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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06
W00TGk GIVEN rRE-
LIIjNART
LEXINGTON MAN CHARGED WITH
CRIMINAL ASSAULT--AN UGLY
E--D0CT0R'S TESTI-
M0NT.

] Lexington, Nov. IL. w. Woot-
en- was given preliminary hearing
before Magistrate Bachman of New
Brookland today, who came here
for that purpose. After hearing all
the testimony in the case Magis-
trate Bachman promptly bound the
defendant over to the higher court
upon the charge of criminal assault
| Mrs. Della Wooten was the prin-
cipal witness against her husband
and she told a horrible story. She
told how she had caught her hus-
band in the act, and how he had
threatened to kill her if she ever di-
vulged the story. She stated that
she had gone out Of the house to
get bucket of water; she heard
the child screaming and rushed in
upon her husband. She stated
that Wooten caught her in the COL
lar with one hand while he held a
razor in the other and declared that
he would kill her and the child both
on the spot unless she would prom
ise him never to tell it. She said
that her husband most always slept
with his razor beneath his pillow
and she knew that if she did tell it
he would kill her. She claims
though that she did tell Mrs. Hut
to at Pelion about it and showed
her the child after the injury. Du-
ring her testimony she held the
child in her arms and would often
kiss it with an unusual amount of
motherly affection. At one time
Wooten displayed his temper. He
asked his wife if she did not know
that she had to die. Mrs. Wooten
answered in the affirmative, where
upon her husband told her that he
was sorry for her.
After Mrs. Wooten's testimony,
the defendants attorney asked that
two reputable physicians be called
to examine the child, and accord
ingly the magistrate summoned Drs
E. P. Derrick and J. J. Wingard.
After an examination they were
sworn and each testified that the
child had been injured.
The case will be submitted to
the grand jury Wednesday morning.
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NEW COUNTY.

We do not know in what manner
the business people of Leesville and
Batesburg look upon the scheme of
establishing a new county with the
courthouse at Summerland. There
may be some reasons justifying OBJ
lection in individual cases but upon
the whole we believe that much ben
eft will be derived by both towns,
and it will be the means of finally
uniting the two places. 1t seems
that there may be much to gain and
at least nothing to lose by favoring
the proposition. We would be glad
to have the sentiment of the people
on this question. Our columns are
open to any who care to express
themselves.
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THEY NEVER DIE.

Though we wished strongly for
democratic victory we had not much
upon which to base our hope. Four
more years of Republicanism will
probably convince the people, yet
the fake reforms instituted by the
Republicans may be sufficient to
lure the average voter just as Roose-
velt's schemes did in this election.
The principles set forth in the Dem
ocratic platform were safe, lasting
and indestructible, but the whole
trouble lies in the fact that the ma
jority of our citizens either have nc
principle or have their price. Their,
can be no such thing as the de
struction or death of the Democrat
ic party tor living and eternal piE;;il
| ciples do not die. Therefore tn
statement of the prohibition candi
date to the effect that the Demo
J cratic party j. -lCs ! IS foolish.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06

the Seventh Congressional District
Puorto the examination. The exam
ination covers the following branch
es Reading, Writing Spellinc. Pune
tuahon and Capitals, Grammar. u.
5 History Worlds History, Asith-
metic, Algebra and Geometry. All
applicants are required to he phys
ically sound well formed and Of ro-
bust constitution. Those desiring to
enter this contcs. wifi get fuller in
formation by writing me at Lexing-
ton, S. G., stating their exact ages.
Very truly,
A. +. Lever,
M. {. Seventh S. &.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06
JOhRSTON'S FLOWER
SHOW.
EXHIBITION OF fFLOWeRS TG
OPEN ON NOVEMBER

Johnston, N ov. 4,-Saturday.
November 7, will be gala day for
Johnston. The town will be filled
with visitors to the annual Flower
Show, given under the auspices Of
the Daughters OF the Confederacy
There are over thirty entries and
these along with others, whose
names are not on the competing list
will make grand show. The ex-
hiolt OF flowers PROMISES 10 bu Ia,
best given. Johnston prides herself
on her beautiful palms, ferns and
begonias, and the contest will be
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most tempting and comfortable wav.
AT q o'clock there will be horse
back parade consisting of twenty
five couples. Mr.. Henry Baik. of
Augusta, who will act as Judge of
the flowers will make a most com
petent official, having had MANY
years OF experience with flower
culture. A number of beautiful
prizes have been offered and will
be awarded
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06
COLCRED STATE FAIR AS
S0CIATION NOVEMBER
8 TO l3.

