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qt grald aA tE,00 S. H. &LL. bVrro. The action of Major Micab Jenkins in refusing to accept the sword which was to have been presented to him by President Roosevelt, upon. the invita tiou of Col. Tillman, will be commend ed throughout the State. As a soldier and as a gentleman he could not bave done otherwise. He was a captain under Col. Roosevelt in the battle where be displayed such conspicuous courage as to call forth from his chief and friend the words engraved upon the scabbard of the- sword, whicb words contributed more than any other one thing towards bringing his bravery be fore the people of this country, and that man, his former chief, is now President of the United States and commander-in chief of its armies. He took the right course and his action wss what was ex pected of:him by the - people of South Carolina. Col. Tillman has received a just rebuke for an indignity offered the President, and Major Jenkins has vin . , dicated the State by his action in re fusing to accept the sword. The sword presentation matter has been made a great deal more of than it deberved. It was a private matter be tween those who were to give the sword and Maj. Jenkins. Col. Jas. H. Tillman had no authority to act in this iatter in te capacity of Lieutenant Governor. - If he desired to, withdraw the invitation extended to President Roosevelt to present the sword to Maj. Jenkins that was a matter between him and the others who purchased it and the State had rothing wh4tever to do vith it. But by sending the telegram to Presinent Roosevelt in his official COpOcity as state officer it brought the State in Nt least to those wh$ do not un derstand the circumstances, We hope -the incident is closed. Of course Presi dent Roosevelt will not deliver the sword and Maj. Jenkins has now de cline& to accept it. Gov. McSweeney is to be commended for his prompt action in filling the va cancy in the Auditorts office caused by the death of Auditor Cromer. He has also done the right thing in appointing young Mr. WilliaEn Wallace Cromer, the son of the former Auditor, and we say this without any disparagement of the claims of the other applicants or of their fitness for the position. The young man has been doing the work of the office during the Illness of his father and is famnaliar with the detals''of the work and ie fully competent to discharge the duties of the office. We feel sure * he will make an efficient and an oblig ing official. His appointment will meet the approval of the people of the county, In the death of Wallace Calhoun Cromer the county has lost.an excellent citizen and an efficient and pains-taking * offig. He was yet in the prime of life and in the ordinary -course of hu * ~ manity-should have had mieny more * ~ years of useful service to his 'county mnd State and to his family. But it was ordered otherwise. He leaves as a heri tage to his family an honorable ~record and a useful life. What's the matter with Hon. L G. Walker being our next. Congressman? -Georgetown Outlook. Nothing whatever. You could scarce ly find a more able representative in the national Congress than Senator Walker. _______ SENATOR TILLUAN TO SENATOR PLATT. Advises that It Wouldn't be Proper for the President to Visit Charleston. New York, March 2.-The Times will say today: Senator B. R. Tillman of South Caro lina, was a caller on Senator Platt at the Fifth Avenue hotel yesterday (Sat urday). The talk lasted over half an hour. One of the principal topics of conversa - tion was the proposed visit of Presi dent Roosevelt to the Charleston expo sition. Senator Tillman is said to have been very explicit in his desertion that it would not be politic for President Rooseveltto make a 'sit to South Caro lina owing to the State of public feeling there over the McLaurin-Tillmnan inci dent and the withdrawal of President Roosevelt's invitation to the senator to meet Prince Henry at dinner at the White House which was followed by the telegram from Lieut. Gov. Tillman of Rooth Carolina cancelling the invi tation to the President to present a sword to Major Micah J. Jenkins. Senator Platt when asked about the conversation said: - * "I have had a talk with Senator Till man. The facts which have been brought to my attention will be laid be fore Roosevelt. I shall advise the Pres ident not to go to CTharleston."