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ie IA 44i E ewberrII) 186 E1W LEW9. ESTBISHED 1865. EWBRRY S. C., WEDXESDAY, JULY 26, 1893. PRICE___1.50_A YEAR JOURNALISTS IN COU-NC11L -- t Annual Meeting of the State Press Assocla- a t1on-Able and Interesting Address of President Walla<e. [News and Courier.] t COLUMBIA, July 19.-The World's Fa*r elixir, and tbe growing interests in journalism and the State Press Asso cirtion have combined to make the t annual meeting quite a successful event. The attendance is especially large and representative, and what is c more, the interest in the work of the editor is keenly shown. The Associa- E tion can now be considered on the e high road to success, and it will not be long before every active newspaper man is- enrolled as a member.. The 0 association has been partiularly fortun- J4 ate in its selection of officers, as harder workers-could not very well hare been found. Twentyt seven new nebwrs were elected to-day. The meeting of the State Piess Asso ciation was called to order by Presi dent W. H. Wallace, of the New berry Observer, who called upon Chaplain Brown, of the Christian Neighbor, to open the meeting with prayer. After t the devotional exercises President Wal- t lace said that he thought it in place to say a word or two to his friends, the members. PRESIDENT WA LLACE, who is the distingui,hed editor of the e Newberry Observer, made a straight- 0 forward, talk. He has been in the news- a paper business since 187G, first as editor a 'of the Newberry Herald and since 1883 of the Observer, which he has made s one of the leading papers of the State. il He said: It gives me great pleasure to meet so n many members of the South Carolina i State Press Association here to-day. I e hope this large attendance augurs a r new era and upward movement in the association. It would be a good thing d for us all and for the public whom we t serve, if we, the "moulders of thought," t could see more of each other. Personal association for a short time once a year a at our State meetings would make us e better acquainted with each other, and serve the good purpose of rubbing off , some of our sharp angles a'--d corners. e The result would be that our discus- t] sions and controversies would take a more liberal turn, and there would be b more respect and consideration foreach sl -other'sopinions. Personal controver- i, sies, so often degenerating into abuse, a would give place to discussions of pub- u lie questions on the high plane of rea son and argument. There never was a time in the his- n tory of this State when* so great a re sponsilility rested on the profession of , journalism. W bether newspapers shape I or reflect public sentiment, there is no o doubt that tbey give tone and charac- tI ter to public discussion. It is a time that calls for moderation in maintain- C ing opinions an d toleration towards the q opinions of others. There is nothing a so intolerant as ignorance; hence those is who know the least are most impa- ti tient of contradiction or. correction. j In these days passion and prejudice a run high-they have largely usurped b~ the throne of reason-and there is no a telling to what lengths they may go if - not checked by the sober judgment i, and good example of those who speak I to the people day after day and week ij after week. It is in their power to a 3 large degree, to still the tempest of i, passion and prejudice thbat rages in the hearts of the people. Not by a una- t nimity of opinion on public matters, f. for that is not possible, and not desira- gi ble if it were possible, but by a spirit of a toleration, each man giving every f, other man credit for honesty of opinion s and rightfulness of purpose.n There is a bitter fight raging between fj radicalism and conservatism, or, more properly speaking, between innovation o and stagnation. There is much that g is commendable on both sides of the ; question. It is the same contest that tl has been waged with more or less vigor G and venom for centuries. The journal- j ist is strongly tempted to rush head- 1 long into the thickest of this fight, to t charge with the impetuous radicals ors to resist the onslaught with the moss- n brcks. But wisdom dlictates that in s this case, as in all others, the true po- t sition is between the two extremes, and it is the province and the sacred duty a of the jourualist to keep a level head and a firm foot as he treads this narrow n parth, so that out of all the turmoil and t: strife that rage around him he may be a able to separate the good from the bad o and discern the true from the false. t: At.this time the qualifications most a needful to the journalist, after intelli- o gence and informat ion, for whbich there ti are no substitutes, is an even temper. a This, and this only,will save him from ti becoming a prey to his own and others' s1 passions and prejudices and the