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Ihe Aiken Recorder. PROCEEDINGS OF COURT. On Wednesday afternoon, the 20th PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO OBITUARY. Mrs. Legare is expected back from Democratic Newspaper, Charles Pt'BMSHED EVEBY TgCRSDAY. 1 tried for instant, George Hunter, John Henry r h ' r . and Julius Rhineheart, were . ^ /t,dar Mountain to-day. By ARTHUR P. FORD. arson, for the burning of a ! Mr. John Rates, of Jackson, tenant house on the Salley place near tee city on Monday. Mr. R. C. Salley testified that was in THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1905 COTTON MARKET REPORT. AUGUSTA. Strict Low Middling 10 Middling lOfj Good middling 10>£ AIKEN. Strict Low Middling 9% Middling 10 Good Middling 10J^ COUNTRY PRODUCE. Hens, each.. .. .. 30 Country Butter per lb 25 Rosin 13.45 Turpentine 62 BREVITIES. There was a young lady from Siam, Who said to her lover named Priam : “To kiss me, of course. You'll have to use force, But the Lord knows you’re stronger than I am.” The young ladies Thursday club, after a summer of thin attendance, s > many qf the members having be< n away, will meet with renewed activity this afternoon, at Miss Percival’s. Aiken boasts of its very dry climate, bnt^at this time we would exchange our dry drought for any demned damp moist unpleasant climate in the coun try. Judge Ernest Gary was held up at the point of a pistol by a masked high wayman on one of the most prominent residence streets of Columbia at eleven o’clock Saturday night and robbed of $28 in cash and a valuable gold watch and chain. Henry Walker, a colored man about five feet, six inches in height, weighing about 150 pounds, wearing small black hat, speckled shitt, dark pants, and No. 8 shoes, has escaped from the city chain gang. A reward of $25 will be paid bj' the city of Aiken for his arres*. Mr. C. B. Soutter is having consider able repairs and additions made to the old Lamb residence on Hayne avenue. Mr. H. K. Chatfield is building a large cellar, and doing other important ma son work, and John Adkins has charge of the carpenter work on the repairs and addition. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Pease ami chil dren left yesterday for SilverCity, New Mexico, where they will spend a couple of months. Mr. Pease’s health has been run down of late and needs recu perating. Mrs. Margeson and children will accompany them, and then go on to Los Angeles, Cal. The drought has been so prolonged, and accompanied with such a high de gree of heat that many of the W'ells on farms in Aiken county have gone dry. and some farmers have to haul water long distances for their stock. Most of the wells on the levels near the town are either dry or so low as to be almost useless. Dental Netice. I have returned from the -mountains resumed my practice. I may be found in my office every day in the week ex cept Mondays and Thursdays. I go to Augusta on these two days. B. H. Teague D. D. S., Aiken S. C. Sept. 2g 1905. Billed Two Bsttleenakes. Last week young Dan Williamson, son of Mr. B. A. Williamson, killed two large rattlesnakes near Erglc’s Bridge, each having 14 rattles. He first saw one in an old fence cor ner and -diot it, and when he approach ed Tf'fiu 11 it out. ravr ifr'a <¥hie he also «hot. They were large snakes. Perry Julius Rhinehart admitted to him a few days afterwards that though he did ! not take part he was present when i Charles and Hunter put kerosene on the house and set it. He made same I statement at preliminary. Rhinehart I swore he made statement because he was frightened, Mr. Galley having a j pistol. The other defendants denied all knowledge of crime, setting up de fense of alibi. The court instructed the jury that testimony of Rhinehart could be considered only against him and not against the other defendants. The jury acquitted all three. Ed Hennon was convicted of assault with intent to rape a five year old white girl near Windsor The case of the State vs Pooser for breach of trust was continued until the next term of court. The case against Mr. John Stevens for breach of trust was nol pros’d. On Thursday Ed Hennon was con victed of assault with intent to rape, and got two years on the chaingang. Goss Ready was tried for murder in the killing of Fred Davenport, but the solicitor saw that it was a clear case of self-defense, and asked that the Jury acquit the defendant, which was done. Major Gunter, charged with murder in ihe killing of Levy Jerry, near Wag- ener, was convicted of manslaughter and recommended to the mercy of the court, Ann .Jerry, mother of the bpy who was killed, testified that at her house near Wagener.on March 19th*the defendant killed her son Levy. That several boys had been playing with a pistol in the yard, and she took it and put it in the smoke-house. When she next saw it Gunter