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The Lexington Dispatch, f
Wednesday, May 22.1907. j!
CHAEQED^ITHl4UEI)ES. a
Man Condemned to Die for the Mur- t:
der of His Wife Declares that Judge ?
and part of Jury are Likewise Re- A
sponsible for His Terrible Deed? n
They voted for Saloons, which soon a
caused Him to be a Drunkard and o
a Murderer.
"Prisoner at the bar, have you any- ^
thing to say why sentence of death ..
shall not be passed upon you?" ^
A solemu hush fell over the crowded
court room, and every person waited
in almost breathless expectation ^
for the answer to the Judge's question. ^
Tne J uage waiiea in aignmeu suenue. ^
I Not a whisper was heard anywhere,
and the situation had become painfully
oppressive, when the prisoner
was seen to move, his head was raised, r(
his hand was clinched, and the blood ?
had rushed into his pale, care-worn 1]
face. Suddenly he arose to his feet, ?
and in a low, firm, but distinct voice, ^
said: e:
"I have! Your honor, you have ?
asked me a question, and I now ask, E
as the last favor on earth, that you ci
will not interrupt my answer until I ^
am through. q
; V "I stand here before this bar, con- fi
victed of the wilful murder of my wife.
Truthful witnesses have testified to
the fact that I was a loafer, a drunkSa
; - I
aid, and a wretch; that I returned n
fe from one of my prolonged debauches j
and flred the fatal shot that killed the e;
wife I had sworn to love, cherish and g
& x "protect. While I have no remembrance
of committing the fearful deed,
I have no right to complain or to con- ^
demn the verdict of the twelve good w
men who have acted as jury in the ^
oarp. for their verdict is in accordance
(with the evidence. ^
"But may it please the court, I wish ^
to show that I am not alone responsible
for the murder of my wife!" ^
This startling statement created a 01
tremendous sensation. The Judge ^
leaned over the desk, the lawyers
wheeled around and faced the prisv
oner, the jurors looked at each other
in amazement, while the spectators
could hardly suppress their intense
excitement. The prisoner paused a g(
few seconds, and then continued in ii
v the same firm, distinct voice. cl
"I repeat, your honor, that I am
not the only one guilty of the murder
* of my wife. The judge on this bench, u;
the Jury in the box, the lawyers with- y
in this bar, and most of the witnesses, ^
including the pastor of the old church, tl
. are also guilty before Almighty God, ri
v ; - . . ... .
and will nave to stand witn me oetore
I His Judgment throne, where we shall S
all be righteously judged.
"If it had not been for the saloons
of my town, I never would have be- ^
came a drunkard; my wife would not J
have been murdered; I would not be
here now, ready to be hurled into ^
eternity. Had it not been for these
human traps, I would have been a ^
sober man, an industrious workman,
a tender father and a loving husband. ^
But to-day my home is destroyed, my
wife murdered, my little children? q
' God bless and care for them?cast out u
on the mercy of the world, while I am o
to be hung by the strong arm of the ..
State. *
n
"God knows, I tried to reform, bub h
as long, as long as the open saloon was c
in my pathway, my weak, diseased =
will-power was no match against the
fearful, consuming, agonizing appetite
for liquor.
"For one year our town was with- out
a saloon. For one year I was a
sober man. For one year my wife
and children were happy, and our little
home was a paradise.
"I was one of those who signed remonstrances
against re-opening the 5
saloons of our town. One-half of this |
jury, the prosecuting attorney on this |
case, and the judge who sits on this I
bench, all voted for the saloons. By 1
their votes and influence saloons were ?
re-opened, and they have made me u
what I am." j
The impassioned words of the pns- f
oner fell like coals of fire upon the
hearts of those present, and many of
the spectators and some of the lawyers V
were moved to tears. The judge
made a motion as if to stop further
speech, when the speaker hastily said:
"No! no! your honor, do not close
my lips; I am nearly through. g
"I began my downward career at a m
saloon bar?legalized and protected |
by the voters of this town. After the 1
saloons you have allowed have made g
me a drunkard and a murderer, I am o
taken before another bar?the bar of 8
justice, and now the lawpower will ?
