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TRIO MEETING.

The meeting at Trio was held on
Friday, which allowed the candi-
dates one days interval for rest and
recuperation. The Trio meeting
began at II a. m. and lasted until
4 p. IN. The speeches were substan-
tally the same, the following alb
sentees being noted in addition to
Senator Williams, who has no oppo-
sition for reelection and attended
only the first meeting: H. E. Eaddy,
for the Legislature; E. F. Prosser,
J. Y. McGill, J. J. Eaddy and G. K.
Mitchum, for supervisor Of registra-
ton; N. NJ. Venters, for county su-
pervisor and ]. G. McElveen for
county commissioner. Mr.. W. B.
McCants presided at this meeting in
an able and impartial manner. The
audience numbered about 100 voters.
When the other candidates had fin
ished some one suggested that the
aspirants for magistrate be heard
from. S. B. Gordon was announced,
but he stated that owing to the fact
that the number Of magistrates had
been reduced to seven he could not
run for this Office without opposing
Mr.. McCants, who he thought had
made an efficient official. He there
fore declined to made the race. Mr..
McCants then came forward and
gracefully acknowledged the compli'
ment, and after thanking the people
for their confidence declared the
meeting adjourned.
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Death of Mrs Elizabeth Epps.

Mrs. Elizabeth Epps died Sunday
afternoon near town at the home OF
her sou, Mr.. James Epps. She had
been in feeble health for several
wears bat her final illness lasted only
a few days. Mrs Epps was proba-
bly, the oldest woman in Williams
burg county, having attained the
extreme age of nlnety-one years.
She was born in 1911, one year be-
fore the last war between England
and the United States. BY birth
a native OF Green county, \. c.
her nader name being Holmes
she was married to Mr.. William
Epps, of this county, with whom
she lived happily for many years
until his death about forty years
ago.
Mrs. Epps was the Oldest member
of Kingstree Methodist church, and
until prevented by the infrmlties Of
aye she was a regular attendan:.
Her life was that Of a co1secrated
Christian woman, a noble example to
her sex. She is survived by six
children, as follows: Messrs. Isaac,
william, James and Edwin Epps,
Miss Mollie Epps and Mrs. Matte
Broadus of Jessup, Ga.
Her funeral services were held at
the Williamsburg cemetery Monday
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. II. j..
Cauthen officiating. Six of her
grandsons acted as psll-bearers
Messrs. Joe A., John W., Ed c.,
Olin and G. o. Epps and Or. d. ?.
Frierson. A large crowd Of svmpa-
tbizing friends gathered at the GEM
etery to witness the last sad rites.
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The supervisor of registration can
didates were heard next in the fol-
lowing order, E. F. Prosser, j. Y.
McGill, J. ]. Eaddy, G. K. Mitchum
being absent.
The last speakers were the candi-
dates for county commissioner, H.
Collins, S. J. Singletary, P. D. Cock
field and R. D. Blakeley, J. c. Nc
Elveen being reported absent. The
political Rough Riders then ad-
journed to the grove and their hun
ger was appeased with an excellent
dinner.
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A0RR|SVIlE and TRIO.
POLITICAL ROUGH RIDERS 6OM-
BARD TAs FORTlFIC ATOMS.
An ssriting Campaign Characterized
by Good Feeling and Absence
of Personalities.

Bright and early Wednesday
morning the political Rough Riders
Set out from intermediate points be-
,wee: Johnsonyille and Morrisville
for the latter place, rounding up at
their rendezvous in time for the
meeting to begin about 1880 o'clock.
The whole corps were in fine fettle,
fo- they had been cordially welcomed
by their genial hosts along the way,
and some how or other it had leaked
out that good cheer awaited them III
a community the name Of which is
synonymous with hospitality.
Arriving at the place of meeting
in u beautiful grove near Messrs. F.
Rhem & Sons "Sand Ridge" store,
where seats had been thoughtfnlly
provided, the speakers found await
inc them an audience of about 150
people. including number of the
fair sex, whose bright and beauteous
presence infused wholesome sentl-
ment into what might have been
orosaic occasion and put every aspir-
ant for public favor upon his mettle.
The meeting was called to order
by Chairman J: ". Cook, who an
nounced that the exercises would be
opened with prayer by Rev. }. A.
Graham. Following the invocation
cauie the first speaker.
J. II. HUDSON,
candidate for the legislature. Mr..
Hudson began by saying that he was
10 stranger in this community.
you all know me, hence it is use
less to tell who | am" Announced
his candidacy for the Legislature
and thanked in advance those who
would honor him by casting their
votes for him. eff elected my inter-
ests will be your interests and your
:. LII J., ,,,;,o
W. ". KENNEDY,
come next and announced his candi-
dacy. Had been g candidate two
Years ago, but was providentlaily
hindered from making canvass.
