The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-12
LAURENS, $. c., Mar. 12, 1909.
The Term "Tiumanism.,,

For several years past this term was
accepted by all within the confines OF
this commonwealth, and even to some
extent, beyond, as o term %denoting the
views and political doctrines of Sena-
tor Tillman. A large majority of the
qualified voters of the State concurred
in this meaning, though 1t was consist
emily dissented from by q strong mi
nority. AS events proved the doc
triues denoted by the term "Tillman-
ISM" were not of passing duration, and
accordingly the word became a very
common n in the every day vocabu-
larry of the people. But ruthless fate
was not to allow the word to be confin-
ed within such narrow limits or to have
only a local meaning. Skipping over
the stages Of its gradual growth we
come to see it as it is now understood,
as having acquired q much broader
Specification. In it's latest sense it Is
synonymous with pugilism. The rea-
son of this new meaning being attach
ed to the term is because of the recent
exciting scene between Senators Pill
man and McLaurin in the newly dis
covered fistic arena, commonly known
as the (U.S.) Senate chamber. An Incl
dent similar to this in all its disgrace
full details, we read in the daily papers,
occurred in that august and dignifed
body, the common council of Boston.
Two members thereof, became involved
in heated debate, and the lie being
passed, the two bellicose gentlemen,
did not wait for the gong to sound, but
sprung at each other in Senatorial
style, a conflict being narrowly avert
ed by others who were present. The
incident being duly ~chronicled in the
yellow journals, was dubbed as an out
break of "Tiilmanism." Hence we see
that the term has acquired II signif-
cation-no longer local-but Of Ma
tional importance-that to describe its
scope is as difficult as to say which is
the best route for digging the Isthmian
canal. Then, too, the term is broad
enough to cover the effervescences of
nephew "Jim', whom it will be re-
membered, presumed to be the whole
State (of S. C.) when he sent his IA
NOUS telegram to President Roosevelt
asking him to withdraw his acceptance
to present Col. Micah Jenkins G sword.
1t is b%ewildering to watch the
growth of some terms-we wonder
what next?
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Last week in Florence county a ne
gro fiend committed the usual crime.
Excitement ran high, and a large mob
would have instantly lynched the pris-
oner, had not the p!ucky Sheriff assur-
ed them that justice would be speedily
meted out to the brute, and that a spe-
cial term Of court would be granted
with all possible speed to try his case.
The Governor was called upon to order
a session of the court Immediately.
AS court vas in session at another place
in the circuit, the question was raised
as to whether another court could be
legally held at Florence. The matter
was referred to the Attorney-General's
office, and 1T was decided hat court
could be held there just as soon as the
requirements of law as regards the
drawing and summoning of the jury
could be complied with. This certain
ly was a proper solution of the ques-
ton. The crime OF which this negro
is guilty and the attendent evil oflynch
law is entirely Of too frequent occur
renee, and it is eminently fit and proper
that the due process Of law should
be had and the majesty of the law vim
dictated. This fiend will be tried by q
special court which convenes the 31st
instant.
*x
The citizens of Yorkvllle have at
last decided that that city must again
engage In the rum business. By a
close vote the friends of the Great
Moral Institution won out over the
"Teetotalers'. The argument used to
advance the D%ispensary cause was that
the sale Of whiskey would bring an
almost unlimited amount of new bust
ness to the town. Possibly so-for the
Rum Mill at any rate. Greenwood is
q thriving town, yet she has no Dispen-
sary. Nevertheless the Yorkville peo-
pie will, like the Romans and Athe.
mans have to see the "pint' or remain
thirsty.
x*x
South Carolina has Major Micah
Jenkins at least to point to with pride
as Others of her prominent sons are
passing the review stand and hundreds
Of noble veterans will recall his splen-
did father, General Micah jenkins,
than whom the ~Confederacy had nc
superior spirit. THE ADVERTISER will
not despair that the breed Of noble
blood will still survive In South Car.
DINA.
*x*
The Goth of March is set apart as
Carolina day at the Exposition. II
will be largely attended from all parts
OF the State and will be o splendid op.
portunity for Carolinians to see Caro-.
iinians. The rates will be low from all
parts of the State. Accommodations in
the city are reasonable, and now is the
tim for our people to 90 to Charleaton