TO the Colored Farmers Of South
Carolina:
We invite you to the Colored
Fair which meets in Columbia Mon
day, Nov 9th TO Friday Nov. 18th
There will be special lectures at the
grounds each day by prominent
white and colored citizens including
the Governor of South Carolina.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06
FRIDAY, Nov. 6. 1908
WOMAN'S RIGHTS.

Out of natural feeling of re-
spect for womanhood man is slow
to express himself or take an open
stand against the advocates of wo-
man suffrage.
If the concrete was made to
match the abstract nature in every
in stance, there would be lots more
do 'ng in the pants business of the
world than now. The Lord must
have made mistake when he made
wo an anyway, at least we would
JUDGE so by the indirect protests
that ire being raised by so many of
that sex. There is nothing on earth
that ommands the respect and ad-
mirat on of man so much as a wo-
manly woman. Nothing can inspire
him to greater and nobler deeds.
Womea that deport themselves un-
der ruly feminine nature, that
talk, s.t and dress as a woman
should e.e-+ tremendous infl,
ence in he world. But when a wo
man m .es herself CONSPICUOUS i,
an endeavor to assume the role of
man in an equal measure she lose
the force oil her womaphood Ther
is fee.ag OF contempt IN DsrTa
men auJ women for freaks Of zb
suacr nature, hence q womanish ma
is called sissy and a man
nish woman General" o
some other masculine term. 7
is our opinion that the more wei
preserve, the distinction betwee,
the dutie, of womanhood and man
hood the greater the blessing to tn,
human = ,e. 1t is very strange tha
won.er .ould claim that they have
no rirh.s when they live in touch
with the youth from infancy to man.
hood. IJhat greater opportunity
tn influence the world could be had
than this! Here is the point OF
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-06
Zeal E state

1t a true bill is found against the de-
tendant it is likely that the case will
disposed of at this court.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
a Japanese Plot.

Manila, Nov. 18.-From high
official Chinese source 7 learned to-
day that both the emperor and dow
ager empress Of China we're murder
ed in the hope that the presence OF
the American feet in Orinetal waters
would save the Chinese empire from
an aggressive movement by Japar
during the establishment Of a aeH
regime.
The deaths Of the emperor and
dowager empress had been expected
for many days, as both were known
to be in precarious health. For feai
that they might survive until aft'.1
the American feet had sailed away
they were killed in order that the
crisis might be precipitated.
Looks to America.
In whatever disorders follow the
esta abl;shment of the new regime
China will look to the American
warships to protect her from Japan
The story has oceasioned intense
excitement aboard the feet, and the
bare possibility that the feet may be
sent to Chinese waters has aroused
the men to great pitch Of enthusl
asm. There is just enough fighting
spirit in the men to welcome the
chance Of doing something beside:
{ parade service and target practice
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
DESIGNS OF JAPAN
RULERS OF CHINA MADE WAY
WITH TO FORESTALL THEM.
Dowager Empress was .assassinat-
ed-Japanese Claim it Was for
Part in Old Rebellion.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Followins
the widespread reports that the late
dowager empress Of China was poi
soned special cable advices fron
! Shanghai state that 1t is rumore6
here that the aged ruler was slain
by the anti-Manchu leaders.
Prince Ching opposed the success,
sion of Pu vi, it is said, and the
regent shows reactionary tendencies
The japanese correspondent IN
the Chinese capital insist that the
late emperor was assassinated BY
officials, who Jared chastisement tor
their part in suppressiag Kang Yu
Wis movement in 1888.
According to special Washington
Dispatches based on statement
from very high official source, the
continuance Of peace in China, under
the regency, rests upon the life OF
Yaun Shi Kai.
"If," says this authority, "his
enemies, who are the leaders Of a
reform movement, prevail against
him it will be signal FOR mome':-
tous upheaval."
Diplomats in Washington debated
with interest the question Of the
attitude Of the United States and
Japan toward China, in view OF the
developments Of The last f days.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
HUGE FERTILIZER TRUST
Forming to Give the Farmers Some
Taft Prosperity.

