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HLICASI: nu;i:s INVESTIGATION*, Urges General Assembly to Owler In quiry Into Dispensary Al?nlrs. i News ?uni Courier. ) Columbia, Jan. t. -i Co'e L. Moase. Governor ol' South Carolina, to-day called upon thc General As sembly io order an Investigation of tho matters growing out of the old Slate dispensary, The Attorney Gen eral, tho members of tho windlng-up commission, Col. T. M. Folder, ol' At lanta, and others connected with dis pensary history, were brought Within the range of iii'1 by the message transmitted to the General Assembly to-day. The Message. To tile (louerai Assembly: Just ni ter my nomination for Governor I noticed in tho pupers (and as 1 have noticed no correction I take it io bo true) that the commission for wind ing up tho affairs ol' the State dis pensary had a meeting, at which I was freely discussed, and expressed tears as to themselves when I be came GoVernor. If they had done no wrong I soe no reason why they should fear any harm from me. If tiley are guilty of wrong-doing, it is up to you to investigate them. 1 would like for you to investigate them fully mid lind out for the peo ple ol' South Carolina what did be come ol' the larne amount ol' alcohol that was on band at Hie time this committee took charge; to whom lt was sold, at what price, and what was the regular price at that time. Bo as to see if I hi' Slate was not a heavy loser in that transaction. Also, what salary, or how much foes, each 'ember ol' that commission bas re ? veil since lie has served on the board, and how much per diem they have received for their services on Gio Sabbath day. particularly the chairman, and if lie rendered any services on that day: il car fares, railroad fares and oilier expenses have been charged against the State w hich wore not incurred by the mem ber receiving payment therefor. * Ot lier Lilies Suggested. Also how nundi actual cash has been turned ov\?r to the State Treasu rer; how much lias been paid out and how much is left as profil to tho taxpayers. What criminal cases have been compromised, and what were the conditions ol' tho compromise? Has the Attorney General received any money, and if so, by whom was it paid, and for what? Why tho commission kept Hie Clarke lot of whiskey after Governor Ansel had dismissed the former members of Hie hoard of control for buying this same whiskey? Did Clarke rebate the present commission? li bo, where is the rebate money? How much more than $5,000 did Fa rn um pay, and where is il? What wore the condi tions ol' th?4 Coodman compromise? What were the conditions of the Fleischman!! compromise? If money was paid in these transactions, whore is it? What was the agreement had with Ex-Govornor John Gary Evans and Ex-State Chairman H. H. Evans for information niven by them at conference hold in Atlanta between Hies?' gentlemen, Attorney General Lyon and At lorne;. Folder? Why were oilier members of the valions boards Of control not indic ted? What became of tho report of tho detec tives to the committee of certain members Of the House and Senate, and why was this report not made public? What wore Folder's fees, and why was .>e not prosecuted when it was known thai ho was attorney for a liquor house and was favored with purchases from dispensary boards and rebates were paid for these purchases? What criminal prosecutions have been brought, who lias been convicted and what has ii cont tho State? Wants Thorough Inquiry, A thorough Investigation of Ibis ??utile matter, gentlemen, will give a gre.il deal of satisfaction to your constituents. There arc those who believe th.n tho State bas lost more through wiuding-up commissions i han it has ever losl t brough 11 ? state dispensary system. Whether this be true or not, il is nol for ne ip say. 1 bold m> belief as to tho corruption, but thc people of South Carolina are entitled to tho tulles! and freest Investigation on you' part, bet?re tlif report of these gen tlemen is received and thoy are dis charged as public olli. ?als. South Carolina is paying bonds to day for dobts made bj scalawags an l carpet-banners, for things which ber citizenship never received Ibo benefl: therefor. I nder her democratic gov ernment BIIO bought whiskey ?it a price and sohl it, made a profit on it and now repudiates tho debt mad" by her sons, white men and Demo crats, If she can repudiate this in debtedness with Impunity and with out a scai' upon ber honor, why could she liol repudiate tho debi ol' thieves ami scoundrels who were aol her ow n people? i repeat, gentlemen, laying aside political feeling, laying aside per