JIM FA lt NU M PLICA 1>S GUILTY. ?W Sensation in tin? Dispensary Graft Case-Fined $5,000. Columbia, Jan. 5.-Another sen sutlon in the dispensary graft cases was sprung in the Circuit Court here to-day when James S. Farnum, whom Attorney General Lyon told the jury in Farnum's trial last summer, was "the king grafter of tho entire gong," appeared In person, and plead guilty to rebating Former Dispensary Direc tor Jos. D. Wylie, of Chester, in the sum of $1,500. Farnum was sentenced to pay . a line of $5,000 or serve one year in ^^penitentiary, but when his attor {flosnid the fine would be Immediate ly paid Judge Prince amended tho sentence so as to leave off the alter native prison term. Tho plea was on an Indictment handed out by the Attorney General thiB morning, in which both Farnum and Wylie are named as defendants, but Wylie, having turned-State's evi dence, ls not to be prosecuted. Farnum's pleading guilty this morning frees him from all further prosecution, the remaining three oases against him, one for bribery and two for conspiracy, being at once nol prossed by consent, of thi Attor ney General. This means that the dispensary graft trials here and at Chester will be continued with Farnum left out. Pays $275,000 to State. Columbia, Jan. G.-Dr. W. J. Mur ray, chairman of the dispensary com. ndsslon, to-day turned over to the ^Iliade Treasurer the sum of $275,000. This money will go to the schools, and represents part of the amount saved by the commission. One hun dred thousand dollars was held In reserve. The sum of $ G 2,000 is now in the courts. HALF A MILLION SHADS. That ls tin? Average Number Taken Fach Year. ll is very seldom, says The Wide j World Magazine, that the captain of a sealing vessel cnn be induced to take a spectator with him. This is not because the captains object to anyone watching their movements, but because tho vessels are usually full and space Is both limited and valuable. In addition to the crew there are Hie hunters lo be consid ered, and should many seals be taken tho ship Is loaded to her ut most capacity. Indeed, if seals aro speedily sighted, and In large num bers, even the coal ls thrown over board to make room for the skins. As already stated, the ships return ns soon as a sufficient number of seals have been caught. Sometime.-' Hie vessel is back lu harbor again in a couple of weeks loaded to the gun wales with as many as ?10,000 to 40, 000 seals, worth from $2.50 to $:i apiece. The crew of a single vessel has been known to capture as many as 20,000 seals in seven or eight days. Two seasons ago the crew of tho Neptune secured 12,000 seals in eighteen days, the pelts not only fill ing the hold, but being piled upnr the decks as well. The watchers ol' the harbor know at once whether a vessel has been successful, for it is .^'the custom to hang a broom aloft If the catch has been a particularly good one. Sometimes, however, th.: steamer is unlucky, and, after buffet ing about among the Ice for a period of six weeks, returns with only enough skins to pay bare expenses. The Southern Cross, for Instance, re turned on May il last to St. Johns with only 1,200 seals, valued at only $2,400, of which the crew of 170 men received less than $5 apiece for their seven weeks' work. As the Ice ^^ields may be over 100 miles In (Hft'eadth and of unknown length, tho sealer may bo weeks running along the edge of the field before the look out, detects the little dark spots which show the presence of th J prov. The annual catch of seals runs well over 500,000. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR I A Notice to Soldiers Mid Widows. To Confederate Veterans and their Widows: I will attend in the Audi tor's office every Saturday in Janu ary, 1910, for Hie purpose of prepar ing applications for those soldiers and widows who are legally entitled to same who are not already on tho roll. These applications will go be fore tho County Ponslou Board,which will moot at tho Court House on tho first Monday iu February, 1910, to pass upon thc same. No attendance ls required of those who aro already onrolled. The Ponslou Board will meet on the first Monday in February with out any further notice. J. W. Holleman, Penslo 1 ommissioner. Young Lone W ,', a Kiowa in dian chief, Is a Bap dst minister. He is a Carlisle graduate and reads his