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C., C. & O. FIGHT i:\iir.n. lt ?8 Expected thal Sont h and West eiu Will ciiaiiyr Name. i Columbia, Dec. 3.-Thc Carolina, Clinchfield und Ohio Raliway charter question seems to be at ab end. It is practically assured that trains will be operated to Spartanburg In the near future. The South and West ern Railway, of this state, will peti tion the Secretary of State for a change of name to the Carolina. Cllncbflcld and Ohio Railway of South Carolina. It Is expected that uch a petition will be flied within e next two or three days, and the arolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Rall vay of South Cai .dina will thereby form a continuous line. The rail road commission has already accept ed the South and Western of this State and have stated that they would consider a tariff if submitted by that company. Nothing definite can be stated con. cerning the future plans of the C., C. & O. W. H. Lyles. attorney for the C., C. & O. in this State, had a conference with Secretary of State McCown Wednesdav concerning the above proposition.' McCown stated that should a petition be presented for a change of name of the South and Western to the Carolina, Clinch field and Ohio of South Carolina, that he saw nothing at present to prevent lt. Mrs. S. Joyce, Claremont, N. H., writes: "About a year ago 1 bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Reme dy, lt cured me of a severe case of .kidney trouble of several years' Randing. lt certainly is a grand, wood medicine, and 1 heartily recom mend lt." J. W. Bell. Walhalla. Schemes to Defraud Farmers. Schemes to defraud the farmer and the would-be farmer-meaning the city man who is attracted to the country by spacious advertisements are" receiving the attention of the Federal department of agriculture, and lt Is probable that Secretary Wilson In his forthcoming annual re port will sound a note of warning to the overcredulous. Vast tracts of almost pure sand, left after the cutting of the pine trees, are being advertised as fann ing lands of the finest description; undrained swamps are described as priceless possessions, and all sorts of inducements are held out to attract purchasers of these alleged worth less lands. A favorite device is to set out many thousands of slips or cuttings of'fruit trees on common range lands incapable of producing anything bet ter than sagebrush, and another is to offer to the unwary seeds or bulbs of some remarkable hybrid plant that will produce thousands of dollars per acre. The real character of these lands, according to the agricultural depart ment officials, might easily \?e ascer tained by Inquiry of the State au thorities. A few months ago the department of agriculture caused an investiga tion into the merits of a berry which was advertised to be a wonderful hy. brid, combining the properties of the .rarest fruits, but it was found that had little or no valu? as a farm product. Similar inquiries Into other widely advertised hybrid growths have con evinced the departmental experts that there is little room for Improvement in the standard methods of agricul ture, provided they are fully devel oped. rt1 After exposure, and when you feel a cold coming on, take Foley's Honey and Tar, the great throat and Jung remedy. It stops the cough, ?relieves the congestion, and expels the cold from your system. Is mildly laxative. J. W. Bell. "A Catbird (Jone Ut Heaven.*' A New York man, writing . from Florida to the New York Evening Post, describes the mockingbird as just the "catbird gone to heaven." "lt was perfectly conventional and exactly proper that the first bird heard singing should >>e the mocking bird, lt is little wonder, either, for these beautiful songsters infest the pinces as numerous and familiar as robins on a Northern lawn. I have an idea that the mockingbird is just a catbird gone to heaven. He seems a little slenderer and more graceful. His tall ls a blt longer, and the cat bird's earthly color of slate pencil has become a paler, lovelier gray, In which the white of celestial robes ls fast growing. Already it bas touched bis wing bars, and his tnll feather! and all his underparts. So a bit of celestial beauty has been added to his song, which ls of the catbird's phrasing still. People may say what they will about the catbird at home Jfith all his faults I love him still, ^nd it pleases nie to fancy that be becomes a mockingbird as ho becomes good and noble." fKKLmKlDNEYCURE H Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right COXK-JOHNBON WEDDING. Were Married in North Cand?na on November 18th. (Asheville Citizen.) One of the prettiest home weddings that has occurred in this community for some time was that of Miss Kine Coxe, of Arden, and Oscar Johnson, of buena Vista, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday, November 18th. The par lor was beautifully decorated with laurels and chrysanthemums. At the appointed hour the bride entered, to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Kitzgerald, with her