Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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{? WWWWWVWWWVWWV I FRQHIBr I DEPAR p VW*%^W%*WVWW?VWW ftmiiimmmmmiii. The Attitude of the Citizen to the Liquor Problem. It 18 not possible within the limits of this brief article, to enter into a full discussion of either citizenship or the liquor question, or yet of the relation of the one to the other; but only briefly to touch upon the duty of the citizen to what is commonly calleu the "Liquor Problem". It might be well, just here, to briefly d fine the term "Liquor Problem:" as used in this article. In general terms it means simply this: W hat shall the State do with the liquor traffic! It has many phases and suggests many minor questions, but they may be all resolved into this one corn * !a.* XT. v I* oil prenensive ijucmivii. * ??* <*n practical purposes, however, the term "liquor problem" with the citizen of South Carolina today is: Shall we continue to have tome form of the dispensary, in which every citizen, however un? willing, is a partner with the Stale in the traffic, or shall we have prohibition? That is the question which we are now called upon to decide, and upo?) that question must we vote at the next election. It is impossible either to ignore or evade the question; and since it is one ofthe questions ot the political campaign, every citizen must decide and act for or against prohibition, whether he wishes to do t bo or not. The State has been asking herself "liquor questions'' through all her past history. She has* always had a "liquor problem,'' for, like Banquo's host, it "will not down", but continues to rise up again and > again for settlement, and all because it was not settled right at e ? l>..4 I ursi. OUl, ilUWCVCl 8CUICU, il will continue to be a more or less troublesome question as long as men have base appetites, or love gold better than the welfare of their fellowmen. Whatever have been the many liquor questions which the State has had to answer, the tendency of her legislation has been steadily, not toward uppression, but towards greater State control, culminating in the present dispensary law. She has always regarded the traffic, not so ? 1*1 _ _i mucn as an rvn 10 oe suppressed, as a lemon to be squeezed; for, however she may have from time to time changed her methods of dealing with the traffic, she has never changed her one constant purpose to own and coutrol its revenue. Though apparently very anxious tofdehorn the dangerous cow, she never once loses sight of the milk supply. But if theliauor traffic is an evil?and almost all admit that it is should it not be'entirelv suppressed without regard to the revenue, however great! Having therefore prohibited and suppressed the traffic on the part ot her citizens, the question now ? is:Shall she herself continue in the business or go out anil thus give us prohibition, as the constitu / lion provides? "] hat the liquor traffic is a curse to the State as well as to the individual, hardly needs proof; it is 1 an undisguised curse, it curses twice, cursinghim who gives ami and him who receives. It curses ^ seller as well as buyer; it curses State and people; it curses the present generation and leaves an inheritance of curses for posterity. It curses all who touch it, and all who calmly look on. It curses body, mind, and soul, causing destruction to the body, defi'e ment to the mind, and degradation to the soul. It destroys in jnau the image of his God, turning ^ 1 vvvwwwwwwwww r3 nox | iTMtsNT. | w% v; wvw\vwv%\. vw\ 3 UUUUiUUUUiUiUUMUiU^ I his body into a beast, and hisj mind and soul into a demon. It destroys in man will-power, sell*? respect, self-control, and finally, i character; in fact, it destroys in him all that go to make up true manhood. It destroys the purpose of God