?r. .-7-,?,?____ gave facts and fig-ire* from various towns of the State tu prove his state moot. He read a liter from Record? er ,tT. P. KtchUon, of Columbia, In white the Columbia official stated that a eVsat change hud been brought about In that city by he enact meat end enforcement o* the prohibition l?4 there, and offering to make a practical talk on prohibition any vhfre in the State it his own expense. Hon. Thorn* m Q, McLeod stat? ed In beginning his address that he was allowed much latitude in the choice of Sis subject, when he asked t ie chairman on what subject he muaC ?peak, anc he would take advantage of .this privilege, tin would have .tor Ilia subject "The Philosophy of Life, or the Manner of living." Using this subject Mr. McLeod made a ringing address for the building up of a bet? ter clttoenihlp in the State and na? tion. He stated that few diseases could be cured, bu. that many of then* could be prevented by the adop? tion of the right measures. Ho urged then social ertte be prevented by the tenoning of the right doctrine to chil? dren, and then so ini.ny efforts would not be necessary Ir trying to cure them. This applied to other things, as Srel| is to the whiskey habit. Mr. McLeod made a forceful talk and was given the moat profound attention by the large audience. Tnu following is a complete list of the officers eleeted, and those ap? pointed by the executive committee for the South Carolina State Women's Temperance Union for fill-Hit: Mm Joseph Sprott of Manning, president; Mrs. J. U Miras of Edge lie', d, vtse nrentdenf: Mise Cleo Attn way of Saluda, corresponding secre? tary; afro, T. K. Denny of Johnston, recording secretary; Mrs. Chas. P. Root neon of Che pin. treasurer. The following superintendents were appointed la the executive session: Vnfermented wine. lira. J. R. Mont gomet ft Marlon, scientific temperance tastnteutoa. Mm W 8. Mid diet on. Meet wether, ?'today school work. Mint Send Payne. Johnston; fairs and open air meetings, Mrs. Mamie H. TU I man, Cdgefletd; temperance lit? erature. Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. Edge-1 Held; medal contests, Mrs. Lena O. Smith, Usenvttle; social meetings and red letter days. Mrs. A. H. Rose. Marlon; soldlers and sailors, Mrs. H. L. Blrchard, Sumter; flower mis? sion, Mise Jessie Curtlas. Pax v tile, moth ere* meeting and white ribbon recruits, Mrs. E. > E. Williamson. >eweerry; pariiamer tary Usage and frtfnnsjgs end jjQAlttim,* Mm, Alfred M. If alte. Con way antt-narcotlcs. Mise Pearl Collier, Alken; Christinn citlsenehip. Mm, 8. C. Morris, Horry; cooperation with missionary socie? ties. Mm R. B. Cannon, Scranton; clreuUtion of official organs. Miss Cleo"" Atta way; musical director, Mm J. I* Wysonr, Florerce. Meiegates to the national conven ttes are: Mm A. P. : ewls, Johnston; Mm a* C. Rice. Deririarg; alternates. Mlsn Hena Pay de, Johnston; Miss Jos? efs Curtis, FaJrvflle; Mm God bold.' Wagner. The Saturday aftei noon session of the convention Wai> opened with prayer by Mm W. B. Cogburn Of Edgenehi. The crednntlal committee reported ?C delegates tnd Officers pres? ent, a larger number ban the average attendance. V The resolutions wem read by Mrs". J. L Mime, which are the declara? tion of principles >rt tba woman'* Christian Temperance union. This was followed by the report of jdrs. Alfred Walte of Con way on the de? partments of parliamentary usage arid legislative and petition. As a result of the model memoirs' contest de? monstration in the convention in the morning. Miss Cleo Attaway was declared to be the moat model mem? ber of the convention. A very Intelligent report of the medical temperance department whs I made by Dt. Mary Peery. Of Sumter, j shoirtgg the Importance of making sentiment among the physicians of South Carolina, and bringing home to the people the fact that alcohol has been eliminated from the U. S. Phar? macopoeia. Dr. Sept la Brunson at Sumter was elected the new - su? perintendent of medl-al temperance. Mm. W. B. Cogburn df Kdgefleld read the report of the literal uro de? partment, making a most wonderful report of activities In this department, j The following resolutions were unanimously passed by the W. C. T. I t convention: "Whereaa, The voters of South Careiina on September 14. 