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Col. Henry T. Thompson Candidate For Adjutan and Inspector General From the News and Courier. Col. Henry T Thompson is son nf tlio Into Hiiwli S ? e?? sod, who was elected State Su peruxlent of Education on tlx Hampton ticket, and later re signed that office to accept a po eition in the treasury departmen undor President Cleveland. Hen ry T. Thompson was born ii Columbia July 6. 1859. He wa> educaded at Union College Schenectady, New York. H< was assistant professor in th< South Carolina Military Acade my for one year and served ai private secretary under big fath er while he was Governor. Ht was admitted to the Bar in 188< and practiced a*. Darliugton un til the outbreak of the war witl Spain, when he volunteered ai captain of the Darlington Guards He was promoted to major o the independent battalion and afterwards lieutenant colonel o the 2d South Carolina reeime.nt When this regiment was mustered out of service Cel. Thompsor was appointed by President McKinley a captain in the 29th in lantry, but he did not retain thii position very long, and resignec in order to enter business in hit native State. Since that time he has held the position as agen cy director of the New York Lite Insurance Company, with head quarters in Columbia. During his residence here Col. Thornp son has taken an active part in f Ln n CP a I ro r* ? f L a *? La* * mo auauo ui tun V>IIY ^ uciu^ pit/ miuent in the work of the Tim rod Library Association, and serving one term as chairman ol the police commission. He hag for several years served as colonel of the 2d regiment of South Carolina National Guard, and has ketf)t this command iu excellent condition. When Col. Thomp son was captain of theDarliugtor Guards that compauy was considered the best military companj in the State, and during that time Col. Thomoson's military ideals were put to a severe teat when the Darlington riot occurred. He personally sympathized with that element which was opposed to the State's ad ministration,especially since some olhit personal friends had been shot in the tight with the dispensary constable, but notwithstanding that fact Capt. Thompson maintained discipline in his command and obeyed ordeis from the Commander-in-Chief. His attitude in this trouble did much in preventing the riot becoming more ser ious than it already was. Col. Thompson is not only 8 true military man, but a gentleman of highest character and most excellent personality and disposition. He has a strong lol lowing of personal friend? throughout the tate, as well an ^ a strong following among the members of the National Guard Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis., says: "I have only taken l'onr doses of your Kidney anc Bladder Bills and they have done for nn more than any other medicine has eve done. I am still taking the pills as want * perfect enre." Mr. Barber referi to Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Bills .S)ld by all druggists. w-i Boy Convicted of Murder Tifton, Ua? July 19.?At ? o'clock last night the jury in th< case against Dempsey Taylor charged with the killing of A Conger at Sunday school at Sa lem church in Tift county Jul) 5th, returned a verdict of guilt) of murder in the first degret and recommended the mercy o the court, which means life im prisonment. Just Exactly Right "I have naed Dr. King's New Lifo 1*111 for several years, and find them jnst exact ly right,'* says Mr. A. A. Felton, of Harrif viiiu, w. i. new hit) j 11irt relieve win; out the leant discomfort. Hest remedy fo constipation, biliousness and Malaria. 25< st J. F. Mackey Co, Funderburk I'har. w THE LA i, Georgia Negro Markets First t Bale. Albany, Ga., July 17.?In spice ot his own prediction made a several months ago that adverse * weather conditions bad ruined his lirst bale prospects for this season, Deal L. Jackson, Dougli. erty county's well-known negro farmer, brought in the first bale - of 1908 cotton this aflernoon. 1 He beats last year's record by 8 two davs. J ~~' 'd Deal Jackson has been the first ilbale" farmer of Georgia for 12 or 15 years and during that time has not lost his title for even one season. Best the World Affords "It gives ine unbounded pleasure to reccommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve," says J. W.Jenkins, of Chapel Hill, N. C. "I am convinced it's the best salve the world affords. It cured a felon ou my thumb, and it never fails to heal every sore, bum or wound to which it is applied. 25c, at J. F. Mackey Co, Fnndorbuek Phar. w. Anderson Lady Bitten By Mad Dog. Anderson Mail: Mrs. Charles Moore, a young lady living near Dean, on the Savannah Valley railroad, was bitten by a dog on Tuesday. The dog was killed and its head sent to the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta forsvamino. , lion. A telegram was received . from the Pasteur people yesteri day saying that the dog had hy drophobia, and Mrs. Moore left ^ for Atlanta yesterday afternoon j. tor treatment. Mrs. Moore was , in the kitchen Tuesday evening . preparing supper. The dog came i in the room and began actiug strangely and she attempted to kick it out,when it turned on her , and bit her three times on the loot. r It Can't Be Beat. I The best ot ull teachers is experience. C. M. Harden, of silver city. North Caro lina, says: "I tiud Electric Bitters does al| - that s olaimed for it. For Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't be beat. I have tried it and iind it a most excellent 1 medicine." Mr. Harden is right it is the , beat of all medicines also for weakness, lame back, and all run down conditions ' Best too for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at J. F. Mackey Co, Funder, burk i'harmacy. 