in man's creation, and deteats the end of government. It brings fort had manner of vice , and crime and does most to till prisons, poor houses,asylums, and graves. And now having cursed individuals and society, it has like a serpent, twined itselt around the tof>of the columns of our State, and "hangs hissing at | the nobler man below." In vain has the State tried to make the traffic respectable; it scorns res pectabi]ity,and continually tears oil its respectable clothes, exposing its filthy nakedness, and causing the State to spend labor and resouices to patch up the rents in its respectability. It not only re fuses to be made respectable it. self, but also refuses to allow any one else to be so who has anything much to do with it. Were it not a crime against both God and man, it should still be suppressed, be cause it is a continual source of trouble and annoyance to the State. What then should we as cili zens do? We now share with the State in the crime, but not in the profits: we want to share in neither, and, God helping us we will not. We as citizens make the State; we make lie what we our selves are. Cannot we, therefore, make her tree from this curse? She has stopped everyone else, herself she cannot stop. Jehovah said to Israel in captivity, k"Seek the peace of the land wherein ye dwell, lor in its peace shall ye have peace". Therefore, the highest peace and prosperity of each one of us as citizens demand that we shall constantly seek the peace and prosperity of the land in which we live. This is our land, and it is a goodly heritage. It is our duty to her, to ourselves, our homes, and our God to save her from dishonor and decay. Appetite and greed of gain keep up the traffic. To kill it we must strike at these. The traffic must be made unprot itable and unpopular, and drunkenness, if not a crime, at least a isdgrace. The 'diquor question"?prohibition or no prohibition?now before the people of South Carolina is the only possible right question. Let us answer it aright once and for all. Let every christian citizen pray and vote, and let every citizen work and vote for prohibition. The only successful way to deal with the traffic is to kill it, vinrl hv7 t Iid u.Q i'af/1 rvf tlm I ai*/^ WJ 111^ KS '? UiU \ri lilVr XA/IU j and Gideon," we hope at the August election to kill and bury it forever and ever, Amen. And1 the devil and those who love gold ! better than the souls of men, will be its only mourners. Spring Bank Ripples. Below is given the Honor Roll of Bethel High School for the month ending June 3. Those who noticed last month's roll will remark an advancement of some of the pupils, which reflects great credit on their II i o i i loveiy ana proncienc.yoan; teicner. Miss Lula Epps, 99. ' Bertha Burgess, 99 " Fannie Epps 99 " Fannie Welch 98 " Snnie Burgess 97 a Mabel Burgess 97 " Boss Epps 96 u Selma Burgess 96 " Mollie Kennedy 95 Mr. Robbie Burgess, 95 ** Bishop Burgess, 95 Apple Jack. BENSON BUDGET. Waifs of News Collected in and around Benson. As l he Record has no regular correspondent Iron this point, 1 wi'l occasionally send in some dots. 1 Mr. W A McCrea, who is visiting friends here, is suffering from ^ an attack of fever. Crops generally are looking fine now. though a good shower of rain j would be beneficial. I Our farmers are through liar- j vesting their oats. The crop i sown in the tall turned out very I well, that planted in the spring; however, is aln>o?t a failure. Sotne of the youth and beauty of Benson assembled at the house of Mr W DSnowden last Friday evening, and several hours were agreeably spent in singing to the accompaniment of the organ. Rev- A B Earle preached at ( edar Swamp church last Sunday afternoon, taking his text from First Epistieof John, III: 3. His sermon was clear, touching chiefly upon the hope of eterni ty