was running in the house after Levy. That she caught hold of Major, begging him not to shoot Jerry, but that he dragged her from the room after Levy and finally shot him. The defendant appeared to be drinking. The three boys who were present testified that Major took tin* pistol from one of them (Jasper) and ran in the house after Levy, but they did not see what took place in the house Messrs. G. L. Toole,and Lewis Wood, represented the defendan'. John Watson, charged with rape, was convie ed of assault and battery, and got two years on the chaingang. On Friday, Robert Lowery, defended by Messrs. Davis, Gunter & Gyles, was acquitted of the charge of assault and battery and carryingconcealed weapons Stephen Latimore was convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill, and got $50 fine or eighteen months on the chaingang. . Berry Davis was also convicted of the same offense, and got five years on tne Monday morning the first case called was that against John Piper, for mur der The State had summoned nearly twenty-five witnesses^but did not put up more than a dozen. The testimony of the witnesses varied but little, all agreeing that Piper after having a fuss with Ben Turner was taken off by Ellis Trowell and Emanuel Hartley. That he protested and told them to turn him loose, and finally shoved Hartly from him. That Hartley was unarmed. The defendant claims that it was an acc’dental homicide ; that when he was being taken off. Turner was still shoot ing at him.or about to do so,and he was endeavoring to cock his pistol to defeat} himself from Turner when Hartley tried to get it out of his hand and it fired and then fell to the ground That he and Har ley were good friends and wouldn’t have hurt him for any thing. Hendersons represented the State. J. A. Wyman. Esq , defendant. The ju y found him guilty of man slaughter and he got five years in the penitentiary. On Tuesday Joe Butler was tried for assault and battery with intent to kill, and for carrying concealed weapons The jury found him not guilty on the first count, and could not -agree as to unusually The judge ordxTTrd a mi*- Miss Hazzard, of Georgetown is ; visiting Miss Eve Walker. Miss Ella Croft has left for St. Ma ry’s college, at Raleigh N. C., Mr. W. W. Edgerton is improving, i and hopes soon to be about again. Mrs Henry Warren and Miss Thorp j expect return to Aiken at an early day. The Misses Carew. of Charleston, are in Aiken, visiting the Misses Ravenel. Mr, D. S. Henderson and Master Ripley Henderson have returned from Stanton, Va., Messrs Laurie and Edward Croft have entered the law department of the South Carolina College. Mrs. F. F Carroll returned last week from Dallas, and Birmingham, where she had been visiting her daughters. Messrs. Chas. Ashley and Robt. left on Monday for South Carolina Col lege. This is Mr. Ashley’s second year and Mr. Laird’s first. Miss Laura Edgerton expects to leave for Peaneck N.J., on Monday to join Mrs. Rottenburg Phelps, who will re turn to Aiken on the 1st. December for the season. MARRIAGES Q«ld K»dtls for Aiken Institute. The scholars at Aiken Institute may strive this session for two gold medals, and the scholars who get them will have to earn them by hard study, good behavior, and regular prompt atten dance. Mr. C. K. Henderson and Mr. B. F. Grohmann have each offered a medal to tJie scholar who obtains the highest average marks for excellence in studies, good behavior and prompt regular at tendance. No average below 90 will be counted. Mr. Henderson’s medal is confined to the three highest grades; and Mr. Grohmann’s to the seven lower. Cnto-Holsenbick. Miss Aurelia Cato and Mr. Eugene Holsenback were married at the Meth odist parsonage, by Rev. B. R. Turnip- seed, last week. Ctle-Simns. Mr. R Boyd Cole and Miss Zaidee Simms were married last Thursday evening in Barnwell. Miss Simms is a daugoter of Mr W. Gilmore Simms, clerk of court of Barnwell county. Mr. Cole is one of the editors of the Barn well Sentinel. Wedding in Beech Island. This evening Miss Helen Gladys Da vies. daughter of the late Col Thos. J. Davies of Beech Island, will be married to Mr. William Raiford Eve, in the Presbyterian church at that place, by Rev. F. I). Jones of Aiken. Miss Davies will have as her single attendant and maid of honor, her sis ter, Miss Harriet Davies. Mr Paul Dunbar will act as the best man, and the ushers will be Mr. Thomas Davies. Mr. Ralph Willis, Mr. Henry Lake and Mr. Galphin Hankinson. After the ceremony a handsome re ception will be given at the resilience! of the bride’s mother in Beech Island. Among the guests who will be present are : Miss Mattie Chafee of Aiken, and Miss Margaret Robertson of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Eve of Vicks burg, Tenn., Dr and Mrs. N. R. Eve of Burton, S. C., Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Rob