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Happenings in Georgia. The "Daily Papers," and not Hoke Smith, Charged with Responsibility for Scaring Capital away from Georgia ?Other Matters of Interest. Ed. Lancaster News : These "post-mortem" explanations of election results are about as supertiuous as some ot the "hot air" campaigns before the elec tion, but sometimes a fellow ventures an explanation and about the same time something "bobs up" which brings on "more talk". For instance, in the same issue of The News containing our explanation of what caused the recent defeat of Gov. Hoke Smith, there appeared an extract from the Augusta Chron icle in reference to efforts of Mr T. M Fitzpatriek to finance a big scheme, and his failure, so far as getting financial assistance from New York was concerned, because Hoke Smith was gover~ t n 5 uur ui vreorgia. inow, we do not doubt the truth of the statement made by Mr. Fitzpatrick, nor do we say that every man is not entitled to his own opinion as \ to the condition of affairs iu Georgia, but we do say that it is the honest opinion of the writer and thousands of others in Geor gi?, that what lack of confidence in Georgia there existed among the money powers of New York, was caused by the Augusta Chronicle,Macon Telegraph and other daily papers, under the alleged control of the railroads, and not by Hoke Smith. We will cite one instance to bear us out in what we say. Mr. Jordan Massee and others of this city were promoting a scheme identical with one promoted by Mr. Fitzpatrick, and involving the ex penditure of quite the 6arae amount or mouev. Like Mr. Fitzpatrick, they were unable to carry out their plans, without financial assistance irom else. where. Naturally enough, they Bought assistance in New York. When they applied to these capitalists for assistance they refused, saying they would not invest money in Georgia on account of Lloke Smith. Mr. Mas f see asked them what caused them / /V to have such fears and they replied "the Georgia daily papers'1 Mr. Massee then suggest ed that they allow their attor ney to accompany them back to Atlanta, appear with them be tore the governor and the railroad commission, and if the terms and conditions were not entirely satisfactory to all parties concerned, they would have no more to eav. The suggestion was accepted and the promoters returned to Atlanta accompanied by the attorney for the "scared fellows" and they appeared before the governor and railroad commission,told them their plaus and asked them to name the conditions and terms under which tney would have to operate. The terms were entirely satisfactory to all parties, the attorney hastened back to New York bearing tho good news, the assistance asked for was granted, and a as result, Mr. Maesee and his associates, instead of having to wait for Joe Brown to be elected, lifce Mr. Fitzpatrick, went to work on one of the big dam9 to har< THE ness the mighty waters of th< Ocmulgee. Many farmers who hive beei holding cotton decided to sel when the price reached 12 cents, sold their cotton, and now thai the ma:ket has declined a lial cent, they are happy and think incr n f Mioif ? ? ' J_, ?UV>| unuun CCCfJJP. Others there are, who are evi dently waiting for the re'khza 1 tion of that tond hope, cherishet by Mr. Ilarvie Jordan, nameb "15 cents for cotton, sure". Th< elfects on business,as well as tlx hardships cotton mill em ployee have had as a result ot the shut, ting down of many mills and ) reduction in the hours of others are hard to estimate. An amus ing incident however, occurret in one ot the mills of this city where the time had been re duced to four days a week, wliei a committee, representing th employees, appeared before th president and asked that they b given an extra "day off." "Wlia for" he asked, to which they re plied, "We want to have a pic tiic." The Georgia legislature i now in session in Atlanta. Th snlnns will finrl ^ ~ wwwww "UV4 It picti J VY (11 L to hold session these hot dayi and worry over old laws whicl should be repealed and new one to be enacted. One of the wis men of that dignified body i anxious to pass a law prohibitin betting on electious. Auotlie one wishes to make the term c governor four years, anothe wishes to repeal the prohibitio law,and so on down the list. W are not expecting any grea number of important measure passed this session. The people of Georgia are gru ved over the death of ex-l're; Cleveland, which occurred a le^ days ago. Dissatisfied with som of his policies during his last ad ministration, they now realiz that he was right in his ideas Unpopular at one time he live< to see liis policies vindicated t a great extent and today the na t ion mourns the loss ot her ''gran old man". Just at this time carload afte carload of delicious peaches an watermelons are being shipped t the Northern markets. Th well-known varieties "Carmen, "Georgia Heil" have nearly a! been marketed. The Elbert a are just coming in and ihe cro is unusually large. Two mil lions ot dollars tor the crop i the estimated value now placet by some of the peach growers. There are 13,000,000 tree bearing fruit this year. Th largest orchard owned by a sir gle individual contains 125,00 trees. Former Lancastrian. Macon, Ga. BROUGHT TO LIGHT. I a nrikcfor HA Ar\ I ^ nA/-/vlnl? ? * r vv|/? v MtvtlVlliy 111 Full Benefit There have been many cases like ti following in Lancaster. Everyor.