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If ?mmm I I Th*$nuitt:p decani i ^VERY THURSDAY AT XHtaSTREE. S. C. i C. W. WOLFE, lElDitDA AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS. UtrbSdRtrootf rates: One copy, one year. - - - $1.00. . ^Qn? copy, six months. - - - .SO. "One copy, thiee months, - - .25. Siibscriptions payable in advance. fc$Y*RTI&INa rates: Vne inch, first insertion. $1.00; etch ^sequent insertion, 50 cents. Obituaims and Tributes of Respect over 10J ^ moWs charged for as tegular advertisement*. Liberal reduction on advertising made for three, six and twelve JBftnths' contracts. Communications must be accompanied 1>y the re&l name and addre** of the writer In order to receive attention. No OMumuuicatinn of a personal nature will be pnbilsh*d except as an advertitfiment. Address all letters and make alt drafts payable to C. W. Wolfe, Kingstree. S.C. r I THURSDAY. AUG 11. 1904. L V ! The Keowee Courier, published in Oconee county, takes The Record to task on account of a paragraph that appeared in this column recently itating that Hoyt Hayes, the young man who was recently I condemned to death in Oconee for killing his wife, had escaped from the coun ty jail. The writej of the quib referred to doubtless had in mind the case of Adams, the Colleton murderer, who while confined in Walterboro jail pending the execution of the death sentence, succeeded K i in making his escape and is still at large. On behalf of the writer of the offer ding paragraph we beg forgiveness on the part of the esteemed Conner, Sheriff Moss and all others who deem themselves in way wronged.. Moreov er, we assure them i that we are not prejudiced against V-.. Haynes, the alleged murderer, but if he be guilty, as the law says he isv we are glad to know that he has not escaped, but is still in the custody of a "conscientious sheriff, who is x striving to do hit duty", and whose duty will be ended on a certain fatal Friday, save only by the interference of the Governor, who, we do not believe, will grant a reprieve when the verdict of the circuit court has been affirmed by the State's highest tri v banal. g? \ ____________ Some Seasons Why the Hon. James Norton Should be Nominated for Congress. i He ? the best equipped man for tbe du ties of a Congressman in the rape. Not a lawyer?yet a knowledge of law and constitutional governnnent equal to either candidate in the field. Broad experience in couuty, state and national affairs and with tbat experience he possesses a robust manhood and abilities equal to the best of the aspirants. A Confederate soldier of four years' seryice as a private. He claims no honors for these services. All things equal, it should have weight Several times wounded?once seriously. Not another old soldier in the race in the State. Not one in State office except Jennings. He has helped more old soldiers since the war than most men. A man of tbe people and a friend to the laborer. Himself raised to work?great energy and tactful persistence. Devoted to the public good, especially so as a public official. His record as school commissioner of his native count'? excelled bj none?a friend of education. Watchful and zealous member of the State Legislature, opposed to all extravagance in public affair; and progressive in his ideas of the development of every interist of * the Shate. As Comptroller General of South Carol .na, he displayed great executive and administrative abilities in the management of the most important branch of the State government The record made in this offioe demonstrates the absolute fairness of the man in public offioe and shows his jttft conceptions of the duties of t A 7 \ ... B?MM?? ???? 5 19 / J> TO MYFRIEjXDS AM Jl BACCOG 7A We are very jlf patronage in the ] j) have a short crop \M territory, we pro W) forts in accomoda (A all in our power t outside price for 3 JI will vouch for the yP our force. Our fc w) follows: ) W. S. MOORE. PfOD. FLEET McELVEEN, Auct 8 w-1 W\ Come to Planters and UP / Respectfu fl w. s. r W ^ *-ake Cil a servant dfnbe people. Tactfully diplomatic, no pnjwic duty suffered at his hands. \ .' In Congress, Mr. Nijrtou was equal to every responsibility. No great orator, but with skilljyi tqergy before the committees-of Congress and administrative departfltots at Washington, his.diplomacy Vounted fotJ much and things happened.ip-tlff^ interest of his people. Mr. Norton was the equal of any man JnHthe House from this State. " United State3 courts at Florence ? J 1? Kcnaa onr) rvuf. nlfipp HUU LUC LUUIIi UUUK nnu j~w. building there are due to his efforts and work. The boys in the Spanish American war received more active aid and after positions through Mr. Norton than many Congressmen. A man of less tactful persistence and skillful entreaty might not