conduct me to the place of execution I
and hasten mv soul into eternity. I 3
shall appear before another bar?the B
judgment bar of God, and there you, 3
who have legalized the traffic, will |
have to appear with me. Think you 5
that the Great Judge will hold me? "
the poor weak, helpless victim of your J
traffic?alone responsible for the mur- g
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er of my wife? Nay, I in my drunkn,
frenzied, irresponsible condition
ave murdered one?but you have deiberately
voted for the saloons which
ave murdered thousands, and they
re in full operation today with your
onsent.
"All of you know in your hearts
hat these words of mine are not the
avings of an unsound mind, but God
Limighty's truth.
"You legalized the saloons that
lade me a drunkard and a murderer,
,nd you are guilty with me before
tod and man for the murder of my
rife.
"Your honor, I am done. I am
ow ready to receive my sentence
nd be led forth to the place of execuion.
You will close by asking the
<ord to have mercy on my soul. I
rill close by solemnly asking God to
pen your blind eyes to your own inividual
responsibility, so that you
rill cease to give your support to this
readful traffic."?Ex.
My Best Friend.
Alexander Benton, who lives on rural
rate 1, Fort Edward,N. Y., says: "Dr.
king's New Discovery is my best earth7
friend. It cured me of asthma six
ears ago. It has also performed a
ronderful cure of incipient consump:on
for my son's wife. The first bottle
tided the terrible cough, and this acraiplished,
the other symptoms left
tie by one, until she was perfectly well.
>r. King's New Discovery's power over
raghs and colds is simply marvelous."
iO other remedy has ever equaled it.
ully guaranteed by Kaufmann Drug
o., druggists. 50c and $1. Trial bottle
ee.
Killin.fr at Jonesville.
Jas. W. Gallman and S. M. Giliore,
prominent farmers living near
onesville, in Union county, became
ngaged in a difficulty in the store of
[ames & Scott Wednesday. Galllan
shot Gilmore five times with a
istol, inflicting wounds that proved
ital a few ?hours later. With five
ounds in his body Gilmore chased
is antagonist through the store, took
le empty pistol from him and beat
im on the head severely wounding
Lm.
Both were prominent and lived
ithin one hundred yards of eachbher,
and the tragedy has cast a
loom over the entire community.
CATARRH
and
Catarrhal Headaches
re quickly relieved by Nosena. It
jofches the congested membranes, allays
iflammations and thoroughly heals and
leanses. It keeps moist all the pasiges
whose tendency is to thicken and
ecome dry. Cures colds, throat trouLes,
hoarseness, hay fever, "stoppedp"
nose, breathing through mouth
bile sleeping, offensive breath, etc. It
antiseptic and contains no chemicals
r drugs having a narcotic effect, or
lat can cause the "drug habit." Derek's
Drug Store and C. E. Corley.
Ipeeial Delivery Stamps No
Longer Necessary.
Washington, May 14.?No special
elivery postage stamps will be needI
after the 1st of next July, to inlre
immediate delivery of a letter,
ursuant to an act of the last session
f congress, Postmaster General
[eyer today issued an order, that on j
ud after July 1, next, if there is atiched
to any letter or package of
lail matter 10 cents worm 01 swim pa,
f any denomination, with the words
Special Delivery" written or printed
n the envelope or covering, in addion
to the postage required for ordiary
delivery, the article will be
andled as if it bore a regulation speial
delivery stamp.
1 "Cut |
lit Out"!
