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The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns oi This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY. S. C.. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1901. Si.oii A tr-r* . »» Ht^Enters Upon His Second Term as President of the United States. MAGNIFICENT CEREMONY Wonderful Development of the (.rent Republic Strikingly and impressive ly Illustrated—Ulorlous Weather Rends Enchantment to the Occasion. Inspiring Scenes and +iicidttiits. Washinoton, March 4.—William Mc Kinley of Ohio today was inducted into the presidential office, being the eighth in the illustrious line of presidents of the United States thus honored by the •American people with the second term. Simultaneously Theodore Koosevelt of Now York became vice president of tbe United States. The ceremony that marked this second assumption by Pres ident McKinley of the cares of state was impressive and full of suggestion of the development of the republic during tbe past four years. The weather is always a source of ap prehension on inauguration day, and it has become almost a truism that never can a president expect on two consecu tive inaugurations to have even fair w’eathcr. A long spell of remarkably fine weather added to the probabilities that a change must soon be expected. But the weather bureau, beginning Sat urday last, insisted on declaring for line weather, and the special bulletin issued last night expressed absolute confidence on that point. At 8 o’clock a. m. a drizziug rain was falling, and at sunrise the clouds hung so thickly that the orb of day wa^ scarcely visible. But about 8 o’clock the clouds began to break, and in the course of an hour broad beams of sun light swept the avenue, the variations from light to shadow, as the clouds scudded rapidJy over the sky under the influence of a northwest wind, adding variety to the pictures. On the whole, the weather promised to redeem the pledge the weather bureau that the weather would be glorious, the tempera ture being mild and broad stretches of blue sky appearing as the sun forced its way through the clouds. Magnificent Parade. The parade that followed President McKinley', tov'iey on his mturu lip cajYtol to the White House and passed At review there before him was different from all its predecessors in the majestic predominance of the military feature. The civil contingent was quite up to the average in numbers, yet by actual count made by the marshals the soldiers out numbered the civilians in lino by more than three to one. In blue were many soldiers who had carried the countjy’s flag far out into the world and had waged a war which was ail in the fu ture when the last inaugural procession marched along Pennsylvania avenue. With these young veterans, and in the place of honor, as the president’s escort, marched another contingent, made up entirely of soldiers of the civil war. At their head marched the Rough Rider baud. For the first time in a quarter of a century, the president rode from the White House to the capitol without a successor beside him in the carriage. Grant was the last of the presidents of the Uuited States up to his time to oc cupy a similar position. President Mc Kinley had for bis companions in his carriage members of the committee specially chosen by congress to take charge of the inauguration, headed by Senator Hanna. The nations of the world, groat and small, paid their tribute to the presi dent in attendance at the ceremonies at the capitol and in reviewing the great parade. Naval Display. The navy was represented in the cer emonies more numerously than ever be fore. Half a dozen warships, more than have assembled in the Potomoo since the civil war, contributed through their sailors and marines one of the most unique and enjoyable features of the cremony, marching over 1,000 strong. Down on the water front lay the famous old flagship Hartford, while at the navyyard floated the double- turreted monitor Puritan. Further down the Potomac lay other vessels un able to get up the river to Washington, but whoso crews swelled the list of pa- radora (sixteen states of the union—north, east, south and west—were represented by their governors, most of them accom panied by numerous start's. There were Governor Odell of New York, Goveruor Yates of Illiuois, Goveruor Bliss of Michigan, Governor Van Zant of Min nesota, Governor Richards of Wyom ing, Goveruor Heard of Louisiana, Gov ernor McLean of Connecticut, Goveruor Sumo of Pennsylvania, Governor Diet- rich of Nebraska, Governor Shaw of Iowa, Goveruor Crane of Massachusetts, poit-.ruor McMillan of Tennessee, Gov ern jr Dockery of Missouri, Governor Barnes of Oklahoma, Governor Smith of Mai ylaud, Governor Lougino of Mis sissippi. Though worn and weary, the legisla tive branch of the national government faithfully executed its part in the day's ceremonies. The protracted sessions of the 1 a few days, involving work day and iJ/ht, imposed severe physical strain upon the senators and represent atives, yet when the time came to close up th^ task of legislation and turn to the luansraration of the president all was in readiness in the capital From White House