pup- h pet of a clique or faction, and will en-e able him to consider every publie ques- ti tion impartially and calmly. Tbeeditor a who frets and fumes because things ir dlon't go his way is like a spoiled child s< and makes '- imiself a public nuisance, ti besides destroying his own usefulness. u The journalist who stays near the o line that divides the two extre mes is t: oftenest right, and enjoys the greatest a serenity of mind. The calmn is in the it trough of the sea, and niot on the crest si of the waves. HIe who occupies the "golden mean" between the two ex tremes is sometimes spoken of con- ~ temptuously as a "trimmer;" but such an one will be respected far above him I who sees nothing good except on one side, and whose chief occupation and delight is to eulogize whatever his side .1 does, and [-e'it tIe ' hiatever is done by t he other. The tendency in journalism is to e3 remes, because the extreme journali, ppears to superficial observers to ( reise great power. Such journals aj ear to exert wonderful influence ov( be public mind, and their editors vait y imagine they are raising a tremei ous du,t. But things are not alwa rhat they seem. It is the old fable < be fly and the chariot wheel. Let tb oasting fBy get oil the chariot whe nd it will realize soon how insignif ant it is. So far from extreme men and new ,apers exercising a controling infit nee they simply float on the tide an re carried along by it. It is easy I oat; the test of strength comes whe ne buffets against the waves. T1 )urnalist with the majority appears 1 e doing great things; but he is on] Alowing, not leading. And here arises the question thi resents itself at one time or anoth4 :> every conscientious editor: Hoi ir shall I be governed in the condui f my paper by the opinions of tt eople ? The argument on one side bat the people are the rightful.ruler ud therefore entitled to have their4ow iews and measures carried out ; tbi bis is a government of the people, h be people, for the people, and then >re whatever they want done shoul e done, and that it is undemocratic I ppose them. The more pleasant cou. rould assuredly be to go with the pei le, or majority. That involves r fort and no sacrifice and it entith ne to be regarded-by the politiciar t least-as a "friend of the people." I newspaperis simply to be the moutl ,ie.e of a clique. whether large miall, that is the proper course; but : aspires to be an exponent of trut nd right, regardless of majorities, iinorities, or cliques, or factions, u-t form its own opinions on-publ iatters and express them frankly, ot fearlessly. Majorities are not always right; ii eed it is a debatable question whetb ey are oftener right or wrong. An ere is no telling when or why ms >rities may change from one side t nother of a public question. Let an ditor who hesitates between follov >g his own sense of right or goin ith the crowd reflect that in the mo. isential matter of human existenc e majority is wrong. If he nee roof here it is: "Wide is the gate an road is the way that leadeth to d :ruction, and many there be which g i thereat; because straight is the gal nd narrow is the way that leadet D to life and few there be that*find it. If the majority is wrong in this ird ortant matter, how mOch more i iatters of less consequences? In tl resence of this declaration who wi iaintain the infallibility of majoritie is wiser in this instance, as in man thers of less importance, to go wit 2e few than with the many. But majorities are not always wroni ne may be on the popular side of uestion and still be right; and this verypleasant position to occupy. .] bad enough to be a floater 'on t1 de of popularity, it is worse to be urnalistic Ishmnael, whose hand ainst every man and every man and is against him, a chronic frett od kicker against everything that -Charles A. Dana on a small scale; fc i this Geld he stands without a riva 'is is not independence or individui ty, but stubborness and general cu: dness, for which no amount of leart ig or skill or genius can atone. The journalist who pursues the eve nor of his way, independent of a ctions and all politicians, will as ofte d himself on the aide of the peopi he who sets his sails to catch th voring bree'zes. There is a peculis itisfaction in being on the side of tb iajority when the majprity is righ >r then one has the approbation of hi wn conscience and the commendatio f his fellow citizens-both extremel ratifying to any well-regulated min<~ Jl things come to those who wait, 2ey only do their duty while waiting eorge Washington says, in a lettert 'r->. Luzac, of Leyden, December 797: "In times of turbulence, whe 2e passions are afloat, calm reason wallowed up in the extreme to whic easures are carried; but when thee abside, and the empire of it is resume< te man who acts from principle, an ursues the path of truth, moderatio id justice, will regain his influence. The