Greek Testament every morning. / 'MIST A D1TTDI0 HL'XKIIIXK." Work in 11)01) Has Dour M nell Hood. More for lt)IO. How true tho old saying ls, that "a person never knows what he can do until he tries." When 1 was appointed the Sun shine Organizer for O?onee 1 was overwhelmed; did not know one tiling about the work; did not know where to begin or what to do. In the year Just closed 1 know some have been comforted and had worm clothes given to orphans and father less children that would not have been given If it had not been for the work done by Sunshiners; so I thank God and take new courage. So many have helped with the work lt would take more than a column of Tho Courier to give all the names, so will just say that all my friends around homo helped in some way; some gave thread, buttons, clothes to work over, some just to mend and pass on. We made Hght or ten pairs of pants out of old ones that were given. If the child was small we could get two pairs of pants out of a large pair of men's pants. We en joy the work and being together. We have sent two quilts and a pair of blankets, pillow slips, one quilt and pair of b ankets to the old man who made such a pitiful plea for his poor old paralyzed and crippled wife. We have another quilt to quilt for her. Who will give the cotton? One of our generous merchants has given four spools of thread and buttons whenever needed; one dear girl gave the quilt and lining for tho quilt we sent tho old couple. She wrote that lt was the work of a dear mother eight years ago before she passed on to the great beyond. She said her father and mother had never seemed so near as they did the morning she sent the quilt and some of her fa ther's clothes. 1 know she could al most feel them present when she wns giving to one of God's needy children. Her sister sent $1, with willoh wt got and made a wrapper for the old lady. The money was given hy two other persons to get her another wrapper. One of our friends gave $1. I paid for the cotton of one of the quilts we made and bought a lining for one of those which we want to quill this month; 30 cents was given to get the calico to put one of the quilts to gether. Those from a distance who have given to the work are: Sumter Fennell, Miss Rozzle Cox, Miss Cox, Mrs. Chas. Knox, Mrs. Frank Patter son. i We have sent lunches to the sick and visited them; sent reading to some we could not visit; sent a bas ket of clothes to two little fatherless children; three times to the old crippled couple; one blind man was remembered; a widow with two babies; another widow with five lit tle children (she the only means of support); and another with eight ?it. He children. She says now that the children have good warm clothes she cnn work and get them something to eat. Another mother with a house full of children from three months old to 18 years, who ls perfectly help less from spinal trouble, was helped. We tried to send a little Sunshine Into her over-burdened life. She had a son to die in li)0!), who was help less, too. 1 fully intended giving her and the old lady two quilts apiece be fore the new year, but have been sick, so we could not quilt them. I think of Dickens when he said This is a world of effort, you know, and we must never yield when so much depends on us." 1 thank my friends, one and all, for their help and encouragement, and the kind tilings that have been said about the work. I wish 1 could get the people all over the county Interested in Hie work. Thirty-eight met nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foster In Novem ber and made a number of garments, quilted two quilts a nd nearly finished two more ready to quilt. We had two of our four-score members with us, and they added much to the day's enjoyment. Julia D. Shunklin, Organizer for Oconee. The period of deepest sleep varies fr >ni 3 o'clock to 5. 