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GEORGETOWN, S. G, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1905. 5 Cents Per Copy. - iii.na...ai - 111111 •— body of alluvial lands without superior j The plhnt is complete down to the I saw the dead bodies of the first ! GEORGETOWN, TOWN, COUNTY. and almost without parallel on the con-; minutest detail, having machine shops, fHE CAROLINIANS. crew fished from the cigar boat (as we PRAISE OF PAWLEY'S. .. . - ! wood working shops, a tourist hotel, fine tinent. I property for summer resorts on Pawley's called her) on her trial trip, and saw Three miles below Georgetown the *islan i... d< an.•.-.d• controllin.._... M- g .immense bodieI / s. . six other mad Carolinians step forward Advantages ol the One and Resources ol Minim canal flows into Winyah bay, of timber lands scattered over Eastern ' W_0 T_ff Are, What They Are, a_d Why to take their places as a new crew, Well Deserved Eulogium ol Famous connecting Minim creek, a tributary of whose bodies were likewise entombed controlSouth Carolinas the Georgetow. This corporation and Western alsno the Other Ior Men who Seek Homes, •Santee river, with the highway of railroad. Are What They Are. under the Housatonic' Such is the j Island Resort. travel in the bay. Through this canal The Gardner & Lacey Lumber com­ spirit which animates South Carolina's boats go up river to Columbia and pany are large manufacturers of cy­ # people, ever ready to dash themselves L Situated at tha- Cnnflnence of Six Navii.ii- Camden. The region around the mouth press and pine lumber, cutting also some Past mjdT-J'l. -sen! ol ilia- liaa-a "Viator' against any obstacle in their path and River Seines—I-Hie Fishing and Bathiaar— hardwoods. They have an enviable lale Rivers, Whose Entire Navigable today they are mad pioneers still. of the Santee is one of rare fertility. reputation for making a superior grade -M.I. 11,11,1 Tribute to the 31.n Mho A __M heii- thr_\ nice of the M.iMiuilo is Still The river bifurcates near its mouth, In Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Miss­ length Kxceeils One Thousand Miles, of lumber. Their plant is situated on Horn i|5iii|ilr.- ISulI.I. anal Who 41:i \ »• and the Waves Comlnc i» Make laleal and the two branches are known as an island in Sampit river just opposite issippi, Louisiana and Texas they are ' with Climate all that Heart Could IJenire, l-llled tbi- J..H1.I Wil Th. I'aine and North and South Santee, respectively. the city. met at every turn,, felling forests,build­ Surf I'ree frauii Danger <>i 1 iiileitow. •mil Superior taa Any Place In the State in The Winyah Lumber company has for On South Santee is situated the San­ "8lUteil.il llouii With Their Hones." ing mills, founding an empire, battling' Editor of The Carolina Field. Sir : Diversity of Resource*. years stood for progressive develop­ tee Gun club, one of the richest and most ment against heavy odds and they have Editor'of The Carolina Field. Sir:- always for first place, for the highest Ten miles up the broad Waccamaw riv­ Statistics are not always convincing famous game preserves on the Atlantic, worked out a difficult situation and are It gives me great pleasure to station. er from Georgetown, and four more -indeed figures may be so artfully ma­ the president of which is Capt. Hugh now prospering despite low rivers last. . , , , The other day I saw it stated that across the narrow strip of fertile coun­ year which impeded logging Operations. I wriM^ethmg for the initial number of nipulated they will tell a tale altogether R. Garden, now of New York city, but the grandson of a Charlestonian filled try known as Waccamow Neck, lies The pay roll of these three mills cuts your paper. Too much cannot be said different from truth. For which rea­ a native of South Carolina and late a big figure in the industrial life of by wayef encouragement in theprose- the highest place in the nation, direct­ Pawley's island, a seaside resort not son it is better perhaps to give a pic­ commander of Garden's Battery. Georgetown and is felt in every line of cuticgJjOf the tusk you have set yourself: j ing with master hand the affairs of the entirely unknown to fame, but, by rea­ business. , • ., ture of Georgetown, town and county, North and South islands which lie on element of the resources of our world. son of its unsurpassed natural attrac­ The Georgetown Iron Works is doing . tions, destined yet to become one of the as they are, giving statistics for what opposite sides of the bay at its mouth, a splendid business under the capable ! nati' State. Making my text The Car- It is said that the banking capital of they are wOrth later on. belong to Gen. E. P. Alexander, whose management of the Messrs. Colbert olinij Who are they, What are they, Charleston finds employment in distant most popular watering places on the The city of Georgetown contains hospitable home has entertained people and fills a much needed place in the Why. re fhoy What they are. places. They are empire builders, those South Atlantic coast. Possessing a community. some six thousand souls, with a popu­ from every part of the country, but is Possessing a varied and fertile soil, ; bankers, reaching out with their capi­ beach peculiarly beautiful and safe, The Seaboard Product company is or­ lapped by- the waves on the ebbing, and lation in the suburbs of two thousand especially noted for being the rendez­ ganized for the purpose of making tur­ easy of cultivation, a climate free from tal just as their forefathers did with more, according to Mayor Morgan, vous of Ex-President Grover Cleveland. pentine and other products out of pine the extremes of heat and cold, a rain­ their rifles, axes and their plows, their buffeted by great breakers, on the ris­ whose estimates are never wide of the The general lives on South Island with­ stumps. Mr. D. H. Green its president, fall ideal in its regularity, traversed by j vision not limited to the narrow borders ing tide, with no dangerous undertow, is an enthusiastic believer Jh the possi­ mark in matters of this kind. in sight of Minim canal. watespBUflses, spread over her entire ', of our own State but extending over j surf bathing can be enjoyed here in all bilities of this region and is pushing his its glory. Separating the island from It is estimated that the county con­ On North island is a government sta­ business. surtmte \ {many of these tumbling the noble domain they call their coun- j the mainland, and covering a wide ex­ tains altogether a h#lf million acres of tion and light house, and in former GEORGETOWN'S GREAT MARKET. stre_l_8 pl"ruling to be harnessed); her try. arable land, much of which has no su­ times there was a flourishing summer forests still a mine of wealth; her mines The time has now come when the task ' panse of green marsh on high tide, where One gentleman Remarked to another clam and oyster beds are numerous, fur­ perior on the globe. _he character of colony domiciled there. It is still em­ recently in Charleston that Georgetown and quarries practically untouched; | of filling up the waste places in the. this land varies within wide limits. The ployed by numbers of people for the had the best market in South Carolina. !*S©utti Carolina presents an inviting field j mother State must be taken up. Every ! nishing the choicest bivalves, flows the creek, full of shrimp and crabs and river swamp lands, once cypress for­ same purpose. He was immediately contradicted by an | for huajhgent industry in every branch . mile of territory westward has been ests, are now the rice lands, and are On the bar the government has ex­ entire stranger sitting opposite who I . . ~ , explored, the thirst for adventure choicest fish. said that his remark was not true : that of human endeavor. formed by the rotting of vegetable pended Two Million Dollars in building Dan Crowley had the best market South It is exceedingly fortunate for George-; slaked.' It is found that the old home The fishing banks off Pawley's island matter and the annual deposit of river a line of jetties four miles long. This of Baltimore and that no other in that town that you have made it the seat of ; is the best. Here is every variety of are among the most noted on .he coast, silt brought down by freshets. This has resulted in appreciably deepening wide region could be compared with it. your enterprise. The establishment of soil and climate, the soil selected by and the surf fishing is also excellent on soil is of marvelous fertility and practi­ the bar, and there is unmistakable evi As an all-round market and cold the old settlers'being the best. The old this island and across the creek da De ., . , - i storage plant, having its own power a first-class printing house is a long step cally inexhaustible. on the road to city life. The intercom-1 saying is true: "You may go farther bedeau. The finest bass are caught dence that this deepening process is go- j and mauufactUring its own ice. this is The rivers that make these rice fields ing on all the time. true. Everything is up-to-date, clean, municatioii of minds, the conflict of I and fare worse, even if brimful of wis- here every season, and the landing i. and which contribute so much to the As one leaves the mouth of Sampit neat, and with all modern canveniences thought, is life itself. one of these monster fishes is a fe:;t. found in first class city markets. dem. enduring prosperity of the county are, river going out from Georgetown in the that any sportsman might wellbeproun It would be unfair to a fine city mar­ Thfl^next step will be rapid means of Many of the absent ones will stop and first of all, Waccamaw, "with its great direction of the North island light, ket not to say that Muller's Cash mar­ transportation over Georgetown's listen with*wonder^when they are told of, for the bass is-a hard fighter, and volume of fresh water coming down Rabbit and Hare islands appear clean- ket is likewise perfect of its knid, but streets, followed by the improvement . hat great mills are springing up all! as strong as he is plucky. from lake Waccamaw in Columbus cut over the port bow, separated by a but it deals entirely with the retail city and embellishment of homes, inns, opera Game of all description is plentiful on trade. This market is a dream of overt:., --'d State that mighty battle county, North Carolina; the two Pee small creek. Further down and nearer beauty and taste, in its furnishings and housSil gardens, parks—all that goes to ships plow ir„ ••iters, and that one of I the highlands nearby, and splendid Dees, Great Pae Dee and Little Pee Fraser's point is Horse island, and arrangements. make city life delightful and attractive, j the largest docks KM. navy yards in the sport can be had with the gun as well Dee, whose channels come together around the point far towards Muddy Crowley's Parlor Market ships fish, An attractive Georgetown with schools, | world will soon be ready on the banks of as with the rod by visitors to Pawley's forty miles above Georgetown, after bay, marked by the dome of" a wrecked game and other products all over the sanatoriums, etc., would mean an en-j the Cooper for their reception; that the island. The summer duck shooting is losing a large portion of their volume country. Its shipments of ducks, rice very fine, and later in the season the battleship are the Marsh Islands. Away birds and coots (rail) are simply astonish­ largedjpopulation around it, for people national government is spending mil­ through Bull creek, which muddies the to the northwest stretch the great ing. hese times will not settle on farms | lions in developing the historic common­ deer hunting is probably the best to be Silver Waccamaw to its .mouth; Black marshes of North inlet, beyond which The fish and game of George- *jf cannot find ready means of [ wealth; that cities are springing upon had anywhere in the South. amount in bulk to about $150,000 -TOStU^ by |h_ point f : leir fehildren. The first its rushing rivers to which are harnessed A fact worthy of note, and one often, High Hills of Santee; Sampit, on which of North island. In this vast spread of n_alty there .s mueH-«_p tal West' commented upon by th.ise r_miliar with' it and it employs an immense num _t____g settler aak whirling looms; that South Carolina Georgetown is situated, a stream which marsh is the preserve of the Annandale of men during the busy season. m: ' _Iow about, the schools and men and South Carolina money have the discomforting experiences of.manv has its source in Georgetown county; I Gun club, and the marsh best stocked Georgetown has only recently pnt in churches ?" The history of our country done this; that the Cavalier has thrown island resorts in this respect, is the toe" _\ * and lastly the Santee, formed by Con- ] with shellfish in these latitudes. a system of waterworks and sewerage shows that frequently the humble farm aside his sword and his cloak, and is tal absence of the mosquito on Pawley's' garee and Wateree, the Congaree j under the, direction of a competent island. This can only be accounted for Along every river are rice planta- sanitary engineer. The water is' now gives forth the greatest characters, the beating the Puritan in his chosen field. again being formed by the Broad and I tions many of them abandoned for being used and sewerage connections most distinguished men and women. It is easy to see why South Carolina by the peculiarly favorable situation of Saluda. want of prower labor to till them, but are expected to be made by May, 1. A It Jwill be, indeed has already been, has riot filled all the waste places within this little island, the wide salt marshes This river system will be the subject full of potetial resource, and these full account of this system will appear and perpetual sea breeze seeming to in The Carolina Field later. v asked every day, "if South Carolina pos­ her borders, but she has built an empire, of a separate article, for its interest is lands will furnish the finest truck in effectually isolate it from the influences Georgetown has a tourist hotel, sesses such advantages, why are her peo­ bearing the impress of her thought and perennial and its importance can hard­ the world when they are opened and known Try that name and enjoyinga fine ple so far behind in the march of pro­ the hallmark of her action, even to the' of the fresh water mainland, on which ly be overestimated, not only to George­ put into condition by being thoroughly patronage. This hotel has all modern gress ?" As a matter of fact she is not extent of following her to the field of the mosquito must breed. Thus, with town but to the whole State of South dyked and dried out. appointments, sewerage, electric lights, behind in the race, her sons are in the battle! She failed in the field as she has a sea breeze that perennially blows the Carolina. day and night service, pool-room, bed­ heat away, and not a pesky mosquito It must be considered a highly ad­ room built en suite with bath attached. forefront of the battle for wealth and failed in the forum; in the recent un­ One can readily see from all this that vantageous circumstance that commu­ There is an excellent barber-shop in station, but the love of adventure, of happy difference of opinion she was to annoy, the tired worker, all the region would be one of infinite di­ nication throughout the entire county the hotel and the management controls enterprise, inherent in the Carolinian worsted in the argument; she advanced those seeking quiet and rest, can find on f versity, and to prove it is, a man may is by river, thus making the transpor­ shooting preserves for the use df this favored spot undisturbed repose. guests. < has led him to distant places. Only a her shield, prepared to maintain her ^ convince himself by a short trip alcng tation of truck cheah and easy. These There are two hotels in the old town, few days ago I met a young and brainy dignity as a sovereign State; she went Up to four years ago Pawley's island ™ any of the rivers. Some of the growth rivers are never storm-swept at the the Winyah Inn and the Windsor; both man, his forehead bullet-scarred.-. Ask­ down in a crash such as the world has was accessible only to those Who knew **f <|will mark the coastal region; some will time when truck is being marketed and are entirely too small to accommodate ed where he had been, he smiled and seldom seer- of its great attractions, and were will­ t, speak of the mid-country, and yet this is also fortunate. the travel. The city is in sore need of Disunion meant disaster to victor and ing to undergo considerable fatigie, a hotel open all the year around for the said: "Took a turn in the Argentine other growths of flowers and trees will The upland adjoining the rice planta­ traveling public. A movement is be­ Republic." They are met everywhere; vanquished; disunion was vetod by t'nw> aid expense, in reaching it. hark to far sources in the eternal hills. tions are now ready fer truck, or at lieved to be on foot to build one. No their spirit, their modes cf thought, ex­ Almighty God. With the ftcljfcirt of the Atlantic Coast town in South Carolina has anything What is true of all rivcrdeltas en the least they can be easily made so, a:3 the tend over the entire earth. We find them They thought the giant dead and Lu:r.ber corporation, and the erection glebe will be found to be equally true land is stumped and dry, with sufficient like the same opening for a good hotel, here of the largest lumber manufactu­ since Georgetown enjoys a large travel even in England. William St. Clair his grave covered with salt, but he is of this one. In such deltas the human humus to hold large quantities of fer­ ring plant on earth, the management all the year round, There are perhaps Symmers is surgeon-general of the hos­ rising from the ashes and will make cf thereof recognized the fine facilities of­ race began to flourish in far-gono ages tilizer. more people coming here in mid­ pital at Birmingham, the largest in the his dead self a "stepping-stone to fered by Pawley's island as a resortfor and to build empires that mark high- summer than at any other season. As to transportation for truck, empire. higher things." health and pleasure during the hot srm- water in human achievement. Some As a rule the city is well lighted and Georgetown is fortunately situated It must be remembered that on South­ Mottoes are seldom idle words. They mer months, and set to work buildin.i; even go so far as to say #hat nothing the cost per light is low. Much muni­ residences, hotels, a railroad from the well since it is practicable to get all the ern soil the white race built its first bas­ are burning truth on South Carolina's in modern annals can possibly compare cipal improvement is on foot and for river to the beach, and putting in ope­ refrigerator cars necessary and these several years the mayor and city coun­ tions, cultivated its first fields, wresting with the splendor of Babylon, Egypt, escutcheon 'and the country will learn ration a boat line. Artesian wells were cars will go straight through to North­ cil have devoted time and energy to from the savages a domain of imperial also borec} and f.ne flowing streams of and Nineveh, and in many things these that "Dura spiro, spero spes" has sig­ ern markets, making it in twenty opening and grading streets and to im­ the best water obtained. Almost like proving the city in other ways. extent. nificance still. Again she is the centre empires had gone beyond the dreams hours or less. magic the system went into effect, and Georgetown is now well policed bet­ South Carolina became the nursery of of contending thought. This time the of two thousand years later, There is no part of South Carolina the result has been that this beau .-if ul ter than at any time in its history and a race of stalwart, strenuous pioneers, leveller and the sensualist have com­ little island, blessed with all that old Man could and did flourish once in that can have any advantage over the beneficial effect is felt on every the gateway of those who were to swell bined to wreck and to destroy the germs side. Neptune and Dame Natuie have tor-ive, such|conditions. The globe has since Georgetown in this respect. their numbers from across the Atlantic. of her social life, the Christian family. is thrown open to the world's enjoy­ been circled and nothing has been Much that is of great moment, relat­ Of course the fact that the CljMe ing to city and county has been left for They were the leaders in that mysterious South Carolina will win in the contest, ment. No more delightful pleasure found superior to these river deltas, trip can be made than to Pawley's is­ line comes in here direct from New future issues of The Carolina Field, as and momentous movement of the Euro­ leading the best^thought of decent hu­ nothing at all comparable when the York city makes a, cheap freight rate its space is crowded beyond the limit in land by the fast and elegant excursion pean races which set in after the dis­ man kind. VIATOR. steamer "Governor Safford" to Hagley amassing of luxury is an object. on all imports. This likewise affects this issue. This must close with a slight reference to the wholesale trade covery by-Columbus - a movement which on the Waccamaw, and thence by rapid Moreover all that the hills of South freight from the West and other parts of Georgetown. continues down to our time. NEW AND PROMISING CONCERN. transit on the fine excursion train over Carolina have lost in the last century of country, coming^o Georgetown. the Pawley's island railroad to the THE WHOLESALE TRADE. Charleston has been and is now a and a half has been deposited here. As beach. The entire trip is made in one The conditions of life are easy—in­ training school for the country. We find The Willowbank Boat Oar and Manu­ the hill country has grown poorer, the The Kaminski Hardware Co., H. hour and fifteen minutes. deed they are in the main too easy. Kaminski & Co., The Georgetown her scholars in the Greater New York, coastal region has grown richer, and facturing Company is Organized and The population would have done more Grocery Co., The Georgetown Provis­ the throbbing heart of the country's so far as human foresight can divine if there had qeen more to strive for. ion Co., and The Parlor Market are the Will Soon be Ready for Business. The scenery on the Hudson is a grand commerce. sight, the views on the Mississippi are there is no limit to the future produc­ principal wholesale dealers of George­ It is God's own paradise for a poor The whole South and Southwest were Messrs. H. Kaminski, F. G. Tarbox, fine in contrast, but to the true artistic tion of the river delta around George­ town. Joseph Schenk and E; W. Kaminski as man. In Georgetown itself, property peopled from the Carolinas and it is esti­ eye there is no finer, no more beautiful town. The business of all these houses is corporatorsi have applied for a charter and rents are high, due to an abnormal on the increase, in fact, on a phenom­ mated that even now 200,000 men of picture in nature than one views from for the Willowbank Boat Oar and aboard the steamer "Safford" as,-she There never 1 has been any doubt in condition and to a mistaken sense of enal increase. A member of one of Hardwood Manufacturing Co. The Carolina birth seek their fortunes be­ speeds down the historic Waccamaw in the minds of those best acquainted what constitutes true progress. Things these firms said yesterday that his concern is to be located at Georgetown yond her borders; apparently the least the early morning, when old Sol, fresh with the coastal region as to its value of this kind will be regulated in due or­ house was doing all the business that and will do a general boat oar and the facilities for getting goods out enterprising of all the States, the peo­ manufacturing lousiness in hardwoods. from his briny bath, first turns tne dew faom any standpoint. The holders of der by the very men who are responsi­ allowed them to do, and that with ple of the Carolinas are really the most This concern, backed by the means drops into a myriad diamonds upon field ble for them. and forest, and the placid waters into a these lands would never even consider adequate railroad facilities he believed enterprising, the most, lavish of their of the well known business men who parting with them, so long as they had THE MILLS. that each house engaged in the whol- mirrow of liquid light. On either side blood and treasure; they built the first are at the head of it has a future. the labor to till them, but times chang­ The lumber mills have done this much sale trade in Georgetown would be Raw material is abundant and cheap of the noble stream stretch the rice good : they have brought many people able to do double the business now railroad in the world, hewing and level­ fields, the early crop ripening yellow ed with the war and with reconstruc­ and there is a steady demand for the who would never otherwise have come done, ing their way through the forest, while for the harvest, the later growth a sea tion. The former slave made a poor product. and these people were many of them The several manufacturing plants the world laughed, Builders of the first The Carolina Field is happy to be of emerald green. On- the hills beyond laborer and has at last become worth­ progressive citizens who disseminated that ship by water are all doing a stands the forest of everlasting pines, ironclad, the navies of the world as then able to make this announcement in its less. The region is too great to'be han­ ideas that were wholesome. splendid business and have no reason first number, as the papes wishes to be with here and there a patch of cultiva­ constructed became junk, while the dled by the people who live in it. The Unfortunately the lumber industry is to complain. Despite the depression a chronicle of progress at all times. ted land, grours of magnificent £ks, lay its vet y nature temporary and com­ of the first year there is now a brighter laughter was renewed at those crazy county needs and invites co-operation. festooned with grey moss, huge Mag­ munities are too apt to build upon it. outlook and every one is hopeful of the Carolinians who would surely go to the nolias, flowering, and wafting their fra- y It is felt and with justice that mere Setting off drawbacks against equiva­ future. THE PEOPLES BANK. bottom in their ironclads. Not con­ grance to the passers by. at d through people must be had and that to print lent gains the advent of the mills has The first annual statement of the the foliage faint glimpses c n be caught and to publish the facts will insure any been of service. BANK OF GEORGETOWN, tent with such means of destroying Peoples Bank of Georgetown is a re­ of ancestral homes, old ano his one, t r amount of intelligent co-operation. The largest, and by the way, the their enemies these effete, mentally markable paper and shows a gratifying chimneys standing bare, sole lelics of largest on the American continent, ia In its statement published in The dead people, dove under the waves and progress. The bank has made a profit departed grandeur and days that are I.Q the Atlantic Coast Lumber corporation. Above Georgetown for forty miles Carolina Field today this old and staunch set afloat the first submarine, attacked of $9,851.52 on a Capital of $75,- more. runs a series of islands, pierced by This consists altogether of four large institution shows that it retains vigor 000, has declared a dividend of four To the seeker after hf.-lth, the hunt?-, mills, having e,.ery modern device for with age: a careful perusal of the state­ a warship, the Housatonic, blockading numbers of creeks. These with the ad­ per cent and has received deposits of man, the fisherman, and the lover rf the handling of lumber, together .with ment will interest those who have money their city, and sunk her, but perishing over Eighty Thousand Dollars/ This antiquity and I e uliful woodlands, there jacent main, fringed with river swamp a line of ships to carry the product to to deposit. The bank makes a splendid themselves in their unheard of way of certainly is a fine statement and re­ '- n"> more charming p'aco to vi^t ti an Northern markets. lands, now dyked and irrigated, form a showing on all counts. fighting. flects entire credit on the management. P..w ley's Island and this hospitable'sec­ tion of country. H. L O / J. /£-. i

JAMES H. FRASER, Agt

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s We Represent Assets of $143,704,000.°° FRASER

FIRE, LIABILITY, /'. [i LIFE, STEAM TOILER, MARINE, PLATE GLASS, ACCIDENT, ; EMPLOYER'S' BURGLARY. SURETY BONDS.

