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Letter J" in Shiloh. S; ii, S. C., J*n. 25, 1896 There was quite aa interesting trial io Judge Keels' court to-day at Ashton, 2 miles north of this place. The indictment was for breach of trust with fraudulent intent. The plaintiff was Mr. Beoj. DuBose, represented by Air. Tbos. McLeod, now of your city, and the defendant was Mr. John Cos, represented by Capt. D. B. Keels, who displayed much ?'ewdness and considerable knowledge of v in the taanageoient of the case. Mr. Leod managed his side extremely well for ouug lawyer of only a limited experience. } argument was clear and logical. He is certainly a young man of no ordinary reason? ing powers. One witnsss, Jake Causer, furnished a good deal of amusement for the crowd by his answers while on the stand. He was in? dignant at one of the attorneys for alluding to him as "that old fellow," and avowed that he was a "gentleman," and told the at? torney, after court adjourned, that he ought to Apologize" to him for '"iuding" to him ia "dat way." The defendant and his friends (some of them at least), furnished a splendid barbacue and rice for all who at? tended the trial-hoth for and against. The reasons the defence gives for this liberal and scriptual dealiug are indeed funny. Nothing of an unpleasant nature occurred to mar the enjoyment of the- of the-of the bar? becue. The whole trouble resulted from a misunderstanding, and we don't attribute the action of either side to bad or dishonest motives. Some of our farmers seem to have goae wild, oo the cotton question, judging from the quantity of fertilizers they are buyi?g. Past experience appears tobe worth but little. In this section a quantity of tobacco will be planted. Some who succeeded pretty well last year are doubling their capacity for cur? ing the weed; and Sumter will be the market. Mr. John Tyler, from Aiken, is teaching school at this plaee now, having taught one term at Liberty Hill and given full satisfac? tion Our school is well attended. We hear that Dr. T. R. McElveen, who has been attending lectures in Augusta, will re? turn to this place soon, to resume the prac? tice of medicine. There was an "apron party" at Mr. R. E. McElveen's last week All the ladies carried aprons, which the young men had to hem, and the one who did the best sewing was presented with a large pound cake. The prize was awarded by the committee to Mr. John Tyler, if he - did appear to think that his knee was a pia or needle cushion, in his nervousness. Some of the others sewed the aprons to their pants. The party was indeed a most pleasant one. Good night. OCCASIONAL. Privateer Personals. PRIVATEER TOWNSHIP, S. C., Jan. 27, '99. The Carolina Dwights (some of whom live in Privateer Township) are descended from Daniel Dwight, who graduated at Yale, and waa a New England Presbyterian, then an j -Episcopalian. He was ordained in London J in 1729, and that same year was sent by the Bishop of London to South Carolina. The New England Dwights (all of whom, we pre? sume, belong to the same stock) have fur? nished two Presidents to Yale, which, with the exception of Harvard, is the leading in- j stitntion of learning in North America. These Presidents are the two distinguished Timothy Dwights, grandfather and grandson. An account of them wil! be found ia Dr. Bernard C. Steiner's scholarly "History of Education in Connecticut." The public school trustees of Privateer Township have a role which might well bi followed by the public school trustees of other townships. When a male and female apply for a school, it is given the latter, as there are more ways for a man to make a living than there are for a woman, and wo? men make better teachers than men. Mr. Jud. McKellar, of the Jordon commu? nity, spent last week in this community, and Miss Kate Nettles, of Wedgefield, is visiting here now. Miss Alice Mason expected to leave to-day for an extended visit to Lake City. Mr. J. E. Elmore, of the Bishopville sec? tion, bas been on a visit to the township. McD. F. Sad Deaths. PISGAH, S. C., Jan. 28, 1896. Mr. Willie Bnrket and bis wife, of this place, are dead. One was buried Saturday afternoon, and the other Sunday afternoon, at Pisgah Church, after services, by the pas? tor, Rev. J. R. Smith. This is indeed a sad case. They were married about the middle of last December and a short time afterwards both of them took