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OPEMIG IEETING OF COUNTY CAiNIGL the attention of - legislator is to get taxes as low as possible. Taxes are high now, but he didn't see any pros pect in the near future of reducing them. The question is sometimes asked, why are taxes so much higher now than formerly? The simple reason is that there are now more places where money is demanded. A few years ago we didn't have any pension roll. Now that has been increased until it amounts to $200,000. As to State institutions, he had failed to agree with a majority of the Legis lature. When Winthrop College was established it was understood that that appropriation should not be increased. But later they were asked for more, there was a gradual going up every year, showing that the more you help a man the more you will have to help him. He believed Winthrop was doing more good for our people than any oth er State institution, but there should be a limit to everything. As with Winthrop. so with the others. Appro priations for State institutions are as high as they ought to be, and on every increase he was with the minority. He favored the institutions, but he wanted them run on an economical basis. There is extravagance at Clemson, and the -Legislature can't help it. They have tried and failed. Taxation can't be reduced without reduction of appropriations. His position on the child labor bill was on record in Columbia. He stood against it. On the ground of sympathy he would'have been for it, but some of our people are so situated that their childen must work before they are 12 or 14 years old. Besides, he believed in leaving it to the fathers and mothers of this country what they should do with their children. A law making ed ucation of mill children . compulsory wouldn't stand the test of the courts. He was in the midst of the discussion of this question when time was called. MR. WM. H. SANDERS, although defeated two years ago, want ed to thank the people for their sup port at that time. The child-labor question was a deli cate question, but he didn't think any man should say what should be done with another man's child. .As to good roads, he did not want additional taxation to make them, un less they couldn't be got in any other way. He favored education, and believed that only by education can material prosperity be obtained. His speech was short, but it was to the point and gave his position. MR. JNO. M. TAYLOR, as a great many knew, was frpm the cotton mill, and it was the proudest moment of his life tp stand in defense of that people, who are denominated the wealth producers of South Carolina. The ignorance of his opponents on such questions as affected these people almost made him laugh in his -sleeves. There is a dissatisfaction among these people because they are not enjoying their share of the profits produced by their labors. The child labor bill simply means sending the mill children to school. Pass it, and it gives these the opportunity to become foremen and overseers, manufacturing all classes of goods. These people ask that their children be kept out of the mill until they are twelve years of age. Mr. Banks here suggested that in stead, a law be passed allowing any child to refuse to work who did not want to. sir. Taylor explained that without the law the children would either have to work when called upon by the mill authorities or the parents lose their positions.. Now and all the time he was in favor of education, and especially a common school education for the mill people. Favored paying more attention to common schools instead of State insti :tutions, and favored building good roads. In order to do this, cut off part1 of' the appropriations from State col leges.*and put it on education and good roads and increase the commutation tax to $2.00. The maii plank in his platform was the child labor bill.t Following the candidates for the1 Legislature came those seeking the of fice of SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. Mr. Eugene S. Werts told a joke which enlivened the tired crowd. On! this stand two years ago he made his! maiden speech. He went through the1 campaign, was elected, and had tried i to serve the people faithfully and wvell. g He had made mistakes, he knew, but S he tried to do his duty, and believed a now that after his experience of one i term he could serve them better than ever before. He was proud of the sup- b port he received two years ago.v , Mr. J. S. Wheeler said two years ago he also made his maiden speech here. r Mr. Werts won and he didn't. But like p him, he also went to work to build up the county schools. Mr. Werts repre- l\ sented all the county schools, and he p only represented one, but he had done his duty as he saw it. He was a full