greatest danger to journalism ot lack ot independence, but lack < aining and qualification for the offic nid work of editor. To be a physicia ne must devote himself for yearst e study of medicine. The lawyt iust go through a tedious and labor us course of reading. The carpente >e blacksmith, the shoemaker mu: quire skill by long and patient pra< ce. But the editor, whose knowledg aould be all embracing, needs only and press and a few pounds of ty pe t alighten the world on the "issues< e day.'" With meagre informatior 'ith no originality or power of thinl ig, he can only become an echo< >me man or clique, to be used for me and then cast aside. Every ma -ho can put words together and spi t sentences is not an editor any moi ian evr ne who bangs on a piano: musician. The public is too exactin i some things, but in this matter il andard is much too low. The editor sat in his sanctum,hls cour tenance furrowed withb care, [is mind at the bottom of business, h: fet at the top of a chair, [is eba ir-arm an elbow supporting, h right hand upholding his head, [is eyes on his dusty,old table, wit diterent documents spread :1 'here etre thirty long pages frol Howler, with underlined capita And a short disquisition from Growler, -t requesting his newtpaper stopped; There were lyrics from Gusher,the poet, concerning sweet filow'rets and -' zephyrs, r And a stray gem from Plodder, the farmer, describing a couple of heif ers ; And billets from beautiful maidens,and s bills from a grocer or two, )f And his best leader hitched to a letter e which inquired whether he wrote it, or who There were raptures of praises from writers of the weakly melifluous school, And one of his rival's last papers, in forming him be was a fool; There were several 'long resolutions, d with names telling whom they were by, n Canonizing some harmless old brother who had dove nothing worse than e to die; o - There were.letters from organizations y 'their meetings, their wants and their lawq Which said, 'Can you print this an noaucement for the good of our glorious cause?' r There were tickets inviting his pres St ence to festivals, parties and shows, Wrapped in notes with 'Please give us e a notice' demurely slipped in at the is close ; - , In short as his eye took up the table, n and ran o'er the ink-spattered trash, It Therewas nothing it did not encounter, Y exbepting perhaps it was cash. "The editor dreamily pondered on sev eral ponderous things, 0 On different lines of action-and the e pulling of several strings; Upon some equivocal doings and some unequivocal duns, 0 On how few of his numerous patrons 2s were quietly, prompt-paying ones ; s On friends who subscribed just to help f him, and worldly encouragement lent, And had given him plenty of counsel, r bu: never had paid him a cent. if - L.b, on his threshold, a slow and h reliatle tread, , r And a farmer invoded thesanctum and t these were the words that he said : C 'But layiu' aside pleasure for business, I'Pve brought you my little boy Jim, if And I thought. I would see if you couldn't make an editor outen of . him. My family stock is increasin', while other folks' seem to run short, I've got a right smart of a family-it's one of the old-fashioned sort, o There's Icabod, Isaac and Isrgel a workii' away on the farm They do 'bout as much as one good boy, and make things go off like a g charm. t Tbere's Moses and Aaron are sly ones, and slip like a couple of eels, e But they're tol'ablesteady in one thing S -they al'ays git round to their r meals.. There's Peter is busy inventin'. (thobgh what he invents I can't e And Joseph is study*n' medicine-and b botb of 'em boardin' with me. , There's Abram and Albert is married, each workin' my farm for himself, And Sam, smashed his nose at a shoot D in' and so he's laid on the shelf. e The rest of the boys are growin,' 'cept' il this little runt, which is Jim, And 1 thought that perhaps I'd be makin' an editor outen of him. Y He ain't no great shakes for to labor, b though I've labored with him a good deal, And give him some strappin' good ar - gumnent I know he couldn't help a but feel ; s But he's built out of second-growth t timber, and nothing about him is e Exceptin' his appetite only, and there a he's as good as a pig. s Ilut he don't take to nothin' but viet s uals, and he'll never be much, I'm afraid, r So I thought it would be a good notion s to larnt him the editor's trade. r His body's too small for a farmer, his judgment is rather too slim, Ana I thought perhaps I'd be muakin' an editor outen o' him.'" The old farmer was not singular in his notion of the qualifications neces Ssary for an editor. I suspect he spoke Sthe commonly accepted apin ion on this 2subject. But the experienced editor did not agree with him. Hear what he e says in reply to Jim's father : r "The editor sat in his sanctum and e looked the old man in the eye, .Then glanced at .the