I says many a doctor to his i|
I lady patients, because he j|
H doesn't know of any medi- IS
& cine that will cure female M
? troubles except the sur8
geon's knife* W
A That such a medicine B
y exists, however, is proved by
jjj thousands of cures made by |s
ur uniivui
? Cures Womb fi
1 Disease H
5 It has saved the lives of many 0
W weak, sick women and rescued oth- fg
6 ers from a lifetime of chronic sick- B
9 ness. It will cure you if you wiil 0
L only give it a chance. Try it. H
1 Soid by all druggists and deal- m
J ers in SI.00 bottles. g
f GAVE UP SUPPORTER. flj
? " I wore a supporter for four 0
S years, to keep up my womb," 0
# writes Mrs. S. J. Chrisman, of 0
| Mannsvgte, N. Y. 4'My doctor said K
Sr no medicine would help me. After 0
1 taking Cardui 1 gave up my sup- 3B
| porter and am now well." 0
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Perfect
Womanhood
The greatest menace to woman's
permanent happiness in life is the
suffering that comes from some derangement
of the feminine organs.
Many thousands of women have
realized this too late to save their
health, barely in time to save their
lives.
To be a successful wife, to retain
the love and admiration of her husband,
should be a woman's constant
study.
If a woman finds that her energiesare
flagging, that she gets easily
tired, dark shadows appear under
her eyes, she has backache, headache,
bearing-down sensations, nervousness,
irregularities or the
"blues." she should start at once to
build up her system by a tonic with
specific powers, such as
Lydia E. Pinkham's V(
the great woman's remedy for woman's
11 cures Female Complaints, such i
Back, Falling and Displacements, Infla
Organic Diseases, and is invaluable in
and Expels Tumors at an early sta
Prostration, Exhaustion, and strength
Headache, General Debility, Indiges
female sysem. It is an excellent re
Kidneys in either sex.
i
Negroes Barred.
Did you know that there is between
three and four hundred square miles ^
in South Carolina where a negro is
not allowed? It is down in Horry
county. The "dead line," for that is
what it is called, starts at Mt. Tabor,
N. C., and extends to Bayboro, S. C., ti<
about twenty miles distant. * Between Ai
these two towns and the ocean is the 30
country where no negro is allowed
and should one enter he takes his life m
in his own hands. It is not known at
when or why the "dead line" originated.
The persons living within its so
bounds say that it has been known sa
ever since they were small children
and before. The story is handed ca
down from generation to generation, wj
It is supposed that the people of this Pj
"dead line" district are greatly pre
judiced against the negro. They are ]
not afraid of the competition as far as
labor is concerned. They just do not gr
want the negro in that section, and 90
they are determined that 'none shall ^
enter. Some of the largest lumber
plants in South Carolina are in Horry *
county and those plants adjacent to
the dead line find it very difficult to
provide sufficient labor to carry on ar
the work. The negroes, who constitute
the best labor for lumbering, are
afraid to work near the dead line dis- ^
trict.?Anderson Mail.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured. ^
by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion ot the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is or
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is m
caused by an inflamed condition of the er
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is infUmed you have a ^r'
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and a'
... i rv t i *u?
WUCU It AO CUU1C1) UiUDCtl i/CttlUC05 H tUO gj
result, and unless the inflimmation can be , .
taken out and this tabo restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy* er
ed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by Catarrh which is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucous surfaces. G
We will give One Hurdred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free. te:
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. be
Sold bv Drqegists. PI
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation w
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A Plucky Teacher.
Because Miss Lillian Smith,a teacher tv
in the Voorhees school, Reinbeck,Ia., * j
whipped Wm. Albright, a farmer who ar
sought the righting of an alleged re
wrong, she was given a raise in salary C<
from $30 to $40 a month, and a diamond
ring valued at $100 by citizens 1
of the town.
Albright, it is said, did not like the 0f
treatment accorded his son, and came va
to the school with the lad to see Si
about it. At the threshold he was lu
stopped by the teacher, who asked ce
him his business, and when he attempted
to brush by her, she seized a gr
poker standing handy, and began la
using it over his nead and shoulders. El
Albright beat a hasty retreat.
