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J CIRCULATION 1,855. | Wo < uaranti'c tliiw t'lrt-ulallon to all Advertiser*. Our Hooka always open lor Inspection. ? ~3ne dollar a year. ' ***???'esrf* iwx mf VOL, XX. ?1 THE REUNION. THURSDAY OF LAST WEEK WAS BY FAR THE BIGGEST DAY REUNION A GRAND SUCCESS The Largest Crowcfs Conway Ever had on an Occasion Like This People Estimated at F r o 111 Three to Five Thousand. Most of the visitors to tlie reunion last week put oil' their coming until Thursday, the last day. Most of the old soldiers arrived in the city on Wednesday, but the great army of the sons and daughters waited until Thursday. The largest gathering of tin; kind that Conway ever siw assembled here on Thursday morning t > witness the parade and later at the C hear the speeches. There were one or two disappointments. A military band from a fort near Wilmington had been en gageu 10 come a'Hi furnish music for L the occasi m, but it missed the train r? at the last minute and failed to get here. Crosses cf honor were to have been conferred on Thursday, but for gome reason they failed to get there, but through no* fault of the management. Notwithstanding all the drawbacks, the reunion was a {*rund success, and it was enjoyed by old soldiers and sons and daughters alike. The old soldiers assembled at their camp on "Lakcwood" Lawn at o'clock on Thursday morning, where the roll was called, and they had military drill. At 11 o'clock the floral parade was formed near the Hank of Conway. The business men and others vied with each other in beautifully decorated vehicles and floats, all in t he red, white and blue, and carrying the Confederate flag. The veteran? marched in front followed bv others as stated on the program, and at about noon marched to the speakers stand which had been erected on the beautiful open lot in front of the Methodist |>arsonage. On the stand were Gen. C. I. Walker, Hon. Thomas G. McLcod, Hon. Robt. H. Scarborough, Col. C. !\ Quattlebaum, Rev, \V S. Me Caskill, and H. If. Woodward, Ksq. The meeting was called to order by Col. 1). A. Spivey and Gen. C. I. Walker was then introduced by Col. C. P. Quattlebaum. Gen. Walker delivered one of bis characteristic rebel speeches and it was listened to with rapt attention by the old soldiers and the crowd in general, ho was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic cheering. At the close of Gen. Walker's speech, the Hon. Tlios. G. McLeod was introduced by II. II. Woodward . Mr. McLeod's speech was a gem and called forth hearty congratulations from those who heard it. At the conclusion of his speech there were calls for Hon. Jeremiah Smith so insistent that he could not refuse and he was led to the stand. Ho spoke of the women of the Con-' federacy and made a good speech. Hon. Uobt. 13. Scarborough was then called on to address the gathering. As time was getting short at this point, he made a very short speech but very appropriate, after which the old soldiers were directed to the tables which had been prepared on another corner of the grounds. The old soldiers *were all entertained at the tables and many others besides. After this there was a general reception among the old veterans, and by 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the large crowd had dwindled down and there was quiet along the streets. Just before the dinner at the cm.' gestion of Capt. Sarvis ami/./V*' citizens of the town, thanks were returned to Col. D. A. Spivey for the kindly and untiring interest he . \ had taken in giving the Veterans a good time. Most of the stores were decorated on Thursday morning in honor of the occasion, and Main street was beautiful in its dress of red, white * and blue. The address of Gen. C I. Walker 11'{ at the Burroughs school building on Wednesday night was well attended and the auditorium was crowded to its full capacity. The first on the program was a song by the girls of the school, ''The Bonnie Blue Flag " . - Tho address of Gen Walker recount\ ed scenes from his experience in the k 1 struggle of the Cost Cause, and there J were things that mado you laugh and things that made you sad. At the close the girls sang "Dixie" while the audience st.ocd up. The voieos were well trained ar.d this patriotic song was well rendered indeed. Mrs." H. S.