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FREES STRIPLING FOR GIRL'S SAKE.' STORY INCLUDES ESCAPE FROM 11 PRISON, ELECTION AS OFFICER n & SUBSEQUENT RECAPTURE. t( A Thomas Edgar Stripling, who serv- ^ ed as chief of police of Danville, Va, e for almost four of the fourteen years . c he was a escaped convict, was grant- n ed a full pardon by Gov Nat E Har- n ris of Georgia last Saturday night. 0 Since the first day that "Chief R a t mnonrillo wan hrnuirht _ ILi iXJUl 1 IO VTA i/i*u ? ?..v ? c, p back to Georgia to resume his life tj sentence as Stripling, influential at a tempts were made through three f( State administrations to have him t]pardoned. All these failed, how- a ever, until Gov Harris went to Mil- w ledgeville in July, 1915, to inspect ^ the the State prison farm. While f{ there one of Stripling's eight chil- jfl dren, a girl of six, ran to him in the prison grounds and bashfully plead- ^ ed: "Please let my papa out because he is sick and we all need him so bad." The incident touched the ai aged Governor and he promised "to ^ send your father back to you some ^ O i time during nis term." > After completing an exhaustive g, review of the case, Gov Harris ec Saturday night dispatched a letter to ja little Bessie Stripling and completed at the case in its last sentence with m "after all, it is the offering from ^ the Governor's heart to the love and innocence of a little child." {)( Stripling on September 4, 1897, shot and killed VV J Cornett, his $ neighbor in Harris county, Ga. He surrendered at Columbus, Ga, a few days afterwards and eventually was found guilty and sentenced to life ra imprisonment. Stripling testified at the trial and ^ it was corroborated that Cornett w had insulted both his wife and mar- nc ried sister, that Cornett had threat- m ened to kill him, and that when re passing Cornett's house the night of ^ the killing, he could not restrain ^ himself from shooting when he saw le Cornett passing a window with a ai light in his hand. He claimed self ? tV defense as he said he beiieved it ? n< was either Cornett's life or mine ^ some time." He escaped from the Harris coun- vi ty jail when his case was awaiting ^ the outcome of an appeal. He re- a{ mained hidden about two months at the home of his uncle in Harris m county and then made his way to North Carolina, where his wife join- ^ ed him in 1899. Under the name of R E Morris he did different kinds jj of work in several towns for a num- cc ber of years. Finally he was em- A ployed by the Southern railway as a ^ tc special agent. That work took him to Danville, where he stayed about r one year when he obtained a place on the police force. Nine months afterwards the escaped convict was elected chief of police. Stripling has stated since his re- ^ *"?? Clanrrria fVlof tharO U'PTP IU1U IU UCWi ^IU VUHV VftBVrAW **% <? men in Danville who knew his life w story, but they remained silent, te Finally a man well known in Harris ^ county saw him and soon afterwards '1: reports as to Stripling's whereabouts jj, were heard. These reports seemed to W VV Smith, a private detective, to warrant investigation. He ob- (J tained requisition papers from Gov b< Brown and proceeded to Danville. ^ Smith established the indentificatiou * beyond a doubt. sj On March 4, 1911, the P?nv;,,3 D council was to elect a chief of police, y< and it is said Striping was praclical?f assured of re-election, notwith- 1 standing some opposition had arisen a] because he had killed a young white 4( ' ? .. L-J v man who naa resiscea arresr, nau ? killed a negro who was attempting sl to rob his home ?nd shot another negro while resisting arrest. He was exonerated of blame in each m case. On the afternoon of March 3, however, Smith presented the requisition papers to the Danville authorities. ^ Stripling was confronted with the ?) fact and admitted his identity. h * a! A clear conscience and a sweet a] smile will make any girl a winner. gl ? ? e; Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System j e< The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,. T GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Mataria,enriches theb!c>od,and builds up the syatarn. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c. el * r WHAT MANNING DAS DONE ;nd Why One Newspaper Supports Him lor Re-election. The Star, in its editorials, favorig the re-election of Richard I Maning as Governor, has held strictly o the question of whether Governor | lanning deserves reelection. We; ave charged no crin.es fo Mr Coop r, or to Mr Blease, nr tu any other andidate. We believe that other ie.1 than Governor Manning would lake good Governors, and at some ther time would support those men s heartily as we now support our resent Governor. Our sole contenion is that South Carolina cannot nd will not fail to reward Manning ir the faithful discharge of his dues. and she will not set him up as failure by slapping him in the face ith defeat?by making him the rst Governor in forty years to sil for re-election. He has fought iwlessness; he has fathered some instructive legislation; he has placed le Hospital for the Insane in a propr condition to take care of the poor ilk there, who are not criminals id should not be treated as such; ; spent several thousands of his " am money to accomplish this re>rm and then would not allow the ;ate to reimburse him; he has sav1 the State many thousands of dolrs in interest by borrowing money k ; a very low rate. These and j | any