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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
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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
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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
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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
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