grinning young hopeful, and mournfully made this s reply: a Is your son a small unbound edition of Moses and Solomon both ? Can he compass his spirit with meek ness, and strangle a natural oath ? SCan he leave all his wrongs to the fu .ture, and carry his heart in his o cheek? Can he do an hour's work in a minute, and live on six pence a week ? D Can he courteously talk to an equal, s and browbeat an impudent dunce ? b Can he keep things in apple-pie order, e and do half a dozen at once ? e ba e press all the springs of knowl ., edge with quick and reliable touch ? d Can he drink with the boys, and yet a never take one drop of liquor too S-much?7 Does he know how to spur up his vir s tue, and put a check rein on his f pride"? e Can be carry a gentleman's manners within a rhinoceros' hide'? Can he know all, and be all, and do all 0 with cheerfulness, courage and r vim? -If so, we can perhaps he mnakin' an editor outen of himt." t There is every consideration for an -editor to magnify his calling by honest e and diligent study, by the acguisition a of useful knowledge and a broad andi o liberal culture. He may thus become f a leader among thinking men and ,a power for good among all men-an -educator of the people. An editor if should be better informed than his a readers ; that is his business, and his a profession demands it of him. It is not a necessary that he should be educated in e the languages and the sciences, though these will not hurt him, but he must g learn to think for himself and to rely a on his own judgment for thbe decision of the many questions of popular interest that are constantly confronting him. Some of the best educated men owe s very little to the schools and colleges. The model journalist, of the weekly spress especially, is he who combines thbe b practical knowledge of the printing business with a knowledge of the men u and things of his own times. The a most successful journalists are those who hoae rien by regular promotion from the position of "devil" to that of editor. We have some worthy exam ples of this kind of journalists in our own Association-nien who know ev ery detail of their profession, from washing rollers to writing leaders. I would like to discuss the more practical side of newspaper hfe awi show how newspaper o wnern have gradually allowed the public to en eroach upon their property rights and deprive them of a large share of their legitimate profits ; bow the newspapers have come to be free bulletin boards for the communication of facts for persons interested at a dead expense to the pub lisher; how every party and faction and society use the newspaper freely for their own ends ; in short, how the publishers allow themselves to be im posed upon to the greatdatuage of their business. But there are several matters of importance to come before the As sociation, and I will not detain you longer. I sincerely hope that on-r de liberations in this splendid hall, so kindly put at our service by the Secre tary of State, may be characterized by cour:esy and liberality of sentiment, and that our stay in this beautiful city ma.y prove pleasant and profitable to us all. To Provide More Money. WAsnrNo-ToN, July 1G.-Controller Eckles has received the following let ter frorn Henry Clews, the well-known banker: NEW YoRK, July 14, 1893. The Hon. James H. Eckles, Cont roller of the Currency, Washington, D. C. DEAR SIR: The National Bank act certainly should be amended to pro vide for notes being issued up to the par value of United States bonds, and another amendment would also be wise to provide for an issue of notes against the surplus capital of the national banks to the extent of 75 per cent. thereof. These two changes in the law would mak e an increase in national currency mounting to about $150,000,000, and would provide the nation-with enough new money for its needs, and it would be the best and most legitimate kind besides. The New York banks now bave a surplus over capital of $70,000, 300. The national banks of other cities and elsewhere have probably $100,000 D00 in addition. This backing in cash or its equiva lent to the notes issued against same, would make them the -strongest and most legitimate character of money in irculation. No stronger kind of money ould be devised. The surplus against which the issue of those notes would be made would be under the NatIonal Bank Examiners. The constant in rease in the surplus of the banks would also give an elastic character to 5uch money, which is a very desirable eature. Yours very truly, HENRY CLEwS. - THE LITTLE GIANT. rh C. N. and L. Easlroad in Good Con dition. [Columbia Register, 19th.] The stockholders of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Raitroad held their annual meeting in this city yes terday at noon. The annual report of the president, Mr. W. G. Childs, showed the road to be in a prosperous condition with its