to Capitol. It was 10:80 o’clock when the presi dent entered the White Honse carriage. ^Yith hitn were Senator Hanna, Repre sentatives McRea and Cannon. Secre tary Oortelyou and the members of the cabinet took their places in their own carriage, and with a trumpet blast the prooessian started. In one of the car riages Admiral Dewey and General Miles were seated together, in fulf dress tfuiform. The carriages turned west upon Pennsylvania avenue to the rear of the escort column, obi then countermarohed, passing the White House again at 10:50 o’clock. Grand Marshal Greene and stall were at the head of the line. One of the most notable and impres sive features of tbe whole day’s ceremo nies was when, like veterans at the word of command, the Porto Rican bat talion swung into tbe hue of march. They had been resting on Pennsylvania avenue, near Eleventh street, and as the redcoated artillerymen passed them, they w T heeled with beautiful precision to their place, without causing a sec ond’s delay in the marching line. The crowds sent up a mighty cheer as these soldiers stepped briskly along, showing their pride and pleasure by smiling faces. It was 11:40 when the president, his cabinet and the escort reached the capi tol. Mr. McKinley was court noted to the president’s room, off the present lobby, where he was immediately joined by the joint committee of con gress. The secretary of the navy, gen erals of the army and their immediate officers entered and exchanged greetings with the oommauder-in-chief of the army and navy. After the greetings, the president signed the bills which the dying con gress had passed. A great pile of them awaited him. Several bills of minor importance failed. There was some doubt about the St. Louis exposition bill. Chairman Tawueyof the house commit tee anxiously stood by until the presi dent affixed hiasiguuture. It was among the last bills signed. A few minutes before 12 o’clock the last bill was signed and the president and the members of the cabinet entered the senate chamber. PROMINENT FARMER KILLED Terribly Mangled by Two Loads of Buckshot. West Point, Ga., March 4—Near Whitesville, in Harris county, Alford S. Whitten, a prominent citizen and well to do planter, was shot to death by Marshal Hargett last evening, the shoot ing occurred at Hargett's home. Whitten, in company with J. C. Blan ton, was returning from Columbus in a buggy, and on reaching Hargett’s house, Whitten asked Blanton to wait a few minutes, as he had some business with Hargett. Blanton drove about 20 yards, when he board t;he report of a gun. On turning, ho saw Whitten running to ward the buggy, calling out: “Don’t shoot me! Don’t shoot mel” Hargett was following and poured two loads of buckshot into Whitten, one m the breast and one in the shoul der. Whitten fell and tried to raise his head with his hand, when Hargett reloaded the gnu and sent another load into his temple, making a hole two inches in diameter, the shot also tear ing off one Auger. Hargett ran away, carrying with him his gun. Blanton rushed to the assist- once of the wounded man, but life was extihet. Whitten was one of the most prosper- bii^ Hfft? nssfvs^clod farmers in Harris county and a man who''Jiad nO'enemi'es 1 . Hargett had been known as a dangerous man and an owner of an illicit distil lers. The men had some business disagree ments last fall, bat the tronble was am- cably settled, it was thought. Whitten was about 57 years of age and leaves a wife and five grown chil dren. GREATEST TROTTING RACE For the Largest Purse Ever Hung Up For Such an Event. Boston, March 4. — Probably the greatest trotting race ever seen will be arranged this season for the largest purse ever hung up. The proposition is contained in the following letter issued last night by Thomas W. Lawson, owner of the champion gelding Boralma. “As there is considerable controversy about the merits of Cresceus, Charlie Herr and The Abbott, and there seems to be much tronble in getting on a match between all three, or any two of the three, perhaps I may be able to as sist, now that I have concluded, on ac count of the cap race, not to send Boral ma to Europe uutil next fall. “To that end I will agree to race Bo ralma against the three, each entry to subscribe fl0,000, and 1 further agree that the association holding the race will add a parse of (z0,000, making 180,000 in all—the first horse to take 140,000, second 115,000 and third $5,000. All minor conditions to be arranged on a mutually satisfactory basis to all.” SLAVERY IN SOUTH CAROLINA Negro Who Was Unlawfully Held £35 ass. Will hue State. Columbia, 8. O., March 4 —Pierce Hammond, a negro, has employed a lawyer here to prosecute bis claim fox false imprisonment. He was convicted in $Iaroh, 1897, for larceny in Lexing ton county and sentenced to one year’i imprisonment. He was farmed out to “Quince” Humftiond, a large Anderson planter, by the penitentiary authorities. He served oat his time, bat says he was noi allowed to leave. He made his escape and went home, but was arrested by a constable without a warrant oi process of law and taken brek to Ham mond’s stockade, where he has been held a prisoner for three years and worked with other convicts. Ho was released a few days ago after the exposures iu Anderson. Hammond frill appeal to the governor to have him paid for the time he has been impris oned. Suits Against Government. Florence, Ala., March 4.