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t \ mol. xxxvi. WALTERBORO, S. C., WEDNESDAY. JULY 8. 1914 - \ NO. 47 FAIR OFFICE IS A ' SCENE OF HUSTLE DmI With Kf Carnival Com pany Now on to Farhiah ' l Good Attractions. PREMIUMS WILL BE . BETTER THAN EVER * UrUf Exhibit* Win he to ol tho CoHotoa C'oaaty Fair la talking to a Press and Stan dard man state that preparations are going forward rapidly for the greatest fair ever held in Colleton county, and probably in the low country. Every one connected with the association is busy at work in his different department, and the president and setretarys oMtce pre sent a scene of hust;e at this time. Undoubtedly preparations«,for a fair has never been l>eftu n so early here, and this is but an indication of the determination upon the part of the officers to make this fa'fr the crown*- lag fair of them all. Just a word as to premiums. We are requested by the officers to urge*' upon everybody to prepare suitkble exhibits for the fair tbis year. Lib il premiums are offered in ail de BOOKS OF CLERK WERE AUDITED v S' ■ * Mr. D. B. Black Com^imenltd on Excellent Condition of City Records. once hare they failed to balance to a coat. The following iroat Mr. R. L. Praeor at toots, tho odteem In which Mr. Bladt to hold: ' “To tno Mayor and Alderman of the Town of Walterboro. Gentle men: I beg to report that, as per your Instructions, I have examined the accounts and checked up the books of D. B, Black, clerk and treasurer, from the first day of June 1912. to the first day of June ,1914, and found them correct and prop- STILL HOPING FOR TRIBUTE PAID TO . PEACE IN MEXICO JUDGE GARY The President and Hie Cabinet Resolutions of Respect for Late THE COUNTY CAMPAIGNERS sm - '• *• WALTERBORO TO HAVE SEWERAGE Think the Signs Are Promising. A The books of the town clerk and treasurer, D. B. Black, have been audited' recently for the past two years and found in perfect condi tion. Mr. Black haa had his hooka audited for the last 10 years and mod differences between the constitution- 'X Jurist Sprend Upon the Minutes of Court. Washington, Jniq C.—Preot Wilson and members of his Cal were eneouraged today by the cations of an early adjustment of died TneeOay nt hto~home la Colam^ Greenville. July 4.-r-The court of common Pleas sad General boaston* adjourned yesterday afternoon la honor of Judge Bra eat Gary, who altats. Administration leaders saw eaua# for hope that Carraasa would send delegates to confer with Huer ta ever eutabltohment of a ions! government. bin. A eet of reonlntlnne. drawn op by former Governor M. F. Aneni. was read previous to ths adjourn ing of court for the day. Judge Gory was the senior circuit Judge aad he had been in continuous service-open the bench for 2S yearn. He wee to Development of the election nhnnt years of ngs nt the time of hts deatn. Mexico City yesterday In which OcU-|Ttae resolutions, drftwn up and •ml Husrts apparently was na When They Will Spesk and the' Assessments as Fixed by the Sub-Coaunitten. sub-committee appointed ! pvtaTION TO msiTir the county Democratic executive *T™|TION TO ISSUE • BONDS FOR UGHTS The Democratic committee to arraege the county and to ftx the la the eftee of E. L. raegsil aed 11. The fellow- ins In n Sul dan C Rice Fetch. Aagest 12. At an Electin Tuesday the City Voted 71 to 6 in Favor of Issuing Bonds. i •rly vouched for. It is a pleasure to the t; , at a ft e r check up a set of books so neat and accurately kept as is done by our 11. yesterday afternoon by former Go*-! Smoaks. August 14. nt ~ “rnor Ansel, follow: j ^ Ruflla. August 1S V for pr sideat, and General Blanquct* whereas, the Greenville Bar has! ^'Depdersonvllle. August 1 just heard with sorrow of the death toft^gevllle. August 20. of the Honorable Ernest Gan-, om of the circuit judges of this state. now secretary of war, was elected vice president, anxiously were'await ed here. Some reports remained in competent clerk and treasurer. Mr. Black. Respectfully. K. L. Fraser.” JUNIOR ORDER AT WILUAMS partments and within the next f»w weeks