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For some time past there has appeared in the "Weekly Mail" a serine of articles, characterized by > vague insinuation and artful innuendo, chargiug by indirection, at least, misappropriation of funds by the town council of Kingstree, and other high crimes and misdemeanors. Thft4* articles verv naturally at tracted attention and gave rise to considerable speculation as to what their author was driving at. Noth: tangible was offered, however, as it qn^ned to be the object of this fpllpirant for literary fame to force the council to prove itself innocent in 4#?*uae of the well known principle. of moral as well as statutory Jaw t&0g "the burden of proof rests upon the accuser". Such expressions were used as, "I propose to throw the search light, and if need bt, the x-rays, and I promise you it will be interesting reading;" also this: "Piy it up, gentlemen! pay it npl When the school trustees of * ' " i ..11 *1,^ mnn.r JJIStilCl JMO* 19 an tuio uiuuwj y | OQjijied with the proceeds of the bonds of the town, less the $700 commission for the town clerk, they will hare money to loan. This is no idle talk; it means business. The town cannot afford to LOSE IT." When no attention was paid to the "Fair Play" articles another scribe appeared on the scene under the appellative of "More Anon". His article was printed in both the local newspapers, and coming as it did , in sequence with the lucubrations ' of "FUir Play", it was eviuenuy intended as supplementary thereto. aMore Anon's" article was nothing more than a sweeping and violent denunciation of the council, calculated to provoke resentment and arouse dissension and strife. But the writer claimed to have facts, which would be published later; and we are free to say that it was solely upon this representation that it was admitted to our columns. Out of this tirade grew the personal encounter, which as a sensation has had its little hour. With that affair it is not our purpose to deal, as it is fully covered in another column, supported by the sworn testimony of eye-witnesses. After the fight there were various Versions abroad; and, as it usually happens in such case, there were almost as many opinions as there are people in the town. Many rumors were afloat and the situation, seemed to grow more complicated. It was then that Mr P H r* * .v Stoll, editor of the Weekly Mail, and the editor of The Record determined to call on "Fair Play" and ^^HMore Aaon" and make them the i iMrnnwTiifiirrrriiTii ii uniniaii proposition that is set forth in oui signed statement. The reply of "F.iir Play" is terse, clear-cut and iridescent, hut scarcely in keeping with his literary producductions aud paradoxical pen-name. Here it is: "I KNOW OF NO 1)I& CREPANOIES OR MISAPPROPRIATIONS, HAVE HEARD OF NONE AND CHARGED NONE." We leave to his friends and admirers the task of reconciling this statement with his articles that appeared in the Mail. Our visit to "More Anon" was hardly more productive of results. At tirst he promised to specify, hut when the time came failed to do so; aud, after we had called throe times for something tangible as a basis for our work of investigation, he disused of the whole matter by savimr that lie preferred to make no charges. Truly a tame ending for a champion of reform who sallied forth armed and equipped "to cleanse the Augean stables and destroy the power and influence of those who flourish in a cess-pool of infernal corruption." It was our intention to probe to the core any charges that were made against the town coudciI and had the investigation disclosed the slightest evidence of corruption or venal conduct on the part of ortr trusted officials, we felt that we ow ed it to the town and to the public generally to denounce the guilty ones in no uncertain way. On the other hand, since every charge has fallen flat, both "Fair Play" and "More Anon" having failed utterly to present a single charge, it is equally incumbent upou ns to say that in our judgment, the town council stands completely vindicated, without a stain on its escutcheon. As to the conduct of the instigators of this futile agitation we refrain from comment No man of intelligence would do what they have done without a motive. To fathom their motive would be to plunge too deep into the realms of conjecture. Having given a frank .expression of our opinion we leave it to a fair-minded and intelligent public to draw its own conclusions, and so far as we are concerned the