Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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i Are 1 ! A Woi Aan UAr i Ti | Woman' V * ft**#*****####" Trio Takes the Fatal Drop. Jacksonville, Fla.,May 31.?Eugene j Baxter, alias Eugene Nelson, Tom : White and Steve Johnson, all colored, ' were hanged at St. Augustine this j morning from the same scaffold. Bax- | terand . chnsonwere convicted cf the j murder of Simon Silverstein, a Jack- ! 80nville grocer, in March, while Jonn- I son confessed to the murder of aanoth- j er negro in St. John's County. Bax- ! ter and White denied a \ y knowledge ! of the crime for which they died, pro- I fessing their innocence even on the j scaffold. Both were convicted upon circum- I stantial evidei.ee and were given a | trial in St. John's county on a charge ' of venue from Duval County, after threats of mob violence here. Silverstein's murder was a sensation here for many days, his wife and two children, who-have row recovered, laying for al- J jooioit two weeks near the point of death rdi a local* hospital as the re stilt . of blows inflicted by themurderers who i killed the husband and father. ? ? ? Bites or.stings of poisonous insects I which eauBe the flesh to swell should be treated with DARBY'S PROPHYLACTIC FLUID. It counteracts the poison, reduces swelling quickly and eases pain. It is equally as valuable when applied to flesh wounds, burns, scalds, cuts or bruises. It causes the flesh to heal over and leaves no disfig- i * uric g scar. Price 50 cts per bottle. ! Sold by all Druggists. Grateful?"My good man, they need j laborers badly in the next town." "Thanks for the warning, bess. I'll malie a detour." The dead bodies of Motorman R. F. . Sparkman and conductor T. C. Smith j ( were found by an automobile party, < last week, near their car on the Jacksonville, Fla., line. Both had been shot through the head. The murder- ] era left no clue. j The race is 1 Have you strength for the ui * gaining, just holding your owr \ swept back by the current c what you need?the strength tf You can bi Read these extracts from letters My general health and strength havcalso Improved and I attribute this to the use of Milam.~W. K. Griggs. Danville. Va. Gained 49 pounds of solid flesh. * " w Va. Have taken ?ilarvey mngess. oniy a few bottles of Milam but feel stronger and better, more active and able to stand up under my work.?Rev. H. I>. Ouerrant. f>anvllle. Va. I gained 8 1-2 pounds on 1 1-2 bottles of Milam.?T. 15. stalnaker, Charleston. W. Va. My strength has returned and I feel better than I have in 20 years, thanks to Milam.?Bennle Jones. Newport News. Va. Took six bottles of Milam, fee! like a new man.?Claude Curling. 54!* E. Main St.. Norfolk. Va. Am on n:y fourth bottle of Milazn and can now eat all I can get. and / A sk your dru?%ist abov. I?t4ttl*t0l?* fou 0 : nan ? iKE le s m 9 s Ionic { EL 1 9 (1999999999999 Battleships at Key West. Key West, Fla., May 30.?The battleships of the second division of the XT. A flan 1 ir? flppf. p.attip intn the harbor here today, bringing vividly to mind the scenes of the SpanishAmerican war in 1808. There was no trouble in bringing the big ships to anchor within the harbor. It was said tonight that no shore leave would be granted the men while the men of war are in port and commanding officers have beeD instructed to hold their ship9 in readiness for sailing on six hours' notice for any Cubian troubles that might arise. Helped Keep Down Expenses. Mrs; J. E. Henry, Akron, Mich, tells now she did so: "I was bothered with my kidueys and had to go nearly double. I tried a sample of Foley Kidney Pills and they did me so much good that I bought a bottle and feel Chat they saved me big doctors' bill.'' Kaufmann Drug Co. ? ?.. ... At New York Carl Jessel, a young life saver, with a record of saving more than 20lives daring his two-years * service was drowned late Wednesday in the Hudson. Each tge of our lives has its joys. Oid people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the bowels regular. These tablets are mild and gentle in their action and especially suitable for people of middle age and older. For sale by aii dealers. Alleging that her husband refused to famish her with twenty-five cents for necessaries, but offered to buy her some poison and provide her with a eoffln, Mrs. Rebecca Stein of Atlanta, Ga., sued for divorce che other day. An advertisement is like a person's mouth?it isn't the size, but what- it 5 lys, that counts. ForiTiePull to the strong >stream pull of life?are you i, or do you feel yourself being )f circumstances? Strength is lat comes from good red blood. ijr strength of gratitude from those who did: j I weigh more tlian lever did In my life.?J. M. Ttoark Radford. Va. After using seven lx>ttles I find myself tn perfect health, fine appetite and feeling better than in 20 years.?Mrs. II. Reynolds, fritz. Va. I have taken six ixdtles of Milatn and can truthfully say I am feeling better ihan I ever re?nenil>eTbt-fore, Myrtle I. Scbofield, with Wemple. Ellersoa A: Co,. Washington. L>. C. Milam benefitted inp in almost j everyway, jt is a magriiflccut tonic.?Harry W. Hoi. i