New York. Nov. 19.-Representa-
tives of the leading Independent for
tilizer companies OF this country and
abroad will hold series of meetings
IN this city during the next few
days to perfect plans for the forma-
ton of a s50,000.000 stock company
under the New Jersey law.
That the projected corporation will
be of an international character is
suggested by the intination thai
Herman Schmidtmann. Of Germany
is 10 be its first president. it was
stated today that the capitalstock
will be divided evenly in pcrferred
and common shares, and that nc
bonds will be issued.
The Tennessee Copper Compan!
and the banking house of Lewisohr
Brothers, Of this city, are understood
to be the prime movers in ths
project.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
ENTERS YOUNG LADIES ROOM.
The Fiendish Act Of Negro at
Athens, Ga.

Athens, Ca, Nov. 1S-At 2 o'clock
this morning a negro entered the
room of two young ladies at the State
Normal School, and badly frieghtan.
ed them. 1t was in an upper story
of what is known as Old Rock COL
lege.
The young ladies were badly
frightened as the negro at one time
had each of them by the throat and
attempted to choke them. 1t is be-
lieved the negros purpose was GRIM
inal assault One Of the young la
dies is prostrated from the nervous
shock.
This morning Sheppard Harris,
who has been panitor for ten years,
was arrested at his home in Morris
town. He was lodged in the county
jail until he can be identified.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
The Shanghai End.

Shanghai, Nov. 1S.-It is rumore6
here that the dowaser empress was
poisoned By the aRti-Henchu lead
ers. Prince Ching opposed the sue
cession Of Pu VI.
There is 8 financial panic in Pc.
kin.
Fifty native banks have suspend
ed. All military maneuveres are
postponed.
The regent shows disposition
to consult the reactionary, Chang
Chi Tung.
Latest reports from Pekia say th7
palace gates are closed and guarded
and Yuan Shi Kai taken refuge In
the British legation. Whether Yuan
seeks protection from the new rulers
or the violence of the reformers the
news lacks verifcation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
BROKE DISPENSARY LAW.
Col. Thompson, Of Spartanburg, Con
victed in Sessions Court.

SpartanbuTg, Nov. 19.--Col Aaron
Thompson, a bachelor and wealthy
citizen Of this county. was convicted
in the court of general sessions yes
terday on the charge of selling
liquor. Sentence has not been I'M
posed as counsel for The defendant
has given notice of an appeal. Col.
Thompson lives at Inman, in the up
per section Of the county, where he
has an elegant country home, and
is famous for entertaining his
friends. Several weeks ago he Yves
suspected of being engaged in the
whiskey business, and special con-
stables made out case against hin
on the evidence which they secured
The case was to have been investi-
gated at Inman. but was aransferre.1
to Magistrate Golightly at Holl.
Springs. The hearing did not e
lightly for the colonel was bound
over 20 court. The case was tried
this morning and the jury returned
verdict of guilty in fifteen min
! uteS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
COTTON GINNED.
Bureau Shows 9,esO,563 Bales
Ginned up to Nov. II.

bureau SllONS 0SOcO,coc DssANS'
Ginned up to Nov. II.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The census
bureau bulletin Issued this morning
shows t,63O,563 bales. counting
round bales as half bales, ginnel
from the growth Of 1908 to Nov IA.
compared with 7,300.6e5 for .a07
and s,5s2,242 for 1906, and 1901 :
$50 for 1905.
The proportion Of the last three
crops ginned to November IA IS C6
per cent for 1907, 65.s for 1906 and
It's for 1905.
Distribution of running bales BY
States ginnec to November 4th, and
active ginneries follows:
Alabama j ,O27,4sS bales and g.
t01 ginnerifs.
Arkansas, s67,24S bales and 2,U45
sinneries.
Florida, 5o,4aS bales and 245
ginneries.
Georgia, 1.o66,S6o bales ana =
354 ginneries.
Kansas. Kentucky and New Mex,
let, 1,155 bales and 5 ginneries-
Louisiana. 3=1,599 bales and j.
sos ginneries.
Mississippi, 1,O9O,356 bales an:
1857 ginneries.
Missouri. 3S,173 hales and 6s
ginneries.
North Carolina, 45O.96l bales ant
2.6i7 ginneries.
Oklahoma, 80 ,333333 bales and 95'
%inneCies.
South Carolina, 941,150 bales ant
I3,161 glnneries.
Tennessee, 242,77S bales and e..
| ginneries.
Texas, 2,S74.541 bales and 4,06
ginneries.
Virginia. 6,662 bales and 80 gin
neries.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
Shot Down Officer.

Bellefontaine, O., Nov. 16.--Rob.
bers blew open the postoffice safe
shot Marshal John Tripp, who sur.
prised them while at work, stole {
horse and buggy and escaped from ;
pursuing party of business men, wh*
turned out at the noise of the firing
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
SucpIcI 70 Death.

