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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
.A " g DEMAND ADDRESS "
Issued By the PrOhibitionists of
the State.
THEY WANT WHAT WAS WON.
The People Asked for Bread, VIII
the Legislature Continue to Give
Them -Whiskey?

The Prohibitionists, as was recently
stated, are hard at work organizing
their forces all over the State prepara-
tory to the coming fight for the cause
to which they have been so devoted.
They have iustissued an address which
shows that they mean to keep up their
fight.
Tho address opens by quoting from
the address issued by the Prohibition
convention held in Columbia in 1892,
as follows:
"The prohibitionists of South Caro-
lima, in convention assembled, &C
knowledging Almighty God as the
source of all power of government do
hereby, in the name Of God and hu-
manity, issue to the people of South
Carolina this address The liquor traf-
flo as now fostered by governments,
protected by laws, entrenched bv long
usage and tolerated beyond the bounds
of endurance, imposing enormous
avoidable economic burdens upon in
diviCuals, the family and State; the
mother cause of poverty, vice and
crime; the nucleus for impurity, an
archy and death, in either high or low
license, is unscrip.ural in principle and
contrary to good government and
should be prohibited by law. There
fore We appeal to the people who have
the inalIenable right of government
and who have the right to be heard on
all measures affecting them socially,
morally, financially and politically, but
who have not heretofore fully e1er-
.cised this right in this question, to
come to our MD. We call upon all
lovers of righteous government in the
State to use every effort for the prohi-
bition of this traffic N The State"
Then the address says: "On the issue
thus squarely presented, the PEOPLE in
the primary election, Aug. 30, 1892,
voted 10, 900 majority for prohibition.
Out Of total vote OF 80, 4S2, 20, 535 were
taken in the prohibition boxes-40, 33S
in favor. 80, 1877 against it.
'In the eight counties which gave a
majority against prohibition the ma
jorities were small, ranging from 113
to SOC, excepting in Charleston, where
only 2S4 votes were counted for prohi-.
bition and 1888 against it. The total
majority in these eight counties was
5,797, the other q counties giving an
aggregate majority Of 1878. The peo-
pie asked for prohibition and were
given the dispensary. The prohibition
lists have not shifted their ground since,
but stand on the same platform as in
1892 and call upon the legislature to
comply with the demands then made
and which have never been modified by
any vote of the people since. This is
the whole question.
"The people asked for bread. Will
the legislature continue to give them
whiskey?"
1t is thus seen that the Prohibition
lists are demanding that they be given
what the people voted for in the first
instance.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
The Alliance in Line.

The Alliances of the State of South
Carolina are going to be enlisted in very
short order in the fight for better prices
:or the cotton crop. President Will
lorn, OF the Southern Cotton Growers
association recently formed in Atlanta,
was in Columbia q few days ago and
stted that at the Atlanta convention
he had pledged the support of the
Sotth Carolina Alliance to the cotton
grdvers' movement. In view of this,
as Hesident of the State Alliance, he
would issue an address to the sub-Al-
lianes of the State, calling upon them
to hdd special meetings between the
first 4 the year and the second Friday
in Jaihary, for the purpose of taking
the plA p adopted by the convention up
and gi\ing it careful consideration. He
feels tAt the Alliance will stand to the
plan adpted to a man, and he wants
the Sou6 Carolina Alliancemen to get
in line d Id help win the fight, just as
they didln the battle against the jute
trust. Ae quarterly meetings Of the
county alliances are to be held all over
the StateAp the second Friday in jan
uary; henA it is that Mr.. Wilborn will
appoint sole dag prior to that time for
the ;hs.' sab'Allk knes' to hold these meet
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
KILLED BY Drinking H|SEr
The Fate of a TweIve.Year.Nld Boy
in Greenville.
A Single Draught Of the "DSrl1
= Corner" Whisky Appears to Haze
Done the Business.