matron of honor, Mrs, W. K. Kitzgerald, Immediately followed by the groom and his best man, W. E. Kitzgerald, of Asheville. The bride was beautifully dressed in a princess go*"wn of pale blue silk and carried a bouquet of white carnations. . The bridesmaid was dressed In a similar costume. The ceremony was per formed by th Rev. Chrlstenbury, of the Biltmore Methodist church. The bride is a young lady of sterling tpialities, and has many friends in Ash die, and elsewhere that she ls known, lier friends are limited only by her acquaintances. The groom ls a popular young business man and holds a responsible position with the Southern Kati way Company at Buena Vista. The happy coup.e de parted on a wedding trip to Florida, and various other points lu the South. They will return In a few weeks to Buena Vista, where they will make their future home. The brid', ls a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse K. Cox, formerly of Wal halla, who are remembered here and in the county. More Da;: ville Proof? Jacob Schrall, 4 23 South street. Danville, 111., writes: "For over 18 months 1 was a sufferer from kidney and bladder trouble. During the whole time was treated by several physicians and tried several different kidney pills. Seven weeks ago 1 commenced taking Foley's Kidney Pills and am feeling better every day and will be glad to tell anyone Inter ested just what Foley's Kidney Pills did for me." J. W. Bell, Walhalla. South Union News. South Union, Nov. 28.-Special: Last Thursday night at B. H. Cole's there was a candy breaking. A large crowd attended and report a nice time. On the same night J. J. Lee gave an old time frolic in honor of Marry. Hughs, our teacher. Ottle Burrlss and G. T. Willis went to Westminster last Saturday on business. W. P. Marett visited at the home of his uncle, William O'Bryant, of Lavonia, last Thursday. Kev. I. E. McDavid, of Bowen ville, Ga., spent last Friday at the home of D. H. Marett. Rev. Mc David lectured on education at Kair Play Academy last Friday afternoon. Miss Hassle Thomas and Joe Mc Junkin attended the wedding of H. R. Hughs at Anderson last Friday. J. L. Burrlss, of Anderson, visited his son, Ottle Burrlss, last week. Most of our farmers are about through sowing wheat and oats. There is a larger per cent of small grain sowed this fall than there was last fall. The farmers have sold most all their cotton and got. a good price for it, except some who sold for fu ture delivery, and they are looking a little sour-faced. A large crowd from Lavonia pass ed through yesterday on their way to Walhalla to attend the trial of the Smiths. J. T. Ford will move hts family this week to Tom Kilburn's place. We regret very much to lose them. Paul J. Tard moves to-day to Ma rietta, S. C. He will take charge of his brother's store at that place. W. H. Crawford, who has been very sick, ls improving. Mrs. Paull*., e Mc Junkin has moved to Toccoa. ti. A. Smith, of Lavonia, has moved in and taken charge of Mrs. McJunkln's farm. S. A. T. The co-educational feature of the ??'louth Carolina Medical College, of Charleston, will be abolished. No more young ladles will he permitted to enter the college. However, those at present at the college will con tinue their work and receive their diplomas. As one of the ladies ls a member of one of the lower classes it will be sevjeral years yet before the college will have no young lady stu dents. But lt hag been decided to abandon co-education, and no other ladles will be admitted. Foley's Kidney Pills What They Will Do for You They will cure your backache, strengthen your kidneys, cor rect urinary irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre vent Bright's Disease and Dia betes, and restore health and strength.. Refuse substitutes. J. W. 11CLL, WALHALLA. Btonecyphcr Pharmacy, Westminster. FIRED FIRKT SHOT AT SUMTER. _ ?rave of Willl?m Maul IMI I 11 II m I Neut* Kesley. Ut. C. H., in News and Courier.) About a mile from Easier, In the old Mansel family burying ground, is a small, simple, marble shaft, mark ing tho grave of one of the gallant heroes of South Carolina, and the man who fired the first shot that opened the memorable struggle be tween the North and the South. The following simple, but appropriate in scription Is on it: "In My Father's House Are Mr.ny Mansions." "Wm. Mauldin. Born July 18, 1843. Died November 18, 1873." "He fired first shot at Fort Sumter, that opened the Civil War." "He was faithful to every duty." Although no towering monument tells of his deeds to posterity, and although no poets have immortalized him in verse, yet the pine trees stand ns proud sentinels about bis grave, and Pickens county is glad that his ashes mingle w.'h her soil. Possibly few people in this county and In the State know of the life and career of this hero of the South. When by chance this grave was discovered by the writer, he mude in quiry about Mauldin's record and the claim that he had the distinction of Bring/the first gun. It will be recalled (hat South Carolina seceded on De cember 20 ISM. At the