Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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' I 11H. L-rtClXJrKK THE PERRY-BYNUM DUEL LETTER FROM LAWN. 'UBLIHHKD TUESDAY AND FEIDAT. BY Ed. H. DeCamp. i hk LikDukh lo uoi responsiDit for views ol oorrespondeats. cJorrespondents who do not contri bute regular news letters must fur- • ish their name, not for publication, but for identification. Write short letters and to the point insure publication; also endeavor to get them to the office by Monday and Thursday mornings. obituaries will be published at five amts a line. Heading notices will he published at ten jeuts a line each insertion. Ail correspondence should be ad dressed to Ed. H. DeCamp. Manager. UNFOKCK THEDISI'KNSAKY l^W. “Uuvenor Heyward has declared in fery unmistakable terms his inten tion of enforcing the dispensary law In Charleston county, and he ought to have the support of the municipal and other officers of the law in his ftforts. The law was enacted ostensibly for the promotion of temperance among the people, it has been administered, and is now administered, for the pur pose of producing revenue for the State It was “conceived in sin and brought fourth in inquity.” We have Sever had any regard for the methods Which have been employed in iti ad ministration. All the laws on the statute books dught to be enforced; many of them are not enforced and no speeial effort Is ever made to compel their enforce- •aent.. Now,however, that the Govern- #r has determined that the dispensary law shall be rigidly enforced in Char leston county, we would suggest that before making any special effort In that direction, it would not be irregular if the Governor should have inquiry made as tu the administra- tiuu of the law by the officers espec ially appointed for that purpose. The law prescribes for instance, the manner in which the sales of intozi- (aiing liquor shall be made at the dispensaries. Is this provision of the law ever obeyed or haSi aoy attempt fver been made to obey it in any sin gle town or conuty in tbe 8tate? Are the returns made as required by law? Are any applications ever filed with toy dispensaries according to the rule* prescrib-d in the Act? Is it not true that i he officers of the dispensaries fegard it as toeir business to increase, lather than diminish, the sales at tbe Several dispensaries? Tbe law ought to os eo'orcsi of course but tbe offi cers who are charged with its adminis tration ought to be the first to obey Its r*quireuients. We trust Goveoor Her ward will instruct that a most rig orous examination be made of all the facts muihing the administration 01 tbe law." The above taken from th News and Courier of the 17th lust is on the tight line, and is as applicable to every Other towu and city iu tbe State as it is to Charleston. It is the duty of every Siate, county, town and city of fl ier to catch and punish every blind- tiger operator that it is possible for them to do, and it is also their duly to hold State dispensaries to a strict Observance of the law and punish them when they violate it. If this Was done what a change would come Over the S ate. South Carolina has tot arrived at the point yet when °the king can do no crimj.” NOTES AND COMMENTS. * He had his hands in his pocket," (s a new plea in murder cases and it Was left fur South Carolina to intro duce the innovation. Quite a number of people have taken occasion to commend ns on our leading editorial in Friday's issne cf The Ledger, all of which is duly ap preciated. ♦ ♦ ♦ -• A record of one hundred and eight (ubscriptions, and every one paid in tdvance, for we take them no other way, for the first half of February it by no means a bad one, but that is just exactly the number of new sub- feribers to The Ledger the first half of this month. We shall endeavor to show #ur appreciation of this liberal pat- yonage by continuing to give our friends the best semi-weekly news paper in South Carolina at $1 a year. Kow is the time to subscribe. Through tbe courtesy of Mr. Morris if. Freeman, formerly of Blacksburg, but now residing at Claremont, N. H., we have been permitted to see a copy of the Boston Herald of tbe 14th. This particular