At Greenville little boy just 12
years old was found dead i'll the stable
of j. B. Thomason, on Brown street.
dis death is only another tragedy of the
Dark Corner, for the little fellow was
raised in that section and he died from
the effects OF illicit whisky
Joe Turner, together with his two lit
tie nephews, went to Greenville and
put up for the night at Thomason's feed
stable. The elder Turner is q bloated,
heavy-set fellow with face as villain
ous1as could be wanted on any stage In
heavy tragedy. He is always more or
less intoxicated, aud it is only with
considerable difficulty that an intelli-
gent answer can be gotten from him.
Turner and his brother were witnesses
for the State in the case Of Joe Robert
son, who was convicted some time ago
of the murder of Lance in the Dark
Corner. Under the skillfu cross
examination of Capt. j. A. Mooney both
Turner's showed up to g1eat dlsadvan-
tase, and their evidence was such as to
cast suspicion upon them. This Is only
10 show the character of the people.
Turner states that the dead boy,
IOdell Turner, took only one drink OF
whiskey on the road, but he had had
nothing to eat. After passing the Poe
mill, Odell went to sleep, and he was
not aroused after reaching town. The
uncle was very much under the influence
of whisky and paid no attention to
him, but the smaller boy tried to wake
his cousin and found HIM dead.
The body of the dead boy showed
very plainly the signs OF alcoholism.
and DR.. w. G.. Bramlett. who testified
before the coroner's inquest, gave that
as the cause of his death without an
examination Of the internal organs.
One drink of Dark Corner whisky may
have been sufficient to cause his death,
as ne had not had anything to eat since
a very early breakfast, and mis- uncle
states that he was not addicted to the
use of whiskey. Tie State.
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THE NEWS EPIToMlZED.
Washington Items.

President Mckinley pardoned William Z.
Burr. Jr.. the st. Louis banker who, on
January "a last. was sentenced to five years
in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
The raising of duties on hogs and hog
products by the French Chamber OF Dep
uties is regarded by officials in Washing
ton as n retaliatorY movement against the
United States.
The State Department is investigating
the killing OF two American man-o'-wars 8
men in Japan, with view to demanding
reparation.
The operation OF the Civil Service law
was discussed at the last meeting OF the
Cabinet, and the opinion was unanimous
that the law must be upheld.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
The Naval Militia.

Adjutant and Inspector General
Watts has returned to Columbia from
Washington, whittier he went in the in
terest of the naval militia. He reports
that all the State will ask for will pro-
bably be granted, and that the militia
would get the use OF boats and uniforms
to be furnished by the government.
The Secretary of the Navy is thoroughly
in accord with the views of G>n. Watts
as to the needs Of the militia, and will
recommend to Congress that ali re-
quests be granted.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Festivals and Fasts.
Morning and Etening Stars.

Morning and Efenins Stars.
Mercury will be Morning Star about jan
uary 20, May 20, September q, and Even
ing Star about April 10, August and De-
cember 3.
Venus will be Morning Star till February
Is; then Evening Star till December /; and
then Morning Star again the rest OF the
year.
Eclipses For the Year.
In the year 1898 there will be six eclfpses,
three Of the sun and three OF the moon.
I. A partial eclipse OF the moon, January
z. Visible more or less to North and South
America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the At
lantic Ocean.
II. A total eclipse OF the sun, January
"a. Invisible to North America. Visible to
Central and Eastern Africa, Eastern Europe
and Asia. Path Of totality running through
Central Africa, India and the Chinese En-
pIre.
Jill. A partial eclipse Of the moon, July
3. Invisible to North America. Visible
more or less to Europe, Asia, Africa, Au-
stralia and to the eastern portion OF South
America Magnitude Of eclipse =9.934.
". An annual eclipse OF the sun. July 1S.
In visible to North America. Visible to
the South Pacific Ocean and the southern,
extremity Of South America.
v. pertial eclipse OF the sun, D December,
1s. Small and unimportant. Visiblein the
Southern Ocean.
vi. A total eclipse OF the moon, Decem-t
Der 81. Visible more or less to oil the con-
tinents Of the world except Australia, and
to theAtlantic Ocean.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Foreign.

An Indian newspaper severely criticises
the Inefficient handling Of British troops in
the lighting in Afridiland.
The Bengal Chamber OF Commerce has
asked the Indian Government to establish
a gold standard for India.
An official dispatch from st. Paul de
Loanda, Portuguese Lower Guinea, says
that the natives Of the Humble Plateau, in
the Portuguese colony Of Angola, have
maseacred Portuguese officer, a sergeant
and twelve men. Reinforcements have
been sent from st. Paul dc Loanda.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Smailpox In Greenyilic.