ertson of Augusta, and Mrs. James Dawson of Augusta. The work on the artesian well for the Carolina Light and Power Comoany has been interrupted by one of the drills being lodged in the well The well had been sunk to a depth of 585 feet, when the the accident occurred, Contractor Andrews has sent off! for a tool to grapple the impediment, and it is thought' that it will soon be got out, and drilling resumed. The bore is now through the rock, and consider- i abld water has been tapped. “The Clansman,” the story recently written by Rev. Thos, Dixon, Jr., of New York, has been dramatized and was staged in Norfolk, Va , last Friday evening, the occasion being in every way a success. ■rs. Louio K. Berne. Mrs. Louisa M. Berrie died at the i home of her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Sin- j dersine, at Fairfax, S. C., on Tuesday , evening the 19th instant in the 78th ■ year of her age. Mrs. Berrie was the mother of our esteemed fellow citizens, W A. and M. F. Berrie. Three daugh ters also survive her, Mrs. Sindersine, j Mrs. Chas. Stewart of Aiken, and Mrs. ' Olympia Weekly, now residing in Rich mond county, Georgia. The remains of Mrs Berrie were brought to Aiken and her funeral was held at St. John’s Methodist church on Wednesday after noon at 5 o’clock. Rev. B R. Turnip- seed officiating, after which the inter ment took place in the church yard. Tlumti B. XcOlhan. Mr. Thomas Riley McGahan died at his residence in Charleston on Tuesday, aged 81 years, after a considerable period of failing health. He was born in Madison Ga. in 1825 of Irish parents, and settled in Charles- on in 1853, and engaged in the dry goods business which he conducted, ex cept during the period of the war, un til 1900. when he retired, and entered the banking business, being president of The Exchange Bonking and Trust Company at the time aof his death He had been with his son. Dr. Charles F. McGahan. of Aiken, S. C , at Beth lehem, N. II. for several weeks, and left the North in the latter part of August, reaching home on August 31. He contracted a slight cold soon after his arrival, but apparently threw it ofti after a few days. He was taken ill a- bout ten days ago, and since that : time has been gradually failing until the end. Mr. McGahan was highly esteemed, bTth as a business man and a friend : and was especially the friend of young men, many of whom ha helped to get a start in life. Three children survive him Dr. C. F. McGahan. and Mrs. Robert A. Smythe, and Miss Emma McGahan. A. A. WOODBURN REAL, ESTATE -AXD- INSURANCE. $:2SOO TO L,OA.IN on bond and mortgage. Painful Accident. Charlie Howard, a very worthy col ored man of this place, met with a painful accident on last Friday after noon which might well have resulted very seriously. He was seated alongside of the driver on one of Contractor Hines’ wagons, which was loided with refuse lumber, and at the corner of Laurens street and Barnwell avenue was in the act of get ting off. when the mule, scared by a trolley car. shied and jumped forward, throwing Charlie down and causing a front and rear wheel to pass over his body. He was taken up and carried to his room, where Dr. H~. T. Hall soon saw him. Upon examination he was found to be very painfully bruised and to have one of his ribs on his left side broken Fortunately the injuries were not greater, and he isjiow doing well. GOT HIS HAIR BACK. T WO vary desirable cottages, all im provements, at moderate rental. A. A. WOODBURN PARK AVENUE, E. of Postoffice. Notice to the Public. I J. WILLIAMS, formerly of Edge- field, and R. B. Dorn, formerly of McCormick, with others, have organ ized a company to be known under the firm name of Williams, Dorn a Co. for the purpose of conducting a feed and sale stable, with up-to-date wagon ard in connection therewith, to be ocated on McKinnie St., three short squares from Broad St. and near the North Augusta Bridge. They solicit the patronage of their friends and the general public It is the old street car stables prop erty high and dry without mud in the rainy winter season. Williams, Dorn a- Co., Augusta, Ga TAX NOTICE. P L RSEANT to an Act of the Gen eral Assembly, approved Feb. 18th 1905, entitled “an Act to raise sup plies and make appropriations for the fiscal year commencing Jan. .1. 1805,” I will be at my office at the Court House in Aiken, fro n 9 o’clock a. m. to 2 o’clock p m., and from 3 to 5 p. m, from Oct. 15. 4905, to March 15th, 19C6, (Sundays and Xmas excepted) for the purpose of receiving the taxes for the year 1905; and the commutation road for 1906. The levy for all purposes is as fol lows ; State tax if paid by December 31, 1905, yL mills. County tax if paid by December 31. 1905 S mills. School tax if paid by December 31. 1905, 3 mills. District No. 1 Special School tax if paid by Deeembr 31, 1905. 