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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
THE SENATORS NOTIFIED
Of Governors Refusal TO Acc. pit the
Rssignation's rendered Him.

Resignation rendered Him.
A special to the State from Benefits
vile says: There was general satisfac-
ton expressed here Friday afternoon
when the news OF Gov. Mes 6eeuey's
action was received.
Your correspondent Immediately visi
ted Senator McLiurin at bis residence
and the following is his statement:
The unexpected action Of Gov. Nc
Sweeney leaves me completely at sea
| was reluctantly forced into tho fight
but when | saw the insulting romarks
of Senator TilImsn, If McLaurin is
afraid to meet me, otc made up my
mind, if possible, to break off every
prong Of that old pitchfork and wear
him out with the handle before | was
through.
The contemplation of my rosigna.
tion is no new thing with me. value
my honor aud integrity IS man far
moro than do scat in the United
States Senate. wished to resign last
winter when | was so cruelty assailed
for the tsunts and sneors that met my
efforts to benefit South Carolina nearly
drove mo distracted. [ will withdraw
my resignation if Gov. Mos Weenoy has
requested it, because | appreciate the
patriotic motives that inspire him and
am willing to unite with him in shield
ing the people of this State from strife
and bitterness.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
motives of othhrs, hut when reply is
made he cries cut that he has been at.

motives of othhrs, hut when reply is
made be cries cut that he has been At.
tackled in an upjustifable manner. The
people shall judge of our Democracy
and not the senior senator. It is evi.
dent that the senior senator fears that
he cannot defeat mo on fair field with
no fsvors. Else why is he assailing me
in his address and threatening to put
on the stand at Gaffney and the cor
respondenoo between US will convince
any fair minded man that our resigna-
tion was with tho understanding that
the race was to be between us only and
the campaign was not to take place
until the fall.
The senior Senator said on the stand
that he would unite with ne in let-
ter TO Gov. McSweeney requesting him
to withhold action uutil a decision by
the primary. Thesdadtrresss-iiss- dadtrr is character:
1sticsl OF the man aud his political
methods He is addicted to making
reckless and false charges g,iust others
which he never substantiatcs. An hon.
est man is always chary in charging
Others with dishonesty. The thief
often cries. Stop thief" He is an ambi
tious boss and habitual disturber OF tho
political peace and harmony of South
Carolina Last summer, for the sake
Of peace no was given no opposition,
and as soon as tho doors were closed
and all entries barred, he made a SIAN
derous attack upon the Bible and the
uinistry of this State. Fellow Citi-
zens there will never bo any thing like
unity or quietude among our people
until he il rele gated to private life. His
lncendisrg appeals to class hatred and
prejudice, suohs as he made at Gaffney to
the factory operatives, and his dictate
rial spirit and uttersnces, will keep up
dIssensions, divisions and dis,ord in
the S,a.o. With the aid of the people
l will make heroic effort during this
campaign to break down "bossism"
with its train of political evils and
invite ali good citizens to assist me to
insugurate an era of free thou.
speech and independence of sA
the part of the people of Sou
liua, The senior Senator, in II
udo Of a farmers life in 4
county, could be viewed as pr
less pigmy and blessing to the
(SigneG John Lowndes MoLa,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
Bank Dynamited.

The Mechanics Banking oompany's
branch bank at Bradnor, Ohio, was
blown up by dynamite Wednesday
morning by burglars. The safe was de-
molished, the building wrecked and the
whole town aroused by the explosion,
but before any one could get to the
scene the burglars had fed with $10,-
600 in cash,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
Thirty-one Found Dead.

