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4St "OH, LISTEN TO THE MOCK- A? {.?j INO Ki).'' "For, lo, the winter ls pnst, the rain is over und gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is in our land. The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with tender grapes." . It seems that everything thts beau tiful June day, both in nature and in grace, is praising its Creator. The mountain forest. and the green val leys, decked with flowers, are re joicing from the fact that the time of their resurrection is here again. The soft evening zephyr that floats among the trees, and the little birds that flit from limb to limb seem to be praising the Lord. Dut our ob ject in writing this article will be In defeuce of the Southern mocking bird-a bird that can live and sing only in Dixie. It is, and has been for ages, the glorious songster of the Southland, but lt has been well nigh exterminated. The young ne gro with gun and pebble-shooter makes continual war upon bim. He seeks the society of man for his pro tection, but is no longer afforded lt. The nest near the farm house and village garden becomes the prey of the small boy, who has found that the Northern visitor is willing to pay a small stipend for a young one. We find that every spring the North ern visitor, returning to his chilly climate, must tnke home one of these birds in a cage. The poor little ex ile soon dies-he cannot live outside of Dixie. The worthless English sparrow does not permit a song bird in the towns, and every year the mocking bird becomes scarcer. We think there ls a provision in the laws of this State making lt unlawful to kill or capture any song bird or destroy the nest or eggs of same, but it does not serve the purpose for which it was intended. Let us unite in saving our sweet singer from destruction. His notes so faithfully translate and portray, by day and by night., the mysteries of human sentiment, its joys, its hopes, its bright aspirations, its sor rows and its miseries, in tuneful mel ody. Save the mocking-bird before lt ls too late. Once gone he is gone forever. In the cool of the morning, while the dew is sparkling on the grass, and while the mind is vigor ous, and the body ls fresh, stop and listen to the mocking-bird; and at night, when the moon unveils her face, and the stars from their silver sockets throw soft, mellow light upon the earth, and you are tired and worn from the tolls and cares of the day, this same sweet Southern song ster will continue to send out to the air and the cloud her soft, sweet music while all nature ls silent and still. Then lt would he well to lis ten to the mocking-bird; it would be an inspiration to things that are high, and pure, and good. "Oh, listen to the mocking-bird," was played by the hands in the Civil War with almost as much enthusi asm as Dixie. While Dixie (s one of the most enthusiastic songs known to the musical world, "The Mocking Hird" ranks second to "Dixie." At the Hattie of Chancellorsville (Va.), just before Gen. Kershaw's Brigade made the advance against Gen. Hooker, the band began to play, "Oh, listen to the mocking-bird." A young lad lu the ranks made this remark, "Some of us will never hear the mocking-bird sing again." That same boy was killed under the flag that day. Let us protect the South's sweet singer, because there ls no other bird in the South that can be gin to compare with it in song and sentiment, and then because lt wears the Gray. J. Russell Wright. If you haven't the time to exercise regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre vent constipation. They induce a mild, easy, healthful action of tho bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25c. Killed Man Who Took Wife. Branford, Fla.. June ll.-C. M. Murphy, a wealthy contractor and planter, shot Caxton Carver, Mur phy's overseer al his farm at Bu ?'tin ton, while the latter sat in the coach ol' a passenger train as it stopped here yesterday at noon. Carver was carried from the train to the depot platform, where he died twenty min nies later. Sheriff Rickerson, of Live Oak. I'la., who was on Hie Hain, ar rested Murphy. According to Murphy's s'orv. Car ver and Mrs. Murphy eloped from I he Burtinton farm yesterday. The husband learned of the escapade, and learned thai Carver was rot urning to Burlinton lo gel some of his belong ings which lin- burry ol' tho elope ment caused him to leave there. Murphy mel the train and killed Car ver. Holli men ?tie well known in this par! ol' Florida, and have rela tives h.'re. Murphy and wile have several children. ? A .Mutter n. Doubt. This story ls told of Whistler, the artist: Whistler and a friend were strolling through a London suburb, when they met a small boy. Whist ler asked his age. "Seven," said the boy. "Oi you must bo older than seven!" Whistler said, doubtingly. "Seven." Insisted the boy. Turning to his friend, Whistler asked: "Do you think lt possible that he could really have gotten ns dirty as that In only seven years?" ALLLOFD KAMST CONVICTED. Negro Found (?ullty of Attempted diminu? Assault in Plckens. Plckens, .Tune 0.