sonal feelings and animosity, and as true cl Uzona as you ard, who love your Stale, love her past traditions and aro proud of her future pros poets, should thoroughly Investigate this entire nuit KM-, clear un suspi cion against tlioso who are innocent and prosecute those who aro guilty, whether they he members of past boards or present, Very respectfully, Colo L. Blesse, Governor Discussed Possible Alt it mle. With reference lo tho Hist state ment of Governor Blouse as to the work in the commission, it may bo recalled by readers of tho Nows and Courier thal this story appeared In the Nows and Courier with reference to the attitude of the commissioners to Mr. Blouse. Tho article appeared exclusively in the News and Courier and tho information was obtained from a member of the commission, lt was simply slated that tho possibility of Mr. Meuse's attitude toward the commission was discussed, and othoi matters wen- pointe. 1 out In thc re port sent b.V the News and Couriet correspondent. This appeared, as stated by Mr. Mease, just after bc was nominated for Governor. How ever, il appeared only in tho NeWS and Courier, unless it was copied in some of the county papers. Attorney General Lyon's attitude In the matter ls to welcome an inves tigation. in both branches of the Genera Assembly tho message was recel vet as information and ordered printec in tho journal. House Cor Investigation. Columbia, Jan. 24.-At the nigh session ol' tho House, which laste? only a few minutes, Arthur Kibler in treduced a concurrent resolution pro viding for the investigation of tin winding-up commission as suggestec by Governor Moase in Iiis spccla message. Tho concurrent resolution as adopted, roads: "Ile it resolved by tho House o Representatives, the Senate concur ring, That the Speaker of the lions of Representatives appoint thro members of tho House and the Pres ?dont of the Senate appoint Hire members of the Senate, lo Inquir into all of the matters and things rt forced to lt) the Governor's messag of tho 24th Instant, relating to th investigation of (lie dispensary b the legislative commission appointe in the years 1905, 1906 and 190' and as to the acts and doings of th State dispensary commission, an also why the Attorney General hi not made certain prosecutions. "Sectlort 2. That the said comm! tee shall have power to summon wi nesses and to require the productif, of books, papers and documents. "Section 3. Thal tho commltti herein provided for be permitted sit during the session of the How and Senate and shall report befo the adjournment of the present se sion." l-'iddoi-'s l'art nor Issues Statement Atlanta, Ga., Jan. LT?.-Gen. tili ford L. Anderson, law partnqr Thomas B, Felder, In the latter's a sonco from Atlanta, to-day made statement in reference to tho Assoc ated Press dispatch, from Columbi in which Governor Please is quoti as Inquiring "why Felder was tl prosecuted when it was found that was the attorney for a liquor bon which was favored with liquor pit chases and rebates wore paid f these purchases." The statement was as follows: "Since tho Goodman and Flclsc mann comprom - referred to we also made under the achico ai through the instrumentality of "*v Felder, I assume that tho Governoi reference to those matters, and < maud that they he Inquired into, likewise an attempt to reflect up Mr. Felder. "Throughout tho entire course tile investigation of the South Cat lina state dispensary, and the dis] sitlon of Ihe matters confided the with hy thc? winding-up commission hnvo been closely associated w'ilh > Felder, and am familiar with all t facts. "Mr. Felder is out of the city, a in his behalf I desire \.o say that t charges and insinuations contained the Governor's message, which re to Mr. Felder, aro absolutely nut) and without foundation in fact. "If Governor Mease has been formed by any persons (hat there; existing facts giving foundation these charges, ho has been wilfu mislead by designing persons, w probably have foll the weight of lt growing out of their own trans Hom with the state dispensary, a seek this method of revenge." Huekache, Rheumatism, Sleepless!! itcsult from disordered kidneys, loy Kidney hills have- helped othc I hey will help you. Mrs. J. H. Mill Syracuse \. v.. says: "For n lc limo I suffered with kidney non and rheumatism. I had severe ba aches and felt all played out, Al I a Kim; two bott' >s of Foley Kidi Pills my backache is gone and wh I used lo Ho awake with rheum; pains i now sleep in comfort, Fo Kidney hills did wonderful things mo." Try them now. Harte I Pharmacy; w. ,1, Lunney, Seneca Tomatoes pack0(1 in peat and s dust go from Toronto to London j gooci order. AFTER PHOallNKNT MEN. Beginning of Proceedings in Famous Seminole Securities Company. Columbia. Jan. 20.