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?{# Countjj Jlecofit ! VOL. XX. KINGSTREE, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 30. 1904. N0 2(| THE STATE CAMPAIGN. Candidates Address An Audience of 25 Voters. After bombarding and reduc ing the fortifications of oh Georgetown on Friday, th< State and Congressional cam paigners reached Kingstree Sat urday morning and from the em inence of the court house ros trura trained their verbal 13-incl guns on the garrison that con fronted them, smashing its de fences and forcing it to capitu late. This being the second ap pearance of the congressional aspirants, they seemed to speal their pieces with more vim anc vigor than did the railroad com missioners, who had already en dured the din and dust of three meetings. There were presenl five candidates for railroad com missioner, one being reported absent, and four for Cougress from the sixth district, making all told ten candidates for the two offices. The meeting was called to or der at 11:30 a. m. by County Chairman A H Williams and Dr F W Eason, pastor of the Baptist church, invoked the Divine blessing. At the beginning of the speaking the audience numbered 111, but kept increasing until it reached the high water mark at about 250. The State campaigners all seemed gratified at the size of the "house", which they said was the biggest audience they bad yet had the pleasure of appearing before. As twenty minutes were allotted to each candidate it is impracticable to give even an outline of the speeches delivered, all of which showed careful preparation and were well received. Nearly every speaker was encouraged with a round of applause, which of itself, however, observation teaches us is a poor criterion of the impression produced when it comes to casting , ballots. The first speaker introduced was Mr W Bovd Evans, candi date for railroad commissioner, who thanked the people of this county for the liberal support given him two years ago when he made the race for this office with eight other candidates, and led in the first primary by 1800 votes. Feels that he is the > logical candidate to succeed Mr Garris, who has held the office six years. Was defeated by Caughman, who had the credit for the Jim Crow car law. Is the only candidate from the Pee Dee section and has the solid endorsement of Marion, his native county. Has prepared himself for the duties of this office. Is a lawyer and one lawyer is needed on the board, as the railroads employ the finest legal talent. If elected will look after the interest of the whole people. Refers to Fishing creek horror and raps the commission for not fixing responsibility on on railroad officials, where it belonged. Mr C W Garris, who is seeking re-election to this of fi.ce, followed next. In former race he received more votes in Williamsburg than all opponents lined up together. No still, small voice whispers that he has forfeited the people's esteem. His record could be spread out as an open page. Don't believe the working men will allow his opponents to appeal to their prejudice. Has A?3 i.?.?wrl aavotaicu IdAlil^ lUAUl ICS auu lowering- rates on products of field and woods. Denies having refused to raise taxes on railroads and appeals to record. Railroads promoted officials for for faithful services and he should receive reward of reelection for what he has done. There are over 300 miles of bridges and trestles and the commission can't look after them personally. Not responsible for length of term. Cites supreme court judges being reelected. All State officials are generally given second terms. Why single him out as an exception? Mr James Cansler was profoundly grateful to the Giver of all good to be here. Thank ^ou for this large audience. Am told it's the largest since campaign began and that it's due tc Cansler's being here that the audience is augmented. Can't attend all meetings on account | of depleted pocket book.Thanks 0: those who voted for him last | time and hopes for more votes j this time. May not be as learned as the rest, but may have more i -'heart-force" to drive what he e j has to the centre. Has no dis languished ancestry, but had - ! several brothers in Confederate - army. Mr Cansler's remarks - j were punctuated with humor l j and sarcasm at the expense of - his competitors. Mr Gignaillet was not present - and Mr Evans explained that he - had been called home to attend I court as a witness. c Mr John G Mobley feels prol foundly grateful for vote given . him in last election. It was . right that Mr Caughman should ? have been elected railroad com; missioner as the author of the . i Jim Crow bill. Had heard men I speak of ancestry but "a man's i a man for a' that". Is a farmer and imbued with love for that ; calling, but is it not asking votes for that reason. Is running on merit. The people are suffering r frnm npudifrence of railroad o ?O commission. 