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kV mm?m ?? ???? UK. GILLAM CCMEiAGAM i' i fe Response to Mr- Stall's Article Last Week i I Editor t orxTT 1?EC0RD:-That one small Latin word Ej^o has been the nucieus in the consum-i C A mation oi our mosi piuiuunu j and perfect fools. Hijrh authorities define the word us a person j 4 void of understanding; an idi??t;i i one who acta unwisely, or is de i ficient in common sense; a silly person; a simpleton; a wise acre; a dunce. We have recently ascertained where these various definitions are most percisely J applicable to a single person p *We are surprised to note in the last issue that an entire column and a half of our valuable * weekly was occupied by an in ' numerable conglomeration of \ inconsistencies egotistically purporting to place before the eye of the public an immaculate criterion?a mortal god walking among men. Away to the far East should be his sanctuary where such specimens are worshipped by the heathen; for here in this enlightened land there is but one Being" superior to the ordinary man. In reility a brief synopsis of the author's epistle to fellow men, if com, pressed to a solidity, would result in a noientity without a foundation. I Otfr adversary states that he is not responsible for the pre entments of the grand jury. All counsellors are more or less responsible for the advice they ren jfler and we see no reason why l^Sbis great counselling personage, ^ $Spn Philip H Stoll, ex-Repre^^SHlfntative of Williamsburg connff and Twenty-dollar-per-an <nnm - expert - advisorto-to-the-grand jury,, should not be re[ jfeaponible for the presentments qifthe grand jury in regard to I condition of the offices under t v; tjeir supervision when he is (n*t hired, but more elegantly) * employed to ascertain the condition of such offices. If he can. . n<jt be held responsible tor his 4 advice, he certainly cannot be >! ^ advantage and we think that he would be a dangerous [ .counsellor to the grand jury in ? advising them in their examina " . Mi mk. \ Hon or ine county unites. me abolition of his muchly coveted f office would, be an economical ^ #tcp for the county and the saving of the vast sum of twenty ty dollars a year. We do not see wherein his presence or his I, work is beneficial if it cannot bear/esponsibilitj. If his work bears no responsibility, then he had no cause for reply to our letter. Our adversary has made a declaration in regard to the ex* amination of the books, which will possibly be more clear to the public if the following is ^ arAfnllir noted i The committee from the grand jury, the inferior and subordinate coterie of that noted counsellor, quietly entered the office and took seats, awaiting1 the advice of their mighty counsellor. That great counsellor followed and demanded the invoices to date, which were tendered him. He requested the cash receipts to date and the stock on band which were given him. With these three known quanties he began to calculate the gross profits, but soon found himself in a vast and unfathomable j abyss. W hen he ascended to earth again, he was shown how h. to calculate the gross profits and ^ deducting therefrom the expen ses he would obtain the net wnfitc Not understanding how the profits were calculated, he withdrew, dismally lamenting that there was one thing in the world of which be did not have absolute and perfect knowledge and comprehension. It is not the duty of the book* keeper of an office under examination to assist the examin^ er, for by such assistance the report would be nugatory. The * State auditor does not request i * \ > i any assistance from tbe bookkeeper io making1 his investiga tion. The foreman of the grand jury was informed that if their expert-could not make a true report, tbe book-keeper would, under their supervision and im*J pelled comprehension of the ex-j p*rt, make out a true and ac-j curate report for their present ment The clerk admits that he studied the system ot book-j ' - -A Kufnra I Keeping ai ieasi a he assumed charge of the office;! because of the fact that he had sufficient foresight not to acceptj a position until he was compe j tent and especially so when the i public welfare was involved,: such wisdom and prudence