business growing. The road has been leased and oper ated by the Atlantic Coast Line for the past year, but the A tlantic Coast Line and -the Seaboard Air Line have traffic arrangements and under the agreement between them the Seaboard Air Line will operate the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens the ensuing year. At the meeting yesterday the follow ing officers of the Columbia, Newberry snd Laurens Railroad were re-elected : W. G. Childs, president. Directors-H. Walters, R. C. Hoff man, W. T. Elliott, John C. WInder, I. R. Kenley, W. A. Reach, H. C. Moseley, George S. Mower, W. T. Mar tin, Charles W. McCreery, W. A. Clark rnd W. H. Lyles. Like a Thief in the Night. C,onsumption comes. A slight cold, with your system in the scrofulous con iition that's caused by impure blood, is enough to fasten it upon you. That is the time when neglect and delay are ull of danger. Consumution is Lung-scrofula. You an prevent it, and you can cure t, if you haven't waited too long, with Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Dis yovery. That is the most potent blood leanser, strength-restorer, and flesh builder that's known to medical science. or every disease that has to be reached Lhrough the blood, for Scrofula in all its orm.s, Consumption, Weak Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all severe lin gering Coughs, it is the only guaranteed remedy. If it doesn't benefit or cure, you have your money back. The proprietors of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy know that their medicine per rectly and permanently cures Catarrh. ro prove it to you, they make this offer: If they can't cure your Catarrh, no matter what your case is, they'll pay you $500 in cash. Our Congressmen. [Atlanta Constitutino.] WXASHINOTON, July 19.-The South Carolina delegation will make a new departure this session and will estab lish itself in a hall and will be known as the "South Carolina headquarters.'' Of course Representative Brawley and the negro representative and refractory Tiilmanites, will not be harbored among the-elect. If you are tired and never hungry, Hood's Sarsaparilla will make you feel strong and welt, and give you a hearty SENATOR IRBY SHONS UP. Full Hintory of His Connection with the Laurens Scandal, and Statements from all the Perions Concerned-A Com promise Not Advised. [From the Greenville News.] On last Saturday your paper con tained an artiole on the Davenport Fuller scandal of this county, signed "Carolinian." If I am not mistaken as to the true author, it would have been unnecessary for me or any one else in this county or the Piedmont section to answer it for he is known of all men. The first of last week, without my knowing or caring about it, Samuel W. Fuller, the husband of the woman concerned in this scandal, sent for me and said that, as there were so many lies being told about this matter, be thought it best for all the parties con cerned that he should make a written statement to the public; and asked me to put in suitable language his idea of what bad really occurred. He made his statement, and I wrote out what was published. I read it over to him and he made several erasures and cor rections to suit himself. After these corrections, he said it was exactly as he wanted it. I then said to birm: "If this is just as you want it, sign it in the presence of these gentlemen," and he signed it in the presence of two men-well known citizens. After that, I saiN, "One more question before we separate, which I wish you to answer in the presence of these gentlemen: 'Did I try to in fluen,c you or dictate any of this arti cle to you? " He answered: "You did not." In justice to other men, who have been drawn into this matter, I ask, Mr. Editor, that you publish the-fol lowing statements and certificates. Very respectfully, JorN M. HUDGENS. S. W. FULLER. "I voluntarily make this statement to Mr. Hudgens in reply to criticism of the article that I wrote: 'You publish ed word for word what I asked you to write, and 4s it appears in the Laurens ville Herald over my signature, I de clare it to be the truth and the whole truth of the matter.' "I have no idea of writing any piece to correct it because I have already said what I believe to be true. "S. W. FULLER." SENATOR IRRY'S STATEMENT. On Friday, two or three weeks ago, I happened to be at Col. J. D. M. Shaw's, six miles in the country. About 11 o'clock a. m. William S. Benjamin, the father, and Samuel Fuller, the hus band of the woman connected with the Davenport scandal, came up apd called out Colonel Shaw. After talking awhile Colonel Shaw came to the house and asked me to join in the conference be tween them. I did so, when they un folded their grievances and charges against Mr. Davenport. They said they were on their way to see Mr. Day enport and find out what he meant by insulting Mrs. Fuller. After going over in detail her