# Turbevillc and Mr T. T. Turbevillc of Socastee spent last Monday in Conwav on business, returning home in the afternoon. ..'s fr > ... (Tllf ( CLOSING OP BURROUGHS SCHOOL. | A Successful Term Started in tlie Old Building-, lias Been Concluded in tlie New The Burroughs School will come to a close on tomorrow, May 18lh. Prof. J. L. Kennedy has not applied for re-election to the oftiee of principal and that place is vacant until some one else is elected. The Herald is informed thai Miss Mary 11. At water, who has already held the position for two years, has been reelected teacher of tlie 3rd and 1th grades. Miss Mary McLaughlin was reelected as teacher ot the 1st and 2nd grades, and Miss Kowland has been reelected for the nth and (?th grades. Miss Lottie liarror, who has taught the Till and Nth grades this session will till the same. pos'tion for the coming term next fall There is general satisfaction with the new building. Considerable work is still needed on the grounds. CLAIMS PROMPTLY SPTTLPI). Farmers State Mutual llail Insurance Company of ColtimDla* Settles Damages Prom llail of A\ay 3rd, 1006. Represented hy S. M. Tompkins. We. the following policy holders in the Farmers' State Mutual Hail Insurance Company of South Caro linn (In lininlw < <->> ? if>, I l> ...... IIV,I VW I V. I nil 111(11. .J . IV. Lindsay, Adjuster for said company, has this day adjusted tlie amount, of damage on our strawberry and dewberry crops, payable under policies we hold in said company. The hail storm oceured on May 3d, 1006, and we desire to thank the company for the prompt and satisfactory adjustment this dav made: Loris, Horry County, S. C., May 8th, lOOti. J. 11. Graham, W. II. Graham, A. 11. Graham. Fred Graham, 10. K. Skipper. Howard, Horry County, S. (\, May !)th, 1 HOG. H. Hinson W. J. Smith H. T. Simmoms. E. Iv, Skipper allowed $ 150.00 11. T. Simmons allowed 35.00 A. H. Graham allowed 125.00 W. H. Graham allowed 125.00 J. B. Graham allowed 125.00 Fred Graham allowed 125.00 W. J. Smith allowed 1300.00 B. H . Hinson allowed 100.00 1VA jjzuno.wu The company is represented in this county by S. M.TOMPKINS, Conway, S. C. 1 w 5. LOOAL ITEMS. The political campaign is now on, Nothing new as to the new court house and jail. The strawberry season is over and the growers have made money VV. A. Moore of Home wood visited the city last. Saturday on business. The saw mill of the Burroughs & Grant Lumber Co., is now in operation . We are having unheard of weather j for May?rainless and frosty morn ???? . ?. Comvay is expecting something from the Atlantic Coast Line in the near future. For mowers, rakes, and other farming implements, apply to burroughs & Collins Co. If you are a ]>ensioner apply to the clerk of court. Ho has received the pension money. It is said that an ice plant will be in operation in Conway in time for the next season. i The freight hauled to Conway and j the freights carried away are still rapidly increasing. Miss Ella Burroughs of Evcrctts, N. C., arrived in the city recently to visit relatives and friends. Last week the weather was very cool for the reason, and this was fortunate for the reunion. mi., o ^ x im* oum'nor swallows are preparing for their annual flight to the mountains and to tho seashore. Something went wrong with the crosses of honor, hut the Veterans enjoyed themselves just the same. The rosemary pine, once tho despised tree of our forests, is now on top arid is a ready seller at good 1 prices It is time for the real live can didates to show themselves, anc Jeremiah Mishoo has already broker the ice. New Irish potatoes, beans and other garden truck are some 01 the good gifts of nature tothethr.f ty husbandman. Nothing has been heard from the , Commander Johnson appeal case ex cept that it has been submitted tc the Supreme Court. Slow JON WAY. S. C.. TIITJ LAW VIOLATED TRUCKERS UKCiEO TO PROTI2C I THEIR RIGHTS (JM)ER Till: ;uw J. LEWIS LEE IS ADVISED J Reply of Commissioner