LOSSES PAID FOR BALTIMORE FIRE BY OUR COMPANIES $10,709,000.00.

\ # mkm conditions which they then seemed and preparing for the prosperity to "Independent Republic" to blossom {••<—• —.•»—•—IIWIIHI TIDEWATER AMD PIEDMONT. helpless even to alleviate disheartened come, the Piedmont has entered upon her Hlce the rose. Nothing contributed half her citizens, destroyed their confidence heritage with marvellous strides- The so much as The Field newspaper to­ Chief Engineer, .Assistant Engineer, in the possibility of success for enter­ big brains and brawny arms of her peo­ wards the wonderful industrial develop­ *itjor Rtott's Speech it Anderson List prises and industries thus hedged in and ple have been rapidly developing her ment of that section of South Carolina. handicapped, and caused them to turn marvellous resources. Her fertile fields Georgetown has a bright future, with I Oilers and Firemen! %••% Week. their attention and their money toother are bringing forth in abundance under her great shipping industry, hunting 2 WE HAVE IT FOR SALE: 8 fields—a course you have no doubt often the hands of her energetic and thought­ preserves, expansive, large,uncultivated heard used as a reproach to them. H ful people. Her factories are spinning j territory of real estate, extending an Th* Old IMi*M*iittoni« Iftet w een thr IV»i.l#* ot The very wisdom and foresight of j and weaving the products of those j invitation, and holding out inducements I..THE BIRD-ARCHER COMPANY..! tli«* Two K«*rtIMII.. lt«'<-nll**«l Only U. U\x* snatching this money from the banks fields and the music of her spindles vies : to homeseekers from every section. KmphHHlH to tli»* IE*»*.<>rattiHi of Km ter­ and multiplying by turning it into your with the music of her birds in the ears , With large unbroken belts of original ms I FeeMtiK--H.»vv tin* ItnllroiuU Hnv«» fertile fields and busy spindles until it I of her contented citizens, while the timber, supporting and operating the could be recalled for investment at roar of her harnessed streams mingles largest lumber plant in the South. j|" i^LER COMPOUND, j KfltttMl Between tluirleHtitii unit Pronperlty home with safety, has been cast in her with that of the mighty wheels and Many people from rich Marlboro, un­ At the banauet last week of the An- teeth ^ the very People through whose shafts to which they give their power, able to purchase the $50 and $75 and • •_•_•••••_•_•••_•_•_•_•••••••••••••-•-•_•_•••-•- r.v„~_„_ «* f.„„„„„ ;„ i„ injustice it had been jeopardised and and everything breathes of life and $100 per acrelands, are immigrating to • derson Chamber of Commerce0 , in ronreply threatened with complete destruction, growth and contentment and happiness. the West and border counties in North Specialties for Stationary to the toast "Tidewater and the Pied-, I speak thus feelingly because I believe My friends, we are reaching out for Carolina. Why can't these thrifty, in­ mont," Mayor R. Goodwyn Rhett, of in the people of Charleston—I believe some of this property also. We have dustrious farmers of Marlboro, be in­ and Marine Gasoline Engines. Charleston, said: in their brains, their thrift, their ener- for some time been preparing ourhouse- duced to investigate the advantages Mr. President and Gentlemen: Per- f^'%%^%%^%^ gy, their enterprise, their integrity, hold for it, and one of these prepara presented in the old historic county of Jkit me first to extend to you my grate­ tions in the grasp of the hand you are Georgetown? ful thanks for your invitation to be They have their faults, and who have Bath Tubs, Lavatories and all holding out to us -the closer union be­ -mfjth you this evening and to respond to not ? But their virtues as a people are For a lack of advertising facilities, tween the Tidewater and the Piedmont. W a toast so near my heart. unexcelled anywhere, and I feel it is the outside world has not, heretofore, Several months ago a suggestion was Conveniences for the It has been my privilege to become j; time that the people of ,her State known much of the resources of George­ made to consolidate some, if not all, of acquainted with many of your leading ] should understand and appreciate what town county. But with the new paper, our State educational institutions. I Bath Room. citizens whose faces I see around me she has suffered, and the struggles she if approximating lis namesake in eflfi-1 trust not. There is no better educa­ tonight, and that acquaintance has oft- ;\ has been making to throw off the ciency, will very soon have hundreds tion that a State can provide for her' en made me wish to visit your city and j chains that have bound her hand and and thousands of energetic homeseekers, people than introducing her boys and Haselden & Company. see what manner of place it was that | foot. knocking for admittance. While Marl­ girls of one locality into the life and had produced such men, and what such In the meantime she has been rapid­ boro has some very large planters and GEORGETOWN, S. C. homes of another locality- in letting [ men had done and were doing for the ly acquiring all the elements that go to extensive plantations, where thousands the children of the seacoast learn to[ home of which they seemed so proud. make up a great port and a great city. of bales of cotton and thousands know the splendid manhood and wo­ ; It is hardly necessary to say I expected I Her harbor has been deepened until now of barrels of corn are produced, yet the manhood of the people of the moun­ much—very much—and I can heartily ; there is none better, or possibly so majority of her farms are divided and i good, South of New York, and the ex- tains and plains, to understand the sub-divided into rich small farms. These | ad_ _iat I have in no wise been disap­ 1 pointed—the half indeed has not been tensive Navy Yard, now in course of kind of life they lead; the thoughts and i small farms are in a very high state of | told. It was not only their splendid type i construction there, insures the mainte- feelings which fill their minds and cultivation, operating under the inten-! Jkt citizenship that impressed me, but! nance of this depth of water for all hearts; and likewise in enabling the sive system. It was here where Capt. D. J. Crowley. the confidence they had in themselves, 1 time. The problem of her water sup- children of the mountains and the Z. J. Drake made on one measured acre j and in each other, and in Anderson. I ply, which a year or so ago was limited plains io enter the homes of the people ! of corn a few years ago 354$ bushels of! GEORGETOWN, S. C. * Possibly this impression was the deep­ in quantity, has been solved; her back of their historic old metropolis, and shelled corn, and received as a premium, j er because a loss of such confidence on country, not long since infested with learn to know the high ideals, the chiv-1 for this phenomenal yield, $1,0001 the part of too many of my own fellow malaria, and thus rendered largely un-! alric, generous and hospitable motives from the American Agriculturalist. ' Fancy and Staple Groceries, Western and citizens has contributed to the pause productive, has been drained, and open-; that fill their hearts, and when they Anywhere from one to three 500n» bales | of cotton are produced per acre, while j which Charleston for some years made ed up to culture and habitation, and have severally returned to their own potatoes, oats, wheat and molasses | -—Home Dressed Beel.— in herf onward march towards that lastly, there is welling from the hearts homes they shall not only have learned cane are natural products. Messrs H. i great heritage which is here—a heri­ of her people a returning confidende, a what has been taught them from books, confidence born of a renewal of that but wbat will be of infinitely more value K. Covington, J. C. Fletcher, J. A. tage towards which she is now hasten­ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Stanton and many others annually sue- ing with a stride that will soon astonish j sympathy and support from you of the to the State to know and love each ICE. ICE. ICE. other, to understand and appreciate ceeded in making these tremendous you and herself alike. Piedmont, and from all her fellow South Carolinians, a firm and 1 trust, a each other, to feel and reflect that yields per acre. All that Georgetown i It is hard to convey any idea of the No order too large for us lasting union of hearts and of hands; a something which each has absorbed county needs are a few of the intensive j misfortune that arose from the aliena-; confidence born of a fuller realization from the life and home of the other system farmers from Marlboro, and I fl_n between Charleston and the large i to fill or so small that we by her people of her marvelous natu­ that binds them together as nothing believe that they will go, and if they do, I majority of the State which took place ral advantages and of their gradual re­ else ever will, or ever can. I shall be the lands now in Georgetown selling for j do not cater for it. some fifteen years ago, it matters not cognition by the world, and lastly, born rejoiced beyond measure to see a great how nor why. That estrangement came i $5 to $10 per acre will soon be readily j' MANUFACTURER of a belief that those blighting discrim­ university in South Carolina, but 1 sin­ just at a time when the consolidation | commanding from $15 to $25 per acre. j' inations are on the wane and will in cerely trust it will never be at the sac­ of our highways in alienWiands was ta- Please pardon this seeming intrusion : ] of Ginger Ale, Mineral time vanish altogether. rifice of Clemson or Winthrop or the king place, and was, alas, too often on your space in your first and initial 11 But to return to my subject, we all Citadel. And to emphasize how we used to the great detriment of your in­ number, for doubtless you have planned !, Soda Water and Sarsap know that methods of business are con­ feel about it, our own college of terests and of ours. The highways be­ already for more valuable matter to oc- j' stantly changing, and what is a source Charleston has joined in this work by tween you and us were closed more and cupy your columns for the first issue. arilla of much profit today may become pro­ offering a free scholarship to one from more by discriminative rates and dis-! With your permission 1 will from time ]. fitless tomorrow, and especially has this every county in this State and thirty criminative service; the highways to! to time contribute articles, acquainting -1 Free and prompt wagon been the case with Charleston. The are availing themselves of it. distant ports of other Commonwealths your readers with the "men and things" j' great foundation of her business twenty- They have all helped in recent years were opened wider and wider, while and resources of Marlboro County. Al- i delivery in all depart­ five years ago was cotton. Her money to draw us together you and ourselves you were made to pay tribute to the ; low me to sincerely wish you abundant , was advanced at exceedingly profitable —they have helped to bind our hearts in ments longer haul, and your ears were filled and unbounded success in your journalis-;' rates to grow it, her railroads were oc­ love and sympathy, and our hands in gyith tales of want of enterprise, of tic enterprise. Respectfully, I cupied in transporting it to her, her closer and stronger ties of business in­ 5( thrift, of industry, of energy, of local J. P. Gibson. | ' drays in hauling it, her warehouses in terests; and we both I am sure, want pride, and of what not, to account for storing it, her cotton presses in com­ these ties and this love to grow closer OLD TIMES AND NEW. JJ Yhe business turning to these distant pressing it, her stevedores in loading it and closer, and stronger and stronger, centres. : on vessels, her exporters in shipping it, not only because it is to our mutual hx*A Mr- Newton Takes a Shot at the Past- GEORGETOWN GROCERY H, Isear _ Son, The service between Charleston and her ship agents in clearing it, her banks terests, but because we are all children • Vast Strides in Sixty Years, the Piedmont grew so bad at one time in bringing exchange from abroad for of the great commonwealth in which! Stalvey, S. C, April 14. that even the discriminative rates were COMPANY, it; so out of this staple of South Caro­ we alike have abiding faith and pride, Editor The Carolina Field: almost forgotten in comparison. I can GEORGETOWN, S. C. lina, Charleston profited much. and for which there fills our hearts an Sir: In the first place let me con­ remember well the time when I declin-! abounding love. gratulate you on the boom you gave to ed either to invest in or to have any­ THE PORT OF CHARLESTON. Conway and to Horry county. When WHOLESALE 2p thing whatever to do with an enter- j BENNETTSVILLE. people can be convinced sufficiently to prise or industry in Charleston in which Gradually the railroads passed away make them think, permanent progress freight constituted an appreciable item, from our control, the interior merchant GROCERS. will be attained. This was the out­ [Our Stock and took the first favorable offer of and interior bank took the place of the m\ Sprightly Letter From Great Banner come of The Field, which you founded disposing of my fertilizer interests, factor; the factory began to consume and edited at Conway. ^principally because I did not know at the cotton in the fields, and each of the County of the Pee Dee. industries that flourished upon the cot­ Wonderful changes have come in [Complete. ^ what moment their value might be con- Bennettsville, S. C, Mch. 32, '05. Jpcated through changes in freight ton business dwindled, and many of Horry county in my day. Sixty or !! them died. What was our loss, how­ Editor of The Carolina Field. Sir:- eventy years ago there was one little <» », rates which Charleston was helpless to In the beginning of this, my initial prevent; helpless, because the public ever, has to a large extent been your shop in Conway, run by a Mr. Cutting. Rice a Specialty. gain. You now advance the money that contribution to the new journal of our Coffee and tobacco comprised the stock sentiment of the State had been so neighboring .sea port city, allow me to | poisoned against her that it was im­ grows the crop, you sell it on your of goods and the store often sold out of • congratulate the citizens and stock­ practicable to secure a recognition of streets, you store it in your warehouses, these articles. In a few years there you weave it on your looms, and then holders of Georgetown and The Caro­ was some slight improvement. The her wrongs, or an enforcement of her lina Field, on the sagacious wisdom in 'he Latest Fash-!| rights, and no one knew it and used it ship the manufactured cloth North and people used canoes and row boats on deciding to establish a live, aggressive Rice Straw. more than the railroad companies. That West for consumption. In place of the the Waccamaw and on the Pee Dees to newspaper, and especially do I con­ time, thank God, has passed, and now cotton business which has thus dwin­ do their freighting from Georgetown. gratulate all concerned upon their good ions and Dress* the bars are being let down one by one; dled to small proportions, other indus­ On one occasion five men together Blowly, reluctantly, but surely and with tries must be found and developed by fortune in securing the editorial ser­ were on the up trip from Georgetown. 4. telling effect. It was less than two us, and we who have helped you to vices of that versatile and facile writer They tied up for the tide to turn, fast­ Accessories foi ... years ago that a local freight schedule build your mills, to organize your banks, Mr. James Henry Rice, Jr. ening both ends of the boat to prevent Rice Flour. ^"was secured on the Southern road, to develop your water powers, and all Mr. Rice is deservedly recognized as accidents while they slept. When they which gave us a service in any way to your wonderful resources, look to you the equal of any editorial writer in the were ready to resume their trip, the Spring andSum-J be depended upon. It is only two months to help us to give life and strength and State, and inferior to but few, if any bow line was loosed while the stern since prohibitive terminal changes were growth to them. Charleston is your in the South. Nothing is more potent line remained fastened to a spring limb, i removed that enabled our merchants to port it is the 'natural gateway to and as a material helper and to attract It being dark and the crew tipsy, the SEND OS YOUR ORDERS. locate alongside of the railroad tracks. from the State of South Carolina, at business than a good newspaper. Noth­ oarsmen rowed for hours until daylight mer Wear... No doubt many of you have wonder­ least. It contains every element to ing builds up a town quicker, nothing to find that the limb was pulling back more correctly and firmly advertises ed why our wholesale merchants were I make it the Atlantic port of the South. , ., - BJ fast as they pulled forward. community - and for $2.50. -:- $3.00. located on East Bay and Meeting „ , _ ^r . .. the resources of a Mercantile establishments are on j streets, while the ware houses along­ the money invested, nothing pays bet­ every hand now; the canoe and row j By our mutual efforts we can make it ter than a wise and judiciously man- side of the Terminal Company's tracks ' so, aye, by our mutual efforts we will boat have given place to the steamer, • were abandoned and empty. In other j Stakthe combinee it so. d Todaimporty hes orf importall thes Atlanti exceedc I „,, „ ... . . , . - to the relief of man's muscle; but we cities the merchants have long since .*.,,. vi J. n The Constitution is woven, and inter NEW SHAPES ] ports south of and including Norfolk. . . . , , need more development than we have— moved to the railroads, and Charleston Jl, . , ...... woven into every commercial and com The tonnage of her shipping has in woven into every commercial we need a coast line railroad. It has -IN $You will find$ kj has been held up to you and to the mendable social enterprise and succes- creased 50 per cent, in the past five only been a few years since Flagler World by these very roads as so behind i ful development in the progressive years, and we want to see it increase built the Florida East Coast railroad the times in her methods that she can­ gate city of Atlanta. 100 per cent, in the next five years. from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla. He k Collection of j not see the necessity of doing as others The State has done more than all The dilapidated water front which has is extending his road and from present have been obliged to do. It would other agencies towards arousing Colum­ indications, Flagler will lead all other been a reproach and a distress to us in Dorothy Dodd hardly seem credible to you under bia, our State capital, from her lethargy roads and land first in Key West. the past is assuming a new appearance $ Beautiful such circumstances that these very apathy and constitutional Rip-van-Win- From Coojjer river, Charleston coun­ and life and activity is moving along SHOES. roads have maintained a transfer kleism -until today Columbia is one "of ty, to Southport, N. C., there are mil­ its entire length. lions of acres of land of the best quali-' charge for goods handled in less than the busiest commercial marts in our FASHIONABLE Now there is one characteristic of ty, awaiting development. Transpor­ Goods... i carload lots to and from these ware lovely southland— these instances could tation must be had befye these lands our people you must not overlook. houses that made it prohibitory to use be continued "ad infinitum." can be utilized to any a_»_ent. There is LOW CUTS. Those who do well silently pursue the indeed so much claiming attention that them; that made it practically necessa­ I will add one more. What would even tenor of their ways, while those it is a delicat. problem to decide on j ;;in every de-l ry for our merchants to dray then- Conway and Horry county have been who do badly recount their woes in ex­ what is best to call immediate notice to. , goods to the freight stations and by today had it not been for The Field, es­ Having observed the inconsistences! Gibson Lace and Button; aggerative languagf, and these are the this prohibitive charge, not exacted by tablished about one year ago or more, of many people, it may be well to men-1 m„_ them at other ports were destroying only noises whose echoes reach you. tion some of these now. It is a grow-; --<*"• Russia, Chocolate; apartment. with that splendid gentleman, Mr. the value of their own ware house prop- Very different is the case with many of James Henry Rice, Jr., as the editorial t ' erty, and at the same time adding a our neighbors where the chords of praise Hn_ dtepkar i^sx^em? otthsit ^.ndi. ! Bright and Patent Kid; Court pen pusher. Through the influence of heavy and discriminative burden upon of the successful is swelled by the loud­ tion. The ten-cent, people cannot; . i! * the Horry Field, and the advertising ef­ he wholesale business of the city. er voices of the. unsuccessful, who find make the same display as the dollar i RlDDOn Ties; Colonial and fect of that splendid journal, to which I people. This inconsistency leads to the I !! the market- for their business too much had the honor to contribute weekly; financial rum and degradation of many Cuban Heels. improved thereby to sound a discordant people of the present day. Those who I shall not go into further details of real estate rapidly increased in value, note. live on their own resources and within these conditions which dwarfed, and progressive settlers purchased homes their incomes will make their mark in at one time threatened to destroy al­ PREPARING FOR PROSPERITY. and invested their money, modern, the end. Wishing you abundant suc­ cess in your new enterprise, I am, most every industry dependent upon But while we have been slowly ad- thoroughly trained truckers have caus­ Steele-Moses Co. H. Isear & Son. Truly yours, ilroad facilities. Suffice it to say that! justing ourselves to changed conditions, ed the poor, barren sand hills of the JAMES D. NEWTON. GEORGETOWN, S. C. GEORGETOWN, S. C.