state ment of fact Colonel Shaw proposed to send for Mr. Davenport and have a talk over the whole matter in the pres ence of some neighbors and relatives of the woman. Mr. Benjamin and Mr. Fuller invited me to come down with Mr. Davenport that afternoon. In the afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr. Daven port came, and he and Colonel Shaw asked me to go down with them. Upon assembling there were present Mrs. Bengmin, Mrs. Fuller, Watt Cun ningham, John Fuller, the father of Samuel Fuller ; Samuel Fuller and William S. Benjamin. The woman made her statement, which was not materially contradicted by Mr. Daven port. A t the conference every one pres ent was of the opinion that there was no rape or intent to commit a rape up on Mrs. Fuller. I stated, as a friend to both pparties, that the element of rape or attempt to rape was absolutely want ing according to the statement of both parties and that they would have to do one of two things : Either on account of the relationship by blood existing between Samuel Fuller's wife and Mr. Davenport's children, to prop the mat ter after an humble apology from Mr. Davenport, or prosecute him in the courts for on assault of an indecent na ture. Thereupon, Samuel Fuller, hus band of the aggrieved woman, said that he was willing to what his father and her father should determine upon. The two fathers retired to tbe horse lot and were gone for ten minutes and then called me and said that they had agreed that Mr. Davenport should pay $100 and that the matter should then be dropped. I told them that it was one of the kind of cases that couldn't be settled with money, and that it would be a comn promise of the girl as well as of the whole family, and I advised against taking it. They, however, insisted and said that they would not be satisfied with anything but money and called Colonel Shaw, who is nephew of Mr. Davenport, and told him that they would have to have $100. Colonel Shaw said that lie couldn't give them any money, but if Mr. Davenport would settle it that way he would loan him the money until he could get it up. Samuel Fuller seemed to be highly pleased with this settlement, especially the money part of it, when I advised him that he ought not to accept money of this sort. Mr. Davenport gave Mr. Shaw his note for $100, which was written ey myself, and Mr. Shaw paid Fuller $50) and gave hing his note, en dorsed by myself, for $-50 more in sixty days. I drew an order on 0. G. Thomp sn, igned by Mr. D-venport, for the balance of what the county owed him (Davenport) as schoolcommissioner, in favor of Colonel Shaw. This is all that I know about it; all that I had to do with it. I could not advise, as I had been invited by both parties, and, for otber reasons, that Mr. Davenport's life should be taken. I may say, incident ally here, that the most exaggerated accounts of what Mrs. Fuller said'have been in circulation in this neighbor hood. (Signed) Jzo. L. M. IRBY. COL. J. D. M. SHAW. I have carefully read Senator Irby's statement of this matterand pronounce every word of it truth. (Signed) J. D. M. SHAW. JNo. R. 1-ULLER. Mr. Fuller, the father of S. W. Ful ler, says that the subject of money was not mentioned until after he and Wm. 8. Benjamin went into the horse lot and had agreed that $100 ought to be paid. He then called Senator Irby and Mr. Benjamin did the talking, telling Irby that they thought Mr. Davenport ought to pay Sam (S. W. Fuller) $100. Senator Irby replied to us that this was not a money case, and he couldn't ad vise the use of money in it. Billy Ben jamin (W. S. Benjamin) said that nothing but money would satisfy Sam; that he knew Sam would have some thing. Senator Irby also said in the house that we would have to do one of two things: Either just drop it on account of the children and the lady involved, or prosecute him. From what I heard I do not think that there was any rape or attempt to rape in it. (Signed) JNo. R. FULLER. W. F. CUNNINGHAM. The foregoing statement was read to me and I find it true as to what took place in the house. I was present and knew that Senator Irby advised against taking money. (Signed) W. F. CUNNINGHAM. W. S. BENJAMIN. Mr. W. S. Benjamin, the father of the lady in the case, says: "I have heard read the statement above of Jno R. Fuller and certify that that state ment is correct and true to my own knowledge." (Signed) W. S. BENJAMIN. [To the Editor of the Greenville News.] We, the citizens of Oakville commu nity, see a bundle of lies in Saturday's issue of July 15, signed "Carolinian." We think we know the little cur. We do not propose to reply to him now, but we do propose to correct his lies. We-do not see how any true Carolinian could publish such falsehoods unless he has a political design. The meeting was held five miles from Mount Pleas ant. That settles lie number one. We love the virtue of our women, but we are