Watson to Mi*. Lee's Letter of Enquiry. Term "Emigrant AjfeiK Constrn eel. a Prohibitive license Provided and a Heavy Penalty Imposed for Violating: the I.aw. It will doubtless bo re me 111 bo rod bv the readers of the Herald that just prior to and immediately after the opening < f the strawberry season growers of the berrv eame from another State into Horry and took off laborers by the ear loads leavinir the loeal growers in an almost desperate eoii(liti(>n on iieeount of the scarcity of i.ibor thus created. It was feared at one time, so trloomv Was I lie si t na I iuli l lml llw.m I would not bo enough pickers lofl to harvest tin4 crop and the berries would rot on the vines as a con so ipienee This. threatened disaster, however was avci ted probably by the prompt action of the llorry Fruit Growers' Association through its u^ent, Mr. .). Lewis Lee, in call in*; the Attention of the State authori ties to this ^rievaaco and ashing for information as to what steps to take in order to correct the evil. Mr. Lee has received the following reply through State Immigration Ayont Watson: ' 1 Mr. J Lewis Lee, Conway, S. (J., Dear Sir: ! be# to enclose you the following letter from (Jovernor 11 "#y ward and would su##est that your association request the authoritie.s charged with tin4 enforcement of the law in Horry county to rigorously enforce the particular section of tint criminal code referred to by the Governor. Tvo or three determined prosecutions under this clause should put a stop to the trouble you are encountering. Very truly yours, E. J. Watson, Commissioner. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Executive Chamber. Columbia, S. C., May 7, 11)0(5. Mr. E. J. Watson, Commissioner, Columbia, 8. C. My Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of May drd, enclosing a letter from the Horry Fruit Growers' Association, would state that 1 have referred your letter to the oil ice of the Attorney General, and as a result of this action, beg to refer you to section lloD, Criminal Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1002. This section reads as follows: "Any person who shall entice or persuade by any means whatever, any tenant, servant or laborer, under contract with another, duly entered into between the parties before one or more witnesses, whether said contract be verbal or in writing, by the violation of said contract, or shall employ any laborer knowing said laborer to be under contract with another, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and if convicted shall be lined not less than $25 or more than $10(1, or bo imprisoned in the county jail not less than ten days, or more than 111) days:" I think it would be well to send this status of the matter to the Horry Fruit Growers' Association and let them take such steps as arc necessary to fully protect their ngnis unuer me law. Very respectfully yours, D. C. Heyward, Governor. From the above it is evident that the authorities have failed to comprehend the seriousness of the labor situation as it existed here at the time mentioned above. It was not so much contract labor affected as it was the work of emigrant agents who came from an adjoining State, hired laborers not under contract in great numbers and took them away to the injury of citizens of this State. This procedure is contrary to law as the following section of the Criminal Code of 11)02. will show: "Skctjon. 008. No person shall carrv on the business of an emigrant agent in this State without having first obtained a license therefor from the State Treasurer. The term 4r?m grant agent,' as contemplated in this Section, shall be construed , to mean any person engaged in hiring laborers or soliciting emigrants in this State to bo employed beyond the limits of ,ho same.. Any person shall be entitled lo j a license, which shall be good for ' one year, upon payment into the State Treasury for the use of the State of five hundred dollars in I which ho operates or solicits emii grants ;or each year so engaged. Any person doing business of an emigrant agent without having first . obtained such a license shall bo deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished bv a line of not less than five > hundred dollars nor more than live thousand dollars, or may be impris > oned in the County jail not less than four months,oreontined in the State .... ) t p RSDAY M AY 17. I! prison, at bard labor, not exceeding two years for eacband every olTense, within the discretion of the Court." The fruit growers'of the county, as well an others, for there is not a user of labor but what more or 1 less felt the scarcity, should exert themselves to bring these law break ers to justice. A Sunday mail from Chadbourn through to Myrtle I leach will be one j of the necessities of Conway that the railroad is bound to giant. The Herald is informed by the Clerk of Court that the pension mon- l ey for the old soldiers has been received and he is ready to pay it out as the pensioners apply for it. The District Conference is a thing of the past; the Reunion lingers with us Only as sweet incense l'ro"> the (ires of patriotism, but 'The Sweet (Jirl Graduate" is now with us in all her bewilde ing 1'"V?Tii,hss. 1 Many complaints are heard a out the slow movement of freight this vear. Furnit ore Kiiiiui.nl in I.... - " - - - I' I" 1" .* reached Conway in Apiil N->w t!iis is bc^inaino to be an evil that tiic transport at ion companies must look after and remedy. 10, .1 Oarlor of Loris. this Sta'e. arrived in t ton way this week to tako charge of the Kingston hotel. lie wi'l run the hotel for live months while Mr. and Mrs. Mr White are away at Hendersonvillc for the sum mer. Mr. Carter is a h.otel man of ex perience: Correspondents will please bear in mind that, no item suo<r, stinjj a ticket for county ollicers or com mending a candidate, or set of candidates, will be inserted in these c, lumns except as advertising matter and charged for accord inoiy. This is a matter of business and we will strictly adhere to this rule. I u this issue appears the announcement of Hon Jeremiah Mishoe for the ollice of County Supervisor. The mariv years that Mr. Mishoe served this county in the Legislature to the satisfaction of his constituents, make it unnecessary for us to introduce him to the voters of llorrv rtftiinl if 11.? ?l . .J XJJ . I1L I1UO liciw tl ^UUVI long record in the public service and it speaks for itself. The town authorities have ordered an election to take place on May 2bth for the purpose of determining whether the town shall surrender the old charter for incorporation of towns under one thousand inhabitants, and get a new charter under the act providing for incorporation of town over one thousand inhabitants. Under the new charter the town will have greater privileges under the laws, and will he able to do more in the way of improvements along modern lines. The managers for the election are Messrs. J. 10. Coles, J. 1). Oliver and A 10. Coldfinch. ??- ?Delinquents, lake Notice. Notices wore recently sent to some of our subscribers, and many of them have responded promptly and liberally. There are a few names on our books yet that we do not feel like carrying longer unless something is paid on back dues. Some of these will be dropped during the next few weeks unless something is done in this direction. We hope to keep the paper up with the political news through the campaign, and we trust none will permit es to withdraw their names from the list. ? ? Gurley Items. Mr. and Mrs. J. CT. Milligan of Conway, visited friends at this place recently. Messrs. Frank B. Black and Frank G. Prince werct in the Zoan section Sunday. Mr. I r l m_ -i i * <tf i * - ? jusupu iouu oi Wilmington, i\. (J. was at this place. Farmers are very busy in their crops trying to conquor Gen. Green. J. VV. Prince was in the Xoan section recently. It seems like there is some attraction in that section as almost all of the boys like to call in that (lirec tion S. G. Godfry was in Conwav last week on business. Health generally tfood with exccptions of some cases of measles and coughs. We have a nice Sunday School at ilj 1 - ? i mis pi ace which is very much need j cd, we also have preaching at the Baptist church every 4th Sunday, conducted l).y Rev. Joshua Harrelson. Every body is cordially invited to attend. Jt seems that wedding bells must ring before lon^. Jim Suoos, who was recently married at Burcol, S. C. moved to this place last Saturday. This place will be his future home, with best wishes to the voting couple and the Herald. I am G. P. ? m Heard at a Seashore Resort. Mother niaj I ?