1915. by a majority of two to one declared themselves opposed to the manufao ture end sale of alcoholic liquors for beverage purposes, and "Whereas, We understand thai there la a scheme afoot engineered by \ men of prominence to nmend the I prohibition law so as to allow high iienss In Charleston and possibly other places, "Resolved. Thst we condemn this and all such schemes and earnestly protest against an)- amendment by the legislature to the prohibition lau whereby special privilege* for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be permitted In any county, town or city, or grant? ed to any Individual or Individual', either singly, or collectively, wlthn thu borders of South Caroma." At the evening session the chlo. feature wum the contest for gold and silver medals offered for oratory and singing, respectively. These med als were competed for by those boy* and girls who had been decided win? ners In their local unions. There were quite a number of contestants for each medal and they all did ex cellenty. ' The gold medal for oratory was won' by Cla ade Corbett of Pexvllle and the silver nodal was awarded by the Judges to Mise Nina Jertkinson of Sumter, as the best singer. A violin solo by Miss Gladys Turn er was a pleasing feature of the ex ei rises. The devotional exercises were lod by Dr. J. H. Wilson of St Ji nxes Lutheran church. The demon? stration of "The Mission* of Flowers" i was a pleasing number. SHIPPING ST HING LESS BEANS. i * Uk-n II. Harvin Haa Garden Delicacy fc% Market from 111? Farm at liar vlo. * Harvin, Sept 30.?As a slight fex tonsion in diversification, and to cn oouragj, if successful, a greater di? version from the all cotton effort on the farm, Mr. Ben H. Harvin, pro? prietor of the Gromo Farm at Harvin, la now shipping .ie improved early variety of stringlesa snap beans undei the brand of Gromo. Only two acres were planted to this crop and ship? ments are now going on in a limited way. The success of such a venture depends on the retail grocer and the general public to buy this most de licluus, wholesome, Juicy Gromo bean, freshly gathered from the vine the day of the shipment, packed in clean new crates, especially designed for the purpose. This is a great country for legumes and legumes aro the healthiest and moat strengthening of the whole vegetable family. Mr. J. D. Shuler, of Elloree, lives 7 nvles from the railroad, yet this modern up-to-date farmer, .grows annually garden peas and anap beans ancest? rally and profitably and then makes some standard or regular crop ot cot? ton or corn to the same area. Snap beans are not an absolute ne? cessity, but in these times of unusual high prices for all food producta they are the cheapest the house wlf? can buy, food efficiency considered, and the moat profitable the grocer can handle from the stanpoint of earnings on Investment. Wist sieaseasjoi **? flrnm? trimm mm* tu to endeavor will be announced later when the crop reaches perfect frui? tion. Ben. H. Harvin. Old Soldier Passed Over the River. . ? ? After being In declining health for several years and confined to his bed fox* more than a month, Thomas David Du Rant peacefully as In deep sleep breathed his last September 25, 1916, at his home near Elliott surrounded by loved ones. Mr. DuRant was born Nov. 5, 1837. So was 78 years, 10 months and 20 days oi l. He was a gallant soldier of the Con? federacy and was wounded five times, and at the battle of Fort Harrison he was shot in the breast with a minnie ball, .which barely missed his heart and came out below his shoulder blade. He never fully recovered from the effocte of these wounds, hut bore all his sufferings for these long years with meekness of Christian fortitude and with it all was cheerful and would say, "It could have been worst." Profanity never escaped his lips. He leaves a devoted wife and three children. W. K., Mrs. J. E. Scott, Mrs. Keels, of Pine wo od and many near relatives. The funeral service was at Old St. Luke's