time Major Robert Anderson was in charge of Port Moultrie, but after Christmas withdrew to Fort*Sumter. Early In January, when the clouds began to thicken, young Mauldin, then only eighteen years of age, joined the "regulars," before volunteers were called for. He was sent to Charles ton, and on April 12th, I SCI, when Beauregard ordered the attack, Wm. .Mauldin, lt is claimed, fired the first shot. T.he battle lasted till the 14th, when the fort surrendered, without loss of life on either side. But this battle brought the doubtful States of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas on the side of the Con federacy and from that time the North began to prepare in earnest for the war. Hut some will doubt the right to this claim. Of course such incidents as this are hard to verify by written records, but the words of reputable men who were with him ought to be taken. Wm. Ligou, of Greenville, after the war was over, declarad that Mauldin was t'.ie man who fired the first shot and other men from this section v.'iio knew him said that he was given this honor. After serving his Unie ot enlist ment, which was twelve months, he came home for a few weeks, then vol. unteered his service ugain. He was with Longstreet in many of his cam paigns. He also fought with distinc tion In the battles of Seven Pines, Seven's Day's Hattie, Petersburg and ?ii the fights around Chattanooga. He was wi'ii Robert Klug and William Jameson when they were killed. These men went from Pickens county also. It is said he was a fine marksman. He was of fine ^physique and manly hearing. He had the reputation as a boy ol being an expert boxer, ll? was fearless and composed in times of danger. It ls remarkable that he went through the entire war without receiving even the slightest wound. He was captured just the night before Lee surrendered. After the war was over, he came hack to lils native county and mar ried. Ile lived near Easley until lils death In 1873. Hin widow and seve ral children are now living some where In Georgia. He has two bro thers in this county, Allen and Pierce Mauldin. Easley, S. C. Torturing eczema spreads Its Lu ru ing area every day. Doan's Ointment quickly stops Its spreading, instantly relieves the itching, cures lt perma nently. At any drug store. South Union News. South Union, Nov. 27.-Special: J. T. Ford will move soon to T. E. Kllburn's place. The young men of this place have organized a debating society. Last Friday night being their first time, they gave a heated debate on the subject of "An Education." The speakers were J, B. Harris and Po sey Loft is, on the affirmative; J. H. Brown and T. D. Marett, negative. We have had some very cold nights and several have killed hogs recently. More recent warm wea ther may prove to be serious. W. H. Crawford, who has been sick, Is able to be up and about at home, to tho delight of his many friends. J, W. Sullivan and wife visited nt Andre? Sullivan's In Anderson coun ty recently. J. Russell Wrlg? \ of Richland, visited our burg recently. He seems to be a right Jovial fellow. S. M. Vandlver will move soon to big farm in South Georgia. S.A.T. Fire broke out among the cotton bales in a warehouse at Hie Ameri can Spinning Company's plant, in Greenville, early Saturday morning. There were from eight hundred to a thousand bales in the warehouse, and about two-thirds of' them were scorched or burned. f CLOTH We have th of Fall and Wi town. The pri by the tariff. < Our Shoes line is full. Al cheapest. If y buy from us. ? Carter & FRESH LINE Ol A KANSAS H KN PROPHESIES. Causes Anxiety hy Laying an Kgg Ilt> scribed "Drought DHL" (Topeka Dispatch to N. Y. Sun.) The helpful hen, fained in Kansas song and story, ls responsible for a prophecy that Interests the State from the Missouri river to the Colo rado border. Karly in tho forenoon of June 11 last Mrs. Ralph Fullen, wife of a far mer, responded to the dally cackle of biddy and wont out to the chicken house to gather the eggs. Imbedded in the shell of one were characters which spelled "Drought 15(11." The egg was examined and talked about hy Mr. Fulton's neighbors in Repub lic county, and a few days ago the owner of the egg wrote a letter to Secretary Coburn In which he said: "A most remarkable freak of na ture occurred at my place on June 1 1 last. A hen laid an egg with let ters and figures on it and they are so arranged as to spell 'Drought 1911.' This may seem Incredible to you, but the egg will speak for it self. It is the most remarkable freak of nature I have ever observed and 1 thought it would he proper to write to you about it. I would be glad to have it examined by experts 1 and placed on exhibition at the Capi tol building, where people could see I lt. If you are interested in the phe-1 nomenon of nature as manifested In poultry products, write to me and 1 I will at once send you the egg." Secretary wrote a letter requesting that the egg be sent along and lt ls now on exhibition in the State Agri cultural Department. Many persons find themselves af fected with a persistent cough nfter an attack of Influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it should not bo allowed to run on until lt becomes troublesome. Sold by J. W. Dell, Walhalla; C. W. Wick liffe, West Union. 