Believes there is too many useless
laws. Touched upon trusts, but be-
lieves the proper remedy is in
National legislation. The best way
to fight trusts at home is to use as
little as possible of their products.
Does not toink it righ. to interfere
with stock law exemptions.
". L. BASS,
followed and spoke at some length.
Adverted to unwise and superhuous
legislation and gave example of two
laws covering the same offense. I'm
derStands that there will be an at
tempt to exempt part of this sec
ton from operation of stock law.
Better be careful how law is framed
so that it viii be constitutional.
This condition now exists in Flor
ence Co. Discussed trusts and labor
4uestions. Believes that capital and
labor should both be protected.
Small pay of witnesses a hardship
tnat should be remedied. His candi-
dacy case of the office seeking the
man. VIII he governed by yonr
wishes and my Judgment if elected.
p. S. WALL,
another candidate for Legislative
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Spades, shovels, pitch forks. shovel
and tongs, pot ware, grindstones,
nails, bamep, traces, sole leather.
Numerous other stuff. Come and see
Wilkins.
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THE SAGE Of P0SSUN FORK.
DIScOURsES. UPON A QUESTION
OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY.
"Are We What We Are Because We DO
What We Do" or Wee
Versa.
Editor County Record

EultOr county hecoru:-
We have waited in humiliation and
and not without anxiety through the
long, fearful scourge of drought and
heat; the rains seemed to mock us
down here. to come nearly up and 60
round, or split and divide. 1t looks
as though where one rain cloud passes
along in dry weather the next one
follows in the trail, and l have won
dered if there is an attraction, or is
it that the hot, dry, air, ascending
like smoke from a furnace over the
heated locality, makes swirls and
eddies in the upper regions, driving
back and diverging the lain currents
that bring on the rain.
Is it Gods general providence that
in time sends rain on the just and
the unjust or His special providence
in individual cases!
But, Mr.. Editor, that query brings
me to one given me the other day.
care We what We are because We do
what We do: Or, Do We do what
We do because We are what We are?
Well, We are what we are because
We do what We do. For if we do what
We do because We are what We are,
We are machines, and charge God
with making us no higher than the
beasts of the field; for they do what
they do because they are what they
are. And as they do what they do
because they are what they are, no
blame can be attached because they
are not free agents, have no reason
ing powers, no restraining discretion,
discipline, understanding, informa-
ton or enlightenment; no discrimin-
ating judgement, wisdom, knowledge,
prudence, consideration or thought
full, judicious foresight, anticipation
or precaution; no senseof response
bility, allegiance, duty, morality or
conscience. So, when they do what
they do it is because they are what
they are. They simply ELL their
sphere in the great plan of creation
and must do what they do because
they are what they are.
Second: We are what We are be-
cause We do what what We do. Being
made little lower than the angels,
with reasoning, thinking, intellectual
faculties. Free to act, having per
ception, understanding, appreciation,
philosophy of mind, refnementy del
icacv, taste and tact. A llylnS soul
"a spiritual nature-full of thought,
meditation, reflection and homage to
the GREAT FIRST CAUSE. With
humiliation and Thanksgiving for the
hope of salvation to all of earths
probationary soldiers in His lifeS
warfare who are faithful to the end.
And so cit does not yet appear what
We shall be, We know We shall he
what we shall be because We will 10
what We will do, and We shall be
what We legitimately wish to be, if
We will DO what We should do.
But, MIR. Editor, to 60 back to the
rain. The long drought is broken.
The rain has made us glad, although
crops are cut short, especially cotton,
which is rusting and opening fast.
Corn is little better, stood it
better in some cases than cotton. But
/ had thought cotton could stand
mole dry weather than corn. We
had heavy rains Wednesday night
and some Yesterday so there are glad
ness and smiles all over
PossuX FORK.
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amount to $4,000, which will for
more than Offset the amount bor-
rowed. Refers to court house, which
is all paid for and pride to the
county. None of his opponents at
tacks him on this. Kingstree was
the deadest county capital in the
State before the court house was re-
modelled. The beauty of it is that it
is all paid for with money saved over.
He cannot be blamed for deficiency
in road law. Believes contract sys-
tenn the best for working the roads.
c. z. WHEELER,
came next. Said he was aspiring to
public office for the first time. Is q
practical road-builder with % years
experience Spoke of sand beds and
their remedy. Can't find out finan-
cial condition of county. chandler:
"Yoh can find out next Monday in
Kingstree".l 1t is admitted that the
county borrowed $4,000 last year and
$4,000 this year. Jails and public
buildings. Can build Jail on walls
of old one for $500. Compliments
court house, provided the work did
not cost too much. Has been su-
perintendent of chaingang for 1s
months invites attention to work
done on roads.
