partment of Agriculture has had specimens of the adult beetle (not the larva or wpfmi since last June (1912{ and has .not been able to identify them yet? Has he ever seen the adult? Does he really want to know about this wire worm and its habits? Then I invite Mr. Howell or any one Interested in these wire to come to Insect Field Laboratory No. 2 near Snider's Cross Roads and they will be given all the information there is to be had on tbe a abject. He will not be given “fall Slowing which the writer known tffffe useless because the larva (worms) spend tbe winter < 14 i fourteen inches below the surface. We will not be told to not plant sod land for tbe writer knows this (resting land) is the the only means so far employed with nay success. He may be naked to try “planting oats on the land for three consecutive years, leaving the stub ble till after the first killing front, be told that m •A* ^ July may reasonably be expected toj Increase the injury the following yonr. * I Finally, if he wishes any other Jn formation on insects the man at the laboratory (Insect'Field Laboratory No. 21 generally has the latest and Is more ^familiar with conditions (both climatic and field I in Colleton than others from other State#. Respectfully, H. C. Eager ton. Asst, in Entomology in charge. « - - Insect Field Lab. No.-2. P. S.—There is no theory in the above. Lime la also recommended as a remedial measure. LETTER FROM FORM ER DISTUBBINU ISSUES CONFRONT PEOPLE THIS COUNTY. COMMENDS PROGRESSIVE STEPS And Strongly C< rh Tend Defeat Growth to the of Life. W „ ward upon death. Mr Rodger’s speech, carefully prepared and well delivered, made a deep impression upon his bearers, and will be long remembered. ,* At tbe conclusion of the exercises', a bountiful dinner was served by the members of the local branch of the Eastern Star. The Masons and Knights jointly bore the expense of the dinner, bat it was prepared at thehomee of the members of the Eas tern Star chapter. Too much praise cannot be given the ladies for the excellent c dinner furnished, and their loyalty to frujernalism was well displayed in their culinary work. At S.S0 p. m. the exeririaee of the Knights of Pythias were held by the following meting as Grand officers: in the bu.lding thus showing that the building is a monument to the spirit of co-operation. The building committee was as follows: E. T. H. Shatter. G C. Brown. J. M. Moore*-, A. S. Karesh and H. R. Padgett. The contract was let to J. E. Moore, con tractor. who is also an ardent member Of the Masonic Order and the Knights of Pythias for 94.899. Tbe building is beautiful both exterior and Interior, and is well adapted rot the purposes of a fraternal hall. No order in South Carolina can boast of a better arranged building. The exercises yesterday were an inspiration to the members of both orders and there is no doubt but that the results will be felt for a long while. Fire Department Hold Banquet. The members of the Walterboro Fire Department spent a social even- Former folletoniun Honored. Tbe following clipping from the Raleigh, (N. C.) News and Observer will be of interest to many people in Colleton County. Fayhttevlle. N. C.. April 22.—Dr. J. .W. Halford of Chalybeate Springs waa elected president of the Fifth I District Medical Society at Its con cluding session this afternoon. Dr Halford is a Walterboro boy, born and reared here, and a brother : of J. R. and D. F. lialfod. His many friends here will be pleased to hear Bedoa’a Memorial Service*. The- annual Memorial Services of Bedon’a Memorial Association were held, at the Church on last Thursday with a large congregation in attend ance. B. G. Crosby conducted the devotional exercises, and the Choir rendered several beautiful hymns during the day, Mias Lily Halford, presiding at the organ. The speak ers were introduced by C. C. Cros by, who presided over the meeting. The first speaker was the Rev J. M. Craven who delivered a masterly ad dress on “Life and Death. R M.. Jefferies next spoke on “Lessons from the Past.” The Rev B. F. Hal ford was the last speaker and chose for his subject “Character Building, or The Laying of the Foundation," which he developed in a scholarly and interesting manner. The large audience paid careful attention to the speaking and entered enthusiastical ly into the spirit of the occasion. A sick brother was remembered during the service by a handsome collection from the congregation and special prayer was offered in his behalf. At the cdnclusibn of the services, a Me morial dinner Svas served.. Dr Daniel* Spoke. A masterly sermon was delivered by Presiding Elder. D.' W. Daniels, at the Methodist church Sunday night ing last Thursday at a supper given at Crosby Brothers restaurant. Quite of hit prominence in medical world . - a feast was spread, and the members and of hlB prosperity in his adopted™ngregation. As usual, ahd flvyited guests spent a pleasant f t .. .nmmnniv knnwn ,,r hi * audience. In evening. The committee on arrange- tat *’ ,Ie 888 commonly »«nown thp courg( , of hlg r ^ arkB he dlr<K . ted stat* lie was commonly known ; " he