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DARGAN FAMILY REFUSE TO HAVE BODY EXHUMED. Columbia, S. C., Nov. 5.-That Rob ert Keith Dargan, whose erratic and lordly management on a speculative basis of the Independent Cotton Oil concern wrecked -that institution and the D-arlington bank associated with it, with the result that two suicides beside his own -have already followed in .the wake of the ruin he wrought to two milloin doll:ars wiorth of property, is dead, is not- doubted by the intelli gent people of -Darlington -who know the ciTrcumstances and who are life long observers of the peculiarities of the Dargan family, in spite of the wild stories .that are persistently kept afloat in three states that his death was faked in 'order that he might es cape arrest and that his family migh't get $45,000 life insurance 'due on 'his policies held at the time of -his death. That he is dead is not even doubted by tfie representative of the Fidelity Insurance company -vho have recently and repeatedly invesitigaiEed the mat ter. And yet a representative of the company wAo recently carried a check, -for $25,000 to Darlington to be paid to 'Mr. Dargan's widow was unable to 1de liver the check, because the family re fused tb:. allow satisfacAory proofs of death ;ro be produced-be-cause the family positively and even indignantly and proudly declined to answer the reports that 'have gone out by either exhuming the obdy themselves, al lowing the company to -have it done, or permitting ;the coroner to do it. That they would feel 'a disinclination o-do so was to be expected after the -family in spite of the peculiarities of :;Lhe suicide declined to allow the un -dertaker to prepare the body for bur ial. And the coroner has refused to exercise 'his own at"tori'ty to ex bume the body on account 'of the ex pressId aversion on the part of the family. It is understood that the wid lw, was at one time iwlling that this 'be tdone, but that recently she has joineld Cher late -husband's brother, fa ther and cousin in opposing this step. The Equitable's policy for $15,ooo was pro-nptly paid without question. The 'suizide would have had "more. insur an'ce but 'was unable. to obtain' it. He "ps declined by se."eral companies' a sh:i 'time ~befor'e 'his' death. 'But the situat' is slightly differ ent in the case of tihe Fidelity Mutual, whi'ch 'has shown 'a disposition, a 'wil inxgness, almost. an aixiety, stCo: pay its claim; but South Cai-olina policy hrolders in the company wrote to the biome office as the chieck for the full amount was about to be turned over protesting against tle payment 'be <ause of the belief among a number of people that Dargan was not dead; they argued that to make this pay ment without investigation would be unjust :to other policyholders in a mu tual company.' I MASTER'S SALE. State of Sonth Carolina, County of Newberry. :Court of Common Pleas. Lula B. Epting, Plaintiff, Against Lewie L.. Lane, William L. Lane, Ver na Lane and Drayton L. Lane, De fendants. By an order of 'de Court herein. '1 .will sell before the Court House at Newfberry, S. C., the first Monday in December, same being salesd'ay, all that tract, piece, parcel or plantation1 of land, lying and 'being situate in Newberry County, state aforesaid, on the Higgins Ferry Road, containing One Hundred Ninety-Seven and One Half Acres, more or less, boun.ded by 'de lands of T. A. Williams, Jno. R. Spearman, by the Reagin 92nds, by 'the Higgins Ferry Road and another Public Road. Terms of' sale: One third cash, and 'the balance in one and 'two years, the credit portion to be secured by Bond of purchaser 'and Mortgage of the premises sold, with leave to the purchaser to anticipa.te 'the credic por tion in wihole or -in part. Purchaser to pay for papers and recording of same. - H. H. Rikard, Master. 'Newberry, S. C., Nov. 9, 19o5 Bricki Brick!! k For Sale by C- H_ CANNON. Our Hat Department. I try to get the neivest things ii Hats as soon as the manufacturers shom them. To ilustrate more fully what ] mean, when "Hawes" shows me hi: new styles for spring in October, I asl if they cannot give tbern to me earliei so that my customers can have them i November and December if they wan1 them, so as to be wea.ring them beforE other people get them. I have just re ceived the latest things in "Hawes" it both STIFF AND SOFT HATS, an their Fall Derby which has been s( much admired by our friends. I also have all the newest in John B $tetson's, the greatest American manu facturer of fine Hats. I - aStrctl ini:"H ihsta,lk i fathr, aid is bg brthe,hecudwa Sietson Ha in SotandDerb shaes "Sctlyoringi: Blac StiHsh th ie Co father, andhisDakota,othe hew ol iear, Wh e hayeyoungth maes lackar Soft Hats, and made for the best trade Come to see me for your Hats, the greatest