\t- ~° PI'- cf THE FIELD'S SURVEY. plest ideas understood, illustrative of lines, and when lower Carolina has been These swaHips" • contain about thitty j. • • fc % this general fact is the history of the de­ furnished with ample transportation thousand acres, that could at a reason- The Cash The readers of this first number w,ill velopment of Eastern "South Carolina facilities, that section will blossom like able outlay be made to exceed the fam­ agree that few issues of any South Car­ by means of advertising its resources the rose, provided, that grea.t curse, ous Nile region. The soil is from two to PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT GEORGE­ olina newspaper ever set before its to the world. malaria, can be controlled. ten feet in depth, underlaid with clay. TOWN, S. C. readers so varied a repertoire of matter, It would appear to be self evident, if The purpose of this letter is largely, The*dip towards the seashore exceeds Meat Market, or so many distinguished correspondents. anything is, that to let the world know to call your attention to an editorial two feet to the mile, which is ample for drainage. This land drained would be m JAMES HENRY RICE, Jr., Editor. Nearly all the men who have written | what was in this region, how fertile it written by myself, for this week's "Mes­ suitable for growing all kinds of truck, H. MULLER, Proprietor. for this issue have long since achieved is, how healthy it is, and how much senger", which bears on this subject, besides corn, clover, cane, grapes, etc. SUBSCRIPTION : distinction in the newspaper field, and more it has to offer to the average man and to urge you to actively inaugurate a campaign against the mosquito. Some One Year One Dollar; Six Months 50 Cents. Make all are interesting in their respective with average effort than any other por­ With the inexaustable oysters, fish &c. all Drafts, Checks, Money Orders, etc., payable domains. tion of America, if not more than any years ago our town was afflicted with near, man would want to live always to The Field Publishing Company, O. P. Bourke, Manager. "Viator" modestly conceals himself portion of the habitable globe, would be numerous cases of malarial fever. As and ask not to go—especially to a warm­ all that is necessary for the world to soon as the board of health and town er climate. ADVERTISEMENTS: under a pseudonym and following an take hold of it, in the world's own way council heard of the new theory of the A native of this section, who has been Transient Advertisements, Lost and Found, and inviolate law jjf newspaper offices his engaged in growing all kinds of truck Domestic and other classified advertisements 25 cents each in­ name can not be given; but he is a and sow it thick with- happy homes, transmission of malaria, a study was. nearMt. Pleasant for twenty years past, sertion of not over 25 words; one cent a word made of the subject and a campaign for each additional word over twenty-five. traveler and a distinguished man of let­ prospe.ous farms and bustling indus­ and clearing from two hundred to one Other rates will be furnished by the business ters, as the most casual reader will see. tries. against the mosquito was promptly in­ thousand dollars per acre, told the manager on application, writer that there was no comparison; Mr. J. Lewis Lee is an Englishman, To many this wears a strange look, as augurated under the direction of the Western Meats.. COMMUNICATIONS. all that was needed was drainage, and from Nottingham, close by that Sher­ of a doctrine too new not to be received writer, who was then Intendant of the shipping facilities. The Carolina Field Welcomes short communica­ wood Forest, known wherever English with distrust, and to others it appears town of Hartsville. The result of the To give an idea of the density of the tions, articles on agriculture, commerce, navi­ swamp, in ante-bellum times a runaway gation, any phase of the industrial situation. books are read and English songs are too revolutionary for consideration. first season's work was truly remarka­ Its space is always available to any community ble for we succeeded in destroying near­ slave reared a family before his where­ that wishes to advertise its resources. No lit­ sung, as the retreat of Robin Hood and Yet it is a world-old fact that man­ abouts was ascertained by his owner. erary matter of any sort wanted and rejected kind is never slow to take hold of what ly all of the mosquitoes and practically » manuscripts not returned unless accompanied his Merry Men. Mr. Lee spent many The spot is known as "Nigger Camp Is­ by sufficient postage. years in tVie West and in the Northwest. men consider good, and even serious stamped out malaria, only a few spo­ land' to day, and is covered with huge pines 115 feet in height. In 1898 hd settled at Conway with the drawbacks cannot upset a determina­ radic cases having occurred since that l tion to do it. time. This work has been continued by A.W. LELAND. Sausages: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1905. Homewocld colony and has been its rec­ ognized head ever since. Given the information the world will subsequent administrations, and for Major Aaron W. Leland, of McClel­ make the opportunity anti the question four years the town has been free of the THE CAROLINA FIELD. lanville, Berkeley county, is a man of of how best to develop the resources plague of malaria. We learned many wide culture and observation, of most of Eastern South Carolina will find ans­ valuable things about the mosquito ®fjl. Nl?ttl0 Pork, The formation of the Field Publishing distinguished ancestry. He has been wer. The information will bring the while carrying on this work, and found company some weeks ago marked an put down as a dreamer of dreams, since people; the people will do the rest. that where mosquitoes were troublesome Atii. achievement long thought out and like Joseph of old, he has seen what his The entire proposition seems ridicu­ their breeding places were nearly al­ which its projectors had determined to brethren could not see. His dreams are lously simple and so it is; that very ways within 100 yards. When we start­ Bologna, put through for the exploitation of all of the possibilities of this wonderful fact rendering comprehension slow. ed this work we found that some mos­ Eastern South Carolina and especially coastal region and he is likely to see Publicity in the broadest and best sense quitoes were being bred in almost every .*(£amm*. for its more rapid settlement. them realized. is what is needed. Turning on of the house or yard in town. The empty bar-1 rels, tin cans, and other neglected re- j This is of course advertising, but it Mr. J. Preston Gibson, of Bennetts­ light into every path and by-way is the ceptacles for rain water, were responsi- Vienna?*- is advertising on the most comprehen­ ville, Marlboro county, is a well known Open Sesame. ble for the principal supply of mosqui- ] THE LEADING sive scale, if the design can be carried newspaper correspondent, a member of toes. The water troughs and tanks that out. Nothing can mar success, but the legislature from his county. Mr. THE HOME OF THE FIELD. were not frequently emptied, bred many, i ....SOUTHERN DAILY. luke-warmness and indifference on the Gibson always writes racy letters, well and all puddles that stood for as much as part of those most nearly interested, I worth reading, and he is a star corres- In selecting a home for such a news­ the people of Eastern South Carolina j pondent. paper as The Carolina Field naturally two weeks furnished their portion. We themselves. Mr. William Banks is a member of many places were scanned. In selecting found that no stream, pond or ditch that All the News frofh Everywhere Each community comprising that ex- The State's brilliant staff, and has De­ Georgetown as a point of operation ac­ contained fish of any kind was inhabited Full Associated Press Reports.. fensive domain known as Eastern South come recognized throughout South Car- count was taken of many things, chiefly by mosquito larvae, and the writer The Best Market Reports Fish, foun,d that two minnows exterminated Carolina can have its share of adver­ olina as one of the best reporters ever however, of its fine situation at the Full Corps of Correspondents... the larvae in a large puddle in less than tisement and make known its resources bred within her borders. head of Winyah bay and at the conflu­ Able Editorials , one week. Oysters, to the world. There is no cost. Effort Mr. Fred J. Grant is a first honor ence of six large rivers, whose entire and co-operation alone are required. man of Wofford College, and possesses navigable length exceeds a thousand I will be glad to furnish you or your The scheme in short was to form a rare powers of observation. He owns miles. town authorities with further informa­ RATES BY MAIL: Vegetables. weekly newspaper, print and publish it some of the most desirable oyster lands It may readily be seen that with a tion about this subject, and feel satis­ Daily— N from Georgetown, and to devote the on Murrell's inlet in Georgetown's country some forty miles wide behind it fied that your town could not engage in Per year $8 00 paper strictly to the task of developing northeastern corner. Mr. Grant is a wholly undeveloped and with such any more important public work. Six months 4 00 the resources of the Eastern South j writer of rare force and charm. splendid means of ingress and egress, All that is necessary to do, is to im­ ri Carolina region. Col. T. G. White, of Beaufort, has Georgetown, offered exceptional ad­ press upon every man, woman and child Three months 2 00 This was the conception; The Caro- j for years been known as an authority vantages. in lower Carolina, the importance of de­ The weekly (printed twice a lina Field was the result; the foregoing j on matters around Beaufort and Port The fact that Georgetown's business stroying all mosquito larvae within the 'week) — SCREVEN STREET, explanation accounts for its genesis. {Royal. He is a gentleman of the Old men are united in their desire to have range of their vision. If every citizen Per year $1 00 —— ! School and a man of broad attainments. this work go forward and with com­ could keep this in mind, there would be Six months. 50 GEORGETOWN, S.C. THE CAROLINA FIELD. j Col. White has written for many years mendable foresight realized their needs little more heard of malaria in our sec­ | on various subjects for a number of pa- also had due weight. tion. As stated elsewhere in this issue The pers, and has been a regular corres- At first blush it seems singular that It is easy to turn over a rain barrel or Carolina Field has been formed for the ; pondent of the Charleston News and Georgetown, one of the oldest settled empty a tin can, to empty the horse purpose of advertising the industries, | Courier. places in South Carolina, should have so trough once a week, to see that no pud­ o much undeveloped country around it. dles are allowed about the premises, or resources, situation and climatological General E. P. Alexander, of South j • \m\ advantages of Eastern South Carolina island, is known throughout America i But the explanation lies in the fact that to treat with a little kerosene those O to the world. * and a simple recital of his achievements [land s were held in large bodies and were which it may be impossible to drain. w tf Many of this region's resources are would fill a volume. He is a close friend j not offered for sale at all. The few These simple measures with the intro­ O B unknown, its situation is not fully ap­ of Ex-President Cleveland, was secre-1 possessors, fortunate beyond the lot of duction of a few fish into any larger < prehended and its advantages of soil : tary of the Venezuelan commission, was most men, knew the value of what they nearby standing pool, and the use of t and climate are not understood by the on Gen. Lee's staff during the war, was had and they cared not whether the screen doors and windows would, we be­ g world at large. arbitrator of the dispute between Ni­ world knew it or not. lieve, render the country practically PQ t—i e. Furthermore the people of Eastern caragua and Costa Rica, and has been j No more complex explanation is nec­ malaria free. Very truly yours, zn South Carolina (themselves do not alto­ a contributor to all the leading maga- essary; that was all; the people who David R. Coker, /Z*r\ r—\ o o gether realize how great is the wealth zines. He owns North and South is-' owned the country desired it to remain Editor County Messenger. \£ P at their very doors and how they may lands and entertains on a princely scale ; unsettled and undeveloped. They had H ga best take advantage of the situation to at his hospitable home. their wish. M'CLELLANVILLE. o reap its full reward. Miss Kate Lilly Blue, of Marion, is ai Necessity forced a change and under CD ffi PQ Let them realize these things as ful­ sister of Victor Blue, one of South Car-• its relentless spur land-owners began to _H Golden Ingots Are Locked in Swamp rA ly as they may, there still remains a olina's most brilliant representatives in realize that owning the whole world was C ; : serious drawback to development, the the navy. Miss Blue is an accomplish- a bad thing, unless there was a healthy and Forest, Waiting the Earnest ••rH H 3 lack of enough people to do the work ed penwoman and is a gifted corres-1 division of labor, and this implied < Seeker. u of so large a region of country. pondent. equally division of ownership. That is why this determined effort is Mr. H. H. Husbands is a correspond- j The only interest this has now is to Success to "The Carolina Field"! PQ £ being made to get in people, first, last ent of all the leading daily newspapers J mark how profound has been the May its career be long and useful in • from Florence and has long since made j change. At the present time there is and all the time, people. bringing the attention of good, honest To get in a desirable population re­ his mark as a writer. general and sincere desire to develop as CO and industrious settlers to the eastern quires merely insistence on publication Mr. James D. Newton, of Socastee, rapidly as possible, consistent with good <-* of the truth about Eastern South Caro­ Harry county, now past his three score : business principles. portion of our fond old State. lina. It would profit nobody to induce and ten, always has something to say j Nothing else is ever needed to make Having lived for thirty years in the people to settle in a region by means and says it uncommonly well. He has communities flourish but such a desire section just across Santee from George­ Of misrepresentations. Such an effort I all the fire of youth in him, and peers backed by work. town, the writer has become some­ We are in the Field to solicit your patronage to our would defeat itself. Those who come j into the future with the vision of a what acquainted with its vast resources. must know the whole story. In these prophet. Mr. Newton's contributions The question arises, why should a The Carolina Field is its own best are valuable in any newspaper, but of scope of country having so many natur­ days and times men are well enough in­ witness. The array of advertising in SPECIAL SALES, which is an established feature with especial interest to The Carolina Field al advantages remain so long undevelop­ formed to know that every country on its colums today would convince the from the fact that there is not in South ed? The answer is, because when the the globe has its good and bad sides. most skeptical of the value set upon it Carolina a more devoted adherent of its northeastern road was projected, it was us. Every day we offer special bargains, therefore watch It is just as necessary for prospect­ by the business community. Space in progressive principles. along this coast up through the counties ive settlers to know the drawbacks as its very first issue was at a premium it is for them to know the immense ad­ Mr. Walter D. Woods has an en­ and it was a problem to meet the de­ of Charleston, Georgetown and Horry our space in The Carolina Field. rk* vantages to be met with by coming. viable reputation, if not a wide one. mands made on its colums. that was picked out by the promoters as He has devoted much of his life to the the desired route; but the then wealthy IS It shall be the aim of The Carolina In the next issue of the paper will study and practice of horticulture, and planters on Santee, refuses to give the Field to do both these things, and by appear a sketch of all its principal ad­ floriculture and ranks as an authority in right of way. Some of the reasons for constant iteration of the truth send the vertisers and some live comment on the many departments of each. their actions were that they had their sail name and fame of the region abroad to business outlook of Georgetown. The His diversified information and fine boats for marketing their rice, and that every part of the country. Success Carolina Field appreciates so sponta­ conception of the duties of citizenship the land was too fertile for a rail road to means everything to Eastern South neous an expression of confidence and pre-eminently fit him to advise on all Carolina and to The Carolina Field. will live up to the expression. It is run over, and that it would interfere questions relating to civic life. His Success may be obtained only in one only fair to some of its advertisers to with their labor! Williamsburg being a intense thought and earnest purpose way, namely, by the entire co-opera­ say that owing to uncertainty as to poor county, bid and worked for the are reflected in his writings. He will tion of every citizen in the region who date of first issue some advertisers fail­ road, hence the triangle, with Charles­ be a regular contributor to The Caro­ has its good at heart. This would con­ ed to get in their copy. There will be no ton, Florence, and Wilmington, N. C, lina Field and the paper is happy to stitute an effective fighting force further doubt on these points; The Caro­ at the points of the angle. It can be have his contributions. Mr. Woods is against which nothing would avail. lina Field will appear regularly on Wed­ truly said that it is a "terra incognita." always entertaining and always helpful /&MOtVS ^ The Carolina Field, as its name im­ nesdays hereafter. Draw a line from Charleston up the plies, is established to be a forum for in what he says; for he speaks with Santee, 50 miles, thence up said stream the people of Eastern South Carolina. force as well as ,with grace and ease. to where the A. C. L. crosses it, another Snog™mWEft It will be their fault if Eastern South He lives in the beautiful little city of MOSQUITO SCOURGE. 50 or over, thence down said road to the Carolina fails to get its due. This is a Darligton and is a brother to Asso- starting point, and you have a section of work apart from all other newspaper ciate|Justice Charles A. Woods. Cogent Reasons Why Communities country that nature has been very pro­ work, interfering with none, aiming at Joseph Barbot, of Charleston, has Should Fight for Health-Example of digal in scattering her blessings on, and We are the only store that sells Linen Collars at 15 something solid aud which must meet for many years acted as correspondent Hartsville. only man a pauper and derelict in perfor­ for The State and other well known approval from all classes of people. Editor of The GM-olina Field. Sir:— ming his part. It is only necessary for daily newspapers, as well as handling If the friends of The Carolina Field I wish to congratulate yoa on the prospective investors to see this region cents or two for 25 cents. Stetson ancr S. B. Specials live stuff for the metropolitan press. will bear in mind that the paper must splendid work that has been inaugurat­ to be convinced of the immense possi­ devote its energies necessarily to de­ Mr. Barbot writes with force, his I ed by you, and your associates of George­ bilities wrapped up, waiting since the velopment first and to news afterwards style being noted for its incisiveness town. I know of no section in the Unit­ dawn of creation to be utilized. Hats in Soft and Derbys at $3.00 and $4.00. they will have wholesome appreciation Knd point. He never sends in super- i ed States that has more to advertise, The swamps of Wambawand Hell of the point of view. flous matter or what is known in news- ! and that is more in need of advertising Hole, as outlined in Mills' map present f\ is unfortunate rather than other­ paperdom as "dead stuff." He is an than middle and lower Carolina, and I the appearance of a huge devil fish. The wise that the paper is not able to elim­ invaluable acquisition to the staff of | believe that with proper effort, these latter is about 10 feet above the former, inate the entire 'news feature. The The Carolina Field. sections can be made to develop wonder­ having for its outlets the eastern branch aim and end of the work will not be fully within the next decade. The truck of Cooper river, Savannah, Santee, and affected, but it will be necessary for SLOW GROWTH OF IDEAS. and live-stock industry are in their in­ Echaw creeks emptying into the Santee The Carolina Field to do more work fancy in the Pee Dee section, but are, I river, and Halfway creek running down _B_ILLES-J._0.GO. than it would otherwise be required to Nothing more remarkable may be no­ believe, to be of paramount interest into Wambaw; Wambaw creek into the do, some of which is beyond its true ticed in the history of mankind than the within a few years. Manufacturing al­ Santee, and Owendaw creek into Bull's scope. difficulty of getting some of the sim- so, is capable of expansion along several bay on the sea coast. GEORGETOWN, S. C.