whole unpleasant affair is closed. A New York justice has ruled it a misdemeanor to call an old maid an old maid. We should like for His Honor to suggest an appellative more appropriateBenson Briefs. (Written lor last week.) Benson, June 25.?Rev H F Oliver, pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist church, filled his appoint ments last Sunday at 11 a m, and at 8:30 p m. We are always glud to have Brother Oliver with us. Rev William Roof preached at Cedar Swamp Methodist church last Sunday at 4 p ra. Mr W P McGill, from near Cades, visited his brother, J Y McGill, last Saturday and Sunday. Prof N D Lesesne ot Greeleyville was visitor at his old home last Saturday aud Sunday. Miss Louise, the eldest daughter ot Mr J Y McGill, has been sick for some days. Her malady is typhoid lever. Her condition is hopeful and we trust that she may soon be well again. Next Saturday, June 27,quarter ly conference of Cades circuit will meet at Cedar Swamp Methodist church. VV. S. G. It's foolish to cast your bread upon the waters when they are so many hungry men to whom you might hand it. L j BASKET PICNIC. The public is cordially invited 1 to aitend a Basket picnic to he given at Brown's Ferry on July Dili, 1003. Steamer Win Klliott will leave Khetn's Landing at 8 o'clock, a. in. sharp. Free ferriage at Brown's and at Mtinnerlyn's. committkk: j J I) Mannerly n, .1 \V Weldon, S I) Suo.vden, If I) mint, .1 If liemHiingway, J L Cook, 1) \V S'mmons, .John L \1 irsliall, .1 \V Mole, M. I).. C D Cook, Jr, W K Soovvilen, H Oarrawav, W I' Dnrant, T W Bel I une, K W I) irant, II I) Mannerly n, ./r, L F lthein, II O I'ipkin, C \V Lavender, II II Dorant. A dose of mother-in-law will often get a si?*k man out of Led when all else fails. Attention E verybody! Having removed from my old stand across the Railroad into the Grocery Store formally occupied by J. H. Brilles. 1 shall be glad to serve my Friends and Customers with HIGH CLASS FAMILY GROCERIES at the lowest Prices. Thanking the public for past favors, and hoping to deserve a continuance ot the same, I remain, At your service. J. H. V. GASKINS, Lake City, S. C. [TeSA ^] Trespass Notice. All persons are hereby warned not to trespass on any of njy lands. Any 1 person found trespassing on same will be dealt with :is tlie law directs. 3t W. R. GRAHAM. Notice. Until school commences again 1 will be In my office on Mondays. Teachers and Trustees who have not yet handed In School registers will please do so at their earliest convenience. tt-18 tf WM. (XK)PKR. Co. Supt Education. i Summer School for Negroes. The Bummer School for Colored Teachers will commence on Monday. July C, and continue in session for one month. J B B?rk of Georgetown will 1 be in charge and the sessions will he held in the A M. E* cl.ur;h. WILLIAM COOPER, 7-2 It Co. Supt. Education. Summer School for Whites. . The Summer School for White Teachers will commence Monday, July 2rt, and continue in session for one month. The exercise* will be held in the court house and will be conducted by Profs Ernest Wiggins and A R Banks. A full attendance on the part of public school teachers Is urgently requested. ?Mf t t a \r /mnnVD nilji.lA;il v^VAyron, 7-2 3t Co. Supt. Education. Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examinations. The examinations for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will he held at the County Court House on Friday, July 10th, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than fifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacated after July 10th, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at thi* examination. The next session will open about September 16, 1903. For further information and a catalogue address Pres. D B Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. 7-9 Registration Notice. The office of the Supervisors of Registration will be opened on the first Monday in every month for the purpose of*the registering of any person who is qualified as follows: Who shall have been a resident of the State for two years, and of the county one year, and of the polling precinct in which the elector offers to vote four months before the day of election, and shall have paid, six months before, any poll tax then due - ? ?