The board of health OF Greenvii!e has
officially declared four cases OF email.
pox existing in that city. All necessary
precautions have been taken, it is said.
+, to- keep the dreaded disease from
ppreading. Later-A special from
lGreenville says it is believed by many
that the cases Of smallpox are only az
gravated cases Of chickenpox. Business
goes on, and there is no fear on the part
of citizens or visitors to the city.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Hailed With Delight.

A Washington special to the Register
says; Hon. Geo. d. Tillman's pros
pective candidacy for Governor next
year is hailed with delight by his hords
of friends who served with him in Con-
gress during fourteen years. from 1873
to 1892, that he was member of that
body.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Paid tho alPenalty in Lexington.

A special I bm Lewiedale to the Reg
lister of the tn says a negro went to
the house Of David Keisler, respect
able young its lan who lives six
miles north o. bis place, and asked Mr..
Keisler's wife piece of bread. which
she gave him. She was in the house
alone, about 20 hours afterwards,
when she was ddenly seized by the
throat and chol h by some one who
clipped up from bhind her. Mrs. Keis-
ler succeeded screaming, and her
screams were hT by a family OF ne
groes who live.e ose by, whereupon
her assaIlant A. ION the morning Of
the Goth the boo q an unknown negro
was found about, miles north Of herd
hanging to tree\, be public load. h
body riddled W, pullets. This
CURED in one of tN> pst peaceable
law-abiding neishN pods in Lei
ton county. w
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

1t. Cross Hill, in this State, a boiler
bursted, fatally wouuding three persons
-one white man, Mr.. Moore, and two
negroes. Mr.. Moore and one of the
negroes died in about two hours after
the accident
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Reward of 2SOO

James Allan & Co., of Charleston, the
jewellers, who were robbed of 81, OUO
worth of diamonds last week, have Of
fered $500 reward for the capture of the
guilty parties.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
A Model State Farm.

The South Carolina convicts raised
1900 bales of cotton this year. OF this
1900 bales grew on 400 acres, which
is much better than than the average
farmer does. Superintendent Neal
says next year he will grow bale to
the acre. On the 23rd the penitentiary
sold /, ,O22 bales of cotton to r. j. Nc
Carley & Co. The lot was divided into
two, ninety-six and nine hundred
and twenty-sin bales. The successful!
firm bid 5.O7 cents for tho larger and
55-16 on the smaller. There were
other bidders also, but the above prices
were the highest.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
PREACHED AGAINST CRIME.
The Clergy Of the State All Have
One Text.
HABIT OF CARRYING FIREARMS.
1t is Thought the Sermons Will Have
Some Weight With the Legislature
On Laws That Seem to Be Dead.

The invitation of Bishop Ellison
Capers, to all denominations to join the
Episcopal clergy on the 10Th in attempt
ing to check the murder fever in the
State was generally accepted. The
Methodist confe. .snce at Florence
passed resolutions to accept the invita-
ton.
Bishop Capers preached in Orange
burg on the line of his address to the
clergy. but made point on the pre-
vailing habit Of carrying concealed
weapons by all classes of men in flag
rant disregard Of law.
In Cohlmbia, Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of
Good Shepherd, scored the juries for
failure to render true veruicts; re-
ferred to the dispensary con-
stsbulary and the methods Of
shooting down men accused Of petty
crimes. He made sensational refer
ence to the South Carolina Senate, hav-
ing elected J. Calhoun Caughman to a
high office in that body when he had
helped lynch ''poor, helpless negro"
in the Lexington Jail aud had "boasted
of and exhibited the blood stains on his
clothing" MIR. Mitchell showed that
200 homicides had been committed in
this State in twelve months.
Dr.. w. E. Evans, of Trinity. spoke
much on the same line, deploring the
fall OF the State, which was once lead
er in.greatness and chivalry and noble
ness, but was now leader in crime.
Various causes were assigned for so
much murder. The ministers said that
the pardoning power of the Cover nor
and the plea of self defense at trials had
been abused until men had come to
see how easy it was to kill and es-
cape.
The State Legislature will meet in
January, and it is believed that the
sermons will have some weight with
that body In dealing with certain laws
which seem to be dead.
The State, in On editorial Of the 21st,
among other things has the following
to say Of the number of murders COM
mitted in this State:
"The eminent criminologist, Prof.
Cesare Lombroso, whose writings hfve
! world wide celebrity and whose judg-
ments are everywhere accepted as the
highest authority, has an article in the
current number of the North American
Review which throws much light on the
subject. Treating the Question why
Homicides has Increased in the United
! States, Prof. Lambroso presents thd
following authentic figures of the re-
tive prevalence of homicides in EJ
| pean countries:
"Italy, 96 per 100, 900 inhabil
Spain So per 1OO, 900 inhabitants;
ugal, 25 per 100, 900 inhabitan
tris, 25 per 100, 700 inhabitar
gary, rs per 1000 II
Sweden and Norway, 1S
inhabitants; France and
per 100, 600 inhabitanta
per 100, 600 inhabitant
100, 900 inhabitants.
''South Carolins
and in one year
of which the PR
accidental is
South Caroliz
16 homicida
population
less than
less thai
less
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Killed By His Own Gun.