\ the demand for houses to rent being all round has been broken for a $7i500 li- desired by every patriotic and intelli- j a medium The Carolina Field, which confronts the people of the coast coun­ GREATER MARION. the time • greater than the supply. There grary on a 1st adjoining the square. gent citiaen, and to the realization of, owes its origin to the enterprise of ties is the profitable utilization of the have been at least fifty dwellings erect­ There are four, white churches here, which his increasing efforts should be some of t"he business men of George- great areas that have for so many ed here within the last twelve months. the Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian And Marion is not on a boom, there is ! and Episcopal, named in the order of directed. ! towh, promises to be and it should have years been cultivated in rice, whtaih, nothing to cause a boom here. It is i their membership.. The negroes have It matters not how rich a country, or , the support and sympathy of every in- owing to changed conditions, are now Its Beauty ind Progress Set Forth by i but the natural growth due to the in­| three churches, the Methodist Episco­ any jyyt of it, may be in natural re- telligent citizen. Being one of our sea- unprofitable. In connection with the creasing prosperity of the South, de­ pal, the Presbyterian and the African. introduction of other crops, the writer * Loyal Daughter. spite the low price of cotton and the They also have a graded school. sources, there are two things necessary ports, to say nothing of the fact that stump in tobacco. The town is rich in societies, Masons, for the development of these resources, it is one of the most enterprising towns having no practical knowledge of the Marion's one cotton mill has been en­ Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows all without which no progress is possible. in the State, it is very appropriate that cultivation of rice and to what extant Ita OTent CroiM, Induatrleia anal Municipal larged recently and is now in control of have flourishing orders here. The Mar­ These two essential things are labor this new venture, which the writer\ it is practicable to drain these lands, ion Business League is a most impor­ local capital. With W. Stackhouse as and capital and they must both be firmly believes will do a great work for can only speak in a general way, ma­ Improvena«nt«--Art _nd Iniluatry Travel president, and W. K. Davis as super­ tant factor in tne town's prosperity. our section, should have its home in !kin g some suggestions that may be Hand 1 aa Hand—The Kiain.au-* . l-ulalia- intendent, it begins a new era of pros­ This society gave its annual banquet on available, for they are mutually de­ perity. _. v the night of April 7th, and apiong the pendent one upon the other. For the Georgetown, for just as soon as it has worth considering. Before, however, Square niaal I.llanaiy. The iron works, founded and controll­ [ distinguished guests present were Gov­ full development of our resources, we better railroad facilities, that is, a line entering on this discussion, the writer ed by Emerson McDuffie, a native ma­ ernor Heyward, Congressman Ellerbe, Editor of The Carolina Field. Sir :— Major J. C. HemphilCHon. J. A. Brown need both labor and capital and the im- i reaching up into the Northern part of j wishes to make it known that he is a Marion, the Pearl of the Pee Dee, and chinist-genius of Marion county, have great enthusiast on the subject of gained a far reaching reputation. Mr. and Hon. R. B. Scarborough. portant question that confronts us is j the State, and ultimately beyond, it | the county seat of Marion county, McDuffie ships his stesm engines as far The Civic Improvement League is the one as to how best we may secure will grow into a great shipping centre, stock raising, and believing thus, what named in honor of General Francis Mar­ as Texas. another great factor in local affairs. these two absolutely essential things; uher exports not being confined, as at he says must be taken with a fair al­ ion, the far-famed "Swamp Fox" of The cotton seed oil mill and ginnery Mrs. C. A. Woods was the pioneer of lowance for his enthusiasm. this movement and she has worked and having secdred them how they f present, to naval stores and lumber but the Revolutionary war, waa founded is another successful business enter- may best be utilized. j taking in cotton and other products. more than a hundred years ago. rise built by local capital and managed steadily until she has enlisted not only In South Carolina there is about one It is situated in one of the most fer­ Ey R. L. Harllee, formerly of Darling­ our honorable Mayor S. G. Miles and j Even under the most favorable cir- In this connection the writer trusts head of cattle and one hog where there ton. the town council to co-operate with her, ! cumstances things of this kind, if we I that it may not be amiss to say that tile sections of South Carolina, surround­ but every man, woman and child who is ought to be a hundred of each and ed by some of the finest farms in the There was a hardwood mill here un­ are to meet with success, can only be : Mr- Rice, the cultured gentleman, who about one sheep where there ought to der the management of J. H. Weedon, interested in civic beauty and improve- j State, All crops flourish here—cotton,- 'ment. brought about by hard and unceasing I>s to edit The Carolina Field, is in every be at least one thousand. Now if these J^tobacco, grain of all kinds, fruit and and during its operation solid carloads truck. Until recent years cotton was of bobbins were shipped as far as Ger­ There are two well-equipped fire com- [ work, and not by a spasmodic effort way fitted for the place, possessing not rich rice lands can, without too much ^ing, and so it is still to a certain ex- many. At the beginning of the year anies and a splendid fire wagon which that has no staying power, for nothing i °n'y literary ability.of a high order, cost, be drained sufficiently to grow ave already proved their worth to the I but also an ejjent. Less than ten years ago tobacco Mr. Weedon moved to the southwest, E that is of any worth comes without ef- \ intimate acquaintance with alfalfa, field peas and Burmuda grass was planted as an experiment and leaving this field for some other enter­ town. The ladies have a flourishing chapter j fort. This problem, the development the territory whose resources he pro- they can easily be made to yield a proved such a money maker that up to prising "man. os two years ago a very large acreage was There are two railroads here, the A. of Daughters of the Confederacy, chart-1 of our section and State, cannot be P es to advertise, larger profit than they ever did when put into tobacco, and the farmers were C. L. anj the Carolina Northern which i ered eight years ago and working in successfully solved by a few enterpri- j Leaving out entirely the matter of planted in rice, and while their owners unison with the local camp of Veterans, I jubilant. Then something happened, connects Marion with Lumberton and sing and far seeing citizens, but must, staple field crops, the possibilities of may not, owing to the land being level, the tobacco trust took hold and put the Seaboard. There are eight passen­ | and a chapter of the Daughters of the down the prices. The local market has ger trains a day, and as many freight IAmerican Revolution the "Swamp! be the task of all the people, united for truck farming in our section are prac- be able to say that they have cattle not yet recovered, though at other places trains for the freight traffic is immense. ; Fox"—organized in January and of the advancement*, of one common ob-! tically unlimited and large as is the on a thousand hills, they can say they j great promise. in the county, noticeably at Mullins which There are two tobacco warehouses, ject. ! business now, it will, with better ship­ have them in a thousand fields. It already has four warehouses and is two prize houses and a stemmery. I cannot close without making more ping facilities, assume far greater pro­ building a fifth, the market is still good articular mention of our public square, WHEKE GOOD FARMERS ARE. must be understood that the writer, in The town is lighted by electricity, has portions than it does at the present speaking about cattle and the profit in and improving. a good system of waterworks and has Ft is of generous size, and was given There are, at the present time, thou­ ' by Gen. Thomas Godbold on condition i time. The cultivation of fruit has been raising them, has no reference to the Lateiy a good deal of attention is voted bonds for a complete system of sands of farmers who are tired of con­ being directed to the trucking business sewerage to be put in this year. The that the town should be located here very much neglected in this part of the scrub stock that are raised in the tending with the hard conditions that ; which has met with uniform success. town is well drained naturally, being , instead of at the first site chosen about State and while perhaps not so favora- woods, but to blooded animals that will situated upon a slight eminence which I three miles below here, which was,call­ are their portion in New England and The soil and climate are well adapted bly situated as some other sections, respond to the care and attention given to the cultivation of early fruits and slopes to Catfish creek on the West, and ed Gilesville. This square is intersected in the Northwastern States and who, Smith's swamp on the East. by Main and Goldbold streets, the lat- there are some kinds that can be raised them. vegetables, and shipping facilities ; were the proper effort made, could be . are such that the farmers can easily There are two banks in the town of ter of course being named for the donor, with profit. If Georgetown county could raise * and quickly reach a market for their Marion, the Bank of Marion -and the Far­ and thus forms four smaller squares induced to cast their lot with us and 500,000 fine beef cattle every year mers and Merchants. There are seven within the one large square. The elms give the aid of their intelligence and CANNING FRUITS. produce. Since the cotton acreage has that shade it are a hundred years old, there would be a ready market for been so materially reduced this year in the county, and there are more than energy in building up our waste places. The small fruits have been a source them and that too at remunerative three-quarters of a million dollars on but the grass, the rustic arbors, the ..more of the food crops will necessarily shrubbery, which add so much to its One of our greatest needs is the di-, of great profit and could easily be prices. Hogs too could also be raised be raised. deposit in these banks at present. ma at a profit and they could all be sold to There is a handsome graded school beauty, are the work of the Civic Im­ verification of our agriculture, for it is de far more so if we had preserving The town of Marion, founded as I provement league, which engaged the the farmers who make cotton their have said, over a hundred years ago, building sitting in the centre_f its own only by this change that we can take factories that could utilize the surplus spacious grounds with a corps of seven services at a considerable expense of a idol. Then too people from other sec­ was of very slow growth for about skilled landscape gardener to draw up proper advantage of the favorable con- ;-*>y converting it into preserves and jel- tions of the .country and foreigners too seventy-five years. Like Charleston, teachers and an attendance of over 200 children. plans for the beautifying of the square. ditions afforded by our easily improved, Hes. The strawberry, for example, is , will not have much faith in the agri­ conservative to a great degree, innova­ When the plans are all executed, the soil and our genial climate. Without practically worthless for canning pur-1 cultural possibilities of a section that tions were not encouraged, and although Marion's charter expired the first of plants and vines growing, we shall have os imports a large portion of its working the men of Marion county were always the year and a new one was procured. a park second to none in the State in making any exception whatever the as- P es, but makes perfectly delicious j distinguished in the councils of the State The town limits were extended, a cen­ stock and provisions. It may not be beauty. , sertion may be safely made that the preserves and the market for them; amiss to state in speaking of stock rai­ and famous in times of war, traditions sus taken, and the houses are being South holds out far greater induce- wouId be practically unlimited. Just i were tenaciously retained and modern numbered. In ohe centre of. the square, at the sing, that it can be successfully carried methods of trade excluded. "Greater Marion" covers the ground intersection of Main and Godbold streets, ments to the intelligent farmer than as a general proposition it may be as- j on even where labor is very scarce and Like a second "Sleepy Hollow," Mar­ for a radius of one mile from the court­ stands the Confederate Monument, any other section of the country, for it serted that a number of small enter-! unreliable, for the reason that one man ion nestled among the beautiful elms house, and the population numbers which was erected two years ago by is in the South that the greatest varie- prises, that is, those that require no | can look after a great deal of stock, about 3,500. the combined efforts of the Memorial giving the animals all necessary care <^and oaks, and in the springtime the association, the Ladies Monument as­ ty of crops can be produced, and what great outlay of capital, are of greater - hum of the insects was heard among The public buildings are the court­ and attention. Plenty of stock will, of sociation, and the Marion Chapter U. is of far greater importance, the.most advantage to a community than one necessity, force the farmer to raise the many beautiful flowers and fruit house, built in 1857, of brick and stone D. C, a fitting tribute to the valor of » trees that adorned her gardens and or­ and ornamental iron work, and the Rec­ profitable ones. In fact, it would be large one, but if. seems very difficult to more provision crops and this, and this Marion county soldiers in the War Be­ only, will be the permanent solution of chards, instead of the whir of the ord Building of fireproof brick and stone, tween the Sections, than whom no hard to mention any vegetable, fruit or convince people of this as the capital . wheels of industry. in which are stored the county records, for launching a big enterprise is much the cotton problem. The writer is per­ and in which the clerk of court and braver wore the grey. field crop that can be grown in the fectly aware of the fact that this is » About twenty years ago she stirred more easily obtained than it is for the from her dreamy sleep and the scene is judge of probate have their offices. KATE LILLY BLUE. temperate zone, that cannot be cultiva rather a rambling letter, which, in all changed, for Marion is now fully awake They are built upon the public square. ted in the middle or lower section of generally more profitable smaller one. r WISE WORDS OF MR. WOODS. to her < pi ortunities. Still beautiful The Marion Public Library was found­ South Carolina, and the possibility is L™^ jgJgB? .flfi-J robability, will prove disappointing to with her tree-shaded streets and flow­ ed seven years ago, and has had its that this will ultimately prove a source Florence are as well known .ns any! Eoth editor and reader, but the intent er-filled gardens, a public square more home in the Marion Bank building, the In His Usual Interesting Manner He of it is to simply, in a very general beautifully kept than any in the State, rooms being given rent free by their Makes Valuable Suggestions as to of great wealth to our people. counties in the State, but it will be a J way, call attention to the great agri­ the hum of progress is heard on every owner, Associate Justice C. A. Woods. THF MOTIVF POWFR surprise to a good many people to be cultural resources of our section and to The library was for the first five years Growing of Fruit, Stock and Cattle. side. Within the last six months eleven THE MOTIVE POWER. tol(f that the rather jgy^ populated make a few suggestions looking to the new brick stores, eight of them two- supported by donations and the annual The development of the groat re­ What we very much need is a medium county of Williamsburg contains a j better utilization of these resources. storied, and a handsome new passenger dues of the Library association. An­ sources, especially from an agricultural In the next issue of The Carolina station for the A. C. L., have been drew Carnegie agreed to giveHhe mon­ through which we can advertise ourgreat great deal of land that is as fine as can stand point, of the middle and coast , * . . . ., .. .. be found in South Carolina or any other Field the writer will make some sug­ built on Main street. The sound of the ey for a library building if the town gestions as to how life on the farm may hammer and saw is heard on every side would guarantee the support of the li­ sectidns of South Carolina, is a consum­ advantages and give information to those » brary. This was done last year and gtate for thal matter be made far more attractive than it is m for there are always cottages building, mation that should be most earnestly to whom the agricultural advantages of PROBLEM OF RICE LANDS. at the present time. W. D. WOODS. our section are entirely unknown. Such , One of the agriculturalproblems that. ••mump *M______--__----»<-___------««P»aM»-|l^^ w. v BANK OF GEORGETOWN. _# GEORGETOWN, S. C. # State, County and City Depository. « CAPITAL $100,000. SURPLUS $50,000. Assets Over Half Million Dollars.

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\. asa______s - PRACTICAL HOUE-VAKIHG. be •o.aucceMful aa it would be in one M-.-ttl* money to do experimenting BEAUFORT TRUCK. solid kplony. I apeak from the exper­ Wttti, _! f_«t some of us found ourselves AGENT FOR 1,^ John. i ience* have gained in the Homewood penlrita*- attm paying for our land and colon". When I say that it would not putting' Up fmtHvl buildings. A Fortune in One Crop of Fwutow-Val­ Orguiw ol FIBNS Hornetood Colony be best and rather work against the Then agaWs_«#ot us were further best interest of the movement the handicapped" iVy" __ving poor health, ue of Rotation—Interesting Letter. son and Winchester Gifts Good Adflce. more scattered they are, I voice the having come _o__r m that account. Beaufort. S. C, April 13. sentiment of all my brother colonists. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^This was surely b*4 mmgh, but if w^« Editor of The Carolina Field. Sir:- The Devonshire Englishman, so long could only get some v^o*rf^«iicooi_ge»j'Mr» truck farming industry that has Fire Arms; and U. M. Ba-*ii. Ilia- a.>l,.ai> lay HlirwtillniC All Colo- as he is in Devonshire, cares no more, | ment from the native farrtW*, H might (_sW-a_ped into large and profitable pro- isimt* Out From Common OHIW, HI Which ordinarily, for the Yorkshireman than j have helped us some, but, alas ihowavar pO-Mbits within the last three years in 1 •Ml,,ml onal Chiira'h Ara* to bv LlM*Ht«al Al- if he were a Spaniard or Frenchman | much he might have wished t. htwa and __yund Beaufort has not only C. Co. Ammunition. and vice-versa, but put th«m on the broug_tf4Dnsiderable amounts of money wnjia—Hlch l'rniiav (aar Maaiilh and It. : helped us (and there has never b_SH steamboat witb native* from other | any doubt on that point) the native at thus*-*msons when cash is apt to be - aaoplaa. European countries, en fotitt? to a for­ 1 farmer was as helpless and as ignorant Ve*Jr a_af%v where the farmers hereto­ BUCK'S STOVES Conway, S. C, April 5, '05. eign clime, after breaking away from ] as we were, and he could only watch fore _e\N_fr_.Tersified crops, but usually Editor of The Carolina Field. -Sir: old associations and ties, and in bidding i and wonder what the final outcome at thit. tWi% of the year are merely A_t_r the receipt of your most farewell and giving their last fond ', would be. plowing and'preparing their lands for AND RANGES... {. welcome letter I could not resist longer. look to the shores of the home of their • This was the situation as it found us the inevit*HT(**cotton planting, the pro­ duct whiaa**'/' rraaav a*a*liaa/l ainnn tr. I herewith surrender to your forceful birth, one common sorrow, one cruel in our early efforts '~l"~.r"! duct whie?- , they relied upon to ^^^^^ on some of the | pay up the ^y^.^ furnjshed them in logic and conclude to write you a faint paYig of grief, affects alike, Yorkshire- pworest land in the county, and I say i the spring to' r**_ke the crop, but the and feeble expression of the situation man and Devonshire man and binds to­ __* without fear of contradiction. With ; value of lands riaS*become greatly en- of the immigration question, as it ap­ gether both, in one indissoluble tie of #ftl the above mentioned drawbacks, we hanced. pears to me after nearly six year$ of sympathy. The village of the one and ,!-.„ _ „ . . . ,. , Now the truck farmer who raises observation and study, linked with a the hamlet of the other are lost in the IWpnour fight along new lines, and early vegetables for shipKrent to North- whole lot of practical experience. word England. wfr»t has been the result ? There can i ern markets and can obtain from $3.5o be but one answer to this, that it has to $4.00 a crate for radishesand lettuce While I feel that there is yet a great Theory sometimes may be hard to ex­ been more successful than the most and green peas, gets such truck off the deal to learn, yet in a field where there plain away, there is after all only one .• , , , T. . land in time to put his cotton and-com is so much theory advanced, and with way to prove the correctness of a sanguine of us ever dreamed. It is not crops m rotatio£ and finds his lands-bet- little and oftimes no practical, expe­ theory and that is by a practical solu­ necessafy for me to repeat what has so ter tilled and with sufficient unexhaust- often been told, and which is today com- ed fertilizer in the soil to make a full rience, as an accompaniment, it seems tion, and while I can readily see why cr of to me that I have a little excuse at mon property, how the ten cent an acre ?P «<*«" without further fertiM- Mr. Salaman advocates the sandwiching . . ,_; , . ^, .. „ zation and has the money derived from least for making this effort, so with his crop of truck to make him inde­ idea, still it is more than offset by oth­ realizeland, ads ingresvalued s bsaley thse ofnativ. strawberriee farmer,s •penden • t of .advances .. . . this apology I v/ill at once launch out er difficulties, which must be met if we from 3 acre* over $2,200 realizing in net Such are some of the advantages on strange waters with the hope that would be successful in our colonizing returds $1,400, and what has been done that farmers who are fortunately situ­ others may see all the probabilities and enterprise. ated with Regard to transportation fa- ^^^^^^^^^can be done again^ , the crop prospects I cilities to outside markets are deriving possibilities that I can in this, the most If our colony had been in one body, today are as bright as ever. Never j from the progressively increasing re- interesting, as well as the most im­ other things being equal, ours would has the crop looked better than it does sort to truck farming as a cash money American Steel-Wire portant and vital question that ever have been one of the greatest of suc­ today, and if nothing unforeseen happens making pursuit. confronted the Southern people. cesses, but we were spread out too far The acreage and product of intensive in about two weeks we shall be busy farming in this vicinity are getting to When I say this I do not forget the from each ether. We had been used to picking, packing and shipping the queen be astounding, and each year the lands Co's. Ellwood Stand­ great questions that have confronted good schools for our children, church of fruits to the northern markets by re­ convenient and adaptable to truck the South in the gloomy days of a dis­ privileges, and lots of other things frigerator cars to arrive at a time when raising and to be followed by the staple mal past. I do not forget the great crops are being in greater demand and which go to make life a pleasure in the appetite for fruit is just beginning at advancing valuations ard Wire Fencing. problems she has had to meet in the I more settled communities. We had | to come on, for with the coming of hours of deepest gloom when over­ been used to such, and now in our ac­ spring the call for ripe fruit begins,and GREAT CROP OF POTATOES. whelmed by a prejudice born of an ig­ tual colony life, we are denied them all just as the general demand comes, our Last year Mr. W. H. McLeod sold norance of her proper status. She has at one fell blow, can you wonder then his crop of Irish potatoes of forty bar­ supply is on hand, and we get the cream rels to the acre for $50,000 with a clear Engines, nobly struggled, although in a most un­ that some of our people finding them­ of the market. That is an advantage profit'after all expenses paid of $30,000. equal fight, and in that Herculean task selves in such a condition, divorced that cannot be overestimated. This year he has planted four hundred Boilers, Saw she has commanded the respect of her from so many things that they thought With respect to the healthfulness of acres, from which he may reasonably |&?W enemies and the admiration of civiliza­ expect a yield of sixty-four thousand Mills, Gins conducive and essential to common; this section, I do not know that I can barrels and they will be ready to dig by tion. everyday life, and the successful rais- say anything more than has often been the middle of May, which would be in and Presses. I am not neglectful of all this, yet ; ing of their children, should become ; stated before. I came here with my ample time for any succeeding crop. N>C/fi just as sure as peace, blessed peace dissatisfied, sell out and go back whence ' family nearly six years ag?oo ; my health I U"Pp. lt0o 'lasa8tt SundaSunday ththe shipmenshipment of Complete "hath her victories no less-renowned they came ? The only wonder is that , ...... \ ' , ' x *\ radishes from Beaufort and along the is better today, as is that of the rest of | i ji i o Yemassee were than those of war" even so the great any of us stayed at all. It was only ine of ra roa( t my family than it ever was. My father three hundred and forty-five crates line of Mill problem we have to consider in this the fact that the natural advantages of and some of the first shipments article hath its mission and shall I not and mother who are 76 and 80 years old were sold for $4.50 a crate. Including Machinery, our new surroundings were so glaringly have had no bad effects. Their health say, divine mission, and one that is the shipments of lettuce along the same apparent and real, that some of us de­ has been as good as could have been ex­ route nearly three hundred crates of Supplies and calculated, under the hand of Omnipo­ cided to stay and fight it out. It was pected under the circumstances, they l lettuce and six hundred crates of peas I tence to redeem the "Sunny South" the joy that wa3 set before us in the came to live near me five years ago. j were forwarded. Besides, crates of from its most unnatural and undesira­ General future, that made us despise the need­ Others like me of the colonists came gfi?