-Yesterday morning's session of tim court was ' taken up wit ii the trial of the State I against Haas Butler, colored, for i rape. The court appointed W. E. Kendley to represent the prisoner. The lady upon whom the assault was made ls the daughter of one of the best citizens of Plckens county. She is 21 years of age and told the story of the assault lu a cool and deliber ate manner in open court. The sum mary of the testimony is as follows: On the night of April 28. about ll o'clock, the lady was waked up by Haas Butler, he having his hand over her mouth and throat and saying, "Don't you know you are fastened up in tills room with me and can't get out?" He pulled her to the front of the bed and said, "Le me kiss you." She pulled loose and moved to the other side of the bed and be gan coughing, as she had whooping cough, and he said, "You are a mean girl." She made so much fuss cough ing that he became alarmed and jumped out of the window, the one through which he entered. The moon was shining brightly and she recognized him with his blue shirt on. Butler worked on her father's farm and she saw him nearly every day. The lady positively identified him In court. Reliable citizens heard Butler's wife say to him on that night after they arrested him: *'I told you not to go up there." Butler said: "Shut your mouth." Butler came and went from the lady's house In lils stocking feet. jHe was tracked to and from the house. His socks were produced In Court and sworn to by reliable citizens. Arthur Bray, colored, was a star witness for tho Stnte. He swore that Butler had told him what he was going to do with the girl. No de fence was offered. The Jury remain ed out about three-quarters uf an hour and found a verdict of guilty, which means a death sentence. Judge Dantzler sentenced the pris oner to be hanged on Friday, July 23. Dr. King's New Life Pills The best in the world. Puid Dig Sum to End Suit. New York, June 12.-Two million i dollars In cash, the return of $7, 000,1)00 for the value of securities held as collateral, and the cancella tion of a loan of $1.250,000, was the price paid by the American Su- j gar Refining Company to end the . suit for $30,000,000, brought by the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Coin- : puny, it has been learned. The sudden ending of the suit came as a profound surprise. Both 1 sides had rested their case in the suit, which was being tried before Judge Holt In the District Court, and preparations were being made for the summing up before the jury. When the announcement of a sat- ' Isfactory settlement was made, it was believed that the defendant com- , pany was afraid the jury would re turn a verdict for the full amount. The Pennsylvania company sought lo recover $30,000,000 damages un der the Sherman anti-trust law for its complete wrecking through con spiracy by the sugar trust. The ac tual damage was $10,000.000, hut through the law three times this amount could be recovered. 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Wheat, corn and garden vegetables were driven to the earth. Hall drifted in ravines to the depth of two feet or more. Farms were absolutely ruined, all the soil being washed from the uplands. Par ties from the scene of devastation de clare that such desolation extending for miles was never before witnessed by the oldest tnhnhttnntB of the coun try. An idea can be obtained as to the great damage done when out of entire Heids of heading wheat, not a single stalk was left standing. The loss will amount to many thousands of dollars. Colds that hang on weaken the constitution and develop Into con sumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent coughs that refuse to yield to other treatment. Do not ex periment with untried remedies, as delay may result In your cold settling on your lungs. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster. Farmer Killed hy Lightning. Anderson. June ll.