At Packsville, Clarendon county,
Mr.. David Cuttino, young man
about 90 years old, spent the afternoon
hunting brds, and when he returned
to the store of his brother, Mr.. Z. l..
Cuttino, placed his gun on the edge OF
the piazza against post and started to
enter the store. Just then the gun
slipped of the edge of the piazza floor.
Mr.. Cuttino turned to catch it, but the
hammer struck the floor before be could
catch it and the gun was discharged.
The loads from both barrels entered his
side below the point of the ribs, and,
ranging upward, causing almost instant
death.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
MISS LEILA HERBERT A SUICIDE.

The Daughter OF the ex-Secretary OF tho
Navy Kills Herself In Washington.
Miss Leila Herbert, the young and ac-
camplished daughter of Hilary A. Herbert,
Secretary Of the Navy during President
Cleveland's last administration, committed
suicide by leaping from the third story OF
her fathers house, in Washington. Her
skull was crushed and neck broken by the
fall OF nearly fifty feet. i
More than two months ago Miss Herbert
was thrown from o horse while visiting
friends in Virginia, and sustained injuries
which threatened to leave her cripple for
life. The possibility Of such IN ahiction
caused a melancholy which led to her sui
eide.
Miss Herbert nlso keenly regretted her
retirement from the high social position
She occupied during her fathers service as
Secretary OF the Navy. Recognized as onel
of the Cabinet ladies. the especial friend
and fayorlte OF Mrs. Cleveland, petted and
flattered In the highest circles, Miss Her
bert enjoyed to the utmost the four yea
OF her fathers term as Cabinet ofncer
Miss Leila Herbert was the eldest
Secretary Herbert's three children,
a charming figure In Washington
She came with her father to
when he was elected to Cong
once took charge of his hou1
making the Herbert home
attractive and oomfortabl
from the spirit OF true sop(
which gave 1t an attn
emorg fashionable
became SecretaI
Meveland's se
Herbert was q
In the circle
-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Topics Expounded by tho Row. C. L. Pal
mer, Ephratah, N. Y.

use OF these subjects Is not obligatory. Th4
pastors may use them or not, according to
their discretion. But while this Is truea
there Is but little disposition on the part Of
Christian ministers to deviate from thS
suggested themes on account OF the excef3
lent judgment evinced In their seleetfon4
The topics for the coming prayer season.
are OF peculiar interest on account Of
events which have transpired during tho
past year and OF existing conditions. It II
safe to say that ninety per cent. OF all WIN
observe the sacred periol will not be indHi
ferent to the following line Of thought: 4
Sunday, January 2-Sermon on Ex. 1881
This tey. has been selected to preparcI
the Christian public to come into the Dti
reside in the glory OF His love. The wsH<
by which we are to enter Gods temple i
through the most natural and only efaQ
cious means, which is prayer. II the pt
!tions which form the substance OF our 81
iplications be for what We need, and
presented in the right spirit, weSmay
pect heavenly reply. There shah
showers Of blessings. But IL We attempt
approach the Lord In an unbecoming mai
ner for that which Is unnecessary, we mol
only have no right to expect an answer
but should be condemned. When the way o1
approach has been suggested by the pas
tors, we are asked to urge the people tdU
live in the Split ofprayer. This Is the test |
of true prayer. There are many who praN
at home and in public whose experience
and conduct evince lack OF sincerity. II
Is good to profess to be q praying man
but it is better to be such under all ciri i
cumstances. He who prays only with thes
lips cannot expect his supplications to rise
higher than the carrying power Of the hut
man voice, while he who prays from the}
heart isjustifed in looking for an answer
which is demonstrated by the consistency
OF his actions.
Monday, January 3-Confession and
Thanksgiving. AIejY
There are two characteristics Of -praye3
which are absolutely necessary -confesst0H
and Thanksgiving. Yet 1t Is doubtful if any
part Of prayer is more ignored. Suppdca1
tion predominates. The very things W.
should do the most We do the least. What
we need Is not to be compared with wha4
We constantly receive. BY remembering
the tendency Of human nature an explann5
tion arises. None OF Us are disposed to fn3
dulge In confession Of sin, for we Ike To
make ourselves think We are quite good4
Confession, however, is what we need. We
have not read the Bible as we shouldl
Prayer has been neglected. We have done
less for the Church and humanity than We
should have done. At the remembrance
OF these things the spirit Of thanksgfyingt
arises. God has not dealt with as accordi
ing to our sins. Though We have been tn1
consistent-still his blessings have crowned
our days. There are many who have beenfA
deprived of the very things we have had
It will be OF no use for Us to attend
meetings during the week Of prayer, az
we are willing to confess to God on
and thank Him for all his past go
for prayer without these two df
not prayer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
Govsrnor's Private Secretary Dea