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The parlor was artistically decorated with woods ferns and white chrys anthemums, with here and there a brightening sprig of richly fruited holly. In the east end of the parlor, just in front of and about four feet from the large double windows, over the soft, snowy curtains of which were fastened graceful fronds of ferns, stood two large flower pots about four feet apart, each contain ing a rare species of palm. Midway between these and the windows' hung a huge white tissue bell, tastily deco rated with ferns and holly, under which the handsome young couple stood, mid In the mellow light of pretty pink candles pledged Hie sa cred vows wl?l?h made them hus band and wife. Rev. George. M. Wilcox officiated, using a most beau tiful and impressive ceremony. .Men delssohn's wedding march was touch, ingly rendered hy Misc Helen Smith, of Newberry, and lo its dulcet chords the bridal party entered the room in the following order, each couple sep arating at the door and passing each other beneath the bell, and took po sitions facing each other in front of the Hymeneal altar: Miss Myrtle Da vis with .Mr. Watkins, Miss Lula W ri gilt with Mist) Barnett, Miss Helen Thompson and Lowell Smith, and lastly came Hie bride on the arni of the maid of honor, Miss Car rie Smith, sister of Hie bride, and the groom witli his brother and best man. Webster Whittle. The bride looked pretty in a lovely cream nun's veiling in Moyenage style, with white Jet trimming, and carried a bouquet of white chrysan themums and plumosa, looped with broad white ribbon. The brides maids wore modish frocks of white linguerie, with broad sashes of old rose, looped on the left side, and carried bouquets of pink Chrysanthe, mums and ferns. The maid of honor was becomingly attired in old rose. Miss Smith, the organist, was admir ably costumed in heliotrope sousine. After the ceremony a quick march was played, and the guests repaired to Hie dining room, where a rich and delectable repast was served. The dining room wore decorations of evergreens with rich red berries. Over the long table hung a line of crimson Christmas bells. The room was lighted by miniature crimson candles, which were artistically ar ranged on the tables. The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful. .Mr. a- Mrs. Whittle left Wednes day for Fruit Hill, Saluda county, where they will make their future home. The bride is one of Bounty Land's most amiable and popular young la dles and will be greatly missed in the community. The groom is a promis ing young farmer of Saluda and pos sesses line business qualifications, having graduated at Clemson In IflO'J. The happy couple carry with them the hearty good wishes of a large circle of friends. Following are the names of those from a distance who attended the wedding: Ernest and Webster Whit tle and Otis Maffett, of Fruit Hill; Miss Lula Wright, Johnston; Miss Helen Smith, Newberry; Mr. Wat kins, Anderson; Miss Helen Thomp son, Lawrence Sheldon, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Heller, Fair Blay; Misti and Will Barnett, of Westminster. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shanklin, of Anderson, and Broadus Bagwell, of Ilonea Bath, all visited relatives in this vicinity during the past week. Misses Bertrand Perritt and Annie Mc.Mahan will return to Rock Hill Tuesday, after spending the holidays at home. Alfred Berritt, Jr., spent a few days last week willi relatives In Lau rens. Mrs. J. B. Pickett ls In Abbeville attending the marriage of her niece, Miss Mary Lou Rogers, to Mr. Myers, of near Oakway. W. H. Ballenger, of Oklahoma, is on a visit to his brother, J. J. Bal lengor. Mrs. D. W. Blzzoll, of Batesville, Arkansas, visited her cousin, D. A. Perritt, a few days last week. Married, on the 22d of December, E. D. Foster, Jr., and Miss Edgworth Stephens, of Carrollton, Miss. The groom, with his amiable, bride, vis ited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Foster, during Christmas. On the 22d Mrs. J. B. Pickett en tertained a number of the friends of the brlde-to-bc at a musical eontest. Twenty-five questions were asked about two lovers, and each question was answered by giving- the name of some familiar ballad. Miss Bertie .Smith won tho prize, which was a dainty hand-embroidered pin cush ion. The contest over, the guests were Invited Into the parlor, where hung a large hell, around the edge of which dangled miniature paste board Christmas bells, with a ping pong photo of the bride-elect on one side, and on the other a number cor responding to another number at a plate In the dining room. Willie Miss Smith was unfastening her number from the bell a shower of linen fell at her feet. The articles were pretty and useful, some of them being