—A suil has been filed in the circuit court by W. L Douglass, Will Jackson and the Douglass heirs against the United State! government for possession of lands now nsed by the government as a canal and railroad. The smt was for $5,000 in each case. The government has bad possession of the land for 20 years and it has never been condemned or paid for. Several other laud holders have asked for relief by bills iu congress which have been hanging fire for vears without any chance of {tassing. These Oases are considered tests and if success ful will lead to other sr its being brought- Womau to Be Tried For Mifrder. Okntrkvillb, Ala., March 4.—Cir cuit court is it) session hero. A notable murder case, that of Mrs. Lillie Gardner for the murder of Mrs. Mamie Caddell, is set for Monday, March 11. INMURM .ADDRESS OF WILLIAM M'KINLEY Conditions Now and Four Years Ago Compared. REDUCTION OF TAXATION Avenues of Production Crowded With Activity—Kelutious of Unite') States With Cuba Defined—Optin^tic Out look us to Phllippiues. Washington, March 4.—The follow ing is the full text of the address deliv ered by President McKinley today, on the occasion of his second inauguration: My Fellow Citizens: When we as sembled here on March 4, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit. None exists now. Then our treasury receipts were inade quate to meet the current obligations of the government. Now they are suffi cient for all public needs, and we have a surplus instead of a deficit. Then I felt constrained to convene the congress in extraordinary session to devise reve nues to pay the ordinary expenses of the government. Now I have the satis faction to announce that the congress just closed has reduced taxation iu the sum of $41,000,000. Then there was a deep solicitude because of the long de pression of our manufacturing, mining, agricultural aud mercantile Industries and the consequent distress of our labor ing population. Now every avenue of { rroduction is crowded with activity, abor is well employed aud American products find good markets at home and abroad. Our diversified productions, however, are increasing iu such unprece dented volume as to admonish us of the necessity of still further enlarging our foreign markets by broader commercial relations. For this purpose reciprocal trade relations with other nations should in liberal spirit be carefully cultivated and promoted. The National Verdict. The national verdict of 189(1 for the most part been executed. Whatever remains unfilled is a contin uing obligation, resting with nndimiu- ished force npon the executive and the congress*. Bat, fortunate as our condi tion is, its permanence can only be as sured by sound business methods and strict economy in national administra tion aud legislation. We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures iu business or profli gacy in public expenditure. While the congress determines the objects and the snm of appropriations, the officials of the executine departments are responsi ble for honest aud faithful disbursement, aud it should be their constant care to avoid waste aud extravagance. Honesty, capacity, and industry are now herajiwre jAv&speusafcle than in public employment. These ite fundamental requisites to original a[> poiutmeut and the surest guarantee against removal. Our Foreign Relations. Four years ago we stood on the brink of war without the people knowing it and without any preparation or effort at preparation for the impending peril. I did all that iu honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail. It became inevitable, and the congress, at its first regular session, without party division, provided money in anticipa tion of the crisis and in preparation to meet it. It came. The result was sig nally favorable to American arms and iu the highest degree honorable to tbe government. It imposed upon us obli gations from which we cannot escape aud from which it would be dishonor able to seek to escape. We are now at peace with the world, and it is my fer vent prayer that if differences arise between us and other powers they may be settled by peaceful arbitration and that hereafter we mAy be spared the horrors of war. Second Term. Entrusted by tbe people for a second time with the office of president, I enter npon its administration appreciating the great responsibilities which attach to this renewed honor aud commission, promising unreserved devotion on my part to their faithful discharge aud rev erently invoking for my guidance the direction and favor of Almighty God. I should shrink from the duties this day assumed if I did not feel that in their performance I should have the oo-opera tion of the wise and patriotic men of all parties. It encourages me for the great task which I now undertake to believe that those who voluntarily committed to me the trust imposed upon tbe a ''«lef executive of the republic will give io me generous support to my duties to “pre serve and defend the constitution