-Samuel Boggs, a well known and prosperous farmer, was kill .d by lightning late Wednesday while plowing in a field at his home near Central, north of Anderson. The mule he was work ing was also struck by the bolt and Instantly killed. Mr. Boggs was about 35 years old and ls survived by his wife and four children. Hunchback Wins Verdict for JM.l??O. Bellerontaiim, Ohio, June 12 - Because his uncle lifted him in his arms 2 2 years ago in such a rude manner ns to make him a hunch back, a jury has awarded $4,250 ?1:: mages to Harley N. Piper against his wealthy uncle, George H. Clay Ion. Piper sued for $10,00%. i Oil Stove 'hen warm days and e kitchen fire make okin??a burdett-then the time tot New M'fection Wick Blue ame Oil Cook-Stove. Marvelous how this ive does away with tchen discomforts-how ol it keeps the room in mparison with condi ?ns when the coal fire was truing. The RFECnON 0U Cook-Stove ?ET TOP for holding plates Mso lias useful drop shelves >t after removing from humer, weis. A marvel of comfort, tnvenience. Made in three hout Cabinet Top. If not 'rite our nearest agency. every one wants-hand lie parlor; strong enough for M cottage; bright enough for ( not with your dealer, writs ndmrd OH Company (Incorporated) COUNTY CLAIMS AUDITED. At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commission ers, held on Friday, June 4, 1909, the following claims were audited: Hoads. No. Amt. of Claim. 286 Allison. J P-Dist 46..$ 5 50 287 Harris. F C-Dist 5. . . . 5 93 288 Hunter, Adam-Dist 2.. 2 75 289 Veiner, H L-Dist 8.... 2 00 290 Stewart. J F-Dist 12.. 2 50 291 (?ray, W A-Dist 7.... 1 50 292 Tlmmes, L C-Dist 30. . 5 50 293 Satterfleld. J B-Dist 45 2 80 294 McClelland, W L, Dist 63 16 30 295 Cobb, Roland-Dist 16. 4 00 296 Carter, D F-Dist 61 . . . 10 10 297 Welch, P H-Dist 50.. 7 50 298 Blackwell, B-Dist 16.. 2 15 299 Wood, E P-List 35... 9 60 300 Moody. W F-Dist 73.. 5 00 301 Cole. W H-Dist 17_ 6 35 302 Martin. J H-Dist 2 . . . . ll 00 303 Phillips. A L-Dist 54.. 3 50 304 Hunt. W R-Dist 55... 6 50 Bridges. 305 W T Holden.$ 2 00 306 Addis, CW. 3 00 307 Nimmons, R L. 119 oo 308 McClelland . 4 70 309 Smith, AT. 1 00 310 Stelling, J W F. 6 84 311 Davis, J M. 2 8 10 312 Driver, OL. 5 25 3 13 Bowers. WE. 9 25 314 Hawkins, CW. 19 93 315 Ends, TB. 1 00 ? r Dusk W II, and Can trell . 4 00 317 Rowland, D II. 63 9 0 31S Dickson. WP. 75 319 Smith, Jas F. 21 90 Roads und Bridges. 320 Lynch, W R.$ 3 10 321 Brock, TW. 2 70 32 2 Johns. W O. ll ll 3 23 Abbott, J S. 14 90 324 Miller, John. 4 00 Road Ma< liini'. 325 Allen. J W.$ 5 3 5 ,326 Carter, M W. 7 56 327 Kilburn, AS. 8 30 328 Cain, M W. 23 25 329 Callas, Sam. 2 4 2 5 330 Carter, TO. 6 50 331 Haley, JOB. 34 93 33 2 Singleton, TP. 6 75 333 Lee. JW. ll 55 33 4 Duke. RT. 65 335 Rowland. A L. 19 20 336 Dickson. S W........ . 40 48 Poor House und Poor. 337 Strother & Phlnney_$ 4 90 33 8 Crisp, AP. 53 25 Aid to Soldiers. 339 Allen. JW.$ 5 00 340 Haley. JJ. 5 00 341 Mitchell & Reeder. 7 00 342 Crisp, AP. 13 00 Constable. 34 3 H C Harbin.$64 75 34 1 Jones, Geo L. 2 40 34 5 Stewart, R M. 21 98 Stationery. .3 16 Walker. Evans & Cogs well Co .$29 9 0 34 7 Walker. Evans & Cogs well Co. 3 05 3 48 Walker. Evans & Cogs well Co . 10 60 3 19 Houston, W ll & Bro.. 15 5 0 350 Schroder. W J. f Salary for May. :i.-?l Kay, W M.$84 33 35 2 G robbs, R W. 3 1 9 4 353 Schroder. W J. 31 94 354 Allen. J ll. .",3 33 355 HUI. J B. 33 33 356 Phillips. N. 58 33 357 Seaborn, .las., salary and contingent . .. 17 03 Miscellaneous. 358 Heller, Dr S R, lunacy ex ' animation .$ 5 oo 359 Good, I) E. repair C. 11 . .". 75 300 Butler, E C, Janitor. . 7 Ol? 361 Martin. Dr G L, vacci nating . HI 00 302 Kay, W M. dieting pris oners . 54 90 3?3 Craig, John F, Court ex penses, Man h Term. 1524 90 361 Perry, M P, contingent. I 00 3 65 Sanders, J l{, damages to engine . io 00 366 Morgan. DJ, road .... 18 38 367 Nimmons, YV P. road mat blue . 121 0 1 368 Perry. W M. bridge. ... 14 10 369 Walker, Evans & Cogs well Co, stationery. 1 98 370 Walker, Evans & Cogs well Co, stationery. . 