50c w . Giving of Cup of Coffee Rewarded by Gift of $3,000. Plvmeiith M qou T"l? 1 O -. ? j ?aiv vu y "*l/DO? j U U1J 1U,"? A cup of coffee, given by one woman to another, in a Boston railroad station years ago, has 1 been rewarded by a gift of $3,000. Mrs. B. Lilley, a wealthy I woman, is the benefactor. The good Samaritan, was Mrs. Hen ry Bartlett, of Wellesley. Mrs. Bartlett was in Kneeland street ' station, of the Old Colony rail ' road, when an elderly woman, total stranger to her, attracted i her attention. The latter apr peared to be ill. Mrs. Bartlett 1 quickly tripped out to the lunch room and got a cup of hot coffee. Several days ago Mrs. Lillev sent Mrs. Bartlett 13,000 in good paying stock in New York manufactory. > i This I* what Hon. Jake Moore, State Warden of Georgia, says of Kodol For Dyspepsia: "E: G. DeWitt A Co , - Chicago, Ill.-Dea. Sirs?I liave sulFerj ed more tiian twenty years from indigestion. About eighteen months ago 7 I had grown so much worse that I 5 could not digest a crust of corn bread j and could not retain anything on my stomach. I lost 25 lbs; in fact I made * up my mindth?t I could not live but a short time, when a friend of mine recommended Kodol. I consented to try it to please him and was better in one day. 1 now weigii more than I H ever did in my life ami am in hettet > health than for many years. Kislol i. did it. I keep a bottle constantly, and i- write this hoping that humanity may t be benefitted. Yours very truly. j. .laur v/. moore, auhiiui, AUK U4 I Hold hy all druggista. w A h iNCASTER NEWS, JULY i In Memory of Mrs. Belle Mackey. As it pleased Almighty (Jod to send His death angel last Friday afternoon and claimed for His own, our dear beloved sister Mrs. ltelle Mackey, who was a member and co-worker in our ( Woman's Missionary Society at Pork Hill. 4 Therefore be it resolved: t 1. That we be bumble and submissive to our dear Lord who ktinw<?n? oil 4 things, who loveth and careth tor his < sheep. t?od said hu that honorelh mo I will ' honor. So she honored <?od by regular | attendance and by manifesting her interest in our Woman's Missionary So eiety and was also a great worker in our Sunday school, by so doing she won the confidence of all who know her. Now (iod has honored her by giving her a good name hero beiow, and has carried her to the portals of rest where there shall lie no more sorrow, sickness, pain nor death. She shall also receive a crown of righteousness. 2. We miss lier kind and loving face, her footsteps are no longor heard in this world of sorrow, her place is vacant in our society. The spirit took its Might and left the cold form which wo have so carefully laid away. We shall see her no more on earth, but we hope to meet the dear one gone before. Are wc all prepared to meet the dear Saviour when he comes as this dear sister was? Miss Cora Ilinson, .Miss Lizzie Small, 1 Miss Pearl Connell, I Committee. I Bert Barber* of Elton, Wis , pays: "I I have only taken four doses or your I Kidney ami Bladder Pills ami tliev I have done for me inure than any other medicine has ever cone. I am Htill taking the pills as I want a perfect cure '' Mr. Barker refers to DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Sold hy all druggists. w <fc s Tribute to Ben Sims. Ben Siuis, son of Seaborn Sims, was born at Longsville, Lancaster county, September lftth, 1HH7; died June (itli, 190K, about 10 o'clock in tin* morning.at his home in the Bich Mill section. Ho was married in November, 1004, to Miss Almetta Crimminger, daughter of Mr. It. F. Criinmingerof IleathSprings, who survived him, and one child. He had been sick only a short while and in spite of all medical treatmont and good attention could be done, he passed away. The Lord who gave him took him away. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our homes, Which never can be filled. Dearest brother, thou hast left us Deft us, yes forever more. But we hope to meet thee Upon that bright and shining shore. We loved thee dear brother, yes we loved you; But Jesus loved you more, And he has sweetly railed you, To yonder shining shore. The golden gates were opened, "i A gentle voice said, "come", J And with farewell unspoken, You have calmly entered home. Farewell, dear brother, farewell, for on earth we cannot greet thee, _ For thy soul hath roamed afar, Yet in Heaven we hope to meet thee. ' Alter we have crossed the Bar. Ho to thy rest, dear Ben, ^ In thy grave so low, We would not call thee back, dear Ben, For thou art at home, we know. F Sister Cora. There is one preparation known today that will promptly help the stomach. This is Kodol. Kodol digests all classes of food, and it does it thoroughly, so that the use ( of Kodol lor a time will without doubt help anyone who lias stomach disorders or stomach trouble. Take Kodol today and Kuuimue it ior me Hnort tune tbat i* tieoeeHiiry to K>ve yon complete relief. Kodol is sol<l by nil ilruyi^istH. w-s _ I Confessed to Five Murders. Moundsville, VV. Vh , July 17. ( ?Frank Johnson, a ne^ro, was . hanged late today at the \Ve9t ^ Virginia penitentiary here for the murder of Benlah Martin at Gypsy, W. Va.,on March 3rd, * last. The execution was with- 1 out incident i.nd dea'h came 9 1 minutes alter the drop tell. 1 A sensational feature ot John- v son's last day was a confession " make to the chaplain of ihe pris- 1 on, the Itev. H. B Sanford, in ' which he uaiil he hail nnmmitfafl 8 ~ ** n five murders during his career. i; Pain will depart in exactly *20 minutes if one of I>r. Mhoop's Pink Pain Tablets ia ( taken. Pain anywhere, ltemember! 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