sick with something like fits. They had gotten some better of this wheo they took measles, which resulted in congestion of the brain, and death ensued j The sympathy of the entire neighborhood has ! gone out to the afflicted patents of the un? timely deceased young couple. J. E. D. ---MW- ^ - The Mount Lebanon Shakers have recently perfected an ingenious cure for dyspepsia. Their Digestive Cordial consists of a food already digested and a digester of foods hap? pily combined. The importance of this indention will be appreciated when we realize what n propor? tion of the community are victims of some form of stomach trouble. Thousands of pale, thin people have little inclination to eat, and what they do eat causes them pain and distress. This Digestive Cardial of the Shakers cor? rects any stomach derangement at once. It makes thin people pomp. Every one will be greatly interested to read the little book which has been placed in the hands of drug? gists for free distribution. . What is Laxol ? Nothing bat Cfittor Oil CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS. ! A Convention for Carolina Called to Meet ID Charleston March 10-12. Mr. F. F. Whilden of the Charleston Soci? ety of Christian Endeavor has issued the follow ice circular letter in regard to the State Convention to be held th^re in March . {tTbe Soutb Carolina State Convention O? Christian Endeavorers will be held this year from the 10th to the 12th of March .-it the Congregational (circular) church, inCiv.ries toD. A large and enthusiastic attendance is expected and desired. Keep a good loo'-iout ahead for soecial attractions and reduced railroad rates Choose full delegations early: Entertainment will be provided for delegates to the convention. "The first Christain Endeavor society, de? signed to train young people in Christain activ ities, was organized less than 12 years ago in the WUlistoti church, Portland, Maine, by its zealous young pastor,Rev. F. E. Clark. He is now known the world over as 'Father Endeavor Clark ' Th? growth ot the move? ment has been unequalled. The Christian Endeavor societies of the world now number 42,174, including 9,449 junior societies, vcith a total membership of 2,531,440. As com? pared with reports of last year the gain io total memberehip is over 500,OOO. Organiza? tions exist io every English-speaking and in nearly every foreign country through? out the world, and they embrace societies for young people, mothers, and sailors, beside?, junior, intermediate and senior societies. "The formation ofa World'sChristain En? deavor Union this year aims at closer fellow? ship of Cbristain Endeavorers everywhere, and its two classes of membership, general and certificate, embrace past and present Christian Endeavorers, and young or old members of any evangelical church who desire tobe enrolled. Triennial conventions will be held in connection with the annual con? ventions, the first being in 1896, in Washing? ton, D. C. - MU > i -i ?COLONEL DANIEL BOONE. A Family Living in Clarendon Who are Relatives of the Great Hunter and Pioneer. Mr. Editor : All of my readers are familiar with tbs name of Co!. Daniel Boone, the great bunter and pioneer of Kentucky, and perhaps 6ome of the school boys who glance at these columns, have been fascinated by the accounts of Col. Boone's adventurous life. It may and doubtless will surprise my readers to learn that the great hunter bas relatives living in Clarendon County. These rela atives are the family of Dr. A. J. White, so well known in this section as a successful traveling dentist. In a recent conversation Dr. White inform? ed me that bis grandfather White married a Miss Boone, a niece of Col. Daniel Boone, and the Doctor's father bunted with the Col? onel in Kentucky. The Doctor, ba3 a son, Mr. Boone White, of Foreston, who was named for Colonel Boone, and he has a sister, now a widow lady in Texas, who was also named Boone for the Colonel. The fact that Daniel Boone has relatives living in our State is of so much interest to me, that I thought I would write a short newspaper article on the subject. McDoKALD FURMAK. Ramsey, P. O., Jan. 24, 1895. A Call For Help. LONDON, Jan. 27.