and the 1 immoriauiy 01 me "im For the benefit of those whose) geographicaljknowledge does not include this thriving little "burg" I will say that Benson is ten miles east of Kingstree, abounds in rich farming lands, and contains some thing less than 13000 inhabitants, most of whom are easy going planters. (/apt. John E Scuot has been quite unwell tor th e last few days This venerable old genllemean is one of the oldest inhabitants of the of I he county, being aooul 78 years of age, and qcite feeble. He has the highest esteem of all who know him, and we all hope for him a ? - J speeuy recovery tnu many years yet to be with us. t Our new Methodist church is at last in the course of erection. The question of buil tin g it was agitated a year ago, and if the members had possessed mire religi ous zeal ili would have been built long before now. We need a protracted meeting here to infuse more religious fervor into the people and awake them to a sen^e of their duty. A favorite diversion among the boys of Bemon is to go to the river in a wagon well supplied wiih camp equipments and 9pend several days there angling lor the finny denizens of the Black. It's quite a recreation to bi far from | lie busy haunts of men" where 1'-the breezy call ofincense breathing morn" is caught more readily than the wary fish. At night, too, with camp fires here and there, aglow like signal lights, along the banksof the stream, the woods re sounding with laugh and jest ming ling with the song of some sleepy bird startled out of his slumber, 'lis pleasant to inhale the aromatic odor of steaming coffee, mingled with the fumes of fragrant tobacco, and the hissing of frying fish as it undergoes the process of being cocked to a crisp brown th it would attempt an epicure. Overhead, ana lending its silvery light to the scene, transforming the dark woods into a silvery forest, is the moon ever climbing higher, and suggesting the days ??f Robin Hood, when he and his merry outlaws disported themselves Uunder the greenwood tree."' But I must call a halt, lest your ! readers protest against my ever writing again. '1 Notsew. 11 We buy to sell, and sell we do?1 ] groceries are going at phenotn- j, enally low prices and are always ^ in F.eepinj: wim me rone or rue marker. S. Al. Askins, Lake 1 City, S. 0. ^ Justreceived; a car load of corn j to go at prices that will please the ^ people. S. M. Askins, Lake City ' S. C. Young men, I have a pretty ! line of neckware. Come and get r pleased. S. M. Askins, Lake / City, $. C\ 1 " [If! 11 HP Iff. j ^ (Continued from first page) Company B?Sumter Liyht , Enfantry? -David W Cunningham, j [ndiantown; Jari.es M Mason, Lanes. Company A -Darlington (iuaids ?'i his company lias no native: ;ons of Williamsburg in it. but t he j (allowing young men who havei lived in the county for some lime! are with us: nuiiam o moore, [Jeorge A Bristow and W in.David j Shaw. 1 will venture to say that tliet native, patriotic sons of Williamsburg countv will make a record for themselves on the battle-field that will equal that made bv their fathers in bygone wars, and that though the number of volunteers from that county is small, the reputation for valor heretofore I borne by them will be maintained j by the boys who have volunteered i to serve their country in Cuba, the Philippines, Spain, or whenever else they may be called. Our camp is iust back of the dancing pavilion ol Shandon, and the boys enjoy many a hop there. Friday night is the regul -r time lor dances, and as I sit in my lent and by the flickering light of a candle write this letter, many | other soldier boys are enjoying! the giddy whirls to the delightiui strains of music rendered bv a string band, in the beautifully lighted dance hall. Truly soldiers will enjoy themselves il there is any enjoyment to be had. Louts J