A sensation was caused at Birming-
ham, London, on Thursday by the dis
covcry Of 81 bodies of infants in a
cellar beneath an undertaker's estab-
lishment. The bodies were in vsrious
stages Of decomposition and hujdled
together in soap boxes. The establish
ment was conducted by widow who
Friday was charged with causing the
infants deaths. The prisoner was re-
manded.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
Backs McLaurin-

A dispatch 10 the Charlotte Observer
says two hundred and fifty citizens of
BonnettsVitle, Senator McLsurin's q
home, marched to the senator's resi-.
doncc, called him from his bed and the
object of the visit was announced by T..
W. Boucher, Esq, in beautiful
speech. The senator stood on his front
porch and in pathetic and patriotic
strains Of eloquen;e spoke OF his un-
bounded appreciation of this evidence
Of the endorsement Of his home people.
The senator ssid he was in the fight
to stay, and that there were signs of
docging by Tillman, but that he in
tended 10 ho.d him 10 the agreement.
The senator said that he only wanted
Ill.man IN this race, and that he would
give the people oleSn, decent, high
toned campaign, or, if Tillman preferr-
ed, no could throw as much mud ss Till
man wanted. Senator McLaurin said
hat the senate was too small for both
I4!imsn aud himself, and that he want
Cd to meet Senator TIilman in every
county IN South Carolina. Su3h mon
IS Capt. = l. Breeder, G. l.. Exum.
n. W. Carroll and many such prominent
business men led tho crowd. Bennetts.
vile will be a!mCs! solid for McLauriu,
AID the citizens, through MIR Boucher,
pledged Senator McLauIin their sup
pprL
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
John l.. McLaurin,
COL JONES ANSWER

Col. Willie Jones, chairman of the
State Democratic Executive committee,
yesterday addressed the following to
Senator McLAurin in reply to the latter 8
protest against canvass of the State In
the month of August:
Dear'Sir: Upon my return home We'd.
nesday from Chickamauga | read your
open letter addressed to me in The
Evening Record, and | will now answer
II. simply stated that thought that
the CANVASS would commence in Au-
gust next because at thst time the crops
are laid by and the farmers ere at lei
sure, and the merchants have little to
do, and | thought that it was the best
time for the people to hear public speak
ing. 1t has Away been customary since
we have had the primaries to have the
canvass during August. This is Amat.
ter entirely for the committee to decide.
l really have no authority to do anything
In this matter except to csll the commit
tee together. This | will do in a short
time.
lou can rest assured OF one thing,
and that is that tho State Democratic
Executive Committee will be absolutely
fair In all that il hiss to do. | have
never been associated in my life with
a body OF men who desired to sct more
fairly, and did act fairer, than this
committee has always done. 1t is com
posed Of some Of the best men OF oul
State, and they will give everybody sb
solute Justice.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05

II had been rt tjoicing at the coming
oppo unity to vindicste myself. in.
tend to speak on such invitations as
did at Gaffney when possible, and [
Will not consent to any interference by
Senator Tillmsn or anybody else. l
desire, where the people wish it, to
speak and render an account Of my
stewardship The people have a right
to this and it is but just to me. After
making my speech at NewbeIry l will
take Mrs. McLAurin north for treat.
ment and will not make any moro ar.
rsngements to speak until after we re.
turn. hope now | will be let alory-
and thero will be no further neKs6sner
notofiety as it is nauscatiiaaS to me"
WHAT T+h1raAN SAYS
A special TO The State from Trenton
ssys: Senator Tillmln would have
nothing to say in the early evening in
regard to the governors 8 action, but late
Friday night, in response TO bumerous
inquiries no issued the following state
ment:
Have received no letter frow--c;ov
McSweeney and therefore dc~not kuov
upon what grounds or what AN
thority he acts. mower is % nureI, %
ministerial srsd his deoliuation to ac
cep' can Mve no effect from = lega
s.ssdpoint. Unless l am mistaken tht
6HoVernors function in su,h cases il
simply to notify tho president of tn,
senate On one hsod and the State legis
lsture on the other that vacancy ex
is 3. He can advise Withdrawal O,
resignation, but no hing more.
'B. r Til'miu."
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
NJ LAURIN OBJECTS
Says His Health Will Not Permit 9
Summer Canvass.