~ Senator Platt declined to discuss the matter further. WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAYS OF THE PLATT STATEMENT. [The State, 3d.] The telegram from New York from the Associated Press yesterday morn ing that Senator Platt of New York, in consequence of an interview with Sena tor Tillman, had advised the president not to visit the Charleston exposition, was read with amusement yesterday by those familiar with present conditions * in this State. The telegram seems to have created a considerable stir at the North. In response to telegrams from lead :... New Yor1, newspapers last night "In the first place I do not beleve hat Senator Tillman could have made such a statement, as has been quoted. "There is no doubt that our people were aggreived at the Booker Washina oi incident, but since that occurrence a number of promin-rnt statesmen have ccepted invitations and most of them avedined with the president: and while South Csrolina could never tol erate anything of this kind for the rea son that they do not believe in social equality, as far as the visit of th pres ident to this State is concerned I feel that I voice the sentiment of every in telligent man and citizen that not a sin gle protest will be heard, and that any suggestion of violence would be stamped out promptly by the people, and if nec essary, by the officials of the State. South Carolina has no sympathy with the spirit of anarchy, and any attempt to insult the chief executive of this great American country would be con demned and put down here in the Pal metto State as readily as it would in any of the eastern States. Should President Roosevelt accept the cordial invitation extended to him by Presi dent Wagener, the board of directors of the South Carolina West Indian and Interstate Exposition comparly and the citizens Qf Charlest6n his reception will be one never to be forgotten, for South Carolinians are noted for thir hospitality and high conception of the proprieties. - "I regret this agitation and I do not hesitate to say that the people want it to cease. No good can come from it and it is iojurious to the good name of our people personally and financially. "It is almost farcical to suppose that the chief executive would be endang ered of personal violence. It would be cowardly and particularly as a result of political events. In this instance there is nothing to-warrant the epectation of such trouble. We have had State issues more trying and dangerous with out trouble resulting, I am satisfied that our president could go to Charles ton and return- to Washington with the knowledge that he had received a most cordial reception ever given one occu pying his position." This morning \at 1:10 o'clock the governor recived the following from one of the New Ytrk papers: "Senator Platt now says that the man who called upon him was a New York merchant with a South Carolina connection, and the inference is that they warned the president through Platt on advices from their South Car olina connections. Senator Tillman did not mention the matter to Senator Platt. We deem it advisable to advise you of true facts." SENATOR TILLMIAN DENIES THE ' REPORT. New York, Feb. 3.-The Times to day will say: Senator Tillman of South Carolina, who was in the city last (Sun day). night, ridiculed the idea that President Roosevelt would invite dan ger in the event of his going to Char leston. To a New York Times reporter he declared that there was no truth in the statement published yesterday that he had called on Senator Platt, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Saturday and adviped him to warn the president not to go to South Carolina. "I.did not reach New York until 4 o'clock t4uis afternoon," said he. "Con sequently I was not in New York yes terday. I did not therefore see Sena tor Platt, nor do I intend to see him." "Do you think the president would he in danger of his life if he visits Charleston?" was asked. "Oh, mercy, no," the senator re plied. "I am satisfied he would be treated with the utmost courtesy." The Tinaes will also say Senator