not being demonstrated by the ex pert advisor to to the grand jury. The book keeper also admits that he works under superior authority; but not for twenty dollars a year. It is natural that the clerk should take exception to the erroneous repont of the grand jury when he knows that a true report could and should have been made. The exact conditions of the dispensaries were posted on the books and all that was necessary was a little exertion on the part of the expert advisor. The clerk desires no leniency in the investigation of the books, but rather requests a thorough, searching and rigid examination He thoroughly understands the system and can demonstrate it to men of comprehensive powers, which is contrary to the assertion ot our adversary that the clerk does not under stand nor can he tell heads or tails about the books. If such were true it would be only a matter of a short time before the books would be in such a condition that no one, matters A ' ?nn^nr. not now compeicui, tuum uuu?. stand them. The State auditor has made three thorough examinations and found them perfect. Our adversary states that he "rather likes giving the public cold, hard facts." The public fully realizes that in the last election for the State Senate, that the "cold, hard facts," brought him an utter and ignoble defeat at the hands of his own countrymen; from the effects of which be has never recovered, and as The State pa haa r*eentv said. r" ~? ? "a defeated candidate can see nothing going on right." He is willing to stand "pat;" but from authenticated facts the odds are against him and it would be ad. visable to save his last chip as a souvenir and a fond remembrance of a glorious past. The chairman in insisting that the books were right and the profits over $10,000 was correct in bis assertion. The board has already paid to the school, county and towns $10,204.57 m net profit*. In conclusion, let us state that, the first letter and this reply are made by the clerk personally without any extraneous influence, order or command; but as his voluntary act for which the clerk holds himself personally liable. We do not see any cause that will merit a continuance of this controversy through the medium of the press, as our opponent is undoubtedly guilty of gross negligence in the discharge of his official duty and an honest confession is good for the soul. We do not feel equal in comparison with our brilliant opponent, Vio ic flio lact hicfnrir rplif OIUVV UV AO VUV 1UOV UtUkVi4V * of that vast and widely circulated medium, The Weekly Mail, as editor of which he became so prominent and established a great success. We manipulate a typewriter in our correspondence and therefore are not in a class to cope with our distinguished opponent?the mighty pen-artist of renown. As we have said above we see no cause that will merit a continuation fo this controversy and if a per * so'-.ai interview is desired it wiit not require any strenuous efforts to ascertain the where- ?r i aoouts of this- noti, nif*, hired, lit- th tie<wk Very respectfully, K J. D. Gill and. i ct P' Soiitb Carolina Aaisal Methodist Coofereace. f.? <i i The one hundred and twenty- fg second Nmth Carolina Annual j Conference of the Methodist ?( | Church. South, will be held in Gaff new November 27 to Decern *1 her i. This will doubtless prove one of the most interesting Con P4 ferences in the history of the Church. In order that due pub- iti licity be given the proceedings ar The Ledger will issue a daily edition during the Conference session. Detailed reports of the p( proceedings will be published daily and no pains will be spared to make the paper interesting ? to the great body of Methodists \ in S nth Carolina Subscriptions for the paper during this week will be taken at 25 cents, postpaid ro any part of the State or United States. To each minister taking subscriptions to the daily edition of The Ledger, a ' n? a. :ll commission or -o per cem. wm v be allowed, The project has the sanction of the local Methodist ministers, and we assure yon 1 _ . V M an earnest effort to give eacto and every subscriber the worth ^ of their money. Subscriptions raav be sent to - The Ledger direct or handed to 1 your local minister, who