issue containa three editorial utterances that are of inter est to Southerners. One ie a very pleasant and deserved tribute to tbe Kev. Dr. J. L. M. Curry, of Alabama, who recently died in Asheville. An other was a studied review of the race question, and tbe other was tbe fol lowing : “Ard eo Mr. T'llman’s defence is going to be that Editor Gooxelee bad bis hands in his pocke's. That ought to furnish a good test of the gullibilt ty of a South Carolina jury." So indeed It will, and we confess we bang our bead io shame. Peculiar Clrcunaatancea Nurroundlng the Burial of Bynum. (Greenville News. Feb. 6.1 About two miles northwest of Pen dleton, 8. C., stands Old Stone church built in 1797. Nearby is a grave-yard in whose soil lie the remains of many prominent men in the political his tory of the state. Everyone familiar with history knows that the home of John C. Cal houn was at Fort Mill, near Pendle ton, 8. C. According to tradition it was his wont during tbe days of nulli fication, to meet his admirers at the latter place and there discuss the is sues of the day. In Greenville, S, C-, had been established a paper called the “Nullifier,” and edited by a man by the name of Turner Bynum. He was a North Carolinian, handsome, and possessed of great ability as a writer. In the same town of Green ville, th re was established another paper under the editorship of W. H. Perry, who attacked the cause of nul lification, not sparing, it is said, its chief exponent—Calhoun. These two editors in consequence of their opposing views on the ques tion of nullification soon became in volved in a newspaper controversy. The result was a challenge The place selected was Island Ford, Tugaloo river, about twenty miles southwest of Pendleton. The participants pas sed through that place —Bynum tak ing with him as his second, Jacob Warley, who lived near Pendleton, and with whom Bynum is said to have stayed the night before. . Among the old residents of that section of the country, there seems to be quite a difference of opinion as to tbe real motive that prompted tbe duel, and just as to what happened that day on the field. Be the differ ence of opinion on those points how ever great, it is nevertheless a fact that Perry shot Bynum. He lingered for several hours and then died. The question at once arose as to what dis position should be made of the body. After consultation it was decided that the remains be taken to Old Stone church, and there interred. The news of the duel and its result, soon spread and quite a number went to the church that night to see tne burial, but a heavy rain storm having come up, the cortege was so delayed as not to reach Stone church until after midnight. Then in the intense darkness, with only a flickering torch to aid them, the remains of Turner Byaum were laid at rest. At its con clusion, it was suggested that tbe grave in some way he marked. So in tense was the darkness it was useless to look for rocks, and so threatening was the weather, that all seemed anx ious to leave, and the only things handy were two pine poles which had been used to carry the body from the waiion to the grave. One was placed at nr- tu-ao, the other at the foot of tbe grave. Time passed and no attention was paid to the grave. Tne people were occupied in considering new events which were then taking place. And, strange to say, these two poles, tbe only marking of a lonely grave, took root! They grew, and continued to grow! When the writer first visited the place sixteen years ago, tbe Old Stone church was still standing, not used, however, and apparently going to rack and ruin, while the graveyard nearby seemed liked a forest with an immense undergrowtn of bushes and vines, almost entirely obscuring the view of the many tombs. And among if not tbe largest trees, were two pines straight sentinels over a grave other wise unmarked. But the scene which greeted the eye of the writer when he visited the same spot over two months ago was quite different. It was an ideal autumn day. Tbe sun lit up the varied shades on the foliage. The air was laden with the unmistakable yerfume of tall. A faint breeze wafted a leaf here and there. Nothing broka the sylvan