the premium list will be offi cially announced. The revisions thia year will make the award of premiums more equitable, and pvery exhibitor will have a good chance to win something. Exhibitors should begin *ow to plan their exhibits. In this issue appears a notice to concessionaries, and the officers are attempting to find nullable and re liable me n to conduct this import- nr- adjunct .of the fair. -1. desl way with one of th<» largest f ,al companies in the country >3 brits Lrat class attrartiors to Wal-j i :’ -*rc and it i“ expected that tw4 t: r.» -o ;ions -..i 1 ! he stnee.j each) r> ? nds’fnd. Th<* l e or.<* of music, main » ;h- Ihr Lodge Starts Off With Thirty- Three Members mnd With • Bright Prospects. On last Saturday night at Wll- liatps a lodge of the Junior Order United American Mechan.-cs waa rn- luerta had obtained an' almoat unanimous "vote of confidence” such as he was said to have received he would retire In favor of Pedro Laa- purain, who in turn' would surren der the government to a constitu tionalist. However doubt that tho federal dictator would adopt such a course was expressed in mady cir cles. Derails of the election wots not readily forthcoming today bb- yond reports that re-election of all members of the Senate and shat her of deputies was Indicated, that the vote in the capital - apt! nearby towns wav the lightest of ml recent bgllotin-r. When President Wilson was ask- .were ^ staltoa. thirty-three coming in as Jed to comment on yeaterday’s elee- An open meeting tion in Mexico he laughed. hM* charter members. term wera installed. This lodge wt* "I hardly think any rbmnosed of renresenrattve citizens from me is necessary- of the neighborhood and starts off, When asked if he knew a liai iv-i 11 tv ill cy. ^-naa — .as held and officers for the first said: erm were installed. This lodge wr "I hardly tblnk any comment each $o and Whereas, it is our desire to place upon record our high appreciation f-f his services to the state < both Legislator and Judge a and Whereas, the. Court of Common Pleas being now in session, we pre sent this preamble and these resolu tions for adoption. Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That in the death of Judge '•ary the state of South Carolina has lost an honest, upright, and able judge and citizen. 2. That we sympathize deeply with the family of the deceased and pray that God. In lets great wisdom ind goodness, will give them grace « c „. In this their hour o? great bereave- If is P alDCT TltrcaiFB- Walterboro. August 21. The following assessments fixed for the various offices: Auditor’s office. gJS'. Treasurer. $75. * Magistrates. $’.M* t $lq for office. Township Commissioner. for each tow nship Highway commissioner. $40. Probate judge, >1*0. Senator. I4«. - ^ House of Kepre»entati\es, $4«». / .J. C. 1 —rha, H. W- Wnfk. Jr., ami K. T. H. Shaffer Elected aa Bn—d of Public Works; AbmmhM Voted to Mo.ooaoe. GEORGIA FARMER SHOT BY HIS SON ment. 3. That a copy of this preamble -tnd these resolution? se sent by the -le.rk of this court to the family of Judge Gary and that they be spread upon the minute* of this court.. “■ i 4. That out of respect tb our de- nvthing brother and friend, this court with very bright prospects and sure to be successfu:. of General Huerta’s plan for leav- ,ing Mexico, he smiled and again lo now stand adjourned. After the business meeting was said: eld the ladies of the community i “I a>u afraid ! am not in his con- COURT IS IN SES- rd to KiR Hia At a recent meeting of the dtp council of W’alterboro an ordlnnnco was passed authorizing an eloetloa i n order to determine whether or not the town should have a sewer age system and an improved system of waterworks. The election camo off Tuesday and the vote was * 1 in favor of issuing bonds and six against the issue of bonds for the erection of proper waterworks. The election for the erection of a- sewer age system resulted in seventy votes being cast tfor and six against the installation of the system. An election for a board 0/ com mlssioners of public works