lovers of truth. Mr. Editor, we demand his name to be sent 0. C. Cun ningham, chairman of the meeting, P. O., Madden, S. C., and will show him up to the people of our State. We as true citizens of South Carolina think that it is time newspaper liars were stopped. It was very ungentlemanly in any one to report a meeting before its final ad journment. Our county papers will give the facts in the case. We fell that we are slandered by the trifling puppy piece. Please send his name at once: 0. C. Cunningham, J. R. McDaniel, B. F. Terry, H. Y. Boyd, A. G. Irby, M. E. McDaniel, J. C. Williams, J. C. McDaniel, John Hamilton, Foster Hipp, John R. Boyd. All papers that copied "Carolinian's'" piece, please copy this. 0. c. C. Mr. Editor: As chairman of the - meeting to which "Carolinian" alludes, I wish to correct the lies that have been circulated by said writer. The meeting was called for the purpose of protecting the educational interests of our county and to appoint a committee to investigate the matter, and the re port of the committee was that there was no mialieious intent although the conduct of Mr. Davenport was,found to have been such as the good people of this county could not tolerate. The Laurensville Herald will give the* full particulars in next issue.. 0. C. CUssINGHAM. THE MEETZE LYNCHING. Said That the Lynchers are to be Arrested and Promecuted. LIThe State, 20th.] Mr. John H. Meetze, the brother of the man who was lynched a few days ago ia Lexington, it is said,has secured evidence,and intends to have the lynch ers arrested. The warrants will be sworn out at once against about fifteen men and may be served in a few days. It is stated that Mr. Meetze is much incensed at the cowardly manner in which his brother was killed, and al though he does not attempt to shield his brother's bad record, says he is de termined to see justice one, if it bank rupts him. It is said also thait Meetze with his dying breath denied to Sheriff Drafts that he burned his home, and some are beginning to believe that that crime at least was wrongfully charged against him. ________ Rich, Red Blood. As naturally results~ from taking Hood's Sarsaparilla as personal cleanliness re sults from free use of soap and water. This great purifier thoroughly expels~ scrofula, salt rheumn and all other impurities and builds up every organ of the body. Now is the time to take it. Thehigestpraise has been won by action Pls for their easy, yet efficient ato.Sold by all druggists. Price Are You Going to the World's Fair? If so, see that your ticket reads via Cincinnati and the C. H. & D. and Monon-the acknowledged "World's Fair Ronte"-the only line out of Cin cinnati conneciing with E. T. V. & G. and Q. & C. train No. 2, arriving Cin cinnati 10.30 p. m ; a solid train carry ing through sleepers from Jacksonville, Savannah, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chat. tanooga, Macon and New Orleans via E. T. V. & G., Q. & C., C. H. & D. and Monon Route to Chicago. You can stop over in Cincinnati if your ticket reads via the C. H. & D. and Monon Route, by depositing same with the Merchants' and Manufac turers' Association, Chamber of Com merce building, corner of Fourth and Vine streets, one block from Fountain Square (the C. H. & D. ticket office is in the same building). This enables you to visit the picturesque "Queen City" at no additional cost, and spe cial efforts will be made to entertain strangers hospitably and reasonably. The universal verdict of the travel ing public is that the Pullman Safety Vestibuled trains, running every day, "and Sunday too," via the C. H. & D. and Monon, between Cincinnati, In dianapolis and Chicago, are without doubt the "finest on earth." These trains were especially built by the Pullman Company for this service, and embrace every improvement. Their magnificent coaches, luxurious smoking cars, superb sleepers, observa tion cars, compartment sleeping cars and unexcelled dining car service, afford "all the comforts of home." Leaving Cin-Annati you pass through the beautiful Miami Valley, and for twenty-five miles the double tracks run through the very front door yaids of the finest suburban homes in the country. Beyond Hamilton and up to Indianapolis the line is noted - for scenic beauty. - A stop over at Indianapolis, the cap ital of Indiana, may be obtained by depositing your ticket with the secre tary of the Commercial Club. This city is more worthy of a visit -than almost any other of its size in the West, and offers the greatest induce ments to traveler and tourist. Be tween Indianapolis and Chicago the line traverses the very best agricul tural and commercial, territory, and the ride is one of unparalleled com fort and beauty. Bear in mind that the C. H. & D. and Monon Route trains all run via Burnside Crossing, frorwhich-point the Illinois Central suburban trains run direct to the World's Fair Grounds