-The newspapers this afternoon discuss the speech which the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, delivered at Birmingham on Saturday evening, par? ticularly dwelling upon the references to the United States and generally, praising them. The St. James Gazette heads its article : "Why. Come Over and Help Us," and says : "President Cleveland's government has very good ground for calling upon the Sultan for satisfaction. If it acts by itself it is likely to be pe-alyzed by the European consent ; but, if it agrees to co-operate heartily with us, the sit? uation will be improved. If the people of the United States are really eager to advance the cause of civilization and good order, they can do so much more effectually than by encouraging Vene? zuela tc defy us." LET THEM INVITE, LONDON, Jan. 28.-The Chroniole this moring has an editorial recalling the success which attended President Jefferson's sanding a fleet to Algiers, and advocates the great powers form? ally inviting the United States to send a fleet to Turkey. '.The mere sight of such a formid? able display," says the Chronicle, "would suffice to bring the Sultan to his senses." Those Insolent Turks. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -Secretary Olney has received from Terrell, United States minister at Constantinople, a ca? blegram saying that while the porte re? fuses permission to the Red Cross or to members of the lied Cross as such to distributo relief in Armenia and there? by declines to officially recognize that society, it will permit any persous whom Mr. Terrell names and approves to distribute relief in the interior of Turkey, provided the Turkish authoii ties are kept informed of what they are doing. A Pencil ania Pencil Sharpener for Turns to a Fair Paper. Ring Organs Won't Give Wil? loughby a Showing. To the Editor of Tho State : ? ask the indulgence of a small space i? your valuable paper s rice self-respect will prevent me from recognizing in any way ray party organ, The Register, after its dirty attack upon mo yesterday. I am a Reformer; have spent my time and money in the interest of reform, and when I was elected a member of the beard of directors of the penitentiary I endeavored to do my duty as such. I carefully read and studied the statutes and have insisted that they j be obeyed. I recognize the right of no mat? holding office to subordinate ! the law to his will. When I saw no j attention was paid to the statutes I protested The law until 1895 re? quired all supplies for the peniten? tiary to be advertised for : this law was entirely disregarded, Superin- | tenden Neal admits that, and excuses himself on the ground that he did ! not know it was law. Xow, it j strikes me that a mau accepting the j responsibility of superintendent cf the penitentiary and giving a $20,000 bond would at least have j read the statutes to know lu's duties, i powers, etc The statutes prohibits: the hiring out of persons convicted of murder, rape, arson and man- j slaughter. This. I charge, has been I violated. The statutes provide that the ? superintendent and directors may ; lease or purchase land out of the j surplus earnings of the penitentiary. We had no surplus earning, but bough*; the Reed farm on credit. I i protested against this purchase. This I construe as a direct violation of tha statutes The statutes pro? vide that no convict shall be hired out unless under the supervision ot a sworn officer and guards appointed by the superintendent ot the peni? tentiary. On investigation of the Sims farm charge, Colonel Neal ad? mitted that no such officer was there or had been for^nonths. The statutes provide for the letting of convicts to the highest responsi? ble bidder. The convicts have never been advertised and put up to competition. It further provides that no bid shall be received that does not include the board, clothing and all other expanses connected with the transportation and safe keeping of said convicts to be paid by the bidder, and bond given. The evidence in the Mixson matter shows j a violation of this ; no allowance for guard, and the books show that even the hire for them was not charged up until after my charges were made, namely, January 15, 1896. There are written contracts also in violation of thie statute. The law requires : that no convict shall be hired at any j place until the phy sician of the reni- ! tentiary shall have declared in writ- j ing such place is reasonably safe and healthy. Convicts have been work-1 ing :n places so sickly that white j guards could not live, so said the i superintendent, upon the board pass- i ing a resolution