__ "T^t. ^fJ^J^ ble condition of today to the very less disadvantages that surrounded us. . * , , , , , , .. I beets are shipped by refrigerator cars, Hardware. highest position socially, industrially here for health and have not been dis-1 The pea crop in Florida was a failure We are more than glad now that we appointed, and why should it not be j this season and our peas were cut -%*v%>av%, and financially that is possible for hu­ fought it out. I have said needless healthy, for with good water, and with short at least one half by the dry mankind to attain. disadvantages, and the reason I have a climate that allows a person to do out- j weather of the past three weeks, but Largest and Best Assorted If not, why not? What is there un­ the prices for our peas were very satis­ so stated is because they might have door work and exercise all through the factory. Quotations and sales reported der the sun to prevent the Southern been avoided if proper means had been winter months, if he cannot be healthy yesterday of some of our consignments States from rising to that most uni­ taken, and it is in order to avoid such were $3.50 a crate in New York. Stock in South Carolina ... under such conditions, he could not be | '%T%.'%r%rV%, que position and most enviable state? mistakes in the future that I write this healthy anywhere, and certainly not There is no earthly reason why all "The star of empire shines in thearticle . along our Southern railroad thorough­ where they have to be housed up in fares the farmers should not pursue Correspondence Solicited. west" has been the cry, and it has If there cannot be sufficient capital closed rooms all through the winter. the same policy of truck planting be­ been re-echoed and re-verberated, un­ raised to promote a colony with good Our prospects are bright, for our op­ fore their cotton planting and find their Estimates Furnished. til the American nation has become in­ school, church and other social privi­ portunities for good are legion, for by lands cleaned off and ready for the suc­ toxicated with the idea. But from ceeding crop which is just as apt to hit leges, with all the advantages possible intelligent effort we can get results the season as a too early planting. personal knowledge and experience I that the light of experience gives us by that cannot be surpassed anywhere. The raising of radishes here for ship­ can say that, like it was at the mar­ all means wait until it can. There is a Those who follow after scientific lines ment to northern markets is a new idea riage at Cana, so it is with this immi­ right way to do a thing; let us do this in agriculture have pleasure and profit and has been attended with large pro­ The Kaminski Hardware Co. gration question, the best wine is re­ fits. Both lettuce and radishes can thing right. There is a time to doan d plenty of it. My only sorrow is easily be marketed from our section by served for the last, and if anyone is this thing. It is now; let us do it. This that others who like I was once, are in the first of March and there is nothing GEORGETOWN, S. C. not convinced of this, let him come and is a pressing question, let there be no ignorance of such an opening as the that is in greater demand in Philadel­ phia and New York than these two veg­ taste like others have done and we are shirking, let us meet it as mon should sunny South affords to those who with doing, and if, after proper investiga­ etables as the price obtained would indi­ ESTABLISHED 1865. who have the good of their country at limited means are craving for a spot cate. Florida has been shipping both tion, he does not fully Kgree with me I heart, and the results will be glorious. neath sunny skies where they can make for the past years and ours are not far shall be much deceived. My idea of colonizing to insure success, themselves farms and homes and where behind. The Florida potatoes wil! com­ This but proves another great bibli­ mence to be dug next week, while ours is first of all to get a good location with by a little intelligence they may be­ will be ready about the middle of May. cal truth, that the "First shall be last plenty of good land in one large tract come prosperous and happy, and if I H. KAMINSKI & CO. and the last first." To put the whole with good shipping facilities, and be­ can in any way be the means of help­ SUGGESTIONS AS TO RICE LANDS. thing in a nutshell: this, in my judg­ ginning at some given point build a good ing any to such condition I shall feel One would suppose that portions of Georgetown, S. C. ment, is a true picture of the question schoolhouse and public hall which could that my labor has not been in vain. our rice field regions could most admir­ in hand. The South is about to take ably be adapted to truck farming in all v be used for church purposes and for 3. LEWIS LEE. its branches. With the advantages of the laurels from the West, or in other public gatherings and socials; also have irrigation and draining and with the in­ Wholesale Grocers. THE MOSQUITO PLAGUE. words the Western star, brilliant as it a store. From this centre spread out exhaustible fertility of these soils it is strange that certain crops as cucumbers, was, has set at last, or else its rays your settlers, letting each new settler • We believe that the mosquito is the and that most valuable and nutritious are neutralized by the greater and take up the vacant plot that is nearest worst enemy of middle and lower Caro­ of plants, the okra, is not more largely more brilliant light in the Southern to the common centre, and allow no one cultivated and this latter that is so eas­ lina. It is responsible for that great sky. on any account to deviate from this ily and profitably preserved by dessica- Headquarters lor Rice, Grain, Salt, Heavy Provisions. scourge, malaria, which almost para­ tion and evaporation or by canning Can it be possible that after all that rule, and in this ufay you would soon lyzes large sections of our State for them, would seem to be a more inviting we have been taking for the sun of get a well settled community, content­ field for enterprise in these particulars. half the year. FOR SALE. day has been only a moon of the night ? ed, and happy. As to okra any one may put up a keg As the darkness of the ni^ht disap­ We believe that its extermination is or small barrel of okra and prepare it If we had had such a plan when the so as to have it as good as fresh all 4 pears before the approach of day, we one of the most important duties of all When jou were engaged Homewood colony was started, it would town councils and boards of health in during a winter. All that is necessary TUG BOAT LORRETTA has been see before us the rising of a brightness have saved many a one from going is to procure a keg or small barrel into thoroughly overhauled and machinery all malarial sections, and that every which put layer after layer of okra and tbat is the promise of a brighter and a back, and it would also have brought and hull are in first-class condition. Al­ THE YOUNG LADY RECEIVE!) A BOX OF ,> better day. Just as sure as light brings citizen should aid in this work by keep­ salt alternately, press each portion that so two stationary engines each 12 inch many more to add to our number. ing his own premises free of mosqui­ is put into the keg or barrel with a :diamete r by 16 inch stroke with fly knowledge and all the blessings that Notwithstanding all the disadvanta­ weight, a flat stone or rock, to squeeze follow in its train, even so the realiza­ toes. wheel. Also complete outfit and ma­ ges we had to contend with as a colony, it down as fast as put into the barrel chinery for shingle mill. tion of ail the possibilities and proba­ We know that it is well worth while until it can hold no more, put no water, there are none of us today but are glad bilities that will follow the intelligent to exterminate the mosquito merely as the exuded juice keeps moisture enough. that we did not give up in the unequal When the keg or barrel is full, head up handling of this problem "will be one of a matter of comfort. fight we had to experience. When the the barrel tight and put it aside, oc­ ELECTRICAL POETRY. a/ ALMOST DAILY the grandest achievements of modern We know that the town of Hartsville casionally turn upside down. Keep for Homewood colony was first established times, beneficial, alike, to tht Southern has practically stamped out malaria winter use. When a mess is wanted, HOW OFTEN DOES States and to those who seek a home in this county, it was to a great extent here, by some inexpensive drainage and put sufficient in water over night after A Startling; Discovery. an experiment for us all. washing out the salt and next morning. YOUR WIFE NOW RECEIVE within their borders. The whole Amer­ the free use of kerosene. when ready to use and cut for soup it A BOX OF THESE ican nation will re the greatest gainer It was true the colony at Chadbourn We know that the cost of this work will be found as good and fresh as just DELICIOUS CONFECTIONS? for in one cohlfhon union, consolidated had been started some five years before, has been very small and the benefits cut from the bush. This plan is used Mollie put the kettle on, with the sacred ties of a faith, born of but so far as we were concerned we by many families and the okra found Mollie get a stamp. REPENT- AND MAIL YOUR very great and tly.t it would pay any to be as g'ood as if just cut. higher civilization and clearer vision, knew very little about the conditions town afflicted by mosquitoes to inaugu­ Mollie give the beds a turn, ORDERS. AT SHORT INTERVALS, TO they shall'stand Hike a rock-impreg­ prevailing at Chadbourn, with respect rate a campaign against this pest. THOMAS G. WHITE. Mollie clean the lamp. nable and inseparable, the greatest to the soil, or the best mannerto handle We advise every paper in middle and the strawberry and trucking crops. We THE WINYAH INN. Mollie put the kettle on, tmSienri, % jewel in the crown of Anglo-Saxon lower Carolina to enlighten the people Mollie got a stamp, '/ ounq. government and rule. With a united were alike strangers to the possibilites on this subject and to call attention fre­ people comes the power to settle once and probabilities of what could be done With the opening of life for The Car­ Mollie gave the beds a turn, quently to its great importance.— But -Mol forgot the lamp. and for all the mos' difficult of allwit h the soil in Horry county, and Hartsville Messenger. olina Field I wish to say a kind word questions that come before us; and while we had heard glowing accounts for that beautiful colonial antique, the Georgetown Stock Co., with a knowledge of that power these as to what could be done 40 miles north TRUCK ON WADMALAW. "Winyah Inn," and to urge the people GEORGETOWN, S. C. things that have appeared so difficult of us, still we could not but feel, that of Georgetown and the travelling pub­ Hubby don't forget the wood, shall disappear and trouble us no more. with our soil it • might be different. I Editor of The Carolina Field. Sir :- lic to support this place of public enter­ Hubby order fish, can assure you it was with many mis­ Your favor of the 29th inst. received. tainment and make it wnat it ought to And Hubby dear, O Hubby good, The idea advanced by Mr. F. A. Sal­ givings that some of our number began In reply will say, I planted a little over be, the point of attraction in our city. Another wick I wish. man of New York in a recent issue of to put out their first patch of berry 800 acres of cabbage, potatoes and small truck last season. This season I Let them make it their duty to see that I Rub ^ h(J t ^ d the News and Courier on colonization " plants and thus put to practical test, have 739 acres, as light reduction. The the patronage .s such the proprietors , Rubb ^^ fi*h M is very much in harmony with my own, Feed, Sale and the question whether we could obtain in truck crop last year paid very well in­ can afford to extend, embellish and | But„„Hubby dear and with one exception, and that is where our locality as good results as those in deed, as a whole. It is too early in the Hubby season to form any estimate as to the equip it in first-class style, worthy of he thinks it not necessary that a colo­ the Old North State. good, result this year. Cabbage are looking the growing city now springing up Forgot the "wickish" wish. ny of his countrymen and mine (Eng­ Now if we had been experienced well, potatoes are just up, but the around it. It has been the land mark Livery Stables. lishmen) should have the lands in one truckers and berry growers, we might stands are generally good and theof this section from the days of La Putting electric lights in is the solid body, but rather that native far­ have'had more confidence but with only weather just now, favorable. With re­ gards and best wishes for the success Fayette to the present. Let the mat­ best insurance—from fire as well +raym*ray%rm, mers should be between them, and the m single exception it was a new busi- j of your new enterprise, I am ter be agitated. Make it your duty to as other damages. colonist farmers be more or less scat* j ness to us all, strangers to the soil, cli- j Yours truly, build up the Inn as you build up your C. C. FARRELLY, Mgr. tered. I am afraid that it would not 1 mate and people, and most of us had I R. LEBBY CLEMENT. city. VIATOR. GEORGETOWN ELECTRIC OO. -•OUE S3.

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years so lightly that she still has on her TWO HAPPY WEDDINGS. FITZHUGH LEE. i THOMAS PIERCE BAILEYjM. D. THE ONEIDA IN PORT. IM THE GOLDEN AFTERGLOW. cheeks the bloom of girlhood—one of r the sweet, strong characters acknowl­ A Paladin of the Confederacy Has Pass­ Tribute of Respect to the Memory of edged by mankind to be a saving grace One in Georgetown, One in Columbia- Commodore Benedict and Former Presi­ ed to Rest. Georgetown's Beloved Physician by of New England, as they would be or­ All- Well-Known Young People. dent Grover Cleveland Arrived in *- Running Summary ef the Kews ol Last The death of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in the Vestry of the Episcopal Church. naments to any society in the world. Georgetown Yesterday. / • ledrfcondensefi. The First Artillery band of Charles­ There were two marriages last Washington, D. C, last Friday night, At a meeting of the Vestry of the week, all the participants being well I removes one of the few remaining his­ A little after noon yesterday Commo- - ton was present and furnished music 1 Parish of Prince George Winyah, held throughout the evening. Long life to known members of Georgetown society. toric figures that shared the glory of the at the Church in Easter Monday, the dore E. C. Benedict's palatial yacht, '* The Elks Captured Georgetown and Mr. Andrews, to his charming wife and On Tuesday morning of last week in "Lost Cause." following resolutions were adopted: — Oneida, steamed into port having Everybody Enjoyed their Stay Here, to his noble mother ! Columbia, S. C, Miss Olivia Henry A nephew of Gen. R. E. Lee and a Whereas, it has pleased Our Heavenly aboard former President Grover Cleve­ Niernsee and Mr. Walter Cheadell Por- grandson of "Light Horse Harry Lee," Father, since our last Easter gather­ land, the owner, Commodore Benedict as They Did Themselves—Varied ELKS AGAIN. ! ter were married at the residence of his ancestry was of the very best on ing, to remove from our midst our be­ and a number of friends. Functions of the Week—Long _ to be Thursday morning the Elks met in the bride's mother, after which the American soil, and one of the first fam­ loved friend and co-laborer, Dr. Thomas The Oneida passed quietly up the regular session at the Elks home. After young couple left for a tour to various ilies of Virginia so often quoted, so of­ Remembered as a Round of Pleasure. Pierce Bailey, who was for many years river and- anchored at the Atlahtic deciding upon Columbia as the next Northern cities. Mr. Porter, formerly ten reviled, yet always honored in any a faithful member di the Vestry of the Coast Lumber corporation's wharf. The Military. place ot meeting for the convention,the a resident of New York City, is head part of the world where exalted man­ Parish of Prince George Winyah, filledn It has been rumored here for some Last week was a noble one for George­ following officers were elected for the book-keeper of the Gardner and Lacey hood and womanhood have due conside­ for a long time the office of Warden time that Commodore Benedict is now ensuing year: town. 'A round of festivity and gaiety i Lumber Co., is highly thought of by ration. If Virginia had'had a king, a with confidence, zeal, loyalty and president of the great lumber company, President Dr. C. Bunting Colson of Lee or a Washington would have been whose mills are situated in Georgetown, was brilliantly opened by the Easter : his employers and has many friends in efficiency, and presiding over its de­ Charleston. this community. His lovely bride, who that king. It is known beyond a dpubt liberations as chairman at the time of and whose principal place of business ball on Tuesday evening. It was the 1st V. P.-J.H.Oliver of Orangeburg. for several years has resided in George- that the Lees were distinguished long his decease. is New York city. crowning event of the season. 2d V. P. -L. S. Ehrich of Georgetown. ] town, is looked upon almost as a na- before the siege of Acre and have been And whereas by his death, this No official announcement has been distinguished ever since. Fitzhugh Lee On Tuesday evening also the dele­ 3d V. P. — W. H.Malloy of Charleston. ! tive. She is a daughter of the late Parish has sustained a severe loss in made and the"local officials have noth­ Treasurer—A. L. Glover of Orange­ commanded the last clmrge made in the ing at all to say on the subject. gates to the State convention of Elks Frank C. Niernsee, who is wellremem- the withdrawal of his wise counsel, burg. '. bared in Columbia as a distinguished Confederate army before its surrender his catholic sympathy, his broad and It will be remembered that Commo­ arrived by train and were met at the Secretary—C. C. Scurry of George­ ' architect and civil engineer. All their at Appomattox. He is one of the heroes generous chairmanship and nis pure dore Benedict recently took a party of » station by special committee appointed town. ; friends here wish them a long and of John Esten Cook's historical ro­ and unselfish devotion to the cause of friends up the mighty Amazon river in m. for that purpose. This convention met Marshal- J. Alwyn Ball of Charles­ happy life. After returning from their mances, one of the paladins of the Con­ Christianity. South America as far up as the rubber : federacy, beau sabreur of Southern on Wednesday morning at the elegant ton. wedding tour, the couple of course will Wherefore Be it Resolved:-That the plantations, in which he is largely in-^ Trustee —W. R. Buie of Georgetown. chivalry, one of the first cavalry officers terested. An account'of the entiiw Elks home. An address of welcome on make their home in Georgetown. of the last century. Vestry of the Parish of Prince George Thursday afternoon there was a grand Winyah hereby expresses its deep trip appeared in the New York papers * behalf of ihe Elks was made by Exalted excursion lo the jetties, a hilarious time ANOTHER MARRIAGE. some time in January. Ruler Ehrich, and the freedom of the On Wednesday evening at 8:30 He had filled a number of distinguish­ cause of personal bereavement, as well and all energies were tasked to get the ed positions in Virginia among them as its realization of the loss suffered by Mr. Cleveland is a' frequent visitor to city tendered by Mayor Morgan whose guests back in time for the banquet at '. o'clock at Prince George Winyah Epis- • copal church the marriage of Miss being that of Governor of Virginia- the Parish, in his death. Georgetown and has almost acquired remarks were happy and entirely a pro- the Tourist hotel. Elegant invitations filled all these worthily and well, to the residence. He is an enthusiastic were issued, embossed on the cover | Mildred McCabe, the accomplished Dr. Bailey's intercourse with his pos. The entire morning was devoted I daughter of Dr. R. J. McCabe to Mr. hurt of nobody but himself. For the fellow-vestrymen was characterized by sportsman and fisherman, having here with a large elk's head and antlers,sui­ demands of official station made sad in­ field for both to his hearts content in to the business of the order. Wednes­ tably inscribed and containing inside a ; Ernest H. Duvall took place. The an unwavering courtesy and a chival­ ' church was beautifully decorated. roads on his slender income. rous regard for the feelings and the great marshes and in the numerous day afternoon was set apart for sight­ choice menu. The banquet was pre­ streams that contribute to George­ seeing. It had been arranged to show Miss Ruth Hazard presided at the or­ Just prior to the Spanish war he was opinions of others which won their pared and served by .Manager C. F. made consul-general to Havana, it hav­ highest admiration and confidence. town's wealth and attractiveness. the visiting brethren through the plant Taylor of the Tourist hotel, who, al­ gan rendering a number of selections though his regular season has closed, during the wait for the bridal party. ing already been foreseen at Washington His heart was full of the tenderness of of the Atlantic Coast Lumber corpora­ The party entered the church to the that war was inevitable. Lee was sent Christly charity, and his love for the STRAWBERRIES IN FULL BLAST. tion in order that they might get an kept open house for the Elks and in every way catered to their comfort. soft strains of Lohengrin's wedding because it was absolutely necessary to Church and her Master made him inde­ Capt. R. G. Dusenbury, of the steam­ idea of the working of the greatest Covers were laid for 150 and about 100 march and left the church after the have American interests in charge of a fatigable in his labors for the welfare er Burroughs, reports the season for lumber mill in the world, but a down­ ceremony to the solemn tones of Men­ first-class fighting man who never lost of the Parish. His high and noble im­ strawberry shipments as now in full gathered at the table. Exalted Ruler his temper, who was afraid of nothing, pulses, the elevation and dignity of his pour of rain upset this part of the pro­ L. S. Ehrich acted as toast master, and delssohn's masterpiece. The ushers swing. Many cars of luscious berries were Mr. Herman Schenk and Mr. and who could not be deceived by any character, the purity of his motives, are going out daily from Conway and gram. a number of toasts were offered, among the most notable being "Our Guests" Robt. Johnston. wile of Spanish treachery. the simplicity and urbanity of manners, from other points along the line. One GEORGETOWN IN GALA ATTIRE. The pride of the country in him, the and the quiet and unaffected modesty pleasing feature of the season is that «, which was responded to by Dr. Olin The bridesmaids were Miss Bessie which ever marked his private, no, less Attention should be called to the fact Sawyer in an eloquent speech received absolute confidence felt from Atlantic to buyers are taking the berries at the Simmons of Newberry, Miss Genevieve than his official life, left an indelible stations and thereby shutting off all right here that Georgetown stepped with approval and punctuated by ap­ Parkhill of Florida, Miss Janie Lachi­ Pacific that all was well with Lee on guard, was a splendid tribute; but even impress upon his associates. The mem­ risk from the growers. Berries were forth in the full majesty of spring to plause. Dr. W. L. McCutcheon of Sum­ cotte, Miss Claudia Tucker, Miss Rebe ory of his virtues and accomplishments receive her guests. From the top of ter paid tribute to the hospitality of the more splendid was the way he rose to bringing from $5 to $6 a crate ' atythe* Anderson and Miss Julia Lachicotte. will long linger in the hearts of the platform during the first of the week. the Parlor Market the stars and stripes Elks and the kindly graces of the peo­ Miss Louise Gilland of Kingstree, was the occasion- the manner in which he insisted on American rights, the mode sorrowing friends, who survive him and Reports from Lake City say that waved in the breeze. The leading busi­ ple of Georgetown. Mayor W.D. Mor­ maid of honor. who still labor in the Earthly vineyard ness houses were decorated with royal gan was at his best in responding to his in which he handled without a single about thirty cars of berries have gone , The groomsmen were: Messrs. T. C. false step a delicate and embarassing of Our Lord. purple and white—Elks colors. Espec­ favorite theme, ' 'The City of George­ Hamby, Howard Duvall of Cheraw, forward from that point and on Monday ially noticeable were- the decorations of town," which has been the study of his situation. He left Havana, replying He was indeed an Israelite in whom 80 cars left Chadbourn. a John McCabe, H. B. Springs, O. P. to the careless banter of the Spandiards the Bank of Georgetown which were life and on which he is thoroughly in­ Bourke and H. M. Mclver of Charles­ there was no guile—a selfless man and Reports from Florence say that negro quite elaborate and beautiful; as well as formed. '"The Elks" wasresponded to that he would return before long. stainless gentleman. laborers are being rapidly hauled into ton. Mr. Walker Duvall of Cheraw, This station has proven the crowning the Georgetown Drug Co. 