church, conducted by his pas? tor, Rev. Glennan, assisted by anoth? er of his former pastors, Rev. T. M. Dent arid the Rev. G, P. Watson.? Rishopvtllo Leader and Vindicator. The Fan. This Is tho fall and the fragrant hay In the fields makes us town peo? ple want to move to the country where nature In mellow mood greets each day with a rich variety of color, all In soft hues and restful to the eye and tho spirit. So It Is with life. As the years come and go one gathers experience through success and fail? ure, as the oak Kains strength from tho buffeting winds and washing rains, und then wisdom smooths over tho sharp placet* in lite and becomes the inn iimn fruit of all the years.? Manning Herald. A llcenMc to murry has been grant? ed to I, B. Farah, (loldshoro, N. C, .in.l Miss Naomi Joseph, Summerton. Licenses to COWired couples are: Hen? ry Lie hardson und Anna Jenkins. Wedxeteld; Joe Olm und Carrie Ma con, Horatio; Parker Osbourne. Ha uood, a ad Mary Jasper, Humbert. New York. Sept. 29.?Facing the charge of attempting to murder his ?ride of two weeks, Isadore Miliarer ! i^t nljiht hanged himself In a cell Mlllard. the police alleged, pushed his bride out of a sixth story apart? ment w ndow, She la recovering. (iHANi) JVHY'S PRESENTMENT Clarendon Body MuUes Many Recom? mendations. Manning Herald. To Honorable George E. Prince, Judge Presiding. We, the Grand Jury ?eg to report: Tha; we have passet? upon all bills handud us by solicitor The committees appointed at th< ipiing term of court respectfully re port. First Committee o Finance: That the> have examined all county olllces and find that all officers are keepings correct staiement of all re? ceipts by them and have properly ac? counted for same. We llnd that the sheriff has in hand the sum of $193.50, which was turned over to him by his predecessor, and with exception of ibout forty dol? lars there Is no rocord showing to whom this money lelongs. We think some disposition should he made o this money. We find that Supervisor spent during the last fiscal year for road? and bridges $7,008.5 2, for chain gang $10,423.55, for public buildings $1, 786.33, for poor luuse and poor $650.92 and for contingent mlscellan* eous $2,989.27, and since July 1, 1916 he has spent for roads and bridges $1,830.72 and for ?haln gang $2, 021.90. Wc further find that the supervisor has contracted no debts during the current year except twenty thousand dollars out of which he has paid prac? tica1^ all current expenses and has in hands of county treasurer the sum of four thousand dollars. We find that the superintendent of education has on hand for credit of various nchools in the county the sum of $10,642.38 and that all schools In county are on a cash basis. Wo find that so ne magistrates In tho county are allowing^about seventy five per cent, of cases to be with? drawn. We don't ihlnk this good practice. Tho Committee cn Education re? ports that they have visited a majority of the schools In the county and find that considerable progress has been made and is being made. Twenty eight of the thirty-two .districts are now ogrrylf'i extra levies. , In the past eight years the amount raised by spe? cial levy has been more than doubled, the amount now exceeding $16,000' annually. We also desire to com? mend the trustees vho are trying to keep abreast of the times by etpurlhgj tninBf mumm mi'ui uint ?mtn> ment is very gratify lng to the grand Jury and we heartily commend the ef? ficient county superintendent for his faithful work. The Committee oi Chain Gang re? ports that they lu ve visited chain gang camp and Und same well kept; that convicts are no : abused, and that they are well fed; that the stock is well kept and the conditions are as good as coutd be expected. The Building Committee reports that they have visited the public build? ing and found them well kept. We respectfully report that we have examined all county offices and found ahem well kept. We present A. M. Cuhbage and Sa? rah Jane Hodge for living In adultery I and give as witnesses to prove same W. M. Hodge, J. A. Hodge, Eugene Hrunson. , We have called l.o our aid