Bristow. Messrs. Wilkes and Dexter 1 Courtney, after a nine months' 'erm at ttie Willis'oo Co educa tional Jnslilnle, are home lor the summer. The former was a mem ber of the recent mudualing class. Hen ScoU, a negro about town, while oil a visit to Clarendon county, g'.t into a light and re t-feived several rents in his anatomy, which were repaired by Dr. W G Gamble. We positively decline to pub | li- h annonyinuus communications.: or those signed only with initials j or a nom de plvmc. Do not omit; your signature, however often you ! inav write. * I Among the young lawyers admi t- j ted to the Har this week was Mr. j LeroyLee, of this county. Mr. Lee! will probably go to Lee county, j wh*re he will engage in the practice oi his profession. Mr. Louis J Bristovv, editor of the County Record, has gone to the 'Merited field," and in his absence Mr. C W YVolfe has charire j of The Record. Southern L'ub-j lisher. To say that the exhibition given by Mr. lvirby at the Court house Thursday night was poor would be rather flatterinjr. The small audience present wearily listened to a boring lecture on Cuba, illustrated by some pictures dimly projected upon a screen, and a music-box, which dismally ground out a lew selections of music. A party from here composed of ii.? < ,.]! : t ~ t> I III? lUIMMMIl^ IJUVC ley's Island to spen<l the summer. J Capt.and Mrs. J no A Kelleyj with lheir daughters, Misses Bes-| I sie and Alma, and Mrs. A B Earle, and children. Capt. Kellev will be in Kingstree off and on during the summer to attend to his professional business. The South Carolina College has j recently issued an attractive cat-j alogue. Among the students enrolled are, in the Senior class. Messrs. Geo. A. McCutehen and r.r.tona Qolturc* in I hn I ntii/M* IVft. UV. IUIIVJ UMI VVI ill I IIV V U1IIUI ^ 1U I . Wilmot L. McCutchen, and in the Freshman, Messrs. William E. Brock in ton and Louis W. Gilland. \mcng the law students are the lames of Messrs. Leroy Lee and. Edwin Hirsch All of these young nen are from Williamsburg; Jo., and are doing well in thei j, espective classes. I THE CEESTEST BOOK CF THE AGE' Should he !a Every Iloie and Library. Tje People's nit Hislorg I* written by Iiiitlit Hon. William Fwnrt Gladstone, Ex-Premier of Great liritiuit and Ire and. Chester, Eng.; ltev. A. II. Sinro Qiu*-ii'* Code, i\ Oxford. J.nc.; Kev. Samuel Ives ('urG?s. 1). I).. < lin-ari'i Theological Seminary. (Ibi-mto lit.. Ku*. Frederic IV. Knrrar. U.D., F.K.S.. I)san or (' nlerbury. ( niiierbury. r.nit.. Kev. Elmer II. Canon, Ir. P.,Tints College, Sotuervilie, Mess.; He*. Prank \V Gun-uii:')*, 1) I), Am.our Institute, Chicago. III.; Ker George r. Pentecost, D.I).. Murjl-. hone Presbyterian Church, London. Inc.; Ho*. K. S. MitcArtliur. 1)1). Calvary llnpti-t Church, New Yorlc City. N. Y.. liav. Mart; n Sumnierliell, D.l)., Main Si loot Free Baptist Church. Low i?t. n. Me: Hev. Frank M. Ilrii-tol. D.l).. Kirv Methodist Episcopal Church, Evnuston. Ill .; he* IV. ! Jleore, I I..D . "The Christian (VnaaoDKral'li," Loudon. Fng. lie*. Kdwnrd Everett Hale. D.D. South i oncregatinnal Church, P.o.ton. M v - ; Re*. Joseph Acur Beet; D.D.. Wesleyaa Collece. ltichiuond. Eng.; licv. Cu-|.?r Kene Gregory. Leipzig l'mversity, Leit/ig, Germany; He*. \Vra. Clea.or Wilkinson D I), Cniversity of Chicago. Chicago, 11'., Rev. Samuel Hurt. D.l).. Trinity College, Hurt ford. (Mini.; Hev ..I. Monro Gih-on, D.D. .St. John's VVo->d Presbyterian Church. London. f.ng Re*. George C Lonmer. I.I-.D. The Temple. Bo ton. Mas*. POPl Lilt hutrinv nt: page*. 57 full-page illustration-. gin edges, cloth, jl.50; half levunt, (5.UU; full levant. fli.O). qi lit n? KWTIOX |.2(M pne ?. 