< - 1?aU J and payaDic, ana who can oum mm and write any section of the constitution of 1805 submitted to him by tile Supervisors of Registration, or who can show that lie owns, and has paid all taxes collectable on, during the present year, property in this State assessed at three hundred dollars or more. J. J. EADDY." Cleric of B >ar d. Afl Ik put ikii 1 OUi (Piesess: 8 Lai 8 fissssssS jP the State. Notwith>t (# injure us our market i {? ting you prices than < !PL fj is her LEj 8 PRI< j* Here you find the Best fl advantage. Our gener )fi may feel sure of a warn {? our corps of efficient as W\ tion he enjoys of being j) ' If you are a stranger at j} that your Headquarters Thanking my old friei Ja trusting our future relal .VV COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CHARLESTON. S C. 118th YEAR BEGINS SEPT. 35. $ LETTERS, SCIENCE. EXGltf NEERING. One SeUoliijuhlp to euch County of South Carolina. 3j TUITION $4U. (jpBonrd and furnUhed n>oiii in Dorm- ft itory, $10 per niontu. All c*n-? didaU's for admission are per- JJJ mitu-d to compete for Roye?-i Scholarship*, which pay $100 a 5* a rear. For Catalogue, address ft HARRISON RANDOLPH, ft President. X A.'M. SNIDER, Surgeon Dentist. Will in future devote his whole time to bis Ringstree office unless due notice be given. Satisfaction Guaranteed. W. L. BASS, A Wnrnfiv at Law LAKE CITY. S. C. W. F. CLAYTON. Attorney at - Law. ..FLORENCE, S. 0 Practices in all the United States Courts, and in the Courts of Florence and Williamsburg Counties. DrBJ McCabe ji< * , ^ r . , ' t / Dentist KHTGST1EE, - - 3.C. i .r.7 ' 1MW1I 4ID Al i ill 1m I T-. iceu ir SSSS9SSSSSSSSS ce City, S. undisturbed as a leading r :anding the strong efforts s stronger and facilities gn sver before. ante; \DING WARE! CES and BUSIN1 ? ? i /-> < i >?% I* c ? Lignt in boutn uaronna tor sn< al accommodations are as gooc n welcome and courteous atten sistants. Our Mr Stanley just an auctioneer without a superi the Planters give us your busir will be with us in the future, nds for the liberal patronage gv :ions may continue as pleasant, YOUR FRIEND, \ S. Moo PROPRIETOR. . BUELL & I CASH DRY C Now is the time to buy your w ? m m HanKercmeis WE HAVE THEM IN GREAT VARIETY. LADIES' in Fancy Iacc and Km broidery offeet. Rood cheer Lawn from 5 to 25c. INDIES' H. 8. HANDKERCHIEFS, all Linen, 5c. LADIES' LAWN H. S. HANDKERCHIEFS, In 1-4, 1-2, and 1-Inch heme, at 5 vent*. LADIES' FINE CAMBRIC. 1-in H. S., 10c or three for 25c. LADIES' ALL-LINEN, very fine. 15c.. two for 25c. Alco a full line of COLORED-BORDERED HANDKERCHIEFS for Udies and Children from 3 to 10c. We also have a nice assortment of Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen. at from 5 to 25c. Wt have just received carefully aelccted line of Gents' Neckties, In a variety of shades, only 25c. Underwear, This 1* the place to set these for Men, Ladies and Children. j0>T*M;iil Orders Receive litre fa I A 373 and 375 Kin? Strc r?-f CRACK OOES TffE V I IN COME THE ORE TbftjrimMiiuQii SELLS THE VERY BEST GR> FERTILIZERS AT THE VERY LOWEST C It pays to fertilize your lands \ THE VIROINIA-CAROLIN/ CHEMICAL COMPANY# I1 PRODUCTS. ( OOZJD EJTERYWHTRI The Virginia-Carolina Chamlc# C%. CHARLESTON. S. C. r" _ ivf "V IjS X all ilai i lie ade, cJ narket of f) i UI KtVitlS tu * jatcr for get- UP ] & si | fj! 0) IOUSE in JT 58S XDwing your Tobacco to UP 1 as the best, and you Jl ton at all times, frcm )f\ ly merits the distinc- (m or in the East or South. ^ less and we will see UP Iran ,,c in fha nicf in/1 K Vtu UJ 111 111W [/ftjlj ttiiu I am, (4 8 re, | ROBERTS" OOPS STORE.Ladies' Skirts. We huve these up to date having had tben^ made to order. ^ Flannel Waists. AU Wool, In Black, Blue, Gray Garnet and Old Roe. Ladies' Jackets. Come and see us. We can give them to you at from $1.50 to 15 In Oxford Gray. Blue and Black. Hosiery, We have a fine line of these for Men, ladies and Children. Furniture Department. SPOT CASH Pit ICES. 10-piece Imitation Walnut Suits, $14. lo-piece Solid Oak Suits, $10 to $75.. 10>piece Solid Walnut Suits, $75, $85 to $125, A. full line of wardrobes. $10 to 28.50. .Solid 0?k Extension Tables. $5. Centre Tables from 50c to $4. Babjr-Carrtagcs, $H. $2.55 up to $12. 'to-Carts. $3.50to$18, Children'* (.'halts, Rockers and High Chain, select stock of Beds, $3. 50 to $13. I/>nngcs, Couches and .Single Lounges. Willow Rockers. $1.75. Wood Seat, High Arm Rockers, (1.50. White Iron Bods, $3.30. $1.25. $5, $5.30, $0. ST. and $8. Mention. iet, mm, S. C. ?'] >ERS I aalh wesqv f ULl, josx/ ^3^1 p Til fllllllMUIlin * ?^iijiisii iiiuiT "The Largest I Manufacturer of I Fertilizers on Ea$th" I; Forty odd \ Manufacturing plants Wholesale purchasers Largest importers v Concentration of Yv Management i ' 1 -ry jM