12 90 When witting for payment of claims or on business connected with Commissioners' office for Informa tion, kindly enclose stamped envelope or stamp, and a prompt reply will be given. N. PHILLIPS, County Supervisor. JAMES SEABORN, Clerk of Board of Co. Com's. ?DIEYSI??DNEYCUBB ?aka? Kidney? Bad Bladdsr Rlphi HAM.Y DAV AT SOUTH UNION. An A!I-Day Mooting Mutt Will Inter ont, Instruct and Ilencflt. There will he an all-day meeting at South Union Baptist church, Cen ter township, Sunday, June 27th. This meeting will ho in the Interest of Christian education and world wide evangelization. In the morn ing at ll a. m. Dr. E. C. James, president of the Greenville Female College, will speak. Tho congrega tion will adjourn for dinner about 1 o'clock, arid take a recess for about two hours. Dinner will be served on the grounds. In the afternoon there will be a layman's meeting, at which time some representative of the "Layman's Movement" will speak. In the case of the absence of a rep resentative of the Layman's Move ment President James and the pas tor of South Union church will speak on the "Layman's Uprising." The pastor will preach as usual on Satur day, and the usual Sunday school ex ercises will be held at 10 a. m. on Sundny. We hope to see a large rep resentation of laymen from our sis ter churches. The public generally ls Invited to this meeting. Como and bring well-filled baskets. Do not forget this part of the meeting. 1. E. McDuvld, Pastor. Woman Kills Son mid Self. Salem, Ohio, June 7.-Mrs. Eliza beth Sharp, a prominent society wo man and wife of G. W. Sharp, a poli tician and manufacturer, killed her 12-year-old son Harold last, night, and then herself with a revolver. The tragedy came when the two had re tired after spending the evening to gether playing the plano and sing ing. The motive for the tragedy ls believed to be the woman's sorrow over tho incurable nature of ber son's malady. Ile had been mentally deficient fro ir i rth. Mrs. Sharp was ?18 years of . . . I P. P. P. P. P. P. will purify and TKAIIW your blood, croat? a good appetite and gi ; e your wholeaystem tone and Bu jngth. A prominent railroad superintendent at Savannah, Buffering with ?Malaria, Dyspop. ala, and RhoiimatiHm aayn : "After taking P. P. 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P. purifies the blood, bulb strength to weakened nerves, expels < happiness, where sickness, gloomy feelir In blood poison, mercurial poison, and (kin diseases, like blotches, pim heail, we say without fear of contradi purifier in the world. Ladies whoso systems are poisoned I dition due to menstrual Irregularities, dei ful tonic and blood cleansing prop Koot and Potassium. F. V. LIPPMAN. PATIENT SUES A SURGEON. (?IIII7.0 SpOllgV WHH Sewed lin Inside. Pittsburg. June 12.-Mr?. John Dnvls, of ConnellsvlUe, has beguu suit for $30,000 against Dr. J. P. Korr, of this city. Mr?. Davis alleges that she hecamo 111 .In Juno, 1908, and brr fnmlly phy sician recommended that she under go an operation nt the hands of Dr. Kerr, which she did the following July 24. She remained in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, until the follow ing October 13, constantly attended by Dr. Kerr. After her dlschargo from the hos pital she suffered pains, and last May 16 she called another physician, who opened her old wound and took from lt a piece of gauze sponge measuring about 11 by 4 Vi Inches, which had been sewed up In her abdomen. Mrs. Davis alleges that this sponge had been carelessly left there by Dr. Kerr, and that lt caused her to be come a physical wreck. Many of our citizens are drifting towards Bright's disease by neglect ing symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble which Foley's Kidney Rem edy will quickly cure. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster. Settling a Constitutional Question: (Springfield, lil., Register.) When T. H. Benton was In the House, he was of the opinion that the third day of March, and consequently the end of the Congressional term,, ended nt midnight of that day, in stead of at noon on the fourth, aa unbroken usage had fixed lt. So on the last morning he sat with his hat on, talked loudly, loafed about the floor, and finally refused to vote or answer to his name when the roll waa called. At last the Speaker, the Hon. James L. Orr, of South Carolina, picked him up and put an end to these legislative larks. "No, slr; no, slr; no, slr!" shouted Hu. venerable Missourian. "I will not vote. I have no right to vo^e. This is no house,and I am not a mem ber of it!" "Then, slr," said Speaker Orr, like a flash, with his sweetest manner, "lt the gentleman ls not a, member of this house, tho sergeant at arms will jilease put him out." And so this vnst constitutional question settled itself. Men Past Fifty in Danger. .Men past middle life have found comfort and relief in Foley's Kidney Remedy, especially for enlarged pros tate gland, which ls very common among eldoiiy men. L?. E. 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