graduate of Newberry F. College, and had taught in the common tl schools 17 years, and felt fully compe- h tent to discharge the duties of the of- a fice he saught. The county schools are t< the ones that need our attention at present, and they should be so arranged as to prepare pupils for the Sophomore t class in college. The county superin- I tendent should visit the schools, and lie would do so. if elected. Every county superintendent should also attend the State summer school that is held each year, where new methods and new ideas may be learned. Mr. Thos. E. Wicker made his maiden speech here today, and hoped that two years hence when he asked for re-elec tion he would see the same happy faces. Not more than two miles from here nearly 28 years ago he awoke for the first time and cried for breakfast. He had cried for a great many things since that time, among them, a collegiate ed ucation, and by perseverance and un tiring zeal and a desperate effort he obtained it. He was now crying for the office of County Superintendent of Education. He was willing to leave his reputation and character in the hands of those who know him. He had taught school, and knew how schools should be conducted. A county that has good roads and good schools is a county that is pro gressive and advancing in refinement, culture, and civilization. For good schools there must be a good superin tendent and there must be good teach ers. One can not do much without the other. He stated his position as to the I curriculum. To read well is the first I t'6-'-- a child should be taught. He UA "t this branch too much neg lected. Thig is an age demanding trained in tellects and practical and useful know. edge, and this was what should be given in our schools. A primary education is the main thing. Give a child this, and let him climb. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. Rev. W. W. McMorris was a p:each er of the gospel, but he was a citizen, paid his taxes like other men do, and asked for votes like other men do. He gave an account of his life and his struggles, and asked to be put on the same footing with his opponent, al though he has held the office only one term. The position he sought was a responsible one, and he would discharge t its duties the best he could. Mr. Jno. L. Epps was present, but declined making a speech. HON. GEO. E. PRINCE, 1 of Anderson, candidate for Congress, t was present and spoke. He was not I running for Congress because he want-c ed a living. He had that now. He was running because he believed he had the training necessary to represent his peo- I pIe there. He did not pretend he wast going to turn this world upside down. i The first few years he would not "cut I a shine.'' He was going to Congress, C but he was here today to say that he a wanted to stay there -until he could r represent his people creditably and I make a name for himself. He was a j member of the House the past four I years and a member of the Constitu- i tional Convention, and the people knew I something of his record. He was hear tily in favor of good common school ed- ~ ucation, and his record, which he gave, proved it. But education alone will not I make a people great. It takes also manhood produced by self-reliance. Add education to it and we will expand, not 3 as the Republican party wants us, but f until the American flag floats from the v Arctic circle to the Cape'>f Horn. I Favored the isthman canal. As to the Philippine question, the t Filipino will not bow to the white race, t and they must die if we stay there. t The Anglo-Saxon has never yet allowed t an inferior race to mingle with it. That s is to the history of civilization. Better 1o issue the order of Herod in those ~ islands, for if the white man staysr there the Filipino must either submit :>r be a dead Filipino, and he won't s submnit.d What would I do with Cuba? Why, d let us get her in the Union as quickly< a.s possible. She is too close to us to t stay out. We want to civilize the white d >eople there, and the others, do them, b ~s we do them over here, let them be ti ewers of wood and drawers of water. a He favored tariff reform. This was' ~he only cry upon which the Democracy ver won. . The tariff he wanted was ;ariff for revenue only. He favored building a strong navy to a )rotect our exposed sea-coast, and put ;ing the American flag on American n ;hips whether built in America or not. He made a good speech and received ~ome applause. THE END. Chairman Goggans, after thanking he people for their attendance, at 3.19 >. m. declared the meeting adjourned. John K. Aull. ttendee I y Ab'&ut Fea2r Hunxd'd Per sOns--ChalId I,a bor the Ma7 ftIs I'ue. Jolly Street, Newberry County, July 7. -The second of the campaign meet rgs was held here today, in the large