have secured the reopening of the Lake City post office when it was done, and uuder such disadvantages. In this community, Mr. Norton is a real public benefactor* The amount of work done gratuitously is marvelous. Church, Sunday school, town and commnnity feel the beneficial results of his works. Any way to help others. His life and energies belong almost literally to the public good about him. In Columbia, when Comptroller General, ibstead of banquet halls and restfnl pleasures, he built up a fine school among the people of a missionary church. In Washington, his record is as good?consistent v - 1 .1 | wnerever piaceo. ' These facta?this lite too, shows why the neighbors of Mr. Norton always practically support him unanimously for anything asked for. See results from two , electionsothers same. In 1897 for Congress, fire men from his connty entered the race. At Mullins the four received 68 votes and Norton 398 (from memory.) The four meu were strong and popular citizens. In 1900, last vote, Norton 488 and opponent also raised ia Mulhns 90 votes. His life among these good people and his work for them and known to them accounts for their devotion to him. A record and facts that any man should be proud of and as honorable as even going to Congress. A farmer himself, Mr. Norton is directly interested in the agricultural development of this section, no less than he is in the commercial pro gress of this people. Georgetown harbor and rivers tributary would command his best talents and efforts for proper appropriations. The industrial interests of the sixth district have and would receive every aid and encouragement at his hauds. Mails in' town and country would not suffer any detriment from his helpful touch and sagacious aid. As a grower of tobacco, he knows, where the shoe pinches in this industry. Necessarily he would strive to relieve these pinches, How? Secure the removal of legal restrictions on tobacco by the United States government and allow the growers of tobacco to sell his products of tobacco in any form desired, as wheat Jaud its products and othea comI j).: tx? W\ 7) PATRONS AXD TO- C# F SO UTH CA R OLIjYA: W grateful for the 7a 3ast, and, while we jfj in acreage in this jl 'tnise our best ef- UP tion, and will do w) o get you the very (A four tobacco. We f) ; best efforts of Ta tree for 1904 is as A. K. MOORE, Clerk, fl ioneer. \ FIRESHEETS, Solicitor. Qfc j'ou will be pleased. (fl \ lly yours, (4 100RE, Wj -y? s. c. Z modities are grown, manufactured and sold without restraint. He would allow the grower to manufacture his tobacco into cigars, cigarettes, smokiug or otherwise and sell where and to whom he pleases without legal, retraints. These conditions would remove ^ebacco from, the easy conlrol of combinations and allow growers to secure the 20 to 40 cents now paid by.consumers for smoking tobacco k! M'n* II _ _ X wjrioifctne grower sens now ai i w 5 cents. And, too, interest would prompt him to do all possible to seen re the removal ot the 6 cents recently placed on stripe?stemmed le^f?by England. While England needs money, this is a lick at the American laborer In tobacco stemmeries.. Diplomacy and not legislation must-change this 6 cents. Retaliatory legislation might change. English leaf tax is-- 70 odd cents, strips 82 cents. United Statas tariff laws need revision. If Parker is elected with a Democratic house, something may be attempted. Mr. Norton's great knowledge of3 tax laws and long experience in tax department of this State preemineidk ly qualify him for snch labors ii^ Congress. To his great credit there* is nothing of the "flap-doodle" in Mr. Norton. Horace Greely said, "Fladoodle is the>|tuff on which fools are fed." Painfully plaiD, i. a ? J-.JI.I! ?U almost toe "oapuuouie sijic ui things to all meo to get votes is not a characteristic of oar neighbor in pablic life or oat ot it. Not 'iwibly wobly" on all sides of all questions to get there right or wrong, but a man who scorns canting hypocricy and sham. This man above described has been as faithful and trne to the county, state and district as to the people of the Mullins community. Any man in the district, however humble and poor; can approach him and will receive the same courteous attention and consideration given the strongest and richest. Tn Washington the citizens of the sixth district of South Carolina always found ready friends who would at midnight, as well as by daylight, chearfully attend to any business or interest possible for rich or poor. Even now appeals come to him from other counties for aid in better mail facilities in their communities. Confidence is a plant of slow growth, but gradually the real character ot Mr. .Norton as a man ami pudlic servant spreads and grows upon the sixth district. With a knowledge of