will attend to it for y??u. Death ot a Chili Rome, October 27:?On "Wed- ? nesday, Ityline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs D I Wilson, died after an illness of seven weeks. Ity- ^ line was the personification ot purity and unselfishness and though only II years of age she has left the impress of the likeness of Christ where she passed. Her teacher pays this noble tribute, spoken even before illness claimed her: 4?Not one un- | happy expression, not e/en an I unkind word, have I seen or heard. Her face seems that of an angel." Ityline was the j niece of Judge J S Wilson.?The\ State. K Everybody Going to = The State Fair AdftaaB for AccosmxxU- | tiona Show Gftfttost \ Fair Gathering Brer Known. With |Nd crop* and good fellowship akttn throughout tho Stato the crowd* at the State Fair will be Mgpur and Basilar than ever before, had Colombia wtll be In better shape to reoetre her guests than ever before. Mom boarding houses and hums* have been listed than ever and the bureau of Information is in position to take care of everybody. As for the ffcfr itself, It will be greater, grander and gayer than ever before. No better Fair ever known In the South than the State Fair at Columbia this year Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. There will be more to see, more to enjoy, more to profit by than ever known anywhere outside of the national expositions. The agricultural, stock, poultry and implement exhibits alone will more than repay anyone's visit to the Fair. "?"? tv?o ru.lnna exhibits I P?? UISBV for which over $1,000 premium money will be paid, the races will attract thousands of people. Just think of parses for these races aggregating nearly $4,000. And some of the best trotting and running horses in America will race for these purses. In the way of amusements, It is alomst Impossible to chronicle all the contests, shows and social functions scheduled for Fair Week. The big football games between Citadel and Welch Neck on Wednesday and Clemson and University of North Carolina will be held on Thursday, Oct $1. Field athletics and other contests will be held nearly every day. Theatres and the Midway will give pleasure for everybody, children and grown people. Tell your friends to meet you at the State Fair. Hereafter we positively refuse to publish any communication received at this office later than Tuesday, noon, except local and personal items, which will not be available later than Wednesday, noon, for the current week. By trying to be accommodating we are thrown late every week and we are tired of it. This notice applies to EVERY BODY. 4-25-tf. ''ipp M P Ballautyne.^ McL>onoug|j^f|4 on Kouudrfr,'^ayannah. Ga.. 8aV8^ jj at be ha* 8<rt?r??d for years fronn heumatiau: and could get no refo'jQ ora anv source fcaii P I' P, which /j ired him eotiivly. He ex tub the operiiea uf P PP on everv occasion. J! P P P is the greatest known cure Jj r Rhenmatiatr; it eradicates the ; isea?e out' of ' rhe ayatein quickly I rever V P P P Lip^aau's Great Remedy, ' res Salt ttbeum, with its iwb aad (j ?"!?? 5/wLI Rwul Tctn?r. etc \ P P P l aws Boils, Pimples, and J I eruptions-doe to the blood. (| P P P c*tres Bheomatisiu and all V kins in the side*, bock and should* " a, kntrSy hips* wrists and joints. (| P P P carts B!-od Poison in all \ i varioos stages, Old Ulcers, Sorqs J id Kidney Complaint*. (| P P V cares Catarrab, Eczema, \ rysipdas, aad all skin and blood " seases^and Mercurial- Poisoning. 4 i>r Sole by W L Wallace \ . ^ _ J Zome See ** " what we are offering in Wall Papers ' . 1 'he most artistic designs and color* iugs ever shown in Kingstrec. ioVel schema of decorations that will make youi: house different from others at modest prices. # ALFRED WELLS, Painter and Decorator, Kingstree, S. C?eave orders Kingstree Hdwe. Co. 10*17 WHENEVER You Have Any H OF BUSINESS In eil Estate See STOLL BROTHERS, t'ingstree, - S. C. Kingctree CAMP NO- 22. r BUll i> MWifM litM4lrdK?ad?) ^^.SHv^Rk i ,#h VteltiDf choppers cor>iVnW?f3ECy dlaUy Invited to com* up and alt on a stump or hang about on the PHILIP STOLL, 8712m. Con. Com. f | I' | isnsura/ice. | ? Fire Insurance, I Tornado Insurance, I Plate Glass Insurance I Life Insurance, I Health Insurance, I