of the United States,” aud “to see that tbe laws be fully executed.” The national purpose is indicated through a national election. It is the ooustitutional method of asc aining the public will When once it is registered it is a law to ns all, and faithful observance should follow its decrees. A Reunited Country. Strong hearts aud helpful hands are needed, and fortunately we have them in every part of our beloved country. We are reunited. Sectionalism has dis appeared. Division on public questions can no longer be traced by the war maps of 1861. These old diffejrenoes less mid less disturb the judgment Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country^ 4»d the responsibility for their presence as well as for their righteous settlemonf tests upon u 3 all—no more npon me than npou you. There arc soma na tional questions in the solution of which E triotism should exclude partisanship xgnifying their difficulties will not take them off our hands nor facilitate their adiustment. Distrust of the ca pacity, integrity and high purposes of the American people will not be an in spiring theme for fntnre political con- testa Dark pictures and gloomy fore bodings are worse than useless. Thesg only becloud, they do not help to point;' the way of safety and honor. ’ ' " “Hope Maketb Not ^thapied.U The prophets of evil v^ere not thy builders of the republic, nor in its crliqe since have they saved of served it. The faith cf the fathers was a mighty force in its creation and the faith of thsir de scendants has wrought its progress and furnished its defenders. They are ob- structionuts who despair aud who V/ould destroy confidence in the ability of our people to solve wisely aud for civilization the mighty problems resting upon them. The American people, in trenched in freedom at home, take their love for it with them wherever they go, aud they reject as mistaken and un worthy the doctrine that we lose our own liberties by securing the enduring foundations of liberty to others. Our Institutions will not deteriorate by ex tension and our sense of justice will not abate under tropic suns in distant seas. As heretofore, so hereafter will the na tion demonstrate its fitness to adminis ter any new estate' which events devolve upon it, and iu the fear of God will “take occasion by the hand aud make the bounds of freedom wjder yet. ” If there are those mmong us who would make our way more difficult we must not be disheartened, but the more earnestly dedicate ourselves to the task we have rightly entered. The path of progress is seldom smooth. New things are often found hard to do. Our fath ers found them so. Wo flud them so. They are inconvenient. They cost us something. But are we not made bet ter for the effort and sacrifice aud are uot those we serve lifted upaud blessed? Opposition Overcome. We will be consoled, too, with the fact that opposition has confronted every movement of the republic* from its opening hour uutil now, but without success. The republic has marched on aud on, aud its every step has exalted freedom and humanity. Wo are under going the same ordeal as did our prede cessors nearly a century ago. We are following the course they blazed. They triumphed. Will their successors falter aud plead organic impotency in the na tion? Surely after 125 years of achieve ment for mankind we will not surren der our equality with other powers on matters fundamental aud essential to nariouality. With no such purpose was the nation created. In no such spirit has it developed its full aud independ ent sovereignty. We adhere to the principle of equality among ourselves and by no act of ours will wo assign to ourselves a subordinate rank in the fam ily of nationa My fellow citizens, the public events of the past four years have gone into history. They are too near to justify recital. Some of them were unforseen ; many of them momentous and fur- reaching iu their coustqueuces to our selves and to our relations with the rest of the world. The part which the United States bore so honorably in the thrilling scenes In China, while new to American life, has been iu harmony with its true spirit ami best traditions aud its dealing with the results of its policy will be that of moderation and fairness. Relations With Cuba. We face at this moment a most im portant question—that of the future re lations of the United States with Cuba. With our near neighbors we must re main close friends. The declaration of tbe purposes of this government in the resolution of April 2J, 1898, must be made good. Ever since tbe evacuation of the islat^by the army of Spain, the exe.-jutije, with all practicable speed, has been'assisln'njr its jpeople iu the suc cessive steps necessary to establish ment of a free aud indepcudeiibgovcra.*.