2Wt full-page illustration*. Style A gilt edge*, full levant, one volume, *15 I); Stvlo B two volumes, full levant, tufted. $20.0(0 in 16 PARTS, quarto *ise. review questions to each, stiff paper cover*, -owed, trimmed -lightly, $1.00 each part. For sale at all book-tores and by booksellers. For further information, wute HENRY O. SHEPAKD, Publisher, 212 and 21i Monroe Street, Chicago. Illinois. The next examination of ap plieaDts lar teaeoers' certificates will be held at Kioctree, Friday, June 17, 1808, between the hours or 10 o'clock a. in., and 5 o'clock p. m. TanoPv D. Lesksxe, o.. , ..f i:,i V ?i. oti jii. wj liu. A lull line of furniture of all kin 's !o op had af the lowes prices from 8. M. A ski ns, Lake City, 8. C. An Old Idea. Every day strengthens the l>elief of eminent physicians that impure blood is the cause of the majority of our diseases. Twenty-five years ago this theory was used as a basis for the formula of Browns' Iron Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected by this fumous old household remedy are sufficient to prove that the theory is correct. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. For the next 30 days I will sel my entire stock of Dry Goods Notions, Clothing, 8hoes, llats, and j many other aitides at greatly re I duced prices. I defy all compe tit ion. <'otne quick for great bar ! wains :it S M_ Askins. Lake Cil.vS. C. DIiuiim of (he Blood and Scryei. No one need suffer with neuralgia. This disease is quickly and permanently cured by Browns' Iron Bitters. Every disease of the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic o~ otherwise, succumbs to Browns' Iron Bitters. Known ami used for nearly a quarter of. a century, it stands to-day foremost among our most valued remedies. Browns'Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. I still kjep on hand the famous u Virginia*' and Derby "mows and the extra ware to lit. These stoves; always give gtinine satisfaction, and are guaranteed to please. 8. M. Askins, L ike City, S. C. Ladies' sailor hats, all colors i grades and ?tvles. 8 M Askins Lake City, S (j. ICvcrvl?o?ly Sa>? So. Cn?rnrot.s Camlv Cat.mrlic. the ir.nst wonderful medical uisco crv of the aire, peasant and refn slunsr i<> the tasie. a,-i gently j and positively on kidneys*liver and bowels, L'le&nsiin; tb? entire system, dispel colds, | cure hear Incite, lever, habitual constipation j and biiionsne?s. Please buy and try a box , of ('. (1. (J. to-day; 10, ti"i. Ml cents. iSuldacd ' guaranteed to cure by all dru. gists. The largest assortment of men's straw and felt hats ever seen in L ike City at rock bottom prices ' at 8. M..Askins, Lake City, 8. C. | I always keep on hand a full J and complete line of farming ini-j plements, carpenters1 tools, and .ill L- tirl aC Ivipdu'i.ru -mrl t 11 "II I\ I I VI *71 IKIIMn IIIX , MMV? * . Iheiu low down. S. M. Ask ins, Lake City. S. C. Til3 most complete assort I inent of men's boy;,' an ! children's ! clothing from the cheapest to the best, at S! M. Aslvins, Lake City, S. C. Vftlnnble to Women. Especially valuable to women is Browns' j Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache disaDuears. strength takes the place of weakness, anil the i^low of health readily comes to the pallid check when this won- ] derful remedy is taken. For sickly children i or overworked men it has no equal. Nohorne | should l?e without this famous remedy, j Browna'Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. Doctor's satchels contain reme-: dies for other people's crips. There are many who are anx-J ious to learn in a school of scandal. >'o-To-l.?r for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco lianlt cure, makes weak I men sirout;. bloou pure. Site. tl. Ali orugKists. j A natural voice has to look sharp j not to sing flat. Haven hair is not exactly something to crow about. f~" Are You Weak? Weakness manifests itself in the loss of ambition and aching bones. The blood is watery; the tissues are wastim: the door is ! being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns' j Iron Bitters taken in tiine will restore your | strength, soothe your nerves, make your blood rich and red. Do yon more good than an expensive special eourse of medicine. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. The gam*. of chess is taught in all j the Austriau schools. BUELL & BflBPtCPS!' ! 5>U\ Oak chiffoniers $6 50 to $12. Hook shelves SI 0 to S3. Hammocks 75c, 80. Si 25, $1 50. Door Mats 5?)c and 75c. Easels 50c, 75c and $1. Li l intry Uaips $2 and $2 50. Six foot Jute Hugs ??c. Window shades 10c to $1 2">. Sofa cushious and Head Rest* 20c, I 30c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c. IIS, VALISES. Canopy nets $1 25 and ">0. Excelsior, Husk, Moss and Cotton Matt re ses. Chinese and Japanese mattings at I old prices. Stair oilcloth at lbc, 25c I and hoc a yard. 10-pifce chamber sets <3 19 to {6 50; ! 12-piecv chamber sets *10. Buell & Roberts, : 373 A A I> 573 KHft SlItlKT 4 Corner Cannon Street, I Charleston, 8.1^_ j ati jiwtip rnaqt r iwc ItUJLMJJLLlU Cash Dry Goods .? Store is the Place for Bargains. -a-'.: >?nrr-r;:^ New Goods This Week. 1 T 'l/IInc* RlapL* '\nri Tan i seamless iiose. at 5c a pair. 6 cases ladies' and children's hats,of | the latest styles. Five hundred yards of Ofgandi at 14c. Five hundred white plaids at 5c. j Tliev would be cheap at 6c. One case Heavy undressed longclotb at 6c. Three thousand yards of beautiful ribbons, belts and many other goods. fllllll DEPARTMENT. . Walnur suits, ten pieces. $65. $75 $95 Oak suits, 10 pieces. $17 to $65. Oak wardrobe, $10 to $20. I Walnut wardrobe $19 to $30. Imitation Walnut wardrobe $8 50 to n l Lnn i iu uunu i uimu. I __ North-Easiern R. R. of S. C9 i CONDENSED SCHEDULE. . % Dated Dec. 20. ISO*. TRAINS GOINli SOUTH. No. 35.* Leave Florence 3:25 a. in Leave King*tree Arrive Lanes 4:40a. m Leave Lanes 4:40 a. m Arrive Charleston , 0:20 a. in No. 23.* l^t'Hve rioreiiee iu Leave Kingstree 8:55 p. in Arrive Lanes 9:13 p. m Leave I>anes 9:13 p. ir ! Arrive Charleston 10:50 p. in No. 53.* Leave Lanes 7:15 p. m Arrive Charleston 9:4<>p. m TRAINS GOING NORTH. No. 78.* Leave Charleston 5:23 a. m Arrive Lanes 7:05 a. m Leave Lanes 7:05 a. in Leave Kincrstree 7:23 a. m Araive Florence 8:25 a. ni No. 32* Leave Charleston 5:17 p. m. Arrive Lanes 0:53 p. m. Leave Lanes 6:53 p. m. Leave Kinjrstree Arrive Florence 8:15 p. m. No. 52.* t /it i rr.r\t\ ~ L**ave v^naiifMuu i.w a. m Arrive Lanes 8:32 a. m *I>ailv. tDaily except Sunday. No. "52 runs through to Columbia via Central It R of S Trains No*. 78 and 33 run ria Wilson and Fayettevi 1 le Short Line and make close connection for ali points North. Trains on 0 & DRR leave Florence daily except Sunday 8:4'i a. in. arrrive Darlington 9:18 a. m., Hartsville 11:25 a. n>. Cherav 10:30 a. m., Wad'esboro 2:2.1 p. m. I^eave Florence daily except Sunday 8:25 p. m.. arrive Pari: o.;n\, ... Tl^r. ...uJIIa O.^a 1111J4 Ll'II O.w [). ill.* uvrillici 13T v.-xvr p. in., Gibson 10:10 p. ni. Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6:2") a. m.. Bennettsvillc 0:49 a. m.f arrive Darlington 7:40 a. in.# leave , Darlington 7:55 a. in., arrive Florence x_ 9:25 a. in. Leave Wades hero daily except Sunday 6:00 p. ni.. ('lieraw 5:15 p. m.. llartsvilie 2 15 p. in., Darlington 6:24 p. m., arrive Florence 7:00 p. m. J NO. F. DIVINE, . Gen'l Sup't . v ????? H A Wonderful DlscoTery. The last quarter of a century record* many wonderful discoveries in medicine, but none that have accomplished more for humanity than that sterling old household remedy. Drowns' Iron Bitters. It seems to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, woman or child can take it without deriving the greatest benefit. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers#