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(Obit I* ^ifllT!1!!^5Vff 1t&Vftim* VOLUME XXIII. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1908. NUMBER 52 CANDIDATES FOR SENATE SPEAK Meeting Was Held at the Park Friday. SOME NEW FEATURES Mr. Martin Criticizes the Newspapers and Mr. Grace Hammers on Mr. Rhett's Record. About six hundred Laurens county voters heard the senatorial candidates at the sulphur springs here on last Fri day morning, the meeting being order ly, quiet and free from any unpleasant ness or even any special and distinct feature. Comfortable seats bad been provided for the crowd and this fact contributed largely to the unusual pa tience of the audience. County Chair man Robert A. Cooper presided with ease and dignity, presenting each speaker with some pleasant and timely remark. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. J. L. McLin, of the city. Probably the only incidents worthy of note were the attacks of Candidate O. B. Martin upon The Lau rens Advertiser and of Mr. J. P. Grace upon both The Advertiser and Hon. R. G. Rbett. Mr. Martin read an extract from an editorial in last week's Adver tiser which said: "From observation and personal contact with many voters of the State we are of the opinion that the leaders in the race now arc Smith and Rhett," and said that if we are to believe what this paper said it was no use for the candidates to speak at all sinco the thing was already settled and the votes already decided. And here he told the old joke about the voting con test among the animals and applied it very aptly to the present situation, namely, that if the newspaper method of set tling these things was to be ac cepted "the goats have already voted." Mr. Martin thought The Advertiser had no right to express an opinion on the candidates. Mr. Grace made his usual attack upon Mr. Rhett's democracy, n ailing an affidavit made out by him self in Greenville Wednesday to the ef fect that he (Grace) had seen a letter written by Mr. Rhett to President Roosevelt in which he (Rhett) as a Re publican in Charleston protested against tho appointment of the negro Crum as port collector because such appoint ments would hurt the Republican party in Charleston. Mr. Rhett of course denied these charges and dismissed them as unworthy of consideration; this he did in anticipation of them as Mr. Rhett spoke before Mr. Grace. The candidates made their usual speeches dealing with the questions that are being discussed in this cam paign as fully as the time would per mit. Close attention was given each speaker ynd the applause was awarded without stint. Col. Lumpkin made the prettiest speech of all, his language being well chosen and the figures of speech aptly used. He began with the use of his witty reference to his looks: "My wife's husband ain't very pretty." Ml*. Rhett made a clear, concise, straight-from-the-shoulder speech and received strict attention and liberal ap plause. Messrs. ESvans and Smith were each greeted with loud applause, they both Being favorites in this county. Col. Johnstone seemed to be utterly without, spirit and kept complaining about "tiie terrible difficulties under which ho was speaking," but which were not apparent by the audience. COL. QEO. JOHNSTONE. Solicitor Cooper introduced as first speaker the Hon. Geo. Johnstone, of Newhorry, who is well and favorably known here in Laurens. Mr. Johnstone seemed to speak under great difficulty, complaining that the wind bothered him, and he came near giving up his attempt. However, he consumed his time, most of which was devoted to a discussion of the manner in which the cotton market was manipulated. Mr. Johnstone argued that it wa8 to the in terest of the farmers to see that the Di ices of their product were reasonably high and none the less the interest of the manufacturing class. "For," said ho. "high prices for the raw material stimulate demand and prices of the manufactured product." He said that almost all governmental affairs rested in some way on the business conditions of the country and that men who could grapple with such matters were needed in the senate. "And men," said Mr. Johnstone, "who can and will see to it. that Wall street is cut loose from the government and thai the Department of Agriculture is properly managed are the kind that must be sent if we are to prosper." Mr. Johnstone said he would represent both the manufacturer and the producer in Congress if elected. His speech was well received. COIi? W. w. LUMPKIN. Col. W. W. Lumpkin, of Columbia, was the second speaker. He began his speech by saying: "My wife's husband ain't very pretty," in which observa tion the audience good humoredly con curred. "And," said he. "I never saw an ugly man that didn't nave a pretty wife; every man before me has a pretty wife." Col, Lumpkin opposed Mr. ; Rhett's currency plan on the ground that it would give power into the hands of the national banks to control the money situation in the country, which he considered a dangerous plan. He said that to give* the 6,000 national (Continued on eighth page.) THAYNHAM GUAKDS AT ?IIK KAMAUGA. I..?linens Alilitary Company is Enjoying the Encampment. Will Break Camp Saturday. Camp William II. Taft, Chickamauga National Park, Lytle, Georgia, July 25, 1908. Traynham Guards are camped on what is known as the "tanyard", a short distance from Snodgrass Hill, where such severe fighting took place. A small stream cuts this old tanyard in two and on the other side nearly oppo site us are camped the 70th and 72nd Regiments Virginia National Guard of ' about 600 men each. There are in I camp here in addition to our troops and 1 those of Virginia the 7th Regiment of ; Infantry U. S. Regulars, composed of i not) men; the 12th Cavalry U. S. Regu lars, composed of about 500 men; a field hospital company from Washing- : ton, D. C., making about 1,850 men in : camp in the park. About 1,200 troops 1 are coming from Alabama in a few days. The sanitary conditions are tine and so far everything has been all right. Our regimental camp is laid out ac cording to strict regulations and has gained quite a number of comments from the U. S. Regular officers; in fact they state it is the best laid out and best camp that has been made by any regiment that has been here. Daily in spections are made by United States officers, who see that everything is kept clean. We are pretty well fed, as will be seen by the bill of fare for the three meals given below: BltlOAKI'AST. Coffee, French fried potatoes, break fast strips, syrup, loaf oread. DlNNBR. Roast beef, tomato soup, Boston beans, syrup, loaf bread. SUPPEIt. Irish stew, blackberry jam, coffee, syrup, loaf bread. We get up about sunrise and from then till 15 p. m. or 4 o'clock eastern time we are busy with various drills. At first we had two heavy drills a day of about JiA hours each, but now we only drill in the mornings. The camp is about \() miles from Chattanooga and is connected by railroad and trolley line. The park here is about 144 square miles, so you see we won't get to see it all. The grounds are dotted with mon uments of all shapes and sizes and some are very pretty. The regular army post is located about .'! miles from us and is known as Fort Orglethorpe. The field hospital is a short distance from us. We arc due to take a long practice march of about two days and are to go in heavy marching order, that- is we will go fixed up like we left the armory to go to the depot. We arc also due to have a big sham battle. We will probably leave for home Sat urday evening. Everybody is in good health. The 7th IJ. S. Infantry Band is one of the best I have ever heard. We hear them frequently and enjoy the music very much. The 12th U. S. Cavalry led an all night battle Thursday night, beginning at dark and lasting until day break. Following is a very complimentary mention of our troops in The Chatta nooga News of July 24th; "The South Carolina boys have about ; the best equipment of any militia regi- I ment that has been at the camp. LU speaking of their equipment Gen, Potts, commander of the ramp, was very com plimentary. They have the conical ; tents similar to those used in the regu lar army, the new regulation rifles, each man has a portable cot which, while very comfortable, can be folded up into a space three feet long and three inches in diameter. The mounted officers have their own horses with them, and they all maintain the reputation of South Carolinians for excellent horseman ship." Our post office address is "D" Com pany, 1st Regiment N. G. S. ('., Lytle, Georgia. Cross Hill Personal Notes. Cross Hill, July 27. Mr. 10. L. Wells has the contract to put up the new gin nery building. Messrs. W. T. and Thorn well Boyce are making improvements on their home. Mr. Andrew Burnside died last Tues day and was buried at the Presbyterian cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child. He had been sick several weeks with fever. Mr. Rufus Walker has been quite sick for the past week. Showers nave fallen around here several times lately but a general rain is needed very much. We hope every Democrat in Cross Hill township will remember to regis ter. All must get new certificates or they can't vote. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller left for the mountains last week. Mrs. W. T. Austin has boon having very fine tomatoes, some of them weighing more than a pound. Mr.G.T. / ulerpon brought her one that weighed 2.? ounces. Next. We believe that the prohibition cause is gaining strength every day. A few old topers try to hold up for the other side. Miss Dennis, of Newberry, is visiting rt Mr. R. T. Hollingsworthis. There was a big barbecue and base ball game among tin; negroes at Peid ' mont last Saturday. We expected to I hear that the coroner would be needed. , One of my tenants says that no one was killed but "they tit anil lit and lit I all over the ground." FARMERS' INSTITUTI: TODAY, Meets in Court House Under Auspices of Chamber of Commerce. This morning at 10 o'clock the Farm ers' Institute, under the direction of the t'lemson College authorities, will be held in the court house under the aus pices of the Laurens Chamber of Com merce. Among the speakers expected to address the institute today are Dr. S. A. Knapp, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture who is in charge of the farm demonstration work in the South; Mr. Guy L. Stewart, Mr. C. L. Good rich, Dr. J. L. Mann of Clemson Col lege, and probably others. Local and Personal Items, Messrs. J. M. Sumerel and Ludie F. Abererombie were in town yesterday on business. Rev.W. E. fallender leaves today or tomorrow for Richmond where he fills the pulpit of Monumental Episcopal church for the month of August. Hon. Joseph T. Johnson, of Spartan burg, was here Friday shaking ban.Is with bis friends. Mr. Johnson is with out opposition this year for representa tive to congress from the fourth dis trict. Traynham Guards will return home on Saturday the encampment ending Friday. The County Medical Association held an interesting meeting here Monday morning, a large number of the doctors from all over the county being present. Work has been begun on the side walks of Laurens street. The paving of the square is now almost completed. Mr. A. C. Hudgens, of Anderson, spent a few days nere last week with his brother, Mr. John N.IIudgens. Mr. Hudgens has not visited Laurens in the last thirty-five years and needless to say ins surprise was great at the won derful growth of the place during that time. Mrs. J. I). Pitts, after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Featherstone, left Monday for Rock Hill. Mrs. W. E. Bramlclt, of Clinton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Drayton Mahaffy. Miss Sarah Craig has gone to Mon treal, after a visit to Miss Lila Hart. Mr. John Wright, of Spartanburg, is visiting in the city. Miss Mabel Simpson has returned to her home in Spartanburg after spend ing the week-end with Miss Kale Wright. Postmaster McCravy, who has been very ill for several days, is much bet ter.' Mr. J. E. Medlock, the genial phar macist in the Laurens drug store, left Sunday for a week's vacation, part of which he will spend at his father's home near Fountain Inn ami the re mainder in Atlanta. Messrs. W. C. and G. L. Pinson, of Cross Hill, were in the city Sunday. Mr. T. T. Hobbitl was among the visitors here last week. Mr. J. R. Whately, of Mounlville, was in Laurens Friday. Messrs. Geo. A. Browning, J. N. Brown and G. C. Hopkins, of Goldville, were here Friday to near the candidates for senator. Messrs. C. L. Pcden and C. B. Shell, of Gray Court, were in the city Friday. Mr. L. M. Cannon, of Lonford, was in the city Friday to hear the speaking and to spend the day with bis son, Mr. John M. Cannon. Mr. A. Cooko, of Fountain Inn, was among the visitors here Friday. Drs. C. E. Rodgers, of Gray Court, and J. R. Culbortson, of Owings, were in the city Monday in attendance upon the meeting of the County Medical As sociation. The Royal Arch Rising Sons Chapter No. (>, R. A. M., have ordered new robes for use in their ceremonies. Attorney T. c. Turner, Jr., is now occupying one of the elegant offices on the second floor of the new Enterprise bank building. Miss Josie Sullivan left Saturday for a brief visit to friends in Greenville. Messrs. Vance Irby and Earl Wilson made an automobile trip to Henderson vilie last week. Mr. J. C. Copeland, of Columbia, came up Sunday to spend a few days with his brother, Mr. R. E. Copeland. Mr. Jas. M. Clardy, of Columbia, is here on short visit to his parents. Dr. W. W. Dodson attended tho con vention of the Pharmaceutical Associa tion in Columbia last week; he is a member of the executive board of the association. Mr. W. D. Ferguson is back from Wrightsvillo beach. Twenty-two cases were tried in the mayor's court Monday morning. Mrs. R. R. Goodgion, of Williamston, has been visiting Mrs. w. A. Clarke and other relatives in the city. A recent letter from Rev. S. C. Todd states that he is attending a camp meeting at or near Oakland, California, lie expects to be in Laurens some time in August. Mr. Jas. M. Clardy, of Columbia, was in the city this veek. Misses Maud Machen, of Princeton, and Bortie Moore, of Ilonea