his abilities and real character we commend him to the confidence and support of the voter8 of the seven counties of the distnct as a faithful public servant citizen worthy of all we have said and moie.?Mullins Enterprise. THE DEATH PENALTY. A little thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere scratch, insignificant cuts or puny boils have paid the death penalty. It is wise to have Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the best Salve on earth and will prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only 25c, at Dr W V Brockinton's Drug Store. sit a Lake City, S. C., InvitesHSsS YOUR ATTENTION TO THEIR STOCK OF Groceries, Hardware SINGER SETTsTXItTGr MACHINES. ??mmmr x -mrnm J^~Special attention to feeding mankind. j THRESHERSr We have a full stock of the e I well-known s f FARQUHAR THRESHERS. 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Hi* Platform: To see that no city or town is discriminated against. FOR CONGRESS. We are authorized to annt un :e the candidacy ot JAMES NORTON for Congress in the Sixth Congressional District, subject to ti e rules of the Democratic primary election. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Congress in the Sixth District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. W F DARGAN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Congress from Sixth Congressional District, subject to Democratic primary. J E ELDER BE. I rerpecttully announce myself a candidate for Congress from the Sixth Congtesslonnl District, subject to therules of the Democratic primary. J W RAGSDALE FOR HOUSE OF REPKESENTA TIVES. We are authorized to announce Mr J DAVIS CARTER for the Legislature, subject to the rales of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself a candi dat for the House of Representrtives subject to the Democratic primary. PHILIP STOLL. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for the House of Representatives JOHN S GRAHAM, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. FRIENDS. Feeling a deep and sincere appreciation for Lhe handsome support given me in the past arid thanking my friends for the flattering interest they have manifested in my entering the present campaign. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives in the ensuing primary electior. subject to the rules of .the Democratic party. P S WALL s With a deep sense of appreciation for Hie support of my* friends in the | past. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters in the approach in jc primary election. If I am elected I shall endeavor to serve my constituents with the same zeal and fidelity In the futpre as in the past. T B GOURD1N. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives from Williamsburg county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W L BASS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives, subj.ft to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. I Relieve that public office is a public trust and pledge myself, if elected, to stand faithfully by the interests of the people. W. S. CAM LIN, Jr. FOR CLERK OF COURT. We are authorized to announce B C WHITEHEAD as a candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. FOR SHERIFF. I Thanking my friends for their loyal support in the past I hereby announce ray candidacy for re-election to the office ot Sheriff of Williamsburg county, subject to the decision of the voters in tne ensuing primarv election. GEORGE J. GRAHAM. FOR AUDITOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-appointment as County Auditor subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J J B MONTGOMERY. FOR TREASURER. "Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days." Hence $3.00 and these few words announcing myself a candidate for the Treasurer's office of Williamsburg county, subject to its primary election laws. H E SCOTT. Please announce me a candidate for re-appointment to office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. G W JOHNSON. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr K B SMITH for County Treasurer of Williamsburg County, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of County treasurer of Williamsburg countv, and I pledge myself to support the nominees of the Democratic primary election J G L1FRAGE. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for appointment to the office of Treasurer of Williamsburg county and pledge myself to abide by the result of the Democratic primaries and to support the nominees of the party. H P BALDWIN. Recognizing his worth as a citizen appreciating his executive ability which eminently qualifies hlra for the office, and assured by his past record that the best interests of the county will be safe in his hands, we offer S VV GAMBLE for the position of Councy Treasurer, promislngthat he will abide by the result of the Democratic prlra>ary election aud supnort the nominees thereof. FRIENDS. FOR SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of county supervisorof Williamsburg county, subject to the rules of the democratic primary election, by which I pledge myself to abide. J. GRAHAM. Urged by a flattering nunjber of friemts to make the race for County Supervisor of Williamsburg county,' *' > . ? respectfully announce my candidacy ,v. fur said office, pledging myself to be '! ' > governed bv the rules of the Democratic primary election. S A M U?L J. SI NGLETAR Y. The friends of Hon B B CHANDLER ^'7 hereby announce him a candidate for the office of County Supervisor. This office is one of the most importaLt that * we are called upon to till and it is in- ' ciunbent upon the people to select a ?man oi energy and business tact and acumen. No better man could be found than the one we name and we resent him. pledging him to abide the result of thel>em?cratic primary. FBI ENDS. FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-dection to the office of Solicitor of the Third Judicial Circuit, subject to the rules of the Democratic* partv. JOHN S WILSON. ~FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. T OL1N EPrS. we are authorized to announce I WILLIAM COOPER as a candidate for re-election to the office of Superutendentof Education, subltct to the rules of the Democratic primary election. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. We are authorized to announce S McBSCOTTasa candidate for e.ection to the office of Judge of Probate of Williamsburg County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. j v \ \ At the solicitation of many friends I herebv announce myself a candidate for Probate Judge of Williamsburg county, subject to the Democratic primary election. Having previously held this office for four years -ind being familiar with its duties I feel confident, if elected, that I can fill It to the satisfaction of the public. . E. M. SMITH. ; FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candN date for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. T D GAMBLE. I hereby annouece myself a candidate for (bounty Commissioner in tbe ensu ii.g primary election, subject to tbe rules of the Deraocra fc partv. W. W MOORE. : X We are authorized to announce the candidacy of R D BLAKELEY for re-election to the office of County Com missiouer. subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. FRIENDS. .. I hereby announce ray^cit a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the Democratic I party. W M SMITH. ' I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules of the Dem<?eratlc primary election. R B FITCH. I hereby announce myself & candidate for County <v>,nmbsloner, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. ANDREW R EADDY. The many friends of L A MOORE hereby announce him a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Williamsburg County pledging him to abide the result of the Demo-, cratic primary election, . % FRIENDS. FOR SUPERVISOR REGISTRATION Mr Editor, did you know that I am a candidate for Supervisor of Registration? well I am, I believe the people want me and I am certain I want the office a# we will close the contract on election day, i have tried to do my duty and I shall be so glad when the voters endorses me at the poles the old hoys and the young ones too tell me that 1 need not canvass the country. Subject to the rules of the Democratic ptimary. GEO. K. MITCH UM. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Registration, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. W ISAIAH TISDALE. We are authorized to announce Mr P McLURE BROCKINTON as a candidate for Supei .'isor of Registration in the approaching primary election, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Thanking my friends throughout the county for tbe loyal support given rae in the past. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for re-appointment to the office of Supervisor of Registration,, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. JOHN Y McGILL. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Supervisor of PoMofroHon onhiapf t.n t.hp llAflfllAH of A?V^IOkl Uttv/iij nuwjvvv u" vt*v >"m w. the Democratic primary election. J R COX. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Coroner, subject to the rules. rr of the Democratic party. ^ W S GRAYSON I hereby announce my candidacy forre election to the office of Coroner of Williamsburg county, subject to the result of the Democratic primary.. Having held this office for several years and being familiar with Its duties. I feel,that 1 can All it to the satisfae-*. tionof'the public. H M BURROWS*. %