Platt denies having received a call from Sonator Tillman. Old Soldier's Experience. M. M. Austin, a civil war veteran, of Winchester, Ind,, writes: "My wife was sick a long time in spite of good doctor's treatment, but was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills, which worked wonders for her health." They always do. Try them. Only 25c at all druggists. Advertised Letters. Remaining in postoffice for week end ing February 26, 1902. B-Miss Sallie L Baker, Hannah L. Baker, J. S. Bickley, William Book man (col), John Boyd. C-Sallie Coleman, E G. Crarge, J. C. Chappell, Geo. H. Cromer, Mrs. Su sie Coleman. D-J. L. Dickert, Mary Lee Domi nick. E-Mack Earvie, Mr s. P. I Epting, Mrs. Lizzie Filkies. G-George P. Glasgow, Robert Gil lam, Mrs. Mary E. Grimes. H-Berry Horis, Lewis Hunter. J-Jake Jones. L-J. M. Livingston. M-G. M. Meyer. N-Nesbit, Plields & Co., Rev. Hlarve Nelson. P-B. B. Peister. George Powers, Vinnie Pisamer. R-S. G. Roberts. Mrs. Ellenor RufIf. S-Carrie Street, Mack Simnpkins, Mrs. M. E. Smith. T-Clarence Thacker. Persons calling for the letters will pleae say they were advertised. FRANK L BYNUM, Acting P. M. A IDeep Mystery. It is a mystery why women endure Backache, IIendache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quickly cure such troubles. "I suftered for years withb kidney trouble," -writes rs. Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, Ta., "and a lame hack pained me so I cou!d ot dress myself, but Electric Bit ters wholly cured me, and, although 73 years old, I now am able to do all my housework." It overcomes C?onstipa tion, improves Appetite, gives perfect joyernor Wires To The President, rELLS H IM TH E ST sTE IS NO WIS E Rl4:SP(ONNI RLE. rhe Text of the Telegram Sent-Identity of tha Subsc,ib-r% of the Fund for the sword Not Yet Obained. [The State, 12th.] h The Tillman-Ro sevelt incident is still 3eing much talked of and is deplored on t wvery side because of the injury it is cal ,ulated to do the State and the Charles :on Exposition. Indeed it has attracted 5uch widespread attention that the gov rnor, who, as previously stated, did aot wish to have anything to do with Lbe matter, yesterday sent the follow ing telegram to the president with the ole purpose of setting the State of South Carolina right in the matter: President Theodore Roosevelt, Execu tive Mansion, Washington, D. C.: It was my intention not to have any- a thing to say about the telegram sent you hy Hon. James H. Tillman, with rawing the request for you to present the sword to Maj. Micah Jenkins, but as undue imp)rta nce and publicity have been attached to it, I beg to say that the telegram sent you was not author ized by the State, and that the lieuten ant governor did not speak officially for the State or the people in his action. His telegram to you was purely a per soual matter, and neither the State nor the people should be held responsible in any way for his attitude. M B. McSweeney, Governor. In the p9st 24 hours telegrams from all parts of the country have been pour ing into Columbia and the governor has gotten a number. When the governor finally got the following from a leading paper of the northwest, he immedi ately wired an emphatic expression, and followed it up ydsterday with the telegram quoted: "Will you kindly wire your position regarding the action of Lieut. Gov. Tillman in withdrawing the'invitation to President Roosevelt. We hesitat'e to print the statement we have received that you endorse it unless you person ally authorize it." Despite all efforts yesterday to ascer tain the names of the subscribers to the Jenkins'.sword, it was impossible to se cure the list. Those who are known do not care to be quoted in connection with the matter. It may be stated, however, that none have yet been found who are willing to say that they au-j thorized Col. Tillman to send the tele gram. I PRESIDENT WIRES HIS APPRECIATION. [The State, 2nd.J There were two new matters in the Jenkins-Tillman-Roosevelt incident yeserday. The most important per haps was the receipt of the following telegram in the afternoon by the gov ernor: White House, Washington. D. C., March 1, 1902. To Gov. M. B. McSweeney, Columbia, S. C. Pray accept my heartfelt thanks