in our December ! meeting prohibiting him from using negro guards. In violation of this resolution, I saw a negro in stripes with his gun guarding other convicts ou the 1st day of this month. The law also requires that an au nual report shall be made to the gen? eral assembly at its regular session, showing the number and names of convicts hired oat, to whom hired, for what purpose and for what con? sideration. This has not been done. And lastly the law provides that any contractor or any other person who shall violate the provisions of any law regulating the hiring of convicts shall be guilty of a misdemearor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding five years or a line or a fine not exceeding $500, or both, in the discretion of the court, and in all such prosecutions s\ny convict shall be a competent witness in behalf of the State I regret to have to appear in the | public print, but since the Register, Manning Times and Marion Star have attributed improper motives to me, my justification is scif-defense. It has come to a pretty pass when a man is to be hounded down as a highwayman or pickpocket because he asks the Legislature to investi- j gate a seeming wrong by a public official. A good cause needs no bolstering. I have asked an investi? gation of penitentiary matters and 11 want it thorough. I am not an as- j pliant for Neal's office, to the con- j trary of the assertion of the petty edi-1 tor of the Marion Star, and I be?; that j the public do not form opinions from ! papers reportin-- but one side of the ! testimony. T. C. WILLOUGHBY. ? P. S.-Ask Calvo if Neal did not; hand him $500 contributed uy Shell ? and McLaurin for thc purpose of booming these gentlemen, a few . days after the speech of J. L. Mc-i Laurin at Spartanburg. P P. S.-1 shall appear no more , in print pending this investigation. T. U. WILLOUGHBY. ! All kinds of Sewing Machine Needles at j Sumter Music House. Sewing Machines from ten dollars np ai the Sumter Mnsic House, Masonic Temple. The Sumter Music House, io Masonic Tem RELIEF FOR CUBA. A Strong Expedition Said to be on the way. PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26.-A morning paper says to-day : General Calixto Garcia, tho most distinguished Cuban general nov/ outside of Cuba, has escaped the watchful eyes of Spanish agents and sailed frot? this port last Thursday, it ia stated, on the fruit steamer Bernard, bound for Cuba. Genera! Garcia goos lo Cuba at the iiead of thc most formidable expedi? tion that lias over left this country, which ho will take command of on tho high seas, where ho will meet another fruit steamer, the Jasof, with over 300 men on board and a large quantity of arms and ammunition The plan outlined for the expedi? tion was for the Jasof to cruise on the high seas until the arrival of the Bernard. When the two vessels meet, it is expected that General Garcia and his son, Carlos Garcia, will be transferred to the Jasof. Tho Jasof is expected to reach a point off the Florida coast and there it is plan? ned to transfer the entire expedition to a steamer, which will meet it on the high seas* From those familiar with Gen. Garcia's plans it was learned that the expedition will at once make for some point near the boundary line of the province of Pinar del Kio and the province of Habana. General Gomez is thorougly informed of all the plans of the expedition and at tho point agreed upon for the landing ho will have a strong body of troops Ow? ing to his great popularity in that district, it is expected thc General Garcia will at once place himself at the head of a strong body of men in the province of Pinar del Rio. Among the Cubans in this city, great hope is placed in this expedi? tion. One of the drawbacks of the Cuban cause has been the lack of commanders who combine both brav? ery and military sagacity. Should any misfortune befall either General Gomez or Generals Jos on Antonio Maceo, the Cuban cause would be in a rather embarrassing position. Gen- j eral Garcia, however, is fully com- j petent to take either general's place at a moment's notice and when news of the successful landing of his ex- j pedition reaches this country there will be rejoicing among the Cubans j Dr. Guiteras, a leading Cuban here, ? said to-day that he was not in a posi-! tion to say anything about the move? ments of General Calivto Garcia or the expedition, which it is reported he led to Cuba He intimated that at the present tim^i it would be poor policy to give out information about the expedition, which perhaps had not started, or at the least had no had time to effect a landing on Cuban soil. Habana, Jan 2G.