land. Imp. Tolarco Co., Danville. Va. I i>e!ieve Milam to lie the greatest medicine yet discovered * 1 for nervous and run down systems.?T. Shep Drown, I Norfolk. Va. ^51 j / the guaranteed remedy. ^ Dream ol the Drummer. One night a drummer dreamed a dream And dreaming, dreamed he died, And straightway to the Pearly Gate, His sin-stained spirit hied. And there before the saints he stcod With downcast head and low, "My record's pretty rank,'' he said, "I guess I'm bound below. "I've smoked a lot and drank a lot, Confess it all, I must, And flirted too, and then besides, Great Heaven, how I've cussed.,' ( | The good St. Peter looked at dim i Willi kindly smiliDg eyes, But shook his head, "Don't ask," he said j "A mansion in the skies." j "But let me ask some questions, sir: "Are you a traveling man?" The sinner bowed and in this strain The aged saint began: ""Xou've gotten up at 4 a. m. And chased the train a mile, Amid the tram crew's gibes and jeers A-sounding all the while. "And then 3Tou found, as usual, You've chased the wrong train. Once again The time card's played its trick, And yours goes out at G. "You've taken some gay merchant out, And spent a ten or more, And then he calmly says he'd bought His goods the day before. "You've spent your life at bad hotels, , And eaten still worse meals, With oleo' and waiter girls All run down at the heels. i "You've had your letters sent astray, Your trunks have wandered too, With porters, clerks and baggagemen You're in a constant scew. "And once a month you see your wife, Now tell me, is it so?" "It is," replied the drummer, As he took his hat to go. "Ah, well," said good St. Peter, As he opened the portal wide, "I'm very glad to meet you, sir, Just kindly step inside. "We'll try and make you happy here, We'll do the best we can You've served your time in Hades, For you've been a traveli g man." ?Omaha Trade Exhibit. Mrs. Lela Love, wife of Wiley Love, a farmer living near Covena, Ga., says "I have taken Foley Kidney Pills and find them to be all you claim tor them. They gave me almost instant relief when my kidneys were sluggish and inactive. I can cheerfully recom -* - ' ' ?? lrirl mend tnem to an sunerers uvm ney troubles." Kaufmann Drug Co. Army officers who wear glasses for any purpose but 1 eading will be barred from the aeronautical division of the signal eorps. The death of a French aviator who lost control of his machine when his glasses coated with frost caused the stringent rule, i ? Senator Tillman. The scars of a veteran are the noblest insignia of honor. Senator Tillman of South Carolina was never a greater figure in American eyes than in these days of his ill-health. Dot no amount of physical suffering can break a spirit as indomitable as that of any man who ever lived. The fearlessness, the intellectual power, the invincible will of Senator Tillman are what they have always been. He is a candidate for another term in the senate. It should be granted him. We are sure his constituents feel, as the coudtry does, about the matter. No legislator iu the American congress is Senator Tillman's superior in parliment-ary knowledge, and grasp of the practical workings of governUnrnnc frnni r>eor>le. .heart. lLl^iiVi v-? ^ j , ? , train and soul a man of the people, beginning against the handicap of great odds, he fought his way to the foremost rank of orators, legislators, and parlimentarians by sheer genius and force of character. His great personality has subdued the animosities of an earlier time. Eighteen yeairs in the senate have made him understood, not only by the state of South Carolii a, but by the whole nation. The United States recognizes in Benjamin R. Tillman one of the ablest and most dauntless champions of liberty, one of the most relentless foes or special privilege who ever drew breatji. In a stronghold of plutocracy, be has fought *? ^ Wo f f 1 An nf f ViO year in auti year uuu tuc uamci ui people. The serate, the American republic, cannot afford to lose Tillman. Trespass Notice. I, the undersigned do hereby forbid i all persons from tre^asing 011 my lauds, by overflowing with pond wafer unless a satisfactory sum of money is paid to me for rent lor overflowing with pond water <>f the Crout nuli-po/u] as the srjiil pond waters are now off j my land. ; C<:vr&< V.\ j -as ? > s-J'imt,:. n,. :> Knights of Pythias Meets Next Year in Aiken. Spartanburg, May 29.?At the meeting of the Grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, held here today, it was decided to hold the nest annual meeting at Aiken. The following officers were elected: Frank S, Evans, of Greenwood, Grand Chancellor; Geo. VV. Dick, of Sumter, Grand Vice Chancellor; H. K. Osborne, of Spartanhurg, Grand Prelate; C. D. Brown, of Abbeville, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals; Wilson G. Harvey, of Charleston, Grand Master of Exchequer; J. M. Oliver, of Orangeburg, Grand Master4 ^ rrr at Arms; jferry w. jrnue, ut mmwell, Grand Inner Guard, and E, R. Cox, of Darlington, Grand Outer Guard. The next matter for consideration was the fight for <.nd against the publication of the South Carolina Pythian. This was a long drawn out battle, and after the smoke cleared away the vote for the continuation of the publication greatly outnumbered those who were opposed to it. When Buying, Buy the Best. Costs No More But Gives The Best Results. H. L. Blomquist, Esdaile, Wis., says his wife considers Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the best cougn cure on the market. "She has tried various kinds but Foley's gives the best result of all." Kaufmann Drug Co. A mass meeting of Newberry citizens held last Thursday decided to begin an active canvass ror a hospital at Newterry. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cougn loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers. < Roosevelt defeated Taft in the primary election last week in New Jersey. He clams 18 of the 28 delegates. Move On Now! says a policeman to a street crowd, and whacks heads if it don't. "Move on now," says the big, harsh mineral pills to bowel congestion and suffering follows. Dr. King's New Life Pills don: t bulldoze the bowels. They gently persuade them to right action, and health follows. 25c at The Kaufmann Drug Co. T. R. treads on dangerous ground, but so fa* he has not t compared himself to George Washington. l For Sale. OneNe;v Home Sewing Machine and one New Acme Sewing Macnine, both drop heads and light runners; guaranteed to work perfectly and wear for years. Apply to Rice B. Harman. BARBECUE We will furnish a Barbecue and Refreshments at Swansea on Saturday, 8th of June, 1912. We will have a firstclass dinner and a pleasant day. Gov. Blease and other able speakers will address the people on public topics. W. L. K. JOHNSON. JOHN J. REEDER. 5w31p FISHING TACKLE?Have you seen our new line of fishing tackle, embracing hooks, lines, bobs, nets, canes, etc? We have everything to make your fishing trip successful. The Bazaar. EGGS FOR SALE?Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching, and a few cockerels for sale. Apply quick to Rice B. Harman. NOTICE. N tice is hereby given that a meeting of the stoc kholders' of The Kaufmann Drug Co., is c lied for Monday, June 10th, 1912, at 12 o'eloc : noon, at the offi e of the said corporation, for the purpose of changing the name of Kaufmann Drug Co. to Harmon Drug Co. Rice B. Harmon. Vinnie Harmon. Directors. May 15, ! 912?4wi>2 rAOR/iei r MRBYIW; If you want to buy a good farm at right price anywhere in J South Carolina, call on or write ns. If you want to sell your farm quick for cash, make your price right and we will sell it for you, no matter where located.* We sell choice city property, too. Dickert & Eargle, 1507 Main Street, Coi*J?r?bia. - South Carolina. "A)wnV5 Haistli % -' ??ABM??i?l?? ' Brin a glass or b 1 It makes one think o | and wholesome and dc I linS> teeming with p M 1 / . 1 1 m your soda tountain oia % 0ur .nev W Freeteiling Cola vindication nooga, for the ask Demand the Genuin Whenever*j?i THE COCA-C< fou see an Atlanta, i Ai.ow think 2-j of Coca-Cola. || >? ^E: 1? Gave Up One Million For A Second Husband Mrs. James A. Garland, by her marriage to Francis Cushing Grten of New York at "Garlane Farm"' at Bourne, J Mass., a few days ago is said to lose ! control of the income of a ?10 000,000 estate which, under the terms of her first husband's will, goes to her five children?four sons and a daughter. The will of Garland reads: "Upon the death or remarriage of my wife the trust residue is to go to the children or their issue." Mr. Green is a son of the late Commander Francis M. Green, U. S. N , and was a friend of the bride before she married Garland. i The Old ? We have added to our He most complete and up to da Traveling and Hand Bags in line of small leather noveltie: l>a.iris 1517 Main Street I Does Your V About the old stove not bi it not a fact that it's best da; please the whole family if y Here are some BargainsPalace Six Hole Steel Range Wood or Coal, Price Same with Porcelain Linen I New Juno, Six Hole, Cas LORICK E I 1519 MAIN STREET I Am Headc Doors, Sash ?-{ig?i Grade ar K^fnrpniacins your* Jit V L'v A\y# ? w v N. H. DI j COLUMB ! f. OSCAR FA IJ The Old Oaken Bucket o Krim wn tU 1' 111CU IVJ UiC Uiuii rmu cold, clear purity?no such water nowadays. g back the old days with ottle of ? ill f everything that's pure j ilightful. Bright, spark- | alate joy?it's oaken bucket. v booklet, at Chatta ages?" ' 'nmspNo matter how other interests suf- j fer, they never allow their delegates j to be kicked around. /BOARD and LODCING, [ 909 Gervais Street. COLUMBIA, - S. C. | I am prepared to accommodate my fl Lexington friends and the public with * good meals and comfortable beds. Transient'or regular boarders at .reasonable rates. NEAR SEABOARD DEPOT. ^ JOB 5HUMPERT, Proprietor. ^ 21tf 1 Reliable , rness and Saddlery , goods the ; " ? 1 te line of Trunks, Suit Cases, Columbia, also a complete i 3, all at popular prices. j <!&> CO09 | Columbia, S. C. j Vite Complain , iking as well it used to? Is *1 ys are over and that it would on bought a new rGd? I : . $30.00. J iesovoir $35.00. t Bange . $18 00. IROTHERS, COLUMBIA, S, C. luarters For and Blinds. ' id low rrices order for building ma eria tIGGERS, I A, <?. C. /? * V >\ 7 ' >-? sj ""XT/vr*