Senator McLsurin, as il rdicatcd in ar
interview published in The State, pro.
tests against canvass of the State in
August. He has written to Col. Willie
Jones, chairmi n, asking that tho State
executive committee arrange for the
campaign to be held at some othe!
time.
In his letter to Co. Jones, Mr.. No
Lsurin states that he wants the issue
between himself and Tillman. He
says:
Dear Col. Jones': l note in today's
paper that you speak of the campaign
between myself and Senator IlllmSn
beginning about August 1st. This is
entirely out of the question SO far as |
am concerned. | made it point to date
the resignation September 18th, be-
cause | knew that it was absolutely
impossible for me to canvass tho State
until the weather became cooler. | re
signed in good faith to submit the
question to the voters Of South Caro-
lima. | want fair treatment aud an
opportunity to present my case to the
people. Senator Tillman intruded him.
SELF into this fight. l au ready to fight
tos finish, but want no draw" or
"fouling." My suggestion would be, as
congress does not meet until December
4th, that the committee request Gov.
McSweeney to Withhold action until
the result of the primary is annaSnced,
and then appoint the man receiving
the highest number Of votes. Let the
Legislature elect my successor as j, is
only for Ghort time, or let you gentle
men who desire 10 contest arrange your
canvass entirely apart from mine and
Tillman's.
would also suggest that you per.
nit he and | to arrange the schedule
for our meetings. 1t is my desire to
conduct clean, decent canvass, free
from personalities, if permitted to do
SO; but | am ready to take what comes.
| wish it distinctly understood, how.
ever, that L cannot entertain the idea
of oanvassing in August, and that one
man at time is all | care to fight. l
had enough of the four to one business
In 1897. | appeal to you as man and
chairman of the party for fair play.
The reason L suggest withholding ac-
tion on our resignation until after the
primary Is that there are many post
offices and other matters of interest to
the State, among which | might men
ton the Charleston exposition, which
demand the attention of senator. To
take away from the State this protection
for even sixweeks may cause trouble. |
do not care personally, however, what
is done about this, but think it my duty
to mention it.
Yours srespeotfullg,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05
GOVERNOR REFUSES
To Accept ths designations Of
Senator Tilln an and Mclaurir.
CAMPAIGN NOT DESIRABLE
He Says It They Should Resign
Internationally He Would Ap.
point Their SUCCESSORS
Immediately

The following is taken from the State
of SATURDAY..
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-05

Ife governor state d that all sort of
cposition had been made, but he
ought this tho best course. He had
|eu approached to tender his resigas-
Jon as governor in order to become
epstor himself aud to let Lieut. Gov.
aA ii. Tlllman become governor, and
INC had also been urged to accept the
resi- gnation, the vsono cies 10 be supplied
upd ia the result of the Democratic pri
mafy.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12

rules India, is looked to with deep in- terest. The dead ruler received a subsidy of s5OOOOO a year from the Indian government, not to mention gifts of great value, and in return he permitted resident agent to make his home In Cabul, and he practically accepted British suzerainty.
 Russia sees England deeply engaged in suppressing the Boers, and she hopes some excuse will be found for securing Herat and a foothold in Afghanistan. This would bring Rus sia and England face to face in India. Much depends then upon the success ion in Afghanistan. Doubtless Habi- bulla would favor England, and Rus sia's opportunity depends to a large extent upon the appearance of a re- bellion directed against the eldest son and the choice of the dead Ameer. The youngest son has longings for power, and it is possible that Ayaob Khan may again cross into Afghanis- tan and raise the flag of revolt. But if no serious opposition to Habibulla appear, 1t is reasonably certain that the status of the buffer state will not soon be changed.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Trouble In Afghanistan Aaain.

The Ameer, Abdurrahman Khan, is dead, and he ruled the buffer state in England's interest. The Ameer died at Cabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and over on the eastern border of the state is Herat, which Russia covets. and which would be key to further Russian aggression.
 Heretofore the succession to the Afghan throne has been attended with turbulence, and today it is not certain that the eldest son of the dead ruler will be permitted to come to power unopposed. This son, Sardar Habi- bulla Khan. is believed to be friendly to England-to be at heart supporter of his fathers policy. If this be so, Russian diplomacy may still stir up a revolution, and movement upon Herat may be begun.
 The English people are uneasy over the situation, and Lord Curzon. who
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
1Hr ONLY DAILY NEwspAprR IN ALABAMA
Cotton Crop Situation.