When the school board heard the at
story, it promptly increased the tii
young lady's salary. E^
N<
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste makes it preferable
to violent purgatives, such as pills, tablets,
etc. Get the booklet and a sample
of Orino at the Kaufmann Drug C. di
. . Fr
The four-year-old son of John Mul- UF
lanev, superintenden of a cotton mill
at Cedar Grove, N. J., was murdered
last week near his home by some unknown
person. When found his head tn
Koori rtTi-icViorl V?v n <at.r*r?p 1 let
I or,
j an
A Narrow Escape. j fu
G. W. Cloyd. a merchant, of Plunk, j
Mo., liad a narrow escape four years i
ago, when he ran a jimson bur into his
thumb. He says: "The doctor wanted : M
to amputate it but I would not consent, j K
I bought a box of Bucklen's Arnica rS
Salve and that cured the dangerous IS
wound." 25c. at Kaufmann Drug Co., ?
druggists. ?
igetable Compound I
ills, made only of roots and herbs. B
as Dragging- Sensations, Weak H
mmation and Ulceration, and all
the Change of Life. It dissolves H
ge. Subdues Faintness, Nervous H
ens and tones the Stomach. Cures M tion,
and invigorates the whole H ^
medy for derangements of the 9 "i
DHBBBDBOHnHHr )
VERY LOW RATES I
) Norfolk, Va., and Return Account jS
Jamestown Inter-Centennial Ex. j
position,Via Southern Railway. ]!
Season, sixty day and fifteen day Ji
^kets on sale daily, commencing i|
pril 19th to and including November J1
th, 1907. , S
Very low rates will also be made for <
ilitary and brass bands in uniform ?
tending the exposition. >
Stop overs will be allowed on sea- s
n, sixty day and fifteen day tickets,
me as on summer tourists tickets. j>
For full and complete information,
dl on ticket agents of Southern railay,
or write R. W. Hunt, Division Ji
issenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. |[
Disturbed the Congregation. J
The person who disturbed the con- J
i.: o 3 T I i _ J
cgatiuu itwsu ouuuay vy uouimuauy ...*
ughing is requested to buy a bottle of
)ley's Honey and Tar. Kaufmann VI
rag Co. Ij
. Si; Bull Fro; Eats Chicken.
Mr. M. B. Lee, of Bogansville, is our
ithority for the following remark>le
feat performed by a bull frog:
There is a small spring branch near
r. Lee's house. He was sitting near W<
e spring a few days ago while a hen a
ith a number of small chickens was gi
ratching near the branch. Suddena
large bull frog came out of the
anch and swallowed a "chick" at
le gulp. At another time some
embers of the family heard a chicki
giving a peculiar cry as if in disess,
and upon going near they found
large bull frQg trying to swallow a =
licken several weeks old. They
lied the frog and rescued the chicki.?Union
Times.
i
ood Words for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
People everywhere take pleasure in
stifying to the good qualities of Cham
1_ -n 1 - W r m y i
sriam s oouga rvemeay. Mrs. rxiwara
aillips of Barclay, Md., writes: "I g
ish to tell you that I can recommend
lamberlain's Cough Remedy. My
itle girl, Catherine, who is two years
d, has been taking this remedy whener
she has had a cold since she was
to months old. About a month ago __
contracted a dreadful cold myself, but ?
took Chamberlain's Cough Remedy m
id was soon as well as ever." This I
medy is for sale by Kaufmann Drug I
)mpany. ft
Tegro Gets One Cent Verdict.
Washington, May 15.?In the case to
W. H. H. Hart versus the Pennsylmia
Railroad Company a jury in the
lpreme Court of the District of Combia
brought in a verdict for one
:nt in damages.
Hart, who, it was claimed, is a neo,was
ejected from a train in Marynd
in 1904 and placed in jail at |
:kton on the charge of violating the \
Tim Crow" law. He is a practicing
torney in this city and was at one mz
ne private secretary to William M.
/arts while he was Senator from I
3w York. Wi
> flB
Died at the Age of 127.
Adam Frost, colored, aged 127years, A
ed in Spartanburg county last week. M
ost had been in the best of health H
> to two weeks before his death. j|
Prevents Headache. ^
Force them! No?aids them. Ramon's
jatment of Liver Pills and Tonic Pel;s
strengthens the liver and digestive
gans so that they do their own work
d fortifies your constitution against
ture trouble. Entire treatment 25c.
urick's Drug Store and C. E. Corley.