-Cen. Wilie Jones, president ol' the Palmetto No tional Hank, and Washington A. Clark, president ol' the Carolina Na tional Hank, were served with papers this afternoon by Sheriff Coleman, of Richland county, who acted on au thority ol' a warrant issued by .Mag istrado Jordan, ol' Kershaw. The war rant alleges that .Mr. Jones and -Mr. ('lark, together with John Y. Car lington, as ofllcors of the Seminole Securities Company, obtained from L. L. Clyburn a noto lo the amount ol' $1,500 for stock in the Seminole Securities Company. -Mr. Clyburn al leges that then1 was misrepresenta tion by the above named parties. The warrant was served on Mr. Jones and \\v. viark at their respec tive ollicos lids afternoon. Rond in Hie sum ol' $1,000 was furnished by each. Roth Cen. Jones and Mr. Clark are well known in South Carolina and are men prominent lu the affairs [ot Columbia. It has been rumored for some time that proceedings would be instituted against them. The other defendant, John Y. Carlington, is not in Hie State. Dyspepsia is America's curso. Bur dock Blood Hitters conquers dyspep sia every time, lt drives out impuri ties, tones the stomach, restores per fect digestion, normal weight, and good health. *!? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j, ?j. ?j. tiu ?j? ?j? ?P FOR IOU CORN CONTEST. *!* **" Boysj Attend .Meeting ut Court ?J? House, February 4. ?J* .I* In order that the boys of V . Oconee county may have a j, % fair show In the State contest a|a for corn club prizes the com- ??. ing year, it is deemed advisa "?I? bio lo begin making prepara- "I* . lions at once. For this pur- . *** pose a mass meeting of all " jr, boys Interested is called to ?j. meet at the Court House on ?J? Saturday, February 4th, at ll *fr . a. m. . *** The work of the Oconee *** The work of tile Oconee j, boys In the last contest shows * up very creditably, and lt ls * .J? earnestly hoped that a greater .}* _ number may enter the con- , test this year and make lt all **** . the more Interesting. j n* DO NOT FORGET THF % .J? DATE, and be on hand at ll ?J? o'clock on Saturday, Febru "r a ry 4 tb. * At ?J? ?J? ?|- ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J? ?!? La Grippe Coughs Strain and weaken the system, and If not checked may develop into pneu monia. No danger of this when Fo ley's Honey and Tar is taken prompt ly, it is a reliable family medicine for all coughs and colds, and acts quickly and effectively in cases of ?.roui). Refuse substitutes. Barton's Pharmacy; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Poison in Dottie of Wine. Chester, Jan. 20.-A dastardly at tempt was made a few days ago to poison C. C. Freeland, a well known furniture merchant. A bottle of poisoned wine was sent Mr. Freeland through the malls, accompanied by a badly spelled letter, telling him that the wine was a very flue home-made article and the donor hoped to see him in a few days. Mr. Freeland was suspicious of the stuff, however, and instead of using it lie turned il over to a local physician for analysis. This physician sent the bottle to Charles ton, and the analysis has not yet ar rived. From tests made here, how ever, it seems that the wine is filled With highly combustible ingredients that are no doubt, very poisonous. Officers are at work on the case, and doubtless there will he some develop ments in a few days. Meeting Greenfield Union, lt is desired that Hie members of Greenfield Local Cnion, and any Oth ers who wish to join with us, meid on the first Saturday in February at Union school house at 2 o'clock In the afternoon. We have business of importance to transact. ll. L. Verner, President. Russell Rallonger. Secretary. Wood's Seeds For The Tarni and Garden have an established reputation extending over thirty years, be ing planted and used extensively by the best Farmersand Garden ers throughout the Middle and Southern States. Wood's New for 1911 will Seed Catalog ? to what crops and seeds to plant for success and profit. Our pub lications have long been noted for the full and complete infor mation which they give. Catalog mailed free on request. Write for it. T. w. WOOD & SONS. Seedsmen, - Richmond, Va. * Thc Orig Mr. Roysto Manufacturer o above other cor idea Twenty-se to-day; the rest Factories to sup] F. s. NORFOLK. VA. ' MACON. QA. C 1-mn.nw.?iiiiiiiiiniw. i' DAVID GUA H AM PHILLIP** 1)10 A I). 