was held which resulted in ton following gen tlemen being selected: J. C’. Lem- acks. H. WV Black. and E. T. H. Shaffer. ^ These hteti ure all wide- xwake business men and are deeply interested in the advancement of ♦heir towipand anything which leads to furtty^r Its progress. It to a gen eral feeling that the choice of these men Is a wise one and it is fullv ex-. - nected that th« pubMc work* of the - town will be carefully administered. There will be a petition clrcu- wlthln the course of a few- under wav with one ot '^.l^n-pd ire cr^am and other refresh- fidence.” SION THIS WFFK carnival companies in the country id w ^ tB an(1 ^ ?n j Q> .* toi# occasion; Tho preside** rofused to discirv OlUI\ IHIO WTil^lVji i'-rat atl^RCtlOP <, to W Ai-, • .... nm.li-itirkii the nv'dliitnr- was held. of 1 v HI r. TO RKPItIM \M> KV.WS. comii. c : per n- Lr foatwT' ? t ■!.•'.■■ ■ l. . i i.er< i Tl-e jire».;(;rnt of the fai r as>ocia- E T ii -r. :*nd the -cre- Jc.Teri-«. have asked us I'-.ei. litizer. qf the f i I'unisltnient for Loose Tonguet! Atinv Otlic?r. re): i r, ri t .. IL M. u:>o our.tv to co-operrte v it! them in ■ !,e making of the* next t ■> F.oih ■/ th<«e gentlemen are full of en h-.mia-r’.. and with the proimr <e- perntion upon the part of the peo- the/fair will b* Intieed uoiHier- ul in every detail. , , We. must not in this sketch tail f bilaiimr' * . • T ‘ , .iy 4. ilemral IL K. Evar.r, forni(>r jrrtiivr rnnin.nnrter of .the der<arti>»* nt of t!i Part. Will be privately/reprimanded 1) :he i’residenl iiy<on a><iueuce oj speech at a recent banquet In New V rk iu 'vliteh General Evans is said to have math''' indiscrete references ’o the forj>fgn policy of the United -tales yfleneral Evans sent Sec-e- : .t v Gfirrison. a statement of his peefli. in which he said he had been mediation. /Saying the mediator were in recess art present in-The hop - 1 that the- warring factions will pet There together. -Constitutionalist loaders he: ■'soulil not comment on the o! i. fiirtiit'r than to say tht 4 ? it t. • "o / . ilifferenre in t!m general situ.'itio: r.ry*'d;< :- -p| U>v intimated however thai’Et.' - ta till might be plmniru to ; " ” *110- Savannah. July 4.— \ long dis tance telephone message from Bar rett, la>wmW»* county, to the Savan nah Press states that George Ham. a well known farmer, was killed this lated morning, by t’hgrlie Ham. his 19- weeks for an election to bond the year-old son. The husband is sa'I tow n for the purpose of putting In to have quarreled with’his wife and a complete electric lighting system. ♦ he bov say* h& threatened to kBl The city round! realizes that the her before night. Charles had a 38 improvements proposed are inrom- calibre revolver and Thf-r v n« af the ta V tT. He died' \Vpw No Jury Cases rhiv ‘Term: >K*m- . in.'e:’ Pr?si( ; :mr. a* n secretary of foreign ?■_£>!r.; t (red him and then retire. Jose Vaseoncellos. one of tlr c< • stitutionalist junta here, will 1> • tonight for Saltillo to report to C'T- rral Carranza on mediation, th- titude of the United Stat*>s :;’.'l, plans for the resumption/>t bu ness in Northern Mexico. He would not discuss his return to Saltillo nor \V. oo ttore *t ,o* General c. , r - Mcv.’.d-• . witR Judge L I roug'; the right breast. v I thin an hour. T'ic ’ey r.a-d - co ( Port to run ! >' r ■■ >trd ’ ‘ r.v-ir o' th** sheriff from Ya'hiost i Mr- !rcv. ? ..Her <G''<ir r witnessed . ;>•; v itkIt rook plate a? > oh 1 uton.’pp. bile bis fa- pleH »e Juiv* som* improve- e snot nitn mrnt along the line of lights. It is errneslly hoped that the olretion will be iiotitionrd and a vote given In fav'or of homin g the town for electric llglvts. The nmunts of bonds to be ! cue'fi ar • 91k.'mo. for watf-rworks and • ■ mm* for the installation of sew- » J We must not in uus ui.-< ......... -remind the voung ladles of the misquoted and ga\e r.