1 Shows that he . has had a successful political i record but doesn't want to be elected on that. Believes he has ability to take care of the people's interests. The com mission has the rig-ht to have : depots built. Why isn't there one here? Refers to Fishing Creek disaster and criticises railroad commission as to its report of that horror. Is a lawyer as well as a farmer and read statutes to show that commission is empowered to fix railroad rates. The records show that Mr Garris opposed the raising- of railroad assessments. Mr J H Earie said he was born over here between Sumter and Mayesville. Comes as a candidate from Greenville. Was born on a farm and is a lawyer. Explains duties of railroad commissioner. Believes in honesty in running for office and honesty after you get in. First entrance into politics. Refers to <-lof OrAonvillppnd linKifht UW VVA4 f 0 ly sheds elsewhere that do duty as depots. Makes few promises, but if elected will promise to have new depot at Charleston, Greenville, Kingstree and other places. Is 31 years old and tried to make himself competent before seeking the position. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. At the conclusion of Mr Earle's speech, the chairman introduced Hon James Norton, of 'Marion, a candidate for Conj gress. In his opening remarks ! he said that it was impossible i to discuss all the issues, so he would talk a little at random, and he did so. Mr Norton's speech received the polite attention of the audience. Mr J E Ellerbe, of Marion, said that he was somewhat surprised to be a candidate in this race, as he thought Mr Scarborough would run again. Thinks all the candidates under obligation to Senator Williams for not entering the race. Mr Ellerbe is a forcible stump speaker and tells some capital jokes. He said he | was going to do his best to beat 1 his opponents in this race and I it was evident that he meant I what he said. His speech was , listened to closely throughout J and was Jrequently applauded. Mr W F JDargan ot uarungton, said up to this time there were but three issues in the race? Nor ton, Ellerbe ahd Ragsdale? but that he, Dargan, was rapidly becoming an issue. If elected to Congress 1 he would endeavor to interest | capita lists in our undeveloped 'resources. Right here in Williamsburg, he said, were lands to be bought at a song that are as fine as any in the State. Mr Dargan made a fine talk on the industrial possibilities of this section and seems thoroughly I alive to the subject. He caught the attention of thoughtful people and made friends among his audience. The last speaker was Mr J W Ragsdale of Florence. It was now 2:30 o'clock and the crowd 1 was tired and hungry, but Mr Ragsdale waked them up with J, his fiery eloquence and pointed ; jokes. He said that Mr Ellerbe ' ' had a boundless supply of hope : that springs eternal, etc. Re ; | ferred to the late Senator Byrd : his uncle, who led tne people oi Williamsburg to victory in '76 . Spoke of the attack on the South i the Republican party made in their recent convention. He wants to go to Washington tc take up the fight that his lamented uncle led in '76. Said it was time that Florence and Williamsburg were recognized. Mr Ragsdale is a strong and vigorous speaker and at the close of his speech when the meeting adjourned many came forward and congratulated him on his fine effort. Children's Day at Saiters. Salters, June 27:?Children's day was fittingly celebrated at Salters Methodist church, on June 23 by the Sunday-schools of Salters and Union churches. The exercises were opened with r?ra\*er hv Rev J B Weldon. ms I J "V * ~ ? ? L tor of Salters church, after which he delivered an excellent address appropriate to the occasion. An interesting- programme was rendered by the Sunday-school children, which was interspersed with music under the direction of Mrs A R Moseley. The exercises began at 11:30 a. m., and at 2 p. m. a recess was taken for dinner, when such a tempting repast was served as only the good ladies of the community know how to prepare. After dinner Prof G T Pugh of Prosperity addressed the assemblage and his able and thoughtful discourse was very much enjoyed. Rev J B Traywick of Lake City was expected to be