stillness but the occasional cry of a bird or tbe dropping of an acorn. The Old Stone church still stood. But in the cemetery, once a mass of pine, oak, popular, etc , shown only the white and gray tomb stones. Every tree,with the exception of a Lombardy popular, a mimosa near the grave of General Pickens, and a spruce near another, grave was gone. Around the acre of land had been built a wall of rough granite about three feet high. Several feet from the south west walls stands two pine stumps. They are about three feet high and two in diameter. That is all that now remains to mark the grave of one who, handsome and brilliant, bad given up his life in defense of the principles of nullification, which he believed to bt- right. and those of South Carolina’s idol—Joho C. Calhoun. Edward A Tkescot. Deafness Cannot be Cured by loea’ applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by inllamed condition of the mucous I'nliiKofthe Eustachian Tube. When this tube Kcts luliamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, and when ills entirely closed deafness Is the result, and unless the Inflabimaiion can In; taken out and this tube restored to Its normal condi tion. hearing will be destroyed forever; idne cases out oft m arueausod by catarrh, which Is nothing but an Inllamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (cased by catarrh) that can not be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Bend for circulars free. F. .1 OH ENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Sold by Dru-gents. Mo. Hall'sl'amllv IMIUnre the hast Cf, Woody's f AIXLZ3& PIP WhttqCm sent i :;r.^ to •<. users of r;->rp..lne. oidnm, lnMennm, eilA.f vf Ou.ub., vv- coine or whiskey, • large book of par ticulars on home or sanatorium treat ment. Addrees, B. , WOOLLKYCO., IN. Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia. A Convert of the Good Roads' Doctrine— Farm Labor Scarce —Personal Mention. iCorresporidence of Tbe ledger., Lawn, Feb. 17 —We are oow thor oughly converted to tbe good roads doctrine, but it was not Tbe Ledger that caused our conversion—we were converted in a much more practical way than that. We made a trip with a wagon last week to Hickory Grove, by way of Howell’s ferry, and we defy any one to irittk-^ a trip of fifteen miles now without becoming a convert to good roads. The roads are simp y terrible. We spent last Saturday night, on oar return, with Bro. “J. L. 8.” and bis interesting family at Etta Jane, where we were very cordially wel comed and hospitably entertained. Mr. and Mrs. *'J L 8.” have three children with them, one son and two daughters; and to our mind, some young lady is losing quite a prize by not capturing “Sammie." The only reason that we can assign for the daughters remaining iu “single bles sedness” is, that they surely must be very bard to please, or they would have been sailing on the matrimonial sea ere this. Since tbe rise in the price of cotton several of our farmers who had been holding their cotton for a better price have sold; but there are still some who are holding on for ten cents. There has been but very little farm work, of any kind, done iu this sec tion yet. It seems that farm labor is rather scarce this year, as there are quite a number of good farms iu this section that are yet unreoted. To our mind that law, recently passed by tbe general assembly, pro hibiting tbe sale of seed cotton, for that is what tbe law will virtually do, will work a hardship upon honest farmers, and will not in tbe least de ter rogues from stealing. When one happens to have a remnant of a few pounds of cotton left over, as is fre quently the case, he will now only nave tbe privilege of packing it away for the rats to make beds our of H. P Gdmtree Don’t forget the old man with the fish on his back. For nearly thirty years he lias been traveling around the world, and is still traveling, bringing health and comfort wherever he goes. To the consumptive he brings the strength and flesh he so much needs. To all weak and sickly children he gives rich and strengthening food. To thin and pale persons he gives new firm flesh and rich red blood. Children who first saw the old man with the fish are now grown up and have children of their own. Me stands for Scott’s Emul sion of pure cod liver oil—a delightful food and a natural tonic for children, for old folks and for all who need flesh and strength. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. SOc. and $1.00; all druggists. Commissioners Meeting. The Commissioners of the several town ships in Cherokee county will meet in the County Supervisor’s office on Mon day, March the and, for the purpose of organizing the Board of County Commis sioners. J. V. Whki.chel, County Supervisor. 2-20-27 FV>r' Building and Plastering Lime, Goal, and Plaster Hair. Plaster Paris Mhlngles, Portland Oenaent, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Pose and Dynamite Gaps, call on Limestone Springs Lime Works CARROLL 9t CO., Lessees. Telephone 57. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Meeting of Association will be Held In City Halt This Evening. All who are interested in the suc cess of the public library are cordially invited to attend a meeting of th® Association, to be held in its new quarters at the city hall, at eight o’clock on Friday evening, February 20. 1903 It is earnestly desired that the en tire citizenship of our town, and a large number of friends in the county, should identify themselves with this endeavor and actively assist io pro moting the welfare of an institution that will be a potent factor In the in tellectual, social and moral develop- mentofnur lommunity Thereshouid be a large gathering of our people at .his meeting and all should come pre pared to pay the Treasurer the annual membership fee of one dollar, compli ance with this simple requirement en titling each member to all the priv ileges of the library for one year, and surely if one reads at all, this is a most admirable method of obtaining good literature at a minimum cost. The united effort of our citizens just at this juncture would result in un told good, and we are persuaded that tbe Ihit king men and women of this incomparable little city will not miss tbe opportunity to take another step forward in the line of moral progress. What a graceful act, if all who attend tbe meeting on Friday night would bring a hook or magazine, as an ear nest of special interest in the Gaffney Library Association. Remember we get but little good by being ungen erous even with a book. J. G. Wakdlaw, President. S CURE CURES WHERE Alt ELSE FAILS. Best Couxh Syrup. Tastes Good. EJe . Sold ^ Sold by druggists, ED V I For jay - a a vertlseraents i.uuer tins w*ii (je Inserted for one ce<n a worn eacn ’.'iser- ttoi.. No ad Inserted for less t h:i n t*-n r,-m < (CABBAGE PLANTS for sale at 11.50 per V/ thousand; over one thousandf 1. .lames Kay Geraty, Youngs is and, S. V. 2-20,L’4,27; 3-:i.6 ‘L'OK SALE—or rent, nice residence on Vle- 1 toria Avenue. J. N. Littlejohn. Feb. 17-34-pd. F OU SALE—One mare mule colt. Apply to T. .1. St icy. Feb. 1:1-17-20-pd C'OK SALE—One good work horse, or will A trade for gentle family horse. J. Eb.Ief- ferio-. 3-10 tf F OU SALE—140 acres land In Boiransvllle Township, known as tne Tolleson place, adjoining lands of Barnett, Mrs. Hughes et at. Will be sold on reasonable terms. Kavenel & Gantt. Attorneys, Feb 6tf Spartanburg. S. C. Wanted. m NTED—Every Itody to watch for our ad ii' The Ledger, Feb. 'J4t(i. The K. s Lipscomb Shoe Go. 2-17-2-t "WfANTED- At once, 50 shares GatTnev Mfg. Co. stock. State price. Hall & Willis, Attorney*. .an. 23-tf. W ANTED—500 bushels peas at once; high est price. J. L. Alexander. Jan 6 1 mo. , W ANTED—Chickens, eggs and green bides. H. G Clarv. Aug. 22, tf. W ANTEIt—To make straight loans on city real estate. No commissions. Several thousand dollars to loan. Apr29-tf J. O. Jefferies. For Rent. OK KENT K. M. Gaffney's old residence F G. Stacy. Jan. lli-lawk tf. Notice. H EREAFTER wc will only gin on Wednes day of each week, ana grind at the roller mill on Saturr ay. Victor Cotton Oil Company; Jan. 2t-tf. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat* ! List of Petit Jurors. Writ of Venire Facias for Thirty-Six Petit Jurors for March Term, A. 1) P.Hij. tlrst week: J. H. Fowler, Sarratt. W. D. Dover, Blacksburg. S. J. Whelebell, Lawn. J. A. Band all, Antioch. 