grove in which is situated the Jolly treet school, and was attended by bout four hundred per-sons. A -num-1 er of ladies wer-e in the audience. The question chiefly discussed today y the candidates for the legislature,. as child labor. The crowd was undemonstrative, one of the speakers receivmgi ap lause. At the request of the local chairman, Ir. Win. B. Boinest, the speakers were resented by Mr. E. H. Aull. The first speaker today was Rev. W. E. McMorr-is, candidate for Treasurer. [e wanted the position for the money iat was in it, but he would discharge A is duties faithfully and well, making bottesm aka tPmrays botth- amdalas tPoaia.s ra.J.LEpsas maeaso Mr T T. Enne olen marlo n chart peech today, thanking the people for heir former suppor tand promising, if o give the some faithful service elected, is in the past. For the office of SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. (i Mr. J. S. Wheeler again especially tdivoeted the attendance of the county: uperintendant upon the State Summer 1 -chool, and repeated visits by him to ,ll the county schools. I Mr. Thos. W. Wicker made a plea or practical knowledge, to be given by he common schools, giving his position ] is to the desired curriculum. Was run ling on his merits, and on the demerits s )f nobody. - I Mr. E. S. Werts agreed with Mr. Yheeler that the superintendent would rain much useful knowledge at the C tate summer school, but there was , iow a summer school going on in New- t' >erry, to which he owed his services I P Lnd his allegiance. He had visited the ] chools, had done everything in his >ower for their upbuilding, was willing p or their affairs to be fully investigated, Lnd he was willing to be judged on his ] -ecord. d The candidates g FOR THE LEGISLATURE a vere next in order. Hon. Jno. F. Banks emphatically op )osed the child labor bill, on the h ;rounds of a wrong assumption of pow r by the State, of class legislature, Lnd on general principles. Opposed , omp6sory education, on account of - he negro. I Hon. Fred H. Dominick wanted to tand or fall by his past record. Ad rocated, as two years ago, biennial ses- ] ions, increase of punishment for viola- r ion of labor contracts, and putting ten t -ear prisoners on permanent chain ] rangs for building good roads. Again r eferred to the senatorial burying s ;round, where so many good bills lie p lead. Discussed taxation and special ,erms of court, stating same position t Ls yesterday. Unequivocally opposed hild labor bill. The children were not 1 -orced to go into the mill. Mr. F. W. Higgins opposed the child o abor bill, but believed in leaving it to he mill people. Opposed compulsory ducation. Discussed education, at acking appropriations to state colleges, a omparing these with amount required p )y Newberry college. Favored putting ] en years prisoners on good roads. aid a tribute to th Confederate sol- ; tier. ti Hon. Arthur Kibler discussed taxes, vhich he had done his best to reduce, taving voted against giving $50,000 to he Charleston Exposition, and against r ncreased appropriations for State col eges. Opposed the lien law. There ould be no real prosperity among the .gricultural population until this law is epealed. Opposed the child labor bill,1 ielieving the parent to be the best udge of what is best for his child. f fad introduced a bill providing for mill o aspector, but didn't believe in legis ating against child labor. Mr. W. H. Sanders opposed taxation or good roads, if they could be obtained S .ny other way. Child labor should be r ettled in the best manner possible. ti 'avored pensioning the old soldiers. Mr. J. M. Taylor, again, as a rep esentative from the mill district,6 *'armly advocated the child labor bill. ly God, come to the assistance of the actory people and give them laws 1 rhich will enable them to be educated.1 f not, nothing but the ghost of misery rill haunt you the rest of your days. SL Ls to taxes, they have been too high, tt he last Legislature even voting $50,000 a pay somebody's way to the Charles an Exposition.1 Mr. DomInick: That $50,000 was not apay any one's way but to build a QE tructure for South Carolina exhibits. er Mr. Taylor said he didn't intend to ay it just that way. He meant the eople who paid for the building didn't2 et to see it. Mr. E. H. Aull discussed taxation, C' tating the same position as on yester- al ay. Had opposed building state insti- - Ltions, but didn't want to pull them ,J own now. Advocated good roads and Si lucation. As to the child labor ques- pl on, he was opposed to children of ten- og er years working in the mills, but did ot favor the present child labor bill, F ut some solution must be reached, for ais kind of legislation is bound to come,1 nd unless the question is solved now, aat legislation will be radical. T The candidates for p PROBATE JUDGE,D Messers Jno. C. Wilson, Amos Wells, nd W. WV. Hodges made short address-J Ison. Geo. E. Prince was present and iade one of his good speeches. JNO.K. ALL. oc I4ILCA akes short roads. A~ML a nlight lodsn QRUASEL lit od for everything th that runs on wheels. Ito Sold Everywhere. Yo Th-ch2r Wanted. 