's elegant es­ by Mr. W. H. Malloy of Charleston, was best man. May the record of his self-effacing the Chadbourn district to assist in pick­ tablishment. Every where antlers were who seasoned his speech with sober ad­ achievement of his life although it did ing, the heavy crop having passed be­ The bride entered upon the arm of seem that in the recent presidency of loyalty to truth and duty long continue, in evidence. vice and solid fruit of reflection. Dr. to prove a stimulus and a benediction yond local effort to handle it. C. B. Colson responded to the toast her father, Dr. R. J. McCabe. the Jamestown Exposition he would Especially beautiful were the win­ After the ceremony an elegant re­ have been able to do his very greatest to those who come after him. dows of H. Isear and Sons, the clothiers "Carolina State Convention" and the "From henceforth blessed are the DROPPED DEAD. Hon. J. Walter Doar spoke extempore ception was given the bridal party at work for the land of his birth; an ex­ and dress goods merchants on Front the residence of the bride's father on position organized for the purpose of dead who die in the Lord; even so, street. but with pith and point on the toast saith the Spirit, for they rest from Thomas Blue, a white man about for­ "Woman." "The Press" was respond­ High Market street. ' • commemorating the first permanent Their decorations were elaborate, the their labors." ty-five years of age was found dead iif* ed to by Mr. Mason C. Brunson of the The presents were numerous and in settlement made by Englishmen on the the new town at the corner of Gilbert Elks colors were shown in almost every News and Courier. the best taste, showing the apprecia­ shores of North America, from which Resolved:—That the Vestry extend combination. Over the doorway was:— tion in which the couple was held by a settlement sprang the great race »f to the family of our deceased brother and Hazard streets at six o'clock Sun­ "Hello, Bill!—Welcome," and in one of large circle of friends. which he was so worthy a type. and friend its deep sympathy with day morning; his relatives in Cheraw,». Mr. Henrv Kohn had contributed some them in their great sorrow. were notified. the windows were displayed in purple verses which the members improvised The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Du­ and white the Elks initials,"!?. P.O.E." Gen. Lee had aroused interest in this Resolved:—That the Secretary and to the tune of "Ramble" andsang with vall took the train for Washington for A NOBLE RESERVE. < This store would have reflected cred­ a fortnight's sojourn at various points exposition throughout the entire nation Treasurer be instructed to transcribe a will. up to the day he was stricken his ac­ it on any first class city establishment About three in the morning the guests of interest and pleasure in the North. these resolutions in the minutes and in the South. It was widely noticed tivity was tireless. to send copies of the same to the General Alexander's Paradise for Hun­ arose from the banquet and started Mr. Duvall has been for several ters—Where Mr. Cleveland Finds His and much appreciated for its progress­ years a resident of Georgetown. He It will be difficult to find a successor family of the deceased, and that copies home to the singing of "Auld Lang and impossible to find a substitute. Ducks—A Graphic Description. ive and liberal spirit. Syne." came here from his home, Cheraw; has thereof be furnished to the press of The city had passed into the peaceful made many friends and is highly es­ As things went when looked at in a this city for publication. The Alexander Game Reserve con­ In the gray of the morning the visit­ coldly critical way he was perhaps not sists of the greater portion of North, and undisputed possession of that noble ing Elks departed for their several teemed by his associates and employ­ order, whose members claim to be the ers. He is book-keeper of the George­ a great man, although he peered over SALAMANDER SUPPER. South and Cat islands with about 800 homes leaving the city redolent with the rim of that lonely mountain acres of the Donaldson marshes west "best people on earth" and in these memory—ashes of roses, odor of violets town and Western Railroad company. latitudes that claim was not denied. top, which is the abode of the Monday night witnessed the fifty- of Jones creek and south of Noble and fragrance of sweet marjoram — Miss McCabe is a young woman of great not a great man, per­ slough. This portion includes some of For this occasion only Mr. G. L. Cotton leaving also this single regret that all grace and charm, dear to her friends sixth celebration of the founding of had transformed his pet bull dog into haps, but certainly a most interest­ Salamander Hook and Ladder compa­ the best islands in the marshes leased good things pass too soon and come too and family and both have the good will ing one, having in every part of his to the Annandale club, the lease not an Elk, furbelowed, flounced and girt rarely. and best wishes of the community for ny, a volunteer fire company of this about with waving colors—purple and country thousands of personal friends city with an honorable record of over expiring until 1908. On North island the journey of life now made hand in linked to him for life and death. A white. Probably the first bull dog Elk THE MILITARY TAKES A HAND. hand. half a century. the deer in recent years years have^ between the oceans and the gulf. But On Friday morning Marion's Men of prince of fine fellows, ah entertainer A bountiful supper had been prepared become very plentiful and there are Winyah had a drill at their grounds af­ of repute, and if not a great man in for the lowering weather, the city pre­ TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS and was served under the direction of many wild cattle and hogs. Fine sites sented a gala appearance which would ter which Capt. M. W. Pyatt in behalf the high sense of which that word is the following committee :—I. Hurwitz, for shooting lodges both for the ducks, have done credit to any city on the of the company presented Capt. Henry OF THE CAROLINA FIELD. capable, still a great Virginian, worthy Ira S. Jones, W. D. Jones. and the deer are found at several coast. T. McDonald, the company's former of remembrance, who has sheathed the Everything craved by the inner man points from North inlet along Jones captain, a silver loving cup as a mark GREETING :— sword and earned his rest, with his to eat and drink was there in greatest creek. BRILLIANT FUNCTION. of their esteem and affection. Capt. brother chieftains of the Confederacy. Although no announcement of the abundance. Chief E. W. Haselden,Jr., On South island at the site of the old / While by day the incessant downpour Pyatt paid high tribute to Capt. presided as toastmaster. There were McDonald in his remarks and Capt. date of issue has ever been made, yet Ford Residence, is the "Lodge" fitted of rain had somewhat interferred with it was intended to bring The Carolina AN AWFUL VISITATION. present at the board Chief T. W. Esty up for • the entertainment of Mr. the pre-arranged program, nothing McDonald was overcome by this loying of the Atlantic Coast Lumber Corpora­ mark of affection. Field out two weeks ago. Cleveland and his party who have sel­ whatever would be allowed to interfere The delay has been occasioned by Lightning Strikes the House of Col. J. tion Fire department, Assistant F. J. dom missed spending a week among with the brilliant function at the home Davis of the Atlantic Coast Lumber THE GEORGETOWN RIFLE GUARDS. many things, chief of which was the Harleston Read, Killing Mrs. Read the ducks for many years. Their of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Andrews, j vexed question of machinery. The Corporation Fire department and As­ which marked their fifth anniversary. Friday night the Georgetown Rifle Iistantly and Stunning Miss Read. sistant Chief H. B. Springs of the Fire shooting was divided among the rice Guards held their annual meeting for motor ordered would not operate the fields on the west, a famous artificial Mr. and Mrs. Andrews were assisted in big press, and all attempts to get it to On last Saturday about 5.30 in the department. receiving by Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Smith, election of officers whereat all old pond called Pine Ridge on the south, officers were unanimously re-elected. work at all were futile until Mr. afternoon lightning struck the house of A number of bright speeches were and the beach marshes on the east of Minneapolis, Dr. Olin Sawyer and Charles B. Colbert, of the Georgetown Col. J. Harleston Read, about one mile made and music was furnished by the Miss Maud Sawyer. The house was At the conclusion of the business meet- The dykes built by the United States jng, Major S, M. Ward called on Sena­ Iron Works, took a hand. He got it from Georgetown, and instantly killed Old Homestead Quartette. The hall government in its River and Harbor beautifully decorated in various ever­ going and the paper was got out al­ Mrs. Read. Miss Elizabeth Read was was beautifully decorated. greens, such as ferns, potted palms and tor Walker to make a few remarks to work as a root for the South jetty have the company which he did in his elo­ though at a slow rate of speed, stunned but finally regained conscious­ Everything was done in that style for greatly improved these marshes as^ a great profusion of roses arranged Enough electricians and machinists had ness. Col. Read, in the same room and which the Salamanders have made with exquisite taste. Mr. Andrews had quent manner. He had high praise for resorts for the ducks. The work now m Major Ward and Capt. Haselden and at been tinkering at it to build a first kitting on the sofa was uninjured, and themselves famous. Everybody was nearly completed by contractor Mav invited all of his brother Elks to the class power-house. It was a question Miss Adams, who sat a few feet away, delighted and went home happy, wish­ reception as be is an enthusiastic Elk the conclusion of his remarks present­ rant has shut out thet ide and creates* ed Capt. Haselden with an elegant sil­ of quality, not quantity, and Mr. Col­ was also unhurt. ing another half century of usefulness a large lake with ideal conditions for 1 and one of the founders of the local bert furnished tne missing quality. and honor to the company. chapter. ver ser i.:e in the name of the company. The bolt struck an upper room to the the growth of wild celery and other This WiU wholly unlooked for and Capt. When it became evident that the rear of the one the family was sitting duck foods, which General Alexander Light refreshments were served, Haselden was too full for utterance. motor would r.ot work earlier in the in, burst through theMower room op­ MARINE NEWS. runch and cigars to the gentlemen. is already planting in it. The lower Af ler awhile he thanked the company week, Hon. J. Walter Doar kindly of­ posite and'without leaving a single end of the island probably harbors The house was thronged with their and said he would keep the gift all his fered to run out the issue on The Out­ trace either in the room or on the bod­ In port now loading : — friends. The evening was one of en­ life and that he would prize it above more deer than can be found wild in look press both this week .and the next es of the stricken ladies, killed one anu Schooner John M. Brown—Gray, at any equal area elsewhere in the State. during charm and nothing occurred to everything on earth. week, until the new motor could he got stunned tiie other. A. C. L. mar in the slightest the flow of mirth The South jetty is fast reclaiming A banquet was then served and in, but despite his kindness which was Dre. Sj»arknian and Gaillard were Schooner Nellie Flc.yd---Ne.son, at A. from the sea a large area of shallows, and spirits. The firmament was sown duly appreciated, The Outlook press hastily summoned and every effort C. L. with stars, after a stormy day, so ty­ Major Ward acted as toastmaster. which are being built up into marshes All the toasts bore directly or indirect­ was not exactly the same size and possible made to save Mrs. Road's life, Schooner Everett Webster- - Maxwell, by the arrested currents of muddy pical of that peaceful haven which is would not take the forms. but si.e had passed beyond human aid, the hope of alt loving hearts after the ly on securing a proper armory for the at Gardner and Lacey. water coming down the North Santee atorm and Btreu of lif<, that the same company. Speeches were made by Meantime every effort has been made Tho sorely smitten household has the Schooner Sylvia C.Hall—Falkenburg, on the one side and Winyah bay on the thought tilled the minjo of all. This Mayor Morgan. Senator Walker, Capt. to remedy the difficulty by getting in­ sympathy of the entire community aid at A. C. L. other, and the comparatively smooth evening remains to them and should M. W. Pyatt, Hon. J. Walter Doar, stalled the right kind of motor and in a loving hands have rendered every Schooner Charlotte T. Sibley— Coombs, water caused by the jetties within and*- ever remain, ono of the star-light-spaces Dr. Johnston and Mr. A. McP. Hamby, few days these difficulties, vexing as office that love and affection ma.de at A. C. L. on their lee side are favorite places ior\ . which life holds for but few of its all favored rendering aid to this worthy they are, will be over with and the plain. Schooner Chas. J. Dumas—Hudgins, great daily congregations of mallard,^ chosen children. project which had for its end and aim paper fully launched on its career. The funeral took place at Trince at A. C. L. who, having satisfied their appetites in the assistance of these stalwart guar- George Winyah Episcopal Church at Schooner Hibernia—McDade, at A. the marshes and rice fields, love to en­ WHO MR. ANDREWS IS. dans of the peace—The Georgetown THE UNFORTUNATE TWIGGS. 11:30 o'c lock yesterday, The coffin was C. L. joy a few hours of social quacking Rifle Guards. followed I y a number of Confederate Schooner Ruby and Bessie—Marshall, where some miles of calm open water Mr. Walter H. Andrews is so well It is understood that the Georgetown Veterans, followed in turn by about at A. C. L. -known in this community as a good She Goes Crashing into the Sessoms guarantees them against surprise. Rifle Guards have petitioned the Mayor thirty-five i >aughters of the Confeder­ Schooner Eliza J. Pendleton—Dodge, Hundreds of acres will often be cover­ hater, a strong fighter and an all round and City Fathers ior an appropriation and Smashes a Boiler Pipe. acy, each bearing a beautiful floral at A. C. L. / business man, succeeding at. whatever ed by these gatherings, and the quack­ of $400.00 annually for the purpose of Last Wednesday morning as the river offering, distinct in design. Theehurch Schooner City of Georgetown—Slo- ho undertakes, that an extended de­ was filled with a large concourse of ing can be heard for miles and the roar paying rent for their armory, an en­ steamer Sessoms, bound for Upper cum, at A. C. L. of the wings when sections of them scription of him would be superfluous. tirely reasonable request which should friends and relatives. The director, To those outside it may be well to say Waccamaw, was going out, the Twiggs Steamer Katahdin—Queen, at A. C. rise and change locations is like distant be granted and probably will. came from the other side of the river Rev. Dr. Johnston, conducted the L. that Mr. Andrews is a native of Ver­ solemn service according to the im­ thunder. mont, who went West as a youth to This ended a wonderful week perhaps and passed under full steam right Yacht Oneida, Com. E. C. Benedict all in all the most active of the entire across the Sessoms' bows. This move­ pressive ritual of his church; after and party arrived today, May 2d. LOST—Four black and green Canary work in the forests of Minnesota, Wis­ which the body was laid to rest. consin and Michigan. There He got his spring season. ment sent the Twiggs crashing into SAILED, Birds two weeks ago. Reward if re­ icducation in logging by hard knocks, the Sessoms on the starboard side. Absent members of the family were April '25, Steamer Aragon for Phila­ turned to Mrs. L. Mouzon. Opposite had it rubbed into him and knows his "BLUE GRASS." The Sessoms was stove in, her pro­ telegraphed for and arrived in lime for delphia—Blake. Winyah Inn. business as few men in this country tecting brickwork smashed and a boil­ the funeral. The three sons, Messrs. Barge Saxon in tow. Robert Read, William Read and J. know it. He is just over thirty now; A Fine Play Presented to an Apprecia­ er pipe burst open. The escaping April 25, Schooner Chas. A. Witler steam looked like a general explosion Harleston Read, Jr., having come all for Philadelphia—Brownell. FOR SALE. has been a citizen of Georgetown since tive Audience Monday Night at the May 1900. He first entered the service and for a while there was panic on the the way from New York. April 27. Steamer Navahoe for New of the Atlantic Coast Lumber company Opera House. Another Tonight. waterfront. The entire community has been stirr­ York via Wilmington—Bunnell. Four good pine Store Counters^ as superintendent of logging in the At the Opera House on Monday night The damage to the Sessoms has been ed to its depths by this peculiarly sad April 29, Schooner Samuel T. Beech- 15 ft. long. Painted. woods and rapidly rose to be superin­ the Osman Stock Co., played "Blue repaired and she went out on her re­ infliction visited upon the devoted am for New York—Nickles. A. J. REGISTER, tendent of the Georgetown & Western Grass, or the Southern Gentlemen," gular trip Monday. family. April 30, Schooner John Bossert for • Georgetown, S. C. Railroad company and has besides, en­ to a large audience. It will be recalled that it was the New York—Vesey. tire charge of the logging operations of Comment was favorable on all sides. Twiggs that went into the Elliott some EASTER ELECTIONS. April 30, Schooner John R. Bergen for the Atlantic Coast Lumber corporation. The company scored a success, as it years ago on Black river and paid for Boston—Yaten. His wife is a native of Minneapolis, has done elsewhere. The cast included her temerity by being sent to the bot­ At a meeting of the Congregation of April 30, Steamer Richmond for Nor- Clerk's Sale. Minn., endued with the charm of her seventeen characters, and they all tom. the Parish of Prince George Winyah folk-Blackles. country, and makes him in all respects handle their parts well. held at the Church on Easter Mon­ an ideal helpmate. FIRST IN COLUMBIA. B. W. Cannon, Plaintiff, vs. G. Mair Last night "LaBelle Marie" was day, the following Wardens and Vestry THE— Hood, Defendant. Thousands wish them well as they presented and this afternoon at three men were <'lected: — Under Decree of foreclosure the turn the first corner of the long jour­ o'clock there will be a matinee at The Parlor Restaurant Comes First in Warden;: -B. A. Munneryn and S. PARLOR RESTAURANT. Ports Creek property ' containing 174 ney. The number of presents showered which the company will play the old M. Ward. acres to B. W. Cannon for $800.00. upon them was almost unprecedented favorite, "East Lynn.'' Subscribing to The Carolina Field. Vestrymen:-C. P. Allston, Walter even in this country where bountiful The manager requests the statement Soon after the advertisement of The Hazard, J. Harleston Read, F. B. THE ONLY LADIES' RES­ giving is the ordinary rule of life. It made that tonight the company will Carolina Field appeared in the daily Gardner, Hugh W. Fraser, J. I. TAURANT IN COLUMBIA. took four or five large furniture vans to present "Woman against Woman," in papers the Parlor Restaurant, next to Hazard and W. P. Smith. haul the presents, adescription of which which Helene Reicka was highly prais­ the Skyscraper in Columbia, the only Mr. Walter Hazard was re-olected Sheriffs Sale, •would pass the limits of space which ed by the art critic of the CJrangeburg ladies restaurant in (south Carolina's Chairman and Mr. B. A. Munnerlyn EVERYTHING IN SEASON. necessity has imposed upon The Caro­ Evening News; she seemed to take capital city, and a resort frequented by was re-elected Secretary and Treasurer. Geo. Easton, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah E. lina Field in this issue. Orangeburg by storm. the elite, sent in its subscription and Messrs. C. F. Allston, S. M. Ward, Woodbury and Wm. R. Woodbury, De­ One of the most pleasing features of Tonight a feature will be the draw­ advertisement to The Carolina Field. J. Harleston Read and Walter Hazard BEST SERVICE. fendants. the evening was the presence of Mr. ing for the pig, each holder of a ticket They know a good thing even before were elected delegates to the Diocesan Under decree of foreclosure, house Andrews' mother, who came from her will be entitled to one chance and the they see it. Good luck to the Parlor Connie, which will hold its next annual PSio^e 207. Next to Skyscraper. and lot at corner of Church and Screven home in the Vermont hills some months lucky one will possess a shoal. In this Restaurant which has already wished session at Camden on Monday, May streets for $2300.00. Sold to Geo. ago to visit her son, and who wears her climate getting the greens is easy the same to The Carolina Field! 2nd. B. DAVID, Proprietor. Easton. Lot No, 208. . 9 H. B. SPRINGS. F. L. SIAU.