1 mill. District No. G6, Special School tax, if paid by December 31, 1905. 4 mills If the above levy is not paid by December 31st. 1605, then 1 per cent shall be added during January 1905; Then 2 per cent, shall be added during Febuary, 1906; Then 7 per cent, shall be added up to March 15 1905, when executions will be issued. The commutation road tax is $1.00 for each person liable (from 18 to CO years is the limit) and is.payable with out penaltv up to Feb. 28th 1906. J. A M. GARDNER, Treasurer Aiken County. Sept 15, 1905. F-I7I2 The Latest WATCHES We are showing a complete line of Ladies' and Gents’ Watches, in all the latest and most attractive designs. Our prices are always the lowest when quality is considered. Our guarantee is worth the full value of every watch sold. Let us show you our line. We have them at all prices from $1.00 to $60.00. Special attention to watch repairing. t R Y J J n Keeling of the Law and Order League. The quarterly meeting of the Law and Order League will be held on Wed nesday, October 4th in the Masonic hall, at It o’clock. The meeting promises to be one of unusual interest. The subject for dis cussion will be the advisability of a county court for Aiken county and the best way to obtain it; and good speak ers are expected to argue this question from all points of view. The discus sion will be opened by Thos R. Morgan Esq The officers of the league have been quietly at work raising money to employ a special officer to enforce law against carrying concealed wea pons, and are expected to report some thing definite at the meeting. These are matters that should inter est all citizens, and there should be a large attendance at the meeting. Fmdous Orphan Boys’ Band. The Boys’ Band, of the Georgia In dustrial Home, Macon, will give a con cert at the Institute hall, this city, on this evening for the benefit of their home. This band is acknowledged to be the finest boys’ band in the South. The boys have given concerts throughout Georgia, Alabama and Florida, and have captured the people everywhere they have gone. They never fail to please their hearers and to evoke en thusiastic applause. The band is under the direction of Prof. 11. Gooding, and the splendid way .in which he has the members trained speaks much for his ability as a musi cian. Everybody should attend the concert this evening. Those who j attend will be highly entertained and j besides they will be helping a worthy j cause, as the entire proceeds go toward j the support of the home. The home j has no endowment, no money ahead.no \ state or denominational aid, but is de pendent wholly on voluntary charity and the Boys’ Band. Don’t miss hear ing them. The price of admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Tick ets are on sale at Hall’s drug store. JUST ONE WORD that word Is trial as to both counts of the indict ment. Mr. W. Q. Davis for the pris oner claimed that the defendant had already been, put in jeopardy and could not be tried again. The judge ruled that that question could come up at the next court The ease against David and Judge Gardenhigher, father and son, charged with murder in the killing of J. Bur- roll McClain on the 5th June last was taken up. Messrs. Davis, Gunter & Gyles for the prisoners, and Messrs. Croft &. Salley assisting the solicitor for the prosecution This case was still going on yesterday afternoon. Aiken Baptist Association. The Aiken Baptist Association is to meet with the Graniteville Baptist church Tuesday and Wednesday, Octo ber 3-4, 1905, at lOo’clock a. m. A full attendance is desired. J. W Blaxtox, Pastor G. B. C. ORDER of business. Tuesday morning— 10:00—Introductory 7 sermon, B. J. Woodward. 11:00—Organization. 11:30—Report of executive commit tee . 12:00—Recess. Afternoon, 2:30—Devotional service. 2:40—Deceased ministers and officers, J B. Hydriek, W. J. Plunkett, O. N. Courtney. 2:45—Home missions, P. J. McLean, J. 8. Reel, A. W. Sanders. 3:15—Recess (For ladies’ meeting ) 4:00—Foreign missions, J. B. Boze man, J. M. Adams, L M. Brown. 4:45—Miscellaneous business. Evening, 8:00—Devotional service. 8.10—Bible and colportage, and Bap tist literature, J. C. Browue, Thomas Taylor, W. J. Price,’ 8:15—State missions, B. J. Wood ward, J. N Hankinson Jr., J. W. John son. (The 'ast two subjects to be dis cussed together.) Wednesday morning 9:30—Devotion al service. 9:45—Education, W. M. Jones, G. L. Toole, F. P. Woodward. 10:25—Orphanage, G. P. Bush. C. M. Johnson, O. L Weeks. 11:00—Temperance, J. H. Owens, H. L. Randall, W. H. Glover, 11:36—Aged and indigent ministers’ relief, M. H. Hitt, J.N. Hankinson, W. J. Walker. Afternoon, 2:15—Devotional service 2:25—Woman’s work. J. 1) Peacock, J. B. Mathews Jr., F. H. Cook. 3 (H)—Recess. (For ladies’ meeting.) 