for your courteous telegram, which I ap preciate. . Theodore Roosevelt. During the forenoon the news reached the city that Maj. Micah Jenkins had declined to accept the sword under the circumstances. This created no sur prise here, for such action on the iiart of the gallant soldier had been expected by his friends. His action is exactly : what was expected of him. Tbe sword is in Columbia still at the Carolina National bank. Thus far it is imposible to obtain the complete list of the subscribers, but The State has it on reliable authority that Senator Till man, Col. Jones, Col. Tillman, Col. Frost and Represent ative J. E. Jarni gan were among them. The sword it is said cost between $65 and $85, and upon it are engraved expres3ions of g the president in regard to Micai) Jen kins. All deplore the incident which hasI made it impossible for Maj. Jenkins to accept the sword. Yesterday the governor made public1 the following statement:C "I notice in the statement sent out by Lieutenant Governor Tillwan from Edgefield the following paragraph: 'However, Governor MeSweeney, who has given an interview in connec ion with this matter, was asked to contribute and declined, upon the ground, as I recall, that he had con tributed to so many charities and other public matters that he was financially unable to do so, and I ,Jel from expe rience that he was honest in his state ment." "This is a mistake. Lieut Gov. Till man did not ask me for any contribu tion for the Jenkins sword fund, nor was I asked by any one else to contri bute to that fund." .' Severe Cold For Three Monttw. Tihe following letter from A. J. Nus baum, of Batesville, Ind., tells its own story. "I suffered for three months with a severe cold. A druggist prepar ed me some medicine, and a physician prescribed for me, yet I did not improve. I then tried Foley's Honey and Tar, and eight doses cured me." Refuse substitutes. Gilder & Weeks. Statesmen are by no means always dip lomats Steering the ship of state and steering bunco are quite different things. D)angerei of Pnumonia. A cold at this time if neglected is lia ble to cause pneumonia which is so often~ fatal, and even when the patient has recovteed the lungs are weakened, making thbem peculiarly susceptible to te development of consumpt ion Fo le's Honey and Tr.r will stop the sough, heal and strengthen the lungs and p)revent pneumonia Gilder & Weeks. iar de Seed! Fresh Lot leceived! Try our Qnick Relief Con-;rh Mix. tre. Large Bottles Price 25c. Our Cold and LaGrippe Tablets avp plpFasant eff-cts aid are easy to Lke. FULL LINE PRESCRIPTIONS carefully and ecurately compounded, and only est drugs used. We invite your patronage. We Sell Wiley's Candies ..JEWELRY JEWELRY... .n large varieties from . cheap Stick Pin to a FINE GOLD WATCH. Call and examine my 3tock before buying. Jeweler and Optician. Township Assessors. The following named persons below 1ave been appointed as members of the iownship Board of Assessors for the va ious townships. No. I. TOWNSHIP (TowN). J. C. Wilson, L, B. Jones, E. Cabaniss. NO. x. (COUNTV). H. H. Folk, J. Cal Neel, G. B. Sum ner. -NO. 2. TOWNSHIP. J. Y. Thompson, B. F. Cannon, Dr. W. 2. Brown. NO. 3 TOWNSH IP. 101) H. Ringer, D. A. Thomas, W. B. )xner. NO. 4. TOWNSHIP. J.W. Scott, A. C.Sligh,James S.McCar NO. 5. TOWNSHIP. E. P. Matthews, C. W. Buford, T. Tayne Chalmers. NO. 6. TOWNSHIP. J. M. Smith, H, H. Abrams, Geo. P. loozer. NO. '7. TOWNSHIP. Henry B, Lindsay, Henry M. Boozer, V. R. Reid. NO. S. TOWNSHIP. I. H. Boulware, B L. Dominick, G. W. wittenberg. NO. 9. TOWNSHIP (COUNTY). W. P. Pugh, ,S. B. Hawkins, J. W. Iartman. NO. 9. TOWNSHIP (TOWN). Alan M. Lester, A. Hayne Hawkins, . . Schumpert. NO. 10. TOWNSHIP. W. S. Seybt, Jfoe W. Werts, J. N. Fea NO. [ I. TOWNSWIP. Dr E 0. HTe:itz, G. B. Aull, Perry lalfacre The above named Board of Assessors are equired to meet at the County Auditor's >ffice on Saturday, the 8th day of March, 902, for the purpose of taking the oath f office and passing ogeturns of tax ibepot. W. C. CROMER, County Auditor. The Ewora MMATCHILESS In New Spring Hats, Negli New and Original Conceptions b2 facturers are controlled by us. Excusive Novelties. correct in ST Look at the "Lofter" Ha stylish for middle aged or;: The "Mascot" for young style than any hat ever sho The enviable record of th will be more than sustaine been so well prepared to pl Thanking the general or their most liberal p~ contInuance of the sam Eart Bltim ore, Now WE HAVE MAD will do the la corded by a singl( have gone into th preparing for their people the Largest for- Spot Cash in from. We sold tho lars worth of 'goo double last year's t to-date Merchandi! Mu Competitors his goods. STEP'INTO T President or Cashii or not to pay for m Keep lo naugh on his retur THERE WILL THEC( The Leac Knights of Pythias,'E3 Castle Iran, fo Newberry Lodge No. 75. 