other things cause us to favor | anning. We do not favor him | ?cause of the demerits of his op- w ments, but upon his own record in I le office he seeks again.?Marion f V/r. I Lines from Salters. ? Salters Depot, July 31:?Heavy f lins continue falling, causiag great I image to the cotton crop,which has f ie appearance of scalding or rustg. The crop outlook at one time as very promising, but there will )t be oyer 50 per cent of a crop ade throughout this section, and ports coming in from other places port conditions about the same, in me cases even worse. The land ems to be thoroughly soaked. Gulys have been washed in the yards ound here, and, though this is the 8 orVmaf TV-iinf nn thp A r f, R R I IStivow pv.wv v.. ?..w .? ^ ? ? ? r veen Florence and Charleston, min)ws were seen swimming around in lese washes in the yards last week. Miss Damans Stubbs of Bennettslie is visiting Miss Emmie Ferrell. Mrs LeRov B Ferrell and children : Florence spent Tuesday with relives here. Rev W I Sinnott filled his appointlent at Central church Sunday. Misses Elizabeth and Grace Mceill of Timmonsviue visited Miss mmie Ferrell last week. Protracted services will be held at nion church this week and will mtinue through the first Sundi y in ugust, cunducted by Rev A R foodson. All are cordially invited ? attend. Mrs Jule Tuttle of Florida visited | datives here last week. I Look Out. | 9ur tioweis snouia move ucce a uay i f A free, easy movement of the' >wels every day is a sign of good jalth. Dr King's New Life Pills ill give you a gentle laxative effect ithout griping and free your sysm of blood poisons, purify your cod, overcome constipation and ive an excellent tonic effect on the 1 tire system. Makes you feel like ring. Only 2oc at druggists. When You Have a Cold P ive it attention, avoid exposure, I i regular and careful of your diet, ? so commence taking Dr King's ew Discovery. It contains pine- a ir, antiseptic oils and balsams. Is ightly laxative. Dr King's New iscovery ea.- es your cougli, soothes >ur throat and bronchial tubes, leeks your cold, staris to clea. your cad. In a short time you know . ur cold is better. Its the stand :d family cough syrup in use over ) years. Get a bottle at once. aan it in flip lli.ll-iP AS :l Cold in .wp * V AAA V??V *.v?. v ? irance. Sold at your druggist. The hen pecked husband might ell be termed a peace at any price an. The Best Laxative. To keep the bowels regular the ?st laxative is outdoor exercise, rink a full glass of water half an our before breakfast and eat an bundance of fruit and vegetables, so establish a regular habit and be ire' that your bowels move once *] ich day. When a medicine is need- < 1 take Chamberlain's Tablets. v he\ .ire pleasant to take and mild tid gentle in effect. Obtainable ev- j rywhere.. j v ill FORD Ford Touring Selling at Pi j $387.75 f. ( This is a cut of Ford says that he antee that there advance in price ti r ~i /*___ I nc roru vara for themselves w to motor service, cars on hand and sold for $387.75 and buy a necessit Thomas M DEAL King'stree, |lbe Minn f Willi Was * wm ^ a * 2 The Minute Men Wit! g Were Ready, Night ai Our Boys Today Will I ^ In tne Good Old Fasl And speaking 3 edness, we're ^ for any emer; ^ may arise in 3 ^ ing needs. ^ from the insic the outside in. rf tersign?Style * ^ Kingstree Dry f4 3 Kingslree, - - All Fresh Meats and Vegeta THE PEOPLE' H. k. MILLER, rhrice-a-Week New York \ rhe County Record Southern Ruralist, twice a i Total )ur price for the three papc . 4 cars] r Cars are resent for i v ). D. wngstree $80, but Mr. cannot guarwon't be an at any time, in use speak hen it comes I have nine they will be each. Come y for business. icCutchen ER ^outh^CarollnaJ I ite Men"| hington g * * i Washington M id Day. ^ Be Right There M lioned Way. M of prepar- ^ . i prepared ^ ^ency that K ^our Cloth- Ey [en's wear ^ le out and M Our coun- M a Goods Co., M Sooth Carolina ^ T'T'T'TT'il j Mm Call! st Market Price Paid bles on Hand in Season. S MARKET Proprietor. Vorld $ 1.00 1.00 nonth 50 _$ 2.50 :rs S 2.00 . Turnip New, Fresh Sto< Basra and all Oth 0 _ _ (Bulk or Pad Phone 13 SCOTT DRI The *RexaJl If you are going to buy a refrigeri gladly explain this feature to you. Steele Furnil 208 Main Street C I Sell Your ' SAT KINGS I and see the Willia W /x . 1 /N SI T\ Stock (Jo. tor bug] Wagons, Harness, Prices right and qu? Yours to pl( Williamsburg Livi Kingstree, Groceries For Evei Good bread is the essential at e sure this try 01 ? Ml * /II Lady tlaire or Morning Wory in barrels or bags. There' There are other staples that we handling the bes Rice, Home Ground IV Try these and be cor A Full Line of Teas Coffees Kingans Hams, Bacon and P Try a sack of our Ginger Br Feed. It can't be beat. L. S. DE Seed v :k of Ruta t ; erVarieties l ) iages) tl UG CO, < p ILi Store sm Md You Ever kop to Think hat the chipping of ice 1 refrigerators for coolig drinks causes exessive ice consumption Herewith is an illustraion or one of our Tacome .eingeraiors wi cu 1 us per-* ectly sanitary water cool- ^ r, which cools the water f rithout waste of ice. itor, call and we will j i ture Co. Opposite Court House I Fobacco | 5TPPF E msburg Live j ?ies, Surreys, )ij Saddles, Etc. y ility, the best. * 3ase, fc\ t Stock Co. i - S.G Enaanaaa? Mf w Kill imillBBH yday Meals ivery meal. To in- ^ ur Self-Rising Flour s none better. ; I pride ourselves on t of: leal and Grits ivinced. ^ and Canned Goods ure Cream Cheese ead Horse and Mule NNIS |