--> own version further ,han to say that-he expecte.l . t . .hat this ve»r a queen will|ot his remarks. to make a full report to Genen! ...Vwied for the fair, and that the. While this version is said to have (' arranza D n Mexican affairs as y,. \ uill be crowned on the fair nartly satisfied the President, it rs pt] , n the fnjted State* MetttitiEer |ir..wj,|ine. T! « ■ wo r no • r\ cns«*> ;it i ! ,is fit".. « had b-en derided la-: w el. ft > meeting of. the t*rr association The court opened and took up tlr case of ti e State \s W. II Yarn and the State vs. ~G. W. Sweat. These two men were presented t>y t,ie grand jury at the last* form of four Yarn for obstructing the work of News From Lodge. With the Churches. \f the lki|itist Churcli. Kegular services tiie Baptist tliis acrion i~ no crit**rif»n of the life efiareh next Snnda> nt 11 ti in. nrd L« . this -s<';h with *his cannot come very om- :i arti< U from Lqdgo, but irounds on the second day - nan’s Dav. A handsome gift wdl e presented to the winner by'ihe -sodation. There will be three aye in which votes,,in this rontect an be secured: First .ticket, will <» given with purchases by leading mercantile and business bou-, o. i.kets will be sold by the *aUer- oro Civic league: 3d. ,,ck ^; s e given by the csiodation VHa «'* purchase of a season D ^ fair. The y-un:; ladle, o. the understood he decider: a reprimand The agreement bet w en the 1 nt - t „ T . should be given General Evans. , sta(pg and c; r » at Britain *o pro- <rhV evidence and* fai-Ts in'^thL HOOSEVELT MAY RUN. . , ........... •—, will be published later. ! win be extended to Include Spanish ; Th<> court rpfl|Hed to pass on is to ry ie Dunty”should hold thls*m*u-r i, tind and get ready A° win. for n reater honor could be b - non them by their friends than to » crowned Queen of the rair. Reducing the above story to a mtence. the Sixth Annual ^ to ^ held in walterboro from No%em >r 3 to 6 will be the largest, mer est. most attractive and education ever held, and it Is the duty of all * co-operate. ■* . tect nTining propertfes in Mexico p'anish , and Swiss properties. Mr. Kinn*' Heassurerl as to Physical t omlitlon t . Span | B h ambassador, todav ask He Considers Candidacy. ' p jj secretary Bryan to admit hi . country as well as SwiUerland t« New ^ ork. July 3. Theodore ^j jp compact. Roosevelt in all probability will not j This means that Great Britain, he forced to give up his campaign ^ p f* n j(e(7 States. Spain and Swit thisSy&r because of his physical 2f>r j and w jil not support diplomati- condition. ' rally anv claims to Interests in min- The Colonel leaned this after an j nR ' pro pertles acquired by their na- examlnation by a throat specialist, j t j ona i 8 subsequent to January 1. the grand jury and Sweat for alleg ed misconduct in the office of the high wav commissioner. The Yarn case was armed end a decision reserved for the present case and .transactions of interest in and about-this, our little town. Some residents are preparing to L*ave tor the summer vacations; other are enjoying the temperature, even if it. did reach the height of l'"» degrees last week in the cool h&llway of a store. s nt* p m. Rev. J. c. Collum, tho pastor w il speak at the morning s**:- 'Ire on “Being True to God,”.and a» the eveninj?* service his subject V. ill be "A Dangerous Tongue ” Tho (hoir. under the direction of Mr*. Morrall will furnign some special music (onsisting of anthems and *n- the Sweat case for lack of jurisdiction in the absence of the grand The defendant was however permit ted to file affidavits and other papers with the clerk of oburt in which he constituted his defense. Civil court was then opened and several cases disposed of . • The Children's Dav picnic given lo* Everybody Is cordially invited bv the people of the Methodist to all these , services. The young church ' here ffa the r»th 0 of last people are especially reffu^sted to month wa sa great success »f*ar the subject for the evening dls- jurv 1 J - * • 1*3 * soil, the Baptist cussed. ’/•minister here, preached a very able eriuon to a large audience at far-/ Malterhoro MethtNlist Church. ter’s-Ford church last Sunday. In Sunday morning, was beautiful the future there will be preaching “*'1 falr the refreshing ralnv on the first and ..ilrd *1 MLS BY HYI>RQ-\ERt4PL.