Path, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ma chen and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cooper. DEATH OP MR. WATT WILLIS. Was Well Known Young Man--Buried Sunday with Woodmen Honors. Mr. Watt Willis, son of Mr. Austin Willis, of Gray Court, died Saturday night at his homo at Lanford station after an illness of two weeks with an attack of typhoid-pneumonia. Mr. Willis was only 2:1 years of age and is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Franks, daughter of Mr. John Franks, of I.an ford. The funeral service conducted by the Rev. B. 11. drier of Ora, was held Sun day afternoon from the Lanford Bap tist church, after which the burial cer emonies were conducted by the Wood men of the World, with the following officers in charge, representing tin t-amps of Laurons, Lanford, Ora, Gray Court and Owings: J. Lee L?ngsten, master of ceremonies; John I). Owings, captain; T. A. Drummond, consul com mander; K. M. Pearson, adviser lieu tenant; .1. S. lliggins, clerk; G. M. Holland, escort; W.E. McClintock.John A. Pranksand C.E. Burdett,managers; Van Johnson, watchman; .lohn Har mon, sentry. Foundry Plant Sold, Through his attorney, Mr. .1. Wright Nash, of Spartanburg, the Alderman Lumber Co., of which Mr. R. .1. Alder man, of Alcalou, is manager, has pur chased the plant and site of the Kureka Foundry and Supply Co., located on South Harper street, from the owner. Dr. II. K. Aiken. The place had been leased for three years to the present occupants and it is supposed that the lumber business which the Alderman Co. will conduct is to be carried on in addition to the operations of the foun dry. Extensive improvements, blue prints of which were received here Monday, will be made in the buildings, additional houses erected and tracks constructed. The Alderman Lumber Co. is probably the largest of the kind in the State, and its operations here will be considerable addition to the business in Laurens. Telephone Line to Honca Path. A representative of the Bell Tele phone Co. has been in the city at vari ous intervals recently and informs The Advertiser that a new long distance telephone lino is to be run from Lau rens to lionea Path with connections to Anderson and Greenville. The polos have been laid over the ground ami the work of construction is to begin at an early dato. This move on the part of the Roll Co. is to relieve the congestion that has greatly handicapped their ser vice in this section by providing addi tional outlets for messages from ami through Laurens. Items of Interest from Madden. Madden, duly 27. The pastor of New Prospect is assisted by Rev. .James Machen in the series of meetings now in progress. Rev. Piani, formerly of Italy, a young Italian ex-priest, but now a student at the Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky., delivered an intensely interesting lec ture at Prospect Sunday. Everybody that was fortunate enough to hear it was very much impressed with the young man's consecration. Miss F.thol Bryson came up from Nowberry yesterday to visit relatives. She was accompanied by her cousin, Mr. Eugene Bryson, of Cross Hill. Mr. P. II. Martin and Master Ryan spent Oho day last week in Greenville. Misses Omega and Tennie Madden have returned from a month's stay in Edgcfield, They were accompanied by their aunt, Mrs." Meinus lludgcns, and children. Mrs. C. C. Robinson and Miss Lorie TcagUe have returned to their home in Birmingham. Mr. R. .1. Langston visited relatives in Greenwood last week. .\lr. C. W. Cunningham is off for a short, stay with relatives in Power, t freer and Greenville. Mrs. Sitgreaves and Miss Annie, of Laurens, spent yesterday with Mr. .J. A. Maddon's family. Mr. .1. I). Culbertson and little boys, Carrol and Hugh, accompanied by Aunt "Tanky," went over to Quaker yester day to attend the Old Polks' Singing. Mr. B. Blakeley's family, of Holly Grove, spent yesterday with Mr. T. S. I >angston. Mrs. Lidie Culbertson has returned to her home near Hkom. Prof, B. V. Culbertson has been re elected to teach for us again the com ing session, Watts .Mill Lost. The Watts Mill base ball team went to Newberry Saturday, where they met the West End team of that city on the diamond. The game was an excellent exhibition of ball, both teams doing good work. The score was 1 to 2 in favor of the New berry team. (irew Through Potato. Mr. Warren Stribling, of the city, exhibited hero Monday an Irish potato with several "shoots" of nut grass growing entirely through it. Tlx' po tato is over two inches in diameter and the grass had grown right through. Death of Mr. William Curry, Mr. William Curry, aged <'>7, died at his home in Cray Court early Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Mr. M. R. Friorson, of Jacksonville, I'l