/o out taswim? Yes my pretty daughter; put your clothes in a dressing booth but don't in the water The Herald *1 00 the year, V 1 ? V A taw. [><><; LAW & ORDER. CONWAY IIASAI LAST OKCiAN1/1:1) A I.AW AND OKI)l:R IIACiim. BLIND TIGERS MUST STOP. Recent Uoldiicss of lllind I liters in and A round I'own IWiiiKs f orth Action on tlie I'art of Citizens and L.cajft'iic was Organized ;it .Methodist Cliiircfi last Monday Nik lit Tlu? I Lev. VV. L. Wait in thecour.se of his sermon in the Methodist church last Sunday (-ailed niton tion to the lliyrant abuse of the laws at Con vey in relation to the il ieit .sales of whiskey, and mentioned the fact the matter had been discussed bv the Democratic convention. He yave notice of a meet,inn which would take place at. the church in tin' following/ evening for the |)tir|)osc of ornani/inn aeainsl mischief. The meeting was well attended and those present enrolled as members l)r 1^. Norton was elected chairman, and C II Snider as secretrav of the league. An executive committee consist ing of John C. ttpivay, ltobt. It. Scarborough, C. IV (juattlcbnum, II. IV Little and W. A. Freeman were put to work, and they will darw up a constitution and report a t a future meet ing. Thisaction means that the trade of blind tigers must stop, and all good citizens sincerely uphold if and will he p it to success. ???~ Our Florida Letter. Kditor Herald: I noticed in the issue of the Herald where the Horry boys wanted to hear from the Flor ida boys Will you please allow ino space in your paper for a few lines. Florida is called the Land of Flowers, and it has the right r.amc. There was not frost enough hero last winter to kill potato leaves and the spring was early. There were roasting ears here the first of May. The farmers are hilling corn. There is no cotton that I have seen or heard tell of. This is a trucking district for almost all kinds of vegetables and the growers have realized good prices. Strawberry picking begins the first of January. The pickers receives 2 1-2 cents per quart and tlic growers from $2,50 to $8.00 per crate. Irish potatoes sold for $1.00 per barrel at the depot, and beans from $1.50 to $2.50. Other vegc tables such as cucumbers, egg plants and tomatoes are selling equally as good. Uain is very much needed here now. This is a beautiful country, the woods are not full of dead and blown down trees. The trees look healthy and are hanging full of green moss about live or six feet long The land is rolling. The climate is very mild as there is a cool breeze about all the time. There is going to be the greatest crop of oranges this year that has been since the freeze. Wages are high and are likely to get higher. The people here are very kind and especially to these who are sick. Health is generally good here. The astrologer that prophesied the destruction of San Francisco has oroohnsind nnw t.hm. ntwl Cuba will be sunk by an earth quake on the 17th inst. There is considerable excitement amon? the; people here, some are leaving and some are going to leave. I hope this will miss the waste basket. Host wishes to the Herald and its readers. S. P. Strickland} Plant City, Flu. Ciurley. Jim Horsey and mother attended tl.A i uiiu luuciui a l> HH" IJilHl'l" m (l\ I'Jill'U last Sunday. Ii. M. Prince, II. W. Mishoo and VV. T. Thrower all attended the reunion at Conway last Thursday. Wo have a nice Sunday school at ourchurch. Our superintendent Mr. Prince is a ^ood worker. Farmers in this community are keeping pretty busy in their crops trying to oot ahead of master grass. Our ley Prince was among the visitors at Bayboro last Sunday. There seems to be some attraction in that section. J. F. Suggs, who was recently married at Burcol, has moved tc this place. We welcome him wit! us. G. P. Attention