\NE Ian Will lie Trb-'l ^ , tau'iun Next Week. ‘ Mail delivery bv hvdroaeronlane ♦e be inaugurated on Lake < nn"- ’•.uua next week.” said R H ' N Y.. nt the jck« o f Jamestow-i. *w Willard, snye The Washington, sr -it will mark the Itegtmffng '-.hat mav become universal ’• re many years. Lake Chautauqua ts .»de(ted because c" the numer- - summer re«vrts t’.iat line i\s ares. The delivery wdl ro’ieh the summee and o* <o in the nature of an experiment Tbe »d»n i-*Te t;.e . .ich is at the foot cf Lake ( l ‘ aJ ' u-ua. the starting po -t of Tlte hvdroaeppplane will kr. trie- stopping a* , ' ;f ' ■resort'* along the shore. T .* j pc-r*rqM - .lake is Mayville. and ; f -* • r.ij carrier will 'h-n ! ve- • th - . oppo -Re s’tore to the -t-e point . l.-’-e fh»Rt**itqa* / it no miles in lercfh Tlte: ■* ,- o tesf1r,n in the mind- of t’ -■ nost- "e effi* ials that the tiling l~ 1 r c- who gave him the most encouraging report he has had. The physician said that if the Colonel would rest for the next six weegs and 'that if the recurrent attacks of fever could be controlled he would be in as good voice as ever. i The expectation that Col. Roose velt would be in good fighting trim before the campaign is in full swing immediately caused a revival of ef forts to Induce him to accept Pro gressive nomination foe Governor of j New York and events that followed ‘ ’ his Visit to the specialist gave color to the reports that he was seriously- considering the proposal that he head the Progressive state ticket Members of a delegation that tailed on hint said be had told them he would give the matter serious con- Mderation. The specialist said Col. Roosevelt was suffering from relaxation of the intrinsic muscles of the larvnx. There were, he said, no signs of or- 1913. which are affected by cancel lations or eonftscr.ror.c resulting ! from Instability of bona fide owner • to meet obligations because of mil itary operations. LARGE TOBACCO CROP. Dots From Stokes. Indications nt Florence Point Generous Week to X Stokes. July ft The farmers of this section appreciate fully the fine showers that have been tailing of late There was a qubf but very en joyable picnic given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. \Y. F. Robertson on the Fourth, ice ‘<Y a.tt and lemon ade were plentiful throughout the day. Those present were Mr and E. D. Ilennett, Mr and Mrs J. RohertsoJt. Mr. and Mrs. Harvev and a moderate number of worship ers gathered at the mofinlng hou r . Tiie sermon was inspiring, with very nice music, led by Miss Eunice Glo ver at the organ. The pastor spoke of the helpfulness of approval based Gooch, cashier of the «>n the words of our Lord. "'Veil done, good and faithful aerranf.” At night a large congregation as sembled to hear Rev Dr. Daniel who Preached a fine and impressive ser mon. The place of the common man was his subject. The usual services will be held next Suhday morning, directed by the pastor. Let ;.l! the members and friends attend. Florerre. Julv 4.—The sale of to bacco flues in this city indicates | AT , very large tobacco crop for this sum- jj •uer. The increase around Florence ( yQ u | n ard Mrs prioleatl Uar- has been very much greater titan tPr Martha Crosby. .Mrs. Hat- w’as expected would *—. The curimr ,j p ('jrrter and sens, Floyd and Hev- of tobacco has been'b“gun in mJtn- /, v ., rd ; r j s*okes Mr. and Mrs \Y conuminitie.".' Tim crop promises :o ,, Mlot ', and r ’ s of walt-r- 1 1 «• a god one and of good weight ami ttoro, Blake and Lem Crosby, Mi's texture. G^grgetowti and William-- Laia (.Smttfik of EdisTo. The rrav.d burg counties hav^ gone heavily in • ent away wlshlpg that there might t > tl'<* culture of tobacco tlris \< i. *> ore hxppv Kourr*.s. and have fine crops iu prospect. WV are.sorry to note in tho New.; each month Sundays. W’e notice that our new town council has itegun ’to improve the rfrets and we hope that they will not soon tire *>f this good work Mr c. I Lodge Banking Company, leaves this week for hi* former home »n Louisville. Ky.. to