The date of the coming of a killing frost is now needed in order to de- termine the size of the crop. It is a late crop, and an early frost would cut 1t materially. At present estimates vary widely, running all the way from 9,000,00O to 100000 bales. and the estimators will be 100000 bales apart, or a portion of it, until frost comes.
 But no one has discounted the com ing of frost. Cotton starts on a. low level, whereas last year it started high and circumstances pulled 1t down. This year the price is low, and any marked shortage will be marked by an advance.
 It is said the outstanding interest in futures is remarkably small. It is we'll known that the mills are buying from hand to mouth, carrying no stocks. Exports have been light. Buy CTS and producers are apart, and they will stay apart until the first killing frost comes. English buyers are be- ginning to see that present prices should be taken advantage of Stocks on the other side of the seashore have rarely been lighter. Spinners over there are cotton hungry. At home print cloths now readily command 8 cents, and all other cotton fabrics are firmly held.
 The Age-Herald repeats it's advice wait for eight cents. Take no less, not even the smallest fraction less. Every bale grown this year should . bring $40, and an early frost may add $5 to this price.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Campaign of Education.

We are rather glad," says the Ozark Southern Star, that opposition to the new constitution has been de- veloped, for the people will soon be- come much enlightened as to the many advantages of the New over the Old. The New Is in course of being laid before them in clear, concise and interesting way by the eminent states men who are championing ratification. A thorough discussion of it can but bring over those who are wavering on account of an insufficient comprehen- sion of it, while those are in favor of ratification will be made stronger in belief"
 There is much truth in this. The people are attending lectures upon constitutional law, and constitutional government, and the lecturers include the strongest personalities in the State. Senator Pettus Is bringing a
 
 mind trained to law and the discussion of broad questions to the great work, and ex-President John B. Knox adds to his legal qualifications an intimate knowledge of the formation of the New constitution. Chairman Under wood is making appointments for at least twenty other speakers, and the press is doing good service also.
 This campaign of education will be maintained until the, day of election in November, and the, people in every county have clear and sound under standing of the great issue they are to decide. All sophistries will be dis sipated, all demagoghy exposed and ridiculed out of existence. Let the great school go on. It is useful in every way. It lifts the people up, giving them clearer conceptions of our American system of government, and rids the air of error and misconcep- ton,
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
General Miles book is next in order
A BRAVE SHERIFF.

From the Philadelphia Times
 A remarkable criminal trial has just been completed at Ashville, Ala. It was an effort to convict of murder the sheriff of the county, J. L. North who killed one of a mob that tried to lynch prison CT in the sheriff's charge. It was remark able that Sheriff North is the first officer in all the south who braved mob ven- geance and went to the extent of firing upon men who were attempting to com init murder. The case attracted much attention all ever the south, and the ablest cconsel in Alabama were employed on one side or the otLer.
 The attack upon the St. Clair court house was made in August last while a negro named Brown was on trial for rape. The trial was proceeded with all due haste, and 1t was certain that the ne- gro would be convicted. He has since been legally hanged. But the mob would not wait for the law to take its course. and attacked the seat of Justice. Sheriff North and his posse knew their duty and did it. They fired upon the mob, killing young man named Blankenship md in- turing two others. Instead of being praised for having done as the law com manded, the sheriff was widely censured He was placed under arrest, gave heavy bond for his appearance at the trial on the charge of murder, and was put to the expense of making a defense
 The trial began on Wednesday last and ended on Saturday with a verdict of &C., quittal. So strong was the feeling at Ash vile against the fearless officer that Gov ernor Jelks sent to guard the court and prisoner detail of fifty selected men from the Third Regiment of the State Guard, stationed at Birmingham. The crowds In St. Clair were so large and their conduct so threatening that Colonel Higdon, commanding the soldiers, sent for additional men. The trial passed off, however, without any disorder, and the brave sheriff was triumphantly vindi- cated.
 The result of the trial should have a marked deterrent effect on mobs not only in the south, but elsewhere who are ever ready to make an attack on A. iail or courthouse, expecting that they will meet with no resistance from cowardly officials. With the knowledge that men like Sheriff North are behind the guns will come wholesome respect for the law on the part of the mobs, and the south will no longer be disgraced by having criminals taken from Its jails and burned at the stake. Sheriff North has done more to add to the good name and fair fame Of Alabama than many men who have been honored by the state with high of ficial position.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Coy. JeIks Did Rioht.