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Mr. W. J. Fripp and G. S. Guilford, States fish commission, will visit this gioni and Mayor John Stickley gave clams, and drum and whiting, and roe the commission the most accurate data, SAYE THE OYSTERS. and later Brewing, a negro boatman, section to co-operate with the commis­ the commissioners the fullest informa­ and crabs all came from the waters and to dpen every source of informa­ who for 23 years has been gathering sion. Still later Charleston and George­ tion. Tomorrow they and others will around Beaufort. The company and tion regarding the oyster industry. No oysters for sale. town will be visited, as the purpose is appear before the commission with the supper were delightful. Now what matter how inquisitive the members of South Carolina's Heroic Elfort to Stop The commission is making an intelli­ to make the fullest possible inquiry. their records and give the evidence the commission hopes to do is to en­ the commission might appear, those en­ gent and careful inquiry into conditions The members of the party were that is being sought. The commission courage the fish and oyster industry, so gaged in the packing industry have re­ Piracy and Waste, as they really exist, what is now being shown Gen. Robt. E. Lee's headquar­ is simply seeking information and that other sections can enjoy these de­ sponded with frankness, and the result done and the possibilities of develop­ ters while at Bluffton, by Mr. Corne­ wants facts and suggestions. Thus far lightful things. How it can best be has been a decided disposition to en­ ment. It has been a new study to near­ lius J. Coleock, who was a brave little the oyster packers and others have done is the problem. courage the industry. lull Report sotatat whai Shell I ish Com* ly all, but the members are getting at orderly at headquarters. The plan is shown the utmost frankness and wil­ EAT YOUR OYSTER AND HAVE HIM TOO. The evidence today was not all one miarion Has Learned, win r.' it mis Been facts and figures, and found a willing­ to stop first at Maggioni's factory, at lingness to give all possible informa­ The packers, for instance, claim that way. Yesterday and today witnesses ness on the part of the packers here to Port Royal, and after that inspection tion even to the extent of disclosing ;ui.I \Vliilt il llsi-a Ilime— -COOtttU. to the taking of thousands upon tens of testified that in their opinion the rav­ give information, even to the details of is made, the commission will go on to what might be regarded as business se­ Qeorsetgiwn Later* thousands of bushels of oysters from ishing of the oyster beds was doing no their business affairs. It is patent that Beaufort, and will remain there until crets. The Maggioni company has AUGUST KOHN IN NEWS AND COURIER. the natural beds, instead of depleting material harm, was not impairing the more oysters are being gathered here Thursday morning, and will have a been in operation only since October 5 the oysters, is the means of producing oyster supply, and there was no danger Savannah, April 10.— Special : Sink for canning than ever before. One hearing at the Commercial Club at 1 of this season, and yet it has opened of a depletion of the beds. more and larger oysters. It seems or swim, survive or perish, that is the plant at Port Royal will use more oys­ o'clock on Thursday, and visit Young's more than 300,000 tubs of oysters strange that such a proposition should vital question as to oyster spat, now ters than were used at all of the plants Island on Friday. gathered hereabouts. A tub is called a MR. HARLEY'S EVIDENCE. be advanced, but one of the real prob­ agitating the shell fish commission. in Beaufort county several years ago. bushel by courtesy, but it would repre­ There are six oyster canning plants lems of the commission is to find out Today Mr. Harley, who had had con­ >*f The expert opinion seemed to differ sent all the way from one to three NO END TO THE OYSTERS. in successful operation in Beaufort what merit there is in the claim that siderable experience, and who has been on this issue, and it is upon this that bushels. The opened shells at this plant Although perhaps ten thousand bush­ county, and the county is receiving $2,- the ravishing of the present oyster beds successfully engaged in the packing ^future oyster propagation depends. The have been used to reclaim a large tract els of oysters are gathered and used in 400 in licenses from them. The com­ stirs up the bivalves, so that what are business for nine years, testified that, "contention is that the specific gravity of marsh land, as there was no other Beaufort county each day for seven mission will have some most interesting left produce larger oysters, and that in his opinioe, the use of the oysters at of spat is such that it does not sink in use for them. months, the packers contend that there facts to report to the General Assem­ the supply of usable oysters is thereby the present rate would very soon so de­ this section, and it is upon this point Tomorrow morning the commission are more oysters here and that they are bly. being increased. The packers claim plete the beds as to make it unprofita­ that much hinges. will take considerable testimony here, larger than ever before. This has been OUR OYSTERS INEXHAUSTIBLE. that there are more and larger oysters ble to work them. He did not think People in the interior have no con­ and in the afternoon visit the factory going on for years. The packers want here than when they began extensive that the oysters would be destroyed by ception of the growth of the oyster Beaufort, April 11.-The shell fish of R. K. Harley, on Lady's island. On to be left alone, and they claim that operations five years ago. They are the present use, but he was decidedly canning industry and what a volume of commission arrived here this afternoon Thursday morning the committee goes they are not ravishing the oysters, but apparently doing nothing whatever of of the opinion that at the present rate business is done in this .line. The fact aftar making a stop at the naval sta­ to Charleston. that by working the beds and stirring their own accord to plant new oysters of packing there would soon be so few is that the whole coast section is al- tion and Port Royal. It is a long but them up they help the oysters to mul­ A SUPPER TO THE COMMITTEE. or to stimulate their growth in these that it would not pay to can them. moHt unknown to the average Carolin­ most delightful trip from Savannah tiply, and that if they were not taken Tonight the Beaufort board of trade waters. They depend entirely on the Mr. Harley was further and decided­ ian. It is truly wonderful what quiet here by boat, and the voyage gave the and used that they would be smothered tendered the commission an oyster and natural oyster beds, and Mr. Maggioni ly of the opinion that the bunch and *)* development is going on in trucking, landlubber members of the board an by the new growth every two years. fish supper, at which matters were in­ said he had many more oysters offered raccoon oysters that are now being h canning, care for tourists, etc. idea of the tremendous expanse of wa­ The commission will go carefully on formally discussed. Among those pres­ him this season than he could use, and used here for canning purposes were, Millions, yes, millions of cans of oys­ ter, waste lands and marshes, and the this line, but it is directing its ques­ ent at this informal gathering at the he has opened more than three hundred with few exceptions, absolutely worth ters are shipped out of South Carolina. multitude of islands along the Carolina tions as to what license or tax, the oys- Sea Island Hotel were: Niels Christen­ thousand tubs of native oysters. Can less, except for canning, and that the Indeed, two million cans of oysters are coast. It was a valuable object lesson. i ters can stand, if any, and how it could sen, Jr., chairman; T. G. McLeod, J. this keep up without protection, or single oysters that were good enough shipped annually from two small plants At Paris Island the members of, the Walter Doar, secretary; E. Mitchell i best be imposed. being supplemented, is the question. for table use were so scattered that it at Bluffton, in Beaufort county. party spent half an hour going over the Seabrook and Lewis W. Haskell, of the PROPAGATION OF OYSTERS. The Maggioni plant, which is much would not pay to hunt for them. Mr. THE WORK BEGUN. property. The immense forty ton crane commission; D. W. McLaurin, of the Harley put a very black eye on the The commission is also directing es­ is being dismantled with a view of its smaller than that at Charleston, now This morning the shell fish commis­ sinking fund; the correspondent of the hopes of the commission with regard to pecial attention to the possibilities of removal to Charleston. With this crane uses 150 Poles, who were brought here sion started out on its tour of inspec­ News and Courier, C. J. Coleock, of the successful and remunerative plant­ the propagation of oysters. The pres­ immense guns and machinery can be to shuck the oysters. The commission tion. In the party were: Chairman the delegation; R. K. Harley, packer ing of oysters in this immediate section. ent stock here are known as "bunch" picked up and shifted around like toys. is going to have a great deal of inter­ Niels Christensen,Jr., Senator T. G. Mc­ of oysters, and the following represent­ He is of the opinion that it will not pay and raccoon oysters. The difference is In the machinery shops many appli­ esting data to present the General As­ Leod, Representatives E. Mitchell Sea­ ative business men and citizens of to plant oysters in this vicinity. Pos­ that bunch oyster is always under wa­ ances are being crated to be shipped to sembly, and the inquiries are being di­ brook, Walter Doar, Lewis W. Haskell; Beaufort: C. E. Danner, F. W. Schep- sibly his view is influenced by the fact ter below the low water mark, and the Charleston. The pity is that the Port rected in an intelligent manner. It is Col. D. W. McLaurin, of the sinking er, C. C. Townsend, John Wallace, R. that the supply is so plentiful that the raccoon oyster grows on the bank, be­ Royal station cannot be maintained to a most important work and if the com­ _i fund commission; G. C. Varn, of Varn, A. Long, W. Christensen,W.J.Thomas, oysters can be bought at ten cents a tween the low water and high water. do its work without interfering with mission can devise a law that will in Byrd & Co., owners of canneries at W. P. Walthouse, G. M. Elliott, Geo. bushel in the shell, and, therefore, it They are both small oysters, averaging the larger ship work at Charleston. time make of this coast section a great Young's Island and Bluffton; Geo. W. Wilkins, Thos. Talbird, T. G. White, is cheaper to buy than to grow. It is about twenty-two ounces of meat to the Those about here feel desperately blue fishing and oyster belt, to take the Lowden, owner of canneries at Bluff­ W. F. Sanders, G. M. Guffin, W. R. certain that planting will not receive bushel, when steamed for opening. and say that when the brass and small place of the phosphate industry once so ton and St. Helena; Samuel Herman, Either can be transplanted and propa- Bristol, R. R. Legare, A. S. Sanders, important here, it will have done a much of a stimulus as long as the oys­ ship building work that has been map­ J. S. McTeer, W. F. Marscher, F. W. broker; Cornelius J. Coleock, attorney I gated upon suitable bottoms, and it is great work. It is altogether possible, ter can be bought as cheap as at pres­ ped out is completed all the machinery Scheper, Jr., S. H. Rodgers, H. C. for a number of plants; Gilbert Wag­ upon the matter of bottoms that much and the State at large will willingly ent. Mr. Harley has spent $4,500 in will go to Charleston. It is, however, Pollitzer, Geo. Walthouse, H.G. Burck- ner, of Varn, Byrd & Co.; Charles M. i of the successful cultivation depends, give full latitude and encouragement. planting oysters, and from these plant evident that the government intends meyer. Kidwell, superintendent of Thunderbolt as well as upon the density of the wa­ ings he has bought for his own plant using this valuable site, whether it be Mrs. James O'Dell, who knows how Marine Company; T. F. Walsh, Jr.,of­ ter, which involves the spat going up $1,200 worth one year, $1,000 worth for a training station or a hospital, or to supervise an excellent banquet, did OYSTER LORE FOR THE PUBLIC. ficial stenographer, and this correspond­ or not. another year and $400 last year. He both, is yet undecided. There is room herself and the possibilities of fish and Beaufort, April 12. —This has been a ent of The News and Courier. PROGRAMME FOR TODAY. thinks he paid fancy prices for what he for a great station at Charleston, and ; oysters great credit. The fish and oys­ day of diligent inquiry by the shell fish Bluffton is best reached by water, Tomorrow the commission will go to bought for his beds, and is emphatically important work and development here ter supper was splendid, and on the bill commission. At 9 o'clock this morning and it took about ten hours to go and Beaufort, and will there look into the of the opinion that oyster planting in by the government both can be done. i of fare were such tempting things as the taking of testimony was begun,and come, but the commission spent much oyster question and take a peep into this section cannot be made to pay. He THE MAGGIONI OYSTER PLANT oyster cocktail, Broad river selects on one witness after another was exam­ of the time gathering data and exam­ the terrapin pens. The commission is says the oyster thrives well and that at Port Royal places tens of thousands : the half-shell, fried whiting, clamchow- ined until 2 o'clock. The members of ining Mr. Lowden. working hard and intelligently, and it there is no trouble in the world to grow of dollars in circulation here and at ! der, little pigs in blankets, (this means the commission obtained much valuable is hoped to be able to give some inter­ the oysters where they live entirely THE DAY AT BLUFFTON. Port Royal, and the people here are ' oysters dressed with bacon strips,) fried and interesting information, and will be esting conclusions as a result of this under water, but that the oysters that At Bluffton, after a fine dinner, naturally interested in the maintenance ; drum fish, grilled drum roe, devilled able to present important findings to preliminary investigation. thrive entirely under water cannot be served by Mr. Pata, the commission of this and the other plants hereabouts. j crabs, fish salad. Could any one want the members of the General Assembly. gathered, and where the between-tide carefully examined the two canneries FUTURE INVESTIGATIONS. An inspection was made of the Mag­ j a more tempting bill ? The feature of Here, as at every other point, there oyster is planted the growth of one and then examined Capt. Wm. J. Brooks, Later on Prof. Moore, of the United gioni plant at Port Royal, and Mr. Mag­ j the supper was that the oysters and has been a decided inclination to give year buries that of the previous year

' if- OO • fi 10 ! Charleston plant paid out to shuckers sion came here to continue its inquiries thought that this was a conservative and smothers it out. The chief reason separation of the oysters and placing sentative of The News and Courier, the and other employees $100,000, and into the shell fish industry and conclude figure, and he also estimated that an he assigns for the failure is the muddy them in suitable water would suffice. Rev. Dr. Elzas and Mr. Simmons, as about $75,000 a season for its oysters. the first week of its investigation.' The average price received for the shad was bottoms of the streams in this section. The oysters that lived between the tides the guests of Mr. Fait, visited the cel­ Mr. Fait's view was that the present result of the week's work has been ex­ 75 cents each. It cost about 15 cents Mr. Harley is satisfied that oysters can starved half the time and the best oys­ ebrated Magnolia Gardens and had an use of the oyster beds did good, as it ceedingly satisfactory. The commis­ each to place these shad on the market. be successfully grown in this section if ters ought to be planted in deep water. opportunity of enjoying a view of the ' produced better and larger oysters. He sioners have worked faithfully, dili­ Mr. Simmons was candid and said the right kind of bottoms and a place He thought there were large areas gardens at their best. gently and intelligently to get at facts that the shipping season ended with somewhat land-locked can be found, and that might offer successful planting I Before going to Magnolia consider-1 found it impracticable to reject small and real conditions. It would be pre- some wnen there was no longer a pro­ he seems blue over his own venture on Ground and that if this land could be ' able time was spent at the plant of the ; oysters, but tried to regulate it by the fitable market for the Edisto shad. roperty he has leased from the State, leased at a nominal rate, ovsters might | Charleston Canning Company, where j price paid. The average price paid was | mature and perhaps ill advised to state bushel for j Mr. Fait enjoyed showing the members ; 15 cents per tub, but often paid much even the tentative conclusions of the I He thought that the best method of and which he thought would have made i he bought at ten cents giving the streams shad was to induce planting, and in two years' time they of the commission exactly how the work ! higher prices for larger oystersjinfact, board. iin ideal oyster garden. the Government to establish hatcheries would multiply and be worth 40 cents a was/lone at his plant. j as much as 60 cents was paid for 25 Many things have, however, become The commission has thus far made and to lease the shad territory in sec­ bushel. He was strongly of the opin­ The packing establishments in Beau-1 ounces to the tub, while some yielded patent to the representatives of the careful inquiry into th? affairs of six cf tions. It might do some good to regu­ ion that nine-tenths of the oysters in fort county, six in number, while de-1 as much as 45 ounces of meat to the State. the oyster plants in the State. The First. The State has valuable oyster late the size of the meshes in the nets this territory were worthless except for i g ,f every encouragement, are I measure. books and papers have been carefully lServ n ( beds. and see that the open season was ob­ _____!_ purposes. Capt. Rhett was ] t in the same class with that in Mr. Fait also advanced the idea that examined, and there is every reason to no Second. These natural oyster beds served. He knew in his section where believe that there is good money in the thoroughly familiar with the laws and Charleston, and the members expressed ; some laws ought to be passed to pre­ the open season was utterly ignored. t vent dumping pyrites and other inju­ will, in time, be depleted unless some business. conditions of other States and gave the j themselves as not only delighted, but rious material in streams that would protection is provided. Mr. Simmons gave the commission It is not a gold mine, but although commission manv very valuable sug-! entirely surprised with what they saw Third. Oysters can be and are suc­ some valuable suggestions as to how prices just now are low, the profits ap­ tions as to leasing lands and good ; here. otherwise make excellent beds for oys­ ges ^^ ters. cessfully planted and grown in the wa­ nets were set, etc. pear good. The packers themselves ideas for a moderate and stimulating i Mr. Fait was complimented on all ters of South Carolina, especially in The commission will meet at George­ say that their chief trouble comes from law. | sides for the cleanliness .of the estab­ FACTS AND FIGURES. the creeks and smaller bodies of water. town about July 12, unless in the mean­ the gulf packers and laborers, who are lishment and the work that was being MR. R- K. HARLEY, its search for Fourth. If the State means to pro­ time the Government expert finds it offering oysters cheaper than those u .„+ witness H- kep*.*•*t [ done, and even the unpracticed eye of The commission in was a most excellent w ltness. n observed that he was | exact information has gotten detailed tect its oyster beds and protect those necessary to begin his investigations in i from Carolina can be put on the mar­ his books and records in excellent shape | ^.^ and putting | figures as to the cost of putting up the who plant oysters for market laws and this State, in conjunction with the ket, and that the gulf oyster is larger fm better results and offered them freely to the wmmU. , ^ & ^ ^^ oyste]. with com product. The idea was to get accurate machinery for their execution must be commission before that time. ^ than those from Carolina. provided. The commission was delightfully en­ sion. He gave the ™^/^. I paPative,y the same material information, so as to draw proper con­ OYSTERS SOLD UNDER BALTIMORE •it .,w™^^^^_^^^^_^^^__ that the Fifth. The packing industry is pros­ tertained at dinner by Mr. John W. plete data as to every 140,000 bushels ! oyster packers in this State have. clusions. At all places this informa­ BRANDS. pering and those who have invested Geraty, at his home at Yonge's Island. iness. He uses about 56 540' Everything about the Charleston tion has been cheerfully given, but Mr. ; their money and provided new indus­ Another feature of the business that of oysters and has turned plant seemed to be in excellent condi- Fait took the position that as he repre­ Mr. Seabrook left the other members tries are entitled to proper protection impresses the commission is that prac­ dozen 5-ounce cans of oysters, in addi­ ! tion and appliances that are evidently sented others, he did not care to give of the commission on the afternoon and liberal treatment. tically all of the Carolina oysters are tion to the other sizes. The five ounce j up to date were used. In many cases such detailed information regarding his train for his home on Edisto Island,and put up under Baltimore brands and are can is looked upon as the basis, i. e.\ , the labor-saving devices that were oyster business. He thought this pure­ Sixth. If there are any laws on the the other members of the board, Messrs. marked as if packed in Baltimore. The the five ounce can holds that weight of ! found in the Charleston establisnment ly a business matter and did not care to statute books now for the protection of Christensen, Doar, McLeod and Has­ packers claim that this is required by the meat of the oysters. He pays from | were unknown in the other properties. give the commission the detailed infor­ oysters, shad or terrapin they might as kell, accompanied by Mr. McLaurin and 8 to 20 cents a bushel for his oysters the brokers and firms for whom they over ten! To show the difference, Mr. Fait mation as to the elements of cost of his i well be erased, as no heed is given any Mr. Coleock, who have been on the en­ and the average is a little pack, and that the Carolina goods are opened cans of Southern oysters and product or the profit. The commission­ of them anywhere, at any time, by tire trip, returned to Charleston. cents and on this basis his oysters cost sold as Baltimore seconds. made the comparison of the product. It ers apprehended [that it had no legal anybody, as a rule. The commission will study its steno* him last season $11,242.98. This is a Some of the members of the commis­ was most surprising how very much right, under the resolution, to compel Seventh. The State need not expect graphic reports on the evidence already sion think that the Carolina oyster smaller plant than most of the ethers answers to such inquiries, but explain­ any considerable revenue from the in­ }aken before the next meeting. in the county. Mr. Harley showed the better the Charleston oyster looked. would do just as well to swim under As an index of the difference of man­ ed that the desire was to get the infor­ dustry for the present—if properly his own colors, and that if the packers commission exactly what it cost him. to mation so as to do full justice. cared for it will grow. turn out a dozen cans of the various agement the Charleston establishment sent out their own goods under Caro­ sells all of its shells and conducts a kiln The Commission decided in executive Eighth. With proper protection lina brands they would be more inter­ weights of oysters, and he gave the session that it would submit its series lands can be leased at reasonable prices exact figures for a term of nine years which manufactures lime. At all of ested in obtaining good oysters and in the other plants in this State the shells of inquiries to Mr. Fait in writing and for single oyster culture. C.L.Ford. of what the oysters, labor, solder, wood, giving the best results, and possibly give him the opportunity of either re­ Ninth. The State needs hatcheries shucking, cads, cases, labels, incident­ are an absolute waste. help their supplies by planting. At the fusing or answering the inquiries with­ if it wishes to have shad in the rivers. same- time it is realized that it would als, license, salaries, freight and com­ CHARLESTON CANNING COMPANY. mission on each dozen of cans he offer­ Mr. Fait evidently understands every in a stated time, and went on the next Tenth. The shad business is a good be difficult to force the use of Carolina topic of its investigation. one and had its surprises. ed for sale cost him, and he presented detail of the oyster packing business brands. Eleventh. The fish commission is a series of account sales to show ex­ and impressed the members of the com­ Mr. Fait gave the commission very The first witness this morning was going to be exceedingly liberal in its actly what he received for the oysters mission most favorably. He gave them full and valuable suggestions as to the MR. JOHN STICKLEY, cultivation of [oysters. He thought it recommendations and do everything on the markets of New York and Bal­ very many valuable suggestions and mayor of Port Royal. The burden of would be well to have at least one sloop possible to foster oyster planting and timore. This information is regarded ideas which will be of material benefit his testimony was that the Maggioni and officer to execute the fish laws and the fishing industry. ' as more or less confidential, but it will in their work. The members of the plant at Port Royal was of great value protect the leased lands. He also YONGE'S ISLAND PACKERY. help the commission materiallBUKwwuyj ianu .^it>s commission expressed to Mr. Fait, as to that community, that it had brought urged that it would be a fatal mistake . The commission spent a while inspec­ Don't forget I .* considerable business there, and that recommendations to the Assembly. the representative of an industry that to allow seed oysters to be exported. ting the Yonge's island packery of the business interests of Port Royal THE TELEGRAPH BUSINESS. represents almost half a million dollars There was absolutely no question in his Varn, Byrd'& Co. One of the notice­ _, . . L.J i,„,,0ri in o-pt of output, that the purpose is to en- able features of this enterprise is that wished everything possible done to fos­ The commission had hoped to gei t > ' • mind that oysters can be successfully .. J .. <•« rtUt. tovr-anm «it- courage all such enterprises in every about 100 Poles are employed in the ter and encourage the plant which had some exact data as to [the terrapin bit ~» r * cultivated in this section. Oyster plant­ ... , . i -J„ „( »i,„ ovj/lsncp way and at the same time to foster the will meet all already brought thousands of dollars in uation here, butoutside ot the evidence ."*...... * _ ,. ing does not pay now, as long as there shucking of the oysters. Mr. Varn . . ' . ..