-The insurgents, despite the government's assertions lo the contrary, appear to be doing just about as they please in the neigh? borhood of Habana. This afternoon a band of rebels stopped a train that was running between Guanajay and this city. They ordered the pas sengers, who were in a state bolder, ing on panic, to leave the train which order was obeyed with alac? rity. The passengers feared that they would be maltreated by the insurgents, but their fears were groundless, as the rebel leader cour tously informed them that they would not be harmed, nor would their per? sonal effects be molested. They would, however, he added, have to pursue their journey on foot, as it was his intention to destroy the train. He then gave orders for the torch to be applied to the cars and soon noth iug waa left save the ironwork. Ambassador Bunyan Dead. BERLIN, January 27.-Theodore Runyan, United Stetes Ambassador to Germany, died here at 1 o'clock this morning of heart failure. The Hon. Theodore Runyon was born at Summerville, N. J., Oct. 3, 1822. He graduated from Yale col? lege in 1842 and in 1846 was admit? ted to the bar. In 1853 he was made city attorney, and in 1859 city counsellor cf Newark, N. J., a posi? tion he retained until 1864 when he became mayor of the city. He was appointed in 1856 a comra;Rsioner to revise and codify the militia laws of Mew Jersey and in 1857 was made j brigadier general and subsequently major general of the New Jersey National guard. At the outbreak of j the civil war he was placed in com- ? maud of the New Jersey brigade of! volunteers. In 18?5 he was Demo? cratic candidato for governor of his Stale, but was not elected. From 1873 to 1*87 he was chancellor of? Now Jersey. In March, 1803. he | was appointed by President Cleve- j land American minister to Germany ! and shortly afterwards was made am- j bassador. The degree of LL. D. was conferred upon him by Yale, ! Rutgers and Wesleyan colleges. The Rev. T. B. Hargrove, pastor of the Methodist Church at Coldwater, ? 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You may publish this letter ; ' if you wish, and I hope it may bo thc means ! of saving some other sick mother's life, as It j i did minc." _ j On sale by all druggists. Book on Heart i and Nerves sent FREE. Dr. Miles Medical j Co., Elkhart, Ind. ; Dr. Miles' Remedies Restore Health. j Ono Pound of superior "STriting ! Paper, with Envelopes to maton, sold ! by H. G. OsteenSs Co.3 for 25 cents, i j_ Order Your PROVISIONS AND SR9CERIES FROM &E?. f. STEFFENS & SON, Wholesale Agents, t Charleston; S C. -Agcots for MOTT'S CIDEE EED SEAL GIG ASS, _AND HAMS SUMTER RESTAURANT. MEALS TO CEDER AT ALL HOUES OYSTERS AZVD GAME IK SEASON". Special attention to Lunches for Ladies. Prices moderate. Your patronage solicited. Liberty Street near Watchman end Southron Office. Oct. 2. A TREATISE OX THE From the Fen of ll. E. Fittman,\ a North Carolina Planter, Who has never made a failure and realized on his tobacco farra over ??00.00 per acre last year. ~_^ A valuable guide and well worth its price j to all Planters of Tobacco, especially those [ with little experience, or who expect to cul i ti vate Tobacco m the future. Send 25c. in stamps or otherwise, to H. G. ?STEEN & CO., Sumter, S. C., or R. Fi. PITTMAN, Bishopviile, S. C., And procure a copy. Jany 1. SPECIAL Prize Offer? : .fu+ To the Farmers of Sumter and Clarendon Counties : We will give one ton of Berkley 2 i per cent. Soluble Guano for the best yield per acre of Cotton produced by the use of said Berkley Guano. One ton for the best yield per acre of Corn. And for the best 1,000 lbs. tobacco raised by the use of the Berkley Gold Basi* Tobacco Compound, to be sold on the Sumter market, we will give one ton of the Berkley Gold Basis Tobacco Compound, the analysis of which is 9 per cent. Avail? able, 3 per cent. Ammonia and 5 per cent. Potash. All the above fertilizers to be purchased from us, and con? test to be decided Dec. 31st. Kespectfully, J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, Sumter, S. C. P. S.-Rules and regulations for contest will be published later. ONE CAR MULES Expected this Week. H. HAKBY.