Accident Insurance, I u Burglary Insurance. I We represent only I Jj Companies of unques- I J tioned reliability and a a policy is as good as e a gold bond. a ti We'll I Bond You.. b V As Cashier, Treas- v> urer or any position 81 of trust in any of the largest companies 111 M I America. p e The Willlamsburci * Insurance 4 Bond- j Ino flgeiicu, ? D OFFICE OVKRL STACK KEY'8 t STORE, ti Kingftree, - 8. C. h X J . fc Srd::?:@??:?:@?:@:@ I Dayligh i ^ The- hfcrjrest stock of fall goods ^ rwed andaB and everybody is and examine all goods. Exr A -1. at,. ^ V?or rant ivr men, uic 9 Frowns' Shoes fo b None better. $1,000.00 wo ^ cpality and make $1,000.00 w< Bj pacta; Shield's Hate for meu and $2.00) and $1.00.The best line of Dry ^ Gheds, Laces, Ribbons and Notioi 9 at merchandise bought from our I' [ Stackley's C 9 K1NGSTRI S?:o:o.w:o:o:??:o:e For Sale On Nov* ?pammaaf I will offer for sale my ent (except groceries),at Vox, DRY OOODS, SHOE HARDWARE, I This sale will begin on N< tinue until 4lfe goods are d will be sold ABSOLUTE! the cban& to get bargain Remember the di N0VEM C C DO c. f~. r~n VOX, loio or 4t w ????i???i?? LOW I to Columl Accoii STATE VI Atlantic C Tickets on sale October 26 to For further information, ei earest A gent or write, : V. J. CRAIG, Pass. Traffic Mgr. WILMINGTON, NO Th# Lyr? Bird. Of Australia's lyre bird a naturalit writes: "It imitates the notes nd songs of other birds and reprouces a hissing noise similar to that ( ttered by an alarmed snake and a ( larp knocking sound like that pro- 1 need by striking a tree .trunk with 1 stick. All these sounds are utter- ( d apparently for the bird's own 1 musement. The sounds of imita- ( ion include the calls and cries of ( very creature that is found in the ( >caiities which the lyre bird inhab- 1 including those of such noisy, I irds as the eagle and the laughing c TKa ivr? hird nearly al- i ] 11B.OOO. auv mj 9 'ays interposes snatches of its own ( Dng between its mimic cries." < The Genius of Love. ( Durable love is a sublime drama 1 layed by two actors equal in tal nts, a drama where the sentiments i re catastrophes, where desires are j vents and where the lightest j bought causes a change of scene. | tut how will you find in the flock j f bipeds which is called a nation a l&n and woman possessing in the < azne degree the genius of love when j slanted people are already so rare i a other sciences ??Honore de Balao. , H . 4 * .? v * * "f ' 5 A*7 - '- ** Ut/TV 4Mi > S OW WTS I Pi :?.?:?:??:?::?:??:f: t Store. | | | nap we have ever carried haa ar- W cordially invited to call ^ ilasive agents for Walk- A i best on the market; 2 r men and women 9 rth of men's pants, best orth of boys' soits and siogl* boys', all styles and colors, pakes * Goods, Millinery Goods, Btecy 0 is We guarantee every pioee jttj store. 5 .: ^ash Store. j| J SS.C 5" . .0 i :@?:?::?:?:?:?.?:?? ! at Cost. *'T > / > jmber 1 11 i 1 1 . . . ire stock of nerchandise 8. C. This stock coasists of S, NOTIONS. HATS, 1ARNESS, ETC. f * i ovember 1, an d will conis posed of. These floods ,Y AT COST, and now is prices. lie and the name: BER I, OSSER s. c. (ATES bia, S. C? mt of Ill* VI : FAIR ? % f A !oast Line. * 31. Final return limit November tc., communicate with your i I > '/M T. C. WHITE. Geo. Pass. Agent. ?RTH CAROLINA. AGE NO BAR. Everybody in South Carolina 11 fligibfe. Did people stooped with suffering, diddle age, courageously fighting, fouth protesting impatiently; Children, unable to explain; \.ll in misery from their kidneys. Dnly a little backache first. Domes when you catch a cold. Dr when you strain the back. Many complications follow. Jrinary disorders, diabetes, Bright*! lisease. Doan'8 Kidney Pills cure backache. Dure every form of kidney ills. J W Powell, propriator of a general store and coal, wood and ice lealer of Waverlv, living at 2010 Blanding St., Columbia, S C, says My son has been afflicted with kidiey and nrinary trouble from childlood, being unable to control the tecretions especially when asleep. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills he las entirely recovered.'' For sale by all dealers. Price 50 lents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name?Doan's? ?nd take no other. / /