l., is visiting is Laurens, his native town. Delegates who expect to attend the S. S. convention are requested to send their names to C. C. Foathoratono, COUNTY CA ill PAHS N OPENS TUESDA Y. Time for Piling Pledges by the Candh dates Expires Next Monday, August 3, According to the new arrangement of the county campaign schedule, made by the county executive committee and given publicity in The Advertiser two or three weeks ngo, the county cam paign will open at Langston church Tuesday, August 4. During the re mainder of the week other meetings will he held as follows: Sard is, Wed nesday, August 5} Clinton cotton mills, Wednesday night, August 5; Clinton, Thursday, August <>; Lydia cotton mill, Thursday night, August (1; Hopowcll, Friday, August 7; Cross Hill, Saturday, August s. Then a week will ho skipped in older not to conflict with the Con federate reunion which will bo held in Greenville August 12, 13. The cam paign meetings will 1)0 resumed on Monday, August 17 at Moore's, Water loo township. As the campaign starts August I the time for filing pledges by the various candidates for county oflicc will expire at noon, Monday, August 3. By refer ence to the candidates column in The Advertiser it will be seen that are two announcements for the Slate Senate, five for the House, two for clerk of court, six for sheriff, one for county supervisor, four for county auditor, four for superintendent of education, two for county treasurer, three for county commissioner, four for county coroner. BUGGY AND HORSE WERE TAKEN. The News of a Week in ami Around (he Town ?>f Mountville. Mountville, S. ft, July 2.r>. Last Monday night some unknown thief took from Mr. C. .Mitchell's lot his horse and buggy and started on some clan destine journey. Before going very far however, an awkward drive ran him against a stump, smashing one of tin buggy wheels. Undaunted by any ac cident in his unholy purpose, be stole another vehicle from a colored man near by and pursued his evil intent. Where he (or they) went and what ho did is still in the dark, but next morn ing the horse and buggy were standing near the depot at. Mountville and wore restored to their owners. Mr. Harp, a young man from (Jeor giu, is at the home of Mrs. ('alley Langslon, on the Amanda Colemun place, where ho has a farm. He came here after the death of Mr. L?ngsten last spring. Mr. Harp is a member of the now flourishing Sunday school at BeaVCrdam and Is a splendid worker in that line of Christian activity. Mr. L. F. Odell, the business mana ger of tho Clinton Pulpit, is hero Uns week attending the meeting and solcil ing subscribers to his paper. He is a young man with hope and promise for tho future and is mooting with gratify ing success in his chosen field of labor. The revival meeting which began in the Bapt ist church last Sunday contin ues with increasing interest and help fulness, Rev. B. P. Mitchell, of Kin ards, is assisting Pastor C. L. Fowler and doing most of the preaching, lb presents the gospel I nil Ii in a clear and impressive manner, while bis earnest, devot ion to the kingdom of righteous ness is convincing to every hoail open to conviction. Mr. and Mrs. Blalock, of Joncsvillc, are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. 10. W. Crisp. Dr. and Mrs. Jesse ToagUO, of Lau rens, spent several days last and tliis week with relatives here, atfending a series of meetings at the Unix ersahst , church, conducted by the KoV. V"... ? I t win. Misses Lillic Armstrong and Vivian' Owings, of Eden, are spending this week with their aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Hipp. Mrs. Fannie Werf z and Mrs. J. L. I Fellers an- off for several weeks' roctl Deration in the mountains at (lender* sonvillc, Misses Helen and Lidia Coleman. of Coronaca, visited relatives here last week. Misses Eugenia and Maggie Culbert* son, of Amity, (la., spent last week with their cousin, Miss Li I lie Culbert son, here. Mr. Jas. II. Madden, who has been Ulfroi'ing for nearly a year from trouble in the chest, and who has been in the hospital at Columbia a great portion of thai time, is still unrelieved. He has gone this week to Baltimore for treat ment . Two young men, Messrs. Milain and Hassel I Bryson, sons of Mr. Jesse Bryson, a prominent farmer of thii , section, are preparing to open up a mercantile business here this fall. Mi lam for some time has been a salesman with John B. Basor at Mullins. Hansell has been taking during the spring and summer a business course at Columbia. These are young men of promise and ambition and we predict for them a successful business. They mean to be gin then; work here about the middle of August. Mr. Herbert Daniel, of Columbia, son of Dr. W. W. Daniel, is visiting his friend and COllogO