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THE CASE PROVED INTERESTING Defendant in Magistrate Crisp's Court Got 110 Days. A very interesting case was tried last Thursday in Magistrate A. P. Crisp's Court In Walhalla when one P. D. Darnes was arraigned on the charge of fraud. Barnes was re cently arrested and brough to the Oconee jail, charged with fraud lp connection with a subscription scheme, Barnes, lt seems, traveling and posing as a representative of several papers? taking subscriptions therefor, receiving money, etc., without authority from the publish ers. The amounts solicited and col lected by Barnes wore very small about 30 or 35 cents-for which a three-year subscription was prom ised. Barnes claimed 'o ho working under an agreement wich one Fisher, who, he saldi had headquarters in Baltimore, Md. Suspicion was first directed to Barnes from tho fact that no word was heard from the papers by sub scribers and no papers were ever re ceived. Letters to the publishers brought word that no such solicitor was in the Held canvassing with their authority- Thereupon a warrant was issued for Barnes. C. NV. Zimmer, representing the poultry journal, arrived in Walhalla last Wednesday to prosecute the case against Barnes. There were seventeen counts in the Indictment, on only one of which Barnes was tried. This resulted in conviction and Magistrate Crisp imposed a fine of $50 or imprisonment for thirty days. The prosecution announced that it desired to push the other sixteen eounts, whereupon Barnes broke down, pleading guilty on four other counts, on each of which the Magis trate imposed a sentence of $20 or 2 0 days, the aggregate In the five eases being $130 or 110 days. Barnes finally gave a considerable (account of himself and his connec tion with the scheme that has been ?in progress for a short while. He said there are four others working in connection with him. Ono by the name of Fisher, he says, ls from Montgomery, Ala., with headquart ers in Baltimore. The three other solicitors Barnes named as O'Harra, Hamilton and Wolfe. Barnes, according to his admis ion, was to cover the Southern Bail ay from Atlanta well into Virginia, wi the second had terrtory on the. m Hiern from Charlotte to WU ming an, thence to Richmond, while tho ...ird is covering tho Seaboard Air Line from Atlanta lo Richmond. Barnes stated that they had no ar rangements a? to a meeting plate, but that they had agreed to write at a given point on a certain date. He figured lt out that one of the men would reach Wilmington some time last week. Questioned closely as to bis contract for working, Barnes ii ii ?l! y admitted that ?he contract, uni ilei v. li lc h he was working wa? writ ,<??. nd signed by him, (Barnes,) ni 4hough fha signature thereto ls thal ol fui' Fisher1. Barnes says that ho has \vlf< and family in Atlanta and admitted hav ing lived at one time in Baltimore. At the trial he mantained a very in jured air throughout until one of the attorneys for the prosecution asked bim the question if his name was not Tucker. Upon this question being put, Barnes became badly rattled, accused the counsel of attempting to draw him into something which he knew nothing" ol' and appealed to the court, for protection. He never an swered the question, refusing point 'blank to do so. The inkling as to the name Tucker came about in a peculiar way. In some manner a lotter writ ten by a prisoner in tho county jail, without signature, gave the Infor mation to some one, whose name is not divulged, that "Tucker is In, jail under the name of Barnes." it is supposed that Hie author of ibis letter is the prisoner who was ar rested at Seneca some time hack for attempting to pass a check on a mer chant, the check having already been paid by the Enterprise Bank here, and in transit to the Seneca Bank for collection it somehow came into the possession of the man now in jail. This check, drawn by tho Oconee Telephone Co. on the Seneca Bank, was made payable to "S. E. Wilson" and had boen properly endorsed, and ?be man who presented it for pay ment a second time claimed first that Iiis name was "S. E. Wilson." hut later denied this, stating thal his name is Whitney, and claiming that a lady had given him the check lo get cashed and had instructed him to purchase with tho proceeds some clothing for himself. Tli^ fact that this man knows, or appears to know. Tucker or Barnes lends additional spice to thc case. Barnes appears lo have been well raised, and is probably under forty years of age now. Since ho has been confined In tho jail lie is said io have received two letters from an Atlanta pharmacy, these being addressed to ;'l)r. .1. L. Shlppel, care of F. D. Hames. Walhalla S. C.. and it ls the supposition, based oil his physical ap pearance, that ho has used this means of securing some drug that he could not otherwise have gotten without the use of the fictitious phy sician's name. Barnes is almost an invalid, suffering continually from an ailment thal calls for constant treat ment, and it ls tho supposition Hint whatever drug he is compelled to use contains some powerful narcotic. The twelve additional counts in the Indictment have not been passed upon by Magistrate Crisp, and will bo held open pending future develop ments in tho case. -?