3H E l'ATHON'S AND TRUSTEE~S L"f (ntra! Schoo! will miiet on *ur'd iv. :\mrust1t 2qd. 2 o'clock for the irpo-. of e *wing~ a te,Icher for said hoo! e ar . $27.50, mix months school Ihea ti'.- to be hanudt d to either of* 9;&drigiwed 'ruswes~ he that date. J1. D SH EELY, WV S SEYBT, U .1 C. SLIG -a, Pomaria. S.C. - NOMINATIONS. For Congress. A IKEN, OF ABBEVILLE N- "2 by announc-d as a candi '. f >r Co' .e: from ,', Third Con r-ou-al i)"trict. rand Is pie(ig2ed tI h't,;-i the r u!ut ol th )e:miocrati, ...n rv ... ion Wm. N. Giraiuou a; a r dtndida .r' :r :r r ' Ie Third Con-re o a I)i,riet, .ubj -t to the action n D. m.er r :o't yiLeio [ I. Mc':ALLLA, (f ABBEVILLF . i - --reby aun:.u::ced( a c.ndidat, )r C.n:ro fr'orm th.. Third Conw on. l 1):riet in i hi Dt"moeratie pri :ar ndi is ph- gred .o :-bide the r..ul f t hi' s . n . ' E( E. Pi:. ESQ., OF AN d. ron, is h< reby announced as tndi for ('onglr"ess fron the Tbir ( ri ression Di-triet, snd i= pl(-dge< > abide the result (f the Demcrati rimar\ eb'e!io:: [ ANNOUNCE my:,lf : a candida for Coriaress in the Third Distric r-j-ct to thl, .acti"in ,of the )emocrati rirmary election E. M. RUCKER, JR. R [. R F SMITH OF PiCKEN is hereby announced as a candi ate for Congress from the Third Con ressional District. and is pledged t hide the result of the Democratic pri iary election [IM. J STRIBBLING OF WAIL V alla, Oconn e County, is here y announced as a candidate for ('on rc--s from the rhird CongrPssiona listrlct it the Democratic Primar nd is plc dd to abide the result of tb me. 'or House of Represen tatives. W. HIGGINS IS ANNOUNCE] a candidate for the House of Re sentatives, and is pledged to abid ie result of the Democratic primary L HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSEL a candidate for the House of Rep sentatives from Newberry County abject to the rules of the Democrati rimary. ELBERT H. AULL. AM a cand date for re-el" ction t the Hotus- and will thide the resul f th e prirnry. JNO. F. BANKS. AM A CANDIDATE FOR RE elCit as a member of the Hous i Representativ-s subject to the rule f the Democrxtic party. Fred H. Dominick. RTIMIUR KIBLER iy h'rehv at Z.ounced a candidat; for the Hous f Rtpre-' ntative, a'd is p'edg. d t bide the rf.sult -"f the Dem"crati rmn rv. HEREB1 tr.nounce myr'f vs candidate for the House of ReprE .atative. and will abide the result r 1e Democratuic p'rim ary election. Respectfully, W. HI SANDERS. ~ HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELI - as a and idate f:,r the~ House of Re; sentatives and pledge myself to abid ec resul' of the orimary election. JNO. M. T AYLOR, of West End. "or County Supervisor LHEREBY AN~NOUJNCE MYSELI Las a cand ida.e for Supervisor fo ia County of Newvherrv, arti ile@lt vself to abide the re:uiu of tne Dem ratie orir, ary election. JOHN B BEDENBAUGH. vR. J. Y.FLOYD IS HEREBY AN nounced ais a e,nd idate tor Count: Lprvisor~ and is~ pledg~ed t,o abide tb as HG of the Demrocratic primary elec onm. [D. R A\IA GE is hereby an e nuocd a acan'didatet fca btUf y SuperPvi$'r, anid is lJd ged t< >idA! the rei'mt in. th" Demfocr'at9 im'erv. ~ HERE'BY ;'NNOU'E MYSELF . a candia ae for. Cou nti e u pervisor bjezt to the rules v.n repzil.ons o ec Demoer rie primaey. 1EO W. S'W ITIENR FR( canid('te for i ounty Su pervi-ol N 'm herry Counmt. i d p1 d~ e- my ~f to iibide the resu r. of :he D-rmo T 0 STiN ART, Jr. OH-N M. SCHUMPER: is H ERE. by nominat't as a caundida'e for >unty Supervisor atnd is pledged tc ide the result of t.he primary FMUNROE WICKER IS HEREBI announced a candidate for Count: ipervisor for Newberry County anc edged to abide the result of the Dem ratic primary. or County. Treasurer HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELI a candidate for the office of Count: easurer of Newberry County, anc edge myself to abide the result of the mocratic primary election. W. W. McMORRIES. L. EPP'S TS HER(EBY AN. * nounced as a candidate fo- re 3ctionl to th a otlicvo of f 'ounty Tres er for Nea%berry Count.y, aind is edged to abide the result of the [Dem ratic primary election I VHAEl beautiful lineof 'ictures and Hammocks aat I am offering at nd below cost. If you need a Picture or a Ham. ck now is your a:me to bn:.. IF ,s to b)Uy v.hc'n yon cant get ha r ins such as I am offering. I hav. st bought the large.st and. pr.tis t te of Pictures for my fall s-teck at I have ever had, anid int order make room for ibem I will give n some