mate, Mr. Henry Fellers. Mills Olvc Week's Vacation. The two cotton mills of the city, Watts and Laurens. closed down Satur day night for one week's vacation to the operatives, Work will be resumed on next Monday morning. After a trip to Flat Rock and visiting relatives and friends In Laurens and county, Miss Lidio Garlington has re I turned to her home in Columbia. APPOINTMENT OF NEGRO NOTARIES. Uov, Ansel Merely Follows an Old Custom. LIKCOUUS PRESENTED. The Advertiser Gives Pacts Bearing on a Political Trick Being "Worked" in I.aureus and County. I'm- two works or more there has been at work in Laurens county a most de spicable elTorl to deceive voters and prejudice them.against Governor Mar tin F. Ansel. Sonn- of Mease's lieu tenants circulated the story, true every word of it, that Governor Ansel had appointed a negro as notary public in Greenville county. But the political under handed noss and chicanery was in the fact that the impression was at the same time created that such an act was culpable and that Governor Ansel was a "nigger-loving" official, unworthy the suffrage of decent white voters. Such a surprisingly largo number of the best people in the county, who were really unaware that such appointments were customary and no! in the least reprehensible, seemed so stirred ovor the matter and so much harm was being done through the underhand methods of tin- Blease workers through the gen eral lack of information that the local newspaper representatives investigated the matter. The editor of The Laurens Advertiser wrote to Governor Ansel and his secre tary, Mr. Bethen, for facts bearing on the ?rase, and requested that instances of other governor's appointments be given for the information of the people. The results of these inquiries appear in the following paragraphs and letters to Mr. Bethen. These are all matters of record. It will be seen thai Governor Tillmail appointed the now notorious Joshua Wilson, of Florence to the of lice of notary public in 18'Kl. Wilson is the negro REPUBLICAN postmaster at Florence wlu has caused that city so much trouble; he still holds the com mission given him by Governor Tillman. The fads presented below are for the information of people who may have, been temporarily deceived in this mat ter: State of South Carolina, Executive <'handier, Columbia, July 1008. Mr. S. E. Boney, Laurens, S. C. My Dear Sir: In compliance with your request I am Bonding you here with a complete record of the appoint ment of one J, E. I'ark ins, of Creen ville county, as notary pi 'die. I am also adding certificates from the Assis tant Secretary of State and the Private Secretaries of several Governors to show that Governor Ansel's action in this matter is not without precedent, as some of his opponents would try to make it appear. You can readily un der tand how such reports are often circulated for political effect, but, with the records of other executive; to clear up Governor Ansel's position this ru mor, like all others that uro false, will work like a boomerang, for when the facts are known it will help rat her than injure his cause. Tin; truth is I suspect. Governor Ansel has made fewer of these appointments than almost any othor Governor; i can recall only two. And I doubt not that a thorough inves tigation of the records will show that every Governor since Reconstruction times has appointed a few negroes as notaries public where they were quali fied electors and highly indorsed by members of the legislature and other reputable white citizens, us in the caso of .1. E. Parkins. Certainly there is nothing uuusunlor unprecedented in the appointment you refer to, and I am sur prised that such a report could have gained any credence. With kind regards, I am, Yours very truly, A.' J. BET HE A, Private Secretary. SOUTH CAROLINA, GrKKNVII.I.K < JOUNTY To lion. M. F, Ansel, Governor. The petition of J. K. Parkins, of the county anl State aforesaid, respect fully shows you: First. That ho is a citi/.on and quali fied elector residing in the county ami Slal< aforesaid. Second. That he desires to be. ap pointed a notary public in and for said county and State. Wherefore, he pray.; that he may be appointed to said position and your pe titioner will ever pray, etc. ' PETITIONER. We recommend the above appoint ment. It. F. WATSON, Attorney. II. K. TOWN*KS. Attorney, W. K. 'I'HACKSTON." L'eal Estate Agent. J AS. F. MACKEY, 11 ndortakor. c. A. PARKINS, JR., It. d. Mi I'llEPSON, JAS. IL PRICE, Attorney. F. F. BEATTIB, Member of the House. T. P. COTHRAN, Member of the I louse. Greenville, S. ('.. Nov. 'M), l!l()7. Hon. M. F. Ansel, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir: I am sending you petition of James K. Parkins to be appointed (Continued on eighth page.)