every moment. At Englewood con nection is made with the electric cars, which run every five minutes to the grounds, but we recommend all per sons to go directly into the Dearborn Station, which is located in the heart of the city and from which all street car lines converge, then go dijectly by car or cab to your hotel or boarding place. First locate yourself; know where and how you are to live while in Chicago. Get the locality firmly fixed in your mind, before going to the World's Fair by any of the numerous convenient ways; the cable cars, -elec tric roads, elevated railroad, Illinois Cteutral R. B.., suburban trains and the steamboats afford ample accommoda tions for all possible visitors, and it is but five minutes ride from the business portion of the city to the grounds. Take your breakfast down town, buy your lunch at the rounds, and take your supper down town. If you follow these suggestions you will save money. The facilities for serving lunch at the World's Fair Grounds are extraordina ry and the prices are cheaper than at your own home, but breakfast and supper sliould be taken down town, or at your boa-ding house. The World's Fair is already the most astounding and stupendous spectacle ever at tempted any people, and a day's visit will afford mote delight and instruction than can possibly be obtained in any other way or by the same expenditure of money. For further particulars, de scriptive pamphlets, rates, etc., ad dress E. A. HOOVER, General Advertising Agent C. H. & D. R. R, No. 200 WV. Fourth St., Cin cinnati, 0. A lady, whose hair came out with every combing, was induced to give Ayer's Hair Vigor a faithful trial. She did so, and not only was the loss of hair checked, but a new and vigorous growth soon succeeded that which had gone. TRtIPLETs EXTRtAORDINARY. Two Boys Like thie Siamese Twins, with a Girl Attached. [The New Yprk Press. ] N'YACK, July 17.-A Nyack physic ian reports the death, after seven hours' existence, of triplets which must be classed with the most remarkable ever born. The mother's name is%ithheld. The triplets weighed in the aggregate fifteen pounds. There were two boys and a girl. The boys were joined by a ligature almost precisely like that which united the Siamese twins, and were otherwise perfect. The girl was joined to one of the boys by a band of flesh from the hip of each. When the death of the girl and one boy had occurred an effort was made to save the life of the other child by cutting the ligature, but death ensued. Ayer's Hair Vigor has no equal. in merit and efficiency, as a hair dressing and for the prevention of baldness. It eradicates dandruff, keeps the scalp moist, clearn, and healthy, and gives vitality and color to weak, faded and gray hair. The most popular of toilet articles SAW MONEY 1N 'POSSUXS. So Be Halted the Fast Express to Find Out If the Passengers Would Boy Any. [Senola Enterprise-Gazette.J The regular passenger train was gor ing west from Griffin, and was about forty minutes late. The engineer was trying to make up lost time, and was running ubout fifty miles an hour, when he was horrified to see about two hundred yards ahead of him, just as he turned a curve before he got to White water Creek, a man on the track way ing his coat across the track and over his head, and seeming to be very much excited. The engineer, thinking of course that the bridge had been burned or fallen in, applied his air brakes, re versed his engine, and shouted to his fireman to jump. They both landed safely, and the train came to a halt so suddenly that it nearly unseatedall the passengers. "For God's sake, what's the matter?" asked the almost breathless conductor of the fellow who had stopped the train. Sam, for that was his name, an swered: "I jes' wanted to know ef you wanted ter buy some 'possums." The engineer fainted, the fireman flew back to the engine, and the con ductor looked all about him for a rock or a fence rail to kill Sam with, and finally felt in his hip pocket for his pis tol, fully intendingto kill him on the spot, bat he did not have his pistol and could not find anything to hit him with. Hesawhewasinit,andaftera moment's reflection he told Sam he would take the opossums. The con ductor intended to take all Sam's opos sums and leave Sam without paying for them. So the conductor asked Sam where they were. The engineer had recovered himself; the fireman and about two-thirds of the passengers had gotten up to the engine by now and eagerly looked for Sam to bring in about a dozen big fat opossums, but Sam simply said to the conductor: "Wall, I hain't got um here, but these here big woods up here s jus chuck full of um, and I will ketch you three or four and bring um dowbasome time. Four strong men lifted the limp and almost lifeless form of the, conductor to the train. Agents for Celebrated J:t TRY THEM. ANOT HER LOT OF As Good as Can be Had Anywhere. MOWERS.