present and his absence was a source of disappointment. The crowd which numbered about 75, spent a most enjoyable day and to the children it was a happy occasion not soon to be forgotten. Why Not Make it For Life? John S Wilson, Esq., of Manning", who h? so faithfully and ably discharged all the duties of Solicitor of this circuit for the past sixteen years, is a candidate for re-election, and as he has no opposition he can count his election sure. Mr Wilson's peculiar fitness for the office he has held so long is recognized by all and it is conceded that he will be reelected every time he comes before the people of this circuit as a candidate for Solicitor.? Georgetown Outlook. D. J. Epps, Resident Manager. Mr D J Epps' many friend s | are congratulating him on his recent promotion to the position of resident manager of the Williamsburg Oil Mill. Mr Epps has had several years experience as a successful seed buyer on this market having been at different times local representative for various mills whose operations include this territory. With such men as Messrs Epps and W R Scott to look after their interests in this county the Independent" may well look forward with confidence to a large volume of business next season. The local oil mill and ginneries are being renovated and over hauled against the coming season and it is intended to operate, in addition to the mill, both ginneries on full time with the latest improved machinery and skilled operatives. Williamsburg County Alliance. There will be a meeting- of Williamsburg County Alliance in Kingstree on Friday, July 8, at 11 o'clock a. m, in the court house for the purpose of transacting important business. We hope for a general turnout. The members of brotherhood will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. A. C. Stewart, President County Alliance. W. W. Kennedy, Secretary. Henry Davis Convicted. Just as we go to press the jury | have returned their verdict in the i case of the State vs Tom and Henry Davis, charged with murder. The verdict is not guilty as to Tom Davis, and guilty as to Henry Davis, with a recommendation to mercy. ( ii my ins. I WEEKLY REVIEW OF TOFICS OF ; THE TOWN. The Winston Hotel Open?A Pretty Chnrch Wedding?A New Board of I Control?Personal and Social. Lake City, June 27:?Rev W B Baker, now of Clio, formerly} pastor of the Methodist church i of this place for four years, | passed through town Wednesday i of last week on his way to Rome J to visit his son, Dr H L Baker, and his daughter, Mrs Itly Wil- 1 son. Mrs Baker accompanied him. . Mrs North of Laurinburg, N. C., is here with her daughter, . Mrs W E Severance. : Mr and Mrs C H Yates and j son of Camden came down a few davs a^o on a visit to relatives . in town. Mr Yates, who is cash- j ier of the Bank of Camden, was obliged to return to his post after spending one day with his , brother, Mr E W Yates. Mrs Yates, who is a sister of Mrs Ella F Jones, is here yet. Mr L A Winston, who leased j the old Lake City hotel from j Mrs F C Rodgers, has moved in ( and is rapidly getting things in shape to go at the business of j feeding and housing the traveler i in the right style, Mr Winston j has the reputation of being a . good hotel man and we bespeak . for him a generous share of the . public patronage. His house Fill be known as the Winston . Hotel. Hon T B Gourdin spent Sun- ] day night in town and returned f home Monday. ' c Mr R E Morris is now filling t the position of assistant book- ? keeper in the bank. ? Mr Cansler of Tirzah, candi- J date for railroad commissioner, * ? ? Airanlnrr 1 Ctimc up UCI C UUIU1 UU? b?t.uiug ? from the meeting at Kingstree 1 and did some lively hustling among the boys. J At a meeting of the county ' delegation held Monday, at which all the members were 6 present, the following were re- y commended for appointment as , members of the county board of , control to succeed the present ^ board whose term expires about the first of July, to wit: Messrs T P G Gourdin, J H V Gaskins . and J H Blackwell. One of the prettiest church j weddings that have been wit- c nessed here in many a day, was thaf of Mr J W Floyd and Miss Sue Severance, which came off at the Baptist church last Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev T J Rooke, and was earnest and * impressive. The decorations ^ were in excellent taste and ^ added much to the beauty of the j scene. The attendants were Mr J F Rickenbaker with Miss Cecil Severance and Mr N L ] Overstreet with Miss Lena Sev- j erance. Messrs B L Single- ^ tary and Arthur Jones were , ushers. It were needless for us ' to say our best wishes are with the twain made one. Both are \ popular and deservedly so, and j the union is regarded as an es- j pecially happy one. Mr Floyd r is to be most heartily congratulated in winning such a prize. Miss May Van JCeuren of Smith's Mills, the attractive and notiular daughter of Mr H Van KJeuren, came up from Georgetown Monday, and remained with friends until Tuesday, when she took her departure for Hartsville, where she will attend the summer school. Miss Van Keuren is a former student of Converse college and is a very bright young lady, and we feel sure she will prove to be a competent teacher. W. L. B. NOTICE Parents who have girls to send to the Graded school can secure board for them with Mrs Amelia Scott, who is now occupying the cottage on Academy street next to Mr M P Heller's, convenient to new school building. Terms reasonable. Apply or write to Mrs Amelia Scott, 6-30-tf Kingstree, S. C. Court Proceedings. Cuurt convened Monday morning at 10 o'clock with Judge Aid rich of Aiken presiding. Solicitor Wilson, Stenographer Lathan and the other officia Is were on hand and the court was speedily organized. The charge of Judge Aldrich ] to the Grand Jury was a very able one. He is very clear, pointed and entertaining in what he says and everybody in the court room was edified by his exposition of the law. The prisoners were all in the Florence jail and no cases were tried until after the eleven o'clock train arrived, the prisoners being brought back on the train. The cases tried were as below: The State vs Louis Bradley, House Breaking and Larceny. He plead guilty and was sentenced to chaingang. The State vs B P Hanna, As- j 1 r 2 H , ? 1 M' 5 < 8 y ii | ii J !r? 1 sauit ana cattery with intent to kill. Found guilty of simple assault and battery and fined $50. The State vs Karo Williams was called first after tlje dinner recess and occupied that afteraoon and all of Tuesday, The :ourt room was crowded, ill during the trial and much interest nanifested throughout the pro :eediags. The circumstances of the kiling of Thurston McGee by Karo Williams, the two attempts at ynching him, the granting of l continuance by Judge Purdy ire all familiar to the public md needs no review. Karo Williams had no attorley at the last term of court Fudge Purdy appointed Messrs IrfiRoy Lee and R J Kirk to de'end him. These gentlemen dis:harged the duty put on them by ;he court ably and put up an ;arnest fight for his life. The State was ably assisted by W Bass, Esq., and he and the Soi/^i 4-y-w n o a nn tnm f A 1UIU1 1C1 L UU OlUUt UUIU1 UV.U CV jrove a case of murder in the irst degree. The case was given to the juy late Tuesday afternoon. They stayed out all night with>ut reaching a verdict and when lent for by the Judge on the convening of court announced they :ould not agree. Though sent jack to the foom and urged by Tudge Aldrich to reach a verdict hey did not do so and a mistrial vas ordered. The State vs Henry Davis and Tom Davis was called yesterlay. Messrs LeRoy Lee and E u Hirsch were appointed by the :ourt represent the defence. A Pytjiian PicnicOn Thursday, July 7, a basket jicnic will be given at Jay, to vhich the public is cordially invited. The picnic will be under :he auspices of the local K of P odge and the following promilent Pythians are expected to be jresen't and deliver addresses: r'ast Grand < hancellor J M ?night, of Sumter; Deputy Jrand Chancellor H H Husbands ind Hon J W Ragsdale of Flor;nce. r Davis Carter,] N C Hemingway, | ? Hi HUGQINS, f VyOmmmcc P* POSTON, r S LEE, J Wood's Seeds. Crimson Clorer Sown at tbe last working of the Corn or Cotton Crop, can be plowed under the following April or May in time to plant corn or other crops the same season. Crimson Clover prevents winter leaching of the sou, is equal in fertilizing value to a good application of stable manure and will wonderfully increase the yield and oual. ity of corn or other crops which follow it. It also makes splendid winter and spring grazing, fine early green feed, or a good hay crop. Even if tbe crop is cnt off, the action of the roots and stubble improve the land to a marked de- i Igree. Writ* tor price and special drcator telling about (ceding etc. T.W.Wood & Sons, Swdsmtn, RICHMOND, VIR8IIIA. Wood'e Descriptive Fall Catalog, ready a boot August 1st, tells all about Farm and Vegeuble Seeds for Fall plantlag. Hailed free on reqoeoU d[?S 9 8! mf !?s 11 ft m t/i r: H o 1.1 ?* rK f X j v m o W x | g <S ? ? 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