*. ment, prepared to assume aud perform the obligations of international law which now rest upon the United States under the treaty of Paris. The conven tion elected by the people to frame a constitution is approaching the coniple tioa of its 1 ibors. The transfer of American control to the new govermpeut is of such great importance, involving an obligation re sulting from our intervention and the Treaty of peace, that I am glad to be ad vised by the recent act of congress of the policy which the legislative branch of the governmew deems essential to the best interests of Cuba and the United States. The principles which led to our intervention require that the fundamental law upon which tbe new government rests should be adapted to secure a government capable of per forming the duties aud discharging the functions of a separate nation, of ob serving its international obligations, of protecting life and property, insuring order, safety and liberty and conform ing to the established and historical pol icy of the United States in its relation to Cuba. The peace which we are pledged to leave to the Cuban people must carry with it the guarantees of permanence. We become sponsors for the pacification of the island, and wo remain account able to the Caban*, no less than to om own country aud people, for the recon struction of Cuba as a free common wealth, on abiding foundations of right, justice, liberty and assured order. Our enfranchisement of the people will not be completed uutil free Cuba shall “be a. reality, not a name; a perfect entity, *not a hasty experiment bearing within itself the elements of failure.” The Philippine Islands, While the treaty of peace with Spain was ratified on Feb. 6, 1899, aud ratifi cations were exchanged nearly two years ago, the congress has indicated no form of government for the Philippine is lands. It has, however, provided an ariny to enable the executive to suppress insurrection, restore peace, give security to tbe inhabitants and establish the authority of the United States through out the archipelago. It has authorized tbe organization of native troops as anxiliary to the regular force, n has been advised frome time to time of tbe acts of the military aud naval officers in the island, of my action in appointing civil commisisous, of the in structions with which they were charged, of their duties and powers, of their recommendations, aud of the sev eral acts under executive commission, together with the very complete general information they have submitted. These reports fully set forth the condi tions, past and present, iu the islands, aud tbe instructions clearly show the principles which will guide the execu tive until the congress shall, as it is re quired to do by the treaty, determine “the civil rights and political status of the native inhabitants. ” Local Seif Government. The congress having added the sanc tion of its authority to the powerful- ready possessed and exercised by the ex ecutive under the constitution, thereby leaving wi)h the executive the responsi bility for the government of the Philip pines, I shah continue the efforts already begun until ordpj; shall be restored throughoqt the Islauds.audasfast as con ditions permit will establish local gov ernments, iu the formation of which the full co-operation of the people has been already invited, *nd wheu establir u *' 1 will encourage the people to admlal them. The settled purpose, long ago prevailed, to afford the inhabitants of the islands self government as fast as they were ready for it, will be pursued with earnestness and fidelity. Good Results Already. Already something has been accom plished in this direction. The govern* meat’s representatives, civil ami mili tary, are doing faithful and noble work in their mission of emancipation and merit the approval and support ut their countrymen. The most liberal terms of amnesty have already been communi cated to the insurgents, and the way is still opqn for those who have rai.-ed their arms against the government fir honorable submission to its authority. Our countrymen should not be deceived. We are uot waging war against the in habitants of the Philippine ish^-ls. A portion of them are making warugaiuat the United States. By far the greater port of the inhabi tants recognize American sovereignty aud welcome it as a guaranty of order aud of security for life, property, lib erty, freedom of conscience aud the pur suit of happiness. To them full protec tion will be given. They shall not bo abandoned. We will not leave the des tiny of the loyal millions of the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in re bellion against the United States. Order under civil institutions will come as soon as those who now break the peace shall keep it. Force will not bo needed or used when those who make war against us shall make it no more. May it end without further bloodshed aud there be ushered in the reign of peace to be made permanent by a government of liberty under the law. VICE PRESIDENT INDUCTED Colonel Roosevelt Delivers Ills In augural Artdi ass. Washington, March 4.