line in the city.. A C. JON ES. Newberry, S. C., Nov. 9, 1895. DESIRABLE, WELL IMPRUYE0 REAL ESTATE For Sale. I offer for sale, subject to the leases on the property, two of the most con veniently located and most desirable houses and lots in the city. "The Brown place" on the corner of Caldwell and Boundary streets, con taining a half an acre, more or less, with a good two story residence witli seven large rooms, besides large kitchen, pantry and two bath rooms, house in the yard, good barn and stables, good garden. The residence has electric lights, water works and sewerage, and is the best property in the city for sale. I also offer "The Metts place," or the same square-lot about the same size-with the most comfortable cot tage on it in the place. It contains sia large comfortable rooms, be sides largE kitchen and pantry, a two-room ser vants house in the yard, a good gar den aind stables. The residence ha: electric lights, water works an< sewerage, and is a delightful home. I improved both of these places for : home for myself, and my object in sell ing t'hem now, is to use the money tE pay for the improvements I have pu on these places and my present home and to put the balance in my busines which I bave enlarged in the past si: months, and which I hope to make stil larger than it is today. If you want; valuable, convenient and comfortabli home this is your opportunity A.C. JONES, Newherry, S. C. Nov. 9, 1905. We want the p counties to co Drugs, M A full variety of Gd kept in a well appoir scriptior. departmen Tar Gough Syrup. I Did you ever use success with them, C them and you will bi We sell - Parker I presents. We sell 0 VAN SI Phone 158, A .KLET The Fair and Sq We "offer the best of eve Talk about saving money??? us-~and you will allow no( Store "THE GENUINE BA We li'Ye not for ourselves your money, even were ja< elsewhere" for every cent ti 0. Klettner is not a fake "hustle" in an honest way, how we hold and constantl3 thaInks! We have many w years, and are still with us, *and home" by trading with every purchase means an 2 nieces each. Silk war 2 pieces each. Ladies' M 2 pcs. each. Fine Dress 300 Men's and Youth's ( 150 Ladies' Jackets, L o S5,000 yds. of Standard F SH OESf SHOES-We line, the best and most stylTh 'Yours for t I.K Iwbeirg, S. C. eop": of Newberry and me and see us when edicines, Cigars and To 3rden Seeds, Stationery, and al ited Drug Store. Best of drugs 1 t. Among our specialties is our ..arge bottle 25c. Pleasant to th( Smith's Liver Pills? We are h md they are making new friends 3 pleased. Call for a sample. Lucky Curve Fountain Pens-ni< old Fish. Give ut a call. VITH, Prop TER uare Dealer. rythi ng' at PRICES that defy competition s why-you ought have seen the happy faces me to stop you "on the way side," untill you: .RGAIN PALACE OF NEWBERRY, S. C. allone but our greatest joy is to make other! ffered on a silver waiter unless we give yol tat you trade with us. advertiser, we don't fish for suckers but or reliable cutomers. Competition wonders Sincrease the number of customers. Yes! ho have traded with us for the past twenty A good many of these have saved a "house us, WHY NOT YOU? A small savihg on ~ccumulation of riches in a few yerrs. Contemplate this poor dudelI (one of the "smart alicks," prejudized against us.) He was tricked by others, tricked out of his money, and now stands pockets turned in side out with the sad, sad expression on his face: Where! Oh where has my pocke We tickle no one for his money. Cast a COME. We extend to you a cordial invita a hearty welcome. We appreciate your trt best to deserve your valuable patronage. mention a few of the many bargains that aw 2 pieces Black Taffeta Silk, 36 in., adv< $1.25 per yd., our price 98c. yd. 2 pieces Black Taffeta Silk, 36 in., advert per yd., our price 83c. yd. 2 pieces each. Ladies' Broadclcth, 5611 1.25 yd., 0. Kilettner's Drice 89c. p Henrietta, extra wide, worth $1.00 yd., O ohair Brilliantine, 56 in., factory price $1.50, Goods, first cost 65c , special price 49c. )vercoats worth $6,00, onr cut price only $2 -ig Coats, 25 per cent. less than manufacture 'rints, worth 6 1 -4c. per yd., going at only 4 have the "cream of the market and the barg; sh production that can be manufactured out he most oods for your money. tore.k Nurrounding in need of bacco. I things usually sed in our pre White Pine and taste. aving wonderful every day. Try e for Christmas rietor. nd astonish every body of all v. ho iradt: -With ave reached KIlettrier' s happy. We: nn't a.nt I "Greater V.Au than . t-book now .. Lside yQur .. tion and asx Here we c.. alt your auLr ~rtised bv c t ised by other:: at %c. j., qworth everyw:here .f. Klettner's price 78c.. . Klettner's price 78c. .20. rf' cost. 1-2c. yd, ai of bargains in this f !ather and iron.