N0VernOrs ErlVatt Secfetury Deau'
Mr.. j. NJ. Cooper, private secretary
to the Governor. died in Columbia last
week at the Columbia Hospital from
the effects OF an operation which he had
performed on him. He had long been O
sufferer from appendicitis. He was
about 30 years old. His remains were
taken to Mayesville for interment. 1t
is. of course, impossible to say just yet
who will be his successor, but 1t is un.
derstood that Mr.. Harris will succeed
him. He is thoroughly familiar with
the duties Of the position and would
Immediately take charge.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-30
High HonI

The body Of
the original Ge
Beecher Stowe
who died on th
auditorium q
q. m. to 1 n
such honor
gro in -
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Col. Jones Has

Col. Jones Has
Col. Willie Jones, Of
Of Control, has tenderj
to Gov. Ellerbe, tQ(
9th.
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Governor Nlul

James DoWney. 4 '
Laurens, is dead. 7,
ate veteran and was !,
citizen. The Covert
l'acancy. and there '
olina':---
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-06

of the concert each has a popular follow
ing, and united they they gave a very en-
joyable entertainment. The attendance was
satisfactory. AT the close OF the concert ice
cream was served TO the visitors and the rest
OF the time during the evening was spent in
dancing.
The concert opened with the ladies' chorus
from the opera Martha" by the Ladies'
choir and closed with the Soldiers Chorus"
from Faust" by the Ladies' choir and the
Norden Singing society. Other numbers in
cluded piano solo for four hands by Miss
Emma Moeler and Miss Ellen Anderson; a
recitation and song by Prof. Edgren, which
seemed to capture the audience, and a couple
OF recitstions by Ed Oliver The feature OF
the entertainment however, was a plano
solo by little Miss Hilda Nordenberg aged
5 years. The youthful performer was en-
Enthusiastically applauded after her selection
These singing societies have given a num-
ber OF concerts during the season and not
withstanding the adverse times they have
come out ahead financially on the venture.
The organizations will now unite in an ex-
position chorus and begin drilling this week
for festival OF song to be given during the
course OF the exposition. Prof. Edgren hopes
to interest all the Swedish singing societies
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-06
South Omaha News
4aEaGNnSMa7o ofsssiisiEiiaiz:oisGsaiN fsssiis u z IF aiNaMnNaE

The fifteenth anniversary of the ordina-
tion of Rev. d. w. Moriarty was celebrated
at Blum's hall last Thursday night by the
pupils of st. Agnes church. The entertain
ment given was under the direct supervision
of the Sisters of Providence and was a sue
cess in every way. Many of the warm
friends of Rev. Mr. Moriarty, besides visit
ing priests, were present to assist in the
celebration of tile event The stage was
decorated with lace and flowers and sur
rounded by a scene Of green trees. Across
the stage hung a motto of white and blue
with these words: knowledge and Virtue
United"
An allegorical DRAMA entitled "The Ran
somed Captive" was presented, the partici-
pants winning much well deserved applause.
Following the drama came the graduating
exercises Of the class Of '97 the graduates
being Miss NJ c. Murphy and Miss G. A.
Mcmahon.
The exercises closed " ith the awarding of
gold medals, comforting Of degrees, ETC., by
Rev. Mr.. Moriarty, who was assisted by Rev.
Mr. English