courae'of'his^t ments Consisted of B. H. Graves, S. ! lier ® ** Joe. the-J^ad boy, but we note : a f« w words to the question I wstab- B. Crosby, and Grady Griffin. The that he had that in him which goes llshing a dispensary in Colleton, purpose of the supper was to bring to make men, namely grit and per- County, in which he urged that it not ‘mberT'closer together in or- c.var.nr* »ii r„ini™ with him h® re-established. the der that strongly devl together >peration might be | severance. We all rejoice with him in his attainments. Unveiling Service. Popular Camp W. O. W’. No. 415, wlH hold Unveiling Services at the Jordan Cemetery Sunday Morning. May IS at 10 o’clock. Public cor dially invited to attend. J. B. Beach. ;■■■■ . / v ' Banks Close Saturday. Saturday. May 10th, being a legal holiday, the banks of the town will be closed that day. Solicitor Penrifoy to Move. _ . .... It is announced here that Solicitor County Teachers Examination p» uri<0 y will within a few weeks The Sprint Teachers Examination moVB t0 charleston to engage In the was held in the Court House Frl- p ractlce of Uw there . #H e will re- ^* sr l*** l>«fore ( ottn ty j^ >ard tain his office here, however, and will Education. Seven young fedt®* 88d continue to practice in Colleton, flva men stood the examination. The results have not been announced as ; yet. 8. B. Saunders has been ap pointed n -member of the County Board of Education to take the place of W. W. Smoak ^and Williams Campbell haa been appointed to suc ceed himself for another term. BIRTHS. Born to Mr and Mrs H. McM.Wil liams, Nonday morning. May 5, Wal terboro. a fine girl. _ \ v '* M Editor The Press and Standard: / * \ For sometime I have been wank ing to aay something through tho columns of the dear old Press and Standard to tho people of Colleton, - r but for my life, I could not aoe any time for me to write. Forty-two of my life have been apent la Colleton. She is n dear old county to me. ahd I have been a continued ider bf The Press and Sfahdard from the first copy published up to April 30th. 1913. Therefore, it la a dear -old paper to me. I look for it every week as I want to know tho newt from Colleton. .1 want to know w ho got married, who died, about this thing and the other, but I don’t t > to bear so much about tho aoaa Colleton selling their rotnj and their birth-right.. I say three cheers for tho Editor. Captain O. W. Way and W. W. Smoak la denouncing both buyer and seller. Tho man that vronld buy his way late publie of fice is to he feared. Let the office hunt the ffiaa and not the man hunt Let the food staple af buyer end toiler of votes. The Sian that would sell his vote should hot be allowed to vote and the mas that would buy votes, should aot bo voted for. He will not do to trust. Ho will sell you out on tho first oppor tunity. watch him.. I mm nwny down in Beaufort and yon know that la a ong way off from Colleton, but I have heard a great deal about tho whole sale rote telling In Colleton, and some very prominent men in the deal. Shame on the county ns well the man. Then I want to com mend Magistrate Towles for his manliness as an officer. If we could have officers all over the county and state-that would fearlhnsly do their duty, w* would have less crime, shorter court terms, and lest taxes to pay. If all tho officers would get busy, we would have more labor and better labor. Loafers would bo glad to get a job and work to hold tho job for fear of being placed on tbo chain-gang. This loafing of negroes is not confined to Green Pond alone. Ytyi will find loafers that are negroes at or In almost any community where pegroes live,» not at work during working hours with plenty of work on every side. That is, those that furnish employment are < wanting hands and if the officers were doing |s Magistrate ,r< Towles, convicting somebody for violating the liquor law all over the county, the people who voted for prohibition would not be satisfied, h-nd would not sign the pe tition for an election on the dispen sary in Colleton County. I am a prohibitionist. I have voted for pro hibition on every opportunity, did It from pure motives and I would be satisfied with the present law ip Col leton if the law was enforced. Things ill not be any better under County Dispensary without the enforcement of law. I love (’olletoa. I have many warm friends in the dear old county and it grieves me for them to Buffer, j or that the good name of Colleton should be debauched by politicSana. Friends and citizens, were up to a greater sense of duty, stand for law and order, truth and principle. Referring to Mr Howell’s article relative to the wire worm, will say that Clemson College has an Ento mologist up at Sniders,, working on the wire worm problem by the name of Prof H. C. Eagerton. Mr Eagerton haa brooding cages and can furnish Mr. Howell with speclments of the va rious kinds of wire worms found in CoUeton. Aay thing that Mr Howell can do to help solve thin problem will bo a Mg thing for the farmers of Sniders and elsewhere in Colleton tor v fi ■ ■ > : Yi 1 Con tin nod on Pag* Five ■ •'a J* V • / ft* •« l •