PARKER'S
HAIR BALSAM
and beautifiea the hair.
ES Promotes a luxuriant growth.
JW Mcvcr Pails to Bestore Gray
Hair to its Southful Color.
Curcr ecalp diwaseg k hair tailing.
JUc.aGd ll.OOat Druggiita
> WHOLESALE C " <
FITZMAURICE'S FITZMAURICE'S
Three Arch Store. _ r \ Three Arch Store.
c COLUMBIA, S. C. > / r>
lew Spring and Summer Goods
Arriving by the carload every day and we are showing the strongest line of 'f
IT GOODS, NOTIONS and CLOTHING.
\
D be seen anywhere. We are offering 100 pieces Solid and Plaid Chambray at
per yard. This is positively the grandest value ever shown here.
5,000 yards of Good Sea Island at 4c per yard.
1.000 yards 4x4 Madras at 10c?the 15c kind.
Our Black Goods Department is full up with the Best Black Mohairs and Scislans.
Our 54 inch Mohairs at 50c is the nicest value you ever saw. If you
ant Black Goods see us.
Our 30 inch Taffeta Silk at ?1.00 per yard. Every yard warranted. No risk in
lying a new dress from us. Money back if not satisfied.
Grand Sale of 40 inch Lawn.
5,000 yards of 40 inch Shear White Lawn. The value for 15c, only 10c. #
5,000 yards fine Cambric Percale at 10 and 12.1c, 36 inch.
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i.i vjl xvju ainv; iui jvui ajiujul^j ijjl auj cli liu ac w c ecu.
McCall's Patterns in stock at all times.
We prepay charges on $5.00 worth of goods bought and paid for.
C. I BROWN & BRO., ]
1730 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C., I
Is where you can find one of the best stocks of j|>
- PAINTS OF
ALL KINDS. i* *
:S
DOORS, SASH,
BLINDS & GLASS,
LIME AND CEMENT. f *
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CABINET MANTLES. 1 j
Call or write for Prices. ijt j
lamps?; Saddfe RlankPts Rnhps
IU1 llUUUj UUUUIUU) U1U1IUUIU) 11UUUU
AND EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO THE
BUSINESS.
Owing to the increased demand for the best class of Harness,
e have employed Mr. J. V. Stiller to take charge of our shop, with
full force of skilled workmen, and are prepared to furnish all*
ades from best to cheapest.
We have a lot in rear where our friends can hitch their teams.
517 MAIN ST. .... COLUMBIA. S. C.
FURNITURE. *
l H. SWELL FURNITURE CO.
COLUMBIA, S. C.
We especially invite yon to come to see us for your Furniture, Cheap Suites, IroC *
ds, Lounges, Stoves, Lace Curtains, Side Boards, Hall Racks.
80 DAYS SALE?FURNISH YOUR HOUSE.
W. H. SOWELL, FUBNITURE CO., 1231 Main Street
Opposite Y. M. 0. A. Building.
he whitf lit sFwmii iiii
The design and finish of the stand is unexcelled. Nothing*
i equal it has yet appeared on the market.
STEADY, SWIFT AND SURE.
Has a very large Bobbin?Holds more thread than any other.
BALL BEARING,
A LIGHT RUNNER?STRONG and durable. It is something new. i ^
[White SHUTTLE Machine has been in use twenty-five years.)
rhe NEW HOME stands at the top of SHUTTLE machines. I have the latest.
Always on hand good Second Hand Machines. Needles for all machines and
ichine attachments, shuttles, belts and the best pure SPERM OIL. <
, H. BERRY, 1802 Main Street, Colombia, S. C.
?c
^ SMO?] s:
We can save you money on your
Spring and Summer Shoes. if
looks, fit and wear they will give
nerfect satisfaction to every wearer.
JbMHHi farmers medium and heavy weight
work shoes a speciality, and the
prices will please von. All fresh
HARMAN'S SHOE STORE,
UXTT1?_ n 3 t? r* j._ n
vv ueie ttuuiiLv ituu it rice vounis. ? h
ist Office Block, - - COLUMBIA. S. C. I