—Standing on a spot hallowed by history aud iu the presence of a brilliant aud disciplined assemblage, Colonel Roosevelt of New York today was inducted into the office of vice president of the United States. The oath, the taking of which places Mr. Roosevelt in the van of a long list of eminent patriots and statesmen, was administered by Senator William P. Frye of Maine, president pro tem of the Uuited States senate. The ceremony was thoroughly democratic, yet iu its very simplicity very impressive. The president of the United States was there, senators and representatives, members of the supreme court of the United States, governors of many etates, members of the diplomatic corps, army aud navy officers aud men distingni-hed iu all the walks of life were passive par ticipants iu the ceremony. The galler ies presented a spectacle of marvelous beauty, the hundreds of brilliantly at tired women lending a color scene to the almost too somber surroundings. As the new vice president dropped the hand of Senator Frye he glanced up ward at his wife, seated iu the execu tive gallery. She was the first of whom he thought in this momentous hour, aud to her he looked for inspiration. An instant later the vigorous American aud-man of letters and of affairs faced the Uuited States senate for the first J.ime as its presiding officer. Ytei*...President’a Addrce. After taking the'’ Ctf tb of o/Aco, Vico PresideutJRoosevelt addressed the senate as follows; “The history of free government is in large part the history of those republic legislative bodies, in which, from the earliest time, free government has found its loftiest expression. They must ever hold a peculiar and exalted position in the records which tells how the great nations of the world have endeavored to acheive and preserve orderly freedom. No man can render to his fellow greater service than is rendered by him who fear lessness and honestly, with sanity and disinterestedness, does his life as work a member of such a body. Esfocci; illy is this the case when the legislature in which the service is rendered is a vital part in the governmental ma chinery of one of those world powers to whose hands, in the course of the ages, is entrusted a loading part in shaping the destinies of mankind. “For weal or for woe, for good or for evil, this is true of our own mighty na tion. Great privileges aud great pow ers are ours, aud heavy are the ro.-q>on- aibilities that go with these privileges and these powers. Accordingly as we do well or ill, so shall mankind iu the future be raised or cast down. We be long to a young nation, already of giant strength, yet whoso present strength is but a forecast of the power tiiat is to come. We stand supreme in a conti nent, in a hemisphere. East and west we look across the two great oceans to ward the larger world life in which, whether wo will or not, we must tako an ever increasing share. And us, keen eyed, wo gaxe into the coming years, duties new aud old rise thick and fast to confront us from within and without. “There is every reason why wo should face these duties with a sober apprecia tion alike of their importance and of thoir’difflculty. But there is also every reason for them with high-heart ed resolution Bfid eager atid confident faith in onr capacity to do them aright. A great work lies ready to the hand of this generation; it should count itself happy indeed that to it is given the privilege of doing such a work. A lead ing part therein must bo taken by this, the august and powerful legislative body over which I have been called tq preside. “Most deeply do I appreciate the privilege of my position, for high in* -peed is the honor of presiding over the American senate at the outset of this twentieth century.” The New Senate, . Washington, March 4.—Vice Presi dent Roosevelt called the new senate to order and administered the oath to the newly elected senators. They Both Gave Bond. Bainbridge, March 4-—Jessie Yaws and Guy Brown were given a prelimi- S 'ary trial today as accessory to the mut er of Marshal Freeman of Doualdsvills and furnished $500 bond pending the ac tion of the grand juty. Yates is u brother of Jim Yates, the man who oomiuittea the murdo^ Rev. J. T. Plunkot Called, Augusta, Ga., March 4.—The con gregation uf tho Central Presbyterian oh arch of St. Loais issued a formal call to the Rev. J. T. Plunkett of this city .to succeed the Rev. A. F. Oarr, who had been for the last three years pastor of the church. COMPLETE ARRAIGN MENT OFTHE STATE. The Untimely Taking Off of Will Marsh. A TRAGEDY RECALLED. •Judgr O'Xeil'H Klo«|urnt I'tti-ranceH While ruKHliig Sentence l poll the t'liforliiiutte Vomiik Men -Item* of Intercut I'rom Lower Cherokee. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, March, 1.—Wo do not remember ever having heard a more complete arraignment of the State of South Carolina by any of the enemiee of the dispensary law than that which comes from the untimely taking oil of Mr. Will Marsh, the sad circum stances of which were so fully re ported in last Tuesday’s Ledger. It is not our purpose•to speak of this case simply because all the par ties to the deed are respectable white men, but because it is the first time in the history of the dis pensary law in which the State is proved by direct testimony to be an accomplice in the murder of one of its citizens, if we credit the state ment of Mr. Perry, the principal, who, so far as we know, is a man of unimpeachable veracity. After giving tbe details which led to the unfortunate affair and the manner in which they had agreed to settle it—by going outside the corpo ration and fighting it out fairly like men—we are told that on the way they made friends and dropped it In going to thej