-, Tlie Demons of tho Swamp are mosquitoes. As they sting they put deadly malaria germs in the blood. Then follow tho Icy chills and the fires of fever. Tho appetlto Hies and the strength fails; also malaria often paves the way for deadly ty phoid. But Electric Bitters ki?l aiid cast out tho malaria germs from the blood; glvo you a fino appotlto and renew your strength. "After long suffering," wroto Wm. Frotwell, of Lacama, N. C., "three bottles drovo all the malaria from my system, and I've had good health ever since." Best for all stomach, livor and kid ney Mils. 50c. at all druggists. IN THE CONEHOSS COMMUNITY. Itonth of Mrs. Enoch Breazealo l>eeply Deplored-law?! News. Coneross, May 18.-Special: Our Community \va3 saddened ln8t Tues day when we learned that the quiet, gentle spirit of Mrs. Enoch Breazeale had winged its Hight to Him who loved her hotter than we. Although shut in by ill health for many years from joining in the pleasures of her companions, she was always bright and cheerful, being of a particularly sweet and affectionate disposition. Sbo s unod to feel a comforting as surant., of her Saviour's constant presence and love. Mrs. B.eazealo died at her homo In Westminster. She had been suf fering from a stroke of paralysis for several months. She, with her fam ily, spent the greater part of her lifo'in this community. They moved from here to Westminster a few months ago. She had been for some years a member " the Westminster Baptist church. She leaves to mourn her death her aged husband, three sons and one daughter-.las. O. and B. D. Bro- ealo. of Westmin ster; K. D. Brea/onle, of Cordelo, Ca., and Mrs. Sallie Good, of Flor ida. The bereaved familv have the sym pathy of many friends in their sore trial. Tho Interment took placo at the Baptist cemetery. Many beauti ful floral pieces were brought as to kens of sympathy hy loving friends. J. C. Barker had the misfortune to lose a line horse last Thursday. FI ero! el and Zetna Abbott and sis ter, Ouynell. wore week-end guests of their sister, Mrs. Lilah Mitchell, of Westminster. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Hunnicutt left last week for Americus, Ga., whore they will spend some time visiting at the home o? Mr. and Mrs. D. F. McAUster. Their friends here wish thom a pleasant visit. Robert Crampton and throe chil dren spent some time last week with the former's brother, John Crump ton, near Tunnel Hill. Wo regret to learn of the death of Mrs. J. H. Brewer, which occurred at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Morton, of West Union, Satur day. Mrs. Brewer recently resided near here and was well known In this community. She was a devoted Christian woman, and had been a member of the Baptist church for over forty years The entire com munity joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. A white spotted dog belonging to fl. L. Barker was killed by E. M. Gumbrell Sunday afternoon, lt was supposed to bo mad. The dog loft home Sunday morning. ll will be well to watch any dog that has como in contact, with that ono, and we hope lt hasn't done much barm in the communty. Roy M. Abbott, of Central, spent several days very pleasantly recently with homefolks In this community. Misses Maud? and /idle HOBBO spent; the g ron ter patt of last weeV In Westminster. disse- Miqnio and <\nn}o Bj u . ?pent some time recently visiting ii?? ; Misses White, of Pleasant ililli Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis, of West minster, spent a day recently at. the homo of Mrs. Nettle Hesse. What Texans Admiro is hearty, vigorous life, according to Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio. "We lind," bo writes, "that Dr. King's New Life Pills surely put new lifo and energy Into a person. Wife and I T believe they are tho best made." ; Excellent for stomach, liver or kid ney troubles. 