New York, Nov 19.-Powdere5
sniff known as "sneeze," distributed
by practical jokers in the saloon q
Andrew N. Taylor, in Paterson, n.
Yesterday. caused the proprietor tc
Sneeze and cough so hard that nc
ruptured a blood vessel and died sew
eral hours later.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
BIG BAMBERG fire
COTTON OIL PLANT PRACTICAL.
LY WIPED OUT.
Two Freight Cars and About Twenty
FIVE Bales Of Cotton Also Destroy
ed-Oyercome by Heat.


Bamberg, Nov. 1e.-Another dis
astrous fire has visited Bamberg an
this afternoon the splendid plant 0
the Cotton Oil Company, at thi
place. is in ashes
At about half-past twelve clocf
today ire broke out in one OF tht
presses of the ginnery. How II so'
there no ore knows, but, the gins anc
presses being in motion, the flames
snread to every part OF the build
ing in the twinkling OF an eye.
The distress signal was sounded
bv the whistle and the fire bells
sounded the alarm, but before as
sistance could be rendered the whole
pinnsrv was in flames, and the heat
was so intense that no one could
annroach near enough to the build
ING to combat the FIRE or even to re-
move several bales Of cotton belong
ing to patrons Of the ginnerE "ni'o
Law in front of the buildings.
These we're consumed together
with the ginnery. From the ginnerE
the flames leaped to the seed house.
thence TO the Office building in one
direction and the hull house IN
another, and thence to the oil mill
and finally to the meal house, all
of which were completely consumer.
The only building of the plant
left stan ding is a small house USED
for storing seed cotton. Three OIL
tsnks, containing several thousand
gallons Of oil, also escaped destruc-
ton, though it looked for q loas
time as il an explosion would occur
any moment.
4 side track from the Southern
Railway is built out to the mill.
On this two cars-one loaded with
coal and the other with seed-"ere
destroyed.
During the fire Mr.. G. Moye Dick
ipson, assistant manager, became
oyerheated and fell to the ground
unconscious. He was Immediately
attended to by friends and Dnysic-
isns. but came near losing his life
The loss is one Of the heaviest that
has ever visited Bamberg, and there
is serious doubt as to whether or
not the plant will be rebuilt. 1t
is estimated that the loss on build
ings, machinery and stock Is not
less than $4,000, while the insnc-
.nce is now thought to be only
$4,000.
Mr.. w. N. Brambham, the pTesi-
dent and manager, was at Denmark
when the FIRE occurred. but came
in BY private conveyance this after
noon and is using every means pos
sible to make the salvage on meal
and seed as great as possible. He
has been eminently successful in
managing the mill, ard it is greatly
regretted that this disaster has cone
upon the company just at a tine
when the prospect seemed brightest
for profitable year.
The Cotton Oil Company also owns
a plant st Denmark which IS ope"-
ated under the management Of Nj,
Brabham. Whatever seed is saved
from this fire will probably be ship
ped to that place and crushed. Sew
eral partons of the ginnery lost some
cotton that had been left at st the
gin, and on which there was 40 in
surance- or twenty-five bales
having been burned.
The heaviest loser was an industrl-
Gus colored man. named Kelly Will
liams. He had six bales at the gin
and only one was saved. The less
falls heavily upon him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
DISPLAYED EGRET'S PLUME.
spartanburg Milliner Fined for Vio-
lating State Game Law.

Spartanburg, Nov. 81. Nc
Goodlett, proprietor of fashionable
East End millinery store, against
whom a case was made on the
charge Of displaying n his show
window a hat trimmed with a plume
from the snowy egret, which is a
non-game bird, in violation of the
laws of the State, appeared before
Magistrate Coan this morning and
pleaded guilty. A fine of two dol
lars was imposed, which MIR. Nc
Goodlett paid.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-11-25
SERVED HIN RIGHT.
Young Lady Shot and Killed Her
Negro assailant.