spend some weeks in rest and recupera^on. Mr. .1 it, Barnwell holds his position while lie Is away. The farthing interest* are very fine now in our section. Corn crops being at least normal and ^otton much al»ve that. W’aterntelus were in. evidence on the Fourth of July Itt many of oqr stores here. W’e are glad to see Mrs F. IL' *' a • Folk, formerly, of this town, hut how of GreenwOd. S C . visiring us again. . Her two daughters. Ruth and Harriet are with her Mr- J. M Thompson has,returned to W’al terboro after a few days* visit to her ch’ldrer h'-re. Mrs. W W Con*- and Mr. JB_G. Thompso... A . ,, 0 W’e were* pleased to see you, Mr. Dr. Wilder Coming. The Rev. Dr. Wilder of Savannah, will conduct a series of meet ings at Doctor's Creek church, be ginning Monday, July 13, and con tinuing throughout the week Dr Wilder is not a stranger to W’aljer boro, hi* recent strong address&< having caused a moral awakening in this town. There will doubtless no large congregations out to hear hlra. Th- public is invited. ganie rrouble. TILII’IND M IA GO\ i*1flVM£AT. Grantiivu manufacture*^ are rushed of tobacco to death nov. to Warehouses an* Proidctit Approv Dill (i in Larger Mea*'Ure. Washington, July. Wilson 'and Douse - aTO' d -I’.'ostart'"llv *-a ! rt 1 to be re.ah-d on jne a larger ineasur * • rr ’ c? 1 * - rhe Eilipirot. The Rresi ren fir:' ne» cs! r,.— Presidenf .* e leaders hav.*« sell r.o' f>tl .T'lill 7* V- .- If go- err- Tin flue-i ni...o the orders bei:‘''' sfwepT and garnished end mad* for tj^e opening sales,. The sales are primings, which nr- •mcrally considered by the ktr 1 , uyers. though * anything tin* off of. the tobacco stalk'will there is so great c ecareifv »f ’heed, and the pri: ings bring fa ’ r'.l •. The tobacco --on is 1h,e real , w T to .;,tt told callers today that he ap- n-c.v.d the bill introduced by Repre sentative Jones of Yirginia. and rtodtved/by the House insular.com- i n’tee but unde it clear he did no? (Vert the bill to bf passed by both boas*-- during U*t i res. nt se s.on. nerey i rot) of this seettou. Court Con. .tie*. The Co.urt of Genera! Sessions i in -ession this week. There are tm ju’" cases being tried, only (a*cs ».i eapity coming before the prc-idln : jtnlse, n. w*. Menrnfnger. ' ^ :;ud < ottrler of June ‘J~ :ha< .y m Croshv son of Mr. and Mr. Melvin < rsohy. has been injured bv mule The animal kicked lit" < hib! "?.nd crushed' Its skull It is !■ tied that he will soon^reeover. Misses Donnie and Lillian Robert son were guests of Misses Eva an,d Annie Bell Uro-hy for tip* pao; vve« k c'd Heyward Carter spent .<atur>la night with Frat.kiin and Herbert Robertson. Mr and Mr« E. I! Bennett and Mrs. Hattie Carter have just return ed from a .pleasant visit 'tti around l/>dge. Miss Donnie RnbetTVnn Editor, on our streets this v..*ek Xs no candidates are <a' va-sl ’Z UrotTnrtml Services at Snndv Dam. ,e take i? thal tliev are not asking N«**» Pnnday Dr. W’olling will b»- I*. .oters for their support onl> j:*n special services a: tho Sandy rrMph tbi-ir card* in the paper. Good. „ Your scribe, will have something to sav on politic' in the' near future. t IMS Kvauiinat i«*i*s. Com *etitive rxar inajiosn will I hel/l Friday, July 1 e. in tlte otto of the atjperinte: dent of educa* if .? .ruing. L’bT at tip* court holt- for agvicul;u r .:l ed n< prime Dam church. The first of the serv ices .vili he nt. k Ub o'clock Sunday night. Friends fr*rm Walterboro and surrounding country qro*fnvited to attend. ' FIRST itHtAt t n or : |’V-Q\. N i< beds, "o o' Hie aniJ scholarship to Ciemson College \t the same time examinations will I* v,‘’ , ™ 1 ‘'V , "r TZ ;s spend- . .. . . .. : ^stored until the opening July 4.—The first tobay .esson » note -In Hr d.? '*’ pounds, and was cf.v>*- Thlsmarket will not be opened for about two weeks. The present lot was ho\cI privately,, or The re- u this week with her sister, Mrs. \V. D. Iliott, in Walterboro. held for the seholarshtp at the T n;- rpnt ra i ns , though late, have helped versity of South Carolina. the young tobacco considerably.