elaborately hand-embroidered. Each guest then hunted the duplicate of her number at the table. A dainty salnd course with hot chocolate was served. The afternoon was delight fully spent. J. Russell Wright leaves in a few days for Greenwood, whore he will be for some time with his son, Titos. Wright. The weather was cold and "show ery" for a few days last week. Two showers were given to Miss Ethel Smith prior to her marriage. On Monday Mrs. Julia Shanklln gave a china shower in the bride's honor. Many were tho beautiful and useful pieces of china received, and a most enjoyable afternoon Is re ported by those who attended. Misses Christine and Pauline An derson, who have been attending school In Greenville, spent the hoi! days with their aunt, Mrs. Stiles N Hughs. Monroe McDonald, a law studen of Columbia, visited his mother, Mrs Mattie McDonald, during Christmas. Miss Flora Monroe, of North Carp Una, attended a dance at Hon. E. E Vernor's Thursday evening. The Misses Hubbard entertained t number of friends on Wednesda; evening. Maxwell WInklnson, who ls visit lng relatives at Richland, and T. II Hughs, of Blacksburg, contemplate trip to Florido this week. It will be gratifying to W. ll Hughs' friends to know that he i Improving and Is now able to sit Ul Ernest Pickett, of Atlanta; Harr Pickett, of Greenville; Mrs. Mack Mi lam and children, of Sandy Spring! and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pickett c Clemson, were with their parent; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pickett, du lin the holidays. Hilary Sligh and Clifton EllbiOl of Birmingham, Ala., and Miss Cai rie Stripling, of Atlanta, spent sev< ral days here recently among reit lives and friends. The residence of Hon. M. B. Dend was burned to ashes on Saturda night. The burning was doubtles the work of an Incendiary, as the o] posite end of the house to the roon occupied burned first. Officers wei nt work yesterday afternoon tracln tracks that were made near tl: house. Nothing was saved of tl household effects, and $39 in eas was burned. Mr. and Mrs. Dend have the sympathy of many in lite great loss. No insurance. Mrs. Mary Fennell ls quite 111 t the home of her daughter, Mrs. El jab (Millson. She is resting quiet tliis morning. Mrs. Sallie Gilliaon has been suffe lng very much during ,the last tv weeks with rehumatlsm and has bet unable to walk until a day or tv ago. We hope these estimable o ladies will soon be in the enjoyme: of their wonted health. Mrs. D. A. Thornton, of HartWe Ga., Is expected In a few days guest of her mother, Mrs. Sallie Gil son. Mrs. Ernest Grant, of Seneca, spe a few days last week with her pa enls, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Bagwell. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Rollins, Chrnleston, spent from Sa tu rd night till Sunday afternoon In Chrii mas with the latter's parents, Mr. ai Mrs. I). A. Perritt. Mrs. Amanda D. Rutledge, who h been spending several months wi Mrs. Julia McDonald, of Westminst< ls a guest of Mrs. Jasper Doyle. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foster left Si urday for Riverside. Ala., where th will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. ' Foster. They will visit relatives Mississippi before returning. Miss Sallie McDonald ls expected return to-day from Greenville, wh( she has been visiting for seve weeks. An interesting marriage occurt at Memphis, Tenn., at 8.30 o'clock December 29th, 1909, at the home Mr. and Mrs. L. T. M. Gnurra. T contracting parties wero Frederick H. Coe and Miss Annette Theft Harrell. Dr. Curry, of the Seco Presbyterian church, officiated, i groom is a sou of Mrs. Sallie Coe, Richland, and has a host of frier who wish for him and his bride long life connubial happiness n prosperity. D. A. Berritt, who has been buyl cotton at Liberty, is ot homo with family again. E. M. D li! ran BM warn ALCOHOL 3 PER CENT! AVeaclablprYcparttflonforAs slniUaiiiigiheioodandRcgula lingUte Stomachs arulJBomof INFANTS/CHILDREN Promoles Di-gestionflw tito 1 ness and Rest .Co main s tieiUvr Ophtm,Morphirie nor Mineral. ?OT NARCOTIC, ? J?LSBUM + JM???eMt n i n1T lir> t< iii its' ii < ' ^ 'r Exact Copy of Wrapper. Tl IE NEXT COTTON CHOP. This Year's Short Yield May He Fol lowed hy Bumper Planting. 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