8. B. Scruggs, Ezells. K. A. Jones, Gaffney. J. A. Harris, Algood. J. J. Clary. Jeter. C. B. Hammett, White Plains. J. M. Caldwell. Cherokee Falls. T. L. Hobbs. Wilklnsvllle. B. F. Patterson, Gaffney. W. II S. Mitchell, Sarratts. Ned Swofford. Butlers. C. P. Jones, Grassy Pond. J. M. Daniel, Thlckety. S. L. w troup Mercer. W. I. Jones, Gaffney. J. M. MeCraw, Grassy Pond. E. C. Ken nett, Gaffney. J. G. Carroll. Kings Creek. M. L. Bridges, Maud. J. D. McCulloek. Gowdeysyllle. J. C. Pettit. Jeter. H. M. Gaffney. Gaffney. John Edwards, Wilklnsvllle. J. K Roberts, Antioch. U. R. Gardner. Butler. N. H. Littlejohn. Gaffney. J. C. Mill wood. Wilklnsvllle. J. T. Harmon. Asbury. 11 Z. Hicks. Ez I Is. C. II. Austell, Gaffney. D. 11. Sprinkles. Ezells. J. B. Pet It, Gaffney. A. 8. Goudelock, Uowdeysvllle. List of Grand Jurors. Writ of Venire Facias for Twelve Grand Jurors for March Term, A. D. 1903, first week; Farmer Moore, Cherokee Falls. D. D. Dover. Blacksburg. Swan Parris, Ezells. D C. Phillips. Draytonville. J. R. Service, Mercer. Jonas Vass- y Ezell. D- J. Gibbons. Grover. L. Baker, •iaffney. J. C. Lipscomb, Gaffney. I. M Smith. Thlckety. E. Woo i. White Plains. Jno. S. Whlsonant, Blacksburg. THE OLD RELIABLE POWDER Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE Hold Up Near Gaffney. Webster, Feb. 15:—I left Gaffney Saturday oigbt about 7 o’clock for my home at this place, accompanied by my daughter. M. E. Chambers. Just as we got opposite Mr. Morgan’s house on the Union road, a short dis tance this side of Gaffney, we were accosted by two men, who hailed me and commanded me to stop I asked them what they wanted, and they re plied, “Stop and see.” I tben seized mjy whip and drove off at foil speed The men kepi advancing with the re peated command, “Stop, I say!” I said to them that I didn’t want them to come bothering me. I drove very speedily until I came to my son’s house, and called to him to borrow a gun ; but he was not at home. I then drove on down to Mr John Bridges’, a white man, and told him my trouble. He let me have his gun, a breech-loader—something he said he had never done before. After all, I got home safe and sound; and I t hank Mr. Bridges for his kindness. I was obeying the laws of the State by being unarmed, and therefore the would-be robbers had the advantage of me, as they have of all law-abiding men. We have four and one-half months of free school at Chapel, and we will run a subscription school. We don’t wait on the public all the way to edu cate our children. Emanuel Littlejohn. Foley’s Kidney Cure makesthe kid neys and bladder right. Contains nothing injurious. Cherokee Drug Co. Owen McCarthy, of Saratoga, is probably the oldest man in New York State H* celebrated his 1031 birth day on Friday. He is enjoying good health and h>s always used stimu lants and tobacco in moderation. Cough Settled on Her Lungs. “My daughter had a terrible cough which settled on her longs,” says N. Jackson, of Danville, Id. "We tried a great many remedies without relief, until we gave her Foley's Honey and Tar which cured her.” Refuse su bsti tutes. Cherokee D-ug Co. Flour - Flour - Floor We are prepared to supply your needs in the above item and many other things in the grocery line, such as Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, Shorts, Meal, Salt, Mo lasses, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Lard, &c. Also Canned Fruits, Baking Powders, Stock Pow ders, Poultry Food, Soaps, &c. Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls for Sale We are now running a free delivery to all parts of the city. See us before buying any thing in our line. We want your business and hope to merit it by fair and honest dealing. W. J. WILKINS & CO. ■DEALERS IN— Staple Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Slioes and Hats. We also carry a staple line of Crockery. See our $2.50 Patent Leathers For Men and Bo Others ask $3, The R. S. Lipscom THE SHOE PEi A. N. Wood. President. THE MERCHANTS AND OF GAFFNEY* Establish* Capital $50,000.—Surpj STATE, COUNTY AND Does a general Banking and Exchange buald and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic TIoJ all occupations.