3:45—Sunday schools, J. B. Peacock, Amos Youngblood, A. E. Johnson. A Ralie of the Ellenton Riots. The Ellenton riots in 1876 attained national notoriety, and now after the lapse of twenty-nine years, a relic or reminder of them has turned up in the remains of a shotgun lost at the time by Mr. Elmore Ashley. It is stated that a friend of Mr. Ash ley’s had this gun, and with a party of white men was attacked by some ne- More Artesiw Wells Betts* Thin a Reservoir. Ed. Aikex Rkcoj^U—A word on the all-important watf.he ^estion. Ourcity fathers. Tjlecided to build a million gallon' wi j] pir, and at Mon day night’s me^ . a—7 _J ~v*r~plai „oDosed. road wui ? Was 1‘erfectly Bald When He Started to Use Newbro’s Hcrplclde . Frederick Manuell. Maryland block, Butte, Montana, bought a bottle of New- bro’s Herpicide, April 6, ’99, and began to i,se it for entire baldness. The hair fol licles in his scalp were not dead and In 20 days he had hair all over his head. On July 2 he writes, “and today my hair is as thick and luxuriant as any one could wish.” Newbro’s Herpicide works on an old principle and with a new d s- oovery—destroy the cau^e and you re- :nove the effect. Herpicide destroys the ■eim that causes dandruff, falling hair, uud finally baldness, so that with the eause gone the effect cannot remain, f^tops falling hair at once and a new growth starts. Sold by leading druggists. .Send 10c. in stamps for sample v> The Herpicide Co.. Detroit. Mich. W. J. Platt <& Co., special agents. a to a reservoir o op s " f if This will cosJ—Th\„i, , not less than $K)L btii^t at a COEr4>aA- damage to the sunooo iVinp^Ju^orty in vits when m'aking the necessary unsightly building. Also for licenses this large bod'y of water would be more i or less stagnant. The time for paying city licenses ex pires on Oct. 1st. Merchants are requir ed to make affidavits as to their sales. The will greakly expedite matters by <vi:ning-prepaied to make these affida- their applications Executor’s Sale. virtue of an execution issued to me by the. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Aiken County, dated the 15th September, 1905, in the action of Benjamin Kimbrell et al.. plaintiffs, vs. L. Page, defendant, in favor of said defendant against the plaintiffs, I have levied upon the tract of land herein after described as the property of the plaintiffs, and will offer the same for sale to the highest bidder and sell the same in front of the Courthouse at Aiken within the legal hours for sale on salesday in November next, being the first Monday of said month. The following is the land : That tract in Aiken county, South Carolina, con taining one hundred and thirteen (113) acres, more or less, bounded north by lands’of James Kimbrell, south by George Glover, and Shenall, east by little House Creek, and west by North Augusta Land Company. Term's of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for papers, T. P. RABORN, Sheriff of A. C. Notice of Fiaal Return OTICE is hereby given that on Fri- Ls day the 20th October. 1905, I will make my final return as administrator on estate of Fanny Robinson, dec’d. and apply for my final discharge. > GEORGE TUTT, Admr. in Estate of Fanny Robinson, Aikeif, Sept. 27, 1905. FOR SUPPLIES ..IN.. Fancy Groceries, Confectionaries, Candies, Fruits, Tobacco, Cigars, &c., SCHOOL BOOKS, * BLANK BOOKS, AND ALL KINDS OF STATIONERY C ONSULT G. W. E. THORPE Henderson Building, LAURENS STREET, AIKEN. Hotel Virginia, Broad St., Augusta. 7. HAROLD COUGIILAN, Proprietor, F IRST CLASS accommodations for permanent or transient boarders. Thoroughly renovate'd and newly fur nished under new management. Table supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Convenient sample room attached. THE PEOPLE’S BANK. Thus there would be a sanitary objection. With this outlay of money three new wells could be boied'and equiped with pumps. Would it not be much better to put a new well near Coker Spring, to be worked by steam or electricity? The new well now being bored for the Carolina Light and Power company has demonstrated the fact that water can be reached anywhere in the city. One new well will add to the water supply, while the reservoir does not add a gal lon. I would advise contracting for at least one new well at once, and an other one next year, and add them as needed. One city in the southwest began with one well, now has twelve Next we should cheapen cost of pumping. One way I would suggest is to have the trolley line connect with the Southern railway and run the coal cars into the Pumping station yard. ioo Years Old, A frame house can be kept good order for a 100 years, if painted with 1 the L. & M. Paint about once ia ten to fifteen years. This is because the L, & . M. Zinc iiardens the L. & M. White Lead, and gives the paint extraordinary life. It also makes it cover an enor mous surface, so that four gallons L. & M. and three gallons linseed oil will paint a moderate sized house. Actual cost