1 Author's Wounds Provo Fatal, und Dentil ('niuo Night of 24th. Now York. .lan. 24. - David Gra ham Phillipa has lost his brave light for lifo. Ho diod in Bellevue Hos pital late to-night, a victim ol' FUz hugh C. Goldsborough, an accent ric and emotional musician, who, al though ol' relined taste and aristo cratic Southern stock, shot the novel ist dow., yeslciday for <i ? anded grude, then killed himself. Phillips fought valiantly to live, but six bul- i let holes were too much even for his grit and sturdy constitution, and, as ll o'clock came and passed, bodied. He was conscious up to within a quarter of an hour of his death. At the bedside were his sister, Caroline Feervert ; his brother, Harrison W. Phillips; bis personal physician, Dr. j Eugene Fuller, and Dr. Donovan, of j Bellevue. The immediate cause of death was hemorrhage of the right lung, which bad been pierced by one steel clad bullet, from Goldsborough^ automatic revolver. Up to 9 o'clock the novelist was testing quietly and both physicians and relatives were hopeful of the outcome. He bad been conscious all day and had received visitors, among them his sister, his brother, United States Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, and several writers of note. Their visits were extremely brief, but ali who came away appeared optimistic. About !l o'clock the patient took a turn for the worse, and. although the surgeons did every tiling In their power, the end was inevitable. Goldsborough'* motive for his deed ls as much as ever a mystery, but lt is generally thought that be took exception to something in one Of Mr. Phllllps's novels. In a diary Goldsborough bitterly resents what he styles Phillipa's un gallant picture of the American wo man, as drawn in sonn? of Iiis writ ings. If these pages prove to be genuine, it would seem that the vonni; musician resented not what be considered an attack on bis fam ily, bul rather sought to vindicate American women as a whole. At any rate, the obsession grew until he shot tho man he hated, and sacrificed bis own lifo. How's I bis ? Wo offer one hundred dollars re ward for any case of catarrh (bat cannot ho cured by Hall's Catarrh Curo. F. .1. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Wo, tho undersigned, have known h'. .1. Cheney for Hie last flftoen years, and believe him perfectly hon orable in all business transactions . and financially able to carry out any j obliga! ions made hy his linn. Wabling. Kliman & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ?. j Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in I tornally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ol' tho sys I lem. Testimonials sent frei?. PliCO 7f> cents per bottle. Sold by all d rtlgglsts. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. Tennessee Sued by Arkansas. Memphis, Tonil., Jan. 2.S.- Car ruthers Ewing, of Memphis, announc ed that, acting as solicitor for tho attorney general of Arkansas, bebas . tiled suit in the United States Su premo Court against the State ol' Tennessee, involving the light of Ju risdiction over 12,000 acres of land, the purpose primarily being lo have the boundary line between Hie two States definitely established. F in of Royster Fe r believed that succei f Fertilizers who woul< isiderations. This was ven years ago and tl ult has been that ?t i ply the demand for Royi ROYSTER GUANO COMPA1 FACTORIES AND SALES OFFICES. FARBORO. N. C. COLUMBIA. 8. C. 8PARTA OLUMBU8, QA. MONTGOMERY, ALA. DAI MISTRIAL IN SCHENK CASIO. - . i After laing; Deliberation Jury Dis- . churned-Ono for Conviction. Wheeling, W. Va., Jan. 26.-After I struggling for more than 21 hours 1 will? a mass ol* technical and sensa tional testimony, the jury In the case of Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk, charged with poisoning her husband, | John O. Schenk, announced late to day that they were hopelessly divided and could not reach a verdict. Judge L. S. Jordan importuned them to fur ther efforts, but at 5.04 p. m. dis charged them from the ease. To-night Mrs. Schenk is again in jail, despite ber hopes that, she would be a free woman upon the verdict of the jury. The final vote taken by the jury after the long session stood 11 for acquittal and one for conviction. On the Hist ballot taken within live min utes after the jury retired Wednesday evening eight voted for acquittal, three for conviction and one refused to vote. When the. jury was brought into court at 5 o'clock, the members were polled separately, each giving as bis opinion that a verdict could not be roached, and they were discharged. Prospect is Wide. The failure to arrive at an agree ment opens up a world of possibili ties. While a new trial will be neces sary, the task of selecting a jury will bo most difficult. Virtually all (be evidence has been brought out and there are few who have not formed an opinion. There was a rumor to-night that charges of bribery and attempted bri bery had been made 1 y members of the jury following their discbarge, but several of the Jurors later denied the rumors emphatically. Mrs. Schenk was remanded to jail following thc disagreement. The amount of the bond required to se cure her liberty pending a second trial bas not been determined upon. Milton I). Moore, ol' Greenville county, bas been appointed a scien tific assitsant in tho United States de partment of agriculture. Nature makes thc cure:, after all. Now and then she get? into a tight place and needs helping out. Things get started in the wrong direction. Something is needed to check disease and start thc system in thc right direction toward health. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypo phosphites can do just this. It strengthens thc nerves, feeds famished tis sues, and makes rich blood. Von HAMS nv Ar.r.nunnoisTS 8on<t Itlim? of |ut|ipr nm! (Iilfl ml. tor our txmutlful Sarlniis ilni.k ?ml OhiM'? Skotohdlook Kuch bnnk contuirm n Uoori Luck Pon ny. SCOTf & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St.. New York ADE MARV< mr REGISTERED. rtilizcrs. ss awaited the d place quality Mr. Royster's lis is his idea requires Eight ster Fertilizers* NTY, NBURQ, 8. C. .TIMORE, MD. DUX I ICS BEING AT CONFEKE N < ' F.. John Gary KVnns Incensed at Message of Governor Blouse. Spnrtanburg, Jan. L'7.-John Gary l?vans, former Governor of South Car olina, returned this afternoon from Columbia, where he went to demand an explanation of the implied charges made against him by Gover nor Blense in the latter's message to Hie Legislature regarding thc com mission of winding-up the State dis pensary. Ile said that upon learning that llie Legislature would investi gate the charges be made no effort to communicate with the Governor. Mr. Evans entered a general denial of the insinuations in thc fololwing statement: "As soon as I saw the matter in The Herald 1 immediately went to Columbia. 1 lound that the Legisla ture had appointed a committee to make au immediate investigation of the allegations in tho Governor's message. It will be reported at the present session. "1 do not care to make any detail ed statement until that committee meets, when the Governor will be called upon to present bis informa tion. "I will state, however, that so far as I am concerned tho connection of my name with the matter is without any foundation of fact or circum stance. ? "1 have not seen one of those whoso name is mentioned in connec tion with mino in four years until a week ago In Columbia." Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind piles yield to Donn's Oint ment. Chronic cases soon relieved, finally cured. Druggists all sell it. Lite is a bonny Proposition. Man comes into this world without his consent and leaves it against, his will. During lils stay on earth his time is spent in one continuous round ol' contraries and misunderstandings by thi' balance of our species. In bis infancy he ls an angel; in bis boy hood lu- is a devil; in his manhood lie is everything from a lizard ap; In Iiis duties he is an Utter fool; if he raises a family he ls a chump; if bc raises a small check he is a thief, and then the law raises tho devil with him; if be is a poor man be is a poor manager and bas no sense; if be ls rich he is dishonest, hut con sidered smart; if be is in politics be is a grafter and a crook; if be is out ol' politics you can't place him, as be is an undesirable citizen; if ile goes lo church he is ;( hypocrite; if lie stays away front church be ls a. sinner and damned; if lie donates to foreign mlssl" ho does it for show; if he doesn't ho is stingy and a tight* w: d. When he first comes into tho world everybody wants lo kiss bim before he goos out they all want to kiel; him. If he dies young there was a great future b ?fore him; if he lives lo a ripe old age ho ls simply in the way and living to save funeral expenses. Life is a funny road, but we all like to travel it inst tho same. Pneumonia Pol lows a Cold, Put never follows the use of Roley's Honey and Tar, which checks Hm cough and expels Hie cold. M. Stock well, Hannibal, Mo., says: "lt beats all tho remedies I ever used. I con tracted a bad cold and cough and was threatened with pneumonia. One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar com pletely cured me." No Opiates, Just a reliable household niodlcino, Bar ton's Pharmacy; W. J. Lunney, Sen eca. -Ai