K. b. SMITH,
was introduced as candidate for
treasurer. Is no speaker and does
not think an orator is needed for this
Office. Has the confidence and re-
spect of the community in which he
lives.
W. D. OWENS,
came to the front and referred to the
II years Office holding of incumbent.
Mr.. Rollins has made good official
but that is no reason why he should
hold this office forever. 1t is dam
gerous precedent to keep one man in
Office too long. Thanked the voters
for past support. If elected will
yield to no man in courtesy and close
attention to his duties.
R. D. ROLLINS,
followed with a pleasant introduc-
ton. Threw bouquets to the ladies.
Did not know that he would make
the race this year, but men in whom
he had confidence told him they
thought change inadvisable Just
now. Is not responsible for double
entries of tax returns. Explained
how they come about
J. W. COOK,
come first as candidate for auditor.
This being his home precinct he
merely announced his candidacy and
gave place to
j. j. B. MONTGOMERY,
who made his usual popular speech
and was listened to with close atten-
ton.
H. &. ASKINS.
announced that he was aspiring for
Office for the first time. All of
his opponents had held office before
except Mr.. Cook. For this reason
he and Cook he thought deserved
consideration. Believed that with
his business experience he is quail
fed to fill the Office.
7. DAVIS CARTER
proceeded to explain his position with
respect to the road law aud the
seed cotton license bill. In these as
as in all other matters chat came up
while he WAS in the Legislature he
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child labor bill. Does not believe
biennial sessions of the Legislature
practicable, although he thinks the
people shoould be allowed to vote on
the question. Anticipated Mr.. Bass
two years ago in regard to pay OF
witnesses.
T. b. GOURDIN
was glad to be at Morrisville for sey-
eral reasons-the hospitality 60 boun-
tifully bestowed; the fair ladies pres
ent and the oportunity to thank the
people. for: the vote given him two
wears ago. No issues of special i'm
portance. Believes in legislation
/ favorable to education. Public roads
chronic campaign subject. Not
responsible for day road law, as he
had voted for 4 days which was
amended to its present shape. Trusts
a serious menace. In faver of bien-
NAL sessions. Other States have this
this law and why can't we? Believes
that child labor under 10 years old
should be prohibited.
H. z. EADDY
said in part: '"There are now no
questions tearing our people apart.
Am not prepared to discuss the child
labor bill. Do not believe children
should he overworkA but every child
should be taught to work. If sent
to the Legislature ] will look after
your interests to the best of my abil.
ity; if not l will try to serve you at
Possum Fork" Laughter and cheers
Next came the candidates for
county superintendent of education
and
WILLIAM COOPER
was introduced. He referred pleas
antly to the ladies present. Was
almost willing to leave his candidacy
in the hands of the fair sex. Had
served one term and it is customary
to allow candidate second term.
Believes in tripartite education, the
training of the head, hand and heart.
In modern times this has succeeded
the old idea of the three Rs. Was
too sick to speak here at last cam
paign but thanks his friends for flat
tering vote.
C. W. WOLFE
followed with presentation of his
claims for the Office of county super
intendent Of education.
Then came the supervisor candi-
dates,
A. N. COOK
leading off. Has held position Of
county commissioner two years. His
experience i'll this office all invalu-
able requisite for the Office he seeks.
Had done his bes: and any errors are
of the head, not of the heart. His
motto is, equal rights to al, special
privileges to none. Not ashamed Of
of his record as county commissioner.
J. J. GRAHAM,
the next speaker, thanked the peo-
pie for honoring him in the past. Is
glad to know that the county is in
good financial condition. Mr.. Chand-
Ter has made good official. He
| (Graham) is running on his merits,
not Oh the dement's of his compet-
itors. Present system of road work.
! ing farce. Believes contract sys-
tenn would do better. In favor of
STOCK law exemptions.
u. NJ. Venters being absent Che
next speaker was
B. B. CHANDLER.
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2, S. WALL,

another candidate for Legislative
honors began by insisting that the
Legislature made a mistake in pass
ing the road law in its present shape.
Proposes to speak what he thinks in
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planting Of shops for the sale oi Amcri- c@n-made shoes in Germany.
 We have done som thing iA the in vasion line ourselves" remarked thu cr'inanco captain Do yoU knew that several of the British military orSani- cations aye armed with Ame"iVan-nl2," a anors. in palt. though the grca; bcdy of the Britirhers knows nothing about ii" Trey nav even introduced into the British army part of tine Amer ican manual of 2rms and the open or der and riot tactics devised by our army officers and known here as Jh' street riot formations and drills.
 "i will even 80 rau one better than that" responded the civilian. fer i ranny Scot. who knew enough to leave his heather fer this country to make a fclture hera. tcid ue hat at a Grill he witnessed while on q recent visit to Edinburgh where a fuu ragimentll hand was employed, he WIS startled to
 iiear them come marching Cn the neli t0 the music of one of Sousa's marches.
 !fc folm | the acqu&intancc of GEr Q.
 the members Of the band after the pal rade and was shown that several ol the members were using band insuu- ments made il Chicago. while ,ne uni
 forms they wore were cut by firm C. i New York taiicrs. New York Com 1aerciaI
Arizona republican., 1902-06-05
Matters cF Record

The. following instruments reported by the Phoenix Title Guaranty and Ab- stract company were filed for record in the county recorders office yesterday:
 Lamar Wake. to GI9,.= r. N-c!ke-. deed ro iot. f3 and in blk. 2t ard irte 2, io, il i2, nik. 2, Montgomery add. consideration .l5o.
 Lamar Walker to John T. Dunlap Dill cf sale to stock and fixtures e. the West End grocery. oco"iaers-i@l $roa5.25
 V. A. Golton and wife to |. A. e. lava, deed to w;@ lol ], LlN. !. Temr2. consideration ~10.
 " A Bolton and wife to Alou.a F. 9eliany. deed to lo,s :. 2, l3 and l5. hll. 2. Goldman add, oonsfdetatlor .,fG.Ic
 Ed ". Wells and wife to ~. X. 3o,- ,oa. deed to iot ,, blk l. Tempe. coa=i5- era,on $sco.
 N X. Bolton and wife to Alisazl Iisparo Americana Srcursal Nn. !. deei u c1- lot 3. biiz. | Tempe. poi.e;4- eratioa SEQ.
 Jc@A =. Hardin and wire ta Pro59e.. '. Parker deei to aii interest in ,-a-.- t&in mining claims. consideration S!.
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MEM0RIAL AT sCOTTsDALE
Made Also q Celebration of the Birth
 day Of q Scldier.

sccttsdale. June 2--;Special c5rre- Fpondence cf The Eepublican.) )-'ri3- ? well known reputation of scottsdaIe as 2 delightful literary and social center was further enhanced last l-ridsy erec- ing by. a la1cn party at Kenilwol-,n ranch. the hasritaJ.a home of 4.r- @..< Mrs. II. |. Crderhiil.
 The fu1ctia.: vas an almost in promptu affair and was designed to commemorate Memorial da! as wei. a1 .to celebrate the bi1 ,hs.aT o1 Captain Noah North Nd. cf Chicago. wna has been e welcome gU .c a. keuiiWortl the past fcw n1on1hs.
 This dual celebration seemed epc- ciany appropriate III that rolImb:I Post 1G6. department of Illinois to which Captain Nay belongs. was ths first e. Une northern Grand Army post.- to extend the right hand of fellowship to the southern posts. thus Dridgins the crimson ctas.li between ti.s bIua and the gray.
 Captain Nay. uh0 enlisted in the Seventy fifth. Illinois Infantry, bat who was detailed fer special service at the headquarters of Generals Grant ar;, Sherman ar Nashville. Tenn. vas pre- vented this year from active particip&- ton in the military obscrvances incl dent to Gtenorial day for the first time since it's eslabilSIlnl Tt as q national holiday.
 Supper was served from daiatiiy spread buIet CT the lawn. Captain Nay in the natty uniform of his pest oocii- pying the seat oi honor. decorated; y,it.l American flags. -+t the conclusion O. the repast. which was eni;veEed by B constant GoW If wit. humor and teads. sentiment and "reminiscences SeHtgip-
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@tiist family buc.la.
 Fort Mcdowell
 Alleged water supply CT irritation Ditchss'' TOW active only every eight days
 ':hc irrepreSsible burro or Rocky lrauntain m0cking bird.
 %Chaplain Scott. pioneer ane veteran cf civil war
 ~"Jddee' r. l.. U'n3erhil! and familr. hcsts of Wentworth.
 ~E.GI.Tollnan and wife of Washing ten. D. C.. now e Camp Content
 <N. x. Nay cf Chicago. veteran C. \. i;
 Albert I.okense, the Backeye boy from Cincirnati. ohio.
 *.;cLailer fl-;a "''he banks oe the Wabash" Captain Nay responded in well cnos- el remarks to the aforementioned ;oasts and Mrs. McLallcn read with expression a chapter from John Trot- "Ccd Mccra's Summer Hyrln&!.