The Fort Payne Journal is the only paper in the State that defends the mob at Ashville. It assails Governor Jelks in this fashion:
 Governor Jelks sent troops to Ashville for fear that trouble might arise oyer the trial of Sheriff North, who had been in- dicted for the murder of Walter Blanken- ship, who was shot at the time the al- legged mob assembled in Ashville. The public is not allowed to know the grounds on which the Governors fears were bas- ed. but 1t Is to be hoped they were good and sufficient, and that they will be given to the public. Sending troops about the State on mere surmise or in deference to the clamor of hysterical newspapers is an experiment which the Governor can not repeat often with satisfaction to the public or advantage to his own prospects. The people had enough of military swag- gen during Governor Jones' adminstra- tion, and they do not admire a Governor who loses his head every time somebody pops a cap.
 Governor Jelks did his duty at Ash vile, and so did Sheriff North, and if the Journal will poll the intelligent people of St. Clair it will find that large majority of them applaud and will support these officers for their de- fense of law and order. Law and or der are one thing; disorder and mob rule another. If the Governor of a State and the sheriff of county do not uphold law and order, who, pray, will? Who will stand between us and anarchy?
 The Journal undertakes the intelli- gence of the State, and particularly of St. Clair County, when it threatens Governor Jelks with punishment at the ballot box. A man Is wanted at the head of the State who knows his duty and has the courage to act promptly upon his knowledge of a given situation. Such a man is Gov VI HUI OClho, anu IL VIII DS well IOT organizers of lynching bees and other disturbers of the public peace and in- terrupters of the due and orderly course of law to recognize the fact that they are not dealing with a man oI straw hereafter. Governor Jelks is entitled to much credit in both the Fillmore and St. Clair cases. In. both instances he acted in a clear-headed, business-like manner. All action was based on investigation and informa- tion, and he has won TOT the State an enviable reputation abroad and deep respect at home. Let no one be mis- led by the Fort Payne Journal. The law-breaker has a man of action and of nerve to deal with when he assails the cause of law and order in this State.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
RoOSEvELT'S ADVICE.
n the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 A member of Congress told the story which he had from first source of how MT Roosevelt just before the war with Spain was declared once burst tempes- tuously into the cabinet room during a cabinet meeting.
 Here comes Roosevelt" said President Mckinley, Let's see what he has to say. What would you advise" he continued. addressing MT. Roosevelt, ''as to the ac ton of the United States in connection with Cerveras fieet?"
 Setting his teeth firmly together MT. Roosevelt replied:
 With all due deference to you. MT President, since you ask me for my honest opinion, will say that my advice Is to meet Cervera's fleet at the Canaries and sink every d. ship in the fleet"
 But that would be an act of war" replied President Mckinley.
 Certainly. 1t would, MT. President " said MT. Roosevelt. ''but I have noticed in studying history that it is the nation which gets in the first blow that usually wins, and I believe in getting in inc first blow"
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
IT IS BETTER THAN THE OLD

From the Lamar Democrat
 The Democrat would not under any cir cumstances advocate anything calculated to be in any way detrimental to the hest interests of the common people. That ia not our mission. and if it were possible for the new Constitution to work a hard ship upon any man or class of men. we would not say one word in favor of It's ratification. but after having examined both the new and old Constitutions care fully we are thoroughly convinced that the new one is far better than the old one. We arrive at this conclusion from many reasons. First it limits the suf frage, and thus stands for white su premacy and honest elections. Second if makes more adequate provisions for the public school system. Third. it reduces the taxation thus relieving the people of an unnecessary burden, the very thing that the people complain of-and justly so-more than any one thing. But this is not all. It limits the power of the Legis- lature and provides for fewer elections Any one of these changes would make the new Constitution prefarble to the old one.