| „,„„ ip to she" fis" industry in Souta h Carolina, the way of salaries and pay for the oys­ found nothing. A visi+t was ma(maae io J is such a bountiful supply of natural fines that they are most satisfactory . »«„ r-ioVior who Mr- Fait gave the commission much ters to that community. As an evidence the terrapin pen ofe Mr. Usher, wno » i oysters. laborers; that they stimulate the color­ of the good will of Port Royal itself the has a license here, but the members of encouragement fa he mat er of suc- The examination continued until after ed labor to more regularity and that town had given the packing plant the the board were disappointed not to see | ^ssful oyster planting. Without any 1 o'clock and the commission thoroughly they are decent and well behaved peo­ competition. site for the factory and had exempted *x. • -J e 4-v. „Qn ca crimp of the • equivocation or reservation, he isot the appreciated his expert opinions. ple. The truck farmers in this vicinity it from all municipal taxation for five the inside of the pen as some oi «i_ "2 , ' This morning the commission will go are thinking of introducing Poles for years. The factory paid out over $2,- farm work, as their labor proposition . . . „„ ,,ot *.„ app their i opinion that oyster s can be successfullJy to Yonge's island .and there visit the 000 a week in wages, and that was a commissioners have yet to see men . » _ •> is also getting to be serious. first live terrapin. Mr. Fisher was sick P^tad m the waters of this section. plant of Varn, Byrd & Co., and look commercial item for Port Royal, which and it was stated that the key to the H«* does not base his opinion upon any into the oyster situation generally. Mr. Varn operates canning plants had lost its railroad shops, its export­ . i L _• -I„**A a„A rhr. tooth- theory, but as a practical man who MUST PROTECT OR LOSE. here and at Bluffton, and he today pen had been misplaced, and the tootn , . , .,, . , . ,,,, ing terminals, its phosphate business some little fellows could not be exhibit- j knows what he to talking about. When Yonge's island, April 14.—Many brought the commission detailed infor­ and finally and worse than all else the ed Some of the members of the com- hf ™e here three seasons ago ho' years ago before this section had a mation in response to the inquiries. naval station, and it now wanted to fos­ .' . ... . ,,,,„ ai.i- ...a „f thini" planted oysters in Cooper river, and he national reputation for its truck, Col, Mr. Varnes showed that at the two mission did not like this aort oi tnini, ... . . , „ . ter a profitable venture. ... .A . , __ „11f..v,t to bp boil has gathered in a single season from C S. Gadsden, the pioneer o^^^f this rail^- plants, last season, operating half the and thought a peep ought to De naci *» iAABn. ,*. . . . ., these beds 10,000 bushels of single oys- road levelopment, begged that this be '. time here, ha packed 115,636 dozen five I MR.. G. P. MAGGIONI more easily. . . . ; . ,_ , . * known as Yonge's islan^^^^^^^^^^^d and that the^ | ounce cans of oysters and that these is a handsome young fellow, who owns, ters. A single oyster is what is known spelling should not be confused, as now two properties ([or the time consumed the largest plant in this county. He _0 VIBip CHARLESTON TODAY, .; :•. select or large oyster, in contra- soems to be the ease. mure than a quarter of a million bush­ FRESH SUPPLY understands his business and was frank To-Hiorrow the members of the com-1 diction to the raccoon or bunch oyster. The shell fish commission came hen els if oysters. Mr. Varn had previ­ with the commission, even to the ex­ ; Chrtotensen, McLeod, Mr Fait is also distinctly of the opSh- i : ..' to study the oyster and migrato­ ously given his general testimony and tent of giving the actual profit he made tr and Haskell, will visit ion that oysters can be success! ulK ry Bah question. It was difficult, how­ today he freely talked over the mone­ on every dozen oysters he was selling. I -ston and (here will he a public planted either in brackish or salt water, ever, for the visitors not to allow the tary end of the business, so that the Mr. Maggioni testified that up to hearing at 1 o'clock at the Co:. i_ < • I The statement that they .can be plant- truck industry to overshadow the oys­ commissioners might be fully advised OF- March 21, of this season, he had used Club. The members of the commission ed successfully in salt water has been ters and shad. Truly this is a wonder­ as to what had best be done and pre­ 205,528 bushels of oysters, gathered in have been finely treated on their trip demonstrated by Truesdale, Magwood ful section of a wonderful State. The serve the equities of all. the nearby streams, and that he had and have been extended every courtesy, and others. Truesdale has planted oys- people of the country do not know the Mr. J. G. Murray, of South Edisto packed 1,506,000 cans of oysters. It The possibilities of the cultivation of ters successfully in the narrows back of half about the oysters and fish of the Island, testified that he had been most appears from this testimony that the the oyster have Interested the mem- Sullivan's Island, by simply separating State, and they know far less than that successfully planting and growing oys­ oysters run heavier here than lower bers so much so that it is now likely I the bunch oysters and depositing them of the remarkable development of the ters in St. Pierre Inlet, at South Edis­ Choice, Fancy and Staple down in the county, but not as heavy that a trip will be made to South Edis-! in the salt water, where they have trucking industry. One could hardly to. Mr. Murray very kindly went into will': standpoint that oysters can be success as at Savannah, that is, a little more to, McClellanville, Bulls' bay and the [ prospered. appreciate the figures, but just try and a detailed account as to how he planted : fully grown in this territory is one of than 24 ounces of meat is in every bush­ Cape Romain territory before going to This statement from a practical comprehend that within a radius of his oysters in St. Pierre. He got his el of oysters. Mr. Maggioni is of the Georgetown. The commission twelve miles from Meggett's, which is seed oysters from near the sea; gather­ opinion that the beds here can be used spend Friday at Yonge's island, and a central point, there are fifty million ed them with iron tongues from 10 to indefinitely and without any replanting, will visit the factory of/Varn, Bird & j great comfort to the commission, as heads of cabbages raised and shipped 18 feet long and then planted them in Groceries and that there will continue to be as ] Co., at that place, and while there will j they have felt all along that this was to the markets of the world, and in the St. Pierre Inlet. The planting consist­ get a glimpse of the tremendous truck one of the special objects of the ap- same area there are three hundred ed merely in throwing them into the many oysters here as ever for canning' but purposes. Indeed he thinks there are industry of that section. Just now ; pointment. The members will do every- thousand barrels of potatoes raised and brackish water selected. as long more and larger oysters here than there Beaufort is giving considerable atten- j thing possible to frame a law that will shipped. Think of it, within a radius He planted during the month of June. received weekly. were years ago or before the canning tion to the trucking industry and decid- j give encouragement ;to planting, of twelve miles there is raised one head The oysters taken from the salt water cheaply as they are now offered that industry took shape. Mr. Maggioni ed success has been had this season in I Mr. Fait is of the opinion that of cabbage for every man, woman and and transplanted in brackish water- the cultivation and marketing of light athers oystere wilsl bcae nver bey boughlittle tinducemen for packint gfo asr pays from nine to thirteen cents per THE SEA ISLAND HOTEL child in the United States big enough that is, with some fresh water in it- truck. I-».—_the plantin. _._k_g of -oyster s for „fl_,.„packing.bui _»*t f __i •*t bushel for his oysters, and it may be has kept up its excellent fish food bills to safely eat cabbage, and plenty of bred rapidly, more rapidly than the that they will be planted for the single Va noted that Mr. Harley gave a very Irish potatoes. tide-water oysters. ' of fare to illustrate what can be done oyster for market or select packing. good idea of what makes a bushel of Then in this same little circle at a He planted about 500 bushels to the 1 in this line, and to show other hotel He differed from some of the other oysters, when he said that he measured low estimate there are one hundred acre. The first year he gathered about folks how much more sensible it is to packers as to the possibilities of the J his purchases by the wheel-barrow, and provide their guests with the food they IP"™*""-" «" ""= if-"™ - thousand crates of cucumbers grown 100 bushels to the acre; the second sea­ that two bushels went to make a wheel­ do not get at home, than to offer the : °yster beds' and said that they couldbe and about as much small truck, such as son 300 bushels, and thereafter from barrow. It is because there are so perennial ham and antiquatemmmud cow'-s '• exhausted by too much use. He thought beans, beets and the like. 300 to 400 bushels. It was necessary many useless oysters in what are offer­ meat. The members of the commis­ they could stand twice the number of Train load after train load of vegeta­ to replenish the beds each season. He ed that such full measure is exacted. sion are very much interested in the packing establishments, that is, twice bles go from here to bring prosperity found a ready sale for his "garden" Mr. Maggioni gave some interesting development of the shell fish industry, the present consumption in these waters and gladness to this country. oysters at sixty cents a bushel. He figures to show at what prices Fernan­ and while they have found out much but he did not think they could stand But Yonge's island is the parent of saw no reason why the planting of oys­ dina and gulf oysters were being offer­ that has heretofore been a closed book any further depletion. He, however, the truck industry, and the children all ters could not be done on a large scale. ed now, and what inroads on the profit to most people in the State, they feel went on to say in his testimony last around are doing as well for their Where the beds were not sufficiently Free and prompt account the brokers and commissioner that there is much to be learned, and night that there were a great many years. hard they could be made so with oys­ men made. they want to get at bottom facts, and I °yster bfds and lands m the State!*•* The commissioners have had more ter shells. He was distinctly of the One of the most interesting and im­ do that which is best calculated to co- i were unknown and he suggested that if surprise over the extent and growth of opinion that the present methods of portant of the witnesses was bperate with those in the packing busi-Ithe State intended going into the oyster the truck industry than over the shell gathering oysters for canneries would business to any extent that it would be fish. They have heard with apprecia­ soon deplete them, as no care was ex­ MR. J. M. RHETT, ness and further the industry in this necessary to have a correct survey and delivery to all State. tion how lands a few years ago were ercised in sparing the beds. He did who for four years was county inspect­ map made of the oyster properties in hawked about for less than $5 the acre not think the oysters would be exter­ or and who has given a great deal of A MODEL OYSTER CANNERY. the waters of the State. minated, but that they would be re­ The shell fish commission spent yes­ today in demand for the full $100 an study to the very questions on which Mr. Fait was emphatically of the an acre; how this community has ship­ duced to the extent of unprofitableness. the commission sought information. terday in the city. All of the members opinion that the leasing of lands for were delighted with their trip, sur­ ped more than $35,000 alone in cabbage VALUABLE INFORMATION. parts of the city. He thought it would pay the State to oysters was the best system. He thought plants; how collateral industries such maintain at a small expense a patrol to prised with what they saw and grati­ it would be most unfortunate if the One of the most interesting and im­ fied with the encouragement offered as as barrel and basket factories have portant witnesses before the commis­ keep Carolina shell fish from being sur­ State began to legislate as to inspect­ prospered and how the whole industrial to successful oyster planting. sion was Mr. M. W. Simmons, of Jack- reptitiously taken into Georgia. He ors and curtailing the season for gath­ trend has changed. Messrs. Christensen, McLeod, Has- sonboro, who has had an experience of thought about a thousand or more ter­ ering oysters. He thought if the State But this is a story chock full of ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ kell, Doar and Seabrook arrived here fourteen years in the shipping of shad. rapin were taken to Georgia against piled up legislation that it would be like meaning to the State, and the depart­ the laws. He was convinced that the I yesterday morning from Beaufort, where Maryland, soon be spending more reve­ He has shipped large quantities of shad ment of agriculture would do a great to the markets that were caught in the Beaufort terrapin dealers sent their they had prosecuted their investigations nue than it received from the oyster in­ service if it would let the world know terrapin to Charleston for shipment, as j for several days. dustry, and find itself with practically South Edisto, Ashepoo, Combahee and really what great work is being done Salkehatchie rivers. The largest catch there is no license for exporting in The members of the commission reg­ depleted beds. here and what the possibilities and with Charleston county and there is here. istered at the Commercial Club and, as Mr. Fait stated that he was packing es are from the South Edisto rivers. it the opportunities for growing oysters Mr. Simmons was careful in his figures The future of the oyster depends en­ the guests of Mr. William Fait, of the during the season, from September to might well be exploited. tirely on its being planted. He was Charleston Canning Company. June, about 400,000 tube of oysters, and and estimated that the annual ship­ convinced that oysters could be success­ After dinner the members of the that his yield was about400,000 5-ounce ANOTHER STORY. ments of shad from this immediate ter­ ritory averaged 930,000 gross. He C L FORD. fully planted here and that the simple commission, accompanied by the repre cans, or nearly five million cans. 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FIGHT FOR TERMINALS. : vide the much needed facilities. The w M r ! rates on cars had been a short time be­ m*^W**^Wa*J^mWas^mW**s^mr a*^mWkm* *mWm *>'^^..'^^4^^^«^^.u^_r«>'^^^^^«*^^a^^^*,a^^.v^^«<'^^.v^F*^P ^ fore reduced, enabling wholesalers to Reasons Why Charleston Has Suffered— i avail themselves of the facilities for ?" Hope of Improvement—Wharf Prop­ the transportation of goods between the shipping district and the railroad de­ AGENT FOR .... erty Brings Fine Prices. •» pots and an era of better feeling began to dawn. NUNNALLY'S CANDIES Charleston S. C. Ap"ril 25. Editor The Carolina Field. Sir:— The terminal company agreed to ex­ Much satisfaction is expressed in busi­ pend $50,000 in improvements, which is ness circles at the adjustment of theno t sufficient to put the property in the condition that the business peopie would ILEVY-BOURKE COMPANY,! matter of the ownership and control of I several pieces of property along the like to see, but still,many improvements eastern waterfront, which will now al­could be made with this money, and the low the Charleston Terminal company commercial people were thankful for to make good its agreement to improve even the repair of some of the wharf the terminal facilities of the port which property, removing some of the dis­ have long stood in need of repair and mantled piers which had become eye­ remodelling. sores, and providing better facilities for l he conduct of their business. For several years the waterfront has been in a lamentable condition of re­ Recently the question of the owner­ pair, the terminal company holding ship of three pieces of property arose, valuable franchises and refusing 2 which city council has finally settled, by Georgetown _* ia; , a i . .1. - tt provide the desired facilities, on ,-u" selling one piece and leasing the other ground that the business of the port two on a nominal rental for a period of did not warrant the expenditure of the thirty-three years, the property with money which the repair of the property its improvements to revert to the city, required, while the business people on at the -end of this time. There was Drug the other side, took the position that some opposition to the terms of the ad­ until the repairs were made, they were justment of the matter, some of the al­ handicaped in their ability to build up dermen contending that the company the commerce of the port. The par had already practically a monopoly and Wm, „ „ ,„'";,io"7rwi'tho they were averse to giving it any more, Utte Company, . __rte0_dfi on" thi; on the principle that *ha% soL new PERFECT other, have £aH,edall^ discussions | g^ »tt_S5MSK nethoi f ddng bunl "which' hav. \ g which the pending deal might pre Prescription «_._™jii«i"™.",»nafigured in the newspape>r columnn/iinmrios anand • ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^vent. In order however to secur^ e thei in the many meetings of the commer­ desired improvements, the deal was cial organizations. The terminal com­ consummated, and the terminal com­ pany resolutely held its position of de­ pany is now about to carry out its pro­ Druggists, manding that some guarantee of in­posed plans of improvements. FITTING come should be furnished for any ex­ In brief, the terminal company is to penditure of money in the improvement extend the Columbus street wharf near­ Perfumers and of the wharves, allowing the property ly to the channel, allowing two vessels, to go from bad to worse while the instead of one, to take position on one commercial people continued to de­side of the pier, an overhead railway is Stationers of the mand that the valuable franchise of the to be erected, to facilitate the discharg­ company should be respected and con- ing of the fertilizer material, and sheds served fn the proper maintenance of the j arareie tio be erected for the storage of at City on the •• ea CLOTHES. terminal facilities, contending that un- ' ;>t 10.000 additional tons of the stuff, less the property was maintained, the to be discharged from the vessels. The business of the port could not onlv not necessary automatic appliances will be Sampit* •• •• be promoted, but even could not be provided. The piles for the wharf have held together, as much as it amounted j already been purchased and the corn- to I pany has promised to complete the The business of the port had suffered I ?«? as soon as possible. The facilities through unfriendly discrimination of for handling cotton are also to be im­ A FULL railroads entering the port and theproved . During the past season, the business people looked upon the atti­ storage facilities of the terminal com­ 619 ASSORTMENT OF tude of the terminal company as a pany compress were severely taxed, and still further obstruction and drawback now. another large warehouse and sheds to the commerce of the port, The com­ are to be built, the wharves adjoining Choice ing of the terminal railroad to Charles­ rebuilt and arrangements made, so that FRONT STREET. ton fifteen or twenty years ago was the loading of the vessels will be expe­ hailed as one of the most certain evi­ dited and improved. dences of improved conditions. Cotton The repair and improvements of the Articles naval stores and freight generally had i terminals are matters of vital concern COPYRIGHT 190S BY COPYRIGHT 1903 BY previously been hauled from the rail-1 and are today probably the most talked THE HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIMER road depots by drays to the sides of the | « matter in commercial circles for so THE HOUSE OF. KUPPENHEiMEft For vessels and in the same wav, the i much depends on the work. The opin-1 freight for the interior was transport- j i"n is general among the business peo- Toilet edfromthe shipside to the railroad P-« that with thej improvements, about j stations. mThi e termina.r • _li company was I ton bhpe inauguratedinnnoiirnrpii , thrhfel tradrranpe onff thrhpnfire portt ' given most valuable franchises, allow­ will be greatly enhanced, and the im­ ed to traverse Concord, Washington provements which have been planned And and other streets, crossing many are only the precursors of what are to streets, endangering life and depreciat- follow, in still bettering the facilities of GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA. ingithe value of good real estate, all the port, to handle the business which Boudoir. with the purpose of improving the m last year much in excess of that of j and making it the year previous and in fact of several facilities of the port _..Wit.h th.. e onl, y real, dee. p cheaper for the exporters and business ' .ears past. With the only real dec a people generally to compete with j water port South of Norfolk witnonh e rival ports. Tn the face of opposition i geographical position, second to n«< of owners of drays, wha*a.vo, v.„..deriv. e a very I alon- g the coast-, with no winding rive r % handsome i^orrn^lrom" the'primitive | of shallow spots to reach and being w%0ew%amsW%AWkS %r&xfim*wx&6*tm >esCvVptions methods of doing business and also of j nearer to the ocean than any port on the owners and agents of property the entire Atlantic coast barring Bos- ton which was to be hurt more or less by . Charleston, opening directly on the Should be Compounded with care and absolute accuracy: imity ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GEORGETOWN. tion as a maritime center of the country company was given practically every SOUTH CAROLINA. THE GEORGETOWN DRUG . thing that it wanted, and for a time, i and the world. She was formerly PEOPLE'S BANK. among the leading ports of the country the company did the port a distinct ser­ COMPANY DOES THIS. .. vice. and the natural character of her harbor The wharves had then been and vantage positionof hergeographical purchased in generally good condition position, with her younger business ele­ and the property was maintained. ment striking out in new directions, Should be made always of Spurs were laid to the head of many | thoroughly alive to her superioradvan- , piers and the business people had no tages, Charleston will soon outdistance OFFICERS. Fresh Drugs; complaint to make of the facilities. nil her present competitors in the trade j of the world. With an immensely rich I Transacts a general Almost every wharf was owned or THE GEORGETOWN DRUG controlled by the railroad. Wharf back country, capable of great develop- [ ment, in spite of unfriendly railroad j J. B. STEELE, Prest. property is expensive property to main­ COMPANY DOES THIS. .. tain, especially with the system hereof connections, Charleston is turning to having many piers, rather than one her natural outlet the sea, and in the j banking business. Buys straight line buttress at which the course of time, this very commanding F. RHEM, Vice-Prest. vessels may come up broadside. With position that she holds, will make its i two destructive storms coming a few force felt in securing the recognition and sells exchange to all Should be handled with dis­ years apart, the property was much that she should have, both from the H. W. FRASER, Cashier. damaged and this was the beginning of present railroads entering the city, and patch; the troubles with which the business from other big systems which have long hail their eyes centered in this direction. V people later have had to contend. The points. Special attention H. L. OLIVER, Teller. THE GEORGETOWN DRUG company having a monopoly, did not If any further evidences were needed bestir itself to repair the property, and of renewed life along the water front COMPANY DOES THIS. .. with the drayage system having almost it is furnished in the sale of the Ac­ become a thing of the past through commodation wharf property a few days given to collections. J. L. MERRIMAN,Collector. the competition which the terminal ago for $36,875, being more than $10,- company had offered, the exporters 000 than the property was expected found themselves largely at the mercy to bring at a good price. It was bought To do this it requires a full of the railroad. The terminal company for Northern parties, who have so far was controlled by the railroads, enter­ not disclosed their intentions, save to corps of trained pharma­ ing the city, and their policy of giving say that the property will be developed. no regard to the interests of Charles­ The sale of the wharf at such a high cists; ton, seemed to have been later acquir­ figure was one of the most encouraging ed by the terminal road also, and sim­ signs of the times. It has given the THE GEORGETOWN DRUG • ultaneously with the lack of attention city a stimulus that will redound to to the wharf property, came higher greater accomplishments and its effects Loans Made on Approved Securities. COMPANY HAS THEM. .. rates, which further handicapped the will be soon all the more marked. efforts of business people. In place of the road being what it was intended With the greater consideration which and expected to prove, a help and pro­ the terminal company is now showing motion of the interests of the port, it to the needs of Charleston's commerce, TO INSURE ACCURACY was a distinct hindrance. the erection and use of warehouses in the lower section of the city are also THE an encouraging sign of the renewed This condition of affars continued for GEORGETOWN several years past, until a few months business activities of Charleston. The large wholesalers are availing them­ ago, the commercial interests decided] DRUG thatachaugehadtobemade, and Mayor selves cf the facilities, now afforded of transporting their goods between the Rhett vigorously took matters in hand. DIRECTORS. COMPANY He was supported by the business peo­ railroad depots and the newly built and repaired warehouses, close to their es­ ple and the representatives of the road J. B. STEELE. CHECKS ALL PRESCRIP were given to understand that the in­ tablishments and offices, enabling them to compete all the more actively for tolerable conditions had to end and the W. H. ANDREWS. TIONS BY A SYSTEM much needed facilities had to be suppli­ business and resulting already in an in­ ed. The cotton business had suffered and creased trade. If there are any croak­ OF ITS OWN the importation of fertilizing materials ers in Charleston, they are confined to Department. JOHN BOURNE. which was coming here in large quanti­ the class, who have only themselves to ties, on account of the superior geo­ blame for the condition in which they D. N. BOURNE. graphical advantages, received a sud­ find themselves. Croakers fo&ve no den halt, because the vessels could not place in the busy world of trade in Deposits received from A. MOSES. HAVE YOyR be provided with berths. The impor­ Charleston. JOSEPH BARBOT. ters were forced to order the vessels to other ports, and the fear of demurr­ B. W. CANNON. age restrained the charters of vessels $1.00 and upwards. In­ by Charleston ship brokers. The fer­ T. A. BLAKELY. Prescriptions tilizers were imported in big leviathans, H. EL WOODWARD, which only the magnificent harbor of F. RHEM. Charleston of any port south of Nor­ terest 4. per cent, com­ FILLED AT folk, could accommodate, and this was Attorney and Counselor at Law. a business which the commercial inter­ H. W. FRASER. ests could ill afford to lose. Under such conditions, it became urgently CONWAY, S. C. pounded quarterly. necessary to act, and Mayor Rhett and the commercial organizations took hold. The case was presented to the terminal We company, in a plain and positive way, so plainly and vigorously that the rail­ road people saw the justice of the de­ Real Estate Transfers a mand and realized that it would be We desire your business and respectfully PRESCRIPTION !% well for them to lend a willing ear, and the announcement was made that specialty. the facilities would be improved. DRUG The terminal company was about this Practices in all adjoining time reorganized in a way and arrange­ , -• i t invite correspondence. ments were immediately begun to pro counties. STORE.

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