when ready for use about $1.20 per gallon. James S. Barron, President Man chester Cotton Mills, Rock Hill, S. C., writes; s “In 1883 I painted my residence with 1.. & M. It looks better than a great many houses painted three years ago. Sold by Powell Hardware Comany. The Colonel’s Waterloo. This would save considerable expense L, ^°' in ^ fuller, of Honey handling the coal. 1 ^ rov <y , rexas ’ h,s '' ater T , o°- from Liver and Kidney trouble. In a ng All our citizens to whom I have spoken are in favor of more artesian wells instead of the reservoir, which would be no great help in this great water question. In addition a most important point is that another artesian well would give us an additional supply of the same fine quality of water we now have. Robert Powell. It refers to Dr.Tutt’s Liver Pills and MEANS HEALTH. Are you constipated? Troubled with indigestion? Sick headache? Virtigo? Bilious? Insomnia? ANY of these symptoms and many others Indicate inaction of the LIVER Yovl HKTood. r ia*. a Take No Substitute* groes near Double Bridges ! truce had been made between whites and the negroes. Loss of life | in this affair was prevented only by the | j interference of some of the leading ne groes. who knew of the truce, but a scuffle was had in which Mr. Ashley’s! gun was snatched from the hands of the bearer by a negro, who ran into the swamp and disappeared. After-! wards he stated that he left the gun leaning against a tree. Diligent search was made for it, but it could not be found. Last week some parties inspecting j for lumber came across the remains of a doublebarrel shotgun at the foot of a tree. The stock was so decayed that it fell from the barrels. The rest of the gun was brought into Ellenton, and there identified as Mr. Elmore^ishley’s long lost gun. Will th« Legislature Act? Editor Recorder—We hear so much ' about the corruption that the dispen sary investigating commission has un earthed that we fear some people will put too much stress on it and conclude there never was anything like it before in this State. Perhaps for wide-spread wrong doing it has been exceptional. But it seems like poor philosophy to suppose that the dispensary grafters comprise all that are corru t in politics, for it may not be denied that there is a common kinship among politicians like there is with most o her avoca tions, and if all were put in a bag and shook up the difference in what might come out would hardly be distinguish able. I don’t wish to detract notice from them, but I would not have the “other fellers” overlooked or forgot. The discrepancies of the grafters are perhaps greater than has been told, as some have been in the service almost constantly since the State liquor bus iness began and have also been prom inent in county and State politics even a much longer time. But are there not ot her public officials and brother politi. cians, some whose work has not yet been scrutinized, that may not have been ready for business with their nets at various opportune times in the last several years? In the several depart ments of public service enough might | be brought to light to make it well ! while looking into i Some people say just wait till the | legislature meets ; it will break up what j is left of the dispensary : the course is i too plainly pointed out for it to do nherwise. But the legislature has met recent letter he says: “I was nearly dead, of these complaints, and, al though I tried my family doctor, he did me no good ; so I got a 50e bottle of your Electric Bitters, which cured me. 1 consider them the best medicine on earth and I thank God who gave you the knowledge to make them.” Sold and guaranteed by H. H. Hall, and W. J. Platt & Co., druggists, at 50c a bottle Eleetrie R&ilw&y OScers Elected. At a meeting held for the purpose of organization, the Augusta-Aiken Rail- xvay and Electric company, and its al lied corporations, the North Augusta Land company, the North Augusta Electric and Improvement company, th j Augusta and Aiken Railway com pany. the North Augusta Hotel com pany, and the Augusta Railway and Electric company, the following offi cer were elected: President—John Blair McAfee. Vice-President—II. H, Camming. Secretary and Treasurer—A. J. Mc- Knight. General Counsel—\V. H. Barrett. Executive Committee—C. G. Good rich, Thomas Barrett, Jr., and H. H. Gumming. General Manager—R. E. Hunt. Mr Barrett also succeeds Mr. Boykin AVright as counsel for the Augusta Railway company. Ayers after the ! before.