Woodmen! You arc all requested to meet a I the Masonic Hall Thursday nighi at 7:30 o'clock. S. T Sessions, H. II Woodward, Olerk. - r\ ' ' V THE BEST ' f ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE 6TH DISTRICT. ! All SllrfOftftlll I It ii Ml II4' AH .TIpii Advertlwo In tlie IIKIIALII TRY IT FOR BEST RESULTS. j NO 5 PURELY PERSONAL. A. 11. I icll railed at the Herald otTlee last week. J. li. Putrill of Loris visited Conway some days a#o. Mrs. (J. W. Hashor loft recently for Johnson City, Tonn. Capt. Williams is very ill at the residence of Mr. Bryan. W. K Causey visited Conway on business one day recently. U. T. Skipper was ainono the old veterans in town last week. Brooks l hompson of Uueksport was in town last Saturday. li. L. II. Branton visited Conway on business one day last week. I) T. Kin^f of Daisy add<d nis name to the Herald 1'si last week W I). Iiawrimore of Marion, s > n? sovoral daysin iheeitv 'nst wink. ft. (I . I)111111 j> lid the i lerald il "nee nliulwoot ? . i I .. 1* ? ? . * |/M a 'iUH. i an I vrrim T. 11 11 << >t h paid t In* iHi -n u p'eu^unt vi.-il the lirstof this week. Mrs M. .). Thoinpson visited (Jon . way on business one day last week. II. H Hodges or Marion passed through (Jonway one day last week. II M. (loiV was at theeountv seat |ast week and took in the reunion. W. T. Todd of Myrtle Heaeh visited the city on business last week. W. !'\ and (I. W. Todd both visited the Herald while in the city last week. I). II. Chestnut called on tin* Herald while in town one day last week . Mr. and Mrs. Epps of Kingstrce are visiting thc>r son, Capt. C. .J. Epi s. A. It Ilar;clson of Tabor, N. C. it is said will move away from that Stato. A. It. I hillock of tho I joris seel ion was among the crowd in Conway last week. Call and run up your subscription so you will be sure to get the political news. If you want cheap rice be sure and call on the undersigned. A. P. Johnson. r..? v / \ .tun, /v vwisiis was ainon^ most' who visited tho Herald oHice while in the city last week. J. S. Viek and others from the Laurel neighborhood attended the reunion here last week, l<\ S. Averill and J. J. Sanders of Myrtle I teach visited Conway together one day last week. N. S. Hard wick paid the Herald a pleasant call while in town on business one day last week. C. M. Elliott, one of the Horry strawberry growers, was in town on Tuesday of last week. W. B. Claredy, one of the young business men of Socastce, attended the convention in Conway last Monday. J. T. Alford and A. L. Alford of the Blanche section paid the Herald a pleasant call while in town for the reunion last week. E. P. Pitman cf the/ion section, was reported last week as being dangerously ill from appendicitis. He was attended by Dr, Walters. When you come to town bo sure and call on S. (J. Johnson on the public square. Small store but good goods and prices right S. (?. Johnson. John C. Sd'ivcv has been annnint i */ -rr' ? " ed Assistant Quartermaster General on the StatT of Thos. M. Owens, United Sons of Confederate Veterans. A delightful and very enjoyable entertainment was given Inst evening by local talent in the burroughs Graded School building for the benefit of the I'resby terian Parsonage. (vHdte a nice sum wis realized. The Kev Mr. Doak, the new pastor of the Presbyterian church, arrived in Conway with his family last Saturday. Thov arc at present spending the time with Mr. and Mrs. D. T McNeill. Messrs. John A. McDermott, J. P. Dcrham, W. Tj. Mishoe, A. C. Murlell and 7. O. Norton, Horry 's delegation to the State Democratic convention are absent at the con vention which met in Columbi i ( yesterday. On the morning of May 3rd, while Mr. and Mrs. b\ J. Be'.l, an aged ! couple in the Hayb:ro section, were working in a field near by, their 1 house was broken into and also a trunk and valuables taken. It is honed that, the party guilty of the } crime will be located and brought to 1 justice. We lire inpies'ed to say that there will be a meeting of tie Conway Fire Department on Friday evening at 8 o'clock ' A full attendance is desired, t \ Most of die tende rs in the llur"Ouehs ^