 Twilight having fallen. the company adjourned rc the spacious hall within . tc listen to a rare musical treat by q master of the violin. Prof. w. Percy smith CT Eliza beth, New Jersey. ac- companied OF the piano by Miss Greene of th1 same place. The evening closed with the singin.; Of national and patriotic airs, fnclud- i ing some dear t0 the heart Of t}a : "grdgs." several of whose descendants were present. | The strangely composite character of 2 typical Arizonu audience was again | demonstrated when il was found that the twenty guests present represented ten different states-Virsinia, Na1. , Y0r.5. Kentucky. Illinois. New Jersey Indiana california. Massachusetts : Connecticut and the District Of Co., iumbia. A. =. F.
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THE JOKE WILL TURN.

Chauacey T. Depaw and Mark Tv.a E. were crossing the ocean on tne same steamer One evening. after dinner. il was suggested that following he tima- honored custom in the United St2-es. the diners max speeches. Air- CinIn- ens made q claraceristic address.
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the day. the chairs were drawn Dac'. and q progI annle of unusual interest ioll0ved.
 "l:e stage setting was one that cnly Arizona can furnish-thc green lawn. ,he iu.uriant background Of palms, peppers and other tropical foliage. tJc floating stars and stripes. the women n soit, pretty muslin gowns. the Whol" assemplase representative of tdc high est civiliz;a tion-and in front 1he des- ert. 5lr3. Winfield Scott beEan tac pro- gramme with an original poem cn "Ou! Flag at Half Mast" ,.ire. r. L. &1cLallea. e Columbia City. Indiana. followed with what h. waa pleased D call "impronlptu .fingles'' acccmpa ny Ing t..c following toasts:
 TOAST AlILITART Tt2 soldier boy of '5i He fouc!:t fo- home and state. , \ ''Net' grown young. as the years 60 run
 Hes now but Gfty-eieht. TOAST MASONIC. >lo fear fer Nay Of Eracstreots,
 That he will ever freeze. He cant, for he's a Mason 1 0l thirty three degrees. : s;-oTTsD.>I.r, \ CENTURY AGO. : Ter sands Were trod by other feet. Which never did 1IacAden greet. . Nor trolley take. inc trains tc meet. 1 One hundred years ago. Those warriors-lordlv r. F. E's.@
  : please, Ncno2olized the desert breeze |. hundred years ago No cl1 fcI-t-% outpost CT corral Ncr eight-day government canaie Had been est1blsbed in this vale : A hundred years ago. ; Ea Tanlmany saclsens tfien held sway. . No Carrie Nations hiazed the way. -Eo striking then. for higher pa:
 One hundred years ago
 V veterans this day meet and greet. Where "Lo" has met his last defeat. Where nocl1ins birds sang just as
 An hundred years ago. No starry fiag was here to float Ger schools. where men and women vote.
 No DCstoiIiCe or rural route
 \ hundred years ago.
 1Io 3cctts ''who l,ae wi Wallace bled' Pre-empted this great watershed, t'r settled on this 'dohe bed, One hundred years ago. { No ~Jnderhills fron Empire state. ] Ne Neniiwolth HaH. With big ston er&te. No Judge" here sat on bench or gate An hundred gears ago. No %1'oi!m2n ol C[ew Ems fame. No Marshal Nay Was here. the sam, N hose army record shows him game. : hundred years ago. Tai Gilmour. Old Tiigini2s s son. Fresh from Cornell, had not begun To bask in Arzona's sun. One hundred years ago. Tnen jolly @Kokeuge. the man Of Gin. To Paradise Vale had not come in, Nor %E1ocsiers here mad bison slain, An hundred years ago. Nc smith (StraGivarius) Rice CT Greer To add spice to life. were seen,
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"Ir was understood" said Senator DepeT. when called upon to speaf. that AIr- Clemens and should write cat our speeches for this occasion n aavauce and then exchange maI.u- scripts We have cone 90. but I 1'>gre- to say l have forgotten Mir. Clemens sneech.''
 The senator then took hiG seat. lis
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auditors roared in appreciation. O the joke.
 The next day an Englishman ret N.r. Clemens cn decE.
 ''I say he remarked. -'! have always heard that Senator JepeW Na= r,- lnarNably clever. out what Wre;ciled Grivei of his that was which you Were obliged tC recite last night
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This is the season when cur enjoy rlc3t n watching girls oUt for q WaiE is spoiled hy tll ii frantic efforts to feel if 1ne:s. cilir;uoi-t1 and skirts meet in the back.