*. relate the experience of people we know . The. plain, straightforward statements will c. much toward relieving the suffering i thousands, Such testimony will be rea with interest by many people. D E. 1'incher, living at 119 N. Wilso St., Kock 11111, S. C., says: "For moi than a year I suffered from severe pains i the srr.nll of my back and sides, and tkei was often a soreness tbrongh my kidnc regions. When arising in the morning would be so lame and sore that I coul hardly get around. I kD?w from thes symptoms that my kidnejc were affectm and procured Doan's Kidney Pills. ,Sin< I began using them I seldom feel any my kidneys give me no trouble and i fei better in every way. I do not hesitate t recommend Doan.s Kidney Pills to othi sufferers." lor sale by all dealers, price Go centi Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y., soi agents for the United States. ueiuember tbe Dame, Doan's, and tak I no otber. 77.7 % V. ' LANCASTER NEWS. JULY I ? : TIE ; I HERE I That : t FIRST ?I secon; : / THIRD - ^ Look over 8 ? number thai 6 J above, brir 1 It is H e ^ We will pi 9 ? are present* ^ \ gets ^e g( J We ar I takinghave fini J special I don't tai v 1 first Avli ! I bargain! e|? andwea It to Head ( _ Lanci Lzz, f> Deas Loses Fat Federal Job Washington special in the _ Oolnmbia Record : K. 11. Dea<s. | Republican state chairman of South Carolina,has lost his posi. e tionwith theFederai government i l. r.. ti m 'iiiuu^u uiuoi ui UI;IIU vi. vnjfej'B, s commissioner of Internal revenue. Deas has been an inspector 011 the denatured alcohol roll of the internal revenue department a\.d it has netted him something like u $115 per month. lie lias been te 1 >y notilied that his services are no j ionger necessary. This was the 10 only roll of the government jo where persons could be put on e'l without civil service examinaJ tion and, under the law*, that can not longer be done. Deas had one of the fat places on this roll, from which it is understood 8 that a number of others will be 4. I9Q8 RE YO T.TTMV uuv** t ARE THE NU Get* the PRIZE S40.0< D 44 10.0< 5.0( your tickets, and if t will correspond with ig them in and get y< ere Waiting F iblish just as soon as 1 td who the lucky per: Did. e in the midst c and just as soo ished we will hi rargains to otter ? 1 J ll to come to see o come will get s. For everythii r, and for the fai quarters. We fours very truh aster Merc Company dropped because there is nothing for them to do. Not only will Deas lose his pull at the government milk can. but it i9 understood here that this fall he will be deposed a9 Republican state chairman and nil t Ollt of r? ft 1111 /? ? 1 ??? " 1 * " 4 - - - JIU?CI niiu* gether. Commissioner Capers and the better element of the Republican party in South Carolina have always regretted the necessity of political association with Deas, but he served certain ends and was continued in his place. A new element of negro leaders in the state stand ready to depose him and follow the leadership of Mr. Capers, Loomi9 Blalock and others. Deas' doom was sealed from the time he turned upon the del 7 " | '21 I U & V ) uian, \ MBEltS ( Gold ; ) 10:32 1 1 10:34 f ) J410 1 you have a \ ciny ui luc M our money. \ or ? You. j these tickets J son is that 1 ?f Stock- ? 11 as we 1 ive some f you;so 4 us. The * tllfl Knct niv^ I M tig- to eat 1 l*iii, come 5 have it, 1 ?r~ i :antile J 1 egatiou at Chicago and voted against Taft. War Against Consumption. ' All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption, the "white plagne" that claims so many victims each year Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of consumption Do not risk your health by taking some unknown preparation when Foley s Honey and Tar is safe / and certain in results Funderburk Phar- ; macy, E W Hammond, Heath Springs, S C 8 f a v r i ? ' v aiuaoie i'lace FOR SALE !' ' 177 Acres of Fine Timbered Land* Suitable for sawing lumber; in one and one-half miles of the court house; 35 or 40 acres of this is open and in cultivation. Apply to T. S. CARTER, or to J. r. & E. C. ALLISON, Lancaster, S. C. June 25. 1908?77-tf