—no doubt it will meet again, the ! io at .h meeting has been about like some former meeting in the last few years. It meets to meet, it seems. The next meeting will not differ a vast deal with other such occasions,—at least we do look for any such big jump toward re form as is included in the breaking up of the dispensary system. That insti tution will live as long as Tillmanism lives, is my humble opinion ; both must no out together. But it is sincerely hoped that the legislature will not create any more institutions of the kind,—that makes it possible for some supposed officials of law to actually use the functions of the law in the commis sion of crime of the sort that looks to personal gain. Particular reference is liad to the proposed scheme for the State to establish a $100,000 guano man ufactory and operate it. w. b. r. Impure blood always shows somewhere. If the skin, then boils, pimples, rashes. If the nerves, men neuralgia, nerv ousness, depression. If the Sarsaparilla stomach, then dyspepsia, biliousness, loss of appetite. Your doctor knows the remedy, used for 60 years. " Returning from tlie <'ul>»u wur. I a Jierfect wreck. 51V LlooJ was Lad. and my liealth waa Rone. But a few l>ottles of Ayer’s letely cured me.” C. Dokulku, Scranton. I’a. SaraitparilU completely cured me.” 91 00 a bottle. All druggists. for J. C. AT Kit CO.. Low**ll. Mas*. Impure Blood NOTH'E. Supervisor’s Office. No ice is hereby given that I will let to the lowest bidder on Saturday Out 7. 1905. at 10 a. m., the contract for repairing Seigler’s bridge near Eureka! across Shaw C~— Plan^and specifications willoe made n day of letting said contract, leessful bidder will be required ufficient bond for the faithful ance of said contract. The reserving the right to reject all bids. W. H. BRODIE, Supervisor Aiken Co. known The su to give perfor i county apy an For Sale. A ley. ’rtlAGT of land well suited for truck farming situated near Lang- 4 comfortable dwelling houses; 1 store and two wells of excellent water on the tract. Terms reasonable. Applly to. JOSEPH W. NAPIER, Sept. 9, 1905. "Y YOUR MONEY IS SECURE when put into our keeping, Our vaults are of modern construc tion—fire and burglar proof. Careful attention is given to the accounts of all depositors. THE PFOPLES BANK invites deposits from individuals, firms, and institutians. Aid the Sarsaparilla by keeping tiiu bowels regular with Ayer’s PU!s. | Special Meeting cf Council. On Monday night a special meeting of the city council was held to consider the questions of compulsory vaccina tion, and of the manner of building the new water reservoir. On motion of Alderman Weasels the ordinance as to compulsory vaccination was adopted, and ordered published, and it was also ordered that 250 copies be published in pamplet form. The question as to the building of the reservoir was discussed at length. The superintending engineer Mr Sud- low estimated that a reservoir above ground fifteen feet high to hold about 1,000.000 gallons of water would cost about $15,300; and one into the ground as originally planed would cost from $3000 to $9000. The Board of Health also presented the following resolution: “Be it resolved that the Board of Health reccomends to the city council, that in constructing the proposed res ervoir, that the said construction begin at the depth of a good solid foundation, and be built from said foundation in a safe, and proper manner.” Two interesting letters from Hon. G. F. Edmunds were read. On motion of Alderman Wessels it was decided that the proposed plan of building the reservoir under the ground be changed to a plan for building same above ground; and that the water works committee be instructed to take such steps as may be necessary to build such reservoir at the earliest time possible. Council then adjourned. Incredible Brutality. It would have been incredible bru tality, if Chas. F. Lemberger, of Syra cuse, N. Y., had not done the best he j could for his suffering son. “My boy,” | he says, cut a fearful gash over his eye, I so I applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve., j which quickly healed it and saved his ! eye.” Good for burns and ulcersf too. | Only 25c at H. H. Hall’s, and W. J. Platt & Co.’s, drug stores. Schedule of Mails. From the North 7 a. m., 12 m., 3.30 p. m. East 8.00 a m., 12 m. South 8 a. M., 12 m.,4.30 p. m. West 8.00 a. m., and 4.45 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. From Columbia 10 a. m. Augusta. Ga., 12.30 p. m. (except Sunday). MAILS CLOSE AT POST OFFICE. For the North 7.00 a. m., 3.15 e. m., and 8.00 p. m. East 7.00 a. m., and 3.15 p. m. South 7.00 a. 5i., 3.15 p. M., and 8.00 p. m. West 11 a. M. and 8 00 p. m. For Augusta, Ga., at 2.00 p.m., except Sunday. Edgefield 9 a. m., 3.15 p. m. Mails close promptly at above time Office open for general transaction of business from 8.30 a. m. to 6.00 p. m. Sunday hours 10 a m. to 1 p. m. C. E. Cakmax, P. M. QOUTHERIM RAILWAY. Tie South's Greatest System Unexcelled Dining: Car Service. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on all Through Trains- Convenient Schedules on all LocaJ Trains. WINTER TOURIST RATES are now in effect to all Florida points. For full information as to rates, routes, etc., consult nearest Southern Railway Ticket Agent, or R. W. HUNT, Division Passtfnger Agent, Charleston, S. C. Strikes Hidden Rocks. When your ship of health strikes the hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneu monia. .etc., you are lost if you don’t get help from Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. J. W. McKinnon, of Talladega Springs. Ala , writes: “I have been very *11 with Pneumonia, under the care of two doctors, but was getting no better when 1 began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery. The first dose gave relief and one bottle cured me.” Sure cure for sore throat, bron chitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed at H. H. Hall, and W. J. Platt & Co., druggists. Registration Notice. T he books vot s for the registration of ters will be open on the first Monday of each month, and will remain open for one da)’ and no longer. Office in the Courthouse, office hours rom 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. G C. MOSELEY. Chairman Board Supervisors. Startling Mortality. Statistics show startling mortality, from appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and cure these awful diseases, there is just one reliable remedy, Dr. King’s New Life Pills. M. Flannery, of 14 Custom House Place, Chicago, says: “They have no equal for Consti- id Biliousness.” 25c at II. H. pation an Hall’s stores. and W. J. Platt Try them. & Co.’s, drug •i '• “i iu s er pret.-nu.” r ;i:5 i olo ,el StiV vrc’.l, ~.,:it 1 take alcoholic bjverag«* for medeeinal purposes.” “The subterfuge is soraetlra»s indal* ed In.” "It would not do for me. It w«fnld create the Impression that I am » chronic Invalid.”—Washington Star 3. F\ Grohmann, Jeweler. Next door to Peoples Bank. Laurens St., AIKEIN. This Fall and Winter We expect the Lion’s Share of your business —ON THE— Following Grounds: Ours stock. is the largest We carry the best qual ity goods. Our prices are low. Look at what the other stores have to offer, but come to us before buying. We will show you wliy we deserve the lion’s share of the Clothing, Shoe and Hat trade. u. Griffon Rmpd I! non. Finest Range on the Market. ie Majestic Made of the very best maleable steel and contains more conveniences than any other range. ' During tne cooRmg demonstrations the quick, sat isfactory results For sale by were amazing to housekeepers. WYMAN & CO., Laurens St., Aiken. 1 Aiken Oil Mill. New Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls INOW ON HAND. Cotton seed meal $1.20 per sack. Cotton seed hulls 35c per 100 lbs. LAY IN YOUR WINTER COAL, * a w m F*OP ^ale==-J0 cars Best Anthracite Coal now arriving di rectly from the mines, f. o. b, Aiken at 7.40 per ton. The above delivered anywhere in Aiken at $7-90 per ton. What’s the use of buying coal in Charleston which is handled live or six times after it leaves the mines, which handling results in making about two hundred pounds of coal dust in each ton so handled. Best soft block Domestic Coal f. o. b. cars Aiken $5.40 per ton. Best soft block Domestic Coal delivered anywhere in Aiken $G.Q0 per ton. Best soft small lump coal delivered anywhere in Aiken $5.00 per ton AIKEN FUEL COMPANY. A Strong Light is always sent forth if electricity is the votive power. We do installing of electrical plants for the home and office, and always assure our patrons of the right kind of light and service. AVE CARRY in stock a full line of electrical sup plies, and can g ve you exactly what you need in this line at the right price. Whenever in need of anything “elec trical” just hear us in mind, and we’ll fill your needs to perfection. Alien Electrical Koiistriclioii Co W. Rothrock, Electrician. Made In France. “This Isthmian canal question la a very warm one uow,” said Mr. Snaggs. “Yes, and F do hope that we shall buy the Panama,” replied Mrs. Snagga “Why are you so Interested in It?” “Oh. the very best styles come from Parta, you know.”—Pittsburg ChronJ- cte-Telegrapb. • Notice of Final Discliarp. ■^TOTICE is hereby given to ah con- -L* cerned that I will make my final return to the Probate Judge of Aiken county at the Courthouse in Aiken on October the 16th next as administrator of the estate of William Stratford, de ceased, and at the same time will ask for my final discharge as such adminis trator. J. W. DUNBAR. Dated Sep 13,1905. Administrator. Gr. L. TOOLE, Attorney at L,aw, C IROFT’3 Block, Room No. 6, Aiken, / 8. C. Notary Public S. C. (with seal). Loans negotiated on acceptable security. KILLthe COUCH AND CURE THE LUNGS w,TH Dr. Kii El Airy if? 3 £V!*i ig’s new yiso /T0NSUMPTI0N FflR 1 CUGMS and every Pries 59c &$ 1.00 ^U ' , ^OLDS Free Trial. Surest and (iuickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNO TItOUB- USS, or MONEY BACK. Dr. B, H. Teague DENTIST, RICHLAND AVENUE, AIKEN, 8. C.