E. B. ?rown in examining the public offices and recommend tha . he be paid the sum of $20.00. We wish to thanlc your Honor for the able charge and also courtesies shown us, and also we wish to thank the officers of the court for courtesies shown us. All of which Is respectfully submit? ted. B. tm DuBose, Foreman. FIRE IN WILLIAMSBURG. Ginnery and Saw Mill of A. M. Gordon & Son Burned at Gourdln. Klngstree, Sept. 28.?The ginnery and saw mill of A. M. Gordon ?? Son at Gourdln, along vlth 4 4 hales Of cotton and 30 >ns of cottonseed WOrt almost totally destroyed by fire early Sunday morr lng, entailing a loss of $10,000 with only $1,500 in i sura nee. Tho Messrs. Gordon aro among the largest farmers in the Gourdln sec? tion and have operated a ginning i plant there for a number of years, i'Ut the plant just destroyed was prac ! tieally new, having been In operation only two years. The 30 tons of seed and most all of the cotton belonged to them and their loss Is heavy, us only a part of the seed can he saved and these have been under Uro and water. It Is believed thai the fire was the work of an Incendiary. When It was discovered the interior of the gin house was atlamo, the bollor room being the last to burn. No tire had :>ecn In the plant the day previous j to the conflagration. Way Cross, Ga., Sept. .10.?Palmer P.osworth, aged 14, of Tampa. Fla., is :? football victim. Tie boy's skull was iratcured when he tacked in a game. Ho and his mother were visiting rel? atives here* a few Prince Albert smokes into vour system! CepyHrbt iJieby R. J. Keyncid? 1 ut?ew Ce. >1 You've heard many an earful about the Prince Albert patented process that cuts out bite and parch and lets you smoke your fill without a comeback! Stake your bank roll that it proves out every hour of the day. Prince Albert has always been sold without coupons or premiums. We prefer to give quality! There's sport smoking a pipe or rolling your own, but you know that you've got to have the right tobacco! We tell you Prince Albert will bang the doors wide open for you to come in on a good time firing up every little so often, without a regret! YouH feel like your smoke past 'has been wasted and will be sorry you cannot back up for a fresh start. You swing on this say-so like it was a tip to a thousand-dollar bill! It's worth that in happi? ness and contentment to you, to every man who knows what can be gotten out of a chummy jimmy pipe or a makin's cigarette with Prince Albert for ke your bank roll that 1 Fringe Albert the national joy smoke packing"! Oos? Jan . . 16.42 .93 .42 .75 .10 Mch . .16.51 17.07 16.51 .92 .30 May . .16.84 17.20 16.84 17.11 16.51 July . .16.98 17.30 16.93 Oct . ..15.85 16.70 15.85 16.42 15.82 Dec . . .16.15 .90 .15 .66 .08 Marriage license Record. The marriage business is picking up these days, due no doubt to the high price of cotton and the coining cold weather. Licenses were issued Satur? day and today to the following color? ed couples: Cephas Neeley, Laurens, ir-d rirjj^mjjM_Jl[rjjJ^MMfjli?nhi -*--'-) Shaw and Hattie Nelson, Sumter; Robert Dargan and Anna belle Rich? ards, Mayesville; Joseph Wortherly and Rebecca Sharp, Tin dal; Richard Ellerbe and Lillie Ball, Hagood. The county registration board was busy this morning giving out regis? tration certificates to young men and renewing certificates for others who had lost their certificates since the last time they had need for them. The office will remain open all week and those who have not yet secured their registration certificates should do so during the week, as it will be the last opportunity offered them before the general election in November. fllisii Business tests - ? ? i -- ? iin i i. mi i Modern commercial banking facili? ties; resources adequate to every business need; the individual ser? vices of an alert, efficient organi? zation are at the disposal of our every patron. Interested attention on the part of our Officers is assured at all times. A cordial invitation is extended to progressive business men to call and investigate thir, broad, helpful commercial service. The National Bank of Sumter, "SAFEST FOR YOUR SAVINGS"