hargains that you domt :en get itt Newbn ry. Come ari( set for v('nr'-l f. look Store. _iGRET I HIGH GRADE GOI We are inspired by have rearranged every line of the very choices All Colored Spri Every suit in the I Nothing else reserved! for Men, Boys and Chil Special cut price or t job pile. Regardless of Cost! Children'a Clo!.biug to be sold re 0 gardless of cost. We mean exactly what we say. Nothirg will be re served. Ctst will not be considered. SUITS FROM 75 CTS. TO $3 00 This is the seasoi ee% Coats and extra Pan itiour line of these goo t found the best. Our i this fact, and we I i compelled to repleni jsupply the demand 01!offering great value e iTrousers and Light C The Shoc bol-i< place in the frot rank, nd th accomnplished intentions to do better ~for .) our Shoes. We'~ have~ al~ kiids e. Sho's for Every body. Come to us f O. M Head to Fool Cli ~' OURS~ 91 ~ usi Big E SFOR T ~LA WN SWINGS A pound of 9 each sixteen c Baby Cabs and C ~' iLittle i GILDER S [ NVEWBER SLIECTA CLE:S A ND EY EGl,ASSES Do your eyed ache and burn at r:iLght? I hatve the best trial cas for. ttin1 Sri etaeles aInl E:;mlasses, and canl it th -nm',. dlijelt eye's. with the proper gfas--es. I bave fitted 2la~ss for the .hest reople in the caun' y and can! fit you. I use only the bet. grade Cry'staline enses. Come a'mi give me a trial and be convinced. Stridl1y one price to all. GUY DANTIELSA .1 e Wt~ V!' *~ fl d 4)19! 1411. IEDUCTIO ODS GOING AT LOW the success of our Jun thing and made the pric t merchandise. ig Suits Going at De nouse to go except the E Sweeping Reduction! T dren. The best that mor a special lot of Suits--g aw Hats Far Below Rcgl1r Vallo. We never carry Straw Hats over from one season to another. So the c balance of our Straw H its must go s at auy price. Nuw is your time to g till out the season with a good Straw Hat. Styles and quality are 0. K. C The seasc n for light one for us ir ts, and in k this is goo j handle late ds is to be everything Pales prove prices are 1 prv selection tr ave been ibbe found ar sh these to of celebrati We are just receiv We the "Intern s in extra ter. Call i oats. Gents' Fur House of N iShoe H,>nse is Jamieson's. Backe~d b by you than any Shoe Store any where ,f Shoes-High Grade a1d Medium Pri r Sh>ws. We are what we cim to be .JAMIES thier- -- - -At I @ I oug h"r Dixie Canopies. ' pleasure withI unce of price. I' and. Benches. o Carts. If' Nhite Iron Cribs. I' ef te lood Crops - COME FROM s )ood Seeds. 'AE hi .v Bioists Turiipj Stedr in all N%ewe Seec1stI :'WEEKS, Corllr D)rg Store, Aready for grinding the new crop of MH ebryRlerMl snwS wheat. You can make engagements C. for lay or night. Remember they by' grind for the tenth. The mill makes st less seconds and shorts and more first- as 2lass flour than the other mills. Hence p it will pay you to take your wheat to P lthe Thir garantee is more than Rp rindinge mn ill ofesbie bthemr pe rindnd yonur llebetrplae :han anywhere else. LEH DOWN PRICES! e and July sales, and :es still lower on our 1ply Cut Prices. flue and Black Goods. he lot comprises suits iey can buy. ing at just half on the lig Reduction in Ladies' Oxfords. Our entire he to go regardless of ost. This is a sale in Oxfords of iost extraordinary value. Latest s Lyles in Fine Footwear and medium rades, all o go! Here's a sample: $150 OXFORDS FOR 75 CTS. Ither goods in same proportion. >n has been a great " Gents' Furnishings. i d evidence that we st and best styles in in this line. Our'" :he lowest, and our ie most complete to* ywhere. A new line:; ad "Eclipse" Shirts* ed. We also have * ational." None bet-jo mnd. see our line of* aishings. rwberry y experience and inspired by the We are sure of your coming to us - ed, G*ood Sboes, Celebrated Shoes, -The Shoe House of Newberry. ;ON, edcPrice. 0OR COMFORT \ND ECONOMY WICKLESS BLUE FLAME OIL STOVES. ibsolutely SAFE and RELIABLE. iewberry Hardware Company. RESTAURANT!! At R. J. Mzler's Restaurant meals mn be had at. all hours on short no. e. Fishb, Steak anid all seasionable shes served. The- Restaurantt will >t be clost'd diown daring the sum er, but wili be iin fall blaMto serve ec public withi the' best the markt LB afford. Prompt, polite and .at ntive servants always glad to serve I als'o ke-'p or"' of the choicest'w oks of F-mer Giroceries ever -ouIght to thi9 city. Call to see me. Resp'ct fully, Near Postoffice. 00. wo(uK SLaO. SCHOLARSHIP COR each Congressional district in 'South Carolina, and two for the ate at large in KING'S MOUNTAIN [LITARY ACADEMY, Yorkville, S. These scholarships will be awarded our Representatives and Senators, ictly upon merit, in the same manner the award of scholarships to West F'or full information address your presnatie, or one of or Senators, W. G. STEPHENSON, Supt., Yorkville, S. C.