25c. at all druggists. ' DEATH OF MRS. .IAS. H. BREWER. .Suffering Sudden Attack Wednesday, the End Caine Saturday. j Mrs. Elizabeth Brewer, loving wife Of J. H. Brewer, died at Ibo j home of her son-in-law, J. Furman I Morton, in Wost Union, on Saturday, 'May llth, at 5 o'clock j), m. On Wednesday morning she was sud i donly s.ricken while standing hy a I (able, and fell to the floor. Her daughter was at her side In a mo J ment and picked her up. Tho stricken lady uttered bul one word i that could bo understood. Physl ! (dans wore called at once and all that loving hands and earnest prayers could do was dono for her, bul she never revived. Sin? lingered in that state until Saturday afternoon nt ~< o'clock, when the end came. She did not. seem to suffer any pain and pass ed peacefully away Mrs. Brewer was a kind-hearted Christian woman, always ready and willing to do anything she could for i tho sick and suffering. She never lost an opportunity to do her full duty In tho homo, or as neighbor or friend, ever turning a willing oar to .tho call of distress so far as her physical and financial strength would allow. To know her was to love her. In early Ufo she joined the Baptist church and lived a Christian life for over forty years. On .lune 17, 1866, she was happily married to .Tames H. Brewer, and lo this union four chil dren, two boys and two girls, wen; born, ono hov dying in Infancy. Throe aro living and wore af her b'odsldo when the end came. The survlvvlng children aro W. H. Brewer, of Richland; Mrs. Wiri, C. Moiton, of Walhalla, and Mrs.. .1. P. Morton, of West. Union. She was in her 6 fi th year, having been horn No vember 1 2, 1843. Besides tho two daughters and one son sile loaves her aged husband and a host of friends to mourn her death. Her remains were laid to rest in tho Poplar Springs cemetery Sunday afternoon, funeral services hoing conducted by her pastor, Rev. Henderson, and Rev. C. S. Blackburn. Tb. re aro many friends of tho fam ily who will join with us in extend ing to tho bereaved ones the deep est sympathy in their sorrow. There never was a Hmo when peo plo appreciated tho real merits of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy moro than now. This ls shown by tho in creaso in sales and voluntary testi monials from persoiiB who havo been cured by it. If you or your children are troubled with a cough or cold givo it a trial and bocome acquainted with its good qualities. For sale by all dealers. STRANGER SUICIDES IN JAIL. | Mun from St. Louis or Atlanta Took Life V.'?h Carbolic Acid. j Tampa, Fla., May 12.-R. L. Gray, of either Atlanta or St. Louis, com mitted oulcido In a cell in tho local city prison hero tbs morning at 7 o'clock, by swallowng carbolic acid. Gray arrived lu Tampa Friday and gave his name at tho hotel, where he stopped as Carl Gannon. Ho rented a typewriter Saturday afternoon and a few hours later sold it for $20 to an automobile dealer, who became suspicious when the price was men tioned. Gannon was subsequently arrested and carried to the police sta tion. At 6 o'clock this morning he was served with breakfast, and at 7 was found on the floor of his cell dead. A cell mato was still asleep when the dead body was found. Letters, laundry marks on gar ments worn by the man and In his baggage Identify him as R. L. Gray. The carbolic acid was bought In At lanta and clothing marks indicate that he had also purchased clothing there. Cray carried cards lu his pocket, with the name "Carl Gannon, Flor ida Land Company, Chemical Build ing, St. Louis." Helps a Judge in Hud Fix. Justice Flt Cherry, of Gillis Mills, Tenn., was plainly worried. A bad sore on his log had ba tiled several doctors and long resisted all reme dies. "1 thought, it was a cancer," ho wrote. "At last I used Hucklcn's Arnica Salve, and was completely cured." Ouros burns, bolls, ulcers, cuts, bruises and idles. 2 5 cents at all druggists. ?!*?*?.*. ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ANNOUNCEMENTS. ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty Candidates' Cards under this head ing will be inserted for the sum of $3-strictly in advance. Please do not ask us to charge to an account. FOR JUDGE OP PROBATE. At the request of friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate for Oconee County, subject to tho rules of the Democratic primary. V. F. MARTIN. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the ofllce of Judge of Pro bate for Oconee county, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party governing primary elections. JOHN B. S. DENDY. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. 1 hereby announce myself a candi- j dato for Supervisor of Oconee ' I County, subject to tho action of the Democratic party in the primary elec- j Hon. YANCY C. LANGSTON. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of' 0 mt County - b?-tot tn ?he action I ?I tin Di ti? '..u. part) In 'Ii? pri , mary election.). .!. B, OLIOLA Np. ? \ i ho solicitai . .ii nf friends i j herobs wniouneo niysplf ti candidato , foi Supervisor of Oeoheo County, subject to tho action of the Demo cratic party in the primary elections. A. T. SMITH. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for County Supervisor, subject to the action of the Democratic party In the primary election. YV. C. FOSTER. Feeling that I can well serve the public of Oconee I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Super visor, subject to rules and action of Democratic party. ELBERT F. HUDSON. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Oconee County, subject, to the action of Ibo Democratic party in tho pri mary elections. W. N. WOO LB RI GUT. The friends of W. A. GRANT hereby announce him as a candidate for -the olllce of Supervisor of Oco neo County, subject lo the rules of the Democratic party in the primary elections. Tho friends of NATHANIEL PHIL LIPS respectfully announce him a candidate for re-election to the ofllce of County Supervisor, subject to the action of the Democratic party in tho approaching primary elections. I hereby nnnounco myself a candi date for tho ofllce of County Super visor, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary elec tions. L. H. V. HODSON. I hereby announce myself a can didalo for Supervisor of Oconee County, subject to the action of the Democratic party in tho primary elections. J. DENNETT HILL. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for tho ofllce of County Com missioner of Oconee, subject lo rules Of Democratic party governing pri mary elections. J. B. TOMPKINS. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for County Commissioner, .sub ject, to Democratic primary rules. I thank the voters for their past sup port. J, L. CHASTAIN. 1 hereby announce myself a candi dato for County Commissioner, sub ject to the rules governing Demo cratic ]>rimary elections. ROBERT THOMAS. At. the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner of Oconee, subject to action of Democratic party in the primary elections. I). H. STA NC IL. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for County Commissioner of Oconee, subject to tho action of the Democratic party in tho primary election. H. C. WALKER. I hereby nnnounco myself a candi dato for County Commissioner of Oconee, subject to the action of the Democratic party in tho primary election. E. D. KING. I hereby nnnounco mysolf a candi date for County Commissioner of Oco nee, subject to the action of tho Dem ocratic party In tho primary olection. JACKSON L. MILLER. I hereby nnnounco myself a can didate for County Commissioner of Oconeo, subject to the action of the Democratic party in tho ensuing pri males. W. R. HUNT. * FOR CONGRESS: I 'hereby announce myself a can didato for Congress form ne Third Congressional District of South Caro lina, subject to the action of tho vot ers of tho district in tho Democratic primaries. MARCUS C. LONG. FOR STATE SENATE. I hereby announce myself a can didate for election to the State Son ato from Oconee county, subject to I tho niles governing Democratic pri maries. FRANK M. CARY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Oconee county, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party governing primary elections. j M. R. MCDONALD. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Oconeo county, subject to tho rules of the primary election. \V. M. DROWN. At tho solicitation of friends, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the Houso of Representatives from Oconee. subject to the action of Hie Democratic parly In the primary elections. (REV.) J. D. TRA M EL. 1 hereby announce myself as a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Oconee county, subject to tho action of the Democratic party In the primary ^lections. FRANK ll. SHIRLEY. FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for Solicitor of tho Tenth Judi cial Circuit, and pledge to abide the result of the Democratic, primary and to support the nominees thereof. .INO. M. DANI FL. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidato for re-election for the of flco of Clerk of Court for Oconee County, subject to tho action of the Democratic party in tho primary election. JOHN F. CRAIG. FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Superintendent of Education of Oco nee County, subject to the rules of tho Democratic party governing pri mary elections. WADE C. HUGHS. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. At tho solicitation of friends I 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Auditor of Oconeo county, sub ject to the rules and regulations of tho Democratic party. AUTHUR F. FINLEY. Having been solicited by my friends, of whom several aro old Confed?ralo veterans, whom I de light to honor, 1 announce myself a candidate for nomination as Auditor of Oconee County, subject to the I rules governing tho Democratic ? party. OSCAR HARRIS. I T hereby announce myself a can ! didate for noinlnatloi Vu di toi ot. i Oconeo County, subject to the rules I gerara in g tho Diuuo'?rattc party. D. A, SMITH. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the otllce of Sheriff of Oco nee County, subject t?*? tho action of the Democratic party in the primary I elections. J. N. FITZGERALD. I hereby nnnounco myself a can didate for 'the ellice of Sheriff of Oconee County, subject to the action of the Democrat ic. party in the pri mary elections. JOHN W. DAVIS. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the ofllce or Sheriff of Oconeo County, subject to the action of tho Democratic party In the pri mary elections. M. W. GIBSON. I I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the ofllce of Sheriff of Oco neo county, subject to tho action of the Democratic party In the primary elections. W. M. DILLARD. j I hereby announce myself a candi dato for re-election to tho ofllce of Sheriff of Oconee County, subject to tho rules governing the Democratic primary elections. W. M. KAY. Tho friends of CR AYTON P. WAL KER respectfully announce him a candidate for Sheriff of Oconee Coun ty, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic, party in the ensuing primary elections. I hereby announce myself a candi-1 date for tho olllce of Sheriff Of Oco neo county, subject to the action of the Democratic party in tho primary elections. JAMES C. SHOCKLEY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a can didato for Treasurer of Oconee C'ounty, subject to the action of the Democratic party In the primary elections. W. S. O RA UL. In accord a n co with the rulos of tho Democratic party, I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for nom ination as Treasurer ol Oconee County. JOHN if. BROWN. I hereby announce myself a candi date for tho ofllce of Treasurer of Oconeo county, subject to the rules governing the Democratic party in tho primary elections. RICHARD W. GRUBBS. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules gov erning the Democratic party in the ensuing primaries. lt. HENRY ALEXANDER. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a can didate for tho otllco of Coroner of Oconee County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in the pri mary elections. WHIT KNOX. Tho friends of JOHN G. REEDER nspoctftilly announce him a candi date for the ofllce of Coroner of Oco neo County, subject to tho action of the Democratic party In the pri mary elections. I horoby announce myself as a can didate for tho ?frico of Coroner of Oconeo county, subject to tho action of tho voters of the Democratic party In tho ensuing primary elections. ANDREW M. NORRIS. At tho solicitation of Monds, I nnnounco myself a candidato for the ofneo of Coronor of Oconeo county, subject to tho action of tho Demo cratic party In tho primary elections. JEFF B. MARETT. "HI-SPE? A? ADARING Shoe for Y 'Toe raised many ( more conservative "L Very short Vamp, high S Arch and Heel, causing the shorter, and smaller, than in ( A "Vanity" Style for Ye Men who delight in wearing "something different.'1 SPECIFICATIONS A? -Black Smooth Calf -Blucher Oxford -Solea ll Sq. Single -Heels 12/8 Military ?XONU WI.NTH HOI? CODDECF. SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for tho award or vacant, scholarships in Winthrop College and for tho admission of now students will he held at the County Court House on Friday, July 5, at 1> a. m. Applicants must ho not. loss than fifteen years of age. When Scholarships aro vacant after July fi they will ho awarded to thoso making the highest average at this examination, provided they moot Hie conditions governing the award. Ap plicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before tho examination for Scholarship ox , antination blanks. I Scholarships aro worth $100 and ; freo tuition. The n,oxt session will i b il In bbl 1.8 1?10 For fur ther In.formjHlon ?ind bata logue ad - I dress Pren. t>. H. lobm.on, itock : inn. a. c. 2v Closing Out ! fin Bulk or at1 Retail, our entire jlinc of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,, * Hats, Caps, Coat Suits, Skirts,' 'Underwear, Knit * Goods, Shirts,' Neckwear,, fTrunks, etc, etc. . * Going out of bu siness. Come if you want BAR GAINS, J* J* rn M. S.STRIBLING, Westminster. 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