dispensary in com pany with a Mr. Moseley and getting two half pints of.liquor and returning to the place where the difficulty origi nated is where the devil got iu his best work. He used the State dis pensary us his agent and well did ii do his bidding. We would not for any considera tion say or even intimate anything which a reasonable mind could con strue as for or against either the de ceased or the defendants in this case The case will, no doubt, go to trial upon its merits before a judge and prosecuting solicitor, either of whom for ability may have an equal, but neither a superior in this or any other State. The only pity is that the State can not be placed in the prisoner’s dock and made to answer for the part she played in the bloody tragedy. But. instead of this, Judas like, it holds in its coffers the price of the lives it was ni08v*-8?leranly pledged to pro tect. ' ~" v There is no dodging this quwWcjL It seriously confronts every citizen in South Cerolina, however little he may feet the weight of his responsi bility. In 1854 a somewhat similar tragedy was enacted at Rock Hill, then a mere way station on the Charlotte and Columbia railroad, tho circum stances of which have been brought vividly to our mind by this sad af fair. In that case two young men— brothers—James and Newton Vickers —in a drunken brawl killed a man by tlie. name of Dobson. Judge O’Neil presided at the trial and Col. T. N. Dawkins was solicitor. The best talent at the Yorkvillg bar defended the unfortunate young men, but, nevertheless, they were convicted and sentenced to be hanged on the 29tb day of December in that year. For the benefit of the young men who read this we will be pardoned by our generous and thoughtful readers for quoting a few of the utterances of that venerable, learned and elo quent judge while passing the sen tence of death upon the condemned men. lie said among other things: “James Vickers, Newton Vickers, young men: The conviction to which your attention has just been called, makes you aware of your awful impending doom. The 27th day of July last is a day red with the blood of your Tellowmen, which has cried unto God from the ground. Its voice has been heard and will be answered beyond the grave. It was the too free use of* intoxicating li quors that led you to the commission of this crime for which your lives are the forfeit.” Had there been no grogshop at Rock Hill there would have been no murder of Dobson there. Why don’t tbe people rise in their might and put it down? Continuing he said: “It is my painful duty to say to each of you in the language of the prophet Isaiah, 'Set thine house in order for thou sbalt die and not live.’ Oh that I could with the eloquence oi Isaiah, whose lips were touched with a live coal from oil the altar of Jehovah, arouse you to a sense of your doom that you might improve the brief time allotted you to make preparation to meet a eiu avenging God. Your only hope is in the blood of a crucified Redeemer and I beg you to pray; pray earnestly, pray nigt.t and day until you get an an swer in peace. If you cannot pray, I beseech each of you to do like the 1’ublican—.smite upon your breasts and cry, 'God be merciful to mu a sinner.’ May we not say too, had there been no dispensary at Gaffney theie would have been no murder of Will Marsh there. Why don’t the people rise to their might and put it down? Is It too much for us to say that «very man who by his vote and Influence has given tbe sale of liquor legal sanction has on his hands the blood not only of Will Marsh, but every other one whose death is caused by whisky. Stvtr.i'l co'.v traders have b^en through this eeclion litis week. M.ss E litl Strain h quit-- -jck v iih cold or lagnppe. 1 arm.'rs have dune a good deal of plowing this week. Miss IhliR Kirby, one of Bowlings- viile fair young ladies made a visit to friends on this section last week. Come again Miss Dilla. Miss Mamie Lee, of Henrietta, N. C., came /down to tee friends and relatives last week. Mr. John B. Brown, of Ravenna, and his son will visit in this neigh borhood this week on business. 1 he recent freeza, it is found, has killed the oats on grey land. Messrs. Kendrick, Wilkins and Blackwood are repairing the Thomson mill bridge. Messrs. I. J. Estes, Jeff. Blackwell and others have gone to railroading. Mr. James I’roctor was in this sec tion tills week drawing out wills. His head is level on the execution of the law against petty offences—the whipping post and he to use the cat- o-nine-tails. The work would be done in good style if be had the manage ment of it. Farmers will plant all the cotton they can possibly get worked and perhaps a good deal more. Hands are scarce and labor high. J. L s. l it for Tat. [Exchange. 1 “Why don’t you run a newspaper like that?” a merchant said to a re porter the other day, throwing out a t/hicago daily’. “For the same reason you don’t run a store like that,” the reporter replied, turning to a full page advertisement of a Chicago house showing a 12 story building. The merchant looked attentively at ; the p ! cture for a moment and said: | “I never looked at it that way be fore.” A Hint. 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