1 an thi Tsd~e ight be helde th ' et edO . Viitn( Knight cordially T (iotweil flotel Building.ofb P.n genti BARGAINS "o ee Shirts and Neckwear. is the greatest of the world's mann- m LE AND PRICE. himi in Black and Sidi, veryD. oung man.ba'ge mrn has more snap and wn. s branch of our business w! d, for at no time have we Aide ease the trade. public, and our friends tronage, we ask for a IilP] -liAr' CO.,2Fo O-Rfl Philadelp YO! and H E UP OUR MIND! rgest Spring. busin( > firm in this city e market -early in needs as we wUl sa and best assorted s upper South Carol usands and thous ds last year. I a usiness if price, qu se cut any ice. Will say Mimnau for he don't-pay s E NATIONAL BANK of Newb y spring stock. on thi~ look o BE A HOT' 3LJD TOW IAUGI ing Store of Newt res Examined Fre r 3 Weeks only, Coll famous German Oculist and Optician wil Sonly, at the Newberry, .'-otel, jadies' entran f Newberry a iare opportunity of having the m rost renowned arnd successful, as well as re ~c of the G reenville .eun'aineer, Col. Jas. A Whom it May Con cerr:-I tak e pleasure in St 'e nville for a number of weeks. making two ee months, and that he has giveni entire sat ~rsons who have availed thems Ives of his knc ptician. I am not only pleased hut benefitted man who shows such manfe~st familiarity wil cordially commend him to my friends elsew eed his services. His charges are reasonab ly free, but very satisfe.etory. Respectfulla Presbyterian Church, Rev T. vf. McConnell Gr Whom it May ( oncern -This is to certify tb ith glasses that have given me great comfor y in our city I have found him to be a court< > be a capable and conscientious occulist Sincerely,* ss Office The Gr envil'c Ne z's. Green, I. CJrimmn, Gre -nville, S. C.-The Glasses fit erf-et s,.tisfactio~n. T fln'i them~ especially pl ot felt anv: strain on my e-es after two or thr Yo"urs ruy ries wi remember that m st cases of cross-i t cutt ing Rememuber, i! eo ts you nothing ost you hich if you consult anyv other special1 Crimmr has ihe very b-t' t.os'.imonials from ti -on, Spartanhburg ana GroE n'wood. R GRIMM'S office is in the parlors of ti on't miss the opportnity to call on him. LCh.dn.. Va' a mnr i OUT RN RALWAYm ll1~~ liii~ ar s~n. oclook in t missory. eails see Age mnt Sout hern Rail- :erur 3 THAT WE ass ever re because we the season t before the took bought ina to select ands of dol m' going to ali'ty and up* gh is. a;bluff pot cash for arry and the wve the cash a space and4 ut for Mim TIME IN >erry, S. C. e of Charge mencing February 22. 1 b inNewberry for tbree e. Tnis will give the citi ir eyesight tested free by-one iable ojticians in the United Hoy t. Editor and Proprietor. ating that Dr. Grimm bas been isits to this place in last two Lfactioni so far as I know to wiedge and skill as an oculist by my acquaintan'ce with a bh the d uties of his profession, bere and to all others who le and his examinations are JAs. A. HOYT. ,D. D., Pastor. eville, S. C , Oct. 7, 1901. at Dr. I. C'rimm has furnished -t and satisfaction. During sous gentleman and believe T. M. MCCONNELL rlle, S. C., October 1, 1901. ted by you some weeks ago easant for night reading, as I se h"urs' reading each night. R. S. MORGAN, Asst. Mgr. yes can be cured by l0nes to~ ge.t the iniformation that st in any~ of our great cities. d b&.st people of Greenville, ie Newberry Hotel. E IS HEREBY GIVEN ,I will make a final settle >e estate of T. Odell Diickett the Probate Court for New nt. S ('.. on vtonday tbe >fMarch. A. D. 1902. at 11 he forenoon, and will imme reaftpr arplv for letters dis NANCY DUCKET, Guardian of said minor. a 7th, 102.