11 un i i I i a I ?on Too Much. Salt Lake City, Utah. Dec. 3. Capt. W. A. Johnson, a celebrated mining expert, committed suicide here yesterday by taking cyanide of potassium, because he wa? threaten ed with eviction from the hotel where he was stopping, willi his bride, for non-payment of lils bill. !For nervous, tired wo dui. Cardui is a woman's cally on the female organs effect on the whole systeri ingredients, heing a pure suffer from some form of i at once and give it a fairst MTS. W. W. Gardner, of Padu "I think Cardui is just grand. 11 I am 48 years old and feel liko a c taking it. I teed to suffer from and sleeplessness, but now the pa: I highly recommend Cardui for ; INQ AND : e nobbiest and mosl nter Clothing ever Lees are way dowi Gall and examine ou are "blue ribbon" ways best, most i ou want to look ne 'Always something 7 RAISINS, CURRANTS, @ CHURCH DIRECTOR/. @ Presbyterian? Rev. Geo. M. Wilcox, Pastor. Walhalla Church-Preaching 2d and 4th Sabbath. Morning servi n, j 11 a. m.; evening service 7.30 p. m. Sabbath School (weekly) 10 a. m. j Prayer meeting Wednesday after noon at 4 o'clock. Bethel Church-Preaching 2d and ! 4th Sabbaths. Preaching service, : 3.30 p. m. Fifth Sabbath, lia. m. Sabbath School, 3 p. m. Ebenezer Church-Preaching on 1st Sabbath at 4 p. m. I Richland Church-Preaching 1st and 3d Schbatas. Morning service, 1 11.30 a. m. Sabbath School, 10.30 a. m. I jut horan. Rev. T. P. Epting, Pastor. English services every Sunday morning at ll o'clock; Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Missionary Society meets on Wed nesday after the first Sunday In each month. Ladies' Aid Society meets on Wed nesday after the third Sunday In each month. A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with us. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Bi gua ture of Died from Injuries Received limiting Georgetown, Dec. 3.-Arthur F. Ward died at 9.16 o'clock yesterday morning as the result of gunshot wounds accidentally received while hunting ducks In the rice fields on the Santee river Wednesday after noon. Mis death was due primarily to shock and loss of blood and the long interval of suffering from the fearful wound In bis thigh before medical aid could be secured. Me was conscious throughout the night und to within a few moments of the end. He was but 26 years of age. Several years ago his brother was killed under similar circumstances. Another sad feature was the fact that Mr. Ward was engaged to be married In the spring. Mr. Ward was a mem ber of the Episcopal church. The tings of the shipping in port were half-masted to-day in respect to the dead young mnu. Women men, we recommend Car medicine. It acts specif! \ and has a tonic, building l. It contains no harmful vegetable extract. If you female trouble, get Cardui rial. RDUI ?SI Help You cah, Ky., tried Cardai and writes: lave been usir.sr it for ele ven years, lifferent woman, since t P.-we been bearing down ain?, nervousness ins are all gone and I sleep good, young and old." Try it, tua STORES SHOES t complete line shown in this i-not affected r line. winners. The ip-to-date, and >at and dressy new." Walhalla. CITRON, ETC. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. Notice is horeby given that the Rooks of Registration for Municipal Election, Town of Walhalla, S. C.. are now open for the registration of qualified electors in said municipal ity, lt is necessary to present county Reglet ration Certificate and evidence of the payment of all taxes due be fore a Municipal Koglstration Certifi cate can bo issued; residence lu tho State for two years and within the corporate limits of the Town of Wal halla for a period of four mouths prior to the election aro also neces sary qualifications. Rooks of Regis tration are now open and will remain open until Saturday, the 11th day of December, 1909. Supervisor's office is In the PeOple'fl Hank. GEORGE. SEABORN, Supervisor of Registration. October 4, 1909. 40 DANIEL, E. GOOD. Walhalla, S. C. HARRISON'S VALVELESS, Wlckirss Oil-Gas Stoves. Roofing, Guttering, Painting, Etc. Repairing of All Kinds. All Work Attended to Promptly. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PAINTS-ALL COLORS T.. E. ALEXANDER. [The Land Man WALHALIiA, S. C._ B. s. LOOK. Heating Stoves, Cooking Stoves, Tinware. All kinds of repairing, WALHALLA, S. C. IL GARDS. ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, TERRACING, LEVELING AND DRAINING. TERMS REA NONA RLE. R. C. DICKSON, R. F. D. No. 2, WESTMINSTER, H. C. j. A. MCCULLOUGH, M. C. LON?, Greenville, 8. C. Walhalla, 8. C. MCCULLOUGH & LONG, Attorneys nt Law, Walhalla, South Carolina. Office Over Oconee New?. E. L. HERNDON, Attorn ey-at-Law, Walhalla, South Carolina. PHONE No. 61. J. P. Carey, J. W. Shelor, Pickens, S. C. Walhalla, S. C. W. C. 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