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. 16.-Miss
Corinne McCcwen, 20 years old,
clerk in confectionery store in this
city, shot Newell Hover. a negro.
Saturday, and he died in half an
hour.
Miss NcCowen was alone in the
store. in Westpoirt avenue, when
Hover entered and asked for cisar
When she placed some cigars II
'front.' Of him. it is alleged. he tried
20 sieze her she caught up revolver
aud fired FIVE shots at close range
.wo of them taking effect. 1t was
the negroes fourth visit to the
store within a few hours. After
his third call. Miss McCcwan got {
nistcl and k!ont it within easy reach
total disbursements for last year,
s1.21036.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, of Union, s33S,0o0, ana
total disbursements last year, 81
2S3.24.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insuranc
Company. Of Winnsboro. 100000.
Farmers Mutual Insurance AsSo'
cation of Chester. s375.o0o. and
total disbursements last yea"
sS00.75.
Farmers Mutual Insurance Cam
pauy. Of York, s751,125. and tota
| disbursements last year S2,61l.I4.
Germania Mutual Fire Insuranc'
Company. Of Charleston. sl.i23,92e
and total disbursements last yea:
s4.S97.96.
Hibernian Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, Of Charleston. s1,541.S00
! and total disbursements last year
s7,451-25.
Merchants Mutual Fire Insnranc
Company, of Charleston. s334.4 So
and total disbursements last yca1
S62974.
Farmers Mutual Insurance As
citation, of Hartsville. So 365, ,o3o. an
, total disbursements last yeal
S4541N.
Pee-Dee Mutual Fire Ins!ranc
Association. of Mullins. s349.6l:
: and total disbursements last yea;
s3,974T77.
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archaic even. There is no ques-
tion, however, that, absurd as II
sounds to US, the reconstruction sys-
tenn was rested on that as basis.
So Robert E. Lee was disfranchised,
while the ballot was conferred on
the freemen he had himself liber-
ated. Further comment would be
superfuous. I am glad to remen-
Der that I am separated from the
Republican party on that issue.
Meanwhile the subtle change OF
thought was going slowly on. The
scientific was gradually, impercept-
ably superseding the scriptural; the
Ham and Japhet and brotherhood
of man theory Of descent was re.
eeding-was, indeed, no Longer
gravely advanc L. .rwin's "Origin
Of Species W. published in 1859,
his Descent af Nan in 1871, and
in the light ol his researches and
the influences rocessarily drawn from
them, the Afro-American race prob
lem assumed new shape. Hay:l
and Jamaica also have served as OBJ
ject lessons. The solution Of thf
| problem became in the eyes of some
and those a constantly and difficu':
proposition. After all, the promls
| Gus comforting of the ballot had no
solved it, for from so doing, 1t hat
only served to complete what be
| fore was at best terribly confused
AS it now presents itself it is slmpl,
this-to devise some practical sys
tenn. other than one of SLAVERY
whereby two races of widely diF
| ferent interests, attainments an,
ideals can live together in peace an'
harmony under Republican form
of government
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total disbursements for last year,
s1.21036.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, of Union, s33S.000, ana
total disbursements last year, 81
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-18
USUAL NAVAL HOP
At THE YOUNG

The Young and Moana are now call
ed the Army and Navy hotels and are
doing far more than any others in en-
tertainment of the Alabama and
Maine. Tonight a hop will be given
on the beautiful roof-garden in honor
of the battleships. The great advan-
tage of the Young is the fact that the
last car need not be taken into con-
sideration. Stay as long as you want,
have a good time, and leave when the
festivities are over. The combined
bands of the two battleships will play
on the roof-garden during the inter
missions of the dances. The famous
Kaai Quintet will play for the hops at
the Young and Moana during the ball
ance of the stay of the squadron. Ho-
nolulans be up on the roof-garden to-
night and entertain the Navy. All
are more than cordially invited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-18
VIDA'S EXPECTATIONS
WERE SOON BLIGHTEO

The truth is coming out about Hen
ry Vida's sudden conversion to Demo-
cracy, not that the matter is of much
Importance save as it throws a search
light on the ways of politicians.
Achi, Brown and Vida came together
on the proposition to get Vida into
sam Johnson's place. The two Demo-
cratic Supervisors were to vote for
him and Kealoha was to get on the
fence, providing a third could be found
to support the slate. Kealoha was to
be rewarded for neutrality Brown
had a hand in the deal and hoped,
with Achi, to reap some gains from a
road machine in the coming primaries.
Browns appearance as sponsor for
a new-fedged Democrat caused in
Quiry to be made and the plot was
revealed. Then the friends of Tommy
Cummins got busy